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Why would anti-vaxers be any less skeptical of this? From their standpoint it’s an even newer and less tested method. My initial thought was that this, if popu
by ineedasername 3y ago
Why would anti-vaxers be any less skeptical of this? From their standpoint it’s an even newer and less tested method.
My initial thought was that this, if popularized, will create even more conspiracy theories among anti-vaxers who will stop letting their kids have stickers. Actually it was common when I grew up, and now with my own kids, for doctors’ offices to give kids stickers for being a good patient or just generally bring a smile to a sick kid’s face.
- kadoban 3y agoThere's an argument to be had that some antivax sentiment has roots in just not liking shots. They creep people out, and they hurt. It's easier to be convinced that something is bad if you already have negative associations with it.
- jerkstate 3y agoInformed consent means it’s unethical to give this vaccine without parental permission anyways.. one would hope that the medical profession continues to be trustworthy in this way. I let my kids get the nasal spray flu vaccine if it’s available only because it has a 20 year track record, this will be great for their kids if it works out (they, meaning my kids, got the MMR shot). Lots of parents are willing to use tried and true medicine but are more hesitant for brand new treatments regardless of what trials say. This isn’t a javascript framework.
- HWR_14 3y agoThe point you are responding to is this provides an excuse for anti-vaxxers who want to change their mind but don't want to admit they were wrong. "These vaccines are different and safe" they can say and get vaccinated (or get their kids vaccinated). Worse than them admitting they were wrong and getting their kids vaccinated. Better than measles outbreaks killing tons of kids when we can just prevent it.