Trigger Hippie
Senior Member.
It seems incidents of whooping cough among children are on the rise in the US. Sadly, some are infected because herd immunity has failed to protect pre-vaccinated infants from the disease. Pertussis is one of the most common vaccine preventable diseases in the US. It can lead to death or life long complications. Anyway, while looking into the issue, I came across these infographics. Though I'd share.
A striking graphic comparing infection rates before and after vaccination programs were introduced.
Reasons parents give for refusing, altering or delaying their children's vaccination schedule. (click image to increase size)
A striking graphic comparing infection rates before and after vaccination programs were introduced.
Reasons parents give for refusing, altering or delaying their children's vaccination schedule. (click image to increase size)