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In terms of public health, childhood vaccination programs have benefits that far outweigh
risks. However, some parents decide not to vaccinate their children. This paper explores the …

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Child undervaccination is a complex public health problem and a contentious social and
political issue. Efforts to increase vaccination coverage require understanding how the …

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As Hartmann illuminates, it is important for sociologists to engage in public sociology. Yet,
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Vaccinations are among the most important advancements in modern medical history, yet a
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