The Sunday Star Times has a magazine called Escape in which their regular medical columnist, Dr Paul Trotman, pontificates on a diverse range of medical issues. He is known for his vigorous denouncement of anything thought to originate from, or be, “anti-vaccine”. His latest contribution however, is remarkable for the utter stupidity of opening the mouth prior to opening the brain. Apparently, comments about overcrowding being the biggest “cause” of meningitis are dismissed as some “attitude” of anti-vaccination people. The column reads: Read Full Blog
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Don't come crying!
Hilary Butler - Monday, March 02, 2009
One of the societal tools used against those who chose not to vaccinate is the “don’t come crying” line. Read Full Blog
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