Sigh. More Vaccination Idiocy - Katie Couric edition
The HPV vaccine is considered a life-saving cancer preventer, but is it a potentially deadly dose for girls?
(The answer, by the way, is NO, in case you were wondering)
Lo and behold, it turned out to be a very Fair and Balanced take on this issue. Amanda Marcotte has a complete take-down at Slate, and I won't get into that, but over at Lawyer's, Guns and Money, Dave Noon has the perfect riposte
For at least the ten thousandth time, it’s worth pointing out that “debating” the science on vaccine safety and efficacy is about as fruitful or necessary as debating the veracity of the moon landing. Perhaps next week, Couric will host a thoughtful discussion on children’s dental care. Yes, she encouraged her own children to brush their teeth several times a day, but some people have concerns that deserve a balanced hearing. Most young people who die unexpectedly, for example, have brushed their teeth with fluoride toothpaste [insert "precious bodily fluids" joke here] sometime in the previous 24 hours. That ominous correlation deserves a closer look. Indeed, perhaps other correlations will emerge when we do. There’s no way to know for sure. We’re simply asking questions.
I can't really add to that response...
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