Stern and Markel’s article in Health Affairs is cited to show that fears about and resistance to vaccination are not new. They date to the late 18th century, when the first vaccine was developed.The History Of Vaccines And Immunization: Familiar Patterns, New ChallengesAlexandra Minna Stern and Howard MarkelHealth Affairs 2005 24:3, 611-621

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