We Indians are for vaccines - M A.Aleem BMJ 2019;365:l4044

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What should we do about vaccine hesitancy?

BMJ 2019; 365 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.l4044 (Published 06 June 2019)

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Re: What should we do about vaccine hesitancy?

Due to the success of immunization with vaccines, some diseases are no longer perceived as a threat. Some other diseases have been eradicated in developed, developing and underdeveloped countries. Although these facts are proven, some people or groups have questioned the utility of vaccination in controlling the diseases.

In recent years, a number of web sites have provided unbalanced, misleading and alarming false statements, and information against vaccine safety has been propagated. This can lead to undue fears, particularly among parents and patients.

So misinformation about vaccine safety, based on a few unscientific reports, which seem to be more common in developed nations, should be avoided.

We Indians are for vaccines.

Competing interests: No competing interests

07 June 2019

M.A. Aleem

Emeritus Professor of Neurology * Visiting Specialist in Neurology ** Consultant Neurologist ***

The Tamilnadu Dr.M.G.R. Medical University * Dhanalakshami Srinivasan Medical College ** ABC Hospital ***

Chennai 600032* Perambalure 621212** Trichy 620018*** Tamilnadu India

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