http://www.skeptics.com.au Investigating pseudo-science and the paranormal from a responsible scientific viewpoint Mon, 14 Jan 2013 22:26:32 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://www.skeptics.com.au/latest/important-information-for-parents-the-facts-about-immunisation/ http://www.skeptics.com.au/latest/important-information-for-parents-the-facts-about-immunisation/#comments Wed, 05 Aug 2009 05:00:07 +0000 Rachael http://www.skeptics.com.au/?p=941 Immunisation saves lives. Since the humble observations about cowpox made by Edward Jenner in the 1700s, vaccination programs have saved millions of lives and dramatically decreased child mortality and suffering. Diseases such as smallpox are now consigned to history, while polio has virtually disappeared. But sadly there are some people who are vehemently opposed to vaccinations. While [...]]]> http://www.skeptics.com.au/latest/important-information-for-parents-the-facts-about-immunisation/feed/ 0