UMR CONNECTS: Vaccine Wars in the 21st Century: Innumeracy, Cognitive Biases, and the Power of Stor
2012Time: 7:00pm-8:30pm
Price: Free
In this presentation, Dr. Gregory Poland will discuss the current anti-vaccine sentiment and skepticism prevalent in western culture, and explore the causes and consequences to individuals and the public health. With that as a starting point, root causes for this skepticism and possible antidotes will be illustrated and discussed. Participants will understand, in an informed manner, the biases that often dictate their decision-making about medical interventions such as vaccines.
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