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Vaccination deniers

Sarah Best

12th March 2019

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According to the head of NHS England, vaccination deniers are using social media to spread their views and this is gaining momentum.

Simon Stevens believes that there has been a “steady decline in the uptake of the measles vaccine over the last five years”.

This article could be used within the Health unit and The Media exploring the use of social media as a tool in promoting certain views.


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Sarah Best

Sarah is a passionate full-time Head of Sociology and Psychology and has worked in a variety in schools in the UK, and she is currently working in a British international school. She is keen to develop and boost the profile of both subjects.

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