Klaus

Extremely risk-averse society

 Bonn, GermanyMon, 20 Aug 2018 00:42:36 +0200 
#^Target missed again - High skepticism towards measles vaccination in Bonn
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Bonn is below the national average when it comes to measles vaccinations and skepticism of vaccines has only grown over the years. So far, the government has refused to make it compulsory for children entering school.


Baur has approached the vaccination question from a psychological standpoint:  "We underestimate the risks we impose on ourselves, such as poor nutrition or smoking," he explains. On the other hand, externally induced risks, such as nuclear power plants or vaccines, are generally overestimated. "A doctor who heals diseases is a hero. But someone who stops them through prevention is a spoilsport," says Baur. Or even more dramatically: "There is no fame in prevention."
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