/oss/taxonomy/term/3843/all en /oss/article/covid-19-critical-thinking-health/dont-fall-vaers-scare-tactic <p>The<a href="https://vaers.hhs.gov/"> Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System or VAERS</a> is being misused by anti-vaxxers to terrify the public. It’s a shame because VAERS plays a vital role in detecting important but rare reactions caused by vaccines. The weaponization of VAERS by anti-vaccine activists serves as a reminder that having access to more information does not always lead to better decisions. Information needs to be correctly interpreted to guide us in the right direction.</p> Fri, 18 Jun 2021 23:47:03 +0000 Jonathan Jarry M.Sc. 8764 at /oss /oss/article/health/motivating-parents-vaccinate-quebec-initiative <p>The World Health Organization listed “vaccine hesitancy” as<a href="https://www.who.int/emergencies/ten-threats-to-global-health-in-2019"> one of 10 threats</a> to global health in 2019. The disappearance of vaccine-preventable childhood infections from our everyday lives, coupled with disinformation campaigns on online platforms, in books and documentaries, have resulted in a significant percentage of our population that is reluctant to vaccinate their children.</p> Thu, 02 May 2019 16:00:00 +0000 Jonathan Jarry M.Sc. 7735 at /oss