'War on science' and 'quackademics' all part of lost trust in vaccines, prof says

By Elizabeth Payne. Eroding public trust in science is among the factors driving the return of vaccine-preventable diseases such as measles, author and University of Alberta professor Timothy Caulfield says.
Caulfield, author of a popular book that looks at the influence of celebrity culture — Is Gwyneth Paltrow Wrong About Everything? — said an embrace of pseudo science, as well as the influence of celebrity and social media have played into the growth of the anti-vaccine movement. More...