Measles, Vaccines, and Protecting Public Health
Wednesday, February 25, 2015, 4:00 PM
Wasserstein Hall, Room 1010 Harvard Law School 1585 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA
The recent measles outbreak centered around Disneyland in California has reignited the contentious debate over childhood vaccination in the United States. Join us for a discussion of the ethical, legal, and public health issues surrounding vaccines, including mandates, exemptions, parental rights, and the role of misinformation in modern medicine.
Panelists:
- George Annas, Boston University School of Public Health, School of Medicine, and School of Law
- Nir Eyal, Harvard Medical School
- Dyann Wirth, Harvard School of Public Health
- Moderator: Ahmed Ragab, Harvard Divinity School
This event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served.