To Vaccinate or Not? Two Mothers 'Debate'

Season 2012

Two mothers share why they decided to have their children vaccinated for pertussis or not.

The U.S. is currently experiencing the worst whooping cough outbreak in more than half a century, raising some questions: Is it irresponsible not to vaccinate children? Or might vaccines be contributing to this particular outbreak in a roundabout way? Here, two mothers 'debate' the issue.

AIR DATE 8/22/12

To Fix Budget Deficit Congress 'Punts' or Jumps 'Off Cliff'

To Fix Budget Deficit Congress 'Punts' or Jumps 'Off Cliff'

As Whooping Cough Rebounds in U.S., Infants at Greatest Risk

As Whooping Cough Rebounds in U.S., Infants at Greatest Risk

Losing a Baby to Whooping Cough: One Woman's Story

Losing a Baby to Whooping Cough: One Woman's Story

Richard Ford Reads From 'Canada'

Richard Ford Reads From 'Canada'

To Vaccinate or Not? Two Mothers 'Debate'

To Vaccinate or Not? Two Mothers 'Debate'

Extended Interview: Richard Ford

Extended Interview: Richard Ford

Jonathan Foley On Climate Change and the Future of Farming

Jonathan Foley On Climate Change and the Future of Farming

To Fix Budget Deficit Congress 'Punts' or Jumps 'Off Cliff'

To Fix Budget Deficit Congress 'Punts' or Jumps 'Off Cliff'

As Whooping Cough Rebounds in U.S., Infants at Greatest Risk

As Whooping Cough Rebounds in U.S., Infants at Greatest Risk

Losing a Baby to Whooping Cough: One Woman's Story

Losing a Baby to Whooping Cough: One Woman's Story

Richard Ford Reads From 'Canada'

Richard Ford Reads From 'Canada'

To Vaccinate or Not? Two Mothers 'Debate'

To Vaccinate or Not? Two Mothers 'Debate'

Extended Interview: Richard Ford

Extended Interview: Richard Ford

Jonathan Foley On Climate Change and the Future of Farming

Jonathan Foley On Climate Change and the Future of Farming

To Fix Budget Deficit Congress 'Punts' or Jumps 'Off Cliff'

To Fix Budget Deficit Congress 'Punts' or Jumps 'Off Cliff'

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