How vaccine skeptics’ storytelling creates powerful but medically inaccurate messaging

The history of vaccine skepticism reveals a persistent pattern of powerful but medically inaccurate messaging that undermines public health. From 19th-century England's smallpox vaccine riots to modern-day anti-vaccine groups in the U.S., these narratives often exploit fears and misinformation to resist mandatory vaccination. This matters because the spread of such myths can lead to outbreaks of preventable diseases, highlighting the urgent need for accurate health information and public trust in science.