After you have listened to the NPR special, use online resources to investigate the following questions to be submitted via Blackboard for 20 points:

• What is the argument against childhood vaccinations?
• What types of sources do you find claiming that childhood vaccinations are dangerous? Do you consider these to be quality science sources? Why or why not?
• What does science have to say about this question? Is there good data to show whether children benefit or suffer from vaccination? What are good sources for this information?
• The HPV vaccine is relatively recent and is recommended by the Centers for Disease control for all girls and boys at age 11 or 12 to prevent cervical and penile cancer. There has been some debate at the state level whether HPV vaccine should be recommended for children. Look into this question and discuss the risks and benefits of this vaccine.