Anti-vaccination movement

The anti-vaccination movement consists of individuals or groups skeptical of or opposed to vaccines, often due to concerns about safety, side effects, or mistrust of pharmaceutical companies and government agencies. They believe vaccines might cause harm or prefer natural immunity over vaccination. Despite extensive scientific evidence confirming vaccines’ safety and effectiveness, this movement has influenced some people to decline immunizations, which can lead to reduced community immunity and outbreaks of preventable diseases. It emphasizes the importance of understanding vaccine science and public health benefits to protect individuals and communities from preventable illness.