The process of public policy formuation: The case of thimerosal in vaccines

The process of public policy formuation: The case of thimerosal in vaccines

Concern regarding public reactions to new vaccine safety issues may place pressure on policymakers to act quickly in response to new information; however, this concern must be tempered by the necessary caution required to assess the risks and benefits of any action undertaken. The interplay of these...

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Veröffentlicht in:Pediatrics (Evanston) 2002-06, Vol.109 (6), p.1153
Hauptverfasser: Freed, Gary L, Andreae, Margie C, Cowan, Anne E, Katz, Samuel L
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Sprache:eng
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Attitudes
Pediatrics
Policy making
Public health
Public opinion
Vaccines
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Zusammenfassung:Concern regarding public reactions to new vaccine safety issues may place pressure on policymakers to act quickly in response to new information; however, this concern must be tempered by the necessary caution required to assess the risks and benefits of any action undertaken. The interplay of these potentially competing demands is well illustrated by the recent safety concern involving the use of thimerosal in vaccines.
ISSN:0031-4005
1098-4275