The Australian government has announced that it intends to stop welfare payments to parents who refuse to vaccinate their children.
I have some reservations about this policy.
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Today in nodding furiously: what do you mean when you say you’re entitled to your opinion?
If “Everyone’s entitled to their opinion” just means no-one has the right to stop people thinking and saying whatever they want, then the statement is true, but fairly trivial. But…
The 44th Down Under Feminists Carnival
This is the 44th monthly Down Under Feminists Carnival. This edition of the carnival gathers together December 2011 feminist posts from writers living in Australia and New Zealand.
Quickhit: Malaria vaccine now a reality
Tests show GSK’s malaria vaccine just might work!
Australian boys to get Gardasil vaccine
The Therapeutic Goods Administration last week approved Gardasil for use on males up to the age of 26.
Hoyden About Town 