1. The Children’s Defense Fund (CDF) focuses on the immunization rates of children and how they can be increased, while Russell Redenbaugh focuses on future needs for vaccine development. Can a vaccination policy be developed that addresses both concerns? Explain.

2. Both the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Alan Philips set up their arguments by describing certain “myths” about vaccines that they seek to dispel. Do you find this an effective method of presenting their arguments? Which viewpoint did you find more convincing? Why"

3. The CDC is an integral part of America’s medical establishment. Alan Philips has no formal medical training. How important is such background information in evaluating their viewpoints, in your judgment? Explain.

4. Both Alan Philips and Barbara Loe Fisher became interested in vaccinations following experiences with their own children. How relevant are these experiences to their...