Everyone knows that the Internet gives us easy access to a plethora of information in the blink of an eye. But for all its wonders, it is also an unchartered frontier where much information is unfiltered, exposing us -- if we are not careful -- to inaccurate or misleading information in science, medicine, technology and other areas, sometimes with unfortunate consequences.
In one such Internet episode recently, parents were strongly advised to forego immunizing their children based on one study that reported that vaccinations caused childhood autism. The study's claim was even endorsed by some celebrities on the net. Despite strong contravening evidence provided by the scientific community, many parents avoided the vaccinations. The study was later found to be fraudulent.
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Author:Larry Bock
