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The Truth about Vaccines is Written in Stone

Posted on February 24, 2025 By Andrew Thaler
Education, Science

This piece originally appeared as a letter to the editor in our local paper, the Star Democrat. Walking through the Christ Church Episcopal Cemetery in the heart of St. Michaels, you might notice something that we don’t see very often: tiny tombstones. A daughter who lived two weeks before passing in 1901. A brother and … Read More “The Truth about Vaccines is Written in Stone” »

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