Prof. Goodwin Covers Back-to-School Health on Chicago Radio

Professor Michele Goodwin was a featured guest on a one-hour special back-to-school health update on WVON Radio in Chicago. She spoke about immunizations, autism, fears about swine flu, and what parents should know about the concept of "herd immunity." Goodwin noted the whooping cough outbreak in Colorado following parents declining to immunize their children, which affected the children who were immunized along with those who weren't. Goodwin acknowledged that a growing number of parents fear immunizing their children because of concerns about autism. Consequently, some states have noticed a rise in inoculation waivers submitted by parents to local health authorities. Goodwin also answered calls from the audience.