Getty Images The Disneyland measles outbreak that continues to plague the U.S. has reopened the vaccination debate among people everywhere, with many wondering whether or not vaccines are a good idea. Many have pretty polarizing opinions about it, and now politicos and celebrities have started to weigh in on the controversy.
Hillary Clinton tweeted her support for vaccinations late Monday night, insinuating that there should be nothing more obvious that for children to receive the disease-preventing injections. Now a grandmother, the former Secretary of State has taken a strong pro-vaccine stance.
The science is clear: The earth is round, the sky is blue, and #vaccineswork. Let's protect all our kids. #GrandmothersKnowBest
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) February 3, 2015
New mom Olivia Wilde is also on the vaccination train, as she revealed on Twitter that her son, Otis, whom she shares with Jason Sudeikis, is set to receive a second round of vaccinations. And mom-of-two Kristen Bell is pro-vaccination, but she took to the social medium to share a story of a little girl with cancer who has unfortunately been exposed to the measles, listing yet another reason why she believes kids should be vaccinated.
need a reason to take vaccination seriously? meet Maggie. & keep your fingers crossed for her. @MotherJones http://t.co/FMNdsu2No1
— Kristen Bell (@IMKristenBell) February 3, 2015
There are several different arguments from people who are anti-vaccinations, including that they might lead to autism or even that they're unnecessary considering many of the diseases have since been eradicated. But a later study proved that vaccines do not have any link to autism.
Famous author Roald Dahl's daughter passed away at the age of seven after suffering from the measles, and a letter written by the late writer implores parents to have their children vaccinated because of what happened to his daughter. Although his words are about 30 years old, they have become more relevant than ever in the wake of the Disneyland outbreak.
President Barack Obama recently spoke out about the controversy to Today's Savannah Guthrie, also recommending parents vaccinate their kids.
"I understand that there are families that in some cases are concerned about the effect of vaccinations," he said. "The science is, you know, pretty indisputable. We've looked at this again and again. There is every reason to get vaccinated, but there aren't reasons to not."
He added: "You should get your kids vaccinated. It's good for them, but we should be able to get back to the point where measles effectively is not existing in this country."