Michael Osterholm

Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy

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Michael Osterholm is director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota and professor at its School of Public Health.

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Andrew Wakefield founded the movement against vaccinations — with the claim that they're responsible for autism and bowel disease.

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Andrew Wakefield founded the movement against vaccinations — with the claim that they're responsible for autism and bowel disease.

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