US teenagers taking vaccination into own hands amid fresh outbreaks of measles

Like a growing number of teenagers in the US, Ethan Lindenberger reached the age of 18 without receiving most government-recommended vaccines.

"God knows how I’m still alive," he wrote on online platform Reddit in November, explaining his mother believed vaccines caused brain damage and autism. 

Approaching his 18th birthday, when he would no longer require parental consent, Ethan made a major decision – he would defy his mother and get vaccinated.

"I had done the research and I believed I was doing what was best for me," he told The Telegraph. "My mom freaked out by the idea and wasn’t fully supportive. She still believes that vaccines are wrong and dangerous, she has not changed her views at…

To continue reading this article

Start a 30-day free trial for unlimited access to Premium articles

• Unlimited access to Premium articles 
• Subscriber-only events and experiences
  Click Here: ADELAIDE CROWS 2019 MEN’S HOME GUERNSEY
• Cancel any time

Free for 30 days

then only £2 per week

Try Premium

Save 25% with an annual subscription

Just £75 per year

Save now

Register for free and access one Premium article per week

Register

Only subscribers have unlimited access to Premium articles.Register for free to continue reading this article
RegisterOr unlock all Premium articles.
Free for 30 days, then just £1 per week
Start trial
Save 40% when you pay annually.
View all subscription options  |
Already have an account? Login