“It really happened in Japan,” said the spokesperson.
In the 1970s, Japan saw an increase in cases of sudden infant death, known as SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome).
The reaction was unanimous:
Instead of hiding this fact, Japan raised the minimum age for vaccination to two years, unlike many Western countries, which continue to vaccinate from infancy.
The result?
“When they did that, infant mortality disappeared.”
One country recognized the problem, took decisive action, and reduced neonatal mortality rates.
Why are other countries ignoring this experience?
How many infant deaths could have been prevented?