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The fall | Dr Anti-vax Ep 1

The Lab Detective | Tortoise Investigates

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The Impact of Andrew Wakefield's Paper on Vaccines and Autism

This chapter discusses the impact of Andrew Wakefield's controversial paper on vaccines and autism. It explores the decline in childhood vaccinations in the UK and US, the press conference that raised concerns about the MMR vaccine, and the subsequent surge in adverse event reports and changes in public perception. The chapter also highlights the role of Wakefield in spreading his message in the US and his influence on the modern anti-vax movement.

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