
Anti-Vax America: The Complete Series
Behind the Bastards
Ethics and Vaccine Hesitancy
This chapter explores the ethical concerns surrounding vaccine testing and the impact of parental choices on autism diagnoses. It highlights the historical context of medical distrust in minority communities and warns of the public health risks posed by declining vaccination rates amid the rising anti-vaccination movement.
This special edition of ICHH Weekly compiles the complete Anti-Vax America series by guest host Steven Monacelli.
- Viral Texas
- Anti-Vax Genealogy
- God's Will
- Soft Eugenics
- Could It Happen Here?
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