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Dr Anti-Vax: The fall

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The Vaccine Controversy: A Family's Fight

This chapter explores the harrowing experiences of a family grappling with their daughter's severe health issues, leading them into the contentious anti-vaccine movement. The narrative centers on Teresa's legal battle for compensation, claiming her daughter's autism resulted from vaccination, a decision that reflects the broader societal debate post-Wakefield's controversial claims. Through courtroom testimony and expert opinions, the chapter scrutinizes the scientific validity of vaccine-autism theories, illustrating the profound impact on families and the credibility of the vaccine program.

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