Vaxxed

Vaxxed is a 2016 American documentary film directed by Andrew Wakefield. The film is centered around the controversy over the MMR vaccine and its alleged link to autism. Despite the widespread scientific consensus that there is no link between the MMR vaccine and autism, the film alleges a cover-up by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Synopsis

The film is based on the claims of William Thompson, a senior scientist at the CDC, who alleged that the CDC had manipulated data in a 2004 paper on the MMR vaccine to hide a link to autism. The film also features interviews with parents of children who they believe were harmed by the MMR vaccine, as well as with Wakefield himself.

Reception

The film has been widely criticized by the scientific community and public health officials for promoting vaccine hesitancy and for its lack of scientific rigor. The film was also criticized for its lack of transparency, as it did not disclose that Wakefield's medical license was revoked due to ethical concerns related to his research on the MMR vaccine.

Controversy

The film's release sparked controversy due to its promotion of unfounded claims about vaccines. Several film festivals, including the Tribeca Film Festival, initially included the film in their lineups, but later pulled it due to public outcry.

See also

• Vaccine controversies
• MMR vaccine controversy
• Andrew Wakefield
• Vaccine hesitancy

References

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External links

• Official website

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