Vaxxed

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Vaxxed: From Cover-Up to Catastrophe

Vaxxed: From Cover-Up to Catastrophe is a 2016 American documentary film directed by Andrew Wakefield. The film purports to investigate claims of a cover-up by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) regarding an alleged link between the MMR vaccine and autism.

Background

The film was directed by Andrew Wakefield, a former physician whose medical license was revoked due to ethical violations and misconduct related to his research on vaccines. Wakefield's 1998 study, published in The Lancet, suggested a link between the MMR vaccine and autism, but was later retracted due to serious procedural errors and undisclosed financial conflicts of interest.

Synopsis

Vaxxed claims to present evidence of a CDC cover-up of data that allegedly showed a higher incidence of autism in African American boys who received the MMR vaccine before the age of 36 months. The film features interviews with parents of children with autism, as well as scientists and physicians who support Wakefield's claims.

Release and Reception

The film premiered at the Angelika Film Center in New York City in April 2016. It was initially selected for the 2016 Tribeca Film Festival, but was later pulled from the lineup after public outcry and concerns about promoting anti-vaccine misinformation.

Critics have widely condemned Vaxxed for promoting debunked theories and contributing to vaccine hesitancy. The scientific community, including the World Health Organization and the American Academy of Pediatrics, maintains that vaccines are safe and effective, and that there is no credible evidence linking the MMR vaccine to autism.

Impact

Despite its controversial nature, Vaxxed has been influential among anti-vaccine groups. The film has been screened at various events and has contributed to ongoing debates about vaccine safety and public health policy.

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Theatrical release poster for Vaxxed
CDC Vaccine Information Statement for MMR Vaccine
The Vaxxed bus in Monterey, CA
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