Injecting fear does the MMR shot cause autism? /
A link between autism and the Measles-Mumps-Rubella shot has been largely refuted by the medical establishment. But some doctors, along with many parents of autistic children, remain convinced of a connection. This program sifts through both sides of the issue, fully explaining both the link theory...
| Other Authors: | BBC Worldwide Ltd., Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm), Infobase. |
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| Format: | Video |
| Language: | English |
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New York, N.Y. :
Infobase,
[2006], c2005.
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| Physical Description: |
1 streaming video file (50 min.) : sd., col., digital file. |
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A link between autism and the Measles-Mumps-Rubella shot has been largely refuted by the medical establishment. But some doctors, along with many parents of autistic children, remain convinced of a connection. This program sifts through both sides of the issue, fully explaining both the link theory and the epidemiological research that vindicates the MMR. Interviews with Dr. Andrew Wakefield-the gastroenterologist who first asserted that the vaccine can cause intestinal infections and lead to brain damage-accompany moving testimony from families affected by autism, as well as extensive commentary from skeptical physicians. |
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Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on Jan. 11, 2006. Films on Demand is distributed by Infobase for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware. Consequences of Not Vaccinating Children (1:21) -- Autistic Spectrum Disorder (4:08) -- Causes and Effects of Autism (4:31) -- Autism Epidemic (5:08) -- Dr. Wakefield's Controversial Theory: MMR Vaccine Causes Autism (2:29) -- Media Scare of MMR (5:37) -- Epidemiology: Link Between MMR and Autism? (4:27) -- Links Between the Brain and Digestive System (6:14) -- Wakefield's Second Controversial Theory About the MMR (2:59) -- Debunking Wakefield's Theory About the MMR and Autism (2:15) -- Autism and Bowel Disease (3:59) -- MMR and Autism: Evidence vs. Fear (4:28) Access requires authentication through Films on Demand. A link between autism and the Measles-Mumps-Rubella shot has been largely refuted by the medical establishment. But some doctors, along with many parents of autistic children, remain convinced of a connection. This program sifts through both sides of the issue, fully explaining both the link theory and the epidemiological research that vindicates the MMR. Interviews with Dr. Andrew Wakefield-the gastroenterologist who first asserted that the vaccine can cause intestinal infections and lead to brain damage-accompany moving testimony from families affected by autism, as well as extensive commentary from skeptical physicians. Mode of access: Internet. System requirements: FOD playback platform. Closed-captioned. |
| Physical Description: |
1 streaming video file (50 min.) : sd., col., digital file. |
| Format: |
Mode of access: Internet. System requirements: FOD playback platform. |
| Access: |
Access requires authentication through Films on Demand. |