"The Vaccine War" | |
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Frontline episode | |
Episode no. | Season 27 Episode 8 |
Directed by | Jon Palfreman |
Written by | Jon Palfreman |
Featured music | John E. Low |
Editing by | Raoul Rosenberg |
Original air date | April 27, 2010 |
Running time | 55 minutes |
The Vaccine War is the eighth episode of the twenty-seventh season of PBS's investigative series Frontline. It was produced by Jon Palfreman, who also serves as its director and writer, and Kate McMahon and was first aired on television on April 27, 2010.[1]
The documentary focuses on vaccine hesitancy and shows viewpoints from both pro and anti-vaccination believers.
Synopsis
editThe Vaccine War examines the viewpoints on vaccines and the anti-vaccination movement. The filmmakers cover common elements of this discussion such as the personal belief exemption, Andrew Wakefield, and common arguments given for and against vaccination.
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See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "The Vaccine War". FRONTLINE. Retrieved 2020-03-17.