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Big Pharma versus Andrew Wakefield
Manage episode 490812971 series 19411
Andrew Wakefield, a British former scientists, filmmaker and “controversial” figure in vaccine debates, talks about how awareness of vaccines has changed, especially after COVID-19. He looks back on his controversial career, the harsh criticism from the medical community after his Lancet paper, and the continuing arguments over vaccine safety. Andrew stresses that parents should have a choice and must make informed decisions about vaccinations. He also points out how media, public trust, and celebrities shape views on vaccines. In the end, he urges people to trust mothers’ instincts and to closely question the practices of the pharmaceutical industry.
https://www.ukcolumn.org/video/big-pharma-versus-andrew-wakefield
1397 episodes
Manage episode 490812971 series 19411
Andrew Wakefield, a British former scientists, filmmaker and “controversial” figure in vaccine debates, talks about how awareness of vaccines has changed, especially after COVID-19. He looks back on his controversial career, the harsh criticism from the medical community after his Lancet paper, and the continuing arguments over vaccine safety. Andrew stresses that parents should have a choice and must make informed decisions about vaccinations. He also points out how media, public trust, and celebrities shape views on vaccines. In the end, he urges people to trust mothers’ instincts and to closely question the practices of the pharmaceutical industry.
https://www.ukcolumn.org/video/big-pharma-versus-andrew-wakefield
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