How Fear of the Measles Vaccine Took Hold | Retro Report on PBS

Skepticism and fear surrounding vaccines were fed by a flawed study done in 1998 that suggested a link between the MMR vaccine and autism. The study was quickly discredited, but years later, the repercussions persist. Lesson plan for educators: https://bit.ly/RR-vaccines This story is an excerpt from our broadcast show with PBS. Stream full episodes at https://www.pbs.org/retroreport. Teachers, create your free Retro Report account now: http://bit.ly/RR-Reg Browse our video library: http://bit.ly/RR-library Website: http://www.retroreport.org Twitter:   / retroreport   Facebook:   / retroreport   Instagram:   / retroreport   YouTube:    / retroreport   Retro Report in the Classroom: https://www.retroreport.org/education/ Retro Report Newsletter: https://www.retroreport.org/newsletters/ We are an Emmy Award-winning nonprofit newsroom dedicated to producing documentary journalism and educational resources. Our work blends meticulous reporting steeped in historical context and interactive classroom resources.