Anti-Vaxxers: What Went Wrong?

The video explores the history and controversy surrounding vaccines, focusing on the rise of the anti-vaccine movement. It discusses the historical development of vaccines, the economic influences on vaccine production, and the role of misinformation and grifters. The impact of neoliberalism on vaccine choice and public health is also examined, highlighting the complex interplay of trust, economics, and individualism in vaccine acceptance.

What was one of the main reasons for the early resistance to vaccines in America?

• Limited availability of vaccines

• Lack of scientific evidence

• Distrust of the government

• High cost of vaccines

Who was responsible for introducing the concept of variolation to America?

• Napoleon Bonaparte

• Cotton Mather

• Edward Jenner

• Thomas Jefferson

What historical event increased trust in vaccines during World War II?

• The development of the polio vaccine

• The eradication of smallpox

• The protection of troops from infectious diseases

• The discovery of antibiotics

What was a significant factor in the rise of the modern anti-vaccine movement?

• Government mandates

• Lack of vaccine availability

• Medical paternalism

• Increased vaccine costs

What was a common criticism of the medical profession in the 1960s?

• Lack of medical advancements

• Overprescription of antibiotics

• High cost of medical care

• Dismissal of female patients' concerns

How did private companies impact the public vaccine production in the 20th century?

• By collaborating with government agencies

• By improving vaccine safety

• By undermining public health facilities

• By increasing vaccine prices

What role did Andrew Wakefield play in the anti-vaccine movement?

• He developed a new vaccine

• He advocated for vaccine mandates

• He improved vaccine safety

• He linked vaccines to autism

What was a major factor in the decline of public vaccine production?

• Increased government funding

• Public distrust in vaccines

• Lack of scientific research

• Rise of private pharmaceutical companies

What ideology frames vaccines as a personal choice rather than a civic duty?

• Socialism

• Neoliberalism

• Capitalism

• Communism

What is a potential consequence of viewing vaccines as a personal choice?

• Increased vaccine uptake

• Decreased vaccine costs

• Improved public health

• Hindered herd immunity