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Apr 2020
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Panic Virus Pt. 1

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In 1998, British physician Andrew Wakefiled published a paper claiming he had found a direct connection between the measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine with autism. His dangerous claims caused an entire movement of people who were no longer willing to vaccinate their children out of fear... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 
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