The Doctor Who Claimed Vaccines Caused Autism (The Andrew Wakefield Scandal)

What if the most dangerous public health crisis of our time wasn't caused by a virus... but by a single, deliberate lie? In 1998, a doctor named Andrew Wakefield published a study that would ignite a global firestorm of fear, connecting the MMR vaccine to autism. It was a lie.This is the definitive investigation into the most destructive medical fraud of the modern era. We're opening the case files to reveal the shocking story of Wakefield's retracted study, from his unethical practices on vulnerable children to the undisclosed financial conflicts of interest that fueled his deception. This isn't just a story about one man; it's a deep dive into the psychology of misinformation. We’ll explore why the anti-vaccine movement took hold, how our brains confuse correlation with causality, and the devastating real-world consequences, including the tragic resurgence of measles outbreaks.This is the anatomy of a lie that infected the world.Stay until the very end, as we reveal the secret financial deal that drove Wakefield to betray science and public trust—and the exact amount of money he stood to gain.Ready to arm yourself with the truth? Subscribe, share this crucial story, and let's make informed decisions for a healthier world.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hoax-hunters--6723538/support.You May also Like:🚑MyDisasterPrepKit.comCreate Your Perfect Disaster Preparedness Kit🤖Nudgrr.com (🗣'nudger") - Your AI Sidekick for Getting Sh*t DoneNudgrr breaks down your biggest goals into tiny, doable steps — then nudges you to actually do them. 🎁ThePerfectGift.appFind the Perfect Gift in Seconds⭐SkyNearMe.comLive map of stars & planets visible near you✔DebtPlanner.appYour Path to Debt-Free Living