Andre Wakefield
Andrew Wakefield is a British former physician and medical researcher whose 1998 study falsely linked the MMR vaccine to autism, sparking widespread controversy and contributing to the anti-vaccine movement. Despite the study being discredited and retracted, Wakefield's claims have had a lasting impact on vaccination rates and public health discussions.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | 1 | 2.00 | 0.12% | +0% | 128,932,753 | 156,662 | $1,200,000 | 1,458$ |
| Totals | 1 | 128,932,753 | 156,662 | $1,200,000 | 1,458$ |
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The study by doctor Andre Wakefield, published in 1998, falsely associated the SRP vaccine with autism, which has been widely discredited.
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