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Vaccines: Calling the Shots

56 minutes, 46 seconds
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Digital illustration of a prickly green ball with an angry face standing in front of 3 large white balls with angry faces. Title card reads, "Alert! Flu Virus."

Diseases that were largely eradicated in the United States a generation ago are returning, in part because nervous parents are skipping their children’s shots. This documentary takes viewers around the world to track epidemics, explore the science behind vaccinations, and shed light on the risks of opting out. Please note this title discusses sexual reproduction and the HPV vaccine.

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