BBC Reports MMR - Every Parent's Choice
A BBC Panorama programme
As British parents continue to shun MMR - the triple vaccine against mumps, measles and rubella - there are mounting fears of a measles epidemic. The authorities assure parents that MMR will not harm their children, but amidst claims it could cause bowel disease and autism, many do not believe them.
Primary Title
- BBC Reports
Secondary Title
- MMR - Every Parent's Choice
Date Broadcast
- Thursday 28 February 2002
Start Time
- 20 : 00
Finish Time
- 21 : 00
Duration
- 60:00
Channel
- Prime
Broadcaster
- Sky Network Television
Programme Description
- As British parents continue to shun MMR - the triple vaccine against mumps, measles and rubella - there are mounting fears of a measles epidemic. The authorities assure parents that MMR will not harm their children, but amidst claims it could cause bowel disease and autism, many do not believe them.
Episode Description
- A BBC Panorama programme
Classification
- Unknown
Owning Collection
- Chapman Archive
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Genres
- Documentary
- Medical
Hosts
- Sarah Barclay (Reporter)
Contributors
- Stephen Scott (Producer)
- Gary Hiorne (Producer)
- Mike Robinson (Editor)
- BBC (Production Unit)