Amazon and Apple are facing calls to remove an anti-vaccination documentary directed by former doctor Andrew Wakefield from their iTunes and Amazon Instant Video services. Wakefield was struck off in 2010 for making false claims linking the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine with autism. Scientists fear that the “Vaxxed” film, which is also available on Vimeo, could undermine vaccination programmes in Europe. The film has been removed from both services after a complaint by the British Medical Association, who said it had no place in educational material. A showing at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York was cancelled last year.
Amazon and Apple are facing calls to remove an anti-vaccination documentary directed by former doctor Andrew Wakefield from their iTunes and Amazon Instant Video services. Wakefield was struck off in 2010 for making false claims linking the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine with autism. Scientists fear that the “Vaxxed” film, which is also available on Vimeo, could undermine vaccination programmes in Europe. The film has made $1.1m at the box office so far and, following a showing in London this week, will be distributed around the UK. A showing at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York was cancelled last year.