“THE VACCINE CONTROVERSY” COMMUNITY CALL IN

Thursday, March 22, 2001
8–9 pm

Here is the audio archive. (requires the RealPlayer plug-in)

Mass vaccination has dramatically suppressed—and in some cases eradicated—dreaded childhood diseases. But as the mandated vaccine schedule increases, so do safety concerns. A growing number of parents and scientists say vaccines have also caused chronic illness, disability, and even death. As proof, they point to the government's National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, which has paid out more than $1.2 billion to parents of children who have been injured by vaccines since 1986. Critics also say pediatricians rarely provide parents with the vaccine risk-benefit information sheets that they are required by law to provide. With more than 200 new vaccines in development, and more than six in the pipeline for introduction this year, some are challenging the status quo.

Join host Patty Satalia and guests for “The Vaccine Controversy” on Thursday, March 22, from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Call 1-800-543-8242 during the live broadcast with your questions and comments.
Or email: vaccines@outreach.psu.edu