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Vaccines: The Disinformation War

With millions now vaccinated, Panorama investigates the scare tactics of anti-vaxxers - who are they and what are their motives for trying to deter people from getting the jab?

With millions now vaccinated, Panorama investigates the scare tactics of anti-vaxxers - who are they and what are their motives for trying to deter people from getting the jab?
Reporter Marianna Spring reveals the scale of a social media blitz that has targeted vulnerable people and is now reaching young generations yet to be called for their vaccination. We witness the reaction of a test group exposed to one anti-vax video, all under the watchful eye of one of the UK's most respected doctors. Will they be influenced by disinformation or will their plans to be vaccinated remain unchanged?

29 minutes

Credits

RoleContributor
ReporterMarianna Spring
ProducerJohn O'Kane
Executive ProducerSteve Anderson
EditorKaren Wightman

Broadcasts

  • Sat 20 Feb 202112:30GMT
  • Sun 21 Feb 202100:30GMT
  • Sun 21 Feb 202107:30GMT
  • Sun 21 Feb 202119:30GMT