In this video Dr. Erika talks about vaccinations, the use of vaccinations, and the link between autism and vaccinations. She feels that the parents need to do research in relation to the vaccinations that their children are due to receive and decide on a case by case basis if it is right for them.

The idea is not to give into fear, but to look at the risks and benefits of each vaccinations and proceed accordingly.  It’s important to note that Dr. Erika says that there is no evidence to support a link between vaccinations and autism, but she still cautions that parents need to do their due diligence and look into every vaccination their child is scheduled to receive.

Key Points from this Video:

• We have been immunizing our children for years.
• The number of children with autism is growing.
• Everyone is an individual.
• There are genetic predispositions for autism that could be exacerbated by vaccines.
• More research is needed.

Overall Rating (1-5): 3

Entertainment Rating (1-5): 3
The topic of the video is not all that clear. Dr. Erika jumps from topic to topic while the link between autism and vaccinations could be explored more thoroughly. Could have been a great video but her jumping around from topic to topic makes it difficult to take away any truly useful facts and/or information.

Instructional Rating: 1
Not an instructional video