The documentary mentioned in this chapter sparked a significant increase in the organized anti-vaxx movement, leading to a surge in lawsuits against vaccine manufacturers. By 1986, the number of lawsuits reached 250, totaling 3 billion in damages. This resulted in a decrease in the number of companies producing vaccines, as they couldn't afford the litigation. Congress then passed the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act, which established a compensation scheme for vaccine-related injuries.
