Diseases that were largely eradicated in the United States a generation ago - whooping cough, measles, mumps - are returning, in part because nervous parents are skipping their children's shots. "Vaccines - Calling the Shots" takes viewers around the world to track epidemics, explore the science behind vaccinations and shed light on the risks of opting out. The program features scientists, pediatricians, psychologists, anthropologists and parents wrestling with vaccine-related questions.
Seen in more than 100 countries, NOVA is the most watched science based television series in the world and the most watched documentary series on PBS. It is also one of television's most acclaimed series, having won many major television awards, most of them many times over.