PRWeek noted that after Wakefield was removed from the general medical register for misconduct in May 2010, 62% of respondents to a poll regarding the MMR controversy stated they did not feel that the media conducted responsible reporting on health issues.
PRWeek menulis bahwa setelah Wakefield dicoret dari daftar dokter resmi atas sikap tidak profesional bulan Mei 2010, 62% responden jajak pendapat tentang kontroversi MMR menyatakan bahwa mereka merasa media melakukan peliputan isu kesehatan yang tidak bertanggung jawab.