Anti-vaccination
Bolsonaro Says COVID Vaccine Could Cause Humans to Turn Into 'Crocodiles'
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has reportedly claimed that the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine could result in several strange side effects, including people turning into "crocodiles" or becoming "superhuman."
Fact Check: Can Schools Vaccinate Children Without Parental Consent?
The Genesee County (Mich.) Health Department announced on Thursday that it had partnered with eight local schools to set up drive-thru immunizations on school property.
Is Letitia Wright Anti-Vax? What 'Black Panther' Star Said About Vaccines
The 27-year-old "Black Panther" star is facing criticism for posting an anti-vaccination video on her Twitter account.
Houston Clinics Offering $2,000 For Those Willing to Test COVID-19 Vaccine
The Moderna vaccine seems like it could save lives, but epidemiologists worry that anti-vaccination advocates may discourage people from receiving it.
Vaccine Dissent and the Challenges of Solidarity in a Pandemic
It is irresponsible to needlessly alienate those skeptical of vaccination, write two professors who have written books on vaccination.
Anti-vaccine Protesters Refuse to Leave After Going to Wrong Hearing
A group of people opposing a New Jersey bill that would outlaw religious or "personal belief" exemptions for vaccines required for schools reportedly refused to leave a transit meeting Monday after being told they were at the wrong hearing.
More Than Half of All Anti-Vaccine Facebook Ads Posted by Just Two Groups
Researchers found 54 percent of anti-vaccine ads were posted by the World Mercury Project and Stop Mandatory Vaccination. There were "significantly" higher numbers of buyers for pro-vaccine ads
Flu Season Is Here: Where To Get Your Shot
If you want maximum protection during peak flu season, the best time to get your shot is now, the CDC said.
My 12-Week-Old Baby Shouldn't Be at Risk of Measles, but She Is
Anti-vax and vaccine hesitant communities have launched powerful narrative appeals to counter scientific fact—and it doesn't take much for them to put us all at risk.
To Stop Spread of Measles, We Must Slay the Three-Headed Anti-Vax Monster
The anti-vaccine lobby has only grown more powerful as measles spreads across the U.S. Unless congressional action is taken, other vaccine-preventable diseases are likely to rise.
Italy Makes Children Prove They Are Vaccinated
As in the U.S., Europe has witnessed measles outbreaks following the increased influence of the anti-vax movement.
Teen, Vaccinated Against Parents' Wishes, Will Testify
A rise in instances of measles outbreaks has been associated with the so-called "anti-vax" movement.
Darla Shine Starts Anti-vax Twitter War
Shine repeated her claim that measles keep people healthy and can fight cancer.
Wife of Trump Aide Takes Anti-Vaccination Stance
"Bring back our #ChildhoodDiseases they keep you healthy [and] fight cancer," she wrote on Twitter.
Iowa Doctors Call Anti-Vax Bill a 'Huge' Safety Threat
Iowa's Senate approved a bill that would allow vaccination exemptions for philosophical beliefs.
Doctor Gets Probation for Exempting Boy from Vaccines
Sears is an outspoken critic of mandatory vaccinations.
Are You in an Anti-vax Hotspot?
"New foci of antivaccine activities are being established in major metropolitan areas, rendering select cities vulnerable," researchers reported.
YouTube Conspiracy Videos Earn Creators Thousands
News reports have implicated YouTube in the spread of fake news and extremism, often due to conspiracy videos touting false information.
9/11 'Truthers' Are More Likely To Be Anti-Vaxxers Too
Researchers found that whether or not a person believes in conspiracy theories could account for up to a quarter of their attitude toward vaccines.
Mom Jailed for Not Getting Son Vaccinated 'Devastated'
James Horne, the child's father, had the shots administered on Monday, when he had custody.
Nearly 13 Million Infants Weren't Vaccinated in 2016
The infants missed out on the first dose of a combined vaccine against three possibly fatal diseases.
Should Vaccines Be Legally Required? Italy Thinks So
An outbreak of measles is spreading across Italy and other parts of Europe.
Vaccine Skeptics Descend on D.C. Today
Vaccine skeptics gathered in Washington, D.C., today with accusations of a government-led cover-up of data linking childhood immunizations to autism. The protest culminated in a talk by outspoken anti-vaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
De Niro Reversal on Anti-Vaccination Film Hailed
The Tribeca Film Festival creator agreed to pull a controversial film about vaccines and autism.
Robert De Niro Speaks About Tribeca Anti-Vaxxing Doc
The actor says he's not anti-vaccination but that he sees the film as an "opportunity for a conversation around the issue."
Most Kindergartners Are Vaccinated in U.S., but Not Enough, Says CDC
"Herd immunity" still isn't statistically achievable in small pockets of the country, according to a new report from the CDC.