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technology1 month ago•9 min saved

IRL Unvaxxed: How Anti-Vax Dating Apps Turn Meetups Into Political Date Nights

Anti-vaccine dating apps such as Unjected and PureBlood.Dating are hosting real-world meetups across the U.S., turning dating into a battleground over bodily autonomy. The trend follows a broader push by apps to host in-person events to revive user engagement, but has sparked controversy and a civil-rights lawsuit after a venue refused service. Health experts warn that gatherings of unvaccinated individuals could raise risks for vaccine-preventable diseases while proponents frame the movement as a matter of personal freedom.

via WIRED|

#anti-vaccine #bodily-autonomy #dating-apps

opinion1 month ago•12 min saved

Denver anti-vax dating effort canceled amid measles concerns

Denver Post columnist Krista Kafer critiques the Unjected anti-vaccine dating app after a Denver mixer was canceled, highlighting the public health stakes as measles cases rise and arguing vaccines have dramatically reduced disease while anti-vax movements threaten that progress.

via The Denver Post|

#anti-vaccine #denver #measles

politics3 months ago•16 min saved

Federal Judge Halts RFK Jr.'s Anti-Vaccine Campaign

A federal judge halted RFK Jr.'s anti-vaccine campaign, delivering a legal setback to his public-health advocacy and potentially shaping ongoing debates over vaccine misinformation.

via AP News|

#anti-vaccine #court-ruling #federal-judge

health6 months ago•5 min saved

RFK Jr.'s Anti-Vaccine Stance Faces Scrutiny Amid Measles Outbreaks

The article discusses how Robert F. Kennedy Jr's anti-vaccine group, Children’s Health Defense, continues to spread misinformation about vaccines amid a severe measles outbreak in the US, which has resulted in multiple deaths and infections, with public health experts criticizing the group's role in undermining vaccination efforts.

via The Guardian|

#anti-vaccine #chd #health

health9 months ago•3 min saved

Ex-MAHA Moms Regret Supporting RFK Jr.

Former anti-vaccine advocates, inspired by RFK Jr.'s anti-vaccine stance, are rethinking their positions after witnessing vaccine misinformation and rising measles cases, leading some to regret their previous beliefs and actions.

via The Daily Beast|

#anti-vaccine #health #misinformation

world10 months ago•1 min saved

Vaccine Hesitancy Threatens Global Health Progress

While most countries are increasing investment in vaccines and strengthening their immunization systems, the United States under Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has reduced support for vaccine development and promotion, contributing to a growing anti-vaccine movement that hampers global efforts to combat preventable diseases.

via The New York Times|

#anti-vaccine #covid-19 #global-vaccination

health10 months ago•5 min saved

Unmasking the Tactics and Risks of the Anti-Vaccine Movement

The article explores the long history of vaccine skepticism, dating back to the 1800s, highlighting how opposition has often been rooted in concerns over personal freedom and misinformation, despite vaccines' proven effectiveness in eradicating diseases like smallpox and saving millions of lives.

via BBC|

#anti-vaccine #health #history

politics10 months ago•6 min saved

Calls Grow for RFK Jr.'s Resignation Over Public Health Concerns

The article criticizes RFK Jr.'s leadership of the CDC, highlighting his anti-vaccine stance, firing of scientific experts, and weakening of public health programs, which could lead to disastrous health outcomes and increased political extremism in the US.

via The Guardian|

#anti-vaccine #cdc #covid-19

health10 months ago•2 min saved

Declining Childhood Vaccinations Raise Public Health Concerns

The article highlights a concerning decline in childhood vaccination rates in Ohio, attributed to anti-vaccine rhetoric influenced by political figures, which threatens to increase preventable disease outbreaks and child mortality, reversing decades of public health progress.

via Cleveland.com|

#anti-vaccine #child-mortality #health

health11 months ago•1 min saved

US Childhood Vaccination Rates Hit Record Low Amid Rising Exemptions

Vaccination rates among U.S. kindergartners continue to decline, with MMR coverage dropping slightly to 92.5%, increasing vulnerability to outbreaks amid rising anti-vaccine sentiments and exemptions, especially under the influence of figures like RFK Jr.,

via Ars Technica|

#anti-vaccine #health #immunization-rates

health1 year ago•1 min saved

CDC and RFK Jr. Panel Oppose Thimerosal in Flu Vaccines Amid Controversy

A CDC advisory panel voted to remove thimerosal, a preservative in flu vaccines, aligning with anti-vaccine activists' goals, despite limited scientific impact and potential public health concerns, highlighting tensions between scientific evidence and political influence.

via The Washington Post|

#anti-vaccine #cdc #flu-vaccine

health1 year ago•3 min saved

Mother's Influence Leads Daughter with Cancer to Forego Chemotherapy, Resulting in Death

Paloma Shemirani died at 23 after refusing chemotherapy for non-Hodgkin lymphoma, influenced by her mother Kate Shemirani's anti-science beliefs, leading her family to blame her mother's views for her death.

via Yahoo|

#anti-vaccine #cancer #chemotherapy

health1 year ago•15 min saved

RFK Jr. appoints controversial new members to vaccine advisory panel

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced a new group of vaccine advisers for the CDC, including individuals with controversial backgrounds such as posting Islamophobic comments and having financial ties to vaccine litigation, raising concerns about conflicts of interest and the influence of anti-vaccine sentiments on public health policy.

via CNN|

#anti-vaccine #conflicts-of-interest #health

health1 year ago•7 min saved

RFK Jr. Reshapes CDC Vaccine Advisory Panel Amid Controversy

RFK Jr. appointed eight new members to the CDC vaccine advisory panel, including some with controversial views and backgrounds, after firing the entire previous committee, sparking criticism from public health experts who accuse him of breaking his promise not to appoint anti-vaxxers and undermining public trust in vaccination efforts.

via The New York Times|

#anti-vaccine #cdc-vaccine-advisory-panel #health

politics1 year ago•3 min saved

Bill Nye Tells RFK Jr. to Stop Texting

Bill Nye criticizes Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for his anti-science views and persistent, unwelcome texts promoting misinformation, highlighting Kennedy's role in spreading vaccine conspiracy theories and undermining public health efforts. Nye has distanced himself from Kennedy's views, especially after Kennedy's recent actions in government that threaten vaccine policy and scientific integrity.

via Gizmodo|

#anti-vaccine #bill-nye #germ-theory