Anti-Vaxxers Are Grifting Off the Measles Outbreak-and Claim a Bioweapon Caused It
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Anti-Vaxxers Are Grifting Off the Measles Outbreak-and Claim a Bioweapon Caused It
"The group is promoting an ebook with misleading claims about measles and vaccines, showcasing a collaboration with key figures in anti-vaccine narratives."
"Anti-vaccine influencers leveraged false narratives about hospital mistreatment and vaccine links to deaths, drawing attention to problematic influencer claims and record alterations."
The article discusses the misinformation propagated by Children's Health Defense (CHD) regarding vitamin C's effectiveness against measles, as well as their promotion of a controversial ebook linked to anti-vaccine narratives. The piece highlights the role of several influencers, including doctors and social media figures, who have spread dubious claims about the MMR vaccine and its supposed links to recent child deaths. Specific individuals cited are Syed Haider and Henry Ealy, known for their past misinformation on COVID-19. The article underscores the concern over the spread of unfounded conspiracy theories regarding vaccination.
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