variants
or less commonly antivaccine
: opposed to the use of vaccines
A handful of parents and anti-vaccine activists told lawmakers … that they believe vaccines are responsible for countless cases of autism, learning disabilities and death.—
Jim Hughes
Jim Hughes… the rising global threat of antivaccine sentiments and vaccine misinformation contributed to the WHO [=World Health Organization] classifying vaccine hesitancy as a top ten global health threat in 2019 …—David M. Higgins and Sean T. O'Leary
David M. Higgins and Sean T. O'LearyExamples of anti-vaccine in a Sentence
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The Associated Press reported that Kennedy traveled to the island nation in June 2019 and met with anti-vaccine activists before a severe outbreak that killed 83, mostly infants and children.
—Rong-Gong Lin Ii, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024
While his anti-vaccine views have drawn widespread criticism, his stance on combating chronic disease by ridding the nation’s food supply of harmful chemicals and ingredients broadly aligns with efforts from both sides of the political aisle and has been praised by leading public health experts.
—Nik Popli, TIME, 6 Dec. 2024
In the case of Rodgers — perhaps a politician?
That insight comes from the trailer itself when anti-vaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who was nominated by President-elect Donald Trump to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, makes an appearance.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
Reiss says that as vaccination and public health measures became politicized, CHD seized the opportunity to push anti-vaccine messages.
—Shannon Bond, NPR, 4 Dec. 2024
The company is one of many that trade on unfounded anti-vaccine beliefs.
—Aria Bendix, NBC News, 4 Dec. 2024
Questions over potential budget cuts come as Trump tapped Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an anti-vaccine activist and environmental lawyer, to lead HHS.
—Juliann Ventura, The Hill, 3 Dec. 2024
Yet Kennedy, a founder of the anti-vaccine Children’s Health Defense organization, claims that vaccines are making children sicker with more chronic illnesses and autism.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
If Makary is confirmed and anti-vaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is also confirmed as Trump's pick to oversee the Department of Health and Human Services, which includes the FDA, Makary would likely report to Kennedy.
—CBS News, 22 Nov. 2024
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Rong-Gong Lin Ii, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024
While his anti-vaccine views have drawn widespread criticism, his stance on combating chronic disease by ridding the nation’s food supply of harmful chemicals and ingredients broadly aligns with efforts from both sides of the political aisle and has been praised by leading public health experts.
—Nik Popli, TIME, 6 Dec. 2024
In the case of Rodgers — perhaps a politician?
That insight comes from the trailer itself when anti-vaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who was nominated by President-elect Donald Trump to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, makes an appearance.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
Reiss says that as vaccination and public health measures became politicized, CHD seized the opportunity to push anti-vaccine messages.
—Shannon Bond, NPR, 4 Dec. 2024
The company is one of many that trade on unfounded anti-vaccine beliefs.
—Aria Bendix, NBC News, 4 Dec. 2024
Questions over potential budget cuts come as Trump tapped Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an anti-vaccine activist and environmental lawyer, to lead HHS.
—Juliann Ventura, The Hill, 3 Dec. 2024
Yet Kennedy, a founder of the anti-vaccine Children’s Health Defense organization, claims that vaccines are making children sicker with more chronic illnesses and autism.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
If Makary is confirmed and anti-vaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is also confirmed as Trump's pick to oversee the Department of Health and Human Services, which includes the FDA, Makary would likely report to Kennedy.
—CBS News, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Anti-vaccine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anti-vaccine. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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