Anti-vaxxers

• How conspiracy theorists are using a CDC database to spread misinformation and fear

  A U.S. CDC tracking system has inadvertently given the anti-vax community a powerful tool for spreading misinformation about COVID-19 vaccines.

  Health

  Jun 17
• Why is opposition to lockdowns, masks and science growing? The psychology of defiance explained

  It's one thing to be tired of lockdown. It's another to deny the science behind health restrictions altogether.

  Health

  Apr 27
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• Anti-vaccine protesters shut down one of largest COVID-19 vaccination sites in U.S.

  Anti-vaccination protesters targeted the vaccination centre at California's Dodger Stadium, with officials closing its entrances at about 2 p.m. as a precaution.

  World

  Jan 31
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• Should the COVID-19 vaccine be mandatory?

  Employers could require that employees get the COVID-19 vaccine. So could legislation. Yet neither option is simple, says Alison Braley-Rattai of Brock University.

  Commentary

  Dec 19, 2020
• Anti-mask protesters descend on Vancouver for 2nd day of ‘mega freedom rally’

  A smaller crowd turned out to the Vancouver Art Gallery Sunday, a day after more than 1,000 people showed up for a 'mega freedom rally.'

  Oct 18, 2020
• Conspiracies are spreading over coronavirus vaccines before one even exists

  In recent weeks, vaccine opponents have made several unsubstantiated claims.

  Health

  Apr 29, 2020
• Samoa charges anti-vaxxer as deadly measles epidemic shuts down nation

  The battle to quell the devastating outbreak has been complicated by a vocal anti-vaccination movement, officials say.

  World

  Dec 6, 2019
• Experts say group challenging Ontario’s child vaccination law unlikely to succeed

  The group alleges the Immunization of School Pupils Act breaches several charter rights, including those to freedom of conscience and religion as well as liberty and security of the person.

  Canada

  Oct 29, 2019
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• Calling the shots — how Canadian teens can defy their anti-vaxxer parents

  In Canada, the age of consent for most medical procedures is usually younger than 18, says Timothy Caulfield of the University of Alberta.

  Commentary

  Jun 2, 2019
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• The sly ways anti-vaxxers are spreading misinformation online

  Health experts say it's "very easy" to be pulled into anti-vaccine websites without realizing.

  Health

  May 29, 2019