anti-vaxers
Inoculation opposition group
Anti-vaxers are people who oppose vaccination, whether for themselves, their children, or as public health policy.
The term is usually dismissive or hostile, implying the position is irrational or dangerous: The comments section was flooded with anti-vaxers spreading misinformation.
Also spelled anti-vaxxers.
Someone holding this position is anti-vax.
Separation into opposing extremes
- debateFormal argument on issues
- mandatesAuthoritative commands or requirements
- segregationForced separation by group
- discriminationUnjust differential treatment
ostracism · protests · rallies · confrontation · divisiveness · outrage · backlash
Clandestine coordinated scheming
- mercuryLiquid metallic element
- thimerosalOrganomercury antiseptic preservative
- toxinsHarmful biological substances
- cover-upHiding wrongdoing from public
whistleblower · Wakefield · debunked · pseudoscience · fearmongering · distrust · hoax · propaganda
Sudden eruption of trouble
- measlesContagious viral rash illness
- whooping-coughInfectious respiratory disease
- vulnerableOpen to attack
- immunocompromisedReduced ability to fight infection
epidemiology · containment · quarantine · exposure · transmission
Secondary, unintended outcomes
- injuryPhysical or psychological harm
- autoimmuneBody attacks itself
- feverElevated body temperature
- inflammationProtective tissue response
polarization
Separation into opposing extremes
- debateFormal argument on issues
- mandatesAuthoritative commands or requirements
- segregationForced separation by group
discrimination · ostracism · protests · rallies · confrontation · divisiveness · outrage · backlash
conspiracy
Clandestine coordinated scheming
- mercuryLiquid metallic element
- thimerosalOrganomercury antiseptic preservative
- toxinsHarmful biological substances
cover-up · whistleblower · Wakefield · debunked · pseudoscience · fearmongering · distrust · hoax · propaganda · misleading
outbreak
Sudden eruption of trouble
- measlesContagious viral rash illness
- whooping-coughInfectious respiratory disease
- vulnerableOpen to attack
immunocompromised · epidemiology · containment · quarantine · exposure · transmission
refusers
People who decline
- opt-outChoose not to participate
side-effects
Secondary, unintended outcomes
- injuryPhysical or psychological harm
- autoimmuneBody attacks itself
- feverElevated body temperature
inflammation · ingredients · preservatives · adjuvants · contamination
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