antivaxers
Injection refusal advocates
Antivaxers are people who oppose vaccination, whether for themselves, their children, or as public health policy.
The term carries dismissive connotations, implying the position is irrational or conspiratorial: The comments section was full of antivaxers spreading misinformation.
Those who hold such views rarely use the label for themselves.
Also spelled anti-vaxxers.
Disposition toward doubt
- distrustAbsence of confidence
- questioningSeeking answers through inquiry
- warinessCautious distrust
- side effectsUnintended treatment consequences
uncertainty · reservations · wait-and-see · needle fear · long-term effects · second opinions · risk-benefit · informed choice
Sudden eruption of trouble
- measlesContagious viral rash illness
- polioParalytic viral infection
- epidemicWidespread disease occurrence
- herd immunityWidespread resistance protecting all
immunocompromised · transmission · whooping cough · public health · quarantine · pandemic · vulnerable populations · mortality
Unproven secret plot beliefs
- pseudoscienceBogus methodology posing as factual
- disinformationIntentional deceptive falsehoods
- fake newsIntentionally deceptive media content
- WakefieldWest Yorkshire municipality
social media · cherry-picking · myths · echo chambers · viral posts · alternative medicine · natural immunity · fearmongering
Formal argument on issues
- polarizationSeparation into opposing extremes
- mandatesAuthoritative commands or requirements
- exemptionsReleases from obligation
- parental choiceFamilies selecting children's education
religious freedom · court cases · legislation · civil liberties · public discourse · government policy · bodily autonomy · informed consent
Direct effort for reform
- protestPublic expression of disapproval
- ralliesGathers or recovers
- grassrootsCommon people as political base
- petitionFormal written appeal
coalition · advocacy groups · demonstrations · boycott · networks · influencers · celebrity endorsement · online communities
skepticism
Disposition toward doubt
- distrustAbsence of confidence
- questioningSeeking answers through inquiry
- warinessCautious distrust
side effects · uncertainty · reservations · wait-and-see · needle fear · long-term effects · second opinions · risk-benefit · informed choice · cautious
outbreak
Sudden eruption of trouble
- measlesContagious viral rash illness
- polioParalytic viral infection
- epidemicWidespread disease occurrence
herd immunity · immunocompromised · transmission · whooping cough · public health · quarantine · pandemic · vulnerable populations · mortality · hospitalization
conspiracy theories
Unproven secret plot beliefs
- pseudoscienceBogus methodology posing as factual
- disinformationIntentional deceptive falsehoods
- fake newsIntentionally deceptive media content
Wakefield · social media · cherry-picking · myths · echo chambers · viral posts · alternative medicine · natural immunity · fearmongering · misrepresentation
debate
Formal argument on issues
- polarizationSeparation into opposing extremes
- mandatesAuthoritative commands or requirements
- exemptionsReleases from obligation
parental choice · religious freedom · court cases · legislation · civil liberties · public discourse · government policy · bodily autonomy · informed consent · school enrollment
activism
Direct effort for reform
- protestPublic expression of disapproval
- ralliesGathers or recovers
- grassrootsCommon people as political base
petition · coalition · advocacy groups · demonstrations · boycott · networks · influencers · celebrity endorsement · online communities · solidarity