antivaxxer
Immunization opponent today
An antivaxxer is someone who opposes vaccination, whether for themselves, their children, or as public health policy.
The term gained prominence during debates over childhood immunizations and intensified during the COVID-19 pandemic.
It's typically used dismissively by those who support vaccines: My uncle became an antivaxxer after reading conspiracy theories online.
Also spelled anti-vaxxer.
Intentional deceptive falsehoods
- conspiracyClandestine coordinated scheming
- pseudoscienceBogus methodology posing as factual
- hoaxDeliberate deception for effect
- fake newsIntentionally deceptive media content
myths · propaganda · rumors · quackery · misbelief · fallacy · misconception · fearmongering
Separation into opposing extremes
- debateFormal argument on issues
- backlashStrong negative reaction
- divisionSplitting into parts
- stigmaMark of dishonor
distrust · outcry · protest · dissent · boycott · exemption · refusal · noncompliance
Contagious viral rash illness
- outbreakSudden eruption of trouble
- epidemicWidespread disease occurrence
- herd immunityWidespread resistance protecting all
- polioParalytic viral infection
pertussis · mumps · rubella · transmission · immunocompromised · resurgence · whooping cough · infection
One who doubts claims
- activistVigorous cause champion
- denialismRejection of established facts
- movementChange in position
- natural immunityAcquired resistance through exposure
Jenny McCarthy · mommy blogger · influencer · online community · echo chamber · true believer
disinformation
Intentional deceptive falsehoods
- conspiracyClandestine coordinated scheming
- pseudoscienceBogus methodology posing as factual
- hoaxDeliberate deception for effect
fake news · myths · propaganda · rumors · quackery · misbelief · fallacy · misconception · fearmongering · cherry-picking
polarization
Separation into opposing extremes
stigma · distrust · outcry · protest · dissent · boycott · exemption · refusal · noncompliance · parental rights
measles
Contagious viral rash illness
- outbreakSudden eruption of trouble
- epidemicWidespread disease occurrence
- herd immunityWidespread resistance protecting all
polio · pertussis · mumps · rubella · transmission · immunocompromised · resurgence · whooping cough · infection · contagion
skeptic
One who doubts claims
Jenny McCarthy · natural immunity · mommy blogger · influencer · online community · echo chamber · true believer
antivaxxerimmunologist
Immune system specialist
epidemiologist · pediatrician · Anthony Fauci · health minister · public health nurse