Category Archives: anti-vaccination dishonesty

“I am anti-vaccine, but, the AVN is not”, says the AVN

Before Stop the Australian Vaccination Network got rolling, the anti-vaccination pressure group, the Australian Vaccination Network, had a motto: But, have no fear. You can still buy the t-shirt: So, it is always intriguing when senior members of the anti-vaccination … Continue reading

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Meryl’s missing press release

Meryl Dorey, of the anti-vaccination pressure group the Australian Vaccination Network, sent out two press releases yesterday. One was posted to Facebook (briefly, before it was deleted when someone asked the AVN a question) and Twitter. That press release has been … Continue reading

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Meryl – of the family – Dorey versus the TGA (with a little help from her friend)

Meryl Dorey, the former President – but, still Public Officer – of the anti-vaccination organisation, the Australian Vaccination Network, has had her fair share of trouble with government acronyms. Last week this continued. With some help from her friend, Leon … Continue reading

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Australian arm of the anti-vaccination cult openly and honestly embraces its anti-vaccinationism

As most people would already be aware, the coy anti-vaccine President of the anti-vaccination organisation the Australian Vaccination Network has stepped down. The squeaky toy has been passed to another for an indeterminate period. In announcing the new President, Meryl … Continue reading

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Stay up to date with Meryl Dorey and the Australian Vaccination Network

When I was a boy I loved Happy Days. It was set in the 1950s. The Fonz was cool. Even when he couldn’t admit he was wrong. And that Pinky Tuscadero… Fonzie also liked to jump things Meryl Dorey and … Continue reading

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Messenger’s Mendacious Mail-outs

Everyone remembers Stephanie Messenger: childhood infectious disease advocate? Her hideous childhood infectious disease advocacy book has been gaining some prominence again of late, given that it has unfortunately made its way on to the Amazon and Book Depository lists. Booktopia removed … Continue reading

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Do as I say, minions; not as I do – Meryl Dorey

Happy New Year to all, and I wish everyone all the love and success they deserve. Meryl Dorey popped in to the Australian Vaccination Network Facebook page for a brief appearance. Dorey has been busy finding a new name for … Continue reading

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Erwin Alber: the world’s worst person

Most people are aware of the anti-vaccinationist, Erwin Alber. Most people are aware that there is no grotesque conspiracy theory in which he will not indulge: Holocaust-denialism; homophobia (caused by vaccines); chemtrails; AIDS-denialism. The list is endless with this guy. … Continue reading

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The vast majority of doctors refuse the flu shot: another wilful myth from the AVN

Meryl Dorey has been on a bit of a roll of late. At the same time I have been a bit derelict in my duty, but, Dorey rolled out another canard today: a piece of misinformation about influenza vaccine uptake … Continue reading

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Another grubby press release from the Australian Vaccination Network

Anti-vaccinationist Meryl Dorey and her anti-vaccination organisation, the Australian Vaccination Network, have a long history of inviting public health personnel to AVN seminars/fundraisers. Anti-vaccinationists crave the legitimacy of real public health professionals. They don’t have any of their own. They do … Continue reading

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