Monthly Archives: January 2016

US anti-vaccination leaders incite more threats against Dr Paul Offit

Many posts have been written about the incitement of violence and the violent rhetoric which has become de rigueur in the anti-vaccination movement. The increased vilification of healthcare professionals, researchers, politicians, journalists, bereaved parents, and layperson activists – incited by the likes of … Continue reading

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Anti-vaccine nurses and midwives 2

Gemma Seabourne is a registered nurse from Western Australia. Her Facebook profile lists her position – a clinical nurse – and place of employment, at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital: On March 19 2015, on the 9 News Perth Facebook page, … Continue reading

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The mobbing of Riley Hughes’ family by anti-vaccination thugs

Yesterday, Mamamia published an article which outlined the thuggery of the anti-vaccination movement towards Mia Freedman and the family of Riley Hughes. Riley Hughes passed away from whooping cough, in March 2015. Since then his parents, Catherine and Greg, and … Continue reading

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Embedded in the hive-mind of the anti-vaccination ‘cult’

Okay, it is not strictly accurate to call the anti-vaccination movement a “cult”. One of the main features of a cult is the existence of a supreme leader; anti-vaccinationism is a many-headed beast, with many charismatic leaders – such as … Continue reading

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Anti-vaccine chiropractors 66 – adjusting a 3 day old baby in hospital

First off, a quick note: readers will notice that this post is entitled Anti-vaccine chiropractors 66. Where are the other ones, from 51-65? They were previously named Anti-vaccine chiropractors redux 1-15.  As I thought the original Anti-vaccine chiropractors series would forever … Continue reading

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Anti-vaccine nurses and midwives 1

UPDATE FEBRUARY 21 2017 Joanne Howard has had identical conditions placed on both her nursing and midwifery registrations: Conditions: The Practitioner is to undertake and successfully complete a program of education, approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia … Continue reading

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