The Rise of Anti-Vaccine Misinformation

This chapter examines the influence of a former Pfizer executive who transitioned into a prominent anti-vaccine advocate amid the pandemic. Highlighting the spread of misinformation regarding COVID-19 vaccines, the chapter discusses unfounded claims affecting public perception and health decisions, particularly relating to female fertility. It illustrates the consequences of this rhetoric on societal attitudes towards vaccination and the alarming rise in vaccine skepticism fueled by social media and alternative platforms.