Topic: Anti Vaxxers

Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla appeared on CNBC's "Mad Money" to discuss the company's earnings. He attributed lower COVID-19 vaccine uptake to "vaccine fatigue" and "anti-vaxxer rhetoric," while Jim Cramer expressed confusion over why more people are not following his lead in getting boosted.

Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla addresses the World Economic Forum regarding the challenges of distributing vaccines to "uneducated" populations who resist vaccination. He also discusses being the target of conspiracy theories, including a false report that he was arrested by the FBI.

Comedian and commentator Jimmy Dore faces backlash after sharing the side effects he experienced following his second vaccine dose. Despite being vaccinated, Dore was labeled an "anti-vaxxer" by critics. He laments the lack of intellectual curiosity in modern journalism regarding establishment narratives.

The Merriam-Webster dictionary has updated its definition of "anti-vaxxer" to include those who oppose vaccine mandates. Additionally, the hosts discuss reports of unusual side effects, including a listener's anecdote and a Sky News report linking COVID-19 to erectile dysfunction.

Anthony Fauci is advocating for widespread influenza vaccination in the fall of 2020 to prevent the healthcare system from being overwhelmed by dual respiratory outbreaks. He expressed concern that the anti-vaccine movement might interfere with COVID-19 recovery timelines. Public skepticism is reportedly growing globally as countries like the UK review overcounted death statistics and implement mandatory mask mandates.

NPR reported on the use of a 1969 Brady Bunch episode by anti-vaccination groups to suggest measles is a minor illness. Actress Maureen McCormick, who played Marcia Brady, expressed anger that her image was being used to promote anti-vaccine sentiments. The hosts critique NPR's framing and the media's focus on a decades-old sitcom episode.