Topic: Desiree Jennings

3 chapters across the catalog

Clown World
Episode 1391 49:26 - 51:55

1391: Clown World

Desiree Jennings, Redskins Cheerleader YouTube Viral Video

A decade-old clip of a CDC official discussing Desiree Jennings, a Washington Redskins cheerleader who claimed a flu vaccine caused her to only be able to walk backwards, is revisited. The official lamented that students trust viral YouTube videos over government agencies like the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Blow The Drill Baby
Episode 196 1:33:09 - 1:36:27

196: Blow The Drill Baby

Vaccine Skepticism, Desiree Jennings Viral Video

A viral video featuring Redskins cheerleader Desiree Jennings, who claimed to suffer a neurological reaction to a flu shot, is cited as a major driver of vaccine skepticism among students. Health experts express frustration that YouTube clips carry more weight than scientific data. The statistical claims made by news reports regarding the reach of the video are questioned.

Attack Of The Icebergs
Episode 152 11:45 - 15:03

152: Attack Of The Icebergs

Desiree Jennings Flu Shot Controversy and Hoax Claims

The case of cheerleader Desiree Jennings, who claimed to suffer from a neurological disorder causing her to walk backwards after a flu shot, is identified as a potential scam. Research suggests the condition was linked to a practitioner of alternative medicine, leading to skepticism regarding the validity of the vaccine-induced injury.