Monthly Archives: April 2013

Queensland anti-vaccine science teacher to teach students about immunisation?

Posted on April 19, 2013 by

Overnight an anti-vaccinationist exploded on the Facebook page of NSW Greens MLC John Kaye. Mr Kaye has been strident in his opposition to the anti-vaccine movement, and the danger they pose to our children. And, it is wholly welcome that … Continue reading →

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Meryl Dorey rallies the troops against Steve Hambleton: they deliver the goods

Posted on April 13, 2013 by

This quick post will mostly consist of screenshots. As is my want, I like to present anti-vaccinationists in the wild; just so the community can see what lurks behind their ethically challenged claims and beliefs. I keep getting told that … Continue reading →

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The Chiropractors’ Association of Australia: the compulsion of anti-vaccinationism

Posted on April 10, 2013 by

Over the last couple of months attention has been brought upon chiropractors and their tendency towards anti-vaccination misinformation. In March, Amy Corderoy wrote this piece in the Sydney Morning Herald, showing that chiropractors were receiving this (on CAA letterhead) Continuing Professional Development (CPD) training from … Continue reading →

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AVN slammed in South Australian Parliament

Posted on April 6, 2013 by

I’m hoping this becomes a slammed-in-parliament series. Last week I wrote this post: Anti-vaccination network slammed in NSW Parliament. I have just found out that two of my favourite groups – anti-vaccinationists, and general conspiracy wingnuts – were served a cold dish of whoop-arse … Continue reading →

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Drowning in False Balance, with Channel Seven News

Posted on April 6, 2013 by

Over six months ago I wrote about WIN News, and its decision to interview anti-vaccination campaigner, Meryl Dorey, in a segment alerting the community to a Measles outbreak. The interview got all the negative attention it deserved, making it all the … Continue reading →

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Anti-vaccination network slammed in NSW Parliament

Posted on April 2, 2013 by

As regular anti-vaccination watchers would be aware, due to the stunning work of Meryl Dorey and her anti-vaccination organisation, the Australian Vaccination Network, questionable health service providers of all stripes will be held to greater account by the NSW Health … Continue reading →

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