Anti-vaxxer

Trump order reduces US vaccine schedule, seeks to split MMR shot, cites autism diagnoses

The order advances a goal of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an anti-vaccine activist who has promoted a link between vaccines and autism that scientists have repeatedly debunked.

AUGUST 11, 2026|ByREUTERS

A vial of MMR vaccine is prepared at Doctor Gary M. Kramer, MD, PA's Pediatric office on September 12, 2025, in Coral Gables, Florida

US CDC will not publish report showing COVID vaccine effectiveness

"Scientific reports are routinely reviewed at multiple levels to ensure they meet the highest standards before publication," said HHS spokesperson Andrew Nixon.

APRIL 22, 2026|ByREUTERS

Doctors treating a baby incubated suffering from a measles infection; illustrative

Measles outbreak: 11 children hospitalized, three in serious condition

Senior health officials also warn of a potential mass infection at the upcoming Lag Ba'omer Mount Meron pilgrimage, as vaccination rates in certain haredi communities remain very low.

MAY 15, 2025|ByDR. ITAY GAL

IN NOVEMBER 2021, Israel moved to vaccinate children over age five (Illustrative).

Is COVID over? A requiem for the coronavirus pandemic

For many people, the arbitrary nature of the pandemic, with tough rules one day about things like masks, and then rules discarded the next, has left an imprint.

MAY 12, 2023|BySETH J. FRANTZMAN

Anti-vaccine group found plotting attacks in Britain

A secret army of more than 200 ex-servicemen and women plotted to cause chaos across Britain with a series of "anti-vaccine offensives."

AUGUST 30, 2021ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Anti-vaccine demonstrators hold signs during a protest in Westminster, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, in London, Britain, June 21, 2021.

Anti-vaxxers are narcissistic - opinion

“’Anti-vaxxer’ is a derogatory name being given to people [who simply want to] exercise their right to free will.” Free will to do what? Kill others?

AUGUST 29, 2021ByBRIAN BLUM

Injecting a dose of truth into the pandemic conversation.

Jabless and jobless: What being an anti-vaxxer in Israel should cost - editorial

The government’s recent “go get vaccinated” campaign is good, but this does not go far enough. Sanctions against the unvaccinated should be considered.

AUGUST 25, 2021ByJPOST EDITORIAL

Jerusalem resident Klara Brieff is seen getting the third COVID-19 vaccine at a Meuhedet clinic, on August 1, 2021.

Pfizer’s FDA approval is another strike against anti-vaxxers - analysis

Now, it is likely that many more people will sign up to get the jab, say health experts, in that they will have even more confidence in the safety of the vaccine.

AUGUST 25, 2021ByMAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN

Israelis protest against the government's handling of coercion of vaccines, on haBima Square in Tel Aviv, on February 15, 2021.

Anti-vaxxer causes mass-infection in special needs kindergarten

An anti-vaxxer got infected with COVID-19 and sent her twins to their special needs kindergarten, sparking a mass-infection.

AUGUST 23, 2021ByARIELLA MARSDEN

Anti Covid-19 vaccine injection activists protest outside a vaccination center of Magen David Adom, in Jerusalem,

Who are Israel’s COVID-19 anti-vaxxers? New survey

New survey shows 75% of Israelis expect to be placed under lockdown

AUGUST 17, 2021ByMAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN

A haredi Orthodox man waits to be vaccinated against the COVID-19 coronavirus in Bnei Brak, a haredi city in Israel, Dec. 21, 2020.

What happens when anti-vaxxers contract COVID?

Should anti-vaxxers get a taste of the “fake news” they’ve been peddling?

AUGUST 12, 2021ByBRIAN BLUM

Anti-vaccine demonstrators shut slogans during a protest in Athens last month

Facebook removes Russian network that targeted influencers to peddle anti-vax messages

Facebook said on Tuesday it had removed a network of accounts from Russia that it linked to a marketing firm that aimed to enlist influencers to push anti-vaccine content about the COVID-19 jabs.

AUGUST 10, 2021ByREUTERS