Anti-vaxx groups target GPs as efforts to derail rollout continue From encouraging people to book fake vaccine appointments to aggressive online attacks, the movement appears to be getting increasingly destructive.
GPs call out ‘atrocious’ anti-vaxx ambush Anti-vaccination organisers are calling for supporters to attend GP consultations and ‘educate’ doctors on informed consent.
Online Australian anti-vaxx groups grow by nearly 300%: Report To help tackle misinformation, the Australian Academy of Science has launched a guide about the science of immunisation.
How one GP is tackling the ‘dangerous’ scourge of medical misinformation Dr Preeya Alexander is worried about the spread of COVID-19 misinformation on social media and fears it will only become worse as the vaccine rollout gets underway.
Facebook slammed over news takedown ahead of vaccine rollout The ban has triggered a major backlash from doctors, leaders and public health experts.
RACGP President calls out rogue MP over COVID misinformation UPDATED: Dr Karen Price has condemned Federal MP Craig Kelly’s appearance on a podcast hosted by ‘disgraced former celebrity chef’ Pete Evans.
Medical misinformation threatens to derail COVID health response But would censoring high profile spreaders of non-evidence-based content do more harm than good?
Pete Evans slammed for ‘unacceptable’ comments about Dr Harry Nespolon The former celebrity chef seemed to suggest the recently deceased RACGP President did not know how to best treat his pancreatic cancer.
RACGP calls out ‘anti-virus activewear’ Clothing manufacturer Lorna Jane has been forced to rebrand a range of activewear the company claims protects ‘against viruses and germs’.
Social media platforms seek to stop misinformation The RACGP has applauded steps to limit the impact of pseudo-scientific information during the coronavirus pandemic.