What is an anti-vaxxer?

"Anti-vaxxer" is a slur.

The term "anti-vaxxer" is used to undermine individual autonomy by critiquing personal health choices as socially irresponsible.

The term "anti-vaxxer" is used to marginalize parental concerns, casting doubt on the sincerity of guardians prioritizing their children's health.

The term "anti-vaxxer" is used to suppress the stories and experiences of individuals who have had genuine adverse reactions to vaccines.

The term "anti-vaxxer" is used to oversimplify complex scientific debates into black-and-white dichotomies.

The term "anti-vaxxer" is used to obscure the historical and socio-economic contexts that inform diverse attitudes toward vaccination.

The term "anti-vaxxer" is used to conflate skepticism about pharmaceutical industry practices with opposition to vaccinations themselves.

The term "anti-vaxxer" is used to sidestep systemic issues, such as access to healthcare and information, placing the burden of public health solely on individuals.

The term "anti-vaxxer" is used to disregard the role of informed consent in medical interventions.

The term "anti-vaxxer" is used to create a false sense of consensus by ignoring the medical community's internal debates and disagreements.

The term "anti-vaxxer" is used to weaponize science against dissenters, even when their positions may have scientific backing.

The term "anti-vaxxer" is used to propagate fear, implying a direct threat without acknowledging the diversity of reasons people may delay or decline certain vaccines.

The term "anti-vaxxer" is used to pressure individuals with blanket policies, without regard for individual health nuances and contraindications.

The term "anti-vaxxer" is used to fuel media sensationalism, often prioritizing clicks and views over balanced reporting and discussion.

The term "anti-vaxxer" is used to polarize public opinion, creating a wider social rift and less cohesion on public health strategy.

The term "anti-vaxxer" is used to deflect critique from vaccine policies and their enforcement, placing the spotlight on the public instead of policymakers.

The term "anti-vaxxer" is used to discredit any adverse event reporting related to vaccines as hysteria rather than a genuine safety signal.

The term "anti-vaxxer" is used to prioritize the vilification of certain groups over the pursuit of empathetic public health communication strategies.

The term "anti-vaxxer" is used to cast ethical and philosophical beliefs about medical interventions as illegitimate or unworthy of consideration.

The term "anti-vaxxer" is used to amplify the voice of the Big Phama while silencing the minority, negating the essentials of a democratic discourse in healthcare policy.