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How the Modern Anti-Vaccine Movement Resembles a Religious Cult

Vincent Iannelli, MD / March 2, 2026 / Aaron Siri, Andy Wakefield, Anthony Fauci, Cheryl Hines, Del Bigtree, Diego Rivera, JB Handley, Kim Stagliano, Liz Churchill, Maurice Hilleman, Paul Offit, Peter McCullough, purebloods, RFK Jr, Stanley Plotkin, Tucker Carlson, Vaccination, vaccinianity, vaccinology

The modern anti-vaccine movement is likened to a religious cult, with figures like Andrew Wakefield as its prophet and various influencers as its disciples. This movement promotes unfounded beliefs against vaccines, often dismissing scientific evidence. Critics argue that its followers exhibit a faith-based mentality, prioritizing ideology over factual information.

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Did Tom Shimabukuro Say COVID Vaccines Were Causing Debilitating Illnesses?

Vincent Iannelli, MD / March 2, 2026 / Esai Morales, long-covid, Peter McCullough, Robert Malone, spike detox, spike proteins, supplements, TexasLindsay, Tom Shimabukuro, vaccine injury, VAERS

Tom Shimabukuro, Director of the CDC Vaccine Task Force, did not claim that COVID vaccines cause debilitating illnesses, contrary to misinformation by anti-vaccine influencers. He acknowledged reports of health issues following vaccination and reiterated the importance of vaccine safety, emphasizing studies show vaccines may protect against long COVID.

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RFK Jr’s ACIP Committee Has Scheduled a Meeting Next Month

Vincent Iannelli, MD / March 1, 2026 / ACIP, Highwire, long-covid, Retsef Levi, RFK Jr, SIRVA, TTS, vaccine injuries, VAERS

The upcoming ACIP meeting, led by RFK Jr., will focus on discussions surrounding COVID-19 vaccine injuries and Long-COVID, diverting attention from measles resurgence and vaccine hesitancy. Critics argue that the committee’s agenda aims to blame vaccines for Long-COVID symptoms, despite studies indicating higher risks among unvaccinated individuals.

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Where Were the Autistic Kids and Adults in the 1970s?

Vincent Iannelli, MD / February 26, 2026 / autism epidemic, autistic adults, Daniel Pompa, Del Bigtree, IDEA, late autism diagnosis, lost generation, Rain Man, RFK Jr, state institutions, undiagnosed autism, Willowbrook

The absence of autistic children in public schools during the 1970s resulted from societal stigma and institutionalization, rather than a lack of autism. Legislation like the Education for All Handicapped Children Act in 1975 and advocacy efforts helped integrate these children into educational settings, leading to better awareness and diagnosis of autism over time.

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