The Politics of Covid Vaccine Hesitancy and Opposition #MMPMID35600736
Sorell T; Butler J
Polit Q 2022[Apr]; 93 (2): 347-351 PMID35600736show ga
Opposition to vaccines is not a new phenomenon, but positions once associated with traditional religious or conservative stances have given way to some highly disparate views that transcend traditional left/right/religious divisions. This article reviews recent literature showing how social media has contributed to the spread of conspiracy theories around Covid-19 and mass vaccination programmes. The narratives discussed are principally those of the right and the religious right.