Is The Covid-19 Vaccination A Plot By The Government?

This review explores the detrimental impacts of myths and conspiracy theories related to COVID-19 and vaccines on vaccine refusals. The claim that “Medical peer-reviewed literature shows” that COVID vaccines are not safe is false, as the vaccines do not contain any such thing. Conspiracy theories about potential vaccines have circulated among anti-vaxxer groups and in viral videos. In Plandemic, Mikovits falsely claims that any COVID-19 vaccine will “kill millions”. A survey commissioned by nonprofit Surgo Ventures found that 16% of eligible Americans are a hardened group of COVID-19 skeptics steeped in conspiracy theories.

The COVID-19 “infodemic” continues to undermine trust in vaccination efforts aiming to bring an end to the pandemic. This review discusses the possible detrimental impacts of myths and conspiracy theories related to COVID-19 and vaccine on vaccine refusals. It also discusses the impact of online speculation about the origins of COVID-19 on vaccine hesitancy and antivaccine sentiment. Online speculation about the origins of COVID-19 is soaring after a new report from the Energy Department concluding the coronavirus that has caused widespread vaccine hesitancy.

Health denialism might be an important determinant of adherence to preventive measures during the epidemic.