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EPISODE · Aug 11, 2023 · 44 MIN

TWiV Special: Toppling the anti-vaxxer pyramid with "flu-shot cheerleader" Desiree Townsend

from This Week in Virology · host Vincent Racaniello

Vincent speaks with Desirée Townsend about how she felt used and indoctrinated by the anti-vaxx movement, the science surrounding her autoimmune disorder, and why she is no longer the "flu shot cheerleader," but a cheerleader for flu shots. Subscribe (free): Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, RSS, email Become a patron of TWiV! Links for this episode Desiree on Instagram and LinkedIn 'Flu-shot cheerleader' speaks out (NBC) 'Flu-shot cheerleader' back with a warning (NBC) Timestamps by Jolene. Thanks! Intro music is by Ronald Jenkees Send your virology questions and comments to [email protected]

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