Probe sought on Pentagon's alleged anti-vax campaign

Rappler — June 17, 2024, 01:00 AM UTC

Summary: Calls for a probe into the Pentagon's alleged anti-vax campaign arise after a Reuters report revealed a misinformation campaign against Chinese vaccines. The campaign targeted the Philippines and other regions. Vaccine hesitancy was prevalent among Filipinos, with Pfizer being the preferred choice. The US campaign backfired, leading to criticism and demands for accountability. ACT Teachers Representative France Castro urges an investigation.

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US military may have smeared Sinovac vaccine, expert suggests (The Manila Times)
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Sinovac responds to US campaign discrediting China's Covid-19 vaccine (South China Morning Post)
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Pentagon ran secret anti-vax campaign against China during pandemic (The Straits Times)
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Snowden criticizes Pentagon's anti-vax disinformation campaign (Newsweek)
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