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Antivaccine activism linked to large numbers of preventable COVID deaths

April 6, 2026Prof Peter Hotez MD PhD DSc(hon)

Peter Hotez argues that refusal of COVID vaccines during Delta and BA.1 Omicron led to 200,000 to 300,000 needless deaths, blaming politicized antivaccine activism and influencer-driven promotion of ivermectin.

Yes, among people who refused Covid vaccines during the delta and BA.1 omicron waves in 2021-22, that resulted in 200,000-300,000 needless deaths.
They were victims of antivaccine activism driven by politics
the corrupt wellness/influencer industry pushing ivermectin
Prof Peter Hotez MD PhD DSc(hon)
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