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== | ==Australian Vaccination-risks Network== | ||
The Australian Vaccination-risks Network was | The '''Australian Vaccination-risks Network''' (AVN) is an organization based in [[Australia]] that promotes [[vaccine hesitancy]] and [[anti-vaccination]] views. It was founded in 1994 and has been involved in various controversies related to its stance on [[vaccination]]. | ||
[[File:NSW_Gov_Gazette_Week_No.41,_2010,_p_5253.png|thumb|right|The NSW Government Gazette notice regarding the AVN.]] | |||
===History=== | |||
The AVN was originally established as the Australian Vaccination Network. It was founded by Meryl Dorey, who has been a prominent figure in the anti-vaccination movement in Australia. The organization claims to provide information about the risks of vaccination, but it has been criticized for spreading misinformation. | |||
In 2010, the [[New South Wales]] government issued a public warning about the AVN, stating that the organization was misleading the public by providing incorrect and misleading information about vaccination. | |||
== | ===Controversies=== | ||
In 2014, the AVN was | The AVN has been involved in numerous controversies over the years. It has been accused of spreading false information about the safety and efficacy of vaccines, which has led to public health concerns. The organization has also been subject to legal actions and investigations by health authorities. | ||
In 2014, the AVN was ordered by the New South Wales Department of Fair Trading to change its name to reflect its anti-vaccination stance more accurately. This led to the adoption of the current name, Australian Vaccination-risks Network. | |||
===Awards=== | |||
[[File:ASI_Bent_Spoon_Award.JPG|thumb|left|The Bent Spoon Award, which the AVN received in 2010.]] | |||
In 2010, the AVN was awarded the [[Bent Spoon Award]] by the [[Australian Skeptics]] for "the perpetrator of the most preposterous piece of paranormal or pseudoscientific piffle." This award is given to individuals or organizations that are considered to have made significant contributions to the promotion of pseudoscience. | |||
==Activities== | ==Activities== | ||
The AVN | The AVN conducts various activities, including publishing newsletters, organizing events, and maintaining a website that promotes its views on vaccination. The organization claims to advocate for "informed choice" regarding vaccination, but it has been criticized for promoting anti-vaccination propaganda. | ||
==Criticism== | |||
The AVN has faced significant criticism from medical professionals, scientists, and public health officials. Critics argue that the organization's activities undermine public health efforts to control vaccine-preventable diseases. The AVN's promotion of vaccine hesitancy is seen as contributing to outbreaks of diseases such as [[measles]] and [[whooping cough]]. | |||
== | ==Related pages== | ||
* [[Vaccination]] | |||
* [[Vaccine hesitancy]] | |||
* [[Anti-vaccination movement]] | |||
* [[Public health]] | |||
[[Category: | [[Category:Anti-vaccination organizations]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Organizations established in 1994]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Health in Australia]] | ||
Latest revision as of 14:18, 21 February 2025
Australian anti-vaccination group
Australian Vaccination-risks Network[edit]
The Australian Vaccination-risks Network (AVN) is an organization based in Australia that promotes vaccine hesitancy and anti-vaccination views. It was founded in 1994 and has been involved in various controversies related to its stance on vaccination.
History[edit]
The AVN was originally established as the Australian Vaccination Network. It was founded by Meryl Dorey, who has been a prominent figure in the anti-vaccination movement in Australia. The organization claims to provide information about the risks of vaccination, but it has been criticized for spreading misinformation.
In 2010, the New South Wales government issued a public warning about the AVN, stating that the organization was misleading the public by providing incorrect and misleading information about vaccination.
Controversies[edit]
The AVN has been involved in numerous controversies over the years. It has been accused of spreading false information about the safety and efficacy of vaccines, which has led to public health concerns. The organization has also been subject to legal actions and investigations by health authorities.
In 2014, the AVN was ordered by the New South Wales Department of Fair Trading to change its name to reflect its anti-vaccination stance more accurately. This led to the adoption of the current name, Australian Vaccination-risks Network.
Awards[edit]
In 2010, the AVN was awarded the Bent Spoon Award by the Australian Skeptics for "the perpetrator of the most preposterous piece of paranormal or pseudoscientific piffle." This award is given to individuals or organizations that are considered to have made significant contributions to the promotion of pseudoscience.
Activities[edit]
The AVN conducts various activities, including publishing newsletters, organizing events, and maintaining a website that promotes its views on vaccination. The organization claims to advocate for "informed choice" regarding vaccination, but it has been criticized for promoting anti-vaccination propaganda.
Criticism[edit]
The AVN has faced significant criticism from medical professionals, scientists, and public health officials. Critics argue that the organization's activities undermine public health efforts to control vaccine-preventable diseases. The AVN's promotion of vaccine hesitancy is seen as contributing to outbreaks of diseases such as measles and whooping cough.
