A verbal series. Part 6. The term now is not merely a way to describe someone who opposes using vaccines altogether, but also encompasses anyone who opposes mandatory vaccinations. Why does it matter?
They're playing with fire though, because the universe of people who oppose mandatory vaccination is obviously far larger than those who oppose vaccines in general (and in fact includes many public health practitioners); yes, some people will be pushed to support vaccine mandates in order not to be an "anti-vaxxer", but likely far more will begin to question vaccines in general now that they've already been lumped in with those who do.
They're playing with fire though, because the universe of people who oppose mandatory vaccination is obviously far larger than those who oppose vaccines in general (and in fact includes many public health practitioners); yes, some people will be pushed to support vaccine mandates in order not to be an "anti-vaxxer", but likely far more will begin to question vaccines in general now that they've already been lumped in with those who do.