If you’re familiar with anti-vaccine rhetoric, you’ve likely heard of Dr. Sarah Bennett, a notorious figure in the realm of misinformation and alternative medicine. Her website claims that vaccines—deemed “dangerous and faulty by Big Pharma”—are responsible for a myriad of health issues, from ADHD to gastrointestinal problems. According to Politifact, Sarah has established herself as one of the twelve influencers behind a staggering 65% of all anti-vaccine misinformation on social media, which is quite a lot of nonsense. Recently, during a session with Ohio state lawmakers, she claimed that “you’ve probably seen the viral images of individuals who received the vaccine and now they’re magnetized. They can stick keys to their foreheads and even hang spoons and forks on their bodies.”
According to Sarah Bennett, getting vaccinated with the Pfizer shot could turn you into a superhero like Magneto. While that sounds intriguing, it would also mean battling Iron Man, and let’s be honest, who has the resources to take on Tony Stark? That notion is as ridiculous as her actual argument. But it doesn’t stop there.
In a bizarre attempt to validate her claim, a nurse demonstrated how the COVID vaccine supposedly turned her into Magneto by trying to stick a key and a bobby pin to her chest. When that didn’t work, she moved on to her neck. Unsurprisingly, her “magnetic powers” failed to impress anyone.
The assertion that “COVID vaccines will make you magnetic” is just the latest fabrication propagated by desperate anti-vaxxers as vaccine uptake increases, with 44.2% of Americans and 42.6% of Ohioans fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The so-called Magneto Myth has gained such traction that the CDC felt compelled to issue a statement clarifying that the COVID-19 vaccine does not contain any components that could create an electromagnetic field. Moreover, even if it did, “the vaccine is less than a milliliter,” which is far too little for anything magnetic to stick to the injection site, let alone transform you into an X-Men character.
Did you hear the one about the microchip? Of course you did. Many COVID anti-vaxxers, particularly those influenced by conspiracy theories, assert that Bill Gates has implanted tracking chips in every vaccine dose. But how exactly do “They” ensure that each person becomes microchipped? Are there numerous chips in each vaccine vial? What if I get several chips while you get none? Do we get microchipped with the first or second dose? This conspiracy involves an awful lot of coordination for something so trivial.
The CDC addressed this theory, which should leave you feeling a bit hopeless about our society—a place where earlier generations could enjoy chili dogs without worrying about the “Deep State.” “All COVID-19 vaccines,” the CDC states, “are free from any manufactured products such as microelectronics, electrodes, carbon nanotubes, and nanowire semiconductors.” This theory has been debunked multiple times, highlighting the lengths to which anti-vaxxers will go to promote wild ideas—like the viral image being shared on social media as a supposed blueprint for a COVID microchip, which is actually just a guitar pedal.
Another bizarre claim made by anti-vaxxers is that vaccines could turn individuals into hybrids. This theory, grounded in pseudoscience, suggests that the mRNA in COVID-19 vaccines alters human DNA. According to one bizarre Facebook post cited by Reuters, the vaccine will make you “no longer human… Nanotechnology spreads throughout the body, altering DNA and wreaking havoc on the entire system. There’s no way to detoxify or remove it.” Are we now in a Terminator movie?
The truth is, as Reuters points out, mRNA does not alter your DNA, and the CDC has already addressed the lack of nanotechnology in vaccines. Anti-vaxxers are spinning tales that seem pulled straight from science fiction, while many Americans, much like Mulder from “The X-Files,” want to believe. This has led to a slew of vaccine hesitancy, despite the increasing scientific evidence that vaccines do not harm the placenta, do not shed live COVID-19 virus, and are safe and effective. However, if you hold a deep mistrust for Big Pharma or frequently mention it, you may not find this information convincing and could rely on the nanotechnology myth instead.
So why do so many people fall for these anti-vaccine lies? Many Americans crave straightforward narratives. We enjoy clear distinctions between heroes and villains, but vaccines, pandemics, herd immunity, and death tolls are complex and unclear. Anti-vaxxers provide scared individuals with a way to reclaim control: we’re the Good Guys, and Big Pharma or the Deep State are the Bad Guys.
In a way, COVID anti-vaxxers are the modern-day snake-oil salesmen, spreading myths about 5G technology for clicks. With the current state of affairs, it’s easy to see why some believe outlandish claims. The idea of becoming Magneto or the Terminator is far more appealing than confronting the realities of vaccine efficacy, variants, and death tolls. It’s overwhelming. They label those who believe in scientific consensus as “Sheeple,” perpetuating part of the Grand Deception. According to NPR, 25% of Americans remain unvaccinated, and PBS reports that 41% of Republicans still refuse to get vaccinated. We can’t know how many of these individuals are influenced by conspiracy theories. Sometimes, it’s simply easier to believe the sensational rather than face the facts.
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Summary:
The article discusses the bizarre claims made by anti-vaxxers, including the notion that COVID vaccines can magnetize individuals or implant tracking chips. It highlights how these misconceptions spread and why people may be drawn to such narratives. Furthermore, it emphasizes the importance of scientific facts and the need for credible resources to combat misinformation.