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Fauci vs. Rogan: White House works to stomp out misinformation
The Hill ^ | - 05/02/21 06:00 AM EDT | NATHANIEL WEIXEL

Posted on 05/02/2021 2:46:46 PM PDT by conservative98

The Biden administration is working to stamp out misinformation that might dissuade people from getting coronavirus shots, a crucial task as the nation shifts into the next, more difficult phase of its vaccination campaign.

The White House announced Friday that 100 million Americans are now fully vaccinated against COVID-19, but the nationwide rollout is plateauing as fewer people sign up for shots.

Administration officials and health experts know the difficulty ahead in getting vaccines into as many people as possible, and are trying to eliminate the barriers to doing so.

Authorities need to dispel the legitimate concerns that make people hesitant, while also stopping waves of misinformation.

This past week, top infectious diseases expert Anthony Fauci corrected Joe Rogan, a popular podcast host who himself later acknowledged his lack of medical knowledge, after Rogan said young healthy people don't need to be vaccinated.

“You're talking about yourself in a vacuum,” Fauci said of the podcast host. “You're worried about yourself getting infected and the likelihood that you're not going to get any symptoms. But you can get infected, and will get infected, if you put yourself at risk.”

White House communications director Kate Bedingfield also joined in the criticism.

“Did Joe Rogan become a medical doctor while we weren’t looking? I’m not sure that taking scientific and medical advice from Joe Rogan is perhaps the most productive way for people to get their information,” she told CNN.

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KEYWORDS: anthonyfauci; biden; coronavirus; fakenews; fauchnocchio; fauci; fauxccine; joerogan; katebedingfield; mediawingofthednc; nathanielweixel; partisanmediashill; partisanmediashills; thehill; theshill; vaccine
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To: dfwgator

I remember the sinking feeling I got as soon as the first cases started appearing outside of China. I thought right away, this is how they’re going to get Trump

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And I’m sure Trump felt the same way which is why it’s so frustrating that he never came up with a plan and messaging (to this day) to beat back these monsters.


21 posted on 05/02/2021 3:28:11 PM PDT by bramps (It's the Islam, stupid!)
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To: conservative98

22 posted on 05/02/2021 3:31:22 PM PDT by for-q-clinton (Cancel Culture IS fascism...Let's start calling it that!)
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To: blueunicorn6

This disease was instrumental in defeating Donald Trump’s campaign for the Presidency.....

I’d say it was the fraud.

But the virus was not helpful.


23 posted on 05/02/2021 3:35:14 PM PDT by Ceebass (USA RIP 1776-2021)
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To: conservative98

Rogan already back-peddled. It was quick. He sold his soul for 30 pieces of silver.


24 posted on 05/02/2021 3:35:47 PM PDT by yesthatjallen
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To: conservative98
White House works to stomp pump out misinformation
25 posted on 05/02/2021 3:36:07 PM PDT by BenLurkin (The above is not a statement of fact. It is either opinion, or satire. Or both.)
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To: conservative98

Fauci got his med degree in 1966 and has been a DC slimeball ever since. I’m not sure he has ever seen a patient. He sure had a hand in creating the ChiComFlu gain of function.

He’s besties with Gates, another POC who wants to rule the world.

But I ask, “Did Bill Gates become a medical doctor while we weren’t looking? I’m not sure that taking scientific and medical advice from Bill gates is perhaps the most productive way for people to get their information,”


26 posted on 05/02/2021 3:43:30 PM PDT by CaptainPhilFan ( )
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To: conservative98

I don’t want to hear another word from Fauci...ever again.

Joe Rogan was correct. It’s called simple common sense.

I advised my two children not to get the vaccine. My son is 25 and my daughter is almost 22, so they are adults and I can’t do anything about it, but I said “You are both young and healthy. Covid has a very low fatality rate. You don’t need the shot.”

Unfortunately my daughter has an internship at a hospital and was required to get them.

I predict that in 20 years there will be commercials for lawyers telling people that “Did you get the vaccine and now have trouble conceiving a child? Call 800 blah blah to get the compensation you deserve!”


27 posted on 05/02/2021 3:46:03 PM PDT by proud American in Canada (As Patrick Henry once said, "Give me Liberty or Give me Death!" Especially now.)
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To: for-q-clinton

28 posted on 05/02/2021 3:46:52 PM PDT by skimbell
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To: NotSoFreeStater

Sure. College dropout medical doctor.

He thinks a lot about stuff. So we should trust him.


29 posted on 05/02/2021 3:51:30 PM PDT by UNGN
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To: for-q-clinton

Someone still needs to ask Fauci what he thinks of Gain of Function research and pin him down with a Yes/No if he thinks countries like China should be doing it.

Get that POS on the record.


30 posted on 05/02/2021 3:54:01 PM PDT by UNGN
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To: yesthatjallen

“He sold his soul for 30 pieces of silver.”

Actually, I believe he gets $100 million per year for his show, but I agree he sold out.


31 posted on 05/02/2021 3:55:01 PM PDT by Third Wheel
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To: conservative98
White House communications director Kate Bedingfield also joined in the criticism. “Did Joe Rogan become a medical doctor while we weren’t looking?

I don't know. Did you? Did Sleepy Joe? Did Herr Doktor Fauscist? What kind of doctor is he? How many covid-19 patients has he treated?

32 posted on 05/02/2021 4:09:22 PM PDT by Texas Eagle (If it wasn't for double-standards, Liberals would have no standards at all.)
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To: conservative98

Fauci warned of ‘unintended consequences’ of ‘draconian’ quarantines during 2014 Ebola outbreak
https://www.foxnews.com/us/dr-fauci-quarantines-2014-ebola-outbreak


33 posted on 05/02/2021 4:13:16 PM PDT by tbw2
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To: CaptainPhilFan
Well, Bill Gates (or at least one of his Foundations) has been involved in vaccination campaigns in Africa and India which resulted in all kinds of side effects, including sterility and death.

And Bill knows how to issue constant "Service Packs" against viruses.

Which is kind of the same approach they're taking to COVID.

34 posted on 05/02/2021 4:20:26 PM PDT by grey_whiskers (The opinions are solely those of the author and are subject to change with out notice.)
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To: Whenifhow; null and void; aragorn; EnigmaticAnomaly; kalee; Kale; AZ .44 MAG; Baynative; bgill; ...

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35 posted on 05/02/2021 5:00:32 PM PDT by bitt (People who wonder if the glass is half empty or half full miss the point. The glass is refillable.)
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To: conservative98

Yes....because, we must all get the shots! Even the FRocters have told us as much.

As other FReeper’s have pointed out....if they’re having to push something experimental, this much, for something that is 99% survivable and we are already likely at herd immunity.....it’s NOT about your ‘safety’.


36 posted on 05/02/2021 5:16:10 PM PDT by Jane Long (America, Bless God....blessed be the Nation 🙏🏻🇺🇸)
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To: conservative98

How many covid cases has fauxci personally treated and sucesfully resolved?

Hes a bureaucrat. And extremely overpaid.


37 posted on 05/02/2021 5:19:47 PM PDT by Secret Agent Man (Gone Galt; Not Averse to Going Bronson.)
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To: conservative98

If the White House wants to stop misinformation or Disinformation the need to shut Fauci the hell up.

This clown has been lieing and changing his views since February of 2020. stated initially and He knew It was a lie,that the “People didn’t need to wear a mask”weeks to a month later he ordered the People into wearing Masks.

This guy has been nothing but trouble and he was moving the goal post continuously.


38 posted on 05/02/2021 5:30:50 PM PDT by puppypusher (The world is going to the dogs.)
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To: bitt

39 posted on 05/02/2021 5:31:21 PM PDT by grey_whiskers (The opinions are solely those of the author and are subject to change with out notice.)
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To: proud American in Canada
I advised my two children not to get the vaccine. My son is 25 and my daughter is almost 22, so they are adults and I can’t do anything about it, but I said “You are both young and healthy. Covid has a very low fatality rate. You don’t need the shot.”

You're right about that. The wild card is the variants. Will they be deadlier for young people? We just don't know. It appears that COVID-19 is mutating just like influenza.

40 posted on 05/02/2021 5:35:19 PM PDT by MinorityRepublican
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