In recent years, a growing number of celebrities have been speaking out against the dangers of vaccinations. Some of these famous people believe that the MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) vaccine caused their children to develop autism. Other celebrities simply think that vaccinations should be a personal choice that is not mandated by the government.
Who is the most famous celebrity anti-vaxxer? Charlie Sheen tops this list. In 2008, he wrote a legal letter to his daughters' doctor which stated that he did not consent to the doctor's Sheen reportedly views vaccinations as "poison."
Many other celebrities have chosen to not vaccinate their children, due to their beliefs that the vaccines cause autism or are otherwise harmful and unnecessary for their kids.
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Alicia Silverstone
In her 2014 book The Kind Mama: A Simple Guide to Supercharged Fertility, a Radiant Pregnany, a Sweeter Birth, and a Healthier, More Beautiful Beginning, Alicia Silverstone says, “While there has not been a conclusive study of the negative effects of such a rigorous one-size-fits-all, shoot-’em-up schedule, there is increasing anecdotal evidence from doctors who have gotten distressed phone calls from parents claiming their child was "never the same" after receiving a vaccine. And I personally have friends whose babies were drastically affected in this way.”
Billy Corgan
Smashing Pumpkins musician Billy Corgan is opposed to fear-based vaccinations. He says, "I do not trust those who make the vaccines, or the apparatus behind it all to push it on us through fear."
Charlie Sheen
In 2008, Charlie Sheen and Denise Richards were in a legal dispute regarding the vaccination of their children. Sheen wrote a legal letter to his daughters' doctor which stated that he did not consent to allow the doctor providing treatment for his daughters. Sheen reportedly views vaccinations as "poison."
Donald Trump
Donald Trump believes that there is a correlation between high dosage vaccinations and autism.
Jenny McCarthy
Jenny McCarthy may be the most vocal anti-vaxxer celebrity. She believes that the MMR vaccine caused her son's autism.
Jim Carrey
Like his ex-girlfriend Jenny McCarthy, Jim Carrey believes that the MMR vaccine causes autism.
Kristin Cavallari
"The Hills" star Kristin Cavallari explained her decision not to vaccinate her children saying, "There are very scary statistics out there regarding what is in vaccines and what they cause - asthma, allergies, ear infections, all kinds of things. We feel like we are making the best decision for our kids."
Mayim Bialik
Mayim Bialik thinks everyone should research vaccines for themselves rather than blindly letting the doctors decide. She says, "The number of vaccines that we received [as] kids is a third or a fourth less than kids get now. So my feeling is, you can really do whatever you want."
Michele Bachmann
Politician Michele Bachmann believes that the HPV vaccine is very dangerous. She has said, "Little girls who have a negative reaction to this potentially dangerous drug don't get a 'Mulligan.'"
Rob Schneider
Rob Schnedier thinks that vaccinations should not be the government's business. He says, "You can't make people do procedures that they don't want. The parents have to be the ones who make the decisions for what's best for our kids. It can't be the government saying that. It's against the Nuremberg Laws." He also frequently tweets about his anti-vaccine stance.