Vincent speaks with Desirée Townsend about how she felt used and indoctrinated by the anti-vaxx movement, the science surrounding her autoimmune disorder, and why she is no longer the “flu shot cheerleader,” but a cheerleader for flu shots.
Host: Vincent Racaniello
Guest: Desiree Townsend
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- Desiree on Instagram and LinkedIn
- ‘Flu-shot cheerleader’ speaks out (NBC)
- ‘Flu-shot cheerleader’ back with a warning (NBC)
- Timestamps by Jolene. Thanks!
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