Prescription for Dissent: Ontario’s Medical Body Prescribes Psychiatric Medication for Vaccine Skeptics

In a surprising twist that has stirred controversy across medical circles, the Ontario College of Physicians and Surgeons is proposing an unconventional remedy for vaccine hesitancy: psychiatric medication. Yes, you heard that correctly.

In a recent communique to its members, the esteemed medical body suggested that physicians should view individuals who decline mRNA vaccinations as potentially grappling with “mental problems” and consider psychiatric treatment for them. The logic appears to equate vaccine skepticism with psychological instability.

Leading the charge against this approach is Dr. William Makis, an oncologist who vehemently denounces the suggestion as not just unethical but perilously misguided. He rightly warns of the slippery slope such labeling entails, where individuals exercising their right to bodily autonomy are pathologized rather than heard.

Dr. Makis, like many of his peers, has been witnessing an alarming uptick in rare cancers following the widespread administration of Covid mRNA vaccines. These cancers defy conventional patterns, proving unusually aggressive and lethal, even in young and otherwise healthy patients.

With a career spanning thousands of cancer diagnoses, Dr. Makis emphasizes the unprecedented nature of this phenomenon. However, despite the urgency of the situation, many colleagues opt for silence, fearing the repercussions that could jeopardize their careers and personal safety.

The College’s prescription of psychiatric medication for vaccine skeptics not only misses the mark but dangerously sidesteps genuine concerns. Rather than dismissing dissent as a mental health issue, a more prudent approach would entail addressing the root causes of vaccine hesitancy while respecting individual autonomy and fostering open dialogue.

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