Ethan Lindenberger
Vaccine Advocate | Overcoming Parental Misinformation
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Ethan Lindenberger drew national attention when, at 18 years old, he chose to get vaccinated against his parents' wishes. Lindenberger's TED Talk chronicling his experience has reached over 2 million views, making him a leading voice for youth empowerment and science communication.
As a congressional witness, he has advocated for policies to address the public health threat of vaccine misinformation. Lindenberger's keynotes provide a millennial perspective on fighting pseudoscience and inspire audiences to become informed, engaged citizens.
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Why we need to fight misinformation about vaccines
Ethan Lindenberger never got vaccinated as a kid. So one day, he went on Reddit and asked a simple question: "Where do I go to get vaccinated?" The post went viral, landing Lindenberger in the middle of a heated debate about vaccination and, ultimately, in front of a US Senate committee. Less than a year later, the high school senior reports back on his unexpected time in the spotlight and a new movement he's leading to fight misinformation and advocate for scientific truth.
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