It was revealed earlier this week that Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers had contracted COVID-19.
In an interview with Pat McAfee, Rodgers admitted that he was not vaccinated despite his previous claim that he was “immunised” which most had interpreted as the NFL star receiving the COVID vaccine.
Rodgers has therefore been breaking COVID-19 protocols for months as he has been seen conducting in-person press conferences in the Green Bay facility as well as walking around the building maskless.
Aaron Rodgers conducted his own research on COVID-19 vaccine
The Minnesota Vikings Quarterback has claimed that after conducting his own research he discovered that he was allergic to an ingredient in the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines, and said that he decided to seek alternative treatments that “was best for my body.”
Rodgers said: “Health is not a ‘one size fits all’ for everybody and for me, it involved a lot of study in the offseason. Much like the study, I put in to hosting Jeopardy! or the weekly study I put into playing in the game. I put a lot of time and energy into research and met with a lot of different people in the medical field to get the most information about the vaccines before making a decision.”
Per NFL, Rodgers had asked the league and NFL Players Association to grant him vaccination status this summer because he had undergone treatment from his personal homoeopathic doctor to raise his antibody levels, however, this request was denied.
What did Joe Rogan say in his podcast?
In September 2021, it was reported that popular US podcaster Joe Rogan had caught COVID months after he suggested on his Spotify podcast The Joe Rogan Experience that young, healthy people did not need the Coronavirus vaccine.
In the interview with Pat McAfee, Aaron Rodgers said: “I consulted with a now good friend of mine Joe Rogan after he got Covid and I’ve been doing a lot of stuff that he recommended.” Similarly to Rogan, Rodgers has been taking monoclonal antibodies and ivermectin which is a drug used against parasites in humans and livestock to battle COVID-19. However, medical professionals have warned that people should not self-treat with the medication as it has not been authorised for use by the FDA in preventing or treating COVID-19.
Twitter reacts to Aaron Rodgers’ vaccination controversy
Users have taken to Twitter to share their thoughts on the vaccination controversy surrounding NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers.
One user tweeted: “It’s his misleading “I’ve been immunized” that pisses me off. And yes the media should have asked follow up questions but he knew he was being misleading.”
While another said: “Aaron Rodgers, self-proclaimed critical thinker, made sure he asked Joe Rogan for advice on Covid. He added, “I hosted Jeopardy.”
Another tweeted: “I’m glad y’all finally seeing Aaron Rodgers for who he truly is. A dumb mfer who thinks he is smart but really has empty space up there. He lied and now throwing out buzzwords like woke mob and cancel culture. He really thinks the mf fucking with him to lower their rating.”
While another wrote: “Aaron Rodgers is a LIAR, & he needs to be suspended.”
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