Update from @AmericanAir
@lizditz This interview has not been submitted to AA yet. We have decided not to air this audio. We thank those who shared their opinions.
Stand down.
Meryl Dorey is the head of a group called the Australian Vaccination Network (AVN), which exists to spread fear, uncertainty and doubt about the safety and efficacy of vaccines.
American Airline's inflight media is giving her an interview in July and August.
Take action: Sign the petition asking American Airlines to cancel the anti-vaccination message
Take action: write and send letters.
Here is a pre-addressed letter to Altitude Media, who produced the segment for American Airlines: Download AltitudeMedia Download it, edit it as you see fit, and fax or mail to the addressees.
Here is a pre-addressed letter to senior corporate officers of American Airlines. Download AmericanAirlines. Download it, edit it as you see fit, and mail to the addressees.
Here is a pre-addressed letter to the editor and publisher of American Airlines' inflight magazine, American Way. Download AmericanAirlinesPublishing Download it, edit it as you see fit, and mail to the addressees.
Here is a message to American Airlines Investor Relations. Download InvestorRelationsAmericanAirlines Download it, edit it as you see fit, and copy and paste it into your email client.
Here is a message to American Airlines Media Relations. Download MediaRelationsAmericanAirlines Download it, edit it as you see fit, and copy and paste it into your email client.
The text of Dorey's message is analyzed here and here. The backstory on Ms. Dorey's misrepresentations on vaccines is here.
How does this happen???
I signed the petition and will add a link on my blog.
Posted by: Matthew | Monday, April 23, 2012 at 01:09 PM
I suspect that there's an alternative medicine/anti-vax person on the staff of Altitude Media, and there's not a good filter at American Airlines.
Posted by: Liz Ditz | Monday, April 23, 2012 at 01:29 PM
Thanks Liz, you go girl!
Posted by: Polly Palumbo | Monday, April 23, 2012 at 05:14 PM