“Naah, the healthiest one on tour is winning Grand Slams without vaccines” – Billie Jean King gets criticized on social media for promoting Covid-19 vaccination shots amid her deal with Moderna

Billie Jean King, after advocating COVID-19 vaccinations in a recent tweet, had to face some online trolling.

“Naah, the healthiest one on tour is winning Grand Slams without vaccines” – Billie Jean King gets criticized on social media for promoting Covid-19 vaccination shots amid her deal with Moderna

Billie Jean King (Credit: The Japan Times)

Tennis royalty Billie Jean King caused a social media frenzy after advocating COVID-19 vaccinations in a recent tweet, particularly in partnership with pharmaceutical business Moderna. The tweet, which underlined the necessity of vaccination as part of a healthy lifestyle, received both positive and negative feedback from the online community.

In her tweet, King wrote, “Getting your #COVID19 and flu shots are an important part of living a healthy lifestyle. Updated COVID vaccines are now available, so make sure you protect yourself and those around you by making an appointment: [Link to vaccines.gov].“

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King’s vaccine push is consistent with the advice of global health authorities and experts who have emphasized the importance of broad immunization as a means of controlling the spread of the COVID-19 virus and protecting communities. Her collaboration with Moderna, a major player in the production and distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, is considered as an attempt to utilize her platform to increase vaccination use.

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Tennis fans turn against Billie Jean King for promoting Covid-19 vaccination shots

Sports, celebrity endorsements, and pharmaceutical interests have all been criticized in recent times over the vaccinations’ pros and cons. Many have suggested that such endorsements could blur the distinction between genuine health advocacy and commercial promotion, raising ethical concerns regarding the impact of corporate collaborations on public health messaging.

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Amidst this, the former tennis star and legend of the game, Billie Jean King was caught in some online trolling. Check out the reactions below.

Some of the netizens also indirectly pointed out how Novak Djokovic, known for his anti-vaccination stand, is still ruling the tennis scene amidst these multiple calls to take vaccination. It is crucial to emphasize that Billie Jean King is not the only public personality who promotes vaccines and other health-related efforts.

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