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US anti-vax campaigner Robert F. Kennedy Jnr interviewed in Italy in November 2021, telling the IppocrateOrg YouTube channel about the supposedly 'toxic ingredients' of vaccines (Photo: Screengrab/IppocrateOrg)

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Why Is Italy struggling to convert its anti-vaxxers?

US anti-vax campaigner Robert F. Kennedy Jnr interviewed in Italy in November 2021, telling the IppocrateOrg YouTube channel about the supposedly 'toxic ingredients' of vaccines (Photo: Screengrab/IppocrateOrg)

Almost every weekend, protesters continue to hold demonstrations and sit-ins in cities across Italy in opposition to the so-called "green pass" — proof of vaccination, recovery or a negative Covid test needed to access workplaces and a whole host of public services.

Despite having one of the best vaccination rates in Europe, Italy is still struggling to convince a small section of the population to get the jab.

Much of the difficulty seems to lie in the multiple and diverse reas...

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