Dr Sherri Tenpenny. The Ohio Channel
The Ohio Capital reported that a prominent anti-vax doctor had her license renewed this month.
In June, Dr. Sherri Tenpenny explained to Ohio lawmakers that COVID-19 vaccines might make people magnetic.
Tenpenny was recently ranked as one of the most prolific anti-vax misinformation sources
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According to the Ohio Capital Journal, a prominent anti-vax doctor from Ohio who claimed that COVID-19 vaccines can make people magnetic has had her medical license renewed.
Dr. Sherri Tenpenny, an osteopathic doctor, has made exaggerated or unproven claims about vaccines for years.
Her 1984 license was originally issued. It was due to expire October 1. The State Medical Board of Ohio renewed it on September 16.
Jerica Stewart, a spokesperson of the Board, confirmed that Tenpenny’s license was automatically renewed through the Ohio Capital Journal.
According to the Ohio Capital Journal, "A recent renewal does no prevent the board taking future disciplinary actions."
Tenpenny was the subject of national media attention after she claimed that the coronavirus vaccine could make people "magnetized", according to Insider.
You can stick a key to their forehead. It sticks. It sticks. You can use spoons and forks everywhere.
Tenpenny also claimed that COVID-19 vaccines contained particles that can connect to 5G mobile data networks.
Tenpenny was named by the Center for Countering Digital Hate as one of 12 anti-vaxxers who spread 65% false information about vaccines during March 2018.
In July, President Joe Biden noticed the report and said that "These 12 people were out there giving misinformation." It is causing harm to anyone who listens."
Tenpenny's account on Twitter was temporarily suspended in June when Tenpenny claimed that her COVID-19 vaccination claims were not in compliance with the company's misinformation policy.
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Insider reached out at Tenpenny to get more information, but was not able to hear back in time for publication.
Stewart stated that the Ohio board automatically renews medical licenses to keep pace with the 92,000 state practitioners.
Insider was told by her that complaints about doctors are confidential. However, if the board disciplines a licensee, it is public record. She didn't comment on Tenpenny’s renewal.
Mia Jankowicz contributed this report.
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