Carrie Bickmore is attacked by anti-vaxxers for getting the coronavirus vaccine

Carrie Bickmore has been targeted by anti-vaxxer conspiracy theorists for publicly announcing that she’d received the coronavirus vaccine. 

The Project host, 40, whose Melbourne hometown is currently in its fourth pandemic lockdown, posted an Instagram photo of herself receiving the jab on Monday alongside the caption: ‘Vaccinated [thumbs up emoji].’  

It didn’t take long for a wave of trolls to flood Carrie’s post with bizarre comments, accusing her of ‘selling out’ and ‘feeding into government propaganda’. 

When Karens attack! The Project host Carrie Bickmore was attacked by anti-vaxxer conspiracy theorists on Monday after she shared this Instagram photo of herself getting the coronavirus vaccine 

Elsewhere, several critics accused the TV presenter of ‘passive coercion’ – a buzzword used by coronavirus anti-vaxxers to refer to supposed ‘brainwashing’ tactics used by celebrities to convince their fans to get the vaccine. 

‘Another celebrity using medical coercion. Getting paid, are we, to virtue signal? Full comedy viewing from here in the placebo control group!’ one wrote. 

‘Why do celebrities keep feeling the need to publicse getting ‘the jab’!? Passive coercian at its finest! All the best, guinea pigs,’ another sneered. 

Bizarre backlash: Several critics accused the TV presenter of ‘passive coercion’ – a buzzword used by coronavirus anti-vaxxers to refer to supposed ‘brainwashing’ tactics used by celebrities to convince their fans to get the vaccine 

Some trolls used their comments to perpetuate unfounded theories about the vaccine by insinuating that Carrie would soon die as a result of getting the jab.  

‘RIP’ one wrote, while another added: ‘Bye bye!”   

Others simply expressed their disdain by posting vomiting face emojis, thumbs down emojis, and writing the word, ‘Unfollow’.  

Misinformation: Some trolls used their comments to perpetuate unfounded theories about the vaccine by insinuating that Carrie would soon die as a result of getting the jab

Don’t let the door hit you on the way out! Others simply expressed their disdain by posting vomiting face emojis, thumbs down emojis, and writing the word, ‘Unfollow’

The coronavirus vaccine is a vital measure being taken to protect the community from the spread of the virus.  

COVID-19 can cause serious illness, ongoing health problems and sometimes even death.  

The vaccines currently being rolled out in Australia are designed to ensure that even if you do contract Covid, you won’t get seriously ill.    

Peace out! Carrie posted this picture of herself wearing a mask while waiting for her jab in a Melbourne vaccination centre 

It comes after Australia celebrated several milestones in its coronavirus vaccine rollout program over the weekend.  

The country notched its fifth millionth jab, while a record 88,000 Australians rolled up their sleeves on Saturday. 

Around 772,750 vaccinations have been completed in the last six days, which is also a record. 

In good company: Carrie was joined by The Project co-host Peter Helliar on Monday as they waited to receive their vaccine 

‘We have seen the vaccine program is accelerating,’ federal health minister Greg Hunt told reporters on Sunday. 

‘As supply becomes available, the public is stepping up and doing their part of the job.’  

An additional 100,000 vaccines are being made available for Victoria, where five million Melburnians remain in a 14-day lockdown due to end on Thursday.  

Supply: An additional 100,000 vaccines are being made available for Victoria, where five million Melburnians remain in a 14-day lockdown due to end on Thursday. (Pictured: Covid-19 testing clinic on Bourke Street in Melbourne)