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Utah Surgeon Faces 35 Years for Fake Vaccine Cards

7/13/2025

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Dr. Michael Kirk Moore, a plastic surgeon from Utah, is under fire for allegedly distributing over 1,900 counterfeit COVID-19 vaccination cards and destroying real vaccines. While some hail him as a champion against vaccine mandates, critics warn that his reckless actions threaten public health and trust. A conviction could land him behind bars for up to 35 years.

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Dr. Michael Kirk Moore, a plastic surgeon from Utah, is under fire for allegedly distributing over 1,900 counterfeit COVID-19 vaccination cards and destroying real vaccines. While some hail him as a champion against vaccine mandates, critics warn that his reckless actions threaten public health and trust. A conviction could land him behind bars for up to 35 years.