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Facebook's policy on anti-COVID vaccine content didn't stop users from finding it, study suggests

… MS Body Facebook's removal of some COVID-19 vaccine misinformation didn't drive down user engagement with the … days later, it broadened its policy to include vaccine misinformation in general. The researchers said the study is … people were equally likely to engage with vaccine misinformation before and after Facebook’s extensive removal …
Mary Van Beusekom
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Analysis: Although most mpox memes raise awareness, 4 in 10 spread untruths, stigma

… that 60% promoted awareness of the disease, but 40% spread misinformation or perpetuated stigma, according to a study … comments or sharing them. But 40% of all memes contained misinformation or perpetuated stigma, especially against … public health communication, their potential to spread misinformation requires strategic monitoring and response," …
Mary Van Beusekom

Ouster of top FDA vaccine official prompts concern from lawmakers, scientists

… a March 27 announcement. Marks: Kennedy wants support for misinformation, lies Marks is a hematologist oncologist who … but rather he wishes subservient confirmation of his misinformation and lies," Marks wrote. In a statement to CBS … but rather he wishes subservient confirmation of his misinformation and lies. HHS's recent appointment of a …
Lisa Schnirring
FDA HQ

‘The hardest thing I’ve ever gone through’: Cervical cancer survivors speak out about importance of HPV vaccine

… in girls who are vaccinated by age 16.  Parents swayed by misinformation Many parents get their information about HPV … in a time where it's very hard,” given the huge amounts of misinformation about vaccines. Researchers have found that … four posts about HPV on the social media site X contains misinformation . Audiences are six times more likely to share …
Liz Szabo
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Public health officials face grim new reality after CDC shooting

… (HHS)—the CDC's parent organization—to condemn the vaccine misinformation that fueled the attack. "The deliberate … for Kennedy to resign, saying he has fostered dangerous misinformation about vaccines in the United States. During a … the weekend urging officials to speak out against vaccine misinformation. In a Stat op-ed , Adams wrote, "This tragedy …
Stephanie Soucheray
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News Scan for Aug 22, 2022

… visits. To compound the problem, vaccine hesitancy and misinformation continue to grow across the country. In the … vaccines are beneficial to society. However, the impact of misinformation on vaccine hesitancy, pervasive inequities …

During pandemic, ivermectin use rose 10-fold, hydroxychloroquine use doubled, study reveals

… underscore the urgent need for policy reforms to combat misinformation and mistrust in scientific institutions," said … underscore the urgent need for policy reforms to combat misinformation and mistrust in scientific institutions. Mafi … widespread use of medications that were largely touted via misinformation, and were prescribed even after early studies …
Stephanie Soucheray
ivermectin

YouTube sent users to less relevant—not anti-vax—videos amid COVID, study suggests

… stated its commitment to removing content that contains misinformation on vaccination. Nevertheless, such claims are … the pandemic. For example, Facebook removed some COVID-19 misinformation starting in 2020, but a recent study revealed … stated its commitment to removing content that contains misinformation on vaccination," the researchers wrote. …
Mary Van Beusekom

H1N1 NEWS SCAN: Web noise and messaging, college activity, first Namibian case, guide for hospitals

… the flow of flu news, but they also fueled speculation and misinformation that disrupted vaccination efforts. …
 

AI chatbots provide poor answers to medical questions half the time, study finds

… The probes were also developed to point models toward misinformation or advice counter to medical standards, a … chatbots performed poorly when answering questions in misinformation-prone health and medical fields,” the … without public education and oversight risks amplifying misinformation.” Date Wed, 04/15/2026 - 15:09 Display image …
Mary Van Beusekom
AI chatbot

White House autism announcement triggers surge in online searches for leucovorin, Tylenol

… troubling. There apparently exists almost no lag between misinformation messaging and measurable changes in … has become more common in the age of social media, where misinformation often travels farther and wider than … troubling. There apparently exists almost no lag between misinformation messaging and measurable changes in clinical …
Laine Bergeson
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Statement: CIDRAP stands behind public health officials after attack on CDC

… highlight the perils of disseminating disinformation and misinformation about life-saving vaccines that are proven to … highlight the perils of disseminating disinformation and misinformation about life-saving vaccines. This was not a …
CIDRAP Leadership
CDC headquarters

Current and former HHS staff respond to violent CDC attack

… and endangering the nation’s health by sowing scientific misinformation. They also said the HHS secretary has … and endangering the nation’s health by sowing scientific misinformation. …
Lisa Schnirring

Less than 25% of lower-income nations meet measles elimination targets

… hesitancy is often driven by safety concerns and misinformation, even as measles cases are rising and … care, engaging religious and community leaders to counter misinformation, and specialized approaches for countries with …
Laine Bergeson

Survey suggests most have misconceptions about smallpox

… refused the shot. "This survey revealed substantial misinformation among Americans about smallpox and smallpox …
 

COVID vaccine myth-busting can work, study suggests

… Anti-science Byline Mary Van Beusekom, MS Body A COVID-19 misinformation-busting messaging intervention that presented … COVID-19 vaccine cannot be trusted." "Attempts to correct misinformation often use one of three common message …
Mary Van Beusekom
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Parental vaccine hesitancy shifted with COVID-19 vaccines

… to concerns about COVID-19 vaccine safety and increased misinformation about vaccines during the COVID-19 pandemic, … to concerns about COVID-19 vaccine safety and increased misinformation about vaccines during the COVID-19 pandemic, …
Stephanie Soucheray

More than 65 million people around the world may have long COVID

… literature on long-COVID in nonhospitalized adults. Misinformation, underrecognition The researchers said that … everyone makes and retains SARS-CoV-2 antibodies. This misinformation, as well as the underrecognition of the …
Mary Van Beusekom

New Ebola cases underscore Beni as outbreak epicenter

… "The factors contributing to this situation are mainly misinformation, non-collaboration of the population with the …
Stephanie Soucheray | News Reporter | CIDRAP News
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News Scan for Jun 06, 2013

… and grassroots advocacy by religious scholars to correct misinformation about the campaign. Jun 6 Express Tribune …

CIDRAP launches Vaccine Integrity Project to help safeguard US vaccine use

… measles outbreak and faces a continuing barrage of vaccine misinformation and cuts to public health programs, the Center … called their safety and efficacy into question and seeded misinformation and distrust among the public. For example: … mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine, doubts driven by misinformation linger. US Department of Health and Human …
Mary Van Beusekom
MMR vaccine vial on table

Amid federal government chaos and cuts, governors create alliance to safeguard public health

… As extremists try to weaponize the CDC and spread misinformation, we're stepping up to coordinate across … As extremists try to weaponize the CDC and spread misinformation, we're stepping up to coordinate across … As extremists try to weaponize the CDC and spread misinformation, we're stepping up to coordinate across …
Mary Van Beusekom
CDC headquarters

Virologist network reaffirms support for mRNA vaccine platform

… PhD, on X yesterday amplified what many scientists say is misinformation about mRNA risks and benefits by posting a … supporting next-generation mRNA innovation, and battling misinformation through collaboration. Infectious disease …
Lisa Schnirring

News Scan for Jul 23, 2020

… that parents might bring up and be ready to debunk any misinformation. "These direct steps could potentially …

News Scan for Jun 25, 2019

… the diseases they prevent. Though social media has fueled misinformation about vaccines, it hasn't been useful for …

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