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Health misinformation is rampant on social media – here's what it does, why it spreads and what people can do about it

  • Written by Monica Wang, Associate Professor of Public Health, Boston University
Health misinformation is rampant on social media – here's what it does, why it spreads and what people can do about itMedia literacy is more essential than ever. Wanlee Prachyapanaprai/iStock via Getty Images Plus

The global anti-vaccine movement and vaccine hesitancy that accelerated during the COVID-19 pandemic show no signs of abating.

According to a survey of U.S. adults, Americans in October 2023 were less likely to view approved vaccines as safe than they...

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