COVID-19 VACCINES
Along with various factors that influence vaccine decision-making, we continue to navigate an infodemic - an overabundance of information, both accurate and inaccurate. As a result, misinformation about the pandemic and COVID-19 vaccines has increased and is readily shared on social media.
Unsure about the COVID-19 vaccine based on claims you heard? Ask yourself the following questions to sort out vaccine fact from fiction:
Who's saying it?
Check out not just who posted it, but also the author and whether it is posted by a well-known publication.
When was this published?
Check the date because vaccine developments are ongoing and change quickly.
Where else is it being reported?
Do a quick online search to see if federal or local health officials are reporting it.
Research. Research. Research.
60% of US adults who get their news through social media admit to sharing made-up news.
56% of Americans think that misinformation will get worse over the next 5 years.
Rely on solid sources to dispel vaccine myths.
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