Articles about fentanyl in dolphin blubber spark concern about medication disposal
OpioidsOther posts discussed carfentanil and falsely suggested that SSPs increase syringe litter....
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COVID-19 vaccines face federal government scrutiny
VaccinesRegionally, there were discussions about vaccine requirements for health workers and parental consent for vaccines....
High-profile political figures attack COVID-19 vaccine safety
The Infodemiology BriefOver the last month, the results of the U.S. presidential election and the nominees selected for the incoming administration’s health team have dominated online vaccine conversations as high-profile political figures escalated attacks on routine and COVID-19 vaccines. Vice President-elect J.D. Vance claimed on a popular podcast to...
Video sparks debate about overdose prevention centers
OpioidsComments made by RFK Jr. over the summer about heroin and ADHD also triggered recent conversation....
Florida surgeon general questions COVID-19 vaccine safety
VaccinesIn the last two weeks, a pseudo-medical organization called for a global ban on mRNA vaccines, and edited video clips cast doubt on COVID-19 mitigation measures. Regional discussions centered on whooping cough and COVID-19 vaccine safety....
Florida surgeon general questions COVID-19 vaccine safety
VaccinesIn the last two weeks, a pseudo-medical organization called for a global ban on mRNA vaccines, and edited video clips cast doubt on COVID-19 mitigation measures. Regional discussions centered on whooping cough and COVID-19 vaccine safety....
False claims that being trans is a mental health condition persist
Mental healthPlus, posts discussed stigma toward antidepressants and celebrated a singer for speaking out about mental health....
Articles and posts point out increasing rates of IUD and vasectomy appointments
Reproductive healthOther posts discussed a court decision ending Wyoming’s abortion ban and shared misleading claims about mammograms....
Posts praise vitamin D supplements and express distrust in vaccines
VaccinesA popular YouTube video denounced COVID-19 vaccines and alleged that vitamin D supplements prevent infection. A popular YouTube video sparked conversation about the potential benefits of vitamin D supplements and cast doubt on the necessity of COVID-19 vaccines. Insights brought to you by the reporters and science writers of Public...
En Brasil, se difunde alegato falso de que Japón clasificó vacunas de ARNm contra el COVID-19 como el “medicamento más mortal”
VaccinesSin embargo, este alegato ya fue desmentido. En Brasil, una publicación en redes sociales difunde un alegato ya desmentido de que Japón clasificó a las vacunas de ARNm contra el COVID-19 como el “medicamento más mortal en la historia de la humanidad”. Los reporteros y escritores de ciencias de Public...