Explore trending vaccine discourse and real-time data below for the most up-to-date information across Europe.
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The data in the above dashboard represents references to vaccine-related words used in publicly available media data. Media data includes data posted publicly on social media, websites, news, etc. The dashboard updates once per week, on Monday. For further information on the data and methodology used to generate the dashboard above and the contextualized insights below, see here.
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Plus, European social media users debated U.S. vaccine policy. A German survey ignited false claims about HPV vaccine safety. Plus, Florida’s plan to eliminate vaccine mandates incited debate in Europe. Insights brought to you by the reporters and science writers of Public Good News (PGN), a nonprofit newsroom...
While some social media users promoted chikungunya vaccines, others falsely claimed that all vaccines are unsafe. As a mosquito-borne virus spreads in Europe, social media users are discussing its symptoms and the vaccines that protect against it. Insights brought to you by the reporters and science writers of Public Good...
Other posts discussed the world’s first gonorrhea vaccine. Popular social media posts fueled conversations about self-amplifying mRNA (saRNA) vaccines. Other articles and posts highlighted the world’s first gonorrhea vaccine, which will be available in the U.K. later this summer. Insights brought to you by the reporters and...
Plus, social media users discussed a COVID-19 vaccine study backed by vaccine opponents. An X post generated debate about vaccines and autism. Another post raised unfounded concerns about COVID-19 vaccines and heart problems. Insights brought to you by the reporters and science writers of Public Good News (PGN), a nonprofit...
Other narratives alleged that exposure to certain infections reduces the risk of autoimmune diseases and cancer. A U.K.-based X account shared a video of a doctor falsely claiming that vaccines contain unsafe amounts of aluminum, generating panic in the comments. Plus, a Portugal-based X account alleged that exposure...
Another video falsely claimed that COVID-19 vaccines cause infertility. A YouTube video title suggested that lockdowns might be imminent due to the spread of human metapneumovirus (HMPV), and an X post shared a video of a scientist making false claims about COVID-19 vaccine safety. Insights brought to you by the...
The post suggested without evidence that Gates will soon stand trial for promoting COVID-19 vaccines. An X post with more than one million views spurred concerns about COVID-19 vaccine safety. Insights brought to you by the reporters and science writers of Public Good News (PGN), a nonprofit newsroom dedicated to...
A 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...
Other posts falsely claimed that unvaccinated people face lower COVID-19 risks than their vaccinated peers. In the past week, two social media posts falsely suggested that COVID-19 vaccines cause death. In response, comments spread false claims about vaccines and mRNA technology. Insights brought to you by the reporters and science...
Other social media users falsely linked COVID-19 vaccines to dementia. In the past week, an X post cited a study from an anti-vaccine journal to falsely claim that Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccines contain arsenic, inciting panic in the comments. Another X post shared an article falsely linking mRNA vaccines to...
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