Meanwhile, rising flu cases in Portugal sparked questions and false claims about the flu vaccine. In November, articles highlighted two recent studies confirming that HPV vaccination dramatically reduces the risk of cervical cancer. In response, some social media users celebrated the HPV vaccine, while others made false claims about its...
Plus, an Irish tabloid fueled a rise in false claims that COVID-19 vaccines are unsafe. France’s new measure mandating flu vaccines for assisted living residents and some health care workers sparked controversy. Plus, an Irish tabloid’s reporting on COVID-19 vaccine complications in two patients with a rare health...
Meanwhile, Italian social media users expressed mixed attitudes about HPV vaccination. A German vaccination campaign received pushback from social media users who falsely claim that COVID-19 vaccines are unsafe. In Italy, a post discussing human papillomavirus and cervical cancer fueled discussion about the HPV vaccine, with some commenters falsely claiming...
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...
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