Executive order targeting childhood vaccine schedule sparks online debate
VaccinesPlus, online conversations focused on Lyme disease vaccines, Ebola, and false claims about COVID-19 vaccine safety....
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Bill that would establish paid reproductive health leave stirs controversy
Reproductive healthPlus, a woman’s account of being denied miscarriage treatment generated debate about the reach of abortion bans....
Los Angeles mayoral candidate fuels stigma about substance use among unhoused people
Substance useSocial media users continued to express fear about accidentally touching fentanyl....
Posts promote unproven treatment for PMDD
Mental healthConversations also discussed depression in young children....
Federal vaccine policies cause confusion and transparency concerns
The Infodemiology BriefPlus, false claims spread about disease outbreaks and a Lyme disease vaccine. In recent weeks, online conversations about vaccines have reflected growing uncertainty about federal health policy, public health institutions, and new vaccines. In April and May, federal actions—including ending a longstanding military vaccination requirement and halting research related...
Reactions to global viral outbreaks highlight post-pandemic “fatigue”
VaccinesRecent outbreaks of hantavirus, Ebola, and mpox fueled anti-vaccine conspiracy theories online....
Kratom headlines revive debate about the supplement’s safety
Substance useMeanwhile, commenters expressed conflicting attitudes about harm reduction....
Actor’s comments about his daughter’s suicide fuel widespread conversation about grief
Mental healthPlus, posts about Mental Health Awareness Month drew mixed reactions....
PCOS renamed PMOS, driving conversation about diagnosis and care
Reproductive healthAn actress’s comments about postpartum depression spark both praise and criticism....
FDA faces criticism online for blocking studies showing vaccine effectiveness
VaccinesPlus, the U.S. military sparks controversy for ending flu vaccine requirements, and online posts debated the benefits of shingles and HPV vaccination....