Conversation about suicide skyrockets on Election Day
Mental healthPosts also shared concerns about the potential consequences of calling crisis hotlines....
PGP
Posts question when and for whom Plan B is most effective
Reproductive healthOther posts discussed abortion ballot measures, debated the definition of “abortion,” and shared false claims about mammograms....
Online concern about bird flu ramps up after U.S. election
VaccinesThis week, vaccine opponents again attempted to link COVID-19 vaccines to “turbo cancer” and blood clots. Regional conversations discussed vaccine mandate exemptions and whooping cough....
Online concern about bird flu ramps up after U.S. election
VaccinesThis week, vaccine opponents again attempted to link COVID-19 vaccines to “turbo cancer” and blood clots. Regional conversations discussed vaccine mandate exemptions and whooping cough....
Californians debate the potential outcomes of harsher drug possession penalties
OpioidsOther posts falsely suggested that people cannot become addicted to prescription opioids....
Vaccine recommendations for older adults spark online debate
The Infodemiology BriefIn recent weeks, myths about COVID-19 vaccine safety recirculated online as vaccine opponents targeted vaccines meant for the most vulnerable populations. The CDC’s recommendations for additional immunizations for older and immunocompromised individuals garnered a mixed response online. A non-peer reviewed study was used to falsely claim that only mRNA...
Idaho district health department bans COVID-19 vaccines
VaccinesPoliticians continue to dispute COVID-19 vaccine safety at the national level. Regionally, online posts discuss vaccine access and whooping cough vaccines....
Idaho district health department bans COVID-19 vaccines
VaccinesPoliticians continue to dispute COVID-19 vaccine safety at the national level. Regionally, online posts discuss vaccine access and whooping cough vaccines....
President-elect’s speech prompts stigmatizing discussion about depression
Mental healthA Reddit post sparked conversation about treatment for complex PTSD....
Conspiracy theory about abortions causing hurricanes sparks jokes online
Reproductive healthOther discussions focused on birth control pills, the impact of abortion bans, and IUD removal....