Lawsuits challenging abortion bans spark polarizing discussion
Reproductive healthPosts also called attention to pregnancy-related deaths in Georgia and shared false claims about trans people and lactation....
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Popular post generates conversation about preventing and treating depression
Mental healthOther posts discussed the recent suicide of a California teenager, plus increasing suicide rates in the military....
False claims circulate that naloxone encourages drug use
Substance usePlus, discussions online perpetuated stigma toward people who use xylazine and other drugs....
Conversation about suicide skyrockets on Election Day
Mental healthPosts also shared concerns about the potential consequences of calling crisis hotlines....
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
Substance useOther 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....