False claims that trans identity is a mental health condition recirculate
Mental healthPlus, commenters discussed exercise as a treatment for depression and brought attention to eating disorders in adulthood....
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Trump administration fuels unfounded concerns that taking Tylenol during pregnancy causes autism
Reproductive healthSocial media users also debated the difference between birth control and abortion, discussed ectopic pregnancy risks, and promoted false claims about HPV vaccine safety....
Health experts criticize the promotion of unproven links between Tylenol, autism, and vaccines
VaccinesPlus, the internet reacts to a “chaotic” CDC vaccine meeting and new research finds increased rejection of childhood vaccines....
Health experts criticize the promotion of unproven links between Tylenol, autism, and vaccines
VaccinesPlus, the internet reacts to a “chaotic” CDC vaccine meeting and new research finds increased rejection of childhood vaccines....
Social media users falsely suggest that naloxone is dangerous to health
Substance useA new bill to expand access to naloxone and SUD services received both celebration and stigma....
Gobierno de Brasil anuncia que la vacuna contra el VRS será ofrecida a través de sistema público de salud
VaccinesAdemás, anuncio en Argentina sobre campaña de vacunación contra el dengue desata conversaciones en redes sociales. El 10 de septiembre, el Ministerio de Salud de Brasil anunció que la vacuna contra el VRS será ofrecida a través del sistema público de salud y que el gobierno producirá 1.8 millones...
Posts share mixed views on HPV vaccination
VaccinesPlus, 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...
Debate erupts over CDC advisors’ COVID-19 vaccine votes
The Infodemiology BriefThis past week, confusion spread online after CDC vaccine advisors voted to shift COVID-19 vaccination from a universal recommendation to a shared decision between patients and providers. The change means updated COVID-19 vaccines remain available and likely covered by insurance for everyone 6 months and older, but only after a...
States’ moves to protect COVID-19 vaccine access draw praise
VaccinesPlus, the president’s social media post sparked a debate about childhood vaccine safety after a child died of a rare measles complication....
States’ moves to protect COVID-19 vaccine access draw praise
VaccinesPlus, the president’s social media post sparked a debate about childhood vaccine safety after a child died of a rare measles complication....