Experts decry cuts to CDC’s childhood vaccine schedule
VaccinesPlus, rising flu and whooping cough cases drew both concern and skepticism....
PGP
U.S. attack on Venezuela fuels conversation about fentanyl
Substance useMeanwhile, an executive order designating fentanyl as a “weapon of mass destruction” sparked confusion online....
Articles and posts warn about social media ‘brain rot’
Mental healthSocial media users also shared tips for managing seasonal affective disorder....
Misinterpreted study prompts false claim that getting pregnant later in life increases lifespan
Reproductive healthPlus, conversations debated whether older birthing parents are more likely to have babies with Down syndrome....
FDA vaccine safety investigations fuel debate online
VaccinesMeasles outbreaks spark conversations as the loss of the U.S.’s elimination status looms....
Viral video inaccurately depicting fetal development garners mixed reactions
Reproductive healthConversation also focused on the “fertility cliff” and new gonorrhea treatments...
Study prompts discussion about smartphones and depression in kids
Mental healthMeanwhile, social media users shared the mental health consequences of hearing slurs toward people with disabilities....
Satirical article instigates debate about naloxone
Substance usePlus, posts discussed medical marijuana ahead of a new executive order reclassifying the drug....
Controversial moves undermine trust in federal health agencies
The Infodemiology BriefCheck out the debut episode of the Trusted Messenger Podcast, where co-hosts Chad Hermann and Todd Wolynn discuss the communication strategies for health care providers. Over the last month, federal health agencies amplified false and misleading claims about vaccine safety, fueling confusion and eroding trust among clinicians and the public....
En República Dominicana, usuarios de redes sociales difunden información falsa sobre la vacuna contra la gripe
VaccinesAdemás, en Brasil, usuarios celebran la aprobación de la primera vacuna de una sola dosis contra el dengue en el mundo, que será producida en el país. En República Dominicana, usuarios de redes sociales reaccionan a las declaraciones del ministro de salud pública sobre la importancia de la vacunación contra...