Comments made by RFK Jr. over the summer about heroin and ADHD also triggered recent conversation....
In the last two weeks, a pseudo-medical organization called for a global ban on mRNA vaccines, and edited video clips cast doubt on COVID-19 mitigation measures. Regional discussions centered on whooping cough and COVID-19 vaccine safety....
Plus, posts discussed stigma toward antidepressants and celebrated a singer for speaking out about mental health....
This week, social media users discussed a self-amplifying mRNA bird flu vaccine and the global surge in measles cases. Regional conversations focused on whooping cough, bird flu, and debates over COVID-19 and flu vaccine safety....
Posts also called attention to pregnancy-related deaths in Georgia and shared false claims about trans people and lactation....
Other posts discussed the recent suicide of a California teenager, plus increasing suicide rates in the military....
Posts also shared concerns about the potential consequences of calling crisis hotlines....
Other posts discussed abortion ballot measures, debated the definition of “abortion,” and shared false claims about mammograms....
This 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....
Politicians continue to dispute COVID-19 vaccine safety at the national level. Regionally, online posts discuss vaccine access and whooping cough vaccines....
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