How anti-vax memes replicate through satire and irony
Memes that promote harmful conspiracies and memes that mock them are sometimes hard to distinguish.
today • ~8 min
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What’s not being said about why African Americans need to take the COVID-19 vaccine
Black people are skeptical about the new vaccines for many reasons. If public health leaders told the full story, maybe there'd be a higher chance that Black people would want to take the vaccine.
Dec. 23, 2020 • ~9 min
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Latinos are especially reluctant to get flu shots – how a small clinic in Indiana found ways to overcome that
Millions of Latinos may not get the influenza shot this year, which could be an indicator of whether they will get a COVID-19 shot. A rural clinic shows how building trust can help overcome reluctance.
Dec. 9, 2020 • ~7 min
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COVID-19: four ways to respond to vaccine sceptics – and maybe even convince them
Think beyond facts to make your argument.
Nov. 25, 2020 • ~7 min
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An AI tool can distinguish between a conspiracy theory and a true conspiracy – it comes down to how easily the story falls apart
Computational methods could help identify conspiracy theories as they emerge.
Nov. 13, 2020 • ~10 min
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Ingredients in flu vaccine won't hurt you – two pharmacists explain why
Many people object to the added ingredients in vaccines. But pharmacists explain why those fears are unwarranted.
Nov. 13, 2020 • ~9 min
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Why scientists and public health officials need to address vaccine mistrust instead of dismissing it
People who oppose vaccines often are dismissed as ignorant or naive. Failing to hear their concerns and address them may only be fueling vaccine resistance, however.
Oct. 30, 2020 • ~10 min
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How to build trust in a COVID vaccine
A public campaign to build trust may be needed if a successful vaccine candidate is to be taken by enough Americans to interrupt the COVID pandemic, a Harvard public health expert said.
Sept. 16, 2020 • ~6 min
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How to talk to vaccine skeptics so they might actually hear you
Those opposing vaccinations often mistrust government, science and the news media. There may be better ways to persuade them than by offering facts only.
Aug. 20, 2020 • ~9 min
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Here's how to talk to vaccine skeptics so they might actually hear you
Those opposing vaccinations often mistrust government, science and the news media. There may be better ways to persuade them than by offering facts only.
Aug. 20, 2020 • ~9 min
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