Interactions on social media between pro-, neutral and anti-vaccination views and how they may influence each other are mapped in a study published online in Nature this week.
Anti-Vaxxers Could Rule Facebook Within A Decade, Researchers Warn
Anti-vaxxers could rule the social media conversation in a decade if authorities don’t step in, an analysis of Facebook activity in the United States has found.
Anti-Vaxx Views Could Become The Norm In A Decade, Study Claims
Anti-vaxx views could become the norm in just a decade, a new study warns.
Anti-Vaxxers On Facebook Better At Influencing Undecided: Study
New research suggests that people who are undecided about vaccines are more likely to be influenced on Facebook by anti-vaxxer groups than government health officials.
Mapping Online Distrust In Health Expertise
Researchers point to a worrying imbalance. Facebook communities that distrust establishment health advice are more effective than government agencies and other reliable groups at reaching and engaging with undecided individuals, according to a study published in the journal Nature.
Thanks To Facebook, Anti-Vaxxers Will Soon Be The Majority – Study
Despite the overwhelming evidence vaccines work, experts fear anti-vaxxers might soon outnumber those who believe in the science – with Facebook largely to blame.
The COVID-19 Misinformation Crisis Is Just Beginning, But There Is Hope
Scientists “map” how distrust in health expertise spreads through social networks.
Map Reveals ‘Battlegrounds’ Between Anti-Vaxxers And Pro-Vaccination Communities On Facebook As They Fight To Win Over Those Undecided About The Treatment
As scientists work tirelessly to develop a vaccine that keeps the deadly coronavirus at bay, the views of anti-vaxxers are running rampant online and influencing communities undecided about the treatment.
Anti-Vaxxers’ Social Networks Are Ripe With People Susceptible To Their Misinformation
As the world waits for a COVID-19 vaccine, an anti-vaccination movement is gaining steam online.
Anti-Vaccine Movement Could Undermine Efforts To End Coronavirus Pandemic, Researchers Warn
Studies of social networks show that opposition to vaccines is small but far-reaching — and growing.