Studies of social networks show that opposition to vaccines is small but far-reaching — and growing.
A New Study Explores The Spread Of Misinformation About Coronavirus On Facebook
NPR’s Ailsa Chang talks with Neil Johnson, a professor of physics at George Washington University, about his study on the spread of scientific misinformation about the coronavirus and its effects.
Vaccine Opponents Are Gaining In Facebook ‘Battle For Hearts And Minds,’ New Map Shows
A first-of-its-kind analysis of more than 1300 Facebook pages with nearly 100 million followers has produced a network map that’s alarming public health professionals.
New Map Reveals Distrust In Health Expertise Is Winning Hearts And Minds Online
Researchers warn scientists are fighting health misinformation in the wrong place
Vaccine Opponents Are Gaining In Facebook ‘Battle For Hearts And Minds,’ New Map Shows
A first-of-its-kind analysis of more than 1300 Facebook pages with nearly 100 million followers has produced a network map that’s alarming public health professionals.
Anti-Vaccine Groups Are Actively Targeting ‘Undecideds’ On Social Media
Facebook communities that promote distrust in ‘the establishment’ and official health guidelines are more effective than reliable health groups at reaching and engaging with undecided individuals, a new study reports.
Why Anti-Vaxxers Often Win Out On Facebook
Groups that spread vaccine misinformation on social media have more impact than government health agencies and other expert organizations on undecided people, a new study finds.
Anti-Vaccine Messaging Is Well-Connected On Social Media
A new social network map shows a well-connected anti-vaccine movement, now intertwined with coronavirus conspiracy theories.
COVID-19 Is A “Perfect Storm” For Conspiracy Theories, Finds New Study That Shocked Scientists
Considering the 2020 pandemic, you might forget 2019 had its own public health disaster. There were two outbreaks of measles in Washington State last year, bolstered by an anti-vaccination sentiment that festered online.
The Anti-Vaxxers Are Winning The Battle On Facebook
Anti-vaccination Facebook Pages are currently better at attracting undecided users to their cause than pro-science counterparts, researchers have found.