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.
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.