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The alerts on these pages are based on the monitoring of publicly available data. While some alerts reference false claims, others are included to indicate gaps in knowledge, concerns, speculation, and other trending narratives. Inclusion in reporting is based on reach and velocity of spread and on whether conversations may impact health behaviors and decisions.
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Posts question whether medications for mental health conditions are safe
Medium Impact
On February 13, President Donald Trump issued an executive order calling for the formation of a team to “assess the…
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RFK Jr. disparages existing vaccine safety monitoring systems
Medium Impact
In a February 13 interview, newly confirmed HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. alleged that existing vaccine safety monitoring systems…
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Podcast host disavows ADHD medication on social media
Low Impact
On February 8 and 9, a political podcast host with a large social media following shared two social media posts…
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West Texas measles outbreak fuels online debate about vaccine hesitancy
High Impact
As of February 14, several West Texas counties have confirmed 48 measles cases, all in individuals who are unvaccinated or have…
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Surge in flu cases sparks conversation about vaccines
High Impact
On February 7, the CDC reported that flu infections are surging nationwide this season, with over 24 million cases, 310,000…
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Forum post highlights parents’ fears about vaccine safety
Low Impact
In a January 30 post in a parenting forum, a mother asked for assistance in understanding online claims she saw…
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Social media users question who is responsible for overdose deaths
Low Impact
On January 22, President Donald Trump pardoned a man who was sentenced to life in prison in 2015 for operating…
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RFK Jr. confirmation hearings resurface anti-vaccine claims
High Impact
Last week’s Senate confirmation hearings for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. sparked widespread social media coverage. Some posts highlighted the false…
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Posts debate “wellness farms” to treat substance use disorder without medication
Medium Impact
On January 26, a new article repeated a months-old statement from Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has been nominated to…
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Dubious “study” claims childhood vaccines cause autism
High Impact
A January 23 paper published on a WordPress blog masquerading as a scientific journal claims to have found a link…
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Claims about AI-driven mRNA vaccines stirs up controversy
Medium Impact
After President Donald Trump announced he plans to invest $500 billion in AI infrastructure, a tech CEO suggested that the…
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Controversy circulates over HHS funding of mRNA flu vaccines
Medium Impact
On January 17, HHS announced a $590 million award to Moderna to accelerate the development of mRNA-based vaccines against potential…
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Post falsely claims that antidepressants worsen mental health
Medium Impact
A trending social media post claims without evidence that psychiatric medication causes poor mental health and violent behavior. The post…
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West Virginia allows religious exemptions for school vaccinations
Medium Impact
On January 14, West Virginia’s governor issued an executive order permitting religious exemptions for school vaccinations. The state was one…
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Posts claim COVID-19 vaccine mandates caused an LA firefighter shortage
Medium Impact
Online conversations about the Los Angeles fires claim without evidence that the city is facing firefighter shortages due to its…
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Social media thread sparks online conversations about maternal vaccination
Low Impact
A pregnant social media user asked for guidance in navigating conversations about vaccination with her doctors. The woman stated that…