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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 misrepresent study about gender-affirming care and mental health
Medium Impact
Recent social media posts discussed a study published last month in the Journal of Sexual Medicine, which found that transgender…
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Outbreaks continue to fuel false claims about measles and vaccines
Medium Impact
False claims and conspiracy theories about measles continued to circulate online this week as the measles outbreak that began in…
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Misleading claims circulate about measles and vitamin A
High Impact
The measles outbreak in Texas and neighboring New Mexico is fueling myths and conspiracy theories about the disease and the…
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Posts discuss fentanyl “exposure” and testing strips
Medium Impact
An internal investigation by the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office revealed that a patrol deputy who had allegedly been “exposed” to…
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Viral story baselessly links COVID-19 vaccines to bone condition
Low Impact
A story is circulating online about a woman who alleges that her severe bone pain and decay were caused by…
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Myth circulates that vaccines caused the Texas measles outbreak
High Impact
The growing measles outbreak in Texas and neighboring New Mexico is fueling conspiracy theories about the disease and the measles,…
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Concern surrounds delay of first ACIP meeting under RFK Jr.
Medium Impact
Last week, the CDC postponed an Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices meeting scheduled for February 26 to 28, causing widespread…
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“Post-COVID vaccination syndrome” study sets off a wave of speculation
Medium Impact
On February 19, researchers at Yale uploaded a preprint study about “post-COVID vaccination syndrome,” an extremely rare collection of symptoms…
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Political figures continue to take aim at mRNA vaccines
Medium Impact
A February 19 article in a British tabloid fueled speculation that the Trump administration plans to ban mRNA COVID-19 vaccines.…
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Executive order cuts funding for schools with COVID-19 vaccine mandates
Medium Impact
On February 14, President Donald Trump signed an executive order cutting federal funds to K-12 and higher education institutions that…
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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…