Alerts
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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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…
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California wildfire response fuels backlash against substance use harm reduction programs
Low Impact
An actress posted to social media about the ongoing wildfires in California, claiming that the state lacks resources to adequately…
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Outrage circulates over new FDA safety warning on RSV vaccines
Medium Impact
On January 7, the FDA announced new safety labeling for the Abrysvo and Arexvy RSV vaccines, warning that there is…
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Cold weather prompts online conversations about cold-related deaths
Medium Impact
As winter storms and extreme cold affect millions across the United States, including much of the South, conversations about winter…
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Posts question if heterosexual people need HIV prevention drugs
Medium Impact
On December 31, 2024, a social media post stated that heterosexual people should be taking the HIV prevention drug PrEP…
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False claims about bird flu and vaccines continue to circulate
Medium Impact
Some conspiracy theorists are downplaying the potential severity of bird flu and promoting false claims about bird flu vaccine safety.…
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Misleading claims are circulating online about vaccine ingredients
High Impact
Numerous popular social media posts in multiple languages are circulating false and misleading claims about vaccine ingredients. A widely circulated…
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Polio vaccine conversation goes viral
High Impact
On December 13, the New York Times reported that in 2022, a lawyer assisting presumptive HHS secretary Robert F. Kennedy…
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Dubious study connects so-called COVID-19 vaccine “shedding” with menstrual abnormalities, sparking discussion
Medium Impact
A recent study published in a controversial journal claims, with evidence, that being around someone who has been vaccinated against…
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Study prompts conversation about AI’s impact on air pollution and public health
Low Impact
A new preprint study driving conversation online estimates that by 2030, excess air pollution caused by artificial intelligence could cause…
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President-elect Trump sparks conversation with calls to “investigate” vaccines
High Impact
In a December 8 Meet the Press interview, President-elect Donald Trump stated that he would eliminate vaccines if they were…
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Proposed school health clinic draws anti-vaccine and anti-trans ire online
Medium Impact
Several social media users, including an account known for inciting harassment, are targeting Gardiner High School in Maine for attempting…
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Federal judge orders release of FDA COVID-19 vaccine documents
Medium Impact
In a December 6 ruling, a federal judge directed the FDA to disclose more documents related to the agency’s emergency…