A social media account that has downplayed the seriousness of COVID-19—and was previously suspended for promoting misinformation—shared a text message purportedly from a former NFL player. The text states that the person believes the vaccine is responsible if they die or have a heart attack. A post sharing the image claims that we will see the impact of the vaccine in the next few years.
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The Public Health Communications Collaborative (PHCC) was formed in 2020 to coordinate and amplify public health messaging on COVID-19 and increase Americans’ confidence in guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and state and local public health officials.
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