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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…
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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…