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POV: Health Misinformation Is Rampant on Social Media (www.bu.edu)

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POV: Health Misinformation Is Rampant on Social Media::Monica Wang argues that health misinformation on social media is fueling the global anti-vaccination campaign and offers suggestions for how to combat it.

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[–] zarkanian@sh.itjust.works 5 points 9 months ago (1 children)

What do you mean? Worth to whom?

Also, these people aren't just harming themselves; they're harming everyone around them. A vaccine isn't like a seat belt. It doesn't just protect you. It also protects the people around you. Additionally, by having a weaker immune system, these people are making their bodies breeding grounds for viruses which can mutate into new forms.

[–] Tristaniopsis@aussie.zone 0 points 9 months ago

Well exactly.

I’m not sure why my comment has gone from being agreed with, to being controversial.

Anti-vaxers can fuck off and die, but preferably somewhere else, so as not to compromise anyone else’s safety.

I feel sorry for their kids and others that they hold hostage to their stupid views.