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·June 4, 2024·6 min read

MMR Vaccine Myths Persist Amid Rising Cases

A new survey found that 24% of U.S. adults incorrectly believe the MMR vaccine causes autism, despite CDC evidence to the contrary. This misconception contributes to vaccine hesitancy and rising measles cases. The survey highlights the need for better public education on vaccine safety.

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·February 1, 2022·6 min read

COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Linked to Childhood Trauma

Vaccine hesitancy was three times higher in people who experienced four or more types of trauma as a child compared to those who had no history of childhood trauma, a new study reveals.

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·April 13, 2021·3 min read

Narratives Can Help Science Counter Misinformation on Vaccines

Narratives and storytelling can help counter vaccine misinformation as the method can create a bridge between scientific evidence and human experience.

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·July 6, 2019·5 min read

Top global public health scientists launch new challenge to anti-vaxxers

Recently, the WHO declared vaccine hesitancy one of the top ten international public health problems. They report the crisis is man-made, unnecessary and dangerous. Researchers are calling on search engines and social media organizations to do more to stem anti-vaccine rhetoric, and stop the spread of disinformation surrounding vaccinations. They also call for governments to better support mandatory immunization programs.

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·May 25, 2019·5 min read

From the overuse of antibiotics to anti-vaxxers, why we need to work together to create a stronger culture of public health

From anti-vaccine rhetoric to the over-prescription of antibiotics, researchers suggest we should try to work together to improve public health, rather than socially shun those who ignore scientific evidence.

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·May 22, 2019·4 min read

Want to help the vaccine hesitant become pro-vaccine? Have them meet someone with a vaccine-preventable disease

Researchers report one method to help combat anti-vaccine information and reduce vaccine hesitancy is to introduce those with negative views about immunizations to someone who has suffered a vaccine-preventable disease. The study reports 70% of students who were exposed to someone with a vaccine-preventable disease moved from vaccine hesitancy to pro-vaccine. Overall, 75% of those who were anti-vaccine increased their vaccine attitude scores, with 50% moving to a pro-vaccine stance.