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Misinformation

Addressing Viral Medical Rumors and False or Misleading Information

This article includes case studies of organizations’ efforts to combat medical misinformation around COVID-19 and vaccines. It emphasizes the rapid spreading of misinformation over social media that is unique in human history and offers policy recommendations to help counter and prevent the spread of misinformation. To read the full article, follow the link below.

Lalani, H. S., DiResta, R., Baron, R. J., & Scales, D. (2023). Addressing Viral Medical Rumors and False or Misleading Information. Annals of Internal Medicine, 176(8), 1113-1120.