Becker's Healthcare May 16, 2023
The FDA launched a ‘rumor control’ hub May 16 aimed at combating widespread misinformation about vaccines, medicine, science and health trends.
“The FDA is concerned that health misinformation may be negatively impacting the public’s health,” a spokesperson says during a 55-second video featured on the agency’s new webpage.
It urges individuals to verify any information regarding healthcare with a nonprofit fact-checking organization or government agency.
Right now, the page features information on dietary supplements, COVID-19 and...