Forbes December 1, 2023
Medical misinformation is widespread, and the digital age allows information to spread at rapid speeds, whether accurate or inaccurate. The Covid-19 pandemic amplified the surge of misinformation, particularly with respect to false claims related to Covid-19 vaccines and treatments, according to Kaiser Family Foundation.
Given the potential impact misinformation can have with respect to public health and adherence to life-saving interventions, addressing strategies to combat medical misinformation remains paramount. Below are five tips to curb medical misinformation.
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Just as school-aged children learn reading and math in grade school, so too should they learn digital and media literacy. Being taught how to critically think and analyze whether information is based on substantiated facts or inherent fallacies would go...