Misinformation About The Cdc S Recommendation For Kids And Covid Vaccines Is Spreading Like Wildfire

Misinformation About The CDC’s Recommendation For Kids And COVID Vaccines Is Spreading Like Wildfire

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By Shana Aborn/Oct. 22, 2022 7:56 am EST

There’s just one problem with all this: The rumor isn’t true.

Social media helps spread misinformation quickly

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Social media and 24-hour news have made it easier than ever for misinformation to spread far and wide, explains The Washington Post. Health officials may not always refute them publicly, for fear they might actually help keep the rumors alive. It also doesn’t help that the pandemic has changed our personalities, making us more stressed and anxious — and, perhaps, more likely to believe fearmongering reporters. So next time you read something scary on Instagram, do a little digging to get the full story. Better yet, put the phone down and go for a walk.