The Vaccine Battle Highlights the Need to Communicate Science
As a former journalist, it is beyond frustrating and, quite frankly, baffling how the fake news wildfire rages from pizza shop conspiracies to unfounded claims of election fraud with no end in sight. This disinformation juggernaut is alarming and dangerous, and I knew it was only a matter of time before these conspiracy theories and outright lies started seeping into the COVID-19 vaccine conversation.
As the pandemic continues to ravage the US and the world, news of approved vaccines was downright thrilling for many of us. It was also not a surprise to see the anti-vaxxer movement here in the US and abroad quickly apply their conspiracy theories and falsehoods across the internet, taking over discussion boards, social media, blogs, and more.