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‘Debunk fast, debunk well’: Misinformation-fighting campaign takes on COVID vaccine hesitancy
The problem with combatting the misinformation swirling around COVID-19 is, according to University of Alberta health law professor Timothy Caulfield, all fronts the fight takes place on are of equal importance.
“For a long time there has been this tolerance of pseudoscience and misinformation,” said Caulfield. “But there are recent studies that show once people believe a little bit of misinformation, it’s easier to believe other misinformation.”
And although many of the inaccuracies may seem like harmless conspiracies for the unreachable fringes like the idea that the pandemic is a hoax Caulfield said such notions can snowball and become a problematic belief that “clusters” with other hard-to-believe bits of misinformation.
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OTTAWA, ON, April 29, 2021 /CNW/ - As we continue to roll out COVID-19 vaccines across the country, the Government of Canada is committed to addressing and reducing barriers to vaccination.
Today, during National Immunization Awareness Week, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Health, announced an investment of $2.25 million through the Immunization Partnership Fund (IPF) for two projects to support vaccination efforts. These projects will support vaccine uptake by ensuring Canadians have access to credible information on vaccination, as well as equipping healthcare providers and Canadians with proven strategies to manage pain and fear during vaccination.
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OTTAWA, ON, April 29, 2021 /CNW/ -
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to create stress and anxiety for many Canadians, particularly those who do not have ready access to their regular support networks. Through the Wellness Together Canada online portal, people of all ages across the country can access immediate, free and confidential mental health and substance use supports, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
National Immunization Awareness Week (NIAW) is an opportunity to emphasize the importance of getting vaccinated, including getting the COVID-19 vaccination as soon as its our turn. Removing barriers to vaccination and providing evidence-based information are crucial for supporting Canadians in getting vaccinated. The Public Health Agency of Canada is funding several projects under the
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OTTAWA, ON, March 8, 2021 /CNW/ - Vaccination is one of the best ways to protect against COVID-19 and other serious infectious diseases. The Government of Canada recognizes that community engagement plays a critical role in building vaccine confidence so everyone has the accurate information they need to make an informed decision on vaccination.
To this end, the Minister of Health, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, announced today the launch of the Vaccine Community Innovation Challenge.
Under the Challenge, individuals and/or groups are invited to propose creative ideas for communications campaigns that will reach groups within their communities who have been disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Twenty finalists will be chosen by an expert panel and given $25,000 to develop their ideas and launch their campaigns. A grand prize of $100,000 will be awarded to one winner at the end of the Challenge period to reinvest in the protect
TORONTO The federal government is investing $64 million in COVID-19 vaccine education campaigns to help combat vaccine hesitancy and misinformation in Canada, while also encouraging Canadians to get the shot. Minister of Health Patty Hajdu said in a press release on Tuesday that the investment, through the Immunization Partnership Fund (IPF), will increase public access to reliable, accurate and timely information about vaccines. She says this will help ensure Canadians make informed and confident vaccine choices for themselves and their families. Vaccines are an important and effective way to protect Canadians and stop the spread of COVID-19. Working with our partners, we will make sure that Canadians have the latest information about how and when they can get vaccinated, but also why they should get vaccinated, Hajdu said in the release.