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MADISON, Wis. – It spreads fast, perplexes doctors and everyone is at risk. That’s not just COVID-19, but pandemic misinformation – arguably just as tough to contain.
“There’s a lot of people, educated people, and it crosses all demographics,” said UW Health Chief Quality Officer Jeff Pothof said. “I think misinformation is a tremendous barrier to people feeling comfortable about getting vaccinated.”
Misinformation has been floating around from the start of the pandemic.
“It is a threat,” said Dr. Alison Schwartz, the associate medical director of infectious diseases at SSM Health. “As I reflect on the pandemic, it’s been probably the biggest stressor for me.”
By Madalyn O Neill
May 6, 2021 | 9:04 PM
MADISON, Wis. â It spreads fast, perplexes doctors and everyone is at risk. Thatâs not just COVID-19, but pandemic misinformation â arguably just as tough to contain.
âThereâs a lot of people, educated people, and it crosses all demographics,â said UW Health Chief Quality Officer Jeff Pothof said. âI think misinformation is a tremendous barrier to people feeling comfortable about getting vaccinated.â
Misinformation has been floating around from the start of the pandemic.
âIt is a threat,â said Dr. Alison Schwartz, the associate medical director of infectious diseases at SSM Health. âAs I reflect on the pandemic, itâs been probably the biggest stressor for me.â