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Social media may influence parents’ views on HPV vaccination
Penn State College of Medicine researchers determined that misinformation on social media may affect parents’ willingness to have their children vaccinated against human papillomavirus.
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HERSHEY, Pa. – Studies by Penn State College of Medicine researchers demonstrate that misinformation on social media may affect parents’ willingness to have their children vaccinated against human papillomavirus (HPV). They also found that some parents are in favor of establishing standards for combating HPV vaccine misinformation on social media.
Prior research conducted by the Pew Research Center showed that 72% of adults use social media, and many rely on it for news and information. However, misleading and inaccurate information is easily shared online and can be especially harmful when it comes to health-related issues. ....

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