Antivax Misinformation: A Growing Concern
A concerning trend has emerged over the last five years, with the number of kindergartners exempt from vaccines rising from 2.2 to 3.6 percent.
The reason behind this increase is not medical exemptions, but rather a combination of misinformation and the rise in conservative ideology.
Social media has become a significant contributor to this issue, as it is saturated with false information, making it challenging for parents to avoid.
It has become increasingly challenging to avoid false information, as it saturates most social media platforms and even news sources.
Author's summary: Antivax misinformation targets vulnerable parents.