Increasing Concerns Over Measles Misinformation in the US
Recent polling indicates that misinformation about the measles vaccine is spreading widely across the US, leading to growing uncertainty among Americans regarding what to believe. The KFF Tracking Poll highlights that more individuals are being exposed to false claims about measles and its vaccination, with many unsure of the accuracy of the information they encounter. Medical professionals are actively countering this wave of misinformation, stressing the importance of vaccines in saving lives. The current climate surrounding measles outbreaks and vaccine misinformation is raising alarms about public trust in health information.
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