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It's remarkably easy to inject new medical misinformation into LLMs

Misinformation training in models increases overall unreliability in medical content, even from minimal inclusion.
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Louisiana forbids public health workers from promoting COVID, flu and mpox shots

Louisiana's health department restricts all vaccine promotion, raising public health concerns.
Policy implemented quietly, applying to all communication about vaccines.
The move reflects increasing anti-vaccine sentiments in the political landscape.

Florida Surgeon General Spreads COVID Misinformation in Booster Guidelines

Florida's health department advises against booster shots for high-risk groups, spreading vaccine misinformation that endangers public health.

McConnell Urges RFK Jr. to Steer Clear' of His Top Aide's Dangerous' Effort to Revoke Polio Vaccine

Sen. Mitch McConnell emphasizes the importance of the polio vaccine, reflecting on his own childhood experience with the disease and the dangers of misinformation.

Trump picks RFK Jr. to oversee the Department of Health and Human Services

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been appointed to oversee the Department of Health and Human Services, focusing on evidence-based public health and combating misinformation.

What to know about RFK Jr.'s positions on vaccines, drugs and health care

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.'s rise reflects ongoing tensions between public health messaging and vaccine misinformation.

Vaccines don't cause autism, but the lie won't die. In fact, it's getting worse.

Nearly a quarter of Americans still deny or dispute CDC's statement that vaccines do not cause autism.

Louisiana forbids public health workers from promoting COVID, flu and mpox shots

Louisiana's health department restricts all vaccine promotion, raising public health concerns.
Policy implemented quietly, applying to all communication about vaccines.
The move reflects increasing anti-vaccine sentiments in the political landscape.

Florida Surgeon General Spreads COVID Misinformation in Booster Guidelines

Florida's health department advises against booster shots for high-risk groups, spreading vaccine misinformation that endangers public health.

McConnell Urges RFK Jr. to Steer Clear' of His Top Aide's Dangerous' Effort to Revoke Polio Vaccine

Sen. Mitch McConnell emphasizes the importance of the polio vaccine, reflecting on his own childhood experience with the disease and the dangers of misinformation.

Trump picks RFK Jr. to oversee the Department of Health and Human Services

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been appointed to oversee the Department of Health and Human Services, focusing on evidence-based public health and combating misinformation.

What to know about RFK Jr.'s positions on vaccines, drugs and health care

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.'s rise reflects ongoing tensions between public health messaging and vaccine misinformation.

Vaccines don't cause autism, but the lie won't die. In fact, it's getting worse.

Nearly a quarter of Americans still deny or dispute CDC's statement that vaccines do not cause autism.
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How Kennedy Has Worked Abroad to Weaken Global Public Health Policy

Kennedy undermines global health through vaccine misinformation and conspiracy theories.

Donald Trump to Nominate Anti-Vaccine Activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to Oversee US Public Health

Trump nominates Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for HHS, fulfilling a promise to let him explore health issues.

You Can Clap All You Want': House Democrat Spars With Marjorie Taylor Greene Over RFK Jr. Gutting Health Agency

The potential nomination of RFK Jr. to lead the NIH raises critical concerns about his history of vaccine misinformation and lack of medical credentials.

How Kennedy Has Worked Abroad to Weaken Global Public Health Policy

Kennedy undermines global health through vaccine misinformation and conspiracy theories.

Donald Trump to Nominate Anti-Vaccine Activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to Oversee US Public Health

Trump nominates Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for HHS, fulfilling a promise to let him explore health issues.

You Can Clap All You Want': House Democrat Spars With Marjorie Taylor Greene Over RFK Jr. Gutting Health Agency

The potential nomination of RFK Jr. to lead the NIH raises critical concerns about his history of vaccine misinformation and lack of medical credentials.
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More Americans embrace COVID vax untruths: Poll

Intense backlash to the COVID response eroded trust in public health, hampering future preparedness efforts.
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Court To RFK Jr.: Fact-Checking Doesn't Violate 1st Amendment Nor Does Section 230 Make Meta A State Actor

The courts have consistently ruled that Meta's censorship policies regarding vaccine misinformation are permissible under First Amendment rights since Meta is a private entity.

Debunking McGill's "Dirty Dozen" Hit Piece: Flawed Sources, Pharma Ties, and Biased Reporting

Academic integrity questioned due to flawed study accusing 12 of spreading vaccine misinformation.

Court To RFK Jr.: Fact-Checking Doesn't Violate 1st Amendment Nor Does Section 230 Make Meta A State Actor

The courts have consistently ruled that Meta's censorship policies regarding vaccine misinformation are permissible under First Amendment rights since Meta is a private entity.

Debunking McGill's "Dirty Dozen" Hit Piece: Flawed Sources, Pharma Ties, and Biased Reporting

Academic integrity questioned due to flawed study accusing 12 of spreading vaccine misinformation.
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Neil Young to put his music back on Spotify after boycott over Joe Rogan

Neil Young ends Spotify boycott due to Joe Rogan deal
Young's return doesn't indicate a change in stance on misinformation

Neil Young is returning to Spotify after boycotting it over Joe Rogan's vaccine comments

Neil Young returned to Spotify due to Joe Rogan's podcast no longer being exclusive.
Young advocates for improved sound quality on Spotify and mentions Quobuz and Tidal for presenting his songs in high-res.

Joni Mitchell, Following Neil Young, Returns to Spotify After Protest

Joni Mitchell's music quietly returns to Spotify after two-year absence due to vaccine misinformation protest
Neil Young also reinstated his music on Spotify following similar protest and amid concerns of spreading misinformation on the platform

Neil Young to put his music back on Spotify after boycott over Joe Rogan

Neil Young ends Spotify boycott due to Joe Rogan deal
Young's return doesn't indicate a change in stance on misinformation

Neil Young is returning to Spotify after boycotting it over Joe Rogan's vaccine comments

Neil Young returned to Spotify due to Joe Rogan's podcast no longer being exclusive.
Young advocates for improved sound quality on Spotify and mentions Quobuz and Tidal for presenting his songs in high-res.

Joni Mitchell, Following Neil Young, Returns to Spotify After Protest

Joni Mitchell's music quietly returns to Spotify after two-year absence due to vaccine misinformation protest
Neil Young also reinstated his music on Spotify following similar protest and amid concerns of spreading misinformation on the platform
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#vaccination-rates

NYC students' vaccination rates still below pre-pandemic levels: Health Dept

Immunization rates in NYC schools below pre-pandemic levels
Vaccination rates declined due to pandemic and misinformation

Measles comeback is "canary in the coal mine" for U.S., vaccine expert says

The return of measles is a 'canary in the coal mine' for the country's ability to fight the spread of vaccine-preventable diseases.
Vaccine misinformation and politicization during the pandemic have contributed to falling vaccination rates and outbreaks of measles worldwide.

NYC students' vaccination rates still below pre-pandemic levels: Health Dept

Immunization rates in NYC schools below pre-pandemic levels
Vaccination rates declined due to pandemic and misinformation

Measles comeback is "canary in the coal mine" for U.S., vaccine expert says

The return of measles is a 'canary in the coal mine' for the country's ability to fight the spread of vaccine-preventable diseases.
Vaccine misinformation and politicization during the pandemic have contributed to falling vaccination rates and outbreaks of measles worldwide.
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Aaron Rodgers Goes on Rant About Vaccines on Pat McAfee's Show: I Just Wanna F*cking Move On!'

Aaron Rodgers addresses backlash over comments on Jimmy Kimmel
Rodgers continues ranting about the Covid-19 vaccine despite wanting to move on
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