Recently, U.S. Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Robert Califf M.D. argued vaccination is approaching a dangerous tipping point because of social media misinformation.
As the proliferation of misinformation continues to pose a significant challenge on social media platforms in 2024, research published by the University of California, San Diego, offers hope when searching for fact-based vaccine information.
X Accurately Corrects Vaccine Misinformation by 97%
Which Providers Will Influence the Most Vaccinations in 2024
When it comes to the most trusted healthcare providers, pediatricians and pharmacists are at the top of the list. During the COVID-19 pandemic, these main-street professionals played a crucial role in scaling up vaccinations.
A late March 2024 survey confirmed that pediatricians and pharmacists are key influencers regarding respiratory vaccinations, including flu shots.
For example, pharmacies administered about 67% of COVID-19 doses last year.
Pandemic Reignited Debate Regarding Physician’s Obligation to Treat
Unreasonable risks to self/family, labor rights/workers’ protection were reasons for refusal to treat during COVID-19
More Medical Lab Tests Will Soon Face Federal Scrutiny, FDA Says
By Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, April 29, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Laboratory tests used by millions of Americans are soon to be classified as medical devices, and as such …