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Texas Measles Death Fuels Anti-Vaccine Movement
A 6-year-old girl in Texas died of measles in February 2024, the first such death in the US in two decades; her parents, in an interview with an anti-vaccine group, discouraged vaccination, fueling the anti-vaccine movement's narrative against vaccination, despite an ongoing measles outbreak in thei...
Texas Measles Death Fuels Anti-Vaccine Movement
A 6-year-old girl in Texas died of measles in February 2024, the first such death in the US in two decades; her parents, in an interview with an anti-vaccine group, discouraged vaccination, fueling the anti-vaccine movement's narrative against vaccination, despite an ongoing measles outbreak in thei...
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48% Bias Score
Measles Outbreak Underscores Urgent Need for Vaccination
A measles outbreak affecting over 300 people across three states highlights the dangers of vaccine hesitancy, fueled by misinformation and distrust, resulting in severe illness and even death, emphasizing the need for effective communication and community-based solutions.
Measles Outbreak Underscores Urgent Need for Vaccination
A measles outbreak affecting over 300 people across three states highlights the dangers of vaccine hesitancy, fueled by misinformation and distrust, resulting in severe illness and even death, emphasizing the need for effective communication and community-based solutions.
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48% Bias Score
Infectious Disease Researcher Fights Medical Misinformation
Infectious disease researcher Laurel Bristow combats medical misinformation through social media and podcasts, empowering individuals with accurate health information to make informed decisions; her five tips for evaluating health claims include scrutinizing sources, avoiding emotional manipulation,...
Infectious Disease Researcher Fights Medical Misinformation
Infectious disease researcher Laurel Bristow combats medical misinformation through social media and podcasts, empowering individuals with accurate health information to make informed decisions; her five tips for evaluating health claims include scrutinizing sources, avoiding emotional manipulation,...
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12% Bias Score
NIH Reviews mRNA Vaccine Research Funding Amidst Concerns of Cuts
The NIH is reviewing funding for mRNA vaccine technology research, potentially cutting funding for at least 130 grants, following the termination of 42 grants studying vaccine hesitancy and research on LGBTQ+ and other vulnerable groups, causing concern among researchers.
NIH Reviews mRNA Vaccine Research Funding Amidst Concerns of Cuts
The NIH is reviewing funding for mRNA vaccine technology research, potentially cutting funding for at least 130 grants, following the termination of 42 grants studying vaccine hesitancy and research on LGBTQ+ and other vulnerable groups, causing concern among researchers.
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52% Bias Score
Texas Measles Outbreak: 220 Infections, Largest in 30 Years
A measles outbreak in Texas has infected over 220 people, mostly children, across multiple counties, marking the state's largest outbreak in 30 years, linked to low vaccination rates and spreading to other states.
Texas Measles Outbreak: 220 Infections, Largest in 30 Years
A measles outbreak in Texas has infected over 220 people, mostly children, across multiple counties, marking the state's largest outbreak in 30 years, linked to low vaccination rates and spreading to other states.
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40% Bias Score
COVID-19 Response Backlash Threatens Future Pandemic Preparedness
Five years after the COVID-19 pandemic, a narrative blaming the response rather than the virus is gaining mainstream traction, undermining public health preparedness and threatening future pandemic response due to decreased funding and trust in science.
COVID-19 Response Backlash Threatens Future Pandemic Preparedness
Five years after the COVID-19 pandemic, a narrative blaming the response rather than the virus is gaining mainstream traction, undermining public health preparedness and threatening future pandemic response due to decreased funding and trust in science.
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56% Bias Score
Measles Outbreak Highlights Urgent Need for Vaccination Amidst Vaccine Hesitancy
A measles outbreak affecting over 300 people across three states underscores the importance of MMR vaccination, as pediatricians are adapting communication strategies to combat vaccine hesitancy fueled by misinformation and emphasize the community impact of vaccination.
Measles Outbreak Highlights Urgent Need for Vaccination Amidst Vaccine Hesitancy
A measles outbreak affecting over 300 people across three states underscores the importance of MMR vaccination, as pediatricians are adapting communication strategies to combat vaccine hesitancy fueled by misinformation and emphasize the community impact of vaccination.
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52% Bias Score
Mexico Relaunches Vaccination Campaign Amid Measles and Pertussis Outbreak
Mexico will restart its National Vaccination Weeks in April due to a measles and pertussis outbreak causing 288 and 43 cases respectively, including one death; low vaccination rates (around 65%) and distribution issues are key factors.
Mexico Relaunches Vaccination Campaign Amid Measles and Pertussis Outbreak
Mexico will restart its National Vaccination Weeks in April due to a measles and pertussis outbreak causing 288 and 43 cases respectively, including one death; low vaccination rates (around 65%) and distribution issues are key factors.
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32% Bias Score
Measles Outbreak in US Linked to Vaccine Hesitancy and Misinformation
Over 250 measles cases have been reported across the US in 2024, with two deaths in Texas and New Mexico, fueled by low vaccination rates and the promotion of unproven treatments by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., despite the measles vaccine being safe and effective.
Measles Outbreak in US Linked to Vaccine Hesitancy and Misinformation
Over 250 measles cases have been reported across the US in 2024, with two deaths in Texas and New Mexico, fueled by low vaccination rates and the promotion of unproven treatments by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., despite the measles vaccine being safe and effective.
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52% Bias Score
HPV Vaccine Underutilization Leads to Preventable Cancer Deaths
Chris Riley's death from HPV-related oropharyngeal cancer highlights the critical need for increased HPV vaccination rates in the U.S., where only about 61% of adolescents ages 13-17 have completed the series, despite the vaccine's ability to prevent approximately 90% of HPV-related cancers.
HPV Vaccine Underutilization Leads to Preventable Cancer Deaths
Chris Riley's death from HPV-related oropharyngeal cancer highlights the critical need for increased HPV vaccination rates in the U.S., where only about 61% of adolescents ages 13-17 have completed the series, despite the vaccine's ability to prevent approximately 90% of HPV-related cancers.
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64% Bias Score
Texas Measles Outbreak Exposes Healthcare Disparities
Texas is battling a major measles outbreak, with 198 of 222 national cases concentrated in the state's largely rural west, where 25% of counties lack hospitals, low vaccination rates fuel the crisis, and misinformation further complicates the response.
Texas Measles Outbreak Exposes Healthcare Disparities
Texas is battling a major measles outbreak, with 198 of 222 national cases concentrated in the state's largely rural west, where 25% of counties lack hospitals, low vaccination rates fuel the crisis, and misinformation further complicates the response.
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44% Bias Score
Measles Outbreak in Texas and New Mexico Causes Vaccine Shortages and Two Deaths
Measles outbreaks in Texas and New Mexico have caused 228 cases, 23 hospitalizations, and two deaths, leading to vaccine shortages in several cities due to increased demand and the spread of misinformation about vaccines.
Measles Outbreak in Texas and New Mexico Causes Vaccine Shortages and Two Deaths
Measles outbreaks in Texas and New Mexico have caused 228 cases, 23 hospitalizations, and two deaths, leading to vaccine shortages in several cities due to increased demand and the spread of misinformation about vaccines.
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40% Bias Score
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