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ACIP Vote Drives Online Engagement About Hepatitis B Vaccine, And Posts Claim a VAERS “Cover-Up” of COVID-19 Vaccine Deaths

Nearly two weeks after a CDC vaccine advisory panel voted to end a recommendation for vaccinating all newborns for hepatitis B, online conversations about childhood vaccination schedules and parental choice are widespread, with many influencers celebrating the decision as a victory for medical freedom.

Meanwhile, narratives about an FDA memo claiming COVID-19 vaccines caused 10 pediatric deaths have evolved from focusing on the unverified claims to framing the announcement as evidence of a broader government “cover-up,” as some have characterized it as vindication for those previously “silenced” for raising vaccine safety concerns.

CDC Vaccine Panel Ends Universal Hepatitis B Recommendation and Reviews Aluminum in Vaccines

Social Media Content Moderation Policies and False Claims that COVID-19 Vaccines Cause Cancer

Parents’ Trust in Children’s Health Content on Social Media, and Unfounded Claims Following FDA Approval of a Generic Version

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KFF Health Tracking Poll: Public Use and Trust in Health Care Apps and Websites

While use of health care apps is common and most find them helpful in managing their care, the public is still very worried about privacy and many are cautious about the use of artificial intelligence, or AI. Majorities of adults express concerns about the privacy of their health information, regardless of whether the app is managed by the government (78%), a private technology company (75%), or a health insurance company (64%).

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    This edition highlights vaccine hesitancy and misinformation around MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) vaccines as children return to school and measles cases resurge in parts of the U.S. It also examines emerging narratives around COVID-19 vaccine misinformation following the FDA approval of COVID-19 boosters and false claims linking mpox to the vaccines.