Misinformation is a Public Health Crisis: Let’s Treat it That Way

joannacheek
May 8
1 min read

Updated: Nov 25

The fast transmission of bad information is dangerous. A new approach employs “infodemiologists” to fight outbreaks.

First Published June 3, 2021, for Neo.Life Magazine. Illustration by Project Twins for original article. https://proto.life/2021/06/misinformation-is-a-public-health-crisis-so-lets-treat-it-that-way/

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