Vaccine Distrust Spreads Online | Tech News

New Kaiser Family Foundation data reveals a troubling trend: people who rely on social media or AI chatbots for health info are far more likely to believe vaccine myths—like MMR causing autism or COVID shots being deadlier than the virus. With over 2,000 surveyed, the study shows that easy, free online sources often replace trusted doctors, fueling misinformation. But there’s hope: those with consistent healthcare providers are far less likely to fall for myths. The “malleable middle” — those undecided — may be the key to turning the tide, if we can cut through the noise with clear, trusted messaging. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/cfe9602b0a6f1e86