In a study published in the journal Vaccine, researchers collected 800 vaccine-related “pins” and analyzed them to determine whether they were pro- or anti-vaccination.
Here are four things to know:
1. Researchers found 75 percent of “pins” or “discussions” voiced negative views about vaccines. In contrast, a Pew Research Center survey found 83 percent of Americans think the measles vaccine is safe.
2. Jeanine Guirdy, a PhD student at Virginia Commonwealth University and lead author of the study said she uses Pinterest to search for things she’s interested in, like vaccines and depression.
3. A CDC report showed vaccines lead to decreases in infant mortality and increases in life expectancy.
4. Ms. Guirdy expresses how these conversations and false information can do real harm.
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