This model is why so many doctors jump into social media, full of enthusiasm to counter medical misinformation, like what antivaxers spread. Then they find out that it's a deluge, a flood, and unending and overwhelming stream, and they give up.
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So, I have to ask: Do you know what you're asking when you ask to recruit an army of healthcare professionals on social media? If you are effective, you WILL be harassed, particularly if you're a woman. (Antivaxers tend toward misogyny, fire instance.)
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I personally have had letter and phone campaigns directed at me by antivaxers to get me fired. I've had quacks complain to my state medical board. I've had Mike Adams of NaturalNews direct a campaign of libel against me. Anyone seeking to combat misinformation needs to know.
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Again, this is not the sole purpose of the organization. There are many fronts to misinformation, half of which is perpetuated by our own...especially on Instagram. BUT it’s still early where we can still help the influx of medical “influencers” do it responsibly
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Why are you so focused on Instagram? It's not where the antivaxers are, compared to Facebook and Twitter. It's not, as far as I've seen, where fencesitters are influenced by antivaxers nearly as much. If there's evidence that I'm mistaken, I'll rethink, but I don't think I am.
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