misinformation

Recommendations for combating scientific misinformation

The survey Scientific Disinformation in Spain, carried out by FECYT in the framework of the European project IBERIFIER, shows that most citizens are concerned about the effects of scientific disinformation and that they do not feel very confident when it comes to differentiating between false and true content. The report includes a series of recommendations for dealing with this type of misinformation, which are reproduced below.

Fighting misinformation is key to addressing unvaccinated people's concerns

misinformation

Fighting misinformation is key to addressing unvaccinated people's concerns

COSMO-Spain Team

A survey conducted by the COSMO-Spain team to find out the reasons why some people have not yet been vaccinated showed that most of them fear that vaccines are unsafe and their side effects. These results highlight the importance of rigorous communication of drugs that are considered safe and effective by all studies and agencies.

Subscribe to RSS - misinformation