The Gauteng Department of Health has launched a massive vaccination campaign to curb the spread of measles and rubella. Health MEC Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko issued a stern warning to parents against dangerous vaccine misinformation circulating on social media. Addressing vaccine misinformation is crucial to ensure the success of the campaign. Speaking at the campaign launch, Nkomo-Ralehoko appealed directly to parents and…
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Vaccine Campaigns Under Threat from Misinformation
A new wave of vaccine misinformation, led by US Secretary of Health & Human Services Robert F Kennedy Jr, is threatening to undermine global public health. South African experts are warning of dire consequences. His recent social media attack on Gavi, the international vaccine alliance, and the widely used DTP (diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis) vaccine overlooks decades of scientific evidence.…