32. How Online Misinformation Leads to Preventable Disease Outbreaks in Texas

By tactadm | October 1, 2024

32. How Online Misinformation Leads to Preventable Disease Outbreaks in Texas In 2021, a community in Texas, misled by online articles claiming natural remedies could replace vaccines, sees a surge in preventable diseases. Local hospitals, like Houston Medical Center, become overwhelmed, facing a shortage of beds and increased healthcare costs. Individual outcomes Individuals like Emily,…

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29. How a Bogus Treatment Spreads in Healthville

By tactadm | October 1, 2024

29. How a Bogus Treatment Spreads in Healthville In 2024, residents of the city of Healthville are misled by online medical advice from unverified sources. A blog post by a self-proclaimed health expert, Dr. Linda Smith, claiming a new “miracle cure” for cancer, goes viral. This leads to patients like John Miller disregarding professional medical…

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