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. 2014 Nov:69 Suppl 1:S2-4.
doi: 10.1016/j.jinf.2014.07.009. Epub 2014 Sep 26.

Communicating vaccine science to the public

Beatriz Larru  1 , Paul Offit  2
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Communicating vaccine science to the public

Beatriz Larru et al. J Infect. 2014 Nov.

Abstract

Communicating science to the public is not always a straightforward process. In the case of vaccines, fear and lack of knowledge makes it even more challenging. We present some suggestions on how to defend the methods and fruits of scientific investigation to the public: 1) stand up for science, even if it not an easy task, 2) remember that no venue it too small, 3) don't let bad information go unchallenged, 4) don't assume other people are doing it, they are not and 5) remember that scientist have a responsibility to the public.

Keywords: Communication; Social media; Vaccine.

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