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YouTube Breeding Harmful Scientific Misinformation
Invisible Pink Unicorn writes "University of Toronto researchers have uncovered widespread misinformation in videos on YouTube related to vaccination and immunization. In the first-ever study of its kind, they found that over half of the 153 videos analyzed portrayed childhood, HPV, flu and other vaccinations negatively or ambiguously. They also found that videos highly skeptical of vaccinations received more views and better ratings by users than those videos that portray immunizations in a positive light. According to the lead researcher, 'YouTube is increasingly a resource people consult for health information, including vaccination. Our study shows that a significant amount of immunization content on YouTube contradicts the best scientific evidence at large. From a public health perspective, this is very concerning.' An extract from the Journal of the American Medical Association is available online."
Hi, twitter. I was just wondering: you want everyone to share everything with the world. What is it that you share, exactly? Other than your considered opinion here on Slashdot, of course.
I know, but definitions change get over it or start studying Old English.
Do you people really put so much faith in the government, that you'll let them inject you with "mystery juices"?
There is mercury in vaccines, proven harmful to your brain. We know this, because Bush signed a VETO, against taking it OUT of the vaccines (try a search). These (mandatory!) vaccines are a direct cause of the sharp increase in autism in children. Don't you question the way they push the flu shots? Setting up road blocks in some states to vaccinate drivers? Suspicious, no?
I bet you all still think fluorinated water is healthy (ask Hitler), and you think the chemtrails are beneficial. Wake up!