Facebook will consider removing or demoting anti-vaccination recommendations amid backlash

The platform has become something of a haven for a small but vocal community of parents who reject the wisdom about immunizations and opt out of having their children vaccinated......»»

Dado Ruvic/Reuters Facebook said in a statement Thursday that it may remove, reduce, and demote anti-vaccination content on the platform in an effort to combat the spread of false information. As a.....»»

Amid measles outbreaks and the World Health Organization announcing anti-vaxxers pose a global health threat, Facebook is drawing criticism for the proliferation of anti-immunization groups on the social media platform.   The Guardian reports that the g.....»»

Parents pushing anti-vaccination messages on Facebook might soon have less traction on the social media site as it takes steps to reduce fake news......»»

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A survey by LeanIn found that more men are uncomfortable with one-on-one workplace activities with women like mentoring or work dinners. And amid all Facebook's issues, Sheryl Sandberg has something to say about it......»»

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San Francisco officials are investigating whether a pediatrician has been illegally writing medical exemptions for anti-vax parents so that their children can attend school, according to the Wall Street Journa.....»»

In an effort to curb anti-vaccination cons.....»»

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The bulk of anti-vaccination content doesn’t violate Facebook’s community guidelines for inciting “real-world harm,” according to a spokesman, but the site’s algorithms often promote unscientific pages or posts about the issue......»»

The company banned "vaccination"-related searches from its platform to stop the spread of medical misinformation In an attempt to stop the spreading of false medical information, the Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday that the ph.....»»