Fake news nas políticas públicas de vacinação: uma análise das redes sociais.

Abstract

This study investigates the impact of fake news on public vaccination policies, focusing on how the dissemination of this false information affects public perception about the safety and effectiveness of vaccines. The objective is to analyze how fake news disseminated on social media affects public perception about vaccines and, consequently, influences immunization policies. Using a descriptive and qualitative approach, several sources of information were examined to understand the impact of this fake news. It has been observed that the spread of fake news about vaccines has played a significant role in vaccine hesitancy, resulting in a decrease in vaccination coverage rates. This false information has negatively affected public confidence in vaccines and undermined the effectiveness of immunization policies. This study highlights the importance of combating the spread of fake news about vaccines and promoting education and public awareness about the importance of immunization. Public confidence in vaccines is fundamental to the success of public health policies.