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Does free speech protect COVID-19 vaccine misinformation? - Scope

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Stanford researcher discusses whether free speech rights fuel COVID-19 vaccine misinformation and how that misinformation can be stopped.

We all know, or have heard about, someone who's refused to get a COVID-19 vaccine. While some individuals have medical or religious reasons for avoiding vaccination, for some, other factors influence their decision. Despite the importance of vaccines for public health — and the serious risk associated with being unvaccinated — getting the shot may feel like a betrayal of certain political beliefs. \n But where does this feeling come from? Throughout the pandemic, some politicians and other influencers have promoted advice that's not based on scientific data — sometimes it's with good intention

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