This episode discusses the spread of health and medical misinformation and what listeners can do to spot it. The episode begins with a brief news update from Allie Berges and Neha Anand related to the pandemic and New Year’s resolutions. Then, Thomas Le and Allie Berges review the history of the anti-vax movement and ways in which scientific information can be manipulated. They offer tips to identify misinformation and stop its spread. 

Content discussed in this podcast does not reflect the views of our institution, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. This podcast is also not meant for medical advice. 

Original music composed by Thomas Le and performed by The Bruits (Alina Spiegel, Antonio Salas, and Thomas Le)

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