Covid Misinformation a Harmful Force: Johns Hopkins’ Sharfstein

Covid Misinformation a Harmful Force: Johns Hopkins’ Sharfstein

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The video discusses the speaker's academic background and early career, highlighting achievements at Harvard and Boston University. It addresses the challenges posed by social media, particularly misinformation about COVID-19. The discussion then shifts to understanding the unvaccinated population, categorizing them into different groups based on their reasons for not getting vaccinated. Finally, the video emphasizes the importance of transparency in vaccine authorization and its impact on businesses and individuals.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the main challenges faced by professionals in virology and microbiology in the era of social media?

Lack of access to research materials

Misinformation about viruses

Overabundance of qualified professionals

Increased funding for research

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common characteristic of people who are open to getting vaccinated?

They require extensive medical consultations

They have already had COVID-19

They prefer it to be convenient

They are against all forms of vaccination

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does misinformation affect people's decision to get vaccinated?

It leads to immediate vaccination

It increases their hesitancy

It has no effect on their decision

It makes them more eager to get vaccinated

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What could potentially help increase public confidence in COVID-19 vaccines?

Full FDA authorization

Limiting vaccine information

Decreasing vaccine availability

Reducing the number of vaccine doses

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is transparency in the FDA's vaccine approval process important?

It limits the number of vaccines available

It ensures vaccines are distributed faster

It helps reduce vaccine production costs

It influences individuals and businesses in their vaccination decisions