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Comparing the transmission dynamics of real News vs. fake news: An analysis of Zika on Twitter (2018)
Fake health news is the worst kind of fake news. It spreads quickly and can cause serious issues when people make decisions regarding their health. This study examined how fake news on the Zika virus spread, and how health officials can respond next time.
- Research JournalHealth Communication : Effects of Information Veracity and Message Frames on Information Dissemination: A Case Study of 2016 Zika Epidemic Discussion on Twitter
- Research JournalAmerican Journal of Public Health: Contrasting Misinformation and Real-Information Dissemination Network Structures on Social Media During a Health Emergency
- Blog PostPage Center blog: Comparing real news vs. fake news in the Zika epidemic
Keywords:
Fake news, Zika, social media, Twitter, health communication