I would like to thank Dr Lori Boies for her help in the editing and reviewing of this project. The quality would not be what is if not for her assistance.
April 13, 2025
How Data Manipulation Increased Skepticism Towards Vaccines
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I would like to thank Dr Lori Boies for her help in the editing and reviewing of this project. The quality would not be what is if not for her assistance.
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TJ
This infographic effectively details how data manipulation in a retracted 1998 study fueled skepticism towards vaccines. The author clearly outlines the study’s flawed methodology, the research misconduct involved, and the subsequent negative consequences. I appreciate how the infographic connects this past event to present-day issues like increased vaccine hesitancy and challenges in public health policymaking, particularly concerning the COVID-19 pandemic. The visual aids, such as the graphs illustrating measles resurgence and reported vaccine injuries, helps prove this point even more.