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.
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- Research Journal American Journal of Public Health: Contrasting Misinformation and Real-Information Dissemination Network Structures on Social Media During a Health Emergency
- Blog Post Page Center blog: Comparing real news vs. fake news in the Zika epidemic