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Overcoming vaccination myths: Could addressing the facts during prenatal visits help?

  • Written by Amanda Sams Bradshaw, Ph.D. candidate in advertising, University of Florida
Studies suggest that pregnant women might be influenced by medical myths on social media. Antonio Guillem/Shutterstock.com

During pregnancy, expectant parents spend countless hours sifting through online resources to make the “right” medical choices for their baby. In addition to decorating a nursery and playing baby shower games,...

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