Vaccine Misinformation

Vaccine misinformation is false, misleading, or incomplete information about vaccines that can distort how people understand vaccine safety, effectiveness, risk, or public health recommendations.

In public health, vaccine misinformation matters because it can reduce trust, delay vaccination decisions, and make it harder for communities to respond to outbreaks. It should be addressed with clear evidence, respectful communication, and attention to the concerns that make misleading claims persuasive.

See also

• How can misinformation be countered without amplifying false claims?
• How the Anti-Vaccine Movement Spreads Doubt and Mistrust
• Understanding Vaccine Hesitancy