
A New Resource for Fighting Vaccine Misinformation
The #ScienceUpFirst initiative was created to provide, support and amplify accurate scientific information to help people make informed health decisions
Jonathan N. Stea, Ph.D., R. Psych, is a registered and practicing clinical psychologist in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, and adjunct assistant professor at the University of Calgary. Clinically, he specializes in the assessment and treatment of concurrent addictive and psychiatric disorders. Follow him on Twitter @jonathanstea.
The #ScienceUpFirst initiative was created to provide, support and amplify accurate scientific information to help people make informed health decisions
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Probably not—but it might be part of the solution
The evidence says it can go either way.
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