Public health, especially in the media and on the internet, is full of opinions, some true, some false, some contradictory (1). "Masks don't work to stop Covid", "Vaccines cause autism", "Gun violence relates to mental health". True? False? We can only confirm/refute these opinions by using research.
Read below ( or this CNN article (Links to an external site.) link) on what the Surgeon General feels is the biggest Covid-19 vaccination threat. (Remember, this is your textbook! This all counts as reading. )
(CNN)With a dangerous Covid-19 variant on the rise, health experts are urging people who are still hesitant to get their vaccinations. But the US surgeon general warns a big obstacle stands in their way: Misinformation.
"There is so much misinformation out there about the vaccine, coming through so many channels -- a lot of it being spread on social media," Dr. Vivek Murthy told CNN's Erin Burnett. "It's inducing a lot of fear among people."
Pick ONE of the following topics to write a sentence about. An opinion on one of these topicsMUST be part of your first sentence.
Do gateway drugs contribute to the use of more powerful drugs?
Do vaccines cause autism?
Is Covid really worse than the flu?
Are eggs bad for you?
Does the California "one year" rule not allowing teens to drive with friends until they have their license for one year have any benefit?
Does sugar cause hyperactivity in children?
Do masks really help stop the spread of disease?
D seatbelts really matter?
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