Events

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Apr 10 2023
Navigating Infodemics and Building Trust during Public Health Emergencies: A Workshop
at 10:00 ET Topics: Location Type:A planning committee of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (National Academies) was tasked by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to plan and conduct a workshop to examine the history of public health infodemics, the impact of infodemics on trust in the public health enterprise, and tools and practices to address infodemics. This workshop builds upon a…
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Apr 25 2023
A Guidebook for Social Media Crisis Communication
at 01:00 ET Topics: Location Type: OnlineHigh levels of uncertainty result from emerging infectious diseases like COVID-19, creating unique communication challenges that are different from other health communication initiatives. Effective crisis communication is essential to promote the recommended prevention behaviors (e.g., physical distancing, hand hygiene, mask-wearing, and vaccination) and to maintain trust during the crisis. This…