The Role of Media and the Internet on Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting: A Case Study of Human Papillomavirus Vaccination

Conclusions: We demonstrate that media coverage and Internet search activity, in particular, may promote increased adverse event reporting. Public health officials who have long recognized the importance of proactive engagement with news media must now consider strategies for meaningful participation in Internet discussions.

http://www.jahonline.org/article/S1054-139X(13)00487-4/abstract?rss=yes

Source: Journal of Adolescent Health - November 18, 2013 Category: Child Development Authors: Jan M. Eberth, Kimberly N. Kline, David A. Moskowitz, Jane R. Montealegre, Michael E. Scheurer Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research