COVID-19 Misinformation A Potent Co-Factor in the COVID-19 Pandemic

This article reviews the scope of the COVID-19 “infodemic,” which, amid social media misinformation and a lack of credible sources and strategies for disseminating health information, challenged health authorities responsible for disseminating COVID-19 vaccines. The authors call for partnership between scientists, public health agencies, government, and social media companies to combat misinformation.