Today I issued a Surgeon General’s Advisory to call our country’s attention to health misinformation – an urgent threat to our health that requires an all-of-society response. https://t.co/hqJdkLV6RK pic.twitter.com/OyX9vlyTdZ
— Dr. Vivek Murthy, U.S. Surgeon General (@Surgeon_General) July 15, 2021
We all have the power and responsibility to confront health misinformation. That’s why we included recommendations for individuals, educators, researchers, health professionals, tech companies, and more. Learn how you can act at https://t.co/cYY0swuclZ. pic.twitter.com/zPXYkg382H
— Dr. Vivek Murthy, U.S. Surgeon General (@Surgeon_General) July 15, 2021
As a doctor, I’ve seen firsthand that good health starts with good, scientific information. The bottom line: health misinformation is bad for our health. pic.twitter.com/jJqqUSyLbK
— Dr. Vivek Murthy, U.S. Surgeon General (@Surgeon_General) July 15, 2021
Tune in for a briefing with Press Secretary Jen Psaki and Surgeon General Dr. Vivek H. Murthy. https://t.co/OEqDC8D3Bk
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) July 15, 2021
Each of us has the power to stop health misinformation in its tracks. So the next time you want to share a health-related article or video, check your sources and make sure the information is backed by scientific experts. If you're not sure, don't share. #NotSharingIsCaring pic.twitter.com/rZUMYy7rpX
— Dr. Vivek Murthy, U.S. Surgeon General (@Surgeon_General) July 15, 2021
Remember: “Misinformation” is Communist-speak for the truth.