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AIRA Infodemic Trends Report July 5 2023 (Weekly brief #78 of 2023)

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Misconceptions amidst the measles outbreak in Kenya

Polio vaccine misinformation in the Democratic Republic of Congo Underreporting of suspected measles cases, geographical constraints, the use of homeopathy, and misconceptions about the measles vaccine hinder vaccine acceptance in some regions of Kenya.

Polio vaccine misinformation in the Democratic Republic of Congo

The refusal of polio vaccines, predominantly due to religious reasons, has seen a larger attention share in social media when coupled with lasting apprehension surrounding the COVID-19 vaccination and its potential side effects.