How reporters spread misinformation

California's new vaccine law drew throngs of protesters to Sacramento, and journalists struggled to write about their views without equivocating on the discredited link between vaccinations and autism, Danny Funt writes. Funt offers advice on how to strike the right balance: "The testimonials of individuals should be accompanied by an authoritative explanation of scientific research. Without it, reporters seeking to describe dissent are more likely to spread confusion."

July 15, 2015

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