Episode 16: “How do we find the truth about vaccines?”

As part of Encyclopedia Britannica's 250-year legacy of truth, Britannica for Parents is committed to providing accurate information to families. One topic parents are very concerned about is vaccines, especially the new COVID-19 vaccine. To help parents identify and avoid myths and misinformation about health and vaccines, hosts Ann and Elizabeth talk with Sarah Brandt and John Gregory of NewsGuard, a service that gives users context on where their information comes from and how to determine if the information is trustworthy.

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