Social media feeding fatal measles outbreak in Samoa, says Unicef

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With 62 dead since October, Unicef says social media giants need to control the dangerous anti-vaxxers’ agenda on their platforms

One Australian-based blogger has compared compulsory vaccinations to Nazi Germany saying ‘fascism is well and truly alive in Samoa’Wellington —

“It’s quite clear that they have a corporate responsibility to step up to the plate and make sure that populations, particularly vulnerable populations, get accurate information that’s going to keep children alive,” Yett told AFP. “It’s quite obvious that there are very loud people on social media making very false claims about vaccines,” he said. “Unfortunately it’s found a ready audience in Samoa, where some people are suspicious about the quality of healthcare and may have issues with local [vaccine] providers.”

Subsequent investigations found there was no problem with the vaccine itself, but the nurses administering it accidentally mixed it with anaesthetic, instead of water. Others have promoted quick remedies such as “kangen water”, an alkaline water which supporters say can cure measles, despite no scientific evidence.

 

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