Bandwagonning | ScienceUpFirst Next time someone tells you “Everyone knows that…” ask yourself : “Am I believing this because lots of people believe it is true/untrue or because there are facts backing it up?”…

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Misinformer Tactic: Firehose of Falsehood | ScienceUpFirst Firehose of falsehood, or firehosing, is a propaganda technique that aims to confuse and overwhelm the audience with continuous, rapid, and repetitive messaging over multiple platforms.

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#FightMisinformationFriday! |There are no specific antiviral treatments for a measles infection. But there is a safe and effective way to prevent measles. The measles vaccine. immunize.ca/sites/default/f...  #measles #VaccinesWork #VaccinesSaveLives #GetImmunized

It’s #FightMisinformationFriday! | Cod liver oil is great if you need more vitamin D. But it definitely won’t prevent measles. The measles vaccine will. | immunize.ca/sites/default/f... #measles #VaccinesWork #VaccinesSaveLives #GetImmunized #TogetherAgainstMisinformation

#FightMisinformationFriday! Vitamin A therapy is great if you have a medical deficiency of Vitamin A. But it won’t prevent measles. The measles vaccine will. www.immunize.ca/sites/defau... #measles #VaccinesWork #VaccinesSaveLives #GetImmunized #TogetherAgainstMisinformation

Misinformer Tactic: Causal Fallacy | ScienceUpFirst The causal fallacy is a tactic that can trip up the best of us! Why? Our brains like to take shortcuts wherever possible. Thanks to Jordan Collver for collaborating with us on this post.

It’s #FightMisinformationFriday! | To successfully counter vaccine misinformation, learn more about this Misinformer Tactic: Causal Fallacy | resource created by Science Up First | scienceupfirst.com/misinfor... #TogetherAgainstMisinformation

Misinformer Tactic: Doubt Mongering | ScienceUpFirst Doubt mongers don’t try to convince you about their agenda, instead they create doubt on what’s proven scientifically. Thanks to Jordan Collver for collaborating with us on this post.

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Misinformer Tactic: The Galileo Gambit | ScienceUpFirst Just because you have a different opinion than everyone else, doesn’t make you right.

It’s #FightMisinformationFriday! | To successfully counter vaccine misinformation, learn more about this Misinformer Tactic: Galileo Gambit | resource created by Science Up First | scienceupfirst.com/misinfor... #TogetherAgainstMisinformation

Vaccine Safety Net

It’s #FightMisinformationFriday | Seek reliable information from trusted sources. Immunize Canada is a Vaccine Safety Net member and has been verified by the World Health Organization. www.who.int/teams/regulatio... #VaccinesWork #VaccinesSaveLives #GetImmunized #VSNVerified

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It’s #FightMisinformationFriday! | To successfully counter vaccine misinformation, learn more about this Misinformer Tactic: Ad Hominem Attack | resource created by Science Up First | scienceupfirst.com/misinfor... #TogetherAgainstMisinformation

It’s #FightMisinformationFriday! | To successfully counter vaccine misinformation, learn more about this Misinformer Tactic: False Dichotomy | resource created by Science Up First | scienceupfirst.com/misinfor... #TogetherAgainstMisinformation

It’s #FightMisinformationFriday! | To successfully counter vaccine misinformation, learn more about this Misinformer Tactic: Causal Fallacy | resource created by Science Up First | scienceupfirst.com/misinfor... #TogetherAgainstMisinformation

Misinformer Tactic: Causal Fallacy | ScienceUpFirst The causal fallacy is a tactic that can trip up the best of us! Why? Our brains like to take shortcuts wherever possible. Thanks to Jordan Collver for collaborating with us on this post.

It’s #FightMisinformationFriday! | To successfully counter vaccine misinformation, learn more about this Misinformer Tactic: Causal Fallacy | resource created by Science Up First | scienceupfirst.com/misinfor... #TogetherAgainstMisinformation

Misinformer Tactic: Red Herring | ScienceUpFirst Think you’re being misdirected? Ask yourself if the information provided is relevant. Thanks to Jordan Collver for collaborating with us on this post.

It’s #FightMisinformationFriday! | To successfully counter vaccine misinformation, learn more about this Misinformer Tactic: Red Herring | resource created by Science Up First | scienceupfirst.com/misinfor... #TogetherAgainstMisinformation

Misinformer Tactic: Doubt Mongering | ScienceUpFirst Doubt mongers don’t try to convince you about their agenda, instead they create doubt on what’s proven scientifically. Thanks to Jordan Collver for collaborating with us on this post.

It’s #FightMisinformationFriday! | To successfully counter vaccine misinformation, learn more about this Misinformer Tactic: Doubt Mongering | resource created by Science Up First | scienceupfirst.com/misinfor... #TogetherAgainstMisinformation

Misinformer Tactic: Stirring Up Emotions | ScienceUpFirst Emotions such as anger, sadness or frustration scramble the message and diminish our ability to analyze scientific information.

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Misinformer Tactic: Appeal to Nature | ScienceUpFirst Vaccines offer safe, predictable, and effective protection from COVID-19. Natural immunity does not. Thanks to Jordan Collver for collaborating with us on this post.

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It’s #FightMisinformationFriday! | To successfully counter vaccine misinformation, learn more about this Misinformer Tactic: Impersonation | resource created by Science Up First | scienceupfirst.com/misinfor... #TogetherAgainstMisinformation

Misinformer Tactic: Astroturfing | ScienceUpFirst Not everything you read online is trustworthy. Make sure you’re getting your news from reliable sources. Thanks to Jordan Collver for collaborating with us.

It’s #FightMisinformationFriday! | To successfully counter vaccine misinformation, learn more about this Misinformer Tactic: Astroturfing | resource created by Science Up First | scienceupfirst.com/misinfor... #TogetherAgainstMisinformation

It’s #FightMisinformationFriday! | Watch this short video | Vaccine Myths: Children and Measles | www.youtube.com/shorts/8HsK... #measles #VaccinesWork #VaccinesSaveLives #GetImmunized #TogetherAgainstMisinformation

The Oxford word of 2025 is “rage bait” | ScienceUpFirst Our brains tend to simplify problems and solutions when we’re upset. Being aware of this misinformation tactic will help you avoid being fooled.

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Misinformation Tactic - Moving the goalposts | ScienceUpFirst Picture this, you’re on the soccer field about to score a goal when out of nowhere, your opponent moves the net! Ever been in a disagreement that has felt like this? “Moving the goalposts” is a common…

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It’s #FightMisinformationFriday! | Vitamin A therapy is great if you have a medical deficiency of Vitamin A. But it definitely won’t prevent measles. The #measles vaccine will. | www.immunize.ca/sites/defau... #VaccinesWork #GetImmunized #TogetherAgainstMisinformation

It’s #FightMisinformationFriday! | Cod liver oil is great if you need more vitamin D. But it definitely won’t prevent measles. The #measles vaccine will. | immunize.ca/sites/default/f... #VaccinesWork #GetImmunized #TogetherAgainstMisinformation

Misinformer Tactic: Slippery Slope | ScienceUpFirst Slippery slope arguments always have a mild start point and an extreme endpoint with no middle ground. Many thanks to Jordan Collver for collaborating with us on this project!

It’s #FightMisinformationFriday! | To successfully counter vaccine misinformation, learn more about this Misinformer Tactic: Slippery Slope | resource created by Science Up First | scienceupfirst.com/misinfor... #TogetherAgainstMisinformation

It’s #FightMisinformationFriday! | To successfully counter vaccine misinformation, learn more about this Misinformer Tactic: Cherry Picking | resource created by Science Up First | scienceupfirst.com/misinfor... #TogetherAgainstMisinformation

Misinformer Tactic: The Galileo Gambit | ScienceUpFirst Just because you have a different opinion than everyone else, doesn’t make you right.

It’s #FightMisinformationFriday! | To successfully counter vaccine misinformation, learn more about this Misinformer Tactic: The Galileo Gambit | resource created by Science Up First | scienceupfirst.com/misinfor... #TogetherAgainstMisinformation

It’s #FightMisinformationFriday! | What is thimerosal? Watch our new short video! youtu.be/qnf4A5FjrW4?si=vzB... #VaccinesWork #VaccinesSaveLives #GetImmunized #TogetherAgainstMisinformation