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B.C. prof joins 19 global experts to create online guide to fight COVID misinformation

BԪַThe handbook can be an important tool for those in our communities who do not believe in the importance of COVID vaccinationsBԪַ
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Ahmed Al-Rawi, assistant professor at the School of Communication at Simon Fraser University. (SFU photo)

Some of the worldBԪַs leading scientists and experts, including one in B.C., have joined forces to fight conspiracy theories and misinformation about vaccines as inoculations to combat COVID-19 roll out around the globe.

Simon Fraser University communications professor Ahmed Al-Rawi is one of the lead authors who developed a new online handbook that he hopes will ease concerns and maintain trust in public healthcare.

BԪַThe handbook can be an important tool for those in our communities who do not believe in the importance of COVID vaccinations, despite the scientific evidence that shows its effectiveness,BԪַ Al-Rawi said.

The 21-page BԪַpractical guideBԪַ is available to be downloaded in seven languages, with more translations soon to be added, and covers topics such as common myths about COVID-19 and vaccines, as well as cultural differences in vaccine uptake and why itBԪַs important to trust scientists.

also breaks down misconceptions around BԪַfreeriding,BԪַ which is a term to describe when someone doesnBԪַt get vaccinated because they assume enough people already have been to achieve herd immunity and will properly protect them from getting the virus.



ashley.wadhwani@bpdigital.ca

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About the Author: Ashley Wadhwani-Smith

I began my journalistic journey at Black Press Media as a community reporter in my hometown of Maple Ridge, B.C.
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