Fighting Misinformation in Public Health
Completed by Jessica Firlotte
June 16, 2026
12 hours (approximately)
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What you will learn
Define key concepts related to health misinformation, including misinformation, disinformation, cognitive bias, and prebunking.
Analyze the prevalence, drivers, and consequences of health myths and false health claims.
Design effective, ethical, and empathetic communication strategies to counter misinformation.
Apply digital monitoring and critical evaluation skills to assess health information across media platforms.
Skills you will gain
- Category: Health Education
- Category: Scientific Methods
- Category: Health Information Management
- Category: Science and Research
- Category: Analytical Skills
- Category: Scientific Visualization
- Category: Critical Thinking
- Category: Public Health
- Category: Public Health and Disease Prevention
- Category: digital literacy
- Category: Peer Review
- Category: Immunology
