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#DiedSuddenly Was BS: Why Did We Believe It? - Medscape

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The article discusses how misinformation, such as the #DiedSuddenly trend linking COVID-19 vaccines to sudden deaths, exploits cognitive biases and amplifies vaccine hesitancy. Despite claims, studies found no increase in sudden deaths, emphasizing misinformation's potent spread on social media. Sharks are metaphorically used to explain the affect heuristic, likening its fear-inducing effect to overblown vaccine concerns.

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