Improving Public Health Communication and Fighting Misinformation During Crises.
This act establishes a new expert advisory committee tasked with recommending strategies for effectively communicating scientific health information during public health emergencies. It also authorizes funding for educational programs designed to teach the public how to identify health misinformation and disinformation. The goal is to ensure citizens receive clear, evidence-based guidance quickly during crises, enabling them to make informed decisions about their health.
Key points
Creation of an advisory committee to develop strategies for communicating critical, evidence-based health information during emergencies.
Funding educational initiatives to promote factual public health science and teach the public how to recognize and counter health misinformation.
Focus on making official health guidance accessible and culturally appropriate, especially for underserved populations.
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