As measles cases continue to climb in Ontario, public health officials are battling more than just the disease. They are fighting a tide of misinformation online.
As the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) reported earlier this year, alarming new data that shows more than one-third of people are getting health information from the Internet because they can’t access a primary care provider.
Forty-two per cent of Canadians have actually tried medical advice they found online, the survey showed, while nearly one quarter — 23 per cent — have experienced a negative reaction after following that advice.
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On tonight's episode of 'Closer Look,' we revisit our recent Inside the Village podcast interview with Dr. Joss Reimer, president of the CMA.
You can watch the full episode HERE.
Inside the Village — hosted by Scott Sexsmith and Michael Friscolanti, the Editor-in-Chief of Village Media — is a news and current affairs podcast that provides a weekly window into some of the best local journalism from across our chain of Ontario newsrooms. Produced by Derek Turner, the program also explores bigger-picture issues that impact people across the province.
Every episode can be found HERE. If you prefer the audio version, it is available wherever you find your favourite podcasts.
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