Russians Are Coming For Your Healthcare

Russian efforts to sow discord ahead of the 2020 elections appear focused on fear-mongering around health care issues, writes Axios' Sara Fischer.

• A study from George Washington University professor David Broniatowski and his colleagues found that Russian trolls using sophisticated Twitter bot accounts were attempting to fuel the anti-vaccination debate by posting frequently about the phenomenon — from both sides.

 The most effective misinformation often plays into preconceived notions or fears that already exist in society, especially around health, safety and well-being.

Source: Axios.com

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