Researchers explore social media as preventative method for infectious diseases

When it comes to stopping illness, social media posts and tweets may be just what the doctor ordered. A research team is looking at social media as a tool to reduce and prevent diseases from spreading. Researchers are studying whether a well-timed post from a public authority or trustworthy person could be as beneficial as flu shots, hand-washing or sneezing into an elbow.

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