Headlines and hashtags: communicating science during an outbreak

Headlines and hashtags: communicating science during an outbreak

Science and medical professionals are often looked to as experts in the event of a health crisis, but relatively few have received formal training in science communication. We provide a brief review of the current outbreak situation and suggestions for engaging in reliable, effective science communi...

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Veröffentlicht in:Microbes and infection 2020-11, Vol.22 (10), p.508-510
Hauptverfasser: Egbert, Nichole, Goodall, Catherine E., McCullough, Jennifer L., Smith, Tara C.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Communication
Coronavirus
Coronavirus Infections - prevention & control
Coronavirus Infections - psychology
Epidemic
Humans
Misinformation
Pandemics - prevention & control
SARS-CoV-2 - immunology
SARS-CoV-2 - pathogenicity
Science - education
Science communication
Social Media
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Zusammenfassung:Science and medical professionals are often looked to as experts in the event of a health crisis, but relatively few have received formal training in science communication. We provide a brief review of the current outbreak situation and suggestions for engaging in reliable, effective science communication online.
ISSN:1286-4579
1769-714X
DOI:10.1016/j.micinf.2020.07.004