Vaccine mis- and disinformation isn’t just a threat to public health, but also to our autonomy
This article argues that vaccine misinformation poses a significant threat to both public health and individual autonomy. It highlights the resurgence of measles in Canada as a consequence of declining vaccination rates and polarized public discourse.
Genuine autonomy depends on the information we are exposed to and have access to, and that helps shape our beliefs. (Unsplash/Getty Images) Vaccine mis‑ and disinformation isn’t just a threat to public health, but also to our autonomy Published: July 27, 2026 12:14pm EDT https://theconversation.com/vaccine-mis-and-disinformation-isnt-just-a-threat-to-public-health-but-also-to-our-autonomy-284806 https://theconversation.com/vaccine-mis-and-disinformation-isnt-just-a-threat-to-public-health-but-also-to-our-autonomy-284806 Link copied Share article Share article
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