COMPAMIR
High-Purity Fact Pipeline
High-Purity Fact Pipeline
Public health organizations, pediatric infectious disease specialists
Global
May 19, 2026
Verified: May 19, 2026
"Public health experts warn against the resurgence of 'chickenpox parties' fueled by social media misinformation. Vaccination has significantly reduced chickenpox cases and complications globally. The anti-vaccine movement and digital algorithms are contributing to the revival of this dangerous practice."
Author: Seth Mnookin
This book provides a deep dive into the history of vaccine skepticism and the psychological and social mechanisms that allow misinformation to spread, which is essential for understanding why practices like 'pox parties' are resurfacing in the digital age.
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