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#ScienceUpFirst: TOGETHER AGAINST MISINFORMATION #ScienceUpFirst is a new nation-wide initiative in partnership with the Canadian Association of Science Centres (CASC), COVID-19 Resources Canada, and the Health Law Institute at the University of Alberta. Learn more about the movement at www.scienceupfirst.com.
Let’s make following science-informed facts a trend! Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic there has been a marked rise in misinformation and conspiracy theories related to COVID-19 vaccines, virus transmission, health information and governments’ response. The WHO has called this a global infodemic. Nationally, almost half of Canadians may believe one or more COVID-19 related conspiracy theories. Conspiracy theories and misinformation are rapidly spread on social media and represent a threat to health and safety. This results in poor public health response, destruction of property and threats to life. They create a chaotic information environment, making it difficult to tease out sense from nonsense. These false messages require immediate and effective evidence based responses. #ScienceUpFirst addresses the urgent need for national cooperation. A team of independent scientists, researchers, information experts, health care providers and science communicators are working collaboratively, to create and disseminate best in class health-related information for the general public.
HOW TO GET INVOLVED Absolutely everyone is welcome. All you need to participate is a social media account and an email address if you would like to be more involved. Through #ScienceUpFirst we are inviting everyone to consider the available science first before sharing content online. We also hope to inspire people to amplify the distribution of science-informed content. #ScienceUpFirst is both good practice and a call to action!
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