NEW YORK (AP) — Social media giant Facebook says it will remove groups and pages that spread misinformation about vaccinations on its site.
It’s the latest step Facebook and others are taking to stem the tide of misinformation on social media sites.
Facebook said Thursday it will take its cue from global health organizations, such as the World Health Organization and the U.S.
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