Screening and Prevention of Disease

Controversy in public health issues occur periodically and must be investigated and settled with the best research. One such evident controversy can be seen with the public’s response to the COVID 19 2020 pandemic. The media has grabbed hold of this pandemic and influenced the public’s response in negative ways, perpetuating conspiracy theories about herd immunity. After reading the Lancet commentary listed below, discuss the ramifications of social media on public response to pandemics.

• How does herd immunity and the public’s response to pandemics fit tin this situation?
• Describe the role of the DNP to provide access to accurate information in the setting of pandemic and heightened media visibility in the public.

After reading the 2 Learn items as background for this controversy, discuss the ramifications on our current society of not vaccinating children. Where does the concept of herd immunity fit in this situation?