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Brazil: How the media caused a yellow fever panic

Categories: Latin America, Brazil, Media & Journalism

Luiz Carlos Azenha [1] [pt] shows how the same media that promoted panic in Brazil recommending mass vaccination against yellow fever is now eager to blame the government. “Look at this cheeky maneuver by [newspaper] Estadão, where there is not a single line discussing the role of the media in spreading panic, for example with explicit texts calling ALL THE POPULATION TO GET VACCINATED”. Check also the debate in the comments section.