Trust and Misinformation: Navigating Public Health During COVID-19

This chapter examines the impact of media consumption and public perception on trust in authority during the COVID-19 pandemic. It discusses the complexities of vaccine hesitancy, pushing back against political narratives that have fueled public skepticism, while emphasizing the need for effective public health messaging. The conversation critiques both past public health communications and the ongoing challenges of misinformation, advocating for a deeper understanding of public sentiment in addressing health crises.