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- Overall, Vaxopedia is a pro-science source that properly sources and adheres to the consensus of science regarding vaccines.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: PRO-SCIENCE
Factual Reporting: HIGH
Country: USA
Press Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
Founded in 2016 by Vincent Iannelli, M.D., a board-certified pediatrician and Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, Vaxopedia is a resource that “helps parents get educated about vaccines.”
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Funded by / Ownership
The website is owned by Dr. Iannelli and does not appear to seek revenue, as there is no advertising or a donation link.
Analysis / Bias
In review, Dr. Iannelli’s main purpose is to debunk anti-vax myths and provide parents and people, in general, with sound scientific knowledge about vaccines. The website features the Vaxopedia – A to Z Index, which lists, in order, facts, myths, and scientific answers such as this: Aborted baby parts in vaccines? This report indicates that baby parts are not in vaccines and uses proper sources such as the CDC for evidence. The website also features a blog that publishes articles such as Remembering the Measles Epidemics of the 1990s, which shows the correlation between a lack of vaccinations and measles outbreaks.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, Vaxopedia is a pro-science source that properly sources and adheres to the consensus of science regarding vaccines. (D. Van Zandt 5/3/2019) Updated (11/07/2022)
Source: https://vaxopedia.org
Last Updated on November 7, 2022 by Media Bias Fact Check
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