The dangers of medical misinformation
Shefali Mahesh, MD, the Pediatrician in Chief at Akron Children's, discusses the impact that medical misinformation can have on public health, noting that children are especially vulnerable. Originally aired on http://www.wkyc.com on November 19, 2025, as part of their Parent Rx series. To learn more, visit https://www.akronchildrens.org/pages/Healthy-Info-Healthy-Kids.html
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