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. 2022 Feb 15;24(2):e35707. doi: 10.2196/35707

Table 1.

List of key terms and definitions.

Key terms Definitions
Misinformation False or incorrect information that is spread without malice
Disinformation Inaccurate information that is spread deliberately with a deceitful or harmful intent
Infodemic Excess amount of information on a topic that usually spreads rapidly and is confusing or unreliable
Vaccine confidence Belief that vaccines are effective and safe
Vaccine hesitancy Delay in acceptance or refusal of vaccinations despite vaccine availability
Vaccine refusal Refusal of all vaccines including childhood vaccines