Table 6.

List of recommendations for social media companies, health care professionals, and the general public to mitigate COVID-19 misinformation.

Target	Recommendations
Social media companies	Increase representation by people of color as messengers of factual information to build trust in medicine and science within marginalized communities. Promote posts from trusted sources of credible information. Fact-check, flag, and remove posts that propagate the spread of misinformation. Adjust search engines and other algorithms that push misinformation. Use easily understandable information, infographics, and messaging. Remind users to be critical of information they read online. Partner with public health organizations to spread credible information. Partner with one another in a coordinated effort to combat COVID-19 misinformation. Encourage vaccinations and equitable access to vaccines.
Health care professionals	Engage in public health education online. Use social media platforms to connect scientists, government officials, and health care organizations with the general public. Be mindful of global health disparities when messaging about the vaccines.
General public	Critically analyze social media content related to COVID-19. Disseminate scientific facts and evidence-based information. Search for information rather than rely on social media algorithms to push content to you. Be patient and empathetic in conversations with vaccine-hesitant individuals.