discussion title:
When Does Reporting Cross into Advocacy?
I thought this was a really interesting read! With so much H1N1 reporting out there...which side should we lean more towards? Thoughts?
H1N1: When Does Reporting Cross into Advocacy?
Like many science journalists this year, I find myself troubled by an underlying tone of advocacy in my reporting on H1N1 influenza. In particular, this uneasiness concerns my coverage of public concerns about the H1N1 vaccine.
The online conversation here on iVillage.com reflects what pollsters say they're seeing: A significant minority of Americans have misgivings about getting immunized. Within this group is a small but vocal core of individuals who see an underlying conspiracy between public health officials and the pharmaceutical industry--a conspiracy bent on delivering dangerous vaccines in the name of profit.
Read the rest here- http://healthbeat.yourtotalhealth.com/2009/11/h1n1-when-does-reporting-cross.html
