Calling ads and posts “disinformation” attempts if they discourage or disparage vaccines, Facebook has announced that it is banning “anti-vaccination ads.” The policy also applies to Instagram.
The social media giant is using information from the CDC, World Health Organization and other unnamed individuals and/or organizations that Facebook says have placed “widespread pressure” on it to “curb harmful content.”
In a notice to its subscribers, Facebook also said they were launching company-sponsored, pro-vaccine campaigns including promotions of flu vaccines and working with global health partners to improve immunization rates.
SOURCES:
NPR October 13, 2020
Facebook October 13, 2020