Measles, mumps and misinformation: how Crunchy Moms became ‘the most dangerous’ group on Facebook

Source: guardianTech November 6, 2026 · 04:00
Measles, mumps and misinformation: how Crunchy Moms became ‘the most dangerous’ group on Facebook
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Meta says it removes content that could cause imminent physical harm – but nearly half a million members have joined a group that regularly promotes misinformationAs a measles outbreak spread through Lancaster county, Pennsylvania, in August, a parent turned to a massive public Facebook group, Crunchy Moms, for advice. They were considering getting their three-year-old vaccinated, in part to protect their six-month-old.“I’m nervous for my baby,” the parent wrote. Continue reading...

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