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: Received: 5 April 2023 / Approved: 5 April 2023 / Online: 5 April 2023 (11:55:54 CEST)
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Sohail, S.S.; Madsen, D.Ø.; Farhat, F.; Alam, M.A. ChatGPT and Vaccines: Can AI Chatbots Boost Awareness and Uptake?. Preprints2023, 2023040061. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202304.0061.v1
Sohail, S.S.; Madsen, D.Ø.; Farhat, F.; Alam, M.A. ChatGPT and Vaccines: Can AI Chatbots Boost Awareness and Uptake?. Preprints 2023, 2023040061. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202304.0061.v1
Sohail, S.S.; Madsen, D.Ø.; Farhat, F.; Alam, M.A. ChatGPT and Vaccines: Can AI Chatbots Boost Awareness and Uptake?. Preprints2023, 2023040061. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202304.0061.v1
APA Style
Sohail, S.S., Madsen, D.Ø., Farhat, F., & Alam, M.A. (2023). ChatGPT and Vaccines: Can AI Chatbots Boost Awareness and Uptake?. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202304.0061.v1
Chicago/Turabian Style
Sohail, S.S., Faiza Farhat and M. Afshar Alam. 2023 "ChatGPT and Vaccines: Can AI Chatbots Boost Awareness and Uptake?" Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202304.0061.v1
Abstract
The global COVID-19 pandemic has affected all spheres of human life, resulting in millions of deaths and overwhelming medical facilities. Moreover, the world has witnessed great financial hardship because of job losses resulting in economic havoc. Many sections of society have contributed in different ways to slow the spread of the virus and protect public health. For example, medical scientists are praised for their efforts to develop COVID-19 vaccines. Clinical trials have shown that the COVID-19 vaccines are highly effective in preventing symptomatic COVID-19 infections. However, many people around the world have been hesitant to get vaccinated. Vaccine misconceptions have emerged and increased due to a combination of factors, including the availability of information on the Internet and the influence of celebrities and opinion leaders. In this context, we have analyzed ChatGPT responses to relevant queries on vaccine misconceptions. The positive responses and supportive opinions provided by the AI chatbot could be instrumental in shaping people’s perceptions of vaccines and in encouraging users to get vaccinated and reduce misconceptions.
Medicine and Pharmacology, Epidemiology and Infectious Diseases
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