Today, I'm making an official request to the general public for stories and research on #HealthMisinformation. This includes a public call to tech companies to transparently share what they know about the impact of misinfo on their platforms. To succeed, we need YOUR help. 1/7 
When YOU respond to this request by sharing your personal story, you’re providing key evidence about the reach and influence of #HealthMisinformation. Your experience also helps prove why it’s so crucial for tech companies to publicly share the research they have. 2/7
Over the last 2 yrs, #HealthMisinformation has led people to decline #COVID19 vaccines, reject public health measures, and use unproven treatments. We know health misinfo has been harmful to individuals and communities, and we know it can spread far and wide with ease. 3/7
We must deepen our understanding of the impact of information that is false or misleading according to the best available scientific evidence. Learning to better prevent and counter #HealthMisinformation is a critical step to prepare for the next public health emergency. 4/7
Information from tech companies and from the public will allow us to create a transparent and publicly available resource for understanding how #HealthMisinformation has spread through our communities with unprecedented scale and speed—and how to stop it. 5/7
You've likely seen the impact of #HealthMisinformation in inaccurate social media posts or in a loved one's confusion about conflicting information. Those recollections are powerful and can help create the urgent call to action that we need. 6/7
Please tell us about your personal experience with #HealthMisinformation by visiting surgeongeneral.gov/rfi today. 7/7
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