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[Mass communication during the "H1N1 flu"].

E Pellegrino¹, G Martino, M Balli

¹Scuola di specializzazione in Igiene e Medicina Preventiva, Università degli Studi di Firenze. elettra.pellegrino@gmail.com

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Media coverage of the H1N1 flu pandemic peaked before the actual health crisis, then rapidly declined. This study highlights how media reporting can distort public perception of health risks.

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Area of Science:

Public Health Communication
Media Studies
Epidemiology

Context:

The H1N1 flu pandemic (2009-2010) necessitated clear and accurate public health information.
Media plays a significant role in shaping public understanding of health events.
Effective risk communication is crucial during health crises.

Purpose:

To analyze media coverage of the H1N1 flu event in Italy.
To assess the relationship between media attention and the pandemic's timeline.
To evaluate the potential for media-induced risk misperceptions.

Summary:

Examined news articles from "Il Corriere della Sera," "La Repubblica," "City," and "TGCOM" between April 2009 and June 2010.
Media coverage peaked shortly before the H1N1 pandemic's peak and then sharply decreased.
Identified a disconnect between media interest and the actual progression of the health crisis.

Impact:

Media coverage can influence public perception of health risks (risk vs. hazard).
Institutions and health professionals face challenges in communicating effectively with the public.
Calls for improved collaboration between media and health authorities for clearer, less misleading health communication.