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Spreading of misinformation on mass media and digital platforms regarding vaccines. A systematic scoping review on stakeholders, policymakers, and sentiments/behavior of Italian consumers

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Article: 2259398 | Received 08 Jun 2023, Accepted 12 Sep 2023, Published online: 02 Oct 2023

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