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The media plays a crucial role in battling vaccine misinformation. But here’s what not to do.

Perspective by
Former columnist
March 7, 2021 at 6:00 a.m. EST
Dolly Parton on March 2 received her first dose of the Moderna coronavirus vaccine she helped fund. (Video: @DollyParton/Instagram)

There are all sorts of ways to counter reluctance to get the coronavirus vaccine. There’s leading by example. There’s guilt. And there’s pure charm.

Dolly Parton went the latter route last week as she got her first shot, wearing a sparkly blue cold-shoulder dress for her Instagram PSA and crooning “Vaccine” to the tune of her signature “Jolene.”