New Animation Project Tackles Misinformation, Vaccines for Media Literacy Week

Booster Troop follows intergalactic action adventuring kids who promote health and fight misinformation

SAN DIEGO, Calif., Oct. 18, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Founded by two black doctors who tired of watching patients who looked like them die sicker and younger, Welfie is launching “Booster Troop,” a fun health media literacy initiative that helps underserved children better spot misinformation. It launches October 24 for Media Literacy Week, and it includes a 7-minute animated episode in both English and Spanish, a lesson plan, and other classroom materials. Welfie provides culturally competent health and mental health education and care coordination to schools.