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Are the Hantavirus Headlines Outpacing the Science? Physicians Weigh In
Summary: Create a vertical 3-part meme graphic using a warm, bright, and pastel color palette with a high-energy, female-friendly aesthetic. Keep the background very simple and clean, removing any distracting whirls or flourishes. Use a royalty-free photo collage style.
Top section: Bold text reading "HANTAVIRUS: THE NEWS VS. REALITY". An image of a woman looking highly anxious while staring at her smartphone. Text reads: "The News: Panic! We are all in danger!"
Middle section: An image of a calm, reassuring female doctor. Text reads: "The Science: 85% of doctors say the media is exaggerating. The risk is actually very low."
Bottom section: An image of a tiny mouse silhouette next to a medical chart. Text reads: "Under 50 cases a year in the US. It doesn't spread human-to-human!"
Bottom edge text: "Less doomscrolling, more avoiding mouse droppings."
Important instructions for the image generator: Do not include intermediate labels like 'Panel 1', 'Panel 2', 'Viral Headline', or 'Meme Punchline'. Do not include formatting prompts like '14 point arial'. Only include the conversational text provided above.