Some of the most frequently asked questions on Google in 2021 related to vaccines, therapists, body positivity, mental well-being, among others.
Billions of searches are made on Google every year, millions of them related to health and wellness. In 2021, after a year of experiencing the COVID-19 pandemic, health concerns were raised, according to Google searches this year.
Another of the most popular queries in 2021 was “near me”, for example “covid vaccine near me” or “covid tests near me”. Internet users used Google to find reliable information about vaccines and tests. Google updated its information panels in its search engine and collaborated with local and national authorities to bring people closer to receiving their COVID-19 vaccine or taking a test.
In Mexico, for example, the third most performed search in 2021 was "Mi Vacuna", referring to the Federal Government's registration platform to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
In Uruguay, for example, the question "how to schedule to get vaccinated" was one of the most sought after during the year. In Colombia, “Mi Vacuna” was one of the most repeated searches in 2021, occupying second place.
Searches for mental health and wellness also increased this year. “Therapists near me” or “why do I feel anxious for no reason” were some of the searches that increased the most in the last year. In this way Google implemented the tool self-assessments to help users learn more about their mental health.
Google implemented various tools to provide information in a timely manner. For example, the tool "about this result”, which helps users assess the credibility of sources and choose which results are most useful.
