I never had chickenpox as a child. Do I need the #shingles vaccine? Yes, even if you believe that you never had chickenpox as a kid, you should still get the shingles vaccine. ⤵️ thosenerdygirls.substack.com/p/i-never-had-…

Spotting misinformation (inaccurate information) & disinformation (misleading information and lies) is a vital #newsliteracy skill, & there are several tips to help. ➡️Check the URL, look out for errors, question the stats, avoid clickbait & scrutinize AI. thosenerdygirls.org/spot-misinform…

Are you at high risk for severe #COVID19? You could be eligible for antiviral treatments that can help reduce your risk of severe illness. Learn more from Those Nerdy Girls on antiviral treatments here: cveep.org/treatments

1/ 📣Moving forward and looking back Join us for a conversation about where #ThoseNerdyGirls is headed & where we’ve been, with outgoing Executive Director Sara Gorman & incoming Executive Director MK Haber. We are here for you, standing strong for science!

2/ We hope you can join us! - MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC Those Nerdy Girls Those Nerdy Girls - Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH Those Nerdy Girls x Critica - Chana Davis, PhD Those Nerdy Girls x Chana Davis, PhD #publichealth #scicomm

Cycle Syncing is a methodology when you shift your exercise and eating habits based on your #menstrualcycle. The science isn’t completely clear on whether there’s a benefit, but as long as the habits are healthy, there’s no harm in trying. ⤵ thosenerdygirls.org/cycle-syncing-…

Keep love in the air this Valentine's Day – not illness! Vaccines provide the best protection against severe respiratory illness from circulating diseases like #flu and #COVID19. Learn more about recommended infectious respiratory vaccines at cveep.org.

"All I ask is that you show me this image if I ever start to forget." This is another post in our series Nerdy Notes: Science in Story & Verse. Read MacKenzie Isaac's Nerdy Note here: thosenerdygirls.substack.com/p/all-i-ask-is…

#Vaccine development is regulated & monitored at every stage. A vaccine is only approved if it is deemed safe & effective, following a rigorous assessment of its benefits & risks. Read more here: thosenerdygirls.org/vaccine-develo…

Find us also on LinkedIn 👇. linkedin.com/company/dearpa…

#Tuberculosis is an infectious disease caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Right now it has made headlines due to an active outbreak occurring in Kansas. Read the full post by Dr. Elisabeth Marnik here: thosenerdygirls.substack.com/p/what-is-tube…

Do you have questions about staying up to date on your COVID-19 and flu vaccines? Check out CVEEP's FAQ resource to help answer questions about getting the latest COVID-19 and flu vaccines this respiratory season. Learn more: cveep.org/news/faq-getti…

During #BlackHistoryMonth (and every day!), we celebrate Dr. Kizzmekia “Kizzy” Corbett-Helaire,KizzyPhD, a Nerdy Girl hero who developed the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. Learn more here: thosenerdygirls.org/black-history-… #covidvaccine #PublicHealth

What is an #infodemic? An infodemic is when there is so much information that it becomes difficult to sort good information from bad. ⬇️ thosenerdygirls.substack.com/p/what-is-an-i…

Follow / subscribe to Those Nerdy Girls! substack.com/@joegitchell31…

What is Commitment Bias? Tl;dr: Commitment bias is when we stick to what we did or said in the past, even when we were clearly wrong, and the outcome didn’t turn out well. Read more here: thosenerdygirls.substack.com/p/what-is-comm…

There's still time to register! Join the July 10 INSPIRE: Readiness webinar with Amanda Simanek, PhD, MPH, to learn how to communicate complex data and combat misinformation in public health. ➡️Reserve your spot: discover.astho.org/4kVysZK. Those Nerdy Girls ChicagoMedicalSchool