There is a webinar on December 10 about communicating health in today's divided environment. It will be helpful for anyone interested in public health.
Kyle McGowan, a former CDC Chief of Staff, will join the discussion to share useful strategies. This could provide valuable insights for health professionals.
The event is free for subscribers and will include a live question-and-answer session. If you can't attend, a recording will be available afterward.
Harassment against scientists, including stalking, bullying, and threats, has become a common and serious issue online and offline.
Many scientists, both male and female, have reported experiencing harassment, threats, and emotional stress, particularly women in the field.
The high levels of harassment and threats have led to many scientists withdrawing from social media and public engagement, creating a gap in scientific communication and community trust.
Florida's health department made controversial recommendations that contradict standard practice guidelines for managing measles outbreaks, risking the spread of the disease.
Isolation after measles exposure is critical to prevent transmission since measles is highly contagious compared to other viruses and has a long incubation period.
Measles can have severe consequences, including hospitalization, pneumonia, and encephalitis, highlighting the importance of following established guidelines and maintaining high vaccination rates.
Measles cases are increasing, with outbreaks across various regions, underscoring the importance of vaccination and public health measures.
Norovirus is surging in the Northern Hemisphere, causing stomach cramping, vomiting, and diarrhea, emphasizing the need for preventive measures like handwashing and surface cleaning.
The flu season, particularly driven by flu strain B, has been moderate this year, highlighting the potential impact of political influences on vaccine uptake and the importance of public health efforts.
Debating vaccine science can create false equivalence and be time-consuming and dangerous.
Live debates can prioritize charm over data and lead to logical fallacies and dead-end discussions.
Some debates are worthwhile when participants are open to changing their minds and when the subject matter is not politically or religiously polarized.
Effective health communication is about more than just facts. It's about building trust and helping people take action, especially when opinions are divided.
Listening to others and framing messages carefully can help get more people on board with health initiatives.
It's important for public health workers to avoid burnout after a long fight, as they still have ongoing challenges ahead.
Katelyn Jetelina took a break from newsletter writing this week to work on an emergency with the World Health Organization in Turkey.
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The science around masks is complex, with considerations like the type of mask, disease, social context, and transmission period.
Research shows masks can be effective in reducing the transmission of SARS-CoV-2 at both an individual and population level.
The effectiveness of masks is influenced by factors like compliance, type of mask, and social setting, requiring a nuanced approach to policies and recommendations.
Strong bipartisan statements on harms of social media use among children and teens were made during a recent congressional hearing.
Parents of children impacted by social media showed up in large numbers at the congressional hearing, highlighting the severity of the issue.
The public health data presented at the congressional hearing will hopefully lead to meaningful and necessary changes regarding social media use among kids and teens.
CDC updated isolation guidance recommends staying home when sick until fever resolves for 24 hours and symptoms improve, then using caution for five days.
There is a debate within public health about the updated guidance - some see it as a step back while others believe it simplifies virus prevention measures.
The guidance update considers the decrease in community transmission, the contagious period, the types of viruses being irrelevant to actions, and the critical focus on reducing hospitalizations and deaths.