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House Calls, #921, April 7, 2024: An entertaining and insightful conversation with Dr. Chris Labos (@drlabos), Cardiologist/epidemiologist, and author of Does Coffee Cause Cancer and 8 Other Myths About the Food We Eat
An entertaining and insightful conversation with Dr. Chris Labos (@drlabos), Cardiologist/epidemiologist, and author of Does Coffee Cause Cancer and 8 Other Myths About the Food We Eat. You can read more of his articles at the McGill Office for Science and Society. Dr Labos has invited me to join him at the Ottawa Rideau Centre…
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Clear communication about vaccine scheduling and messaging needs to be clear to reduce rates of vaccine fatigue according to study, maybe. The proverbial horse can be brought to the water but you know the rest.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for August 24, 2022 Source:Vaccine fatigue is real. These experts say messaging on COVID boosters should be clear Reference:Mind the “Vaccine Fatigue”
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Science communication should be calm, measured, provide quality evidence for claims, and offer solutions. Hyperbole and fear-mongering statements like “Omicron will dominate and overwhelm the world in 3-6 months” are unhelpful and easily misinterpreted.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for December 3, 2021 Source:Omicron to dominate and overwhelm the world in 3-6 months, doctor says
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Moderna CEO should quell their speculative and alarmist comments about Omicron. In times of uncertainty, statements should be calm, measured, humble, and neutral in tone. Answers likely forthcoming in 1-2 wks. Solutions will follow thereafter.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for December 1, 2021 Source:Moderna CEO says COVID-19 vaccines may be less effective against Omicron variant BioNTech CEO says vaccine likely to protect against severe COVID from Omicron