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Speaking and Communicating PodcastCOVID-19 Mishandling, Mistrust And Misinformation w/ Prativa Baral Ph.D.The CDC has admitted to some mishandling of the covid-19 pandemic.How did world governments respond to the onset of the pandemic? What role did the United Nations play during this global crisis? What lessons have we learned from this pandemic to prepare for potential future ones? What is considered misinformation during times of global pandemics? Has public trust in world governments grown or diminished based on how the pandemic was handled? What have been your personal experiences when it comes to the COVID-19 pandemic?Prativa Baral, Ph.D. is an epidemiologist and global health...
2023-04-0541 min
Immunocity: Science in a Time of CrisisFast Facts - One Dose FreedomEdit: This episode was recorded in May 2021, prior to the spread of Delta. Vaccines remain effective against this variant, but two doses are required for optimal protection, and given the increased transmissibility of this particular variant, mask-wearing is still recommended, even if vaccinated.
Some of us are fully vaccinated with two doses, some of us are partially vaccinated with one dose, and some of us (many of us) are still waiting for a vaccine to become available. For those of us who are lucky enough to be partially vaccinated, what does it mean? What can we do...
2021-05-2319 min
Immunocity: Science in a Time of CrisisScience communications with Dr. Beth LinasWhat is science communications?
Everyone is intelligent, everyone is able to understand things, everyone wants to understand the chaotic world we've lived in for the past year and a bit. Science communications, then, is the translation of science into a message and a language that everyone understands. And that's an important piece of fighting this pandemic.
Dr. Beth Linas, epidemiologist, and expert science communicator, joins us on this week’s episode to chat about science communications, and helps debunk a couple of COVID myths that have been floating around since the beginning of the pandemic.
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2021-05-1627 minImmunocity: Science in a Time of CrisisOnCanada Project x ImmunocityOnCanada Project is a volunteer grassroots movement of people whose goal is to harness the combined potential of young people, volunteerism, and social media to broadly disseminate information that is critical, credible, and compassionate. This week, we teamed up with Samanta Krishnapillai, founder of the OnCanada Project to discuss the necessity of advocacy and civic engagement among young people, especially in times of crisis. It's an incredibly powerful conversation you don't want to miss.
2021-05-0922 minImmunocity: Science in a Time of CrisisLessons from Ebola with Liberia's former Deputy Minister of Health, Tolbert NyenswahWhat are lessons to be learned from the Ebola crisis that can be implemented to this current ongoing pandemic? The former Deputy Minister of Health talks to us about his role in managing the Ebola crisis in Liberia, how communications and engaging the community is critical, what responsible citizenship means in these times, and the importance of leadership in crisis response.
2021-05-0234 minImmunocity: Science in a Time of CrisisAll About The Mask with Michael DiazHave you ever wondered what type of mask is the best at keeping you safe? Or if it's true that wearing 2 masks helps reduce the spread of the virus (hint, it does!)? To get answers to all this and more, we interview Michael Diaz, epidemiologist and PhD student at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Mike helps us answer some essential questions about mask wearing to help us decide what works best for us and how we can think about this essential tool.
2021-04-2526 minImmunocity: Science in a Time of CrisisViruses and our Immune System with Dr. Jasmin ChahalThis past year we've become all too familiar with viruses and our immune system - but how do these actually work? We spoke to a virologist - a scientist who specializes in viruses - to get a better understanding of viruses, vaccines, variants, and where our immune system fits in all this. Thank you to Dr. Jasmin Chahal from McGill University for joining us and for helping us better understand all of this science!
2021-04-1833 minImmunocity: Science in a Time of Crisis19 to Zero x ImmunocityJoin us for a special crossover episode between 19 to Zero and Immunocity! 19 to Zero is a dedicated coalition of academics, public health experts, behavioural economists, and creative professionals working to understand, engage with, and ultimately shift public perceptions around COVID-19 behaviours and vaccination. Given our mission here at Immnocity to make COVID easier to understand and more accessible, we thought it'd be great to do a crossover episode between our two organizations. For more information, please visit https://www.19tozero.ca/
2021-04-1024 minImmunocity: Science in a Time of CrisisFast Facts - Vaccines and Variants with Dr. Taylor HolroydMay 13 2021 Edit: Given the reduced number of cases and hotspot zones in Canada, the country has opted to no longer provide AZ as first shot. And that is because so many of you took AZ when available: thank you! It’s because of you and everyone else who got vaccinated, that we are where we are, where we can vaccine shop (a huge privilege that not many around the world have). The AZ remains an effective vaccine, though there is a rare but serious side effect with signs that you should look out for 4 to 28 days after you get th...
2021-04-0418 minImmunocity: Science in a Time of CrisisTeaching through a Pandemic with Anisa AmaniTeaching even when there's no pandemic can be overwhelming - but what does this look like in the midst of a global pandemic? How do you do online learning with little kids, especially because digital access varies so much? What does it even mean to teach during these chaotic times? Anisa Amani, a third grade teacher and a Teach Plus Fellow from Sacramento California joins us to give us an inside look into what it means to teach through a pandemic. We talk about vulnerability, the power of empathy, and the multiple hats that educators have had to take...
2021-03-2838 minImmunocity: Science in a Time of CrisisEquity - During a Pandemic and Beyond with Deja KnightWe've seen how inequity has been exposed in so many ways and interweaved in so many systems during this pandemic. Deja Knight, PhD student at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, joins us to have a conversation to put equity and inequity in the context of the pandemic - and how to embed and integrate an equitable lens in everything we do - instead of compartmentalizing it.
2021-03-2138 minImmunocity: Science in a Time of CrisisWhat is Vaccine Hesitancy? with Dr. Taylor HolroydCOVID-19 has brought a whole era of uncertainty and fear, and in many ways, has lowered people's trust in the scientific process. Dr. Taylor Holroyd joins us to discuss the whys and hows of vaccine hesitancy - and how to have these important conversations with friends and family.
2021-03-1423 minImmunocity: Science in a Time of CrisisData, and More Data: Interpreting Vaccine Data with Douglas ArbetterThere's a lot of data coming out, and it's coming out quickly. But we're not all equipped to fully understand the nuances of what the data actually means, how it was collected, and what that means in a vaccine context. Join us for a discussion with Doug Arbetter, biostatistician and data-savvy public health practitioner to better make sense of the world of data!
2021-03-0729 minImmunocity: Science in a Time of CrisisA Conversation About Mental HealthMany people have argued that the impact of this pandemic has been harder on mental health than on physical health. It's so important to keep ourselves physically healthy but also mentally healthy.
In this episode we discuss the mental health impact of the pandemic and strategies for prioritizing your mental health.
2021-02-2845 minImmunocity: Science in a Time of CrisisEconomy vs Public Health with Sasha van KatwykEconomist and Epidemiologist, Sasha van Katwyk talks to us about how economy and public health have been pitted against each other - and how that ultimately is a false dichotomy. Join us for a discussion on social trust, communication strategies, and the nuances involved in understanding pandemic challenges from both a public health and an economy lens.
2021-02-2130 minImmunocity: Science in a Time of CrisisVaccines, Immunity and mRNA with Dr. Christophe ToukamEver wondered how our immune system works and where vaccines fit in all this? During this episode, we discuss mRNA, vaccines, and more with Dr. Christophe Toukam, an infectious disease epidemiologist with expertise in immunology.
2021-01-1417 minImmunocity: Science in a Time of CrisisQ&A Kids Edition8-year old Lincoln joins us from Minnesota to ask all of his questions regarding COVID-19 to Dr. Kuldip Kainth, a pediatrician from North Carolina. Join us for an insightful and adorable conversation between these two special guests!
2021-01-1429 minImmunocity: Science in a Time of CrisisHistory, Politics & Ethics of Pandemics with Dr. Kathleen BachynskiWhat are the political and ethical implications surrounding this pandemic? What have we learned from history about our ability to react in the face of crises? Join us for a conversation with Dr. Kathleen Bachynski, Assistant Professor at Muhlenberg College, regarding the intricacies of navigating a pandemic through a historical, political and ethical lens.
2021-01-1443 minImmunocity: Science in a Time of CrisisWhy do Public Health Recommendations Change? with Dr. Anastasia LambrouWear a mask, don't wear a mask; open schools, keep schools closed - with the arrival of a brand new virus, we've seen how scientific recommendations and public health guidelines have evolved and changed overtime. Joining us is Dr. Anastasia Lambrou to discuss why and how science changes, & how to better understand and navigate a world where certainty seems distant.
2021-01-1435 minImmunocity: Science in a Time of CrisisVaccine Concerns: A Conversation with Dr. Taylor Holroyd and Ian BruntonWith vaccines in the process of being rolled out across several parts of the world, and the novelty and speed associated with them, we understand that there are a lot of concerns, questions, and even fear. In this episode, we are joined by Ian Brunton and Dr. Taylor Holroyd to have an honest conversation about these concerns.
2021-01-1449 minImmunocity: Science in a Time of CrisisLiving with COVID-19, 6 Months Later with Gregory RosenWhat is it like to live with COVID-19 even after having "recovered" from it? Greg Rosen walks us through the challenges that many "Longhaulers" face months after recovery.
2021-01-1440 minImmunocity: Science in a Time of CrisisFast Facts - Does the vaccine have long term effects?Given the rapid development of the COVID-19 vaccine, many are concerned that we don't yet know how the vaccine will affect us in the long term. Join Prativa and I to learn more about how we test for long term effects in vaccines and how we know the COVID-19 vaccine is safe.
2021-01-1403 minImmunocity: Science in a Time of CrisisFast Facts - All about mRNAWhat is mRNA?
Has it been tested in humans?
Can it change my genetics?
Many of our listeners have questions about how the vaccine works and what it does inside our bodies. The Pfizer and Modern vaccines rely on the messenger RNA to operate - not sure what this means? Listen in to find out more.
2021-01-1406 minImmunocity: Science in a Time of CrisisFast Facts - How are Vaccines Developed?The COVID-19 vaccine was developed in record time! This has left many of us feeling uneasy about how quickly things have happened. In this episode, we will walk through the vaccine development process for the COVID-19 vaccines and talk about how scientists, governments, and communities have worked together in a heroic effort to deliver this vaccine... and perhaps bring us one step closer to our new normal.
2021-01-1408 minImmunocity: Science in a Time of CrisisFast Facts - When to Get Tested?We have all considered it.... It's been 9 months since the last time we saw friends and the idea of getting tested and getting together seems safe enough considering everything we have given up - but is it actually safe? Listen in to find out more about testing and how you can best use it to protect yourself and your loved ones.
2021-01-1405 minImmunocity: Science in a Time of CrisisFast Facts - Why COVID19 is Not Like The FluConsidering that many of COVID19 symptoms are flu-like, it's understandable that people are confused about what makes this virus so different.
In this quick episode, Prativa will walk us through some key aspects to help us understand how the COVID19 virus and the flu are different.
2021-01-1410 min