Those Nerdy Girls
@thosenerdygirls
A team of women & non-binary scientists & clinicians here to empower people to better navigate science & health info. Creators of Dear Pandemic. #publichealth #scicomm #WomenInStem
1/ Nerdy Girl Claire Wilkinson, MPH @clairewilkinson.bsky.social presented her Healthcare Emergency All-Hazard Lookup (HEAL) Tool at the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists Annual Conference with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health!
We’re so grateful for this community. Your messages, support, and trust mean so much to all of us. Thank you for being here. #PublicHealth #SciComm
H. flu causes a wide variety of diseases, from meningitis to ear infections. H. flu infections can also be deadly. The type b variant of H. flu causes the most severe disease and can be prevented by a childhood vaccine. For more, check out Rebecca Raskin’s full post here: thosenerdygirls.org/h-flu/
Heavy metals, like lead, can build up in the body and cause poisoning or toxicity. For most people, this is unlikely to happen from everyday exposures. Your clinician can tell you if testing is a good idea. thosenerdygirls.org/heavy-metal-...
Thank you! 🧡 With gratitude to this community, we raised $17,000 toward our $30,000 fundraising goal, strengthening our ability to carry this work into the first half of 2026. We’re deeply grateful for your support!
#TransgenderAwarenessWeek is a time to protect, advocate for, celebrate, uplift, understand, and honor our trans community. Read the full post from Nerd MK Haber, FNP-C @emkayhey.bsky.social here: thosenerdygirls.substack.com/p/what-is-tr...
How can I prevent falls at home? Watch the video presented by Nerdy Girl @gkountourides.bsky.social, and dive into the full post for all the details here: thosenerdygirls.org/falls-preven... #aging #preventingfalls
1/ This is your nerdy reminder that it’s time for your #flushot. Flu vaccines are recommended for everyone 6 months and older (with very few exceptions).
What should pregnant patients do when they have fever or pain? Here’s what OB/GYN Dr. Katherine Cartwright wants you to know. #ThoseNerdyGirls #Pregnancy #Fever #Pain #Tylenol
1/ Watch this video for answers to some of your nerdy questions on the #ShinglesVaccine, but remember, you should always talk to your physician about specific recommendations for you.
1/ The fall #COVIDvaccines received FDA approval recently, but had significant changes to who can get them. These changes mean that the COVID-19 vaccines may be harder to access this year than in the past. But their importance has not changed, nor has the science that supports their effectiveness.
“I asked a bunch of kids what a “healthy neighborhood” looks like to them. This is what they told me.” ⬇️⬇️ Read the full story from Nerdy Girl Kenzie Isaac here: thosenerdygirls.substack.com/p/i-asked-a-...?
Why do we give newborn babies the #HepatitisBvaccine? This is an important tool to protect infants and children from hepatitis B, a virus that can cause serious illness like #liverfailure, cirrhosis, and liver #cancer. thosenerdygirls.substack.com/p/why-do-we-...
Science needs more storytelling. Learn why in this Substack post from our Chief Scientific Officer Elisabeth Marnik @sciencewhizliz.bsky.social here: thosenerdygirls.substack.com/p/why-scienc... #scicomm
⁉️What’s up with NAD+ supplements? 💊 NAD+ is heralded by celebrities as the fountain of youth, but there’s no solid evidence to back that up. Though NAD+ shows some early promising benefits in animal studies and some human trials, there isn’t really enough data yet.
📊 Want to see how overdose, suicide, homicide & firearms death trends are shifting in your community & across the U.S.? A new CDC dashboard makes local & national data easier to explore. Use it to learn about trends, support your work, or advocate for change. thosenerdygirls.org/injury-overd...
1/ We’re hosting an exclusive event on July 19 for donors and Substack paid subscribers. Want to join us? Just make a gift of $50 or more OR become a yearly paid subscriber to our Substack by July 13, and we’ll send you a personal invitation.
#Misinformation can spread quickly on social media. ✋Pause before you share something, and remember to: ➡️ Question what you see ➡️ Be mindful of your emotional reaction ➡️ Verify your sources ➡️ Think critically before you share @dririnih.bsky.social #publichealth
Nerds IRL! Executive Director MK Haber and Chief Science Officer Liz Marnik @sciencewhizliz.bsky.social
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1/ How’s #endometriosis diagnosed? Dr. Katherine Cartwright explains in this clip from her Instagram Live 🎙️with Dr. Irini Hadjisavva @dririnih.bsky.social. Tune in to catch both of these Nerdy Girls in action and learn all about endometriosis.
1/ Living with #IBS? Small changes to your eating patterns and daily routines can make a big difference in how you feel. But if you’re still struggling with symptoms, your clinician may recommend #psyllium. @daphneberryhill.bsky.social #ibsawarenessmonth
Cases of #WhoopingCough are up. So far in 2025, there have been over 4 times as many cases of whooping cough compared to this time last year. Now is a good time to make sure you are up-to-date on this vaccine. Read the full post by @msimanek.bsky.social here: thosenerdygirls.org/whooping-cou...
1/ We’re excited to introduce our newest video series “Nerdy Nuggets.” These bite-sized, knowledge-packed videos cover fascinating scientific topics that fall outside of our regular ones. They let us venture beyond our usual content, to explore all those captivating stories we’re eager to share.
🎉Here’s some good news for you today! We anticipate to have updated #fluvaccines this fall. Watch this video to get all the details. This post is a collaboration between @thosenerdygirls.bsky.social & @sciencewhizliz.bsky.social #vaccineswork #publichealth
1/ As a tribute to #NationalPublicHealth Week, we thought we’d share some photos of Nerdy Girls IRL keeping it nerdy at the Broad Street Pump in London.
What is #Endometriosis? Dr. Katherine Cartwright @katcartwright.bsky.social explains in this clip from her Instagram Live with Dr. Irini Hadjisavva @dririnih.bsky.social. Tune in to catch both of these Nerdy Girls in action and learn all about endometriosis. 🎙️ Full episode: tinyurl.com/3aybxnpk
Nerdy Girls in Cyprus! @gkountourides.bsky.social @dririnih.bsky.social