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There has been a lot about Tylenol in the news lately. Can you explain what the different pain and fever reducers are? There are multiple over-the-counter fever and pain-reducing medications, but they are not all equal and some can be dangerous for certain people.

There are multiple over-the-counter fever and pain-reducing medications, but they are not all equal and some can be dangerous for certain people. It is important to know the differences so you can keep you and your family safe.

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Immune Booster 17: From unvaccinated to vaccine advocacy with Liz Marnik👇👇👇

YouTube video by MicrobeTV Immune Booster 17: From unvaccinated to vaccine advocacy with Liz Marnik

Elizabeth Marnik, also known as Science Whiz Liz, grew up unvaccinated, yet she is now an immunologist, science communicator and advocate for vaccines—this is her story.

Immune Booster 17: From unvaccinated to vaccine advocacy with Liz Marnik
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Really honored to have this great convo with @cindyleifer.bsky.social

Your Shingles vaccine questions answered There were so many questions on our recent Shingles vaccine post (February 4, 2025) that we decided to make it a post! Here we answer some nerdy

2/ For additional information, check out the full post by Nerdy Girl Cindy Leifer, PhD @cindyleifer.bsky.social here:
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Immune 100 text in white with drop shadow in background. Upper right corner reads following details in white “100th episode” “LIVE Recording at The Incubator” “New York, NY” “Date: December 22 2025”

Also! Immune podcast has episode 100 coming up and we’re filming in person at The Incubator in NYC!

Limited seats will be available by tiered donation details to come but right now, save the date: 12/22/25
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We hear Montana’s not just good for cattle…Zappa said it’s great for growing dental floss. Perhaps that’s the boost our vaccines need? 🐁
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YouTube video by MicrobeTV Immune Booster #2: Sex differences in immune responses with Michal Tal

Immune Booster 2: Sex differences in immune responses with Michal Tal

YouTube video by MicrobeTV Vaccines save lives

"If you're not vaccinated...there may not be any time."-Michal Tal

From Immune Booster 2: Sex differences in immune responses with Michal Tal (@immunofever.bsky.social )

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There is so much information about who can and can’t get the COVID vaccine this fall. Can you clear things up? The fall COVID vaccines received FDA approval recently, but had significant changes to who can get them.

2/ If you have the ability, you should discuss access with your clinician, & remember that tools like masking & ventilation can also help reduce your risk of infection.
Read the full post from @cindyleifer.bsky.social & @sciencewhizliz.bsky.social here:
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YouTube video by MicrobeTV Scientists and social media

Cindy (@cindyleifer.bsky.social) and Aimee (@funsizeimmuninja.bsky.social) discuss the importance of science and social media 👇⬇️👇⬇️👇

My kid recently had a rash on his hands, and my doctor told me it was hand foot and mouth disease. Can you tell us about it? Hand foot and mouth disease is another one of those pesky viral rashes. While it is extremely common and is highly contagious, fortunately it usually causes only mild disease.

#HandFootAndMouth disease is another one of those pesky viral rashes. While it is extremely common and is highly contagious, fortunately it usually causes only mild disease.

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"This disrupts science" Cornell immunologist on RFK Jr.'s vaccine contract cancellations Dr. Cynthia Leifer, an immunologist at Cornell University, provided her reaction on Thursday to RFK Jr.'s plan to cancel $500 million in mRNA vaccine contracts.

"Any cuts to research just have devastating effect on all the academic progress that we're doing.”

Nerdy Girl Dr. Cynthia Leifer @cindyleifer.bsky.social shares her insights in this article:
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Immune Booster 15: Vaccine ground rules with Shane Crotty

Cindy ( @cindyleifer.bsky.social) talks with Shane Crotty about how he got interested in science and also research.

Gut commensal microbiota drive tailored macrophage responses @cp-cellreports.bsky.social @cindyleifer.bsky.social
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August is National Immunization Awareness Month. Those Nerdy Girls trust vaccines and are taking a moment to celebrate them in August, since it is National Immunization Awareness Month.

Those Nerdy Girls trust #vaccines and are taking a moment to celebrate them in August, since it is #NationalImmunizationAwareness Month.

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What is sororicide?

YouTube video by MicrobeTV Immune 95: Mitochondria for everyone

Immune 95: Mitochondria for everyone

Immune discusses how cancer cells swap mitochondria with T cells and then digs in for a discussion of an unusual checkpoint blockade that failed for cancer but could be repurposed for autoimmune inflammation.
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Someone I know recently had a bat in their house and mentioned rabies. I was wondering, what is rabies? Rabies is a rare but deadly infectious disease. The good news is that you can protect yourself . . .

#Rabies is a rare but deadly infectious disease. The good news is that you can protect yourself by getting your pets vaccinated, and if you or a loved one gets exposed, you can get a treatment called post-exposure prophylaxis…but you have to act fast.
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COVID vaccine recommendations for fall 2025 With a new COVID variant spreading and changing vaccine recommendations, many people want to know if they can, or should, get a COVID booster.

With a new #COVID variant spreading and changing vaccine recommendations, many people want to know if they can, or should, get a COVID booster. Talk to your clinician or pharmacist today about what you can do to protect you and your loved ones.

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From the 2024 Society for Leukocyte Biology meeting, Cindy and Brianne talk with Darren Lee to discuss his career, how he got interested in immunology of the eye.

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Are you an immunologist working towards your first R01?

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We pair early career principal investigators with established mentors. Send me a chat for more info

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Seems a good time to invite Sen Britt to watch an NIH review panel (aka study section) analyze piles of grants over several days to identify the <10% that win funding. Applications that scientists spent months preparing, whose peers spent weeks poring through in advance of review mtg at NIH.

WATCH LIVE: NIH Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya Testifies Before Senate Appropriations Committee YouTube video by Forbes Breaking News

Powerful, bipartisan concern about NIH cuts at today’s Congressional hearing, with thoughtful questions from both sides of the aisle. Thank you @SenCapito, @SenatorBaldwin & @SenatorCollins for standing up for science. youtube.com/live/pNSYfQY... via @YouTube

Ousted CDC vaccine adviser says RFK Jr.'s message is clear: ‘Scientific expertise is no longer of use’ Terminated CDC vaccine adviser Helen Chu spoke with STAT about her fears for the future of vaccine policy

Helen Chu is one of the ousted #ACIP members. She spoke to me today about her grave concerns for future vaccination policy and vaccine access in the United States. www.statnews.com/2025/06/10/c...

YouTube video by MicrobeTV Immune Booster #13 Microbiome and regulation of gut inflammation with Justin Wilson

Fun interview we did with Justin Wilson about his career in research, his passion, and how bacterial in your gut regulate inflammation. #immune #microbiome #fundscience youtu.be/4p-VO-xD8uM?...

YouTube video by MicrobeTV Immune 92: Gut symbiont breaks antibody

New! Immune talks about identification of gut bacteria that can digest protective mucosal antibodies plus Vincent covers a new paper on Zika virus that implicates fetal phagocytes in brain invasion.
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Now is the time for scientists to stand up against Trump’s repressive agenda | Daniel Malinsky The administration is attacking research, health and the environment. We might seem unlikely activists – but we have a duty to dissent

"Now is the time for scientists to stand up against Trump’s repressive agenda.

The administration is attacking research, health & the environment. We might seem unlikely activists – but we have a duty to dissent."

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URGENT ACTION FOR NSF GRANTEES.

For current & recent (since 2020) awards, archive your award history this afternoon/tonight. Screenshot/download/print your work in research.gov & alert your partners.

We have credible threats to integrity of awards tracking systems (via @jeremymberg.bsky.social)