Dr Samuel Animates

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Lecturer: University of Western Australia Research: scicomm, health literacy, media technology 💛🤍💜🖤 Public Health feed: https://bsky.app/profile/samuelanimates.bsky.social/feed/aaaarylo7rb2e Public Health starter pack: https://go.bsky.app/EgMQxe9

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Readability scores don't just vary due to "error", they vary due to context-specific decisions. The example text reads: "The deluge in new cases is fueling a sharp rise in #COVID19 hospitalizations. as of this morning, there were 276 virus-stricken patients in our state's hospitals. Thats a 39% increase over the past week and a 109% increase since 3/17" The hashtag is highlighted an annotated with the question, "Count as a 4-syllable word? Count at all?" The date is highlighted and annotated with the question, "Count as a 1-syllable word and 3-syllable word? Count as "March 17"? Count at all?"
Infographic titled "Tell Your Public Health Story: 6 Steps to Amplify Community Impact" from the Public Health Communications Collaborative. The six steps are: 1. Outline the Changes - Document budget, staff, and program shifts. 2. Map the Impact - Show where changes affect health services. 3. Humanize Your List - Identify people and personal stories. 4. Plan for Action - Define what you want readers to do. 5. Write Your Piece - Connect big picture to local issues. 6. Share Widely - Use media, partners, and community channels.
Flyer with two cartoon faces of young children: Your Quick Guide to the Flu Vaccine for Kids Who? Everyone ages 6 months and older. When? Between September and October, before the flu season starts. Why? Flu vaccines prevent flu infection, reduce the severity and duration of flu symptoms and illness, and save lives. Where? The flu vaccine is available at pharmacies, health clinics, and from healthcare providers. Some kids are also eligible for FluMist, an at-home nasal spray flu vaccine. If you're interested in this vaccination option for your child, you should talk to a healthcare provider about it.
I'm a Public Health Communications Collaborative Ambassador. Follow along as I share new, timely resources for #PublicHealth professionals