Archive - Jess Badger Writes

Dear Weary Friend Who Can’t Stomach Independence Day,

Dear Weary Friend Who Can’t Stomach Independence Day,

Jul 4 •

six years ago, I wrote this

Although Pride Month ended yesterday, I wanted to share with you my coming out post, which I shared on Facebook six years ago.

Jul 1 •

June 2025

I put my kids in Pfizer's COVID vaccine trial—here's what really happened behind the scenes

Plus, the history of mRNA vaccines. (Hint: It didn't start with COVID.)

Jun 10 •

chat GeneratesPureTrash

On the importance of human fact checking AI information.

Jun 6 •

May 2025

the boring committee that should be at the center of the vaccine debate

Meet the real heroes: The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices.

May 29 •

April 2025

March 2025

I have discovered the single greatest sport achievement of all time.

Here's the story of the closest finish in the greatest test of human stamina.

Mar 20 •

can you spot the public health misinformation?

March 7, 2025 Some people blast you all day with information and no translation. I'm trying NOT to do that.

Mar 7 •

February 2025

public health news updates galore!

February 28, 2025: Updates about seasonal & avian flu, COVID, measles, TB, mystery viruses, and where the budget cuts are happening. I also explain what…

Feb 28 •

flu update: all your questions answered.

February 25, 2025: The newest developments are not moving in our favor.

Feb 25 •

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