What Does It Mean to Write Responsibly as a Health Writer?
Writing about health comes with responsibility. Done well, it can improve understanding, support better decisions, and even contribute to better outcomes. Done poorly, it can spread misinformation, reinforce inequities, and cause harm.
Responsible health writing sits at the intersection of science, ethics, and empathy. It’s accurate, nuanced, transparent, inclusive, and human. In a world overflowing with misinformation, that matters.
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Ask a Nurse: Q & A About the Hepatitis B Vaccine Birth Dose and Recent Policy Changes
Last month, the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) voted to modify a decades-old policy recommending that all newborns receive a Hepatitis B vaccine within 24 hours of birth. This shift has left a lot of people feeling confused. Ever wish you could sit down with a nurse and get the facts straight? Here’s your chance.
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