In Episode #009 Jack and Amanda attempt to debunk some common myths around the flu vaccines, discuss our excitement over new triple viral Rapid Antigen Testing, and vent about pet peeves in work email etiquette.

Chapters:

* (4:36) WHO rejects artificial sweeteners for weight loss

* (9:33) Tiktok promotes vaping being fun and downplays harm

* (12:43) Meta fined 1.3 billion for data transfer from EU to US

* (19:59) Should you get the flu vaccine this year?

* (29:34) Triple viral Rapid Antigen Test approved by TGA

* (32:37) Avoid these email faux pas

Show notes:

https://theconversation.com/the-who-says-we-shouldnt-bother-with-artificial-sweeteners-for-weight-loss-or-health-is-sugar-better-205827

https://theconversation.com/tiktok-promotes-vaping-as-a-fun-safe-and-socially-accepted-pastime-and-omits-the-harms-203423

https://www.theverge.com/2023/5/22/23732461/meta-eu-privacy-fine-us-data-transfers-1-3-billion

https://gdpr.eu/what-is-gdpr/

https://theconversation.com/should-i-get-a-flu-vaccine-this-year-heres-what-you-need-to-know-203406

https://www.9news.com.au/national/health-news-rapid-antigen-test-for-three-viruses-in-one-approved-by-tga/c1e87c83-bbc1-4b72-86d7-b758a19f8384

https://www.cnbc.com/2021/05/17/phrases-that-make-you-sound-passive-aggressive-and-how-successful-people-communicate.html?utm_content=Main&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwAR3WCt0sYkRVHASF5s0KGXlss--tg9K9oBSM5bm1xsb9pxr3inIQKbM3JvE&mibextid=Zxz2cZ#Echobox=1683731507

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