Un-Viral

Un-Viral is a podcast where we at Factly tackle that dangerous combination of the two kinds of virality—misinformation about health. Tune in to discern the real from the fake, and remember to Un-Viral.

Episode 2 is all about nutrition, covering obesity, malnutrition, and what lies in between. Joining us on the show is Dr. GM Subbarao, Scientist-E of Health Communication at the Indian Council of Medical Research-National Institute of Nutrition.

Resources

1. WHO COVID-19 advice for the public: Mythbusters
2. Right to Protein Initiative: Protein Paradox study
3. NFHS 5 Phase I data
4. Nutrition warriors: the prevalent malpractice of Daagna
5. Guava with an institutional supplementary meal improves the iron status of preschoolers
6. National Institute of Nutrition: My Plate For The Day Report

Researcher - Nanditha Kalidoss
Writer, Host, Producer - Parvati Mohan
Editor, Designer - Jyothi Jeeru

Episode 1 is all about immunisation—COVID-19 and beyond. Joining us on the show is Dr Shimna Azeez, who has been the face of the campaign against anti-vaccine fake news in Malappuram, Kerala.

Resources

1. Misinformation blamed for a slow start to India vaccine drive
2. A comprehensive view by The Guardian on vaccine scepticism
3. Vaccine misinformation management field guide
4. This Kerala doctor injected herself to convince reluctant parents about the MR vaccine
5. Anticipating the Unintended's newsletter on the vaccine question

Researcher - Nanditha Kalidoss
Writer, Host, Producer - Parvati Mohan
Editor, Designer - Jyothi Jeeru