**Staying healthy - despite social media - with TikTok star Kate Thomas.**

Kate Thomas will set the landscape with some data from research done in the “health in social media” area, and will then discuss why people are turning towards health care delivered this way. She will look at some of the more wacky woo and quackery found on TikTok and other social media.

Kate Thomas is a pharmacist with 25 years experience. Recently she has taken to social media to fight the avalanche of quackery and bad health advice. Kate is also a reporter for the Skeptic Zone podcast.

**After the presentation:**
Following the presentation and question time, we will hand the microphone over to one audience member for a 5 minute chat on a sceptical topic of their choice. It can be a news item, your own sceptical "special subject" or an encounter with everyday scepticism. If you're interested in sharing something with your fellow pubbers, contact us before the talk.
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On the first Thursday of each month, Australian Skeptics and friends get together for Skeptics in the Pub. People generally start arriving at around 6pm after work. The talk begins at 7pm and lasts for about 30 minutes. The night finishes when the last person leaves.

Enjoy a meal and a drink accompanied by lively discussion, free spoon bending lessons and the company of other sceptics, as we cover a variety of interesting topics.

There is no need to belong to Australian Skeptics - all are welcome. Bring friends too.

Please take a moment to read our Code of Conduct:
[https://www.skeptics.com.au/events/code-of-conduct/](https://www.skeptics.com.au/events/code-of-conduct/)

**REMINDER - If you are feeling ill or showing any signs or symptoms of a possible COVID (or indeed any) infection, please do not attend.**

Parking is available nearby at:

* 71 York Street Car Park (Wilson Parking)
* Landmark Car Park (Secure Parking), 24 York Street
* 321 Kent Street Car Park (Wilson Parking), ENTRY 86 Sussex Street
* Queen Victoria Building Car Park (Wilson Parking), 111 York Street

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