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June 29, 2020

How can I get my younger child/sibling to wear a mask?

Families/Kids Masks Staying Safe
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH

A: With lots of encouragement! The Nerdy Girls have talked a lot about kids and transmission risks. And we hope that as more data comes out, we will know more about transmission dynamics in children. A few updated links here: NPR Stat News In the meantime, many states require that children wear masks. We continue Read more…

June 29, 2020

Why don’t my pants fit? Can I blame it on Covid-19?

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Ashley-Ritter-PhD
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD

A: Weight changes can occur for a number of reasons. Covid-19 has triggered a multitude of opportunities to mess with your wardrobe and nutritional health. While some are experiencing the “Quarantine -15”, a fluctuation up or down of 15 pounds in your typical body weight, others are struggling with food insecurity. Here are a few Read more…

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