A: Full vaccination status (2 doses + 1-2 weeks) provides an additional layer of protection, but is not a silver bullet. Thankfully, existing COVID-19 vaccines drastically reduces the risk of severe infection and death. It’s not clear yet how much the vaccines reduce asymptomatic infection or transmission. Risk mitigation strategies (maintain space, wear masks, outdoor Read more…
A: Overall, there is no evidence that risks of vaccination would outweigh the benefits for pregnant women, but specific guidance varies by country. Why no clear guidance? As with almost all drug/vaccine trials, the current Phase III COVID-19 clinical trials did not include pregnant women (though some participants became pregnant during the Pfizer and Moderna Read more…
Thanks to our awesome partner Your local epidemiologist for this science-based debunking of some really dangerous and false vaccine rumors circulating recently. Update: Your local epidemiologist’s post reached a couple million people. The Facebook algorithm has removed it, so we’re just gonna paste the content here. #FactsMatter “COVID19 vaccines will destroy our lives” posted by Read more…
A: To protect ourselves from COVID-19 (including the new variants), we need to use all our SMARTS! ↔️ Space: Keep your distance from other people. 😷 Masks: Keep your nose + mouth covered with a mask that fits well. 💨 Air: Keep it fresh. 🔄 Restrict: Keep your circle small. ⏰ Time: Keep your interactions Read more…
R: NO. Se ha dicho que la vacuna bloquea una proteína que es clave en la formación de la placenta de mamíferos pero no hay nada de verdad en este rumor. No hay nada en el genoma humano que sea similar a la proteína de pico a la que se dirige cada una de las Read more…
A: Check out our mask cheat sheet below, and #MaskUp! Remember the 2 keys to mask effectiveness: 💥FILTRATION and FIT Nerdy Girl mask ranking: 1️⃣ N95 2️⃣ KF94 (Korea), FFP2 (Europe) 3️⃣ KN95s (buyer beware: manufacturer should hold a ‘NIOSH Certificate’) 4️⃣ Double-mask (cloth mask on top of surgical, OR cloth mask with filter insert) Read more…
