Can pregnant people receive the COVID-19 vaccination?
Vaccines
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: YES. The Moderna, Johnson and Johnson, and Pfizer vaccines are available to pregnant people in the US. A growing pool of evidence support vaccine safety for both pregnant people and babies. Many pregnant people have received the mRNA vaccine without evidence of unexpected adverse responses. Recent findings from a study published in the New Read more…
Nerdy Girl Announcements – May 7, 2021
Uncategorized
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Announcements! I want to let our beloved readers know that Dear Pandemic has some changes on the horizon! We will continue posting on COVID-19 and taking your questions about the pandemic and vaccines. And you can look forward to some gradual expansion in our scope. Over the next weeks and months, we will also start Read more…
Actualización del país: India
Infection and Spread Posts en Español Travel
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
India ha estado en las noticias en las últimas semanas por el aumento del número de casos, el incremento de las muertes y un sistema sanitario gravemente afectado. ¿Qué está pasando y cómo pueden ayudar otros países? Empecemos por las estadísticas: Durante los últimos días, India ha registrado más de 300.000 nuevos casos *por día*, Read more…
What’s up with otters getting COVID-19?
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL; DR. Otters at the Georgia Aquarium recently joined the growing list of animals that test positive for COVID-19. T hey were showing mild symptoms but there is no expectation of long-term effects. While transmission from animals to humans is extremely rare, scientists recommend taking precautions to limit exposures in either direction. What’s up Read more…
Can I shed the vaccine to others?
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: NO. We’ve seen this myth going around, and Those Nerdy Girls are here to set the record straight. ➡️It is biologically impossible to experience any effects from being near a vaccinated person. Read more: PolitiFact NY Times Link to original FB post
¿Por qué sería posible alcanzar la inmunidad colectiva con COVID-19?
Biology/Immunity Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
P: Si nunca hemos alcanzado la inmunidad colectiva con la influenza, la gripe o muchas otras enfermedades, ¿Por qué sería posible alcanzar la inmunidad colectiva con COVID-19? R: Algunas enfermedades, tales como la influenza y la gripe, son más esquivas que otras cuando se trata de inmunidad colectiva. Para ser candidato para la inmunidad colectiva, Read more…
When will the vaccines be approved for under 16s?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: SOON! FDA authorization is expected *next week* for ages 12-15 in the U.S., and Canada’s regulator has already given approval. Pfizer previously announced results from its Phase III trial in 2,260 adolescents. Key results: ➡️ There were 18 cases of COVID-19 in the trial….. ALL in the placebo group. ➡️ That’s a big fat Read more…
Will I have a “hyperimmune” response if I am exposed to current or new variants of SARS-CoV-2 after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine?
Vaccines
Vijaya Knight, MD PhD (D)ABMLI
A: No. There is no evidence of a hyperimmune response in COVID-19 vaccinated people later exposed to the virus. 👉🏽 TL;DR: Exposure to SARS-CoV-2 after having received a COVID-19 vaccine does not result in an exaggerated or dangerous immune response. Hundreds of millions of people globally have now received one of the approved COVID19 vaccines. Read more…
How do I respectfully share my vaccine enthusiasm with a hesitant-but-still-open-minded loved one?
Vaccines
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: An “empathy sandwich” can help. Prioritize connecting over convincing. Along with a big show of support, we Nerdy Girls are here to provide you with evidence-based tips designed to keep conversations both kind AND scientifically grounded 💕🤓💕 The TL;DR: An “empathy sandwich” approach can be a helpful guide. ❤️ LEAD WITH A QUESTION. Be Read more…
Pensé que Perú fue uno de los primeros países en entrar en cuarentena. ¿Cuál es la situación allí ahora?
Posts en Español Reopening Travel
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
R: Perú tiene una de las tasas de mortalidad más altas del mundo y más de 47,000 personas en Perú han muerto por COVID-19 según estadísticas hasta marzo del 2021, con un exceso de muertes de casi 2,600 por millón (de una población de 32 millones). ¿Cómo pasó esto? En resumen: Poder controlar COVID-19 requiere Read more…
Why are there so many tests for COVID-19? How do I know which one is best for me?
Testing and Contact Tracing
Verdena Jennings, DO
A: There are two types of tests for the virus that causes COVID-19: diagnostic and antibody. Different types of tests have been developed based on the science of the virus and our body’s response to it. Diagnostic tests will tell you if you have an active viral infection—that is, if you have COVID-19 right now. Read more…
Is COVID Arm a real thing? Should I worry?
Vaccines
Maya Clark-Cutaia, PhD
A: Yes, “COVID Arm” is indeed a thing. COVID Arm is a mild allergic reaction to the ingredients of the vaccine and looks like an itchy, red rash that is typically around where the needle entered your arm. This is not the type of allergic reaction that would rule you out for your second dose. Read more…
¿Qué se sabe sobre las vacunas de China?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: Muchos seguidores de Querida Pandemia nos han preguntado sobre las vacunas CoronaVac (Sinovac), Sinopharm y CanSino. Pero no hemos podido contestarles porque hasta ahora había muy poca información disponible sobre ellas. La buena noticia es que recientemente se han publicado más estudios para darnos una mejor idea de su seguridad y eficacia. ¿Cómo funcionan Read more…
What’s the difference between EUA and full FDA approval?
Vaccines
Christine Whelan, PhD
Q: COVID-19 vaccines have emergency use authorization, but not full FDA approval yet. Does that mean we don’t yet know if they are safe? A: The three vaccines in circulation in the United States to protect against COVID-19 have been proven to be safe and effective. Vaccine manufacturers are continuing to gather even more data, Read more…
When we get to 70% vaccinated, this will instantly be over–right?
Infection and Spread
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: Not necessarily. We need to dig in a little to the difference between reaching the herd immunity *threshold* and the end goal–herd immunity. The upshot: herd immunity is the ultimate goal of a vaccination program, and reaching the herd immunity threshold is the first step toward it. Also, patterns of vaccination matter. Protecting people Read more…
Has demand for the COVID-19 vaccine crashed in the US?
Vaccines
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: “Crashed”, “plummeted”, “off a cliff”, “vanished”, and “evaporated” are exaggerations, but vaccine demand has definitely weakened in many states. As Cynthia Cox, VP at Kaiser Family Foundation, put it recently: “Good news: In the next month, everyone who wants a vaccine will have gotten one. Bad news: In the next month, everyone who wants Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Biology/Immunity Families/Kids Socializing Staying Safe Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Dear Pandemic’s contributors Drs. Michelle Kinder, Aparna Kumar, and Malia Jones will be taking questions submitted by kids on this weeks’ Live event! We’ll be talking about bats, masks, nanometers, and so much more. ➡️ Welcome, Intros, and our kids’ Favorite Books (0:00-2:42) ➡️ Greta from Camp Hill, PA asks: Why do you need the Read more…
O que é a trombocitopenia trombótica imune induzida pela vacina (TTIIV) e outros coágulos sanguíneos?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
NOTA: Esta es nuestra primera publicación e portugués para nuestros seguidores brasileños. (Nota: Esta é a nossa primeira publicação em portugues para nossos seguidores brasileiros.) R. Foram identificados relatos de raros coágulos sanguíneos potencialmente causados por trombocitopenia trombótica imune induzida pela vacinas Johnson & Johnson (TTIIV). Esses relatos são similares a casos observados na Europa Read more…
A: YES. The Moderna, Johnson and Johnson, and Pfizer vaccines are available to pregnant people in the US. A growing pool of evidence support vaccine safety for both pregnant people and babies. Many pregnant people have received the mRNA vaccine without evidence of unexpected adverse responses. Recent findings from a study published in the New Read more…
Nerdy Girl Announcements – May 7, 2021
UncategorizedMalia Jones, PhD MPH
Announcements! I want to let our beloved readers know that Dear Pandemic has some changes on the horizon! We will continue posting on COVID-19 and taking your questions about the pandemic and vaccines. And you can look forward to some gradual expansion in our scope. Over the next weeks and months, we will also start Read more…
Actualización del país: India
Infection and Spread Posts en Español Travel
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
India ha estado en las noticias en las últimas semanas por el aumento del número de casos, el incremento de las muertes y un sistema sanitario gravemente afectado. ¿Qué está pasando y cómo pueden ayudar otros países? Empecemos por las estadísticas: Durante los últimos días, India ha registrado más de 300.000 nuevos casos *por día*, Read more…
What’s up with otters getting COVID-19?
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL; DR. Otters at the Georgia Aquarium recently joined the growing list of animals that test positive for COVID-19. T hey were showing mild symptoms but there is no expectation of long-term effects. While transmission from animals to humans is extremely rare, scientists recommend taking precautions to limit exposures in either direction. What’s up Read more…
Can I shed the vaccine to others?
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: NO. We’ve seen this myth going around, and Those Nerdy Girls are here to set the record straight. ➡️It is biologically impossible to experience any effects from being near a vaccinated person. Read more: PolitiFact NY Times Link to original FB post
¿Por qué sería posible alcanzar la inmunidad colectiva con COVID-19?
Biology/Immunity Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
P: Si nunca hemos alcanzado la inmunidad colectiva con la influenza, la gripe o muchas otras enfermedades, ¿Por qué sería posible alcanzar la inmunidad colectiva con COVID-19? R: Algunas enfermedades, tales como la influenza y la gripe, son más esquivas que otras cuando se trata de inmunidad colectiva. Para ser candidato para la inmunidad colectiva, Read more…
When will the vaccines be approved for under 16s?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: SOON! FDA authorization is expected *next week* for ages 12-15 in the U.S., and Canada’s regulator has already given approval. Pfizer previously announced results from its Phase III trial in 2,260 adolescents. Key results: ➡️ There were 18 cases of COVID-19 in the trial….. ALL in the placebo group. ➡️ That’s a big fat Read more…
Will I have a “hyperimmune” response if I am exposed to current or new variants of SARS-CoV-2 after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine?
Vaccines
Vijaya Knight, MD PhD (D)ABMLI
A: No. There is no evidence of a hyperimmune response in COVID-19 vaccinated people later exposed to the virus. 👉🏽 TL;DR: Exposure to SARS-CoV-2 after having received a COVID-19 vaccine does not result in an exaggerated or dangerous immune response. Hundreds of millions of people globally have now received one of the approved COVID19 vaccines. Read more…
How do I respectfully share my vaccine enthusiasm with a hesitant-but-still-open-minded loved one?
Vaccines
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: An “empathy sandwich” can help. Prioritize connecting over convincing. Along with a big show of support, we Nerdy Girls are here to provide you with evidence-based tips designed to keep conversations both kind AND scientifically grounded 💕🤓💕 The TL;DR: An “empathy sandwich” approach can be a helpful guide. ❤️ LEAD WITH A QUESTION. Be Read more…
Pensé que Perú fue uno de los primeros países en entrar en cuarentena. ¿Cuál es la situación allí ahora?
Posts en Español Reopening Travel
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
R: Perú tiene una de las tasas de mortalidad más altas del mundo y más de 47,000 personas en Perú han muerto por COVID-19 según estadísticas hasta marzo del 2021, con un exceso de muertes de casi 2,600 por millón (de una población de 32 millones). ¿Cómo pasó esto? En resumen: Poder controlar COVID-19 requiere Read more…
Why are there so many tests for COVID-19? How do I know which one is best for me?
Testing and Contact Tracing
Verdena Jennings, DO
A: There are two types of tests for the virus that causes COVID-19: diagnostic and antibody. Different types of tests have been developed based on the science of the virus and our body’s response to it. Diagnostic tests will tell you if you have an active viral infection—that is, if you have COVID-19 right now. Read more…
Is COVID Arm a real thing? Should I worry?
Vaccines
Maya Clark-Cutaia, PhD
A: Yes, “COVID Arm” is indeed a thing. COVID Arm is a mild allergic reaction to the ingredients of the vaccine and looks like an itchy, red rash that is typically around where the needle entered your arm. This is not the type of allergic reaction that would rule you out for your second dose. Read more…
¿Qué se sabe sobre las vacunas de China?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: Muchos seguidores de Querida Pandemia nos han preguntado sobre las vacunas CoronaVac (Sinovac), Sinopharm y CanSino. Pero no hemos podido contestarles porque hasta ahora había muy poca información disponible sobre ellas. La buena noticia es que recientemente se han publicado más estudios para darnos una mejor idea de su seguridad y eficacia. ¿Cómo funcionan Read more…
What’s the difference between EUA and full FDA approval?
Vaccines
Christine Whelan, PhD
Q: COVID-19 vaccines have emergency use authorization, but not full FDA approval yet. Does that mean we don’t yet know if they are safe? A: The three vaccines in circulation in the United States to protect against COVID-19 have been proven to be safe and effective. Vaccine manufacturers are continuing to gather even more data, Read more…
When we get to 70% vaccinated, this will instantly be over–right?
Infection and Spread
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: Not necessarily. We need to dig in a little to the difference between reaching the herd immunity *threshold* and the end goal–herd immunity. The upshot: herd immunity is the ultimate goal of a vaccination program, and reaching the herd immunity threshold is the first step toward it. Also, patterns of vaccination matter. Protecting people Read more…
Has demand for the COVID-19 vaccine crashed in the US?
Vaccines
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: “Crashed”, “plummeted”, “off a cliff”, “vanished”, and “evaporated” are exaggerations, but vaccine demand has definitely weakened in many states. As Cynthia Cox, VP at Kaiser Family Foundation, put it recently: “Good news: In the next month, everyone who wants a vaccine will have gotten one. Bad news: In the next month, everyone who wants Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Biology/Immunity Families/Kids Socializing Staying Safe Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Dear Pandemic’s contributors Drs. Michelle Kinder, Aparna Kumar, and Malia Jones will be taking questions submitted by kids on this weeks’ Live event! We’ll be talking about bats, masks, nanometers, and so much more. ➡️ Welcome, Intros, and our kids’ Favorite Books (0:00-2:42) ➡️ Greta from Camp Hill, PA asks: Why do you need the Read more…
O que é a trombocitopenia trombótica imune induzida pela vacina (TTIIV) e outros coágulos sanguíneos?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
NOTA: Esta es nuestra primera publicación e portugués para nuestros seguidores brasileños. (Nota: Esta é a nossa primeira publicação em portugues para nossos seguidores brasileiros.) R. Foram identificados relatos de raros coágulos sanguíneos potencialmente causados por trombocitopenia trombótica imune induzida pela vacinas Johnson & Johnson (TTIIV). Esses relatos são similares a casos observados na Europa Read more…
Announcements! I want to let our beloved readers know that Dear Pandemic has some changes on the horizon! We will continue posting on COVID-19 and taking your questions about the pandemic and vaccines. And you can look forward to some gradual expansion in our scope. Over the next weeks and months, we will also start Read more…
Actualización del país: India
Infection and Spread Posts en Español TravelTita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
India ha estado en las noticias en las últimas semanas por el aumento del número de casos, el incremento de las muertes y un sistema sanitario gravemente afectado. ¿Qué está pasando y cómo pueden ayudar otros países? Empecemos por las estadísticas: Durante los últimos días, India ha registrado más de 300.000 nuevos casos *por día*, Read more…
What’s up with otters getting COVID-19?
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL; DR. Otters at the Georgia Aquarium recently joined the growing list of animals that test positive for COVID-19. T hey were showing mild symptoms but there is no expectation of long-term effects. While transmission from animals to humans is extremely rare, scientists recommend taking precautions to limit exposures in either direction. What’s up Read more…
Can I shed the vaccine to others?
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: NO. We’ve seen this myth going around, and Those Nerdy Girls are here to set the record straight. ➡️It is biologically impossible to experience any effects from being near a vaccinated person. Read more: PolitiFact NY Times Link to original FB post
¿Por qué sería posible alcanzar la inmunidad colectiva con COVID-19?
Biology/Immunity Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
P: Si nunca hemos alcanzado la inmunidad colectiva con la influenza, la gripe o muchas otras enfermedades, ¿Por qué sería posible alcanzar la inmunidad colectiva con COVID-19? R: Algunas enfermedades, tales como la influenza y la gripe, son más esquivas que otras cuando se trata de inmunidad colectiva. Para ser candidato para la inmunidad colectiva, Read more…
When will the vaccines be approved for under 16s?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: SOON! FDA authorization is expected *next week* for ages 12-15 in the U.S., and Canada’s regulator has already given approval. Pfizer previously announced results from its Phase III trial in 2,260 adolescents. Key results: ➡️ There were 18 cases of COVID-19 in the trial….. ALL in the placebo group. ➡️ That’s a big fat Read more…
Will I have a “hyperimmune” response if I am exposed to current or new variants of SARS-CoV-2 after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine?
Vaccines
Vijaya Knight, MD PhD (D)ABMLI
A: No. There is no evidence of a hyperimmune response in COVID-19 vaccinated people later exposed to the virus. 👉🏽 TL;DR: Exposure to SARS-CoV-2 after having received a COVID-19 vaccine does not result in an exaggerated or dangerous immune response. Hundreds of millions of people globally have now received one of the approved COVID19 vaccines. Read more…
How do I respectfully share my vaccine enthusiasm with a hesitant-but-still-open-minded loved one?
Vaccines
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: An “empathy sandwich” can help. Prioritize connecting over convincing. Along with a big show of support, we Nerdy Girls are here to provide you with evidence-based tips designed to keep conversations both kind AND scientifically grounded 💕🤓💕 The TL;DR: An “empathy sandwich” approach can be a helpful guide. ❤️ LEAD WITH A QUESTION. Be Read more…
Pensé que Perú fue uno de los primeros países en entrar en cuarentena. ¿Cuál es la situación allí ahora?
Posts en Español Reopening Travel
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
R: Perú tiene una de las tasas de mortalidad más altas del mundo y más de 47,000 personas en Perú han muerto por COVID-19 según estadísticas hasta marzo del 2021, con un exceso de muertes de casi 2,600 por millón (de una población de 32 millones). ¿Cómo pasó esto? En resumen: Poder controlar COVID-19 requiere Read more…
Why are there so many tests for COVID-19? How do I know which one is best for me?
Testing and Contact Tracing
Verdena Jennings, DO
A: There are two types of tests for the virus that causes COVID-19: diagnostic and antibody. Different types of tests have been developed based on the science of the virus and our body’s response to it. Diagnostic tests will tell you if you have an active viral infection—that is, if you have COVID-19 right now. Read more…
Is COVID Arm a real thing? Should I worry?
Vaccines
Maya Clark-Cutaia, PhD
A: Yes, “COVID Arm” is indeed a thing. COVID Arm is a mild allergic reaction to the ingredients of the vaccine and looks like an itchy, red rash that is typically around where the needle entered your arm. This is not the type of allergic reaction that would rule you out for your second dose. Read more…
¿Qué se sabe sobre las vacunas de China?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: Muchos seguidores de Querida Pandemia nos han preguntado sobre las vacunas CoronaVac (Sinovac), Sinopharm y CanSino. Pero no hemos podido contestarles porque hasta ahora había muy poca información disponible sobre ellas. La buena noticia es que recientemente se han publicado más estudios para darnos una mejor idea de su seguridad y eficacia. ¿Cómo funcionan Read more…
What’s the difference between EUA and full FDA approval?
Vaccines
Christine Whelan, PhD
Q: COVID-19 vaccines have emergency use authorization, but not full FDA approval yet. Does that mean we don’t yet know if they are safe? A: The three vaccines in circulation in the United States to protect against COVID-19 have been proven to be safe and effective. Vaccine manufacturers are continuing to gather even more data, Read more…
When we get to 70% vaccinated, this will instantly be over–right?
Infection and Spread
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: Not necessarily. We need to dig in a little to the difference between reaching the herd immunity *threshold* and the end goal–herd immunity. The upshot: herd immunity is the ultimate goal of a vaccination program, and reaching the herd immunity threshold is the first step toward it. Also, patterns of vaccination matter. Protecting people Read more…
Has demand for the COVID-19 vaccine crashed in the US?
Vaccines
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: “Crashed”, “plummeted”, “off a cliff”, “vanished”, and “evaporated” are exaggerations, but vaccine demand has definitely weakened in many states. As Cynthia Cox, VP at Kaiser Family Foundation, put it recently: “Good news: In the next month, everyone who wants a vaccine will have gotten one. Bad news: In the next month, everyone who wants Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Biology/Immunity Families/Kids Socializing Staying Safe Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Dear Pandemic’s contributors Drs. Michelle Kinder, Aparna Kumar, and Malia Jones will be taking questions submitted by kids on this weeks’ Live event! We’ll be talking about bats, masks, nanometers, and so much more. ➡️ Welcome, Intros, and our kids’ Favorite Books (0:00-2:42) ➡️ Greta from Camp Hill, PA asks: Why do you need the Read more…
O que é a trombocitopenia trombótica imune induzida pela vacina (TTIIV) e outros coágulos sanguíneos?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
NOTA: Esta es nuestra primera publicación e portugués para nuestros seguidores brasileños. (Nota: Esta é a nossa primeira publicação em portugues para nossos seguidores brasileiros.) R. Foram identificados relatos de raros coágulos sanguíneos potencialmente causados por trombocitopenia trombótica imune induzida pela vacinas Johnson & Johnson (TTIIV). Esses relatos são similares a casos observados na Europa Read more…
India ha estado en las noticias en las últimas semanas por el aumento del número de casos, el incremento de las muertes y un sistema sanitario gravemente afectado. ¿Qué está pasando y cómo pueden ayudar otros países? Empecemos por las estadísticas: Durante los últimos días, India ha registrado más de 300.000 nuevos casos *por día*, Read more…
What’s up with otters getting COVID-19?
Families/Kids Staying SafeLauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL; DR. Otters at the Georgia Aquarium recently joined the growing list of animals that test positive for COVID-19. T hey were showing mild symptoms but there is no expectation of long-term effects. While transmission from animals to humans is extremely rare, scientists recommend taking precautions to limit exposures in either direction. What’s up Read more…
Can I shed the vaccine to others?
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: NO. We’ve seen this myth going around, and Those Nerdy Girls are here to set the record straight. ➡️It is biologically impossible to experience any effects from being near a vaccinated person. Read more: PolitiFact NY Times Link to original FB post
¿Por qué sería posible alcanzar la inmunidad colectiva con COVID-19?
Biology/Immunity Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
P: Si nunca hemos alcanzado la inmunidad colectiva con la influenza, la gripe o muchas otras enfermedades, ¿Por qué sería posible alcanzar la inmunidad colectiva con COVID-19? R: Algunas enfermedades, tales como la influenza y la gripe, son más esquivas que otras cuando se trata de inmunidad colectiva. Para ser candidato para la inmunidad colectiva, Read more…
When will the vaccines be approved for under 16s?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: SOON! FDA authorization is expected *next week* for ages 12-15 in the U.S., and Canada’s regulator has already given approval. Pfizer previously announced results from its Phase III trial in 2,260 adolescents. Key results: ➡️ There were 18 cases of COVID-19 in the trial….. ALL in the placebo group. ➡️ That’s a big fat Read more…
Will I have a “hyperimmune” response if I am exposed to current or new variants of SARS-CoV-2 after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine?
Vaccines
Vijaya Knight, MD PhD (D)ABMLI
A: No. There is no evidence of a hyperimmune response in COVID-19 vaccinated people later exposed to the virus. 👉🏽 TL;DR: Exposure to SARS-CoV-2 after having received a COVID-19 vaccine does not result in an exaggerated or dangerous immune response. Hundreds of millions of people globally have now received one of the approved COVID19 vaccines. Read more…
How do I respectfully share my vaccine enthusiasm with a hesitant-but-still-open-minded loved one?
Vaccines
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: An “empathy sandwich” can help. Prioritize connecting over convincing. Along with a big show of support, we Nerdy Girls are here to provide you with evidence-based tips designed to keep conversations both kind AND scientifically grounded 💕🤓💕 The TL;DR: An “empathy sandwich” approach can be a helpful guide. ❤️ LEAD WITH A QUESTION. Be Read more…
Pensé que Perú fue uno de los primeros países en entrar en cuarentena. ¿Cuál es la situación allí ahora?
Posts en Español Reopening Travel
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
R: Perú tiene una de las tasas de mortalidad más altas del mundo y más de 47,000 personas en Perú han muerto por COVID-19 según estadísticas hasta marzo del 2021, con un exceso de muertes de casi 2,600 por millón (de una población de 32 millones). ¿Cómo pasó esto? En resumen: Poder controlar COVID-19 requiere Read more…
Why are there so many tests for COVID-19? How do I know which one is best for me?
Testing and Contact Tracing
Verdena Jennings, DO
A: There are two types of tests for the virus that causes COVID-19: diagnostic and antibody. Different types of tests have been developed based on the science of the virus and our body’s response to it. Diagnostic tests will tell you if you have an active viral infection—that is, if you have COVID-19 right now. Read more…
Is COVID Arm a real thing? Should I worry?
Vaccines
Maya Clark-Cutaia, PhD
A: Yes, “COVID Arm” is indeed a thing. COVID Arm is a mild allergic reaction to the ingredients of the vaccine and looks like an itchy, red rash that is typically around where the needle entered your arm. This is not the type of allergic reaction that would rule you out for your second dose. Read more…
¿Qué se sabe sobre las vacunas de China?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: Muchos seguidores de Querida Pandemia nos han preguntado sobre las vacunas CoronaVac (Sinovac), Sinopharm y CanSino. Pero no hemos podido contestarles porque hasta ahora había muy poca información disponible sobre ellas. La buena noticia es que recientemente se han publicado más estudios para darnos una mejor idea de su seguridad y eficacia. ¿Cómo funcionan Read more…
What’s the difference between EUA and full FDA approval?
Vaccines
Christine Whelan, PhD
Q: COVID-19 vaccines have emergency use authorization, but not full FDA approval yet. Does that mean we don’t yet know if they are safe? A: The three vaccines in circulation in the United States to protect against COVID-19 have been proven to be safe and effective. Vaccine manufacturers are continuing to gather even more data, Read more…
When we get to 70% vaccinated, this will instantly be over–right?
Infection and Spread
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: Not necessarily. We need to dig in a little to the difference between reaching the herd immunity *threshold* and the end goal–herd immunity. The upshot: herd immunity is the ultimate goal of a vaccination program, and reaching the herd immunity threshold is the first step toward it. Also, patterns of vaccination matter. Protecting people Read more…
Has demand for the COVID-19 vaccine crashed in the US?
Vaccines
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: “Crashed”, “plummeted”, “off a cliff”, “vanished”, and “evaporated” are exaggerations, but vaccine demand has definitely weakened in many states. As Cynthia Cox, VP at Kaiser Family Foundation, put it recently: “Good news: In the next month, everyone who wants a vaccine will have gotten one. Bad news: In the next month, everyone who wants Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Biology/Immunity Families/Kids Socializing Staying Safe Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Dear Pandemic’s contributors Drs. Michelle Kinder, Aparna Kumar, and Malia Jones will be taking questions submitted by kids on this weeks’ Live event! We’ll be talking about bats, masks, nanometers, and so much more. ➡️ Welcome, Intros, and our kids’ Favorite Books (0:00-2:42) ➡️ Greta from Camp Hill, PA asks: Why do you need the Read more…
O que é a trombocitopenia trombótica imune induzida pela vacina (TTIIV) e outros coágulos sanguíneos?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
NOTA: Esta es nuestra primera publicación e portugués para nuestros seguidores brasileños. (Nota: Esta é a nossa primeira publicação em portugues para nossos seguidores brasileiros.) R. Foram identificados relatos de raros coágulos sanguíneos potencialmente causados por trombocitopenia trombótica imune induzida pela vacinas Johnson & Johnson (TTIIV). Esses relatos são similares a casos observados na Europa Read more…
A: TL; DR. Otters at the Georgia Aquarium recently joined the growing list of animals that test positive for COVID-19. T hey were showing mild symptoms but there is no expectation of long-term effects. While transmission from animals to humans is extremely rare, scientists recommend taking precautions to limit exposures in either direction. What’s up Read more…
Can I shed the vaccine to others?
VaccinesJennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: NO. We’ve seen this myth going around, and Those Nerdy Girls are here to set the record straight. ➡️It is biologically impossible to experience any effects from being near a vaccinated person. Read more: PolitiFact NY Times Link to original FB post
¿Por qué sería posible alcanzar la inmunidad colectiva con COVID-19?
Biology/Immunity Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
P: Si nunca hemos alcanzado la inmunidad colectiva con la influenza, la gripe o muchas otras enfermedades, ¿Por qué sería posible alcanzar la inmunidad colectiva con COVID-19? R: Algunas enfermedades, tales como la influenza y la gripe, son más esquivas que otras cuando se trata de inmunidad colectiva. Para ser candidato para la inmunidad colectiva, Read more…
When will the vaccines be approved for under 16s?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: SOON! FDA authorization is expected *next week* for ages 12-15 in the U.S., and Canada’s regulator has already given approval. Pfizer previously announced results from its Phase III trial in 2,260 adolescents. Key results: ➡️ There were 18 cases of COVID-19 in the trial….. ALL in the placebo group. ➡️ That’s a big fat Read more…
Will I have a “hyperimmune” response if I am exposed to current or new variants of SARS-CoV-2 after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine?
Vaccines
Vijaya Knight, MD PhD (D)ABMLI
A: No. There is no evidence of a hyperimmune response in COVID-19 vaccinated people later exposed to the virus. 👉🏽 TL;DR: Exposure to SARS-CoV-2 after having received a COVID-19 vaccine does not result in an exaggerated or dangerous immune response. Hundreds of millions of people globally have now received one of the approved COVID19 vaccines. Read more…
How do I respectfully share my vaccine enthusiasm with a hesitant-but-still-open-minded loved one?
Vaccines
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: An “empathy sandwich” can help. Prioritize connecting over convincing. Along with a big show of support, we Nerdy Girls are here to provide you with evidence-based tips designed to keep conversations both kind AND scientifically grounded 💕🤓💕 The TL;DR: An “empathy sandwich” approach can be a helpful guide. ❤️ LEAD WITH A QUESTION. Be Read more…
Pensé que Perú fue uno de los primeros países en entrar en cuarentena. ¿Cuál es la situación allí ahora?
Posts en Español Reopening Travel
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
R: Perú tiene una de las tasas de mortalidad más altas del mundo y más de 47,000 personas en Perú han muerto por COVID-19 según estadísticas hasta marzo del 2021, con un exceso de muertes de casi 2,600 por millón (de una población de 32 millones). ¿Cómo pasó esto? En resumen: Poder controlar COVID-19 requiere Read more…
Why are there so many tests for COVID-19? How do I know which one is best for me?
Testing and Contact Tracing
Verdena Jennings, DO
A: There are two types of tests for the virus that causes COVID-19: diagnostic and antibody. Different types of tests have been developed based on the science of the virus and our body’s response to it. Diagnostic tests will tell you if you have an active viral infection—that is, if you have COVID-19 right now. Read more…
Is COVID Arm a real thing? Should I worry?
Vaccines
Maya Clark-Cutaia, PhD
A: Yes, “COVID Arm” is indeed a thing. COVID Arm is a mild allergic reaction to the ingredients of the vaccine and looks like an itchy, red rash that is typically around where the needle entered your arm. This is not the type of allergic reaction that would rule you out for your second dose. Read more…
¿Qué se sabe sobre las vacunas de China?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: Muchos seguidores de Querida Pandemia nos han preguntado sobre las vacunas CoronaVac (Sinovac), Sinopharm y CanSino. Pero no hemos podido contestarles porque hasta ahora había muy poca información disponible sobre ellas. La buena noticia es que recientemente se han publicado más estudios para darnos una mejor idea de su seguridad y eficacia. ¿Cómo funcionan Read more…
What’s the difference between EUA and full FDA approval?
Vaccines
Christine Whelan, PhD
Q: COVID-19 vaccines have emergency use authorization, but not full FDA approval yet. Does that mean we don’t yet know if they are safe? A: The three vaccines in circulation in the United States to protect against COVID-19 have been proven to be safe and effective. Vaccine manufacturers are continuing to gather even more data, Read more…
When we get to 70% vaccinated, this will instantly be over–right?
Infection and Spread
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: Not necessarily. We need to dig in a little to the difference between reaching the herd immunity *threshold* and the end goal–herd immunity. The upshot: herd immunity is the ultimate goal of a vaccination program, and reaching the herd immunity threshold is the first step toward it. Also, patterns of vaccination matter. Protecting people Read more…
Has demand for the COVID-19 vaccine crashed in the US?
Vaccines
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: “Crashed”, “plummeted”, “off a cliff”, “vanished”, and “evaporated” are exaggerations, but vaccine demand has definitely weakened in many states. As Cynthia Cox, VP at Kaiser Family Foundation, put it recently: “Good news: In the next month, everyone who wants a vaccine will have gotten one. Bad news: In the next month, everyone who wants Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Biology/Immunity Families/Kids Socializing Staying Safe Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Dear Pandemic’s contributors Drs. Michelle Kinder, Aparna Kumar, and Malia Jones will be taking questions submitted by kids on this weeks’ Live event! We’ll be talking about bats, masks, nanometers, and so much more. ➡️ Welcome, Intros, and our kids’ Favorite Books (0:00-2:42) ➡️ Greta from Camp Hill, PA asks: Why do you need the Read more…
O que é a trombocitopenia trombótica imune induzida pela vacina (TTIIV) e outros coágulos sanguíneos?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
NOTA: Esta es nuestra primera publicación e portugués para nuestros seguidores brasileños. (Nota: Esta é a nossa primeira publicação em portugues para nossos seguidores brasileiros.) R. Foram identificados relatos de raros coágulos sanguíneos potencialmente causados por trombocitopenia trombótica imune induzida pela vacinas Johnson & Johnson (TTIIV). Esses relatos são similares a casos observados na Europa Read more…
A: NO. We’ve seen this myth going around, and Those Nerdy Girls are here to set the record straight. ➡️It is biologically impossible to experience any effects from being near a vaccinated person. Read more: PolitiFact NY Times Link to original FB post
¿Por qué sería posible alcanzar la inmunidad colectiva con COVID-19?
Biology/Immunity Posts en Español VaccinesSandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
P: Si nunca hemos alcanzado la inmunidad colectiva con la influenza, la gripe o muchas otras enfermedades, ¿Por qué sería posible alcanzar la inmunidad colectiva con COVID-19? R: Algunas enfermedades, tales como la influenza y la gripe, son más esquivas que otras cuando se trata de inmunidad colectiva. Para ser candidato para la inmunidad colectiva, Read more…
When will the vaccines be approved for under 16s?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: SOON! FDA authorization is expected *next week* for ages 12-15 in the U.S., and Canada’s regulator has already given approval. Pfizer previously announced results from its Phase III trial in 2,260 adolescents. Key results: ➡️ There were 18 cases of COVID-19 in the trial….. ALL in the placebo group. ➡️ That’s a big fat Read more…
Will I have a “hyperimmune” response if I am exposed to current or new variants of SARS-CoV-2 after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine?
Vaccines
Vijaya Knight, MD PhD (D)ABMLI
A: No. There is no evidence of a hyperimmune response in COVID-19 vaccinated people later exposed to the virus. 👉🏽 TL;DR: Exposure to SARS-CoV-2 after having received a COVID-19 vaccine does not result in an exaggerated or dangerous immune response. Hundreds of millions of people globally have now received one of the approved COVID19 vaccines. Read more…
How do I respectfully share my vaccine enthusiasm with a hesitant-but-still-open-minded loved one?
Vaccines
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: An “empathy sandwich” can help. Prioritize connecting over convincing. Along with a big show of support, we Nerdy Girls are here to provide you with evidence-based tips designed to keep conversations both kind AND scientifically grounded 💕🤓💕 The TL;DR: An “empathy sandwich” approach can be a helpful guide. ❤️ LEAD WITH A QUESTION. Be Read more…
Pensé que Perú fue uno de los primeros países en entrar en cuarentena. ¿Cuál es la situación allí ahora?
Posts en Español Reopening Travel
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
R: Perú tiene una de las tasas de mortalidad más altas del mundo y más de 47,000 personas en Perú han muerto por COVID-19 según estadísticas hasta marzo del 2021, con un exceso de muertes de casi 2,600 por millón (de una población de 32 millones). ¿Cómo pasó esto? En resumen: Poder controlar COVID-19 requiere Read more…
Why are there so many tests for COVID-19? How do I know which one is best for me?
Testing and Contact Tracing
Verdena Jennings, DO
A: There are two types of tests for the virus that causes COVID-19: diagnostic and antibody. Different types of tests have been developed based on the science of the virus and our body’s response to it. Diagnostic tests will tell you if you have an active viral infection—that is, if you have COVID-19 right now. Read more…
Is COVID Arm a real thing? Should I worry?
Vaccines
Maya Clark-Cutaia, PhD
A: Yes, “COVID Arm” is indeed a thing. COVID Arm is a mild allergic reaction to the ingredients of the vaccine and looks like an itchy, red rash that is typically around where the needle entered your arm. This is not the type of allergic reaction that would rule you out for your second dose. Read more…
¿Qué se sabe sobre las vacunas de China?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: Muchos seguidores de Querida Pandemia nos han preguntado sobre las vacunas CoronaVac (Sinovac), Sinopharm y CanSino. Pero no hemos podido contestarles porque hasta ahora había muy poca información disponible sobre ellas. La buena noticia es que recientemente se han publicado más estudios para darnos una mejor idea de su seguridad y eficacia. ¿Cómo funcionan Read more…
What’s the difference between EUA and full FDA approval?
Vaccines
Christine Whelan, PhD
Q: COVID-19 vaccines have emergency use authorization, but not full FDA approval yet. Does that mean we don’t yet know if they are safe? A: The three vaccines in circulation in the United States to protect against COVID-19 have been proven to be safe and effective. Vaccine manufacturers are continuing to gather even more data, Read more…
When we get to 70% vaccinated, this will instantly be over–right?
Infection and Spread
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: Not necessarily. We need to dig in a little to the difference between reaching the herd immunity *threshold* and the end goal–herd immunity. The upshot: herd immunity is the ultimate goal of a vaccination program, and reaching the herd immunity threshold is the first step toward it. Also, patterns of vaccination matter. Protecting people Read more…
Has demand for the COVID-19 vaccine crashed in the US?
Vaccines
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: “Crashed”, “plummeted”, “off a cliff”, “vanished”, and “evaporated” are exaggerations, but vaccine demand has definitely weakened in many states. As Cynthia Cox, VP at Kaiser Family Foundation, put it recently: “Good news: In the next month, everyone who wants a vaccine will have gotten one. Bad news: In the next month, everyone who wants Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Biology/Immunity Families/Kids Socializing Staying Safe Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Dear Pandemic’s contributors Drs. Michelle Kinder, Aparna Kumar, and Malia Jones will be taking questions submitted by kids on this weeks’ Live event! We’ll be talking about bats, masks, nanometers, and so much more. ➡️ Welcome, Intros, and our kids’ Favorite Books (0:00-2:42) ➡️ Greta from Camp Hill, PA asks: Why do you need the Read more…
O que é a trombocitopenia trombótica imune induzida pela vacina (TTIIV) e outros coágulos sanguíneos?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
NOTA: Esta es nuestra primera publicación e portugués para nuestros seguidores brasileños. (Nota: Esta é a nossa primeira publicação em portugues para nossos seguidores brasileiros.) R. Foram identificados relatos de raros coágulos sanguíneos potencialmente causados por trombocitopenia trombótica imune induzida pela vacinas Johnson & Johnson (TTIIV). Esses relatos são similares a casos observados na Europa Read more…
P: Si nunca hemos alcanzado la inmunidad colectiva con la influenza, la gripe o muchas otras enfermedades, ¿Por qué sería posible alcanzar la inmunidad colectiva con COVID-19? R: Algunas enfermedades, tales como la influenza y la gripe, son más esquivas que otras cuando se trata de inmunidad colectiva. Para ser candidato para la inmunidad colectiva, Read more…
When will the vaccines be approved for under 16s?
Families/Kids VaccinesJennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: SOON! FDA authorization is expected *next week* for ages 12-15 in the U.S., and Canada’s regulator has already given approval. Pfizer previously announced results from its Phase III trial in 2,260 adolescents. Key results: ➡️ There were 18 cases of COVID-19 in the trial….. ALL in the placebo group. ➡️ That’s a big fat Read more…
Will I have a “hyperimmune” response if I am exposed to current or new variants of SARS-CoV-2 after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine?
Vaccines
Vijaya Knight, MD PhD (D)ABMLI
A: No. There is no evidence of a hyperimmune response in COVID-19 vaccinated people later exposed to the virus. 👉🏽 TL;DR: Exposure to SARS-CoV-2 after having received a COVID-19 vaccine does not result in an exaggerated or dangerous immune response. Hundreds of millions of people globally have now received one of the approved COVID19 vaccines. Read more…
How do I respectfully share my vaccine enthusiasm with a hesitant-but-still-open-minded loved one?
Vaccines
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: An “empathy sandwich” can help. Prioritize connecting over convincing. Along with a big show of support, we Nerdy Girls are here to provide you with evidence-based tips designed to keep conversations both kind AND scientifically grounded 💕🤓💕 The TL;DR: An “empathy sandwich” approach can be a helpful guide. ❤️ LEAD WITH A QUESTION. Be Read more…
Pensé que Perú fue uno de los primeros países en entrar en cuarentena. ¿Cuál es la situación allí ahora?
Posts en Español Reopening Travel
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
R: Perú tiene una de las tasas de mortalidad más altas del mundo y más de 47,000 personas en Perú han muerto por COVID-19 según estadísticas hasta marzo del 2021, con un exceso de muertes de casi 2,600 por millón (de una población de 32 millones). ¿Cómo pasó esto? En resumen: Poder controlar COVID-19 requiere Read more…
Why are there so many tests for COVID-19? How do I know which one is best for me?
Testing and Contact Tracing
Verdena Jennings, DO
A: There are two types of tests for the virus that causes COVID-19: diagnostic and antibody. Different types of tests have been developed based on the science of the virus and our body’s response to it. Diagnostic tests will tell you if you have an active viral infection—that is, if you have COVID-19 right now. Read more…
Is COVID Arm a real thing? Should I worry?
Vaccines
Maya Clark-Cutaia, PhD
A: Yes, “COVID Arm” is indeed a thing. COVID Arm is a mild allergic reaction to the ingredients of the vaccine and looks like an itchy, red rash that is typically around where the needle entered your arm. This is not the type of allergic reaction that would rule you out for your second dose. Read more…
¿Qué se sabe sobre las vacunas de China?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: Muchos seguidores de Querida Pandemia nos han preguntado sobre las vacunas CoronaVac (Sinovac), Sinopharm y CanSino. Pero no hemos podido contestarles porque hasta ahora había muy poca información disponible sobre ellas. La buena noticia es que recientemente se han publicado más estudios para darnos una mejor idea de su seguridad y eficacia. ¿Cómo funcionan Read more…
What’s the difference between EUA and full FDA approval?
Vaccines
Christine Whelan, PhD
Q: COVID-19 vaccines have emergency use authorization, but not full FDA approval yet. Does that mean we don’t yet know if they are safe? A: The three vaccines in circulation in the United States to protect against COVID-19 have been proven to be safe and effective. Vaccine manufacturers are continuing to gather even more data, Read more…
When we get to 70% vaccinated, this will instantly be over–right?
Infection and Spread
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: Not necessarily. We need to dig in a little to the difference between reaching the herd immunity *threshold* and the end goal–herd immunity. The upshot: herd immunity is the ultimate goal of a vaccination program, and reaching the herd immunity threshold is the first step toward it. Also, patterns of vaccination matter. Protecting people Read more…
Has demand for the COVID-19 vaccine crashed in the US?
Vaccines
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: “Crashed”, “plummeted”, “off a cliff”, “vanished”, and “evaporated” are exaggerations, but vaccine demand has definitely weakened in many states. As Cynthia Cox, VP at Kaiser Family Foundation, put it recently: “Good news: In the next month, everyone who wants a vaccine will have gotten one. Bad news: In the next month, everyone who wants Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Biology/Immunity Families/Kids Socializing Staying Safe Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Dear Pandemic’s contributors Drs. Michelle Kinder, Aparna Kumar, and Malia Jones will be taking questions submitted by kids on this weeks’ Live event! We’ll be talking about bats, masks, nanometers, and so much more. ➡️ Welcome, Intros, and our kids’ Favorite Books (0:00-2:42) ➡️ Greta from Camp Hill, PA asks: Why do you need the Read more…
O que é a trombocitopenia trombótica imune induzida pela vacina (TTIIV) e outros coágulos sanguíneos?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
NOTA: Esta es nuestra primera publicación e portugués para nuestros seguidores brasileños. (Nota: Esta é a nossa primeira publicação em portugues para nossos seguidores brasileiros.) R. Foram identificados relatos de raros coágulos sanguíneos potencialmente causados por trombocitopenia trombótica imune induzida pela vacinas Johnson & Johnson (TTIIV). Esses relatos são similares a casos observados na Europa Read more…
A: SOON! FDA authorization is expected *next week* for ages 12-15 in the U.S., and Canada’s regulator has already given approval. Pfizer previously announced results from its Phase III trial in 2,260 adolescents. Key results: ➡️ There were 18 cases of COVID-19 in the trial….. ALL in the placebo group. ➡️ That’s a big fat Read more…
Will I have a “hyperimmune” response if I am exposed to current or new variants of SARS-CoV-2 after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine?
VaccinesVijaya Knight, MD PhD (D)ABMLI
A: No. There is no evidence of a hyperimmune response in COVID-19 vaccinated people later exposed to the virus. 👉🏽 TL;DR: Exposure to SARS-CoV-2 after having received a COVID-19 vaccine does not result in an exaggerated or dangerous immune response. Hundreds of millions of people globally have now received one of the approved COVID19 vaccines. Read more…
How do I respectfully share my vaccine enthusiasm with a hesitant-but-still-open-minded loved one?
Vaccines
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: An “empathy sandwich” can help. Prioritize connecting over convincing. Along with a big show of support, we Nerdy Girls are here to provide you with evidence-based tips designed to keep conversations both kind AND scientifically grounded 💕🤓💕 The TL;DR: An “empathy sandwich” approach can be a helpful guide. ❤️ LEAD WITH A QUESTION. Be Read more…
Pensé que Perú fue uno de los primeros países en entrar en cuarentena. ¿Cuál es la situación allí ahora?
Posts en Español Reopening Travel
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
R: Perú tiene una de las tasas de mortalidad más altas del mundo y más de 47,000 personas en Perú han muerto por COVID-19 según estadísticas hasta marzo del 2021, con un exceso de muertes de casi 2,600 por millón (de una población de 32 millones). ¿Cómo pasó esto? En resumen: Poder controlar COVID-19 requiere Read more…
Why are there so many tests for COVID-19? How do I know which one is best for me?
Testing and Contact Tracing
Verdena Jennings, DO
A: There are two types of tests for the virus that causes COVID-19: diagnostic and antibody. Different types of tests have been developed based on the science of the virus and our body’s response to it. Diagnostic tests will tell you if you have an active viral infection—that is, if you have COVID-19 right now. Read more…
Is COVID Arm a real thing? Should I worry?
Vaccines
Maya Clark-Cutaia, PhD
A: Yes, “COVID Arm” is indeed a thing. COVID Arm is a mild allergic reaction to the ingredients of the vaccine and looks like an itchy, red rash that is typically around where the needle entered your arm. This is not the type of allergic reaction that would rule you out for your second dose. Read more…
¿Qué se sabe sobre las vacunas de China?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: Muchos seguidores de Querida Pandemia nos han preguntado sobre las vacunas CoronaVac (Sinovac), Sinopharm y CanSino. Pero no hemos podido contestarles porque hasta ahora había muy poca información disponible sobre ellas. La buena noticia es que recientemente se han publicado más estudios para darnos una mejor idea de su seguridad y eficacia. ¿Cómo funcionan Read more…
What’s the difference between EUA and full FDA approval?
Vaccines
Christine Whelan, PhD
Q: COVID-19 vaccines have emergency use authorization, but not full FDA approval yet. Does that mean we don’t yet know if they are safe? A: The three vaccines in circulation in the United States to protect against COVID-19 have been proven to be safe and effective. Vaccine manufacturers are continuing to gather even more data, Read more…
When we get to 70% vaccinated, this will instantly be over–right?
Infection and Spread
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: Not necessarily. We need to dig in a little to the difference between reaching the herd immunity *threshold* and the end goal–herd immunity. The upshot: herd immunity is the ultimate goal of a vaccination program, and reaching the herd immunity threshold is the first step toward it. Also, patterns of vaccination matter. Protecting people Read more…
Has demand for the COVID-19 vaccine crashed in the US?
Vaccines
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: “Crashed”, “plummeted”, “off a cliff”, “vanished”, and “evaporated” are exaggerations, but vaccine demand has definitely weakened in many states. As Cynthia Cox, VP at Kaiser Family Foundation, put it recently: “Good news: In the next month, everyone who wants a vaccine will have gotten one. Bad news: In the next month, everyone who wants Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Biology/Immunity Families/Kids Socializing Staying Safe Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Dear Pandemic’s contributors Drs. Michelle Kinder, Aparna Kumar, and Malia Jones will be taking questions submitted by kids on this weeks’ Live event! We’ll be talking about bats, masks, nanometers, and so much more. ➡️ Welcome, Intros, and our kids’ Favorite Books (0:00-2:42) ➡️ Greta from Camp Hill, PA asks: Why do you need the Read more…
O que é a trombocitopenia trombótica imune induzida pela vacina (TTIIV) e outros coágulos sanguíneos?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
NOTA: Esta es nuestra primera publicación e portugués para nuestros seguidores brasileños. (Nota: Esta é a nossa primeira publicação em portugues para nossos seguidores brasileiros.) R. Foram identificados relatos de raros coágulos sanguíneos potencialmente causados por trombocitopenia trombótica imune induzida pela vacinas Johnson & Johnson (TTIIV). Esses relatos são similares a casos observados na Europa Read more…
A: No. There is no evidence of a hyperimmune response in COVID-19 vaccinated people later exposed to the virus. 👉🏽 TL;DR: Exposure to SARS-CoV-2 after having received a COVID-19 vaccine does not result in an exaggerated or dangerous immune response. Hundreds of millions of people globally have now received one of the approved COVID19 vaccines. Read more…
How do I respectfully share my vaccine enthusiasm with a hesitant-but-still-open-minded loved one?
VaccinesLindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: An “empathy sandwich” can help. Prioritize connecting over convincing. Along with a big show of support, we Nerdy Girls are here to provide you with evidence-based tips designed to keep conversations both kind AND scientifically grounded 💕🤓💕 The TL;DR: An “empathy sandwich” approach can be a helpful guide. ❤️ LEAD WITH A QUESTION. Be Read more…
Pensé que Perú fue uno de los primeros países en entrar en cuarentena. ¿Cuál es la situación allí ahora?
Posts en Español Reopening Travel
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
R: Perú tiene una de las tasas de mortalidad más altas del mundo y más de 47,000 personas en Perú han muerto por COVID-19 según estadísticas hasta marzo del 2021, con un exceso de muertes de casi 2,600 por millón (de una población de 32 millones). ¿Cómo pasó esto? En resumen: Poder controlar COVID-19 requiere Read more…
Why are there so many tests for COVID-19? How do I know which one is best for me?
Testing and Contact Tracing
Verdena Jennings, DO
A: There are two types of tests for the virus that causes COVID-19: diagnostic and antibody. Different types of tests have been developed based on the science of the virus and our body’s response to it. Diagnostic tests will tell you if you have an active viral infection—that is, if you have COVID-19 right now. Read more…
Is COVID Arm a real thing? Should I worry?
Vaccines
Maya Clark-Cutaia, PhD
A: Yes, “COVID Arm” is indeed a thing. COVID Arm is a mild allergic reaction to the ingredients of the vaccine and looks like an itchy, red rash that is typically around where the needle entered your arm. This is not the type of allergic reaction that would rule you out for your second dose. Read more…
¿Qué se sabe sobre las vacunas de China?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: Muchos seguidores de Querida Pandemia nos han preguntado sobre las vacunas CoronaVac (Sinovac), Sinopharm y CanSino. Pero no hemos podido contestarles porque hasta ahora había muy poca información disponible sobre ellas. La buena noticia es que recientemente se han publicado más estudios para darnos una mejor idea de su seguridad y eficacia. ¿Cómo funcionan Read more…
What’s the difference between EUA and full FDA approval?
Vaccines
Christine Whelan, PhD
Q: COVID-19 vaccines have emergency use authorization, but not full FDA approval yet. Does that mean we don’t yet know if they are safe? A: The three vaccines in circulation in the United States to protect against COVID-19 have been proven to be safe and effective. Vaccine manufacturers are continuing to gather even more data, Read more…
When we get to 70% vaccinated, this will instantly be over–right?
Infection and Spread
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: Not necessarily. We need to dig in a little to the difference between reaching the herd immunity *threshold* and the end goal–herd immunity. The upshot: herd immunity is the ultimate goal of a vaccination program, and reaching the herd immunity threshold is the first step toward it. Also, patterns of vaccination matter. Protecting people Read more…
Has demand for the COVID-19 vaccine crashed in the US?
Vaccines
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: “Crashed”, “plummeted”, “off a cliff”, “vanished”, and “evaporated” are exaggerations, but vaccine demand has definitely weakened in many states. As Cynthia Cox, VP at Kaiser Family Foundation, put it recently: “Good news: In the next month, everyone who wants a vaccine will have gotten one. Bad news: In the next month, everyone who wants Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Biology/Immunity Families/Kids Socializing Staying Safe Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Dear Pandemic’s contributors Drs. Michelle Kinder, Aparna Kumar, and Malia Jones will be taking questions submitted by kids on this weeks’ Live event! We’ll be talking about bats, masks, nanometers, and so much more. ➡️ Welcome, Intros, and our kids’ Favorite Books (0:00-2:42) ➡️ Greta from Camp Hill, PA asks: Why do you need the Read more…
O que é a trombocitopenia trombótica imune induzida pela vacina (TTIIV) e outros coágulos sanguíneos?
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Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
NOTA: Esta es nuestra primera publicación e portugués para nuestros seguidores brasileños. (Nota: Esta é a nossa primeira publicação em portugues para nossos seguidores brasileiros.) R. Foram identificados relatos de raros coágulos sanguíneos potencialmente causados por trombocitopenia trombótica imune induzida pela vacinas Johnson & Johnson (TTIIV). Esses relatos são similares a casos observados na Europa Read more…
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Pensé que Perú fue uno de los primeros países en entrar en cuarentena. ¿Cuál es la situación allí ahora?
Posts en Español Reopening TravelTita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
R: Perú tiene una de las tasas de mortalidad más altas del mundo y más de 47,000 personas en Perú han muerto por COVID-19 según estadísticas hasta marzo del 2021, con un exceso de muertes de casi 2,600 por millón (de una población de 32 millones). ¿Cómo pasó esto? En resumen: Poder controlar COVID-19 requiere Read more…
Why are there so many tests for COVID-19? How do I know which one is best for me?
Testing and Contact Tracing
Verdena Jennings, DO
A: There are two types of tests for the virus that causes COVID-19: diagnostic and antibody. Different types of tests have been developed based on the science of the virus and our body’s response to it. Diagnostic tests will tell you if you have an active viral infection—that is, if you have COVID-19 right now. Read more…
Is COVID Arm a real thing? Should I worry?
Vaccines
Maya Clark-Cutaia, PhD
A: Yes, “COVID Arm” is indeed a thing. COVID Arm is a mild allergic reaction to the ingredients of the vaccine and looks like an itchy, red rash that is typically around where the needle entered your arm. This is not the type of allergic reaction that would rule you out for your second dose. Read more…
¿Qué se sabe sobre las vacunas de China?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: Muchos seguidores de Querida Pandemia nos han preguntado sobre las vacunas CoronaVac (Sinovac), Sinopharm y CanSino. Pero no hemos podido contestarles porque hasta ahora había muy poca información disponible sobre ellas. La buena noticia es que recientemente se han publicado más estudios para darnos una mejor idea de su seguridad y eficacia. ¿Cómo funcionan Read more…
What’s the difference between EUA and full FDA approval?
Vaccines
Christine Whelan, PhD
Q: COVID-19 vaccines have emergency use authorization, but not full FDA approval yet. Does that mean we don’t yet know if they are safe? A: The three vaccines in circulation in the United States to protect against COVID-19 have been proven to be safe and effective. Vaccine manufacturers are continuing to gather even more data, Read more…
When we get to 70% vaccinated, this will instantly be over–right?
Infection and Spread
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: Not necessarily. We need to dig in a little to the difference between reaching the herd immunity *threshold* and the end goal–herd immunity. The upshot: herd immunity is the ultimate goal of a vaccination program, and reaching the herd immunity threshold is the first step toward it. Also, patterns of vaccination matter. Protecting people Read more…
Has demand for the COVID-19 vaccine crashed in the US?
Vaccines
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: “Crashed”, “plummeted”, “off a cliff”, “vanished”, and “evaporated” are exaggerations, but vaccine demand has definitely weakened in many states. As Cynthia Cox, VP at Kaiser Family Foundation, put it recently: “Good news: In the next month, everyone who wants a vaccine will have gotten one. Bad news: In the next month, everyone who wants Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Biology/Immunity Families/Kids Socializing Staying Safe Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Dear Pandemic’s contributors Drs. Michelle Kinder, Aparna Kumar, and Malia Jones will be taking questions submitted by kids on this weeks’ Live event! We’ll be talking about bats, masks, nanometers, and so much more. ➡️ Welcome, Intros, and our kids’ Favorite Books (0:00-2:42) ➡️ Greta from Camp Hill, PA asks: Why do you need the Read more…
O que é a trombocitopenia trombótica imune induzida pela vacina (TTIIV) e outros coágulos sanguíneos?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
NOTA: Esta es nuestra primera publicación e portugués para nuestros seguidores brasileños. (Nota: Esta é a nossa primeira publicação em portugues para nossos seguidores brasileiros.) R. Foram identificados relatos de raros coágulos sanguíneos potencialmente causados por trombocitopenia trombótica imune induzida pela vacinas Johnson & Johnson (TTIIV). Esses relatos são similares a casos observados na Europa Read more…
R: Perú tiene una de las tasas de mortalidad más altas del mundo y más de 47,000 personas en Perú han muerto por COVID-19 según estadísticas hasta marzo del 2021, con un exceso de muertes de casi 2,600 por millón (de una población de 32 millones). ¿Cómo pasó esto? En resumen: Poder controlar COVID-19 requiere Read more…
Why are there so many tests for COVID-19? How do I know which one is best for me?
Testing and Contact TracingVerdena Jennings, DO
A: There are two types of tests for the virus that causes COVID-19: diagnostic and antibody. Different types of tests have been developed based on the science of the virus and our body’s response to it. Diagnostic tests will tell you if you have an active viral infection—that is, if you have COVID-19 right now. Read more…
Is COVID Arm a real thing? Should I worry?
Vaccines
Maya Clark-Cutaia, PhD
A: Yes, “COVID Arm” is indeed a thing. COVID Arm is a mild allergic reaction to the ingredients of the vaccine and looks like an itchy, red rash that is typically around where the needle entered your arm. This is not the type of allergic reaction that would rule you out for your second dose. Read more…
¿Qué se sabe sobre las vacunas de China?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: Muchos seguidores de Querida Pandemia nos han preguntado sobre las vacunas CoronaVac (Sinovac), Sinopharm y CanSino. Pero no hemos podido contestarles porque hasta ahora había muy poca información disponible sobre ellas. La buena noticia es que recientemente se han publicado más estudios para darnos una mejor idea de su seguridad y eficacia. ¿Cómo funcionan Read more…
What’s the difference between EUA and full FDA approval?
Vaccines
Christine Whelan, PhD
Q: COVID-19 vaccines have emergency use authorization, but not full FDA approval yet. Does that mean we don’t yet know if they are safe? A: The three vaccines in circulation in the United States to protect against COVID-19 have been proven to be safe and effective. Vaccine manufacturers are continuing to gather even more data, Read more…
When we get to 70% vaccinated, this will instantly be over–right?
Infection and Spread
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: Not necessarily. We need to dig in a little to the difference between reaching the herd immunity *threshold* and the end goal–herd immunity. The upshot: herd immunity is the ultimate goal of a vaccination program, and reaching the herd immunity threshold is the first step toward it. Also, patterns of vaccination matter. Protecting people Read more…
Has demand for the COVID-19 vaccine crashed in the US?
Vaccines
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: “Crashed”, “plummeted”, “off a cliff”, “vanished”, and “evaporated” are exaggerations, but vaccine demand has definitely weakened in many states. As Cynthia Cox, VP at Kaiser Family Foundation, put it recently: “Good news: In the next month, everyone who wants a vaccine will have gotten one. Bad news: In the next month, everyone who wants Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Biology/Immunity Families/Kids Socializing Staying Safe Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Dear Pandemic’s contributors Drs. Michelle Kinder, Aparna Kumar, and Malia Jones will be taking questions submitted by kids on this weeks’ Live event! We’ll be talking about bats, masks, nanometers, and so much more. ➡️ Welcome, Intros, and our kids’ Favorite Books (0:00-2:42) ➡️ Greta from Camp Hill, PA asks: Why do you need the Read more…
O que é a trombocitopenia trombótica imune induzida pela vacina (TTIIV) e outros coágulos sanguíneos?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
NOTA: Esta es nuestra primera publicación e portugués para nuestros seguidores brasileños. (Nota: Esta é a nossa primeira publicação em portugues para nossos seguidores brasileiros.) R. Foram identificados relatos de raros coágulos sanguíneos potencialmente causados por trombocitopenia trombótica imune induzida pela vacinas Johnson & Johnson (TTIIV). Esses relatos são similares a casos observados na Europa Read more…
A: There are two types of tests for the virus that causes COVID-19: diagnostic and antibody. Different types of tests have been developed based on the science of the virus and our body’s response to it. Diagnostic tests will tell you if you have an active viral infection—that is, if you have COVID-19 right now. Read more…
Is COVID Arm a real thing? Should I worry?
VaccinesMaya Clark-Cutaia, PhD
A: Yes, “COVID Arm” is indeed a thing. COVID Arm is a mild allergic reaction to the ingredients of the vaccine and looks like an itchy, red rash that is typically around where the needle entered your arm. This is not the type of allergic reaction that would rule you out for your second dose. Read more…
¿Qué se sabe sobre las vacunas de China?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: Muchos seguidores de Querida Pandemia nos han preguntado sobre las vacunas CoronaVac (Sinovac), Sinopharm y CanSino. Pero no hemos podido contestarles porque hasta ahora había muy poca información disponible sobre ellas. La buena noticia es que recientemente se han publicado más estudios para darnos una mejor idea de su seguridad y eficacia. ¿Cómo funcionan Read more…
What’s the difference between EUA and full FDA approval?
Vaccines
Christine Whelan, PhD
Q: COVID-19 vaccines have emergency use authorization, but not full FDA approval yet. Does that mean we don’t yet know if they are safe? A: The three vaccines in circulation in the United States to protect against COVID-19 have been proven to be safe and effective. Vaccine manufacturers are continuing to gather even more data, Read more…
When we get to 70% vaccinated, this will instantly be over–right?
Infection and Spread
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: Not necessarily. We need to dig in a little to the difference between reaching the herd immunity *threshold* and the end goal–herd immunity. The upshot: herd immunity is the ultimate goal of a vaccination program, and reaching the herd immunity threshold is the first step toward it. Also, patterns of vaccination matter. Protecting people Read more…
Has demand for the COVID-19 vaccine crashed in the US?
Vaccines
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: “Crashed”, “plummeted”, “off a cliff”, “vanished”, and “evaporated” are exaggerations, but vaccine demand has definitely weakened in many states. As Cynthia Cox, VP at Kaiser Family Foundation, put it recently: “Good news: In the next month, everyone who wants a vaccine will have gotten one. Bad news: In the next month, everyone who wants Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Biology/Immunity Families/Kids Socializing Staying Safe Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Dear Pandemic’s contributors Drs. Michelle Kinder, Aparna Kumar, and Malia Jones will be taking questions submitted by kids on this weeks’ Live event! We’ll be talking about bats, masks, nanometers, and so much more. ➡️ Welcome, Intros, and our kids’ Favorite Books (0:00-2:42) ➡️ Greta from Camp Hill, PA asks: Why do you need the Read more…
O que é a trombocitopenia trombótica imune induzida pela vacina (TTIIV) e outros coágulos sanguíneos?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
NOTA: Esta es nuestra primera publicación e portugués para nuestros seguidores brasileños. (Nota: Esta é a nossa primeira publicação em portugues para nossos seguidores brasileiros.) R. Foram identificados relatos de raros coágulos sanguíneos potencialmente causados por trombocitopenia trombótica imune induzida pela vacinas Johnson & Johnson (TTIIV). Esses relatos são similares a casos observados na Europa Read more…
A: Yes, “COVID Arm” is indeed a thing. COVID Arm is a mild allergic reaction to the ingredients of the vaccine and looks like an itchy, red rash that is typically around where the needle entered your arm. This is not the type of allergic reaction that would rule you out for your second dose. Read more…
¿Qué se sabe sobre las vacunas de China?
Posts en Español VaccinesSandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: Muchos seguidores de Querida Pandemia nos han preguntado sobre las vacunas CoronaVac (Sinovac), Sinopharm y CanSino. Pero no hemos podido contestarles porque hasta ahora había muy poca información disponible sobre ellas. La buena noticia es que recientemente se han publicado más estudios para darnos una mejor idea de su seguridad y eficacia. ¿Cómo funcionan Read more…
What’s the difference between EUA and full FDA approval?
Vaccines
Christine Whelan, PhD
Q: COVID-19 vaccines have emergency use authorization, but not full FDA approval yet. Does that mean we don’t yet know if they are safe? A: The three vaccines in circulation in the United States to protect against COVID-19 have been proven to be safe and effective. Vaccine manufacturers are continuing to gather even more data, Read more…
When we get to 70% vaccinated, this will instantly be over–right?
Infection and Spread
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: Not necessarily. We need to dig in a little to the difference between reaching the herd immunity *threshold* and the end goal–herd immunity. The upshot: herd immunity is the ultimate goal of a vaccination program, and reaching the herd immunity threshold is the first step toward it. Also, patterns of vaccination matter. Protecting people Read more…
Has demand for the COVID-19 vaccine crashed in the US?
Vaccines
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: “Crashed”, “plummeted”, “off a cliff”, “vanished”, and “evaporated” are exaggerations, but vaccine demand has definitely weakened in many states. As Cynthia Cox, VP at Kaiser Family Foundation, put it recently: “Good news: In the next month, everyone who wants a vaccine will have gotten one. Bad news: In the next month, everyone who wants Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Biology/Immunity Families/Kids Socializing Staying Safe Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Dear Pandemic’s contributors Drs. Michelle Kinder, Aparna Kumar, and Malia Jones will be taking questions submitted by kids on this weeks’ Live event! We’ll be talking about bats, masks, nanometers, and so much more. ➡️ Welcome, Intros, and our kids’ Favorite Books (0:00-2:42) ➡️ Greta from Camp Hill, PA asks: Why do you need the Read more…
O que é a trombocitopenia trombótica imune induzida pela vacina (TTIIV) e outros coágulos sanguíneos?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
NOTA: Esta es nuestra primera publicación e portugués para nuestros seguidores brasileños. (Nota: Esta é a nossa primeira publicação em portugues para nossos seguidores brasileiros.) R. Foram identificados relatos de raros coágulos sanguíneos potencialmente causados por trombocitopenia trombótica imune induzida pela vacinas Johnson & Johnson (TTIIV). Esses relatos são similares a casos observados na Europa Read more…
R: Muchos seguidores de Querida Pandemia nos han preguntado sobre las vacunas CoronaVac (Sinovac), Sinopharm y CanSino. Pero no hemos podido contestarles porque hasta ahora había muy poca información disponible sobre ellas. La buena noticia es que recientemente se han publicado más estudios para darnos una mejor idea de su seguridad y eficacia. ¿Cómo funcionan Read more…
What’s the difference between EUA and full FDA approval?
VaccinesChristine Whelan, PhD
Q: COVID-19 vaccines have emergency use authorization, but not full FDA approval yet. Does that mean we don’t yet know if they are safe? A: The three vaccines in circulation in the United States to protect against COVID-19 have been proven to be safe and effective. Vaccine manufacturers are continuing to gather even more data, Read more…
When we get to 70% vaccinated, this will instantly be over–right?
Infection and Spread
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: Not necessarily. We need to dig in a little to the difference between reaching the herd immunity *threshold* and the end goal–herd immunity. The upshot: herd immunity is the ultimate goal of a vaccination program, and reaching the herd immunity threshold is the first step toward it. Also, patterns of vaccination matter. Protecting people Read more…
Has demand for the COVID-19 vaccine crashed in the US?
Vaccines
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: “Crashed”, “plummeted”, “off a cliff”, “vanished”, and “evaporated” are exaggerations, but vaccine demand has definitely weakened in many states. As Cynthia Cox, VP at Kaiser Family Foundation, put it recently: “Good news: In the next month, everyone who wants a vaccine will have gotten one. Bad news: In the next month, everyone who wants Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Biology/Immunity Families/Kids Socializing Staying Safe Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Dear Pandemic’s contributors Drs. Michelle Kinder, Aparna Kumar, and Malia Jones will be taking questions submitted by kids on this weeks’ Live event! We’ll be talking about bats, masks, nanometers, and so much more. ➡️ Welcome, Intros, and our kids’ Favorite Books (0:00-2:42) ➡️ Greta from Camp Hill, PA asks: Why do you need the Read more…
O que é a trombocitopenia trombótica imune induzida pela vacina (TTIIV) e outros coágulos sanguíneos?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
NOTA: Esta es nuestra primera publicación e portugués para nuestros seguidores brasileños. (Nota: Esta é a nossa primeira publicação em portugues para nossos seguidores brasileiros.) R. Foram identificados relatos de raros coágulos sanguíneos potencialmente causados por trombocitopenia trombótica imune induzida pela vacinas Johnson & Johnson (TTIIV). Esses relatos são similares a casos observados na Europa Read more…
Q: COVID-19 vaccines have emergency use authorization, but not full FDA approval yet. Does that mean we don’t yet know if they are safe? A: The three vaccines in circulation in the United States to protect against COVID-19 have been proven to be safe and effective. Vaccine manufacturers are continuing to gather even more data, Read more…
When we get to 70% vaccinated, this will instantly be over–right?
Infection and SpreadMalia Jones, PhD MPH
A: Not necessarily. We need to dig in a little to the difference between reaching the herd immunity *threshold* and the end goal–herd immunity. The upshot: herd immunity is the ultimate goal of a vaccination program, and reaching the herd immunity threshold is the first step toward it. Also, patterns of vaccination matter. Protecting people Read more…
Has demand for the COVID-19 vaccine crashed in the US?
Vaccines
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: “Crashed”, “plummeted”, “off a cliff”, “vanished”, and “evaporated” are exaggerations, but vaccine demand has definitely weakened in many states. As Cynthia Cox, VP at Kaiser Family Foundation, put it recently: “Good news: In the next month, everyone who wants a vaccine will have gotten one. Bad news: In the next month, everyone who wants Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Biology/Immunity Families/Kids Socializing Staying Safe Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Dear Pandemic’s contributors Drs. Michelle Kinder, Aparna Kumar, and Malia Jones will be taking questions submitted by kids on this weeks’ Live event! We’ll be talking about bats, masks, nanometers, and so much more. ➡️ Welcome, Intros, and our kids’ Favorite Books (0:00-2:42) ➡️ Greta from Camp Hill, PA asks: Why do you need the Read more…
O que é a trombocitopenia trombótica imune induzida pela vacina (TTIIV) e outros coágulos sanguíneos?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
NOTA: Esta es nuestra primera publicación e portugués para nuestros seguidores brasileños. (Nota: Esta é a nossa primeira publicação em portugues para nossos seguidores brasileiros.) R. Foram identificados relatos de raros coágulos sanguíneos potencialmente causados por trombocitopenia trombótica imune induzida pela vacinas Johnson & Johnson (TTIIV). Esses relatos são similares a casos observados na Europa Read more…
A: Not necessarily. We need to dig in a little to the difference between reaching the herd immunity *threshold* and the end goal–herd immunity. The upshot: herd immunity is the ultimate goal of a vaccination program, and reaching the herd immunity threshold is the first step toward it. Also, patterns of vaccination matter. Protecting people Read more…
Has demand for the COVID-19 vaccine crashed in the US?
VaccinesAlison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: “Crashed”, “plummeted”, “off a cliff”, “vanished”, and “evaporated” are exaggerations, but vaccine demand has definitely weakened in many states. As Cynthia Cox, VP at Kaiser Family Foundation, put it recently: “Good news: In the next month, everyone who wants a vaccine will have gotten one. Bad news: In the next month, everyone who wants Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Biology/Immunity Families/Kids Socializing Staying Safe Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Dear Pandemic’s contributors Drs. Michelle Kinder, Aparna Kumar, and Malia Jones will be taking questions submitted by kids on this weeks’ Live event! We’ll be talking about bats, masks, nanometers, and so much more. ➡️ Welcome, Intros, and our kids’ Favorite Books (0:00-2:42) ➡️ Greta from Camp Hill, PA asks: Why do you need the Read more…
O que é a trombocitopenia trombótica imune induzida pela vacina (TTIIV) e outros coágulos sanguíneos?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
NOTA: Esta es nuestra primera publicación e portugués para nuestros seguidores brasileños. (Nota: Esta é a nossa primeira publicação em portugues para nossos seguidores brasileiros.) R. Foram identificados relatos de raros coágulos sanguíneos potencialmente causados por trombocitopenia trombótica imune induzida pela vacinas Johnson & Johnson (TTIIV). Esses relatos são similares a casos observados na Europa Read more…
A: “Crashed”, “plummeted”, “off a cliff”, “vanished”, and “evaporated” are exaggerations, but vaccine demand has definitely weakened in many states. As Cynthia Cox, VP at Kaiser Family Foundation, put it recently: “Good news: In the next month, everyone who wants a vaccine will have gotten one. Bad news: In the next month, everyone who wants Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Biology/Immunity Families/Kids Socializing Staying Safe Vaccines VideosMalia Jones, PhD MPH
Dear Pandemic’s contributors Drs. Michelle Kinder, Aparna Kumar, and Malia Jones will be taking questions submitted by kids on this weeks’ Live event! We’ll be talking about bats, masks, nanometers, and so much more. ➡️ Welcome, Intros, and our kids’ Favorite Books (0:00-2:42) ➡️ Greta from Camp Hill, PA asks: Why do you need the Read more…
O que é a trombocitopenia trombótica imune induzida pela vacina (TTIIV) e outros coágulos sanguíneos?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
NOTA: Esta es nuestra primera publicación e portugués para nuestros seguidores brasileños. (Nota: Esta é a nossa primeira publicação em portugues para nossos seguidores brasileiros.) R. Foram identificados relatos de raros coágulos sanguíneos potencialmente causados por trombocitopenia trombótica imune induzida pela vacinas Johnson & Johnson (TTIIV). Esses relatos são similares a casos observados na Europa Read more…
Dear Pandemic’s contributors Drs. Michelle Kinder, Aparna Kumar, and Malia Jones will be taking questions submitted by kids on this weeks’ Live event! We’ll be talking about bats, masks, nanometers, and so much more. ➡️ Welcome, Intros, and our kids’ Favorite Books (0:00-2:42) ➡️ Greta from Camp Hill, PA asks: Why do you need the Read more…
O que é a trombocitopenia trombótica imune induzida pela vacina (TTIIV) e outros coágulos sanguíneos?
Posts en Español VaccinesJennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
NOTA: Esta es nuestra primera publicación e portugués para nuestros seguidores brasileños. (Nota: Esta é a nossa primeira publicação em portugues para nossos seguidores brasileiros.) R. Foram identificados relatos de raros coágulos sanguíneos potencialmente causados por trombocitopenia trombótica imune induzida pela vacinas Johnson & Johnson (TTIIV). Esses relatos são similares a casos observados na Europa Read more…
NOTA: Esta es nuestra primera publicación e portugués para nuestros seguidores brasileños. (Nota: Esta é a nossa primeira publicação em portugues para nossos seguidores brasileiros.) R. Foram identificados relatos de raros coágulos sanguíneos potencialmente causados por trombocitopenia trombótica imune induzida pela vacinas Johnson & Johnson (TTIIV). Esses relatos são similares a casos observados na Europa Read more…
