Engaging in Conversations About COVID-19 Vaccination
Vaccines
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A recent article in SELF Magazine summarized helpful tips on having conversations about COVID-19 vaccination with family and friends. Here are the cliff notes (though it’s worth a full read). 👄 Invest in meaningful relationships with a conversation, even if it’s hard. Starting a complex conversation is sometimes easier if you lead with your shared Read more…
¿Por qué tengo tos cuando tengo una infección respiratoria?
General Health Posts en Español
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
P: ¿Por qué tengo tos cuando tengo una infección respiratoria? ¿Hay algún beneficio o debería suprimirla? R: La tos es una manera de que el cuerpo protege las vías respiratorias para que uno pueda respirar e intercambiar dióxido de carbono (aire malo) por oxígeno (aire bueno). La tos puede ser beneficiosa, ya sea para mover Read more…
Need help navigating summer activities while keeping unvaccinated kids safe?
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Balancing risks and benefits in an ever-changing COVID landscape is…. hard. We hope these infographics provide a framework for thinking through a variety of situations. 💥 These infographics were developed by our good friends at Your local epidemiologist, Unbiased Science Podcast and the rest of the #Nerdyneighborhood Link to Original FB Post
Trust vs. Truth
Uncertainty and Misinformation Videos
Gretchen Peterson, Chief Operations Officer
I’m one of Those Nerdy Girls who is *not* a scientist, clinician, or researcher. As a retired teacher, I have been honored to have a place as COO of this amazing group for the past year. I am in awe of the power and strength of our entire Nerdy Community each and every day. Nerdy Read more…
Did the World Health Organization say that kids should NOT get the vaccine?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
No. Get the facts. The truth matters. Link to Original FB Post
¡Actualización de la vacuna Novavax!
Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
➡️ A grandes rasgos: Novavax de 2 dosis muestra una protección EXCELENTE, incluso contra la variante Alfa (B.1.1.7). ➡️ La vacuna es más barata de producir que las vacunas de ARNm (ARN mensajero), se almacena a temperatura de refrigerador y será de gran ayuda para los suministros mundiales. Ha pasado un tiempo desde que supimos Read more…
Confused about when to mask up?
Masks Staying Safe
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Confused about when to #MaskUp these days? We like this infographic from NPR‘s Goats & Soda highlighting several situations when you might want to continue mask-wearing if vaccinated, including…IF YOU FEEL LIKE IT! h/t Impact. Link to Goats and Soda Article Credit: Malaka Gharib/NPR Link to Original FB Post
If I don’t I have side effects from the COVID-19 vaccine does that mean it’s less effective?
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: No, it’s working just fine! ➡️ New data show no correlation between severity of side effects and levels of antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 after vaccination. 🔥 While vaccine side effects, also known as “reactogenicity” can be a comforting sign for some that the immune system is ramping up, NOT having side effects does not mean Read more…
¿Una “fuga de laboratorio” inició la pandemia de COVID-19?
Posts en Español Uncertainty and Misinformation
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
R: El origen de la pandemia de COVID-19 aún se está desentrañando. La teoría principal es que el SARS-CoV-2 saltó naturalmente de los murciélagos a los humanos (posiblemente a través de una especie intermedia), como lo han hecho otros virus durante siglos. La teoría de la fuga de laboratorio, un derrame accidental de un laboratorio Read more…
Well, nuts. I got COVID-19. What can I do to take care of myself?
Treatments
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Taking care of yourself and focusing on getting better is priority #1! Get rest, stay hydrated, isolate physically but connect emotionally, and watch out for warning signs. As cases rise in some communities, now is a good time to remind ourselves of the basics of self-care when diagnosed with COVID-19. 🏠Stay home. Most people Read more…
¿Las vacunas contra COVID-19 reducen el recuento de espermatozoides?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
R: ¡Es falso, se puede quitar esa preocupación! Ahora tenemos evidencia que las vacunas de ARNm contra COVID-19 no reducen el recuento de espermatozoides. Aún no se han realizado otros estudios similares para las otras vacunas, y no hay razón para pensar que los resultados serían diferentes. Un estudio reciente investigó el recuento de espermas Read more…
What are the TOP 5 Reasons to Get Vaccinated?
Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
1. The COVID-19 vaccine protects you from getting sick and hospitalized with COVID-19. Remarkably well, in fact! 2. Getting a COVID-19 vaccine means you will also be less likely to pass COVID-19 to others. Hooray for fully vaxxed hugs!!! 3. The more people who are vaccinated, the lower the chances are that those who can’t Read more…
GOOD NEWS!! VACCINES WORK!!
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
💥VACCINES WORK. While London-based Nerdy Girl Jenn nervously watches exponential case growth in the UK, some beams of light are coming through the mist ☀️. In fact, this picture just made my FRIDAY! Hospitalizations and deaths always lag behind COVID-19 cases. But even taking that into account, the trajectories for this “3rd wave” in the Read more…
What’s the update on COVID-sniffing dogs?
Testing and Contact Tracing Travel
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL;DR. Dogs have proven their awesome ability to identify the smell of COVID-19 patients, but the logistics and cost are slowing down widespread implementation. The dog days of summer have arrived early in much of the United States, and with it, Dear Pandemic is here to update you on the potential for COVID-sniffing canines. Read more…
¡Pfizer avanza probando una vacuna para niños pequeños con dosis más bajas!
Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
¡Grandes Noticias! El 8 de junio del 2021 Pfizer-BioNTech anuncio que han completado una prueba de Fase 1 para determinar la mejor dosis de su vacuna contra COVID-19 para niños pequeños, y avanzan a las pruebas de Fase 2 y 3 que probarán la eficacia y la seguridad en niños de 6 meses a 11 Read more…
How do we best encourage students, staff, and faculty to get vaccinated?
Vaccines
Verdena Jennings, DO
Q: My campus is trying to get 75% of the campus population vaccinated. How do we best encourage students, staff, and faculty to get vaccinated? A: This is a wonderful goal that has been set by your college to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Reaching 70-75% vaccinated in a population is the best way to Read more…
A recent article in SELF Magazine summarized helpful tips on having conversations about COVID-19 vaccination with family and friends. Here are the cliff notes (though it’s worth a full read). 👄 Invest in meaningful relationships with a conversation, even if it’s hard. Starting a complex conversation is sometimes easier if you lead with your shared Read more…
¿Por qué tengo tos cuando tengo una infección respiratoria?
General Health Posts en EspañolSandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
P: ¿Por qué tengo tos cuando tengo una infección respiratoria? ¿Hay algún beneficio o debería suprimirla? R: La tos es una manera de que el cuerpo protege las vías respiratorias para que uno pueda respirar e intercambiar dióxido de carbono (aire malo) por oxígeno (aire bueno). La tos puede ser beneficiosa, ya sea para mover Read more…
Need help navigating summer activities while keeping unvaccinated kids safe?
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Balancing risks and benefits in an ever-changing COVID landscape is…. hard. We hope these infographics provide a framework for thinking through a variety of situations. 💥 These infographics were developed by our good friends at Your local epidemiologist, Unbiased Science Podcast and the rest of the #Nerdyneighborhood Link to Original FB Post
Trust vs. Truth
Uncertainty and Misinformation Videos
Gretchen Peterson, Chief Operations Officer
I’m one of Those Nerdy Girls who is *not* a scientist, clinician, or researcher. As a retired teacher, I have been honored to have a place as COO of this amazing group for the past year. I am in awe of the power and strength of our entire Nerdy Community each and every day. Nerdy Read more…
Did the World Health Organization say that kids should NOT get the vaccine?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
No. Get the facts. The truth matters. Link to Original FB Post
¡Actualización de la vacuna Novavax!
Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
➡️ A grandes rasgos: Novavax de 2 dosis muestra una protección EXCELENTE, incluso contra la variante Alfa (B.1.1.7). ➡️ La vacuna es más barata de producir que las vacunas de ARNm (ARN mensajero), se almacena a temperatura de refrigerador y será de gran ayuda para los suministros mundiales. Ha pasado un tiempo desde que supimos Read more…
Confused about when to mask up?
Masks Staying Safe
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Confused about when to #MaskUp these days? We like this infographic from NPR‘s Goats & Soda highlighting several situations when you might want to continue mask-wearing if vaccinated, including…IF YOU FEEL LIKE IT! h/t Impact. Link to Goats and Soda Article Credit: Malaka Gharib/NPR Link to Original FB Post
If I don’t I have side effects from the COVID-19 vaccine does that mean it’s less effective?
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: No, it’s working just fine! ➡️ New data show no correlation between severity of side effects and levels of antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 after vaccination. 🔥 While vaccine side effects, also known as “reactogenicity” can be a comforting sign for some that the immune system is ramping up, NOT having side effects does not mean Read more…
¿Una “fuga de laboratorio” inició la pandemia de COVID-19?
Posts en Español Uncertainty and Misinformation
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
R: El origen de la pandemia de COVID-19 aún se está desentrañando. La teoría principal es que el SARS-CoV-2 saltó naturalmente de los murciélagos a los humanos (posiblemente a través de una especie intermedia), como lo han hecho otros virus durante siglos. La teoría de la fuga de laboratorio, un derrame accidental de un laboratorio Read more…
Well, nuts. I got COVID-19. What can I do to take care of myself?
Treatments
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Taking care of yourself and focusing on getting better is priority #1! Get rest, stay hydrated, isolate physically but connect emotionally, and watch out for warning signs. As cases rise in some communities, now is a good time to remind ourselves of the basics of self-care when diagnosed with COVID-19. 🏠Stay home. Most people Read more…
¿Las vacunas contra COVID-19 reducen el recuento de espermatozoides?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
R: ¡Es falso, se puede quitar esa preocupación! Ahora tenemos evidencia que las vacunas de ARNm contra COVID-19 no reducen el recuento de espermatozoides. Aún no se han realizado otros estudios similares para las otras vacunas, y no hay razón para pensar que los resultados serían diferentes. Un estudio reciente investigó el recuento de espermas Read more…
What are the TOP 5 Reasons to Get Vaccinated?
Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
1. The COVID-19 vaccine protects you from getting sick and hospitalized with COVID-19. Remarkably well, in fact! 2. Getting a COVID-19 vaccine means you will also be less likely to pass COVID-19 to others. Hooray for fully vaxxed hugs!!! 3. The more people who are vaccinated, the lower the chances are that those who can’t Read more…
GOOD NEWS!! VACCINES WORK!!
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
💥VACCINES WORK. While London-based Nerdy Girl Jenn nervously watches exponential case growth in the UK, some beams of light are coming through the mist ☀️. In fact, this picture just made my FRIDAY! Hospitalizations and deaths always lag behind COVID-19 cases. But even taking that into account, the trajectories for this “3rd wave” in the Read more…
What’s the update on COVID-sniffing dogs?
Testing and Contact Tracing Travel
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL;DR. Dogs have proven their awesome ability to identify the smell of COVID-19 patients, but the logistics and cost are slowing down widespread implementation. The dog days of summer have arrived early in much of the United States, and with it, Dear Pandemic is here to update you on the potential for COVID-sniffing canines. Read more…
¡Pfizer avanza probando una vacuna para niños pequeños con dosis más bajas!
Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
¡Grandes Noticias! El 8 de junio del 2021 Pfizer-BioNTech anuncio que han completado una prueba de Fase 1 para determinar la mejor dosis de su vacuna contra COVID-19 para niños pequeños, y avanzan a las pruebas de Fase 2 y 3 que probarán la eficacia y la seguridad en niños de 6 meses a 11 Read more…
How do we best encourage students, staff, and faculty to get vaccinated?
Vaccines
Verdena Jennings, DO
Q: My campus is trying to get 75% of the campus population vaccinated. How do we best encourage students, staff, and faculty to get vaccinated? A: This is a wonderful goal that has been set by your college to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Reaching 70-75% vaccinated in a population is the best way to Read more…
P: ¿Por qué tengo tos cuando tengo una infección respiratoria? ¿Hay algún beneficio o debería suprimirla? R: La tos es una manera de que el cuerpo protege las vías respiratorias para que uno pueda respirar e intercambiar dióxido de carbono (aire malo) por oxígeno (aire bueno). La tos puede ser beneficiosa, ya sea para mover Read more…
Need help navigating summer activities while keeping unvaccinated kids safe?
Families/Kids Staying SafeJennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Balancing risks and benefits in an ever-changing COVID landscape is…. hard. We hope these infographics provide a framework for thinking through a variety of situations. 💥 These infographics were developed by our good friends at Your local epidemiologist, Unbiased Science Podcast and the rest of the #Nerdyneighborhood Link to Original FB Post
Trust vs. Truth
Uncertainty and Misinformation Videos
Gretchen Peterson, Chief Operations Officer
I’m one of Those Nerdy Girls who is *not* a scientist, clinician, or researcher. As a retired teacher, I have been honored to have a place as COO of this amazing group for the past year. I am in awe of the power and strength of our entire Nerdy Community each and every day. Nerdy Read more…
Did the World Health Organization say that kids should NOT get the vaccine?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
No. Get the facts. The truth matters. Link to Original FB Post
¡Actualización de la vacuna Novavax!
Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
➡️ A grandes rasgos: Novavax de 2 dosis muestra una protección EXCELENTE, incluso contra la variante Alfa (B.1.1.7). ➡️ La vacuna es más barata de producir que las vacunas de ARNm (ARN mensajero), se almacena a temperatura de refrigerador y será de gran ayuda para los suministros mundiales. Ha pasado un tiempo desde que supimos Read more…
Confused about when to mask up?
Masks Staying Safe
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Confused about when to #MaskUp these days? We like this infographic from NPR‘s Goats & Soda highlighting several situations when you might want to continue mask-wearing if vaccinated, including…IF YOU FEEL LIKE IT! h/t Impact. Link to Goats and Soda Article Credit: Malaka Gharib/NPR Link to Original FB Post
If I don’t I have side effects from the COVID-19 vaccine does that mean it’s less effective?
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: No, it’s working just fine! ➡️ New data show no correlation between severity of side effects and levels of antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 after vaccination. 🔥 While vaccine side effects, also known as “reactogenicity” can be a comforting sign for some that the immune system is ramping up, NOT having side effects does not mean Read more…
¿Una “fuga de laboratorio” inició la pandemia de COVID-19?
Posts en Español Uncertainty and Misinformation
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
R: El origen de la pandemia de COVID-19 aún se está desentrañando. La teoría principal es que el SARS-CoV-2 saltó naturalmente de los murciélagos a los humanos (posiblemente a través de una especie intermedia), como lo han hecho otros virus durante siglos. La teoría de la fuga de laboratorio, un derrame accidental de un laboratorio Read more…
Well, nuts. I got COVID-19. What can I do to take care of myself?
Treatments
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Taking care of yourself and focusing on getting better is priority #1! Get rest, stay hydrated, isolate physically but connect emotionally, and watch out for warning signs. As cases rise in some communities, now is a good time to remind ourselves of the basics of self-care when diagnosed with COVID-19. 🏠Stay home. Most people Read more…
¿Las vacunas contra COVID-19 reducen el recuento de espermatozoides?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
R: ¡Es falso, se puede quitar esa preocupación! Ahora tenemos evidencia que las vacunas de ARNm contra COVID-19 no reducen el recuento de espermatozoides. Aún no se han realizado otros estudios similares para las otras vacunas, y no hay razón para pensar que los resultados serían diferentes. Un estudio reciente investigó el recuento de espermas Read more…
What are the TOP 5 Reasons to Get Vaccinated?
Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
1. The COVID-19 vaccine protects you from getting sick and hospitalized with COVID-19. Remarkably well, in fact! 2. Getting a COVID-19 vaccine means you will also be less likely to pass COVID-19 to others. Hooray for fully vaxxed hugs!!! 3. The more people who are vaccinated, the lower the chances are that those who can’t Read more…
GOOD NEWS!! VACCINES WORK!!
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
💥VACCINES WORK. While London-based Nerdy Girl Jenn nervously watches exponential case growth in the UK, some beams of light are coming through the mist ☀️. In fact, this picture just made my FRIDAY! Hospitalizations and deaths always lag behind COVID-19 cases. But even taking that into account, the trajectories for this “3rd wave” in the Read more…
What’s the update on COVID-sniffing dogs?
Testing and Contact Tracing Travel
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL;DR. Dogs have proven their awesome ability to identify the smell of COVID-19 patients, but the logistics and cost are slowing down widespread implementation. The dog days of summer have arrived early in much of the United States, and with it, Dear Pandemic is here to update you on the potential for COVID-sniffing canines. Read more…
¡Pfizer avanza probando una vacuna para niños pequeños con dosis más bajas!
Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
¡Grandes Noticias! El 8 de junio del 2021 Pfizer-BioNTech anuncio que han completado una prueba de Fase 1 para determinar la mejor dosis de su vacuna contra COVID-19 para niños pequeños, y avanzan a las pruebas de Fase 2 y 3 que probarán la eficacia y la seguridad en niños de 6 meses a 11 Read more…
How do we best encourage students, staff, and faculty to get vaccinated?
Vaccines
Verdena Jennings, DO
Q: My campus is trying to get 75% of the campus population vaccinated. How do we best encourage students, staff, and faculty to get vaccinated? A: This is a wonderful goal that has been set by your college to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Reaching 70-75% vaccinated in a population is the best way to Read more…
Balancing risks and benefits in an ever-changing COVID landscape is…. hard. We hope these infographics provide a framework for thinking through a variety of situations. 💥 These infographics were developed by our good friends at Your local epidemiologist, Unbiased Science Podcast and the rest of the #Nerdyneighborhood Link to Original FB Post
Trust vs. Truth
Uncertainty and Misinformation VideosGretchen Peterson, Chief Operations Officer
I’m one of Those Nerdy Girls who is *not* a scientist, clinician, or researcher. As a retired teacher, I have been honored to have a place as COO of this amazing group for the past year. I am in awe of the power and strength of our entire Nerdy Community each and every day. Nerdy Read more…
Did the World Health Organization say that kids should NOT get the vaccine?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
No. Get the facts. The truth matters. Link to Original FB Post
¡Actualización de la vacuna Novavax!
Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
➡️ A grandes rasgos: Novavax de 2 dosis muestra una protección EXCELENTE, incluso contra la variante Alfa (B.1.1.7). ➡️ La vacuna es más barata de producir que las vacunas de ARNm (ARN mensajero), se almacena a temperatura de refrigerador y será de gran ayuda para los suministros mundiales. Ha pasado un tiempo desde que supimos Read more…
Confused about when to mask up?
Masks Staying Safe
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Confused about when to #MaskUp these days? We like this infographic from NPR‘s Goats & Soda highlighting several situations when you might want to continue mask-wearing if vaccinated, including…IF YOU FEEL LIKE IT! h/t Impact. Link to Goats and Soda Article Credit: Malaka Gharib/NPR Link to Original FB Post
If I don’t I have side effects from the COVID-19 vaccine does that mean it’s less effective?
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: No, it’s working just fine! ➡️ New data show no correlation between severity of side effects and levels of antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 after vaccination. 🔥 While vaccine side effects, also known as “reactogenicity” can be a comforting sign for some that the immune system is ramping up, NOT having side effects does not mean Read more…
¿Una “fuga de laboratorio” inició la pandemia de COVID-19?
Posts en Español Uncertainty and Misinformation
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
R: El origen de la pandemia de COVID-19 aún se está desentrañando. La teoría principal es que el SARS-CoV-2 saltó naturalmente de los murciélagos a los humanos (posiblemente a través de una especie intermedia), como lo han hecho otros virus durante siglos. La teoría de la fuga de laboratorio, un derrame accidental de un laboratorio Read more…
Well, nuts. I got COVID-19. What can I do to take care of myself?
Treatments
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Taking care of yourself and focusing on getting better is priority #1! Get rest, stay hydrated, isolate physically but connect emotionally, and watch out for warning signs. As cases rise in some communities, now is a good time to remind ourselves of the basics of self-care when diagnosed with COVID-19. 🏠Stay home. Most people Read more…
¿Las vacunas contra COVID-19 reducen el recuento de espermatozoides?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
R: ¡Es falso, se puede quitar esa preocupación! Ahora tenemos evidencia que las vacunas de ARNm contra COVID-19 no reducen el recuento de espermatozoides. Aún no se han realizado otros estudios similares para las otras vacunas, y no hay razón para pensar que los resultados serían diferentes. Un estudio reciente investigó el recuento de espermas Read more…
What are the TOP 5 Reasons to Get Vaccinated?
Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
1. The COVID-19 vaccine protects you from getting sick and hospitalized with COVID-19. Remarkably well, in fact! 2. Getting a COVID-19 vaccine means you will also be less likely to pass COVID-19 to others. Hooray for fully vaxxed hugs!!! 3. The more people who are vaccinated, the lower the chances are that those who can’t Read more…
GOOD NEWS!! VACCINES WORK!!
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
💥VACCINES WORK. While London-based Nerdy Girl Jenn nervously watches exponential case growth in the UK, some beams of light are coming through the mist ☀️. In fact, this picture just made my FRIDAY! Hospitalizations and deaths always lag behind COVID-19 cases. But even taking that into account, the trajectories for this “3rd wave” in the Read more…
What’s the update on COVID-sniffing dogs?
Testing and Contact Tracing Travel
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL;DR. Dogs have proven their awesome ability to identify the smell of COVID-19 patients, but the logistics and cost are slowing down widespread implementation. The dog days of summer have arrived early in much of the United States, and with it, Dear Pandemic is here to update you on the potential for COVID-sniffing canines. Read more…
¡Pfizer avanza probando una vacuna para niños pequeños con dosis más bajas!
Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
¡Grandes Noticias! El 8 de junio del 2021 Pfizer-BioNTech anuncio que han completado una prueba de Fase 1 para determinar la mejor dosis de su vacuna contra COVID-19 para niños pequeños, y avanzan a las pruebas de Fase 2 y 3 que probarán la eficacia y la seguridad en niños de 6 meses a 11 Read more…
How do we best encourage students, staff, and faculty to get vaccinated?
Vaccines
Verdena Jennings, DO
Q: My campus is trying to get 75% of the campus population vaccinated. How do we best encourage students, staff, and faculty to get vaccinated? A: This is a wonderful goal that has been set by your college to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Reaching 70-75% vaccinated in a population is the best way to Read more…
I’m one of Those Nerdy Girls who is *not* a scientist, clinician, or researcher. As a retired teacher, I have been honored to have a place as COO of this amazing group for the past year. I am in awe of the power and strength of our entire Nerdy Community each and every day. Nerdy Read more…
Did the World Health Organization say that kids should NOT get the vaccine?
Families/Kids VaccinesMalia Jones, PhD MPH
No. Get the facts. The truth matters. Link to Original FB Post
¡Actualización de la vacuna Novavax!
Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
➡️ A grandes rasgos: Novavax de 2 dosis muestra una protección EXCELENTE, incluso contra la variante Alfa (B.1.1.7). ➡️ La vacuna es más barata de producir que las vacunas de ARNm (ARN mensajero), se almacena a temperatura de refrigerador y será de gran ayuda para los suministros mundiales. Ha pasado un tiempo desde que supimos Read more…
Confused about when to mask up?
Masks Staying Safe
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Confused about when to #MaskUp these days? We like this infographic from NPR‘s Goats & Soda highlighting several situations when you might want to continue mask-wearing if vaccinated, including…IF YOU FEEL LIKE IT! h/t Impact. Link to Goats and Soda Article Credit: Malaka Gharib/NPR Link to Original FB Post
If I don’t I have side effects from the COVID-19 vaccine does that mean it’s less effective?
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: No, it’s working just fine! ➡️ New data show no correlation between severity of side effects and levels of antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 after vaccination. 🔥 While vaccine side effects, also known as “reactogenicity” can be a comforting sign for some that the immune system is ramping up, NOT having side effects does not mean Read more…
¿Una “fuga de laboratorio” inició la pandemia de COVID-19?
Posts en Español Uncertainty and Misinformation
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
R: El origen de la pandemia de COVID-19 aún se está desentrañando. La teoría principal es que el SARS-CoV-2 saltó naturalmente de los murciélagos a los humanos (posiblemente a través de una especie intermedia), como lo han hecho otros virus durante siglos. La teoría de la fuga de laboratorio, un derrame accidental de un laboratorio Read more…
Well, nuts. I got COVID-19. What can I do to take care of myself?
Treatments
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Taking care of yourself and focusing on getting better is priority #1! Get rest, stay hydrated, isolate physically but connect emotionally, and watch out for warning signs. As cases rise in some communities, now is a good time to remind ourselves of the basics of self-care when diagnosed with COVID-19. 🏠Stay home. Most people Read more…
¿Las vacunas contra COVID-19 reducen el recuento de espermatozoides?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
R: ¡Es falso, se puede quitar esa preocupación! Ahora tenemos evidencia que las vacunas de ARNm contra COVID-19 no reducen el recuento de espermatozoides. Aún no se han realizado otros estudios similares para las otras vacunas, y no hay razón para pensar que los resultados serían diferentes. Un estudio reciente investigó el recuento de espermas Read more…
What are the TOP 5 Reasons to Get Vaccinated?
Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
1. The COVID-19 vaccine protects you from getting sick and hospitalized with COVID-19. Remarkably well, in fact! 2. Getting a COVID-19 vaccine means you will also be less likely to pass COVID-19 to others. Hooray for fully vaxxed hugs!!! 3. The more people who are vaccinated, the lower the chances are that those who can’t Read more…
GOOD NEWS!! VACCINES WORK!!
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
💥VACCINES WORK. While London-based Nerdy Girl Jenn nervously watches exponential case growth in the UK, some beams of light are coming through the mist ☀️. In fact, this picture just made my FRIDAY! Hospitalizations and deaths always lag behind COVID-19 cases. But even taking that into account, the trajectories for this “3rd wave” in the Read more…
What’s the update on COVID-sniffing dogs?
Testing and Contact Tracing Travel
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL;DR. Dogs have proven their awesome ability to identify the smell of COVID-19 patients, but the logistics and cost are slowing down widespread implementation. The dog days of summer have arrived early in much of the United States, and with it, Dear Pandemic is here to update you on the potential for COVID-sniffing canines. Read more…
¡Pfizer avanza probando una vacuna para niños pequeños con dosis más bajas!
Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
¡Grandes Noticias! El 8 de junio del 2021 Pfizer-BioNTech anuncio que han completado una prueba de Fase 1 para determinar la mejor dosis de su vacuna contra COVID-19 para niños pequeños, y avanzan a las pruebas de Fase 2 y 3 que probarán la eficacia y la seguridad en niños de 6 meses a 11 Read more…
How do we best encourage students, staff, and faculty to get vaccinated?
Vaccines
Verdena Jennings, DO
Q: My campus is trying to get 75% of the campus population vaccinated. How do we best encourage students, staff, and faculty to get vaccinated? A: This is a wonderful goal that has been set by your college to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Reaching 70-75% vaccinated in a population is the best way to Read more…
No. Get the facts. The truth matters. Link to Original FB Post
¡Actualización de la vacuna Novavax!
Posts en Español VaccinesTita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
➡️ A grandes rasgos: Novavax de 2 dosis muestra una protección EXCELENTE, incluso contra la variante Alfa (B.1.1.7). ➡️ La vacuna es más barata de producir que las vacunas de ARNm (ARN mensajero), se almacena a temperatura de refrigerador y será de gran ayuda para los suministros mundiales. Ha pasado un tiempo desde que supimos Read more…
Confused about when to mask up?
Masks Staying Safe
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Confused about when to #MaskUp these days? We like this infographic from NPR‘s Goats & Soda highlighting several situations when you might want to continue mask-wearing if vaccinated, including…IF YOU FEEL LIKE IT! h/t Impact. Link to Goats and Soda Article Credit: Malaka Gharib/NPR Link to Original FB Post
If I don’t I have side effects from the COVID-19 vaccine does that mean it’s less effective?
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: No, it’s working just fine! ➡️ New data show no correlation between severity of side effects and levels of antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 after vaccination. 🔥 While vaccine side effects, also known as “reactogenicity” can be a comforting sign for some that the immune system is ramping up, NOT having side effects does not mean Read more…
¿Una “fuga de laboratorio” inició la pandemia de COVID-19?
Posts en Español Uncertainty and Misinformation
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
R: El origen de la pandemia de COVID-19 aún se está desentrañando. La teoría principal es que el SARS-CoV-2 saltó naturalmente de los murciélagos a los humanos (posiblemente a través de una especie intermedia), como lo han hecho otros virus durante siglos. La teoría de la fuga de laboratorio, un derrame accidental de un laboratorio Read more…
Well, nuts. I got COVID-19. What can I do to take care of myself?
Treatments
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Taking care of yourself and focusing on getting better is priority #1! Get rest, stay hydrated, isolate physically but connect emotionally, and watch out for warning signs. As cases rise in some communities, now is a good time to remind ourselves of the basics of self-care when diagnosed with COVID-19. 🏠Stay home. Most people Read more…
¿Las vacunas contra COVID-19 reducen el recuento de espermatozoides?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
R: ¡Es falso, se puede quitar esa preocupación! Ahora tenemos evidencia que las vacunas de ARNm contra COVID-19 no reducen el recuento de espermatozoides. Aún no se han realizado otros estudios similares para las otras vacunas, y no hay razón para pensar que los resultados serían diferentes. Un estudio reciente investigó el recuento de espermas Read more…
What are the TOP 5 Reasons to Get Vaccinated?
Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
1. The COVID-19 vaccine protects you from getting sick and hospitalized with COVID-19. Remarkably well, in fact! 2. Getting a COVID-19 vaccine means you will also be less likely to pass COVID-19 to others. Hooray for fully vaxxed hugs!!! 3. The more people who are vaccinated, the lower the chances are that those who can’t Read more…
GOOD NEWS!! VACCINES WORK!!
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
💥VACCINES WORK. While London-based Nerdy Girl Jenn nervously watches exponential case growth in the UK, some beams of light are coming through the mist ☀️. In fact, this picture just made my FRIDAY! Hospitalizations and deaths always lag behind COVID-19 cases. But even taking that into account, the trajectories for this “3rd wave” in the Read more…
What’s the update on COVID-sniffing dogs?
Testing and Contact Tracing Travel
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL;DR. Dogs have proven their awesome ability to identify the smell of COVID-19 patients, but the logistics and cost are slowing down widespread implementation. The dog days of summer have arrived early in much of the United States, and with it, Dear Pandemic is here to update you on the potential for COVID-sniffing canines. Read more…
¡Pfizer avanza probando una vacuna para niños pequeños con dosis más bajas!
Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
¡Grandes Noticias! El 8 de junio del 2021 Pfizer-BioNTech anuncio que han completado una prueba de Fase 1 para determinar la mejor dosis de su vacuna contra COVID-19 para niños pequeños, y avanzan a las pruebas de Fase 2 y 3 que probarán la eficacia y la seguridad en niños de 6 meses a 11 Read more…
How do we best encourage students, staff, and faculty to get vaccinated?
Vaccines
Verdena Jennings, DO
Q: My campus is trying to get 75% of the campus population vaccinated. How do we best encourage students, staff, and faculty to get vaccinated? A: This is a wonderful goal that has been set by your college to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Reaching 70-75% vaccinated in a population is the best way to Read more…
➡️ A grandes rasgos: Novavax de 2 dosis muestra una protección EXCELENTE, incluso contra la variante Alfa (B.1.1.7). ➡️ La vacuna es más barata de producir que las vacunas de ARNm (ARN mensajero), se almacena a temperatura de refrigerador y será de gran ayuda para los suministros mundiales. Ha pasado un tiempo desde que supimos Read more…
Confused about when to mask up?
Masks Staying SafeJennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Confused about when to #MaskUp these days? We like this infographic from NPR‘s Goats & Soda highlighting several situations when you might want to continue mask-wearing if vaccinated, including…IF YOU FEEL LIKE IT! h/t Impact. Link to Goats and Soda Article Credit: Malaka Gharib/NPR Link to Original FB Post
If I don’t I have side effects from the COVID-19 vaccine does that mean it’s less effective?
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: No, it’s working just fine! ➡️ New data show no correlation between severity of side effects and levels of antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 after vaccination. 🔥 While vaccine side effects, also known as “reactogenicity” can be a comforting sign for some that the immune system is ramping up, NOT having side effects does not mean Read more…
¿Una “fuga de laboratorio” inició la pandemia de COVID-19?
Posts en Español Uncertainty and Misinformation
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
R: El origen de la pandemia de COVID-19 aún se está desentrañando. La teoría principal es que el SARS-CoV-2 saltó naturalmente de los murciélagos a los humanos (posiblemente a través de una especie intermedia), como lo han hecho otros virus durante siglos. La teoría de la fuga de laboratorio, un derrame accidental de un laboratorio Read more…
Well, nuts. I got COVID-19. What can I do to take care of myself?
Treatments
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Taking care of yourself and focusing on getting better is priority #1! Get rest, stay hydrated, isolate physically but connect emotionally, and watch out for warning signs. As cases rise in some communities, now is a good time to remind ourselves of the basics of self-care when diagnosed with COVID-19. 🏠Stay home. Most people Read more…
¿Las vacunas contra COVID-19 reducen el recuento de espermatozoides?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
R: ¡Es falso, se puede quitar esa preocupación! Ahora tenemos evidencia que las vacunas de ARNm contra COVID-19 no reducen el recuento de espermatozoides. Aún no se han realizado otros estudios similares para las otras vacunas, y no hay razón para pensar que los resultados serían diferentes. Un estudio reciente investigó el recuento de espermas Read more…
What are the TOP 5 Reasons to Get Vaccinated?
Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
1. The COVID-19 vaccine protects you from getting sick and hospitalized with COVID-19. Remarkably well, in fact! 2. Getting a COVID-19 vaccine means you will also be less likely to pass COVID-19 to others. Hooray for fully vaxxed hugs!!! 3. The more people who are vaccinated, the lower the chances are that those who can’t Read more…
GOOD NEWS!! VACCINES WORK!!
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
💥VACCINES WORK. While London-based Nerdy Girl Jenn nervously watches exponential case growth in the UK, some beams of light are coming through the mist ☀️. In fact, this picture just made my FRIDAY! Hospitalizations and deaths always lag behind COVID-19 cases. But even taking that into account, the trajectories for this “3rd wave” in the Read more…
What’s the update on COVID-sniffing dogs?
Testing and Contact Tracing Travel
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL;DR. Dogs have proven their awesome ability to identify the smell of COVID-19 patients, but the logistics and cost are slowing down widespread implementation. The dog days of summer have arrived early in much of the United States, and with it, Dear Pandemic is here to update you on the potential for COVID-sniffing canines. Read more…
¡Pfizer avanza probando una vacuna para niños pequeños con dosis más bajas!
Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
¡Grandes Noticias! El 8 de junio del 2021 Pfizer-BioNTech anuncio que han completado una prueba de Fase 1 para determinar la mejor dosis de su vacuna contra COVID-19 para niños pequeños, y avanzan a las pruebas de Fase 2 y 3 que probarán la eficacia y la seguridad en niños de 6 meses a 11 Read more…
How do we best encourage students, staff, and faculty to get vaccinated?
Vaccines
Verdena Jennings, DO
Q: My campus is trying to get 75% of the campus population vaccinated. How do we best encourage students, staff, and faculty to get vaccinated? A: This is a wonderful goal that has been set by your college to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Reaching 70-75% vaccinated in a population is the best way to Read more…
Confused about when to #MaskUp these days? We like this infographic from NPR‘s Goats & Soda highlighting several situations when you might want to continue mask-wearing if vaccinated, including…IF YOU FEEL LIKE IT! h/t Impact. Link to Goats and Soda Article Credit: Malaka Gharib/NPR Link to Original FB Post
If I don’t I have side effects from the COVID-19 vaccine does that mean it’s less effective?
VaccinesJennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: No, it’s working just fine! ➡️ New data show no correlation between severity of side effects and levels of antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 after vaccination. 🔥 While vaccine side effects, also known as “reactogenicity” can be a comforting sign for some that the immune system is ramping up, NOT having side effects does not mean Read more…
¿Una “fuga de laboratorio” inició la pandemia de COVID-19?
Posts en Español Uncertainty and Misinformation
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
R: El origen de la pandemia de COVID-19 aún se está desentrañando. La teoría principal es que el SARS-CoV-2 saltó naturalmente de los murciélagos a los humanos (posiblemente a través de una especie intermedia), como lo han hecho otros virus durante siglos. La teoría de la fuga de laboratorio, un derrame accidental de un laboratorio Read more…
Well, nuts. I got COVID-19. What can I do to take care of myself?
Treatments
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Taking care of yourself and focusing on getting better is priority #1! Get rest, stay hydrated, isolate physically but connect emotionally, and watch out for warning signs. As cases rise in some communities, now is a good time to remind ourselves of the basics of self-care when diagnosed with COVID-19. 🏠Stay home. Most people Read more…
¿Las vacunas contra COVID-19 reducen el recuento de espermatozoides?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
R: ¡Es falso, se puede quitar esa preocupación! Ahora tenemos evidencia que las vacunas de ARNm contra COVID-19 no reducen el recuento de espermatozoides. Aún no se han realizado otros estudios similares para las otras vacunas, y no hay razón para pensar que los resultados serían diferentes. Un estudio reciente investigó el recuento de espermas Read more…
What are the TOP 5 Reasons to Get Vaccinated?
Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
1. The COVID-19 vaccine protects you from getting sick and hospitalized with COVID-19. Remarkably well, in fact! 2. Getting a COVID-19 vaccine means you will also be less likely to pass COVID-19 to others. Hooray for fully vaxxed hugs!!! 3. The more people who are vaccinated, the lower the chances are that those who can’t Read more…
GOOD NEWS!! VACCINES WORK!!
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
💥VACCINES WORK. While London-based Nerdy Girl Jenn nervously watches exponential case growth in the UK, some beams of light are coming through the mist ☀️. In fact, this picture just made my FRIDAY! Hospitalizations and deaths always lag behind COVID-19 cases. But even taking that into account, the trajectories for this “3rd wave” in the Read more…
What’s the update on COVID-sniffing dogs?
Testing and Contact Tracing Travel
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL;DR. Dogs have proven their awesome ability to identify the smell of COVID-19 patients, but the logistics and cost are slowing down widespread implementation. The dog days of summer have arrived early in much of the United States, and with it, Dear Pandemic is here to update you on the potential for COVID-sniffing canines. Read more…
¡Pfizer avanza probando una vacuna para niños pequeños con dosis más bajas!
Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
¡Grandes Noticias! El 8 de junio del 2021 Pfizer-BioNTech anuncio que han completado una prueba de Fase 1 para determinar la mejor dosis de su vacuna contra COVID-19 para niños pequeños, y avanzan a las pruebas de Fase 2 y 3 que probarán la eficacia y la seguridad en niños de 6 meses a 11 Read more…
How do we best encourage students, staff, and faculty to get vaccinated?
Vaccines
Verdena Jennings, DO
Q: My campus is trying to get 75% of the campus population vaccinated. How do we best encourage students, staff, and faculty to get vaccinated? A: This is a wonderful goal that has been set by your college to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Reaching 70-75% vaccinated in a population is the best way to Read more…
A: No, it’s working just fine! ➡️ New data show no correlation between severity of side effects and levels of antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 after vaccination. 🔥 While vaccine side effects, also known as “reactogenicity” can be a comforting sign for some that the immune system is ramping up, NOT having side effects does not mean Read more…
¿Una “fuga de laboratorio” inició la pandemia de COVID-19?
Posts en Español Uncertainty and MisinformationTita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
R: El origen de la pandemia de COVID-19 aún se está desentrañando. La teoría principal es que el SARS-CoV-2 saltó naturalmente de los murciélagos a los humanos (posiblemente a través de una especie intermedia), como lo han hecho otros virus durante siglos. La teoría de la fuga de laboratorio, un derrame accidental de un laboratorio Read more…
Well, nuts. I got COVID-19. What can I do to take care of myself?
Treatments
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Taking care of yourself and focusing on getting better is priority #1! Get rest, stay hydrated, isolate physically but connect emotionally, and watch out for warning signs. As cases rise in some communities, now is a good time to remind ourselves of the basics of self-care when diagnosed with COVID-19. 🏠Stay home. Most people Read more…
¿Las vacunas contra COVID-19 reducen el recuento de espermatozoides?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
R: ¡Es falso, se puede quitar esa preocupación! Ahora tenemos evidencia que las vacunas de ARNm contra COVID-19 no reducen el recuento de espermatozoides. Aún no se han realizado otros estudios similares para las otras vacunas, y no hay razón para pensar que los resultados serían diferentes. Un estudio reciente investigó el recuento de espermas Read more…
What are the TOP 5 Reasons to Get Vaccinated?
Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
1. The COVID-19 vaccine protects you from getting sick and hospitalized with COVID-19. Remarkably well, in fact! 2. Getting a COVID-19 vaccine means you will also be less likely to pass COVID-19 to others. Hooray for fully vaxxed hugs!!! 3. The more people who are vaccinated, the lower the chances are that those who can’t Read more…
GOOD NEWS!! VACCINES WORK!!
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
💥VACCINES WORK. While London-based Nerdy Girl Jenn nervously watches exponential case growth in the UK, some beams of light are coming through the mist ☀️. In fact, this picture just made my FRIDAY! Hospitalizations and deaths always lag behind COVID-19 cases. But even taking that into account, the trajectories for this “3rd wave” in the Read more…
What’s the update on COVID-sniffing dogs?
Testing and Contact Tracing Travel
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL;DR. Dogs have proven their awesome ability to identify the smell of COVID-19 patients, but the logistics and cost are slowing down widespread implementation. The dog days of summer have arrived early in much of the United States, and with it, Dear Pandemic is here to update you on the potential for COVID-sniffing canines. Read more…
¡Pfizer avanza probando una vacuna para niños pequeños con dosis más bajas!
Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
¡Grandes Noticias! El 8 de junio del 2021 Pfizer-BioNTech anuncio que han completado una prueba de Fase 1 para determinar la mejor dosis de su vacuna contra COVID-19 para niños pequeños, y avanzan a las pruebas de Fase 2 y 3 que probarán la eficacia y la seguridad en niños de 6 meses a 11 Read more…
How do we best encourage students, staff, and faculty to get vaccinated?
Vaccines
Verdena Jennings, DO
Q: My campus is trying to get 75% of the campus population vaccinated. How do we best encourage students, staff, and faculty to get vaccinated? A: This is a wonderful goal that has been set by your college to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Reaching 70-75% vaccinated in a population is the best way to Read more…
R: El origen de la pandemia de COVID-19 aún se está desentrañando. La teoría principal es que el SARS-CoV-2 saltó naturalmente de los murciélagos a los humanos (posiblemente a través de una especie intermedia), como lo han hecho otros virus durante siglos. La teoría de la fuga de laboratorio, un derrame accidental de un laboratorio Read more…
Well, nuts. I got COVID-19. What can I do to take care of myself?
TreatmentsSarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Taking care of yourself and focusing on getting better is priority #1! Get rest, stay hydrated, isolate physically but connect emotionally, and watch out for warning signs. As cases rise in some communities, now is a good time to remind ourselves of the basics of self-care when diagnosed with COVID-19. 🏠Stay home. Most people Read more…
¿Las vacunas contra COVID-19 reducen el recuento de espermatozoides?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
R: ¡Es falso, se puede quitar esa preocupación! Ahora tenemos evidencia que las vacunas de ARNm contra COVID-19 no reducen el recuento de espermatozoides. Aún no se han realizado otros estudios similares para las otras vacunas, y no hay razón para pensar que los resultados serían diferentes. Un estudio reciente investigó el recuento de espermas Read more…
What are the TOP 5 Reasons to Get Vaccinated?
Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
1. The COVID-19 vaccine protects you from getting sick and hospitalized with COVID-19. Remarkably well, in fact! 2. Getting a COVID-19 vaccine means you will also be less likely to pass COVID-19 to others. Hooray for fully vaxxed hugs!!! 3. The more people who are vaccinated, the lower the chances are that those who can’t Read more…
GOOD NEWS!! VACCINES WORK!!
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
💥VACCINES WORK. While London-based Nerdy Girl Jenn nervously watches exponential case growth in the UK, some beams of light are coming through the mist ☀️. In fact, this picture just made my FRIDAY! Hospitalizations and deaths always lag behind COVID-19 cases. But even taking that into account, the trajectories for this “3rd wave” in the Read more…
What’s the update on COVID-sniffing dogs?
Testing and Contact Tracing Travel
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL;DR. Dogs have proven their awesome ability to identify the smell of COVID-19 patients, but the logistics and cost are slowing down widespread implementation. The dog days of summer have arrived early in much of the United States, and with it, Dear Pandemic is here to update you on the potential for COVID-sniffing canines. Read more…
¡Pfizer avanza probando una vacuna para niños pequeños con dosis más bajas!
Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
¡Grandes Noticias! El 8 de junio del 2021 Pfizer-BioNTech anuncio que han completado una prueba de Fase 1 para determinar la mejor dosis de su vacuna contra COVID-19 para niños pequeños, y avanzan a las pruebas de Fase 2 y 3 que probarán la eficacia y la seguridad en niños de 6 meses a 11 Read more…
How do we best encourage students, staff, and faculty to get vaccinated?
Vaccines
Verdena Jennings, DO
Q: My campus is trying to get 75% of the campus population vaccinated. How do we best encourage students, staff, and faculty to get vaccinated? A: This is a wonderful goal that has been set by your college to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Reaching 70-75% vaccinated in a population is the best way to Read more…
A: Taking care of yourself and focusing on getting better is priority #1! Get rest, stay hydrated, isolate physically but connect emotionally, and watch out for warning signs. As cases rise in some communities, now is a good time to remind ourselves of the basics of self-care when diagnosed with COVID-19. 🏠Stay home. Most people Read more…
¿Las vacunas contra COVID-19 reducen el recuento de espermatozoides?
Posts en Español VaccinesTita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
R: ¡Es falso, se puede quitar esa preocupación! Ahora tenemos evidencia que las vacunas de ARNm contra COVID-19 no reducen el recuento de espermatozoides. Aún no se han realizado otros estudios similares para las otras vacunas, y no hay razón para pensar que los resultados serían diferentes. Un estudio reciente investigó el recuento de espermas Read more…
What are the TOP 5 Reasons to Get Vaccinated?
Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
1. The COVID-19 vaccine protects you from getting sick and hospitalized with COVID-19. Remarkably well, in fact! 2. Getting a COVID-19 vaccine means you will also be less likely to pass COVID-19 to others. Hooray for fully vaxxed hugs!!! 3. The more people who are vaccinated, the lower the chances are that those who can’t Read more…
GOOD NEWS!! VACCINES WORK!!
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
💥VACCINES WORK. While London-based Nerdy Girl Jenn nervously watches exponential case growth in the UK, some beams of light are coming through the mist ☀️. In fact, this picture just made my FRIDAY! Hospitalizations and deaths always lag behind COVID-19 cases. But even taking that into account, the trajectories for this “3rd wave” in the Read more…
What’s the update on COVID-sniffing dogs?
Testing and Contact Tracing Travel
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL;DR. Dogs have proven their awesome ability to identify the smell of COVID-19 patients, but the logistics and cost are slowing down widespread implementation. The dog days of summer have arrived early in much of the United States, and with it, Dear Pandemic is here to update you on the potential for COVID-sniffing canines. Read more…
¡Pfizer avanza probando una vacuna para niños pequeños con dosis más bajas!
Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
¡Grandes Noticias! El 8 de junio del 2021 Pfizer-BioNTech anuncio que han completado una prueba de Fase 1 para determinar la mejor dosis de su vacuna contra COVID-19 para niños pequeños, y avanzan a las pruebas de Fase 2 y 3 que probarán la eficacia y la seguridad en niños de 6 meses a 11 Read more…
How do we best encourage students, staff, and faculty to get vaccinated?
Vaccines
Verdena Jennings, DO
Q: My campus is trying to get 75% of the campus population vaccinated. How do we best encourage students, staff, and faculty to get vaccinated? A: This is a wonderful goal that has been set by your college to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Reaching 70-75% vaccinated in a population is the best way to Read more…
R: ¡Es falso, se puede quitar esa preocupación! Ahora tenemos evidencia que las vacunas de ARNm contra COVID-19 no reducen el recuento de espermatozoides. Aún no se han realizado otros estudios similares para las otras vacunas, y no hay razón para pensar que los resultados serían diferentes. Un estudio reciente investigó el recuento de espermas Read more…
What are the TOP 5 Reasons to Get Vaccinated?
VaccinesAmanda Simanek, PhD MPH
1. The COVID-19 vaccine protects you from getting sick and hospitalized with COVID-19. Remarkably well, in fact! 2. Getting a COVID-19 vaccine means you will also be less likely to pass COVID-19 to others. Hooray for fully vaxxed hugs!!! 3. The more people who are vaccinated, the lower the chances are that those who can’t Read more…
GOOD NEWS!! VACCINES WORK!!
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
💥VACCINES WORK. While London-based Nerdy Girl Jenn nervously watches exponential case growth in the UK, some beams of light are coming through the mist ☀️. In fact, this picture just made my FRIDAY! Hospitalizations and deaths always lag behind COVID-19 cases. But even taking that into account, the trajectories for this “3rd wave” in the Read more…
What’s the update on COVID-sniffing dogs?
Testing and Contact Tracing Travel
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL;DR. Dogs have proven their awesome ability to identify the smell of COVID-19 patients, but the logistics and cost are slowing down widespread implementation. The dog days of summer have arrived early in much of the United States, and with it, Dear Pandemic is here to update you on the potential for COVID-sniffing canines. Read more…
¡Pfizer avanza probando una vacuna para niños pequeños con dosis más bajas!
Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
¡Grandes Noticias! El 8 de junio del 2021 Pfizer-BioNTech anuncio que han completado una prueba de Fase 1 para determinar la mejor dosis de su vacuna contra COVID-19 para niños pequeños, y avanzan a las pruebas de Fase 2 y 3 que probarán la eficacia y la seguridad en niños de 6 meses a 11 Read more…
How do we best encourage students, staff, and faculty to get vaccinated?
Vaccines
Verdena Jennings, DO
Q: My campus is trying to get 75% of the campus population vaccinated. How do we best encourage students, staff, and faculty to get vaccinated? A: This is a wonderful goal that has been set by your college to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Reaching 70-75% vaccinated in a population is the best way to Read more…
1. The COVID-19 vaccine protects you from getting sick and hospitalized with COVID-19. Remarkably well, in fact! 2. Getting a COVID-19 vaccine means you will also be less likely to pass COVID-19 to others. Hooray for fully vaxxed hugs!!! 3. The more people who are vaccinated, the lower the chances are that those who can’t Read more…
GOOD NEWS!! VACCINES WORK!!
VaccinesJennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
💥VACCINES WORK. While London-based Nerdy Girl Jenn nervously watches exponential case growth in the UK, some beams of light are coming through the mist ☀️. In fact, this picture just made my FRIDAY! Hospitalizations and deaths always lag behind COVID-19 cases. But even taking that into account, the trajectories for this “3rd wave” in the Read more…
What’s the update on COVID-sniffing dogs?
Testing and Contact Tracing Travel
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL;DR. Dogs have proven their awesome ability to identify the smell of COVID-19 patients, but the logistics and cost are slowing down widespread implementation. The dog days of summer have arrived early in much of the United States, and with it, Dear Pandemic is here to update you on the potential for COVID-sniffing canines. Read more…
¡Pfizer avanza probando una vacuna para niños pequeños con dosis más bajas!
Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
¡Grandes Noticias! El 8 de junio del 2021 Pfizer-BioNTech anuncio que han completado una prueba de Fase 1 para determinar la mejor dosis de su vacuna contra COVID-19 para niños pequeños, y avanzan a las pruebas de Fase 2 y 3 que probarán la eficacia y la seguridad en niños de 6 meses a 11 Read more…
How do we best encourage students, staff, and faculty to get vaccinated?
Vaccines
Verdena Jennings, DO
Q: My campus is trying to get 75% of the campus population vaccinated. How do we best encourage students, staff, and faculty to get vaccinated? A: This is a wonderful goal that has been set by your college to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Reaching 70-75% vaccinated in a population is the best way to Read more…
💥VACCINES WORK. While London-based Nerdy Girl Jenn nervously watches exponential case growth in the UK, some beams of light are coming through the mist ☀️. In fact, this picture just made my FRIDAY! Hospitalizations and deaths always lag behind COVID-19 cases. But even taking that into account, the trajectories for this “3rd wave” in the Read more…
What’s the update on COVID-sniffing dogs?
Testing and Contact Tracing TravelLauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL;DR. Dogs have proven their awesome ability to identify the smell of COVID-19 patients, but the logistics and cost are slowing down widespread implementation. The dog days of summer have arrived early in much of the United States, and with it, Dear Pandemic is here to update you on the potential for COVID-sniffing canines. Read more…
¡Pfizer avanza probando una vacuna para niños pequeños con dosis más bajas!
Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
¡Grandes Noticias! El 8 de junio del 2021 Pfizer-BioNTech anuncio que han completado una prueba de Fase 1 para determinar la mejor dosis de su vacuna contra COVID-19 para niños pequeños, y avanzan a las pruebas de Fase 2 y 3 que probarán la eficacia y la seguridad en niños de 6 meses a 11 Read more…
How do we best encourage students, staff, and faculty to get vaccinated?
Vaccines
Verdena Jennings, DO
Q: My campus is trying to get 75% of the campus population vaccinated. How do we best encourage students, staff, and faculty to get vaccinated? A: This is a wonderful goal that has been set by your college to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Reaching 70-75% vaccinated in a population is the best way to Read more…
A: TL;DR. Dogs have proven their awesome ability to identify the smell of COVID-19 patients, but the logistics and cost are slowing down widespread implementation. The dog days of summer have arrived early in much of the United States, and with it, Dear Pandemic is here to update you on the potential for COVID-sniffing canines. Read more…
¡Pfizer avanza probando una vacuna para niños pequeños con dosis más bajas!
Posts en Español VaccinesTita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
¡Grandes Noticias! El 8 de junio del 2021 Pfizer-BioNTech anuncio que han completado una prueba de Fase 1 para determinar la mejor dosis de su vacuna contra COVID-19 para niños pequeños, y avanzan a las pruebas de Fase 2 y 3 que probarán la eficacia y la seguridad en niños de 6 meses a 11 Read more…
How do we best encourage students, staff, and faculty to get vaccinated?
Vaccines
Verdena Jennings, DO
Q: My campus is trying to get 75% of the campus population vaccinated. How do we best encourage students, staff, and faculty to get vaccinated? A: This is a wonderful goal that has been set by your college to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Reaching 70-75% vaccinated in a population is the best way to Read more…
¡Grandes Noticias! El 8 de junio del 2021 Pfizer-BioNTech anuncio que han completado una prueba de Fase 1 para determinar la mejor dosis de su vacuna contra COVID-19 para niños pequeños, y avanzan a las pruebas de Fase 2 y 3 que probarán la eficacia y la seguridad en niños de 6 meses a 11 Read more…
How do we best encourage students, staff, and faculty to get vaccinated?
VaccinesVerdena Jennings, DO
Q: My campus is trying to get 75% of the campus population vaccinated. How do we best encourage students, staff, and faculty to get vaccinated? A: This is a wonderful goal that has been set by your college to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Reaching 70-75% vaccinated in a population is the best way to Read more…
Q: My campus is trying to get 75% of the campus population vaccinated. How do we best encourage students, staff, and faculty to get vaccinated? A: This is a wonderful goal that has been set by your college to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Reaching 70-75% vaccinated in a population is the best way to Read more…
