If everyone is going to get Omicron, what’s the point in avoiding it?
Infection and Spread Staying SafeJennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Can’t we just go back to normal now?! A: Not yet. Slowing the spread is still important. TL;DR: Delaying infections buys time for improved treatments, more vaccinations, and protects health care availability for all. We hear your frustrations. Tensions are high as Omicron screamed through our social networks and ruined a lot of holidays. We’ve Read more…
January 3, 2022
💥Breaking News – FDA Amends Pfizer EUA💥!!
Families/Kids Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
The FDA has amended the Pfizer emergency use authorization to: ❇️ Expand the use of booster doses to kids aged 12-15 years ❇️ Shorten the recommended time between second and booster dose to 5 months (instead of 6) in those aged 12 years and older ❇️ Allow kids 5-11 who have certain immunocompromising conditions to Read more…
January 3, 2022
What can I do for a school nurse today?
Families/Kids Women in STEM
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Escalating COVID-19 cases and changing guidelines fall directly on the shoulders of school nurses. School nurses maintain the preventative and daily health of millions of children and are key in navigating COVID-19 risk mitigation. Here’s a few ideas to help out these unbelievable professionals. Layer on the patience, kindness, and grace. This is the “Monday-est” Read more…
January 2, 2022
UPDATE on detecting Omicron with Rapid Antigen Tests:
COVID Variants Testing and Contact Tracing
Chana Davis, PhD
Over the last few weeks, rapid tests have detected many COVID cases, but often not as early as we’d like them to. With a bit of biohacking, and careful interpretation of test results, rapid tests can still be a valuable tool, despite their imperfections. THE GOOD NEWS Most rapid tests (aka lateral flow assays) can Read more…
January 2, 2022
Qué hacer si has estado expuesto???
Posts en Español Staying Safe
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
January 1, 2022
Happy, happy New Year to our Dear Pandemic community!
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Our path through this pandemic may not be linear, but we’re staying right here with you to help absorb all the twists and turns. They say we often overestimate what we can get done in a day, but underestimate what we can accomplish in a year. As we strain to see through this current Omicron Read more…
Can’t we just go back to normal now?! A: Not yet. Slowing the spread is still important. TL;DR: Delaying infections buys time for improved treatments, more vaccinations, and protects health care availability for all. We hear your frustrations. Tensions are high as Omicron screamed through our social networks and ruined a lot of holidays. We’ve Read more…
💥Breaking News – FDA Amends Pfizer EUA💥!!
Families/Kids VaccinesAmanda Simanek, PhD MPH
The FDA has amended the Pfizer emergency use authorization to: ❇️ Expand the use of booster doses to kids aged 12-15 years ❇️ Shorten the recommended time between second and booster dose to 5 months (instead of 6) in those aged 12 years and older ❇️ Allow kids 5-11 who have certain immunocompromising conditions to Read more…
January 3, 2022
What can I do for a school nurse today?
Families/Kids Women in STEM
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Escalating COVID-19 cases and changing guidelines fall directly on the shoulders of school nurses. School nurses maintain the preventative and daily health of millions of children and are key in navigating COVID-19 risk mitigation. Here’s a few ideas to help out these unbelievable professionals. Layer on the patience, kindness, and grace. This is the “Monday-est” Read more…
January 2, 2022
UPDATE on detecting Omicron with Rapid Antigen Tests:
COVID Variants Testing and Contact Tracing
Chana Davis, PhD
Over the last few weeks, rapid tests have detected many COVID cases, but often not as early as we’d like them to. With a bit of biohacking, and careful interpretation of test results, rapid tests can still be a valuable tool, despite their imperfections. THE GOOD NEWS Most rapid tests (aka lateral flow assays) can Read more…
January 2, 2022
Qué hacer si has estado expuesto???
Posts en Español Staying Safe
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
January 1, 2022
Happy, happy New Year to our Dear Pandemic community!
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Our path through this pandemic may not be linear, but we’re staying right here with you to help absorb all the twists and turns. They say we often overestimate what we can get done in a day, but underestimate what we can accomplish in a year. As we strain to see through this current Omicron Read more…
The FDA has amended the Pfizer emergency use authorization to: ❇️ Expand the use of booster doses to kids aged 12-15 years ❇️ Shorten the recommended time between second and booster dose to 5 months (instead of 6) in those aged 12 years and older ❇️ Allow kids 5-11 who have certain immunocompromising conditions to Read more…
What can I do for a school nurse today?
Families/Kids Women in STEMAshley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Escalating COVID-19 cases and changing guidelines fall directly on the shoulders of school nurses. School nurses maintain the preventative and daily health of millions of children and are key in navigating COVID-19 risk mitigation. Here’s a few ideas to help out these unbelievable professionals. Layer on the patience, kindness, and grace. This is the “Monday-est” Read more…
January 2, 2022
UPDATE on detecting Omicron with Rapid Antigen Tests:
COVID Variants Testing and Contact Tracing
Chana Davis, PhD
Over the last few weeks, rapid tests have detected many COVID cases, but often not as early as we’d like them to. With a bit of biohacking, and careful interpretation of test results, rapid tests can still be a valuable tool, despite their imperfections. THE GOOD NEWS Most rapid tests (aka lateral flow assays) can Read more…
January 2, 2022
Qué hacer si has estado expuesto???
Posts en Español Staying Safe
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
January 1, 2022
Happy, happy New Year to our Dear Pandemic community!
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Our path through this pandemic may not be linear, but we’re staying right here with you to help absorb all the twists and turns. They say we often overestimate what we can get done in a day, but underestimate what we can accomplish in a year. As we strain to see through this current Omicron Read more…
Escalating COVID-19 cases and changing guidelines fall directly on the shoulders of school nurses. School nurses maintain the preventative and daily health of millions of children and are key in navigating COVID-19 risk mitigation. Here’s a few ideas to help out these unbelievable professionals. Layer on the patience, kindness, and grace. This is the “Monday-est” Read more…
UPDATE on detecting Omicron with Rapid Antigen Tests:
COVID Variants Testing and Contact TracingChana Davis, PhD
Over the last few weeks, rapid tests have detected many COVID cases, but often not as early as we’d like them to. With a bit of biohacking, and careful interpretation of test results, rapid tests can still be a valuable tool, despite their imperfections. THE GOOD NEWS Most rapid tests (aka lateral flow assays) can Read more…
January 2, 2022
Qué hacer si has estado expuesto???
Posts en Español Staying Safe
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
January 1, 2022
Happy, happy New Year to our Dear Pandemic community!
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Our path through this pandemic may not be linear, but we’re staying right here with you to help absorb all the twists and turns. They say we often overestimate what we can get done in a day, but underestimate what we can accomplish in a year. As we strain to see through this current Omicron Read more…
Over the last few weeks, rapid tests have detected many COVID cases, but often not as early as we’d like them to. With a bit of biohacking, and careful interpretation of test results, rapid tests can still be a valuable tool, despite their imperfections. THE GOOD NEWS Most rapid tests (aka lateral flow assays) can Read more…
Qué hacer si has estado expuesto???
Posts en Español Staying SafeAparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
January 1, 2022
Happy, happy New Year to our Dear Pandemic community!
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Our path through this pandemic may not be linear, but we’re staying right here with you to help absorb all the twists and turns. They say we often overestimate what we can get done in a day, but underestimate what we can accomplish in a year. As we strain to see through this current Omicron Read more…
Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
Happy, happy New Year to our Dear Pandemic community!
VaccinesJennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Our path through this pandemic may not be linear, but we’re staying right here with you to help absorb all the twists and turns. They say we often overestimate what we can get done in a day, but underestimate what we can accomplish in a year. As we strain to see through this current Omicron Read more…
Our path through this pandemic may not be linear, but we’re staying right here with you to help absorb all the twists and turns. They say we often overestimate what we can get done in a day, but underestimate what we can accomplish in a year. As we strain to see through this current Omicron Read more…