¿Hay escasez de sangre? ¿Qué puedo hacer?
General Health Posts en Español
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
🩸 Sí, la Cruz Roja declaró una crisis de sangre nacional en EE.UU. en enero de 2022 durante la oleada máxima de la cepa Omicron. 💧 ¿Por qué no habría sangre? Hay menos jóvenes que están donando sangre, los sitios comunitarios de donación de sangre están cerrando y hay menos campañas de donación de sangre Read more…
Does COVID-19 infection increase my risk of diabetes?
Uncategorized
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: A new study published in The Lancet suggests that people who had a COVID-19 infection are at increased risk of developing diabetes within a year. Research is piling up to show that COVID-19 infections can result in long term health consequences. Last month, a study was published in the medical journal The Lancet asking Read more…
Meet Those Nerdy Girls: Dr. Megan Madsen
Women in STEM
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
It’s time to meet another one of Those Nerdy Girls. This time we are delighted to introduce Dr. Megan Madsen, D.O. 👩⚕️ What’s a D.O.? We’re so glad you asked. It stands for Doctor of Osteopathy. Dr. Madsen says: “Our education mirrors M.D. programs for medical curriculum, and we also get extra training in musculoskeletal Read more…
Series on Logical Fallacies – The Ad Hominem Fallacy
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Kristen Panthagani, MD, PhD
At Dear Pandemic, we want to dish out science facts AND equip our readers with tools to make sense of data and science themselves. This is post is part of an ongoing series by Dr. Kristen Panthagani of You Can Know Things, in which she dissects common logical fallacies that have led people astray during Read more…
Dí positivo a COVID. ¿Significa que soy contagioso?
Biology/Immunity Infection and Spread Posts en Español
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Si dio positivo a COVID con una prueba rápida de antígeno, asuma que es contagioso. Un resultado positivo por PCR no indica que es contagioso porque la PCR puede ser positiva durante semanas después del período infeccioso. Ni la PCR ni las pruebas rápidas miden directamente la capacidad de propagación de un paciente de COVID Read more…
2nd boosters: what do we know?
Vaccines
A: With BA.2 on the rise, getting your next booster shot if you’re eligible (50+ or immunocompromised, in the U.S.) can keep your protection high with little downside. What we know right now is that a second booster shot poses few risks, but the benefits vary from person to person. And we don’t yet have Read more…
Dr. Jennifer Dowd Wins PAA Award!
Women in STEM
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
👑 Nerdy Girl News! 👑 On Friday, Dear Pandemic’s own Editor-in-Chief Dr. Jennifer Dowd won a fancy award from the largest scientific association of demographers, the Population Association of America. She received the 2022 Clifford C. Clogg Award for Mid-Career Achievement. During the award ceremony, her work here at Dear Pandemic was highlighted as one Read more…
Dear Pandemic Live Q&A 04-08-22
COVID Variants Testing and Contact Tracing Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Live Q&As with Those Nerdy Girls are back! Dear Pandemic co-founder Dr. Malia Jones is handing over the Live Q&A torch to Dr. Chana Davis Fueled By Science. Malia and Chana will talk about 4th shots / second boosters, the new Omicron strain, vaccines for kids, and rapid tests for Omicron. ➡️ 0:00-1:24 Welcome and introductions Read more…
Can I take an antibody test to see if I need a booster shot?
Testing and Contact Tracing Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Unfortunately, no. TL;DR: 💥Our current antibody tests can’t tell us precisely how well someone is protected from COVID-19 infection or disease. Whether you have been previously infected, vaccinated, boosted or a combination of the three, the recent authorization of additional booster shots has people wondering if there is a way to tell if you Read more…
Estoy retrasado con mis evaluaciones preventivas – ¿Es seguro agendar citas ahora?
General Health Posts en Español
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Mientras la pandemia se prolonga, muchas personas están atrasadas en sus evaluaciones rutinarias de tratamiento de cáncer. Es seguro retomar esa rutina dentro del seguimiento de su tratamiento, si aún no ha acudido a sus citas, considere reiniciar su programa preventivo. “Me faltó mi mamografía el año pasado, la he estado postergando hasta que la Read more…
Heard of that new pill to treat COVID-19? Here is what you need to know!
Treatments
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
TL;DR: The FDA gave emergency use authorization to Paxlovid, an antiviral pill, that may reduce the risk of hospitalization and death for people who have mild to moderate COVID-19 infections and are at increased risk of getting severely ill. While this is super exciting news, it is not a magic answer to stopping the pandemic. Read more…
Live Q&As are back this Friday, 4/8, @ 1:00 pm EDT!
Uncategorized
Gretchen Peterson, Chief Operations Officer
Live Q&As with Those Nerdy Girls are back! Dear Pandemic co-founder Dr. Malia Jones is handing over the Live Q&A torch to Dr. Chana Davis. Link to Live Malia and Chana will talk about 4th shots / second boosters, the new Omicron strain, vaccines for kids, and rapid tests for Omicron. NOTE: Video will be Read more…
¿Debería aplicarme una dosis de refuerzo si ya he tenido COVID-19?
Biology/Immunity Posts en Español Vaccines
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
¡Por supuesto! Incluso si ya se ha sido infectado, se recomienda que reciba la dosis de refuerzo de la vacuna contra el COVID-19. Existe evidencia de que la inmunidad híbrida, o la inmunidad obtenida al vacunarse más la inmunidad ganada por una infección, puede brindar una buena protección contra el COVID-19. ¿Pero por qué debería Read more…
Do I need a 2nd booster?
Vaccines
Megan Madsen, DO
A friendly Family Medicine physician’s thoughts. At this point in the pandemic, it’s easy to oscillate between feeling weary at the thought of more vaccines (Will we ever have had enough?!) and feeling panicked at the idea of being left unprotected (What if I don’t get a booster for my booster? Will I need a Read more…
Series on Logical Fallacies – The Strawman Fallacy
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Kristen Panthagani, MD, PhD
At Dear Pandemic, we want to dish out science facts AND equip our readers with tools to make sense of data and science themselves. This is the sixth post in an ongoing series by Dr. Kristen Panthagani of You Can Know Things, in which she dissects common logical fallacies that have led people astray during Read more…
I got J&J. Which booster should I get?
Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: First of all, there is no question that you SHOULD get a booster. As for which one, either of the mRNA vaccines is recommended for nearly everyone who got J&J as their first vaccine. And if you got J&J and you already got a booster, you may now be eligible for another one–read on Read more…
Moderna pide autorización en EE.UU. para su vacuna contral el COVID-19 para niños
Families/Kids Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
La vacuna Moderna para niños proporcionó una buena respuesta inmune y con un perfil de seguridad favorable pero su eficacia contra síntomas leves no fue tan alta como en los estudios anteriores (probablemente debido a la variante de Omicron). Moderna anunció hace 2 semanas (a través de un comunicado de prensa) que solicitarán una autorización Read more…
📣 Have you heard about the new covid.gov website?
Masks Testing and Contact Tracing Treatments Vaccines
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Yes! ✋🏾 We have! ✋🏾 It is still early, but it is pretty neat from a nerdy girl standpoint. It helps people get a lot of questions answered in one place. We tried it out and especially thought it was helpful to order free COVID-19 tests and to find COVID-19 treatment once someone receives a Read more…
La pregunta que muchos nos estamos haciendo … ¿debería dejar de usar mascarilla??
Posts en Español Staying Safe
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Si bien nos ENCANTARÍA ofrecer una conclusión sobre si es una opción segura descontinuar el uso de las mascarillas, recuerde que no hay resoluciones definitivas. El uso de la mascarilla es una decisión que oscila en la escala de la percepción del riesgo, es decir, la dimensión que le haga sentir “más protegido” o “mejor Read more…
Is there any easy way to determine whether and for how long I need to isolate or quarantine?
Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Yes! The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention just released a handy on-line calculator! Enter answers to a few short questions into the calculator here and get an estimate of the date you can stop isolating if you have COVID-19 or quarantining if you were exposed to someone who does! The calculator takes Read more…
🩸 Sí, la Cruz Roja declaró una crisis de sangre nacional en EE.UU. en enero de 2022 durante la oleada máxima de la cepa Omicron. 💧 ¿Por qué no habría sangre? Hay menos jóvenes que están donando sangre, los sitios comunitarios de donación de sangre están cerrando y hay menos campañas de donación de sangre Read more…
Does COVID-19 infection increase my risk of diabetes?
UncategorizedSarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: A new study published in The Lancet suggests that people who had a COVID-19 infection are at increased risk of developing diabetes within a year. Research is piling up to show that COVID-19 infections can result in long term health consequences. Last month, a study was published in the medical journal The Lancet asking Read more…
Meet Those Nerdy Girls: Dr. Megan Madsen
Women in STEM
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
It’s time to meet another one of Those Nerdy Girls. This time we are delighted to introduce Dr. Megan Madsen, D.O. 👩⚕️ What’s a D.O.? We’re so glad you asked. It stands for Doctor of Osteopathy. Dr. Madsen says: “Our education mirrors M.D. programs for medical curriculum, and we also get extra training in musculoskeletal Read more…
Series on Logical Fallacies – The Ad Hominem Fallacy
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Kristen Panthagani, MD, PhD
At Dear Pandemic, we want to dish out science facts AND equip our readers with tools to make sense of data and science themselves. This is post is part of an ongoing series by Dr. Kristen Panthagani of You Can Know Things, in which she dissects common logical fallacies that have led people astray during Read more…
Dí positivo a COVID. ¿Significa que soy contagioso?
Biology/Immunity Infection and Spread Posts en Español
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Si dio positivo a COVID con una prueba rápida de antígeno, asuma que es contagioso. Un resultado positivo por PCR no indica que es contagioso porque la PCR puede ser positiva durante semanas después del período infeccioso. Ni la PCR ni las pruebas rápidas miden directamente la capacidad de propagación de un paciente de COVID Read more…
2nd boosters: what do we know?
Vaccines
A: With BA.2 on the rise, getting your next booster shot if you’re eligible (50+ or immunocompromised, in the U.S.) can keep your protection high with little downside. What we know right now is that a second booster shot poses few risks, but the benefits vary from person to person. And we don’t yet have Read more…
Dr. Jennifer Dowd Wins PAA Award!
Women in STEM
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
👑 Nerdy Girl News! 👑 On Friday, Dear Pandemic’s own Editor-in-Chief Dr. Jennifer Dowd won a fancy award from the largest scientific association of demographers, the Population Association of America. She received the 2022 Clifford C. Clogg Award for Mid-Career Achievement. During the award ceremony, her work here at Dear Pandemic was highlighted as one Read more…
Dear Pandemic Live Q&A 04-08-22
COVID Variants Testing and Contact Tracing Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Live Q&As with Those Nerdy Girls are back! Dear Pandemic co-founder Dr. Malia Jones is handing over the Live Q&A torch to Dr. Chana Davis Fueled By Science. Malia and Chana will talk about 4th shots / second boosters, the new Omicron strain, vaccines for kids, and rapid tests for Omicron. ➡️ 0:00-1:24 Welcome and introductions Read more…
Can I take an antibody test to see if I need a booster shot?
Testing and Contact Tracing Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Unfortunately, no. TL;DR: 💥Our current antibody tests can’t tell us precisely how well someone is protected from COVID-19 infection or disease. Whether you have been previously infected, vaccinated, boosted or a combination of the three, the recent authorization of additional booster shots has people wondering if there is a way to tell if you Read more…
Estoy retrasado con mis evaluaciones preventivas – ¿Es seguro agendar citas ahora?
General Health Posts en Español
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Mientras la pandemia se prolonga, muchas personas están atrasadas en sus evaluaciones rutinarias de tratamiento de cáncer. Es seguro retomar esa rutina dentro del seguimiento de su tratamiento, si aún no ha acudido a sus citas, considere reiniciar su programa preventivo. “Me faltó mi mamografía el año pasado, la he estado postergando hasta que la Read more…
Heard of that new pill to treat COVID-19? Here is what you need to know!
Treatments
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
TL;DR: The FDA gave emergency use authorization to Paxlovid, an antiviral pill, that may reduce the risk of hospitalization and death for people who have mild to moderate COVID-19 infections and are at increased risk of getting severely ill. While this is super exciting news, it is not a magic answer to stopping the pandemic. Read more…
Live Q&As are back this Friday, 4/8, @ 1:00 pm EDT!
Uncategorized
Gretchen Peterson, Chief Operations Officer
Live Q&As with Those Nerdy Girls are back! Dear Pandemic co-founder Dr. Malia Jones is handing over the Live Q&A torch to Dr. Chana Davis. Link to Live Malia and Chana will talk about 4th shots / second boosters, the new Omicron strain, vaccines for kids, and rapid tests for Omicron. NOTE: Video will be Read more…
¿Debería aplicarme una dosis de refuerzo si ya he tenido COVID-19?
Biology/Immunity Posts en Español Vaccines
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
¡Por supuesto! Incluso si ya se ha sido infectado, se recomienda que reciba la dosis de refuerzo de la vacuna contra el COVID-19. Existe evidencia de que la inmunidad híbrida, o la inmunidad obtenida al vacunarse más la inmunidad ganada por una infección, puede brindar una buena protección contra el COVID-19. ¿Pero por qué debería Read more…
Do I need a 2nd booster?
Vaccines
Megan Madsen, DO
A friendly Family Medicine physician’s thoughts. At this point in the pandemic, it’s easy to oscillate between feeling weary at the thought of more vaccines (Will we ever have had enough?!) and feeling panicked at the idea of being left unprotected (What if I don’t get a booster for my booster? Will I need a Read more…
Series on Logical Fallacies – The Strawman Fallacy
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Kristen Panthagani, MD, PhD
At Dear Pandemic, we want to dish out science facts AND equip our readers with tools to make sense of data and science themselves. This is the sixth post in an ongoing series by Dr. Kristen Panthagani of You Can Know Things, in which she dissects common logical fallacies that have led people astray during Read more…
I got J&J. Which booster should I get?
Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: First of all, there is no question that you SHOULD get a booster. As for which one, either of the mRNA vaccines is recommended for nearly everyone who got J&J as their first vaccine. And if you got J&J and you already got a booster, you may now be eligible for another one–read on Read more…
Moderna pide autorización en EE.UU. para su vacuna contral el COVID-19 para niños
Families/Kids Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
La vacuna Moderna para niños proporcionó una buena respuesta inmune y con un perfil de seguridad favorable pero su eficacia contra síntomas leves no fue tan alta como en los estudios anteriores (probablemente debido a la variante de Omicron). Moderna anunció hace 2 semanas (a través de un comunicado de prensa) que solicitarán una autorización Read more…
📣 Have you heard about the new covid.gov website?
Masks Testing and Contact Tracing Treatments Vaccines
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Yes! ✋🏾 We have! ✋🏾 It is still early, but it is pretty neat from a nerdy girl standpoint. It helps people get a lot of questions answered in one place. We tried it out and especially thought it was helpful to order free COVID-19 tests and to find COVID-19 treatment once someone receives a Read more…
La pregunta que muchos nos estamos haciendo … ¿debería dejar de usar mascarilla??
Posts en Español Staying Safe
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Si bien nos ENCANTARÍA ofrecer una conclusión sobre si es una opción segura descontinuar el uso de las mascarillas, recuerde que no hay resoluciones definitivas. El uso de la mascarilla es una decisión que oscila en la escala de la percepción del riesgo, es decir, la dimensión que le haga sentir “más protegido” o “mejor Read more…
Is there any easy way to determine whether and for how long I need to isolate or quarantine?
Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Yes! The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention just released a handy on-line calculator! Enter answers to a few short questions into the calculator here and get an estimate of the date you can stop isolating if you have COVID-19 or quarantining if you were exposed to someone who does! The calculator takes Read more…
A: A new study published in The Lancet suggests that people who had a COVID-19 infection are at increased risk of developing diabetes within a year. Research is piling up to show that COVID-19 infections can result in long term health consequences. Last month, a study was published in the medical journal The Lancet asking Read more…
Meet Those Nerdy Girls: Dr. Megan Madsen
Women in STEMMalia Jones, PhD MPH
It’s time to meet another one of Those Nerdy Girls. This time we are delighted to introduce Dr. Megan Madsen, D.O. 👩⚕️ What’s a D.O.? We’re so glad you asked. It stands for Doctor of Osteopathy. Dr. Madsen says: “Our education mirrors M.D. programs for medical curriculum, and we also get extra training in musculoskeletal Read more…
Series on Logical Fallacies – The Ad Hominem Fallacy
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Kristen Panthagani, MD, PhD
At Dear Pandemic, we want to dish out science facts AND equip our readers with tools to make sense of data and science themselves. This is post is part of an ongoing series by Dr. Kristen Panthagani of You Can Know Things, in which she dissects common logical fallacies that have led people astray during Read more…
Dí positivo a COVID. ¿Significa que soy contagioso?
Biology/Immunity Infection and Spread Posts en Español
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Si dio positivo a COVID con una prueba rápida de antígeno, asuma que es contagioso. Un resultado positivo por PCR no indica que es contagioso porque la PCR puede ser positiva durante semanas después del período infeccioso. Ni la PCR ni las pruebas rápidas miden directamente la capacidad de propagación de un paciente de COVID Read more…
2nd boosters: what do we know?
Vaccines
A: With BA.2 on the rise, getting your next booster shot if you’re eligible (50+ or immunocompromised, in the U.S.) can keep your protection high with little downside. What we know right now is that a second booster shot poses few risks, but the benefits vary from person to person. And we don’t yet have Read more…
Dr. Jennifer Dowd Wins PAA Award!
Women in STEM
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
👑 Nerdy Girl News! 👑 On Friday, Dear Pandemic’s own Editor-in-Chief Dr. Jennifer Dowd won a fancy award from the largest scientific association of demographers, the Population Association of America. She received the 2022 Clifford C. Clogg Award for Mid-Career Achievement. During the award ceremony, her work here at Dear Pandemic was highlighted as one Read more…
Dear Pandemic Live Q&A 04-08-22
COVID Variants Testing and Contact Tracing Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Live Q&As with Those Nerdy Girls are back! Dear Pandemic co-founder Dr. Malia Jones is handing over the Live Q&A torch to Dr. Chana Davis Fueled By Science. Malia and Chana will talk about 4th shots / second boosters, the new Omicron strain, vaccines for kids, and rapid tests for Omicron. ➡️ 0:00-1:24 Welcome and introductions Read more…
Can I take an antibody test to see if I need a booster shot?
Testing and Contact Tracing Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Unfortunately, no. TL;DR: 💥Our current antibody tests can’t tell us precisely how well someone is protected from COVID-19 infection or disease. Whether you have been previously infected, vaccinated, boosted or a combination of the three, the recent authorization of additional booster shots has people wondering if there is a way to tell if you Read more…
Estoy retrasado con mis evaluaciones preventivas – ¿Es seguro agendar citas ahora?
General Health Posts en Español
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Mientras la pandemia se prolonga, muchas personas están atrasadas en sus evaluaciones rutinarias de tratamiento de cáncer. Es seguro retomar esa rutina dentro del seguimiento de su tratamiento, si aún no ha acudido a sus citas, considere reiniciar su programa preventivo. “Me faltó mi mamografía el año pasado, la he estado postergando hasta que la Read more…
Heard of that new pill to treat COVID-19? Here is what you need to know!
Treatments
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
TL;DR: The FDA gave emergency use authorization to Paxlovid, an antiviral pill, that may reduce the risk of hospitalization and death for people who have mild to moderate COVID-19 infections and are at increased risk of getting severely ill. While this is super exciting news, it is not a magic answer to stopping the pandemic. Read more…
Live Q&As are back this Friday, 4/8, @ 1:00 pm EDT!
Uncategorized
Gretchen Peterson, Chief Operations Officer
Live Q&As with Those Nerdy Girls are back! Dear Pandemic co-founder Dr. Malia Jones is handing over the Live Q&A torch to Dr. Chana Davis. Link to Live Malia and Chana will talk about 4th shots / second boosters, the new Omicron strain, vaccines for kids, and rapid tests for Omicron. NOTE: Video will be Read more…
¿Debería aplicarme una dosis de refuerzo si ya he tenido COVID-19?
Biology/Immunity Posts en Español Vaccines
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
¡Por supuesto! Incluso si ya se ha sido infectado, se recomienda que reciba la dosis de refuerzo de la vacuna contra el COVID-19. Existe evidencia de que la inmunidad híbrida, o la inmunidad obtenida al vacunarse más la inmunidad ganada por una infección, puede brindar una buena protección contra el COVID-19. ¿Pero por qué debería Read more…
Do I need a 2nd booster?
Vaccines
Megan Madsen, DO
A friendly Family Medicine physician’s thoughts. At this point in the pandemic, it’s easy to oscillate between feeling weary at the thought of more vaccines (Will we ever have had enough?!) and feeling panicked at the idea of being left unprotected (What if I don’t get a booster for my booster? Will I need a Read more…
Series on Logical Fallacies – The Strawman Fallacy
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Kristen Panthagani, MD, PhD
At Dear Pandemic, we want to dish out science facts AND equip our readers with tools to make sense of data and science themselves. This is the sixth post in an ongoing series by Dr. Kristen Panthagani of You Can Know Things, in which she dissects common logical fallacies that have led people astray during Read more…
I got J&J. Which booster should I get?
Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: First of all, there is no question that you SHOULD get a booster. As for which one, either of the mRNA vaccines is recommended for nearly everyone who got J&J as their first vaccine. And if you got J&J and you already got a booster, you may now be eligible for another one–read on Read more…
Moderna pide autorización en EE.UU. para su vacuna contral el COVID-19 para niños
Families/Kids Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
La vacuna Moderna para niños proporcionó una buena respuesta inmune y con un perfil de seguridad favorable pero su eficacia contra síntomas leves no fue tan alta como en los estudios anteriores (probablemente debido a la variante de Omicron). Moderna anunció hace 2 semanas (a través de un comunicado de prensa) que solicitarán una autorización Read more…
📣 Have you heard about the new covid.gov website?
Masks Testing and Contact Tracing Treatments Vaccines
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Yes! ✋🏾 We have! ✋🏾 It is still early, but it is pretty neat from a nerdy girl standpoint. It helps people get a lot of questions answered in one place. We tried it out and especially thought it was helpful to order free COVID-19 tests and to find COVID-19 treatment once someone receives a Read more…
La pregunta que muchos nos estamos haciendo … ¿debería dejar de usar mascarilla??
Posts en Español Staying Safe
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Si bien nos ENCANTARÍA ofrecer una conclusión sobre si es una opción segura descontinuar el uso de las mascarillas, recuerde que no hay resoluciones definitivas. El uso de la mascarilla es una decisión que oscila en la escala de la percepción del riesgo, es decir, la dimensión que le haga sentir “más protegido” o “mejor Read more…
Is there any easy way to determine whether and for how long I need to isolate or quarantine?
Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Yes! The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention just released a handy on-line calculator! Enter answers to a few short questions into the calculator here and get an estimate of the date you can stop isolating if you have COVID-19 or quarantining if you were exposed to someone who does! The calculator takes Read more…
It’s time to meet another one of Those Nerdy Girls. This time we are delighted to introduce Dr. Megan Madsen, D.O. 👩⚕️ What’s a D.O.? We’re so glad you asked. It stands for Doctor of Osteopathy. Dr. Madsen says: “Our education mirrors M.D. programs for medical curriculum, and we also get extra training in musculoskeletal Read more…
Series on Logical Fallacies – The Ad Hominem Fallacy
Uncertainty and MisinformationKristen Panthagani, MD, PhD
At Dear Pandemic, we want to dish out science facts AND equip our readers with tools to make sense of data and science themselves. This is post is part of an ongoing series by Dr. Kristen Panthagani of You Can Know Things, in which she dissects common logical fallacies that have led people astray during Read more…
Dí positivo a COVID. ¿Significa que soy contagioso?
Biology/Immunity Infection and Spread Posts en Español
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Si dio positivo a COVID con una prueba rápida de antígeno, asuma que es contagioso. Un resultado positivo por PCR no indica que es contagioso porque la PCR puede ser positiva durante semanas después del período infeccioso. Ni la PCR ni las pruebas rápidas miden directamente la capacidad de propagación de un paciente de COVID Read more…
2nd boosters: what do we know?
Vaccines
A: With BA.2 on the rise, getting your next booster shot if you’re eligible (50+ or immunocompromised, in the U.S.) can keep your protection high with little downside. What we know right now is that a second booster shot poses few risks, but the benefits vary from person to person. And we don’t yet have Read more…
Dr. Jennifer Dowd Wins PAA Award!
Women in STEM
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
👑 Nerdy Girl News! 👑 On Friday, Dear Pandemic’s own Editor-in-Chief Dr. Jennifer Dowd won a fancy award from the largest scientific association of demographers, the Population Association of America. She received the 2022 Clifford C. Clogg Award for Mid-Career Achievement. During the award ceremony, her work here at Dear Pandemic was highlighted as one Read more…
Dear Pandemic Live Q&A 04-08-22
COVID Variants Testing and Contact Tracing Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Live Q&As with Those Nerdy Girls are back! Dear Pandemic co-founder Dr. Malia Jones is handing over the Live Q&A torch to Dr. Chana Davis Fueled By Science. Malia and Chana will talk about 4th shots / second boosters, the new Omicron strain, vaccines for kids, and rapid tests for Omicron. ➡️ 0:00-1:24 Welcome and introductions Read more…
Can I take an antibody test to see if I need a booster shot?
Testing and Contact Tracing Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Unfortunately, no. TL;DR: 💥Our current antibody tests can’t tell us precisely how well someone is protected from COVID-19 infection or disease. Whether you have been previously infected, vaccinated, boosted or a combination of the three, the recent authorization of additional booster shots has people wondering if there is a way to tell if you Read more…
Estoy retrasado con mis evaluaciones preventivas – ¿Es seguro agendar citas ahora?
General Health Posts en Español
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Mientras la pandemia se prolonga, muchas personas están atrasadas en sus evaluaciones rutinarias de tratamiento de cáncer. Es seguro retomar esa rutina dentro del seguimiento de su tratamiento, si aún no ha acudido a sus citas, considere reiniciar su programa preventivo. “Me faltó mi mamografía el año pasado, la he estado postergando hasta que la Read more…
Heard of that new pill to treat COVID-19? Here is what you need to know!
Treatments
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
TL;DR: The FDA gave emergency use authorization to Paxlovid, an antiviral pill, that may reduce the risk of hospitalization and death for people who have mild to moderate COVID-19 infections and are at increased risk of getting severely ill. While this is super exciting news, it is not a magic answer to stopping the pandemic. Read more…
Live Q&As are back this Friday, 4/8, @ 1:00 pm EDT!
Uncategorized
Gretchen Peterson, Chief Operations Officer
Live Q&As with Those Nerdy Girls are back! Dear Pandemic co-founder Dr. Malia Jones is handing over the Live Q&A torch to Dr. Chana Davis. Link to Live Malia and Chana will talk about 4th shots / second boosters, the new Omicron strain, vaccines for kids, and rapid tests for Omicron. NOTE: Video will be Read more…
¿Debería aplicarme una dosis de refuerzo si ya he tenido COVID-19?
Biology/Immunity Posts en Español Vaccines
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
¡Por supuesto! Incluso si ya se ha sido infectado, se recomienda que reciba la dosis de refuerzo de la vacuna contra el COVID-19. Existe evidencia de que la inmunidad híbrida, o la inmunidad obtenida al vacunarse más la inmunidad ganada por una infección, puede brindar una buena protección contra el COVID-19. ¿Pero por qué debería Read more…
Do I need a 2nd booster?
Vaccines
Megan Madsen, DO
A friendly Family Medicine physician’s thoughts. At this point in the pandemic, it’s easy to oscillate between feeling weary at the thought of more vaccines (Will we ever have had enough?!) and feeling panicked at the idea of being left unprotected (What if I don’t get a booster for my booster? Will I need a Read more…
Series on Logical Fallacies – The Strawman Fallacy
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Kristen Panthagani, MD, PhD
At Dear Pandemic, we want to dish out science facts AND equip our readers with tools to make sense of data and science themselves. This is the sixth post in an ongoing series by Dr. Kristen Panthagani of You Can Know Things, in which she dissects common logical fallacies that have led people astray during Read more…
I got J&J. Which booster should I get?
Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: First of all, there is no question that you SHOULD get a booster. As for which one, either of the mRNA vaccines is recommended for nearly everyone who got J&J as their first vaccine. And if you got J&J and you already got a booster, you may now be eligible for another one–read on Read more…
Moderna pide autorización en EE.UU. para su vacuna contral el COVID-19 para niños
Families/Kids Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
La vacuna Moderna para niños proporcionó una buena respuesta inmune y con un perfil de seguridad favorable pero su eficacia contra síntomas leves no fue tan alta como en los estudios anteriores (probablemente debido a la variante de Omicron). Moderna anunció hace 2 semanas (a través de un comunicado de prensa) que solicitarán una autorización Read more…
📣 Have you heard about the new covid.gov website?
Masks Testing and Contact Tracing Treatments Vaccines
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Yes! ✋🏾 We have! ✋🏾 It is still early, but it is pretty neat from a nerdy girl standpoint. It helps people get a lot of questions answered in one place. We tried it out and especially thought it was helpful to order free COVID-19 tests and to find COVID-19 treatment once someone receives a Read more…
La pregunta que muchos nos estamos haciendo … ¿debería dejar de usar mascarilla??
Posts en Español Staying Safe
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Si bien nos ENCANTARÍA ofrecer una conclusión sobre si es una opción segura descontinuar el uso de las mascarillas, recuerde que no hay resoluciones definitivas. El uso de la mascarilla es una decisión que oscila en la escala de la percepción del riesgo, es decir, la dimensión que le haga sentir “más protegido” o “mejor Read more…
Is there any easy way to determine whether and for how long I need to isolate or quarantine?
Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Yes! The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention just released a handy on-line calculator! Enter answers to a few short questions into the calculator here and get an estimate of the date you can stop isolating if you have COVID-19 or quarantining if you were exposed to someone who does! The calculator takes Read more…
At Dear Pandemic, we want to dish out science facts AND equip our readers with tools to make sense of data and science themselves. This is post is part of an ongoing series by Dr. Kristen Panthagani of You Can Know Things, in which she dissects common logical fallacies that have led people astray during Read more…
Dí positivo a COVID. ¿Significa que soy contagioso?
Biology/Immunity Infection and Spread Posts en EspañolSandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Si dio positivo a COVID con una prueba rápida de antígeno, asuma que es contagioso. Un resultado positivo por PCR no indica que es contagioso porque la PCR puede ser positiva durante semanas después del período infeccioso. Ni la PCR ni las pruebas rápidas miden directamente la capacidad de propagación de un paciente de COVID Read more…
2nd boosters: what do we know?
Vaccines
A: With BA.2 on the rise, getting your next booster shot if you’re eligible (50+ or immunocompromised, in the U.S.) can keep your protection high with little downside. What we know right now is that a second booster shot poses few risks, but the benefits vary from person to person. And we don’t yet have Read more…
Dr. Jennifer Dowd Wins PAA Award!
Women in STEM
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
👑 Nerdy Girl News! 👑 On Friday, Dear Pandemic’s own Editor-in-Chief Dr. Jennifer Dowd won a fancy award from the largest scientific association of demographers, the Population Association of America. She received the 2022 Clifford C. Clogg Award for Mid-Career Achievement. During the award ceremony, her work here at Dear Pandemic was highlighted as one Read more…
Dear Pandemic Live Q&A 04-08-22
COVID Variants Testing and Contact Tracing Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Live Q&As with Those Nerdy Girls are back! Dear Pandemic co-founder Dr. Malia Jones is handing over the Live Q&A torch to Dr. Chana Davis Fueled By Science. Malia and Chana will talk about 4th shots / second boosters, the new Omicron strain, vaccines for kids, and rapid tests for Omicron. ➡️ 0:00-1:24 Welcome and introductions Read more…
Can I take an antibody test to see if I need a booster shot?
Testing and Contact Tracing Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Unfortunately, no. TL;DR: 💥Our current antibody tests can’t tell us precisely how well someone is protected from COVID-19 infection or disease. Whether you have been previously infected, vaccinated, boosted or a combination of the three, the recent authorization of additional booster shots has people wondering if there is a way to tell if you Read more…
Estoy retrasado con mis evaluaciones preventivas – ¿Es seguro agendar citas ahora?
General Health Posts en Español
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Mientras la pandemia se prolonga, muchas personas están atrasadas en sus evaluaciones rutinarias de tratamiento de cáncer. Es seguro retomar esa rutina dentro del seguimiento de su tratamiento, si aún no ha acudido a sus citas, considere reiniciar su programa preventivo. “Me faltó mi mamografía el año pasado, la he estado postergando hasta que la Read more…
Heard of that new pill to treat COVID-19? Here is what you need to know!
Treatments
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
TL;DR: The FDA gave emergency use authorization to Paxlovid, an antiviral pill, that may reduce the risk of hospitalization and death for people who have mild to moderate COVID-19 infections and are at increased risk of getting severely ill. While this is super exciting news, it is not a magic answer to stopping the pandemic. Read more…
Live Q&As are back this Friday, 4/8, @ 1:00 pm EDT!
Uncategorized
Gretchen Peterson, Chief Operations Officer
Live Q&As with Those Nerdy Girls are back! Dear Pandemic co-founder Dr. Malia Jones is handing over the Live Q&A torch to Dr. Chana Davis. Link to Live Malia and Chana will talk about 4th shots / second boosters, the new Omicron strain, vaccines for kids, and rapid tests for Omicron. NOTE: Video will be Read more…
¿Debería aplicarme una dosis de refuerzo si ya he tenido COVID-19?
Biology/Immunity Posts en Español Vaccines
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
¡Por supuesto! Incluso si ya se ha sido infectado, se recomienda que reciba la dosis de refuerzo de la vacuna contra el COVID-19. Existe evidencia de que la inmunidad híbrida, o la inmunidad obtenida al vacunarse más la inmunidad ganada por una infección, puede brindar una buena protección contra el COVID-19. ¿Pero por qué debería Read more…
Do I need a 2nd booster?
Vaccines
Megan Madsen, DO
A friendly Family Medicine physician’s thoughts. At this point in the pandemic, it’s easy to oscillate between feeling weary at the thought of more vaccines (Will we ever have had enough?!) and feeling panicked at the idea of being left unprotected (What if I don’t get a booster for my booster? Will I need a Read more…
Series on Logical Fallacies – The Strawman Fallacy
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Kristen Panthagani, MD, PhD
At Dear Pandemic, we want to dish out science facts AND equip our readers with tools to make sense of data and science themselves. This is the sixth post in an ongoing series by Dr. Kristen Panthagani of You Can Know Things, in which she dissects common logical fallacies that have led people astray during Read more…
I got J&J. Which booster should I get?
Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: First of all, there is no question that you SHOULD get a booster. As for which one, either of the mRNA vaccines is recommended for nearly everyone who got J&J as their first vaccine. And if you got J&J and you already got a booster, you may now be eligible for another one–read on Read more…
Moderna pide autorización en EE.UU. para su vacuna contral el COVID-19 para niños
Families/Kids Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
La vacuna Moderna para niños proporcionó una buena respuesta inmune y con un perfil de seguridad favorable pero su eficacia contra síntomas leves no fue tan alta como en los estudios anteriores (probablemente debido a la variante de Omicron). Moderna anunció hace 2 semanas (a través de un comunicado de prensa) que solicitarán una autorización Read more…
📣 Have you heard about the new covid.gov website?
Masks Testing and Contact Tracing Treatments Vaccines
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Yes! ✋🏾 We have! ✋🏾 It is still early, but it is pretty neat from a nerdy girl standpoint. It helps people get a lot of questions answered in one place. We tried it out and especially thought it was helpful to order free COVID-19 tests and to find COVID-19 treatment once someone receives a Read more…
La pregunta que muchos nos estamos haciendo … ¿debería dejar de usar mascarilla??
Posts en Español Staying Safe
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Si bien nos ENCANTARÍA ofrecer una conclusión sobre si es una opción segura descontinuar el uso de las mascarillas, recuerde que no hay resoluciones definitivas. El uso de la mascarilla es una decisión que oscila en la escala de la percepción del riesgo, es decir, la dimensión que le haga sentir “más protegido” o “mejor Read more…
Is there any easy way to determine whether and for how long I need to isolate or quarantine?
Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Yes! The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention just released a handy on-line calculator! Enter answers to a few short questions into the calculator here and get an estimate of the date you can stop isolating if you have COVID-19 or quarantining if you were exposed to someone who does! The calculator takes Read more…
Si dio positivo a COVID con una prueba rápida de antígeno, asuma que es contagioso. Un resultado positivo por PCR no indica que es contagioso porque la PCR puede ser positiva durante semanas después del período infeccioso. Ni la PCR ni las pruebas rápidas miden directamente la capacidad de propagación de un paciente de COVID Read more…
2nd boosters: what do we know?
VaccinesA: With BA.2 on the rise, getting your next booster shot if you’re eligible (50+ or immunocompromised, in the U.S.) can keep your protection high with little downside. What we know right now is that a second booster shot poses few risks, but the benefits vary from person to person. And we don’t yet have Read more…
Dr. Jennifer Dowd Wins PAA Award!
Women in STEMMalia Jones, PhD MPH
👑 Nerdy Girl News! 👑 On Friday, Dear Pandemic’s own Editor-in-Chief Dr. Jennifer Dowd won a fancy award from the largest scientific association of demographers, the Population Association of America. She received the 2022 Clifford C. Clogg Award for Mid-Career Achievement. During the award ceremony, her work here at Dear Pandemic was highlighted as one Read more…
Dear Pandemic Live Q&A 04-08-22
COVID Variants Testing and Contact Tracing Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Live Q&As with Those Nerdy Girls are back! Dear Pandemic co-founder Dr. Malia Jones is handing over the Live Q&A torch to Dr. Chana Davis Fueled By Science. Malia and Chana will talk about 4th shots / second boosters, the new Omicron strain, vaccines for kids, and rapid tests for Omicron. ➡️ 0:00-1:24 Welcome and introductions Read more…
Can I take an antibody test to see if I need a booster shot?
Testing and Contact Tracing Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Unfortunately, no. TL;DR: 💥Our current antibody tests can’t tell us precisely how well someone is protected from COVID-19 infection or disease. Whether you have been previously infected, vaccinated, boosted or a combination of the three, the recent authorization of additional booster shots has people wondering if there is a way to tell if you Read more…
Estoy retrasado con mis evaluaciones preventivas – ¿Es seguro agendar citas ahora?
General Health Posts en Español
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Mientras la pandemia se prolonga, muchas personas están atrasadas en sus evaluaciones rutinarias de tratamiento de cáncer. Es seguro retomar esa rutina dentro del seguimiento de su tratamiento, si aún no ha acudido a sus citas, considere reiniciar su programa preventivo. “Me faltó mi mamografía el año pasado, la he estado postergando hasta que la Read more…
Heard of that new pill to treat COVID-19? Here is what you need to know!
Treatments
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
TL;DR: The FDA gave emergency use authorization to Paxlovid, an antiviral pill, that may reduce the risk of hospitalization and death for people who have mild to moderate COVID-19 infections and are at increased risk of getting severely ill. While this is super exciting news, it is not a magic answer to stopping the pandemic. Read more…
Live Q&As are back this Friday, 4/8, @ 1:00 pm EDT!
Uncategorized
Gretchen Peterson, Chief Operations Officer
Live Q&As with Those Nerdy Girls are back! Dear Pandemic co-founder Dr. Malia Jones is handing over the Live Q&A torch to Dr. Chana Davis. Link to Live Malia and Chana will talk about 4th shots / second boosters, the new Omicron strain, vaccines for kids, and rapid tests for Omicron. NOTE: Video will be Read more…
¿Debería aplicarme una dosis de refuerzo si ya he tenido COVID-19?
Biology/Immunity Posts en Español Vaccines
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
¡Por supuesto! Incluso si ya se ha sido infectado, se recomienda que reciba la dosis de refuerzo de la vacuna contra el COVID-19. Existe evidencia de que la inmunidad híbrida, o la inmunidad obtenida al vacunarse más la inmunidad ganada por una infección, puede brindar una buena protección contra el COVID-19. ¿Pero por qué debería Read more…
Do I need a 2nd booster?
Vaccines
Megan Madsen, DO
A friendly Family Medicine physician’s thoughts. At this point in the pandemic, it’s easy to oscillate between feeling weary at the thought of more vaccines (Will we ever have had enough?!) and feeling panicked at the idea of being left unprotected (What if I don’t get a booster for my booster? Will I need a Read more…
Series on Logical Fallacies – The Strawman Fallacy
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Kristen Panthagani, MD, PhD
At Dear Pandemic, we want to dish out science facts AND equip our readers with tools to make sense of data and science themselves. This is the sixth post in an ongoing series by Dr. Kristen Panthagani of You Can Know Things, in which she dissects common logical fallacies that have led people astray during Read more…
I got J&J. Which booster should I get?
Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: First of all, there is no question that you SHOULD get a booster. As for which one, either of the mRNA vaccines is recommended for nearly everyone who got J&J as their first vaccine. And if you got J&J and you already got a booster, you may now be eligible for another one–read on Read more…
Moderna pide autorización en EE.UU. para su vacuna contral el COVID-19 para niños
Families/Kids Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
La vacuna Moderna para niños proporcionó una buena respuesta inmune y con un perfil de seguridad favorable pero su eficacia contra síntomas leves no fue tan alta como en los estudios anteriores (probablemente debido a la variante de Omicron). Moderna anunció hace 2 semanas (a través de un comunicado de prensa) que solicitarán una autorización Read more…
📣 Have you heard about the new covid.gov website?
Masks Testing and Contact Tracing Treatments Vaccines
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Yes! ✋🏾 We have! ✋🏾 It is still early, but it is pretty neat from a nerdy girl standpoint. It helps people get a lot of questions answered in one place. We tried it out and especially thought it was helpful to order free COVID-19 tests and to find COVID-19 treatment once someone receives a Read more…
La pregunta que muchos nos estamos haciendo … ¿debería dejar de usar mascarilla??
Posts en Español Staying Safe
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Si bien nos ENCANTARÍA ofrecer una conclusión sobre si es una opción segura descontinuar el uso de las mascarillas, recuerde que no hay resoluciones definitivas. El uso de la mascarilla es una decisión que oscila en la escala de la percepción del riesgo, es decir, la dimensión que le haga sentir “más protegido” o “mejor Read more…
Is there any easy way to determine whether and for how long I need to isolate or quarantine?
Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Yes! The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention just released a handy on-line calculator! Enter answers to a few short questions into the calculator here and get an estimate of the date you can stop isolating if you have COVID-19 or quarantining if you were exposed to someone who does! The calculator takes Read more…
👑 Nerdy Girl News! 👑 On Friday, Dear Pandemic’s own Editor-in-Chief Dr. Jennifer Dowd won a fancy award from the largest scientific association of demographers, the Population Association of America. She received the 2022 Clifford C. Clogg Award for Mid-Career Achievement. During the award ceremony, her work here at Dear Pandemic was highlighted as one Read more…
Dear Pandemic Live Q&A 04-08-22
COVID Variants Testing and Contact Tracing Vaccines VideosMalia Jones, PhD MPH
Live Q&As with Those Nerdy Girls are back! Dear Pandemic co-founder Dr. Malia Jones is handing over the Live Q&A torch to Dr. Chana Davis Fueled By Science. Malia and Chana will talk about 4th shots / second boosters, the new Omicron strain, vaccines for kids, and rapid tests for Omicron. ➡️ 0:00-1:24 Welcome and introductions Read more…
Can I take an antibody test to see if I need a booster shot?
Testing and Contact Tracing Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Unfortunately, no. TL;DR: 💥Our current antibody tests can’t tell us precisely how well someone is protected from COVID-19 infection or disease. Whether you have been previously infected, vaccinated, boosted or a combination of the three, the recent authorization of additional booster shots has people wondering if there is a way to tell if you Read more…
Estoy retrasado con mis evaluaciones preventivas – ¿Es seguro agendar citas ahora?
General Health Posts en Español
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Mientras la pandemia se prolonga, muchas personas están atrasadas en sus evaluaciones rutinarias de tratamiento de cáncer. Es seguro retomar esa rutina dentro del seguimiento de su tratamiento, si aún no ha acudido a sus citas, considere reiniciar su programa preventivo. “Me faltó mi mamografía el año pasado, la he estado postergando hasta que la Read more…
Heard of that new pill to treat COVID-19? Here is what you need to know!
Treatments
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
TL;DR: The FDA gave emergency use authorization to Paxlovid, an antiviral pill, that may reduce the risk of hospitalization and death for people who have mild to moderate COVID-19 infections and are at increased risk of getting severely ill. While this is super exciting news, it is not a magic answer to stopping the pandemic. Read more…
Live Q&As are back this Friday, 4/8, @ 1:00 pm EDT!
Uncategorized
Gretchen Peterson, Chief Operations Officer
Live Q&As with Those Nerdy Girls are back! Dear Pandemic co-founder Dr. Malia Jones is handing over the Live Q&A torch to Dr. Chana Davis. Link to Live Malia and Chana will talk about 4th shots / second boosters, the new Omicron strain, vaccines for kids, and rapid tests for Omicron. NOTE: Video will be Read more…
¿Debería aplicarme una dosis de refuerzo si ya he tenido COVID-19?
Biology/Immunity Posts en Español Vaccines
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
¡Por supuesto! Incluso si ya se ha sido infectado, se recomienda que reciba la dosis de refuerzo de la vacuna contra el COVID-19. Existe evidencia de que la inmunidad híbrida, o la inmunidad obtenida al vacunarse más la inmunidad ganada por una infección, puede brindar una buena protección contra el COVID-19. ¿Pero por qué debería Read more…
Do I need a 2nd booster?
Vaccines
Megan Madsen, DO
A friendly Family Medicine physician’s thoughts. At this point in the pandemic, it’s easy to oscillate between feeling weary at the thought of more vaccines (Will we ever have had enough?!) and feeling panicked at the idea of being left unprotected (What if I don’t get a booster for my booster? Will I need a Read more…
Series on Logical Fallacies – The Strawman Fallacy
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Kristen Panthagani, MD, PhD
At Dear Pandemic, we want to dish out science facts AND equip our readers with tools to make sense of data and science themselves. This is the sixth post in an ongoing series by Dr. Kristen Panthagani of You Can Know Things, in which she dissects common logical fallacies that have led people astray during Read more…
I got J&J. Which booster should I get?
Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: First of all, there is no question that you SHOULD get a booster. As for which one, either of the mRNA vaccines is recommended for nearly everyone who got J&J as their first vaccine. And if you got J&J and you already got a booster, you may now be eligible for another one–read on Read more…
Moderna pide autorización en EE.UU. para su vacuna contral el COVID-19 para niños
Families/Kids Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
La vacuna Moderna para niños proporcionó una buena respuesta inmune y con un perfil de seguridad favorable pero su eficacia contra síntomas leves no fue tan alta como en los estudios anteriores (probablemente debido a la variante de Omicron). Moderna anunció hace 2 semanas (a través de un comunicado de prensa) que solicitarán una autorización Read more…
📣 Have you heard about the new covid.gov website?
Masks Testing and Contact Tracing Treatments Vaccines
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Yes! ✋🏾 We have! ✋🏾 It is still early, but it is pretty neat from a nerdy girl standpoint. It helps people get a lot of questions answered in one place. We tried it out and especially thought it was helpful to order free COVID-19 tests and to find COVID-19 treatment once someone receives a Read more…
La pregunta que muchos nos estamos haciendo … ¿debería dejar de usar mascarilla??
Posts en Español Staying Safe
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Si bien nos ENCANTARÍA ofrecer una conclusión sobre si es una opción segura descontinuar el uso de las mascarillas, recuerde que no hay resoluciones definitivas. El uso de la mascarilla es una decisión que oscila en la escala de la percepción del riesgo, es decir, la dimensión que le haga sentir “más protegido” o “mejor Read more…
Is there any easy way to determine whether and for how long I need to isolate or quarantine?
Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Yes! The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention just released a handy on-line calculator! Enter answers to a few short questions into the calculator here and get an estimate of the date you can stop isolating if you have COVID-19 or quarantining if you were exposed to someone who does! The calculator takes Read more…
Live Q&As with Those Nerdy Girls are back! Dear Pandemic co-founder Dr. Malia Jones is handing over the Live Q&A torch to Dr. Chana Davis Fueled By Science. Malia and Chana will talk about 4th shots / second boosters, the new Omicron strain, vaccines for kids, and rapid tests for Omicron. ➡️ 0:00-1:24 Welcome and introductions Read more…
Can I take an antibody test to see if I need a booster shot?
Testing and Contact Tracing VaccinesJennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Unfortunately, no. TL;DR: 💥Our current antibody tests can’t tell us precisely how well someone is protected from COVID-19 infection or disease. Whether you have been previously infected, vaccinated, boosted or a combination of the three, the recent authorization of additional booster shots has people wondering if there is a way to tell if you Read more…
Estoy retrasado con mis evaluaciones preventivas – ¿Es seguro agendar citas ahora?
General Health Posts en Español
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Mientras la pandemia se prolonga, muchas personas están atrasadas en sus evaluaciones rutinarias de tratamiento de cáncer. Es seguro retomar esa rutina dentro del seguimiento de su tratamiento, si aún no ha acudido a sus citas, considere reiniciar su programa preventivo. “Me faltó mi mamografía el año pasado, la he estado postergando hasta que la Read more…
Heard of that new pill to treat COVID-19? Here is what you need to know!
Treatments
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
TL;DR: The FDA gave emergency use authorization to Paxlovid, an antiviral pill, that may reduce the risk of hospitalization and death for people who have mild to moderate COVID-19 infections and are at increased risk of getting severely ill. While this is super exciting news, it is not a magic answer to stopping the pandemic. Read more…
Live Q&As are back this Friday, 4/8, @ 1:00 pm EDT!
Uncategorized
Gretchen Peterson, Chief Operations Officer
Live Q&As with Those Nerdy Girls are back! Dear Pandemic co-founder Dr. Malia Jones is handing over the Live Q&A torch to Dr. Chana Davis. Link to Live Malia and Chana will talk about 4th shots / second boosters, the new Omicron strain, vaccines for kids, and rapid tests for Omicron. NOTE: Video will be Read more…
¿Debería aplicarme una dosis de refuerzo si ya he tenido COVID-19?
Biology/Immunity Posts en Español Vaccines
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
¡Por supuesto! Incluso si ya se ha sido infectado, se recomienda que reciba la dosis de refuerzo de la vacuna contra el COVID-19. Existe evidencia de que la inmunidad híbrida, o la inmunidad obtenida al vacunarse más la inmunidad ganada por una infección, puede brindar una buena protección contra el COVID-19. ¿Pero por qué debería Read more…
Do I need a 2nd booster?
Vaccines
Megan Madsen, DO
A friendly Family Medicine physician’s thoughts. At this point in the pandemic, it’s easy to oscillate between feeling weary at the thought of more vaccines (Will we ever have had enough?!) and feeling panicked at the idea of being left unprotected (What if I don’t get a booster for my booster? Will I need a Read more…
Series on Logical Fallacies – The Strawman Fallacy
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Kristen Panthagani, MD, PhD
At Dear Pandemic, we want to dish out science facts AND equip our readers with tools to make sense of data and science themselves. This is the sixth post in an ongoing series by Dr. Kristen Panthagani of You Can Know Things, in which she dissects common logical fallacies that have led people astray during Read more…
I got J&J. Which booster should I get?
Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: First of all, there is no question that you SHOULD get a booster. As for which one, either of the mRNA vaccines is recommended for nearly everyone who got J&J as their first vaccine. And if you got J&J and you already got a booster, you may now be eligible for another one–read on Read more…
Moderna pide autorización en EE.UU. para su vacuna contral el COVID-19 para niños
Families/Kids Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
La vacuna Moderna para niños proporcionó una buena respuesta inmune y con un perfil de seguridad favorable pero su eficacia contra síntomas leves no fue tan alta como en los estudios anteriores (probablemente debido a la variante de Omicron). Moderna anunció hace 2 semanas (a través de un comunicado de prensa) que solicitarán una autorización Read more…
📣 Have you heard about the new covid.gov website?
Masks Testing and Contact Tracing Treatments Vaccines
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Yes! ✋🏾 We have! ✋🏾 It is still early, but it is pretty neat from a nerdy girl standpoint. It helps people get a lot of questions answered in one place. We tried it out and especially thought it was helpful to order free COVID-19 tests and to find COVID-19 treatment once someone receives a Read more…
La pregunta que muchos nos estamos haciendo … ¿debería dejar de usar mascarilla??
Posts en Español Staying Safe
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Si bien nos ENCANTARÍA ofrecer una conclusión sobre si es una opción segura descontinuar el uso de las mascarillas, recuerde que no hay resoluciones definitivas. El uso de la mascarilla es una decisión que oscila en la escala de la percepción del riesgo, es decir, la dimensión que le haga sentir “más protegido” o “mejor Read more…
Is there any easy way to determine whether and for how long I need to isolate or quarantine?
Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Yes! The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention just released a handy on-line calculator! Enter answers to a few short questions into the calculator here and get an estimate of the date you can stop isolating if you have COVID-19 or quarantining if you were exposed to someone who does! The calculator takes Read more…
A: Unfortunately, no. TL;DR: 💥Our current antibody tests can’t tell us precisely how well someone is protected from COVID-19 infection or disease. Whether you have been previously infected, vaccinated, boosted or a combination of the three, the recent authorization of additional booster shots has people wondering if there is a way to tell if you Read more…
Estoy retrasado con mis evaluaciones preventivas – ¿Es seguro agendar citas ahora?
General Health Posts en EspañolAparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Mientras la pandemia se prolonga, muchas personas están atrasadas en sus evaluaciones rutinarias de tratamiento de cáncer. Es seguro retomar esa rutina dentro del seguimiento de su tratamiento, si aún no ha acudido a sus citas, considere reiniciar su programa preventivo. “Me faltó mi mamografía el año pasado, la he estado postergando hasta que la Read more…
Heard of that new pill to treat COVID-19? Here is what you need to know!
Treatments
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
TL;DR: The FDA gave emergency use authorization to Paxlovid, an antiviral pill, that may reduce the risk of hospitalization and death for people who have mild to moderate COVID-19 infections and are at increased risk of getting severely ill. While this is super exciting news, it is not a magic answer to stopping the pandemic. Read more…
Live Q&As are back this Friday, 4/8, @ 1:00 pm EDT!
Uncategorized
Gretchen Peterson, Chief Operations Officer
Live Q&As with Those Nerdy Girls are back! Dear Pandemic co-founder Dr. Malia Jones is handing over the Live Q&A torch to Dr. Chana Davis. Link to Live Malia and Chana will talk about 4th shots / second boosters, the new Omicron strain, vaccines for kids, and rapid tests for Omicron. NOTE: Video will be Read more…
¿Debería aplicarme una dosis de refuerzo si ya he tenido COVID-19?
Biology/Immunity Posts en Español Vaccines
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
¡Por supuesto! Incluso si ya se ha sido infectado, se recomienda que reciba la dosis de refuerzo de la vacuna contra el COVID-19. Existe evidencia de que la inmunidad híbrida, o la inmunidad obtenida al vacunarse más la inmunidad ganada por una infección, puede brindar una buena protección contra el COVID-19. ¿Pero por qué debería Read more…
Do I need a 2nd booster?
Vaccines
Megan Madsen, DO
A friendly Family Medicine physician’s thoughts. At this point in the pandemic, it’s easy to oscillate between feeling weary at the thought of more vaccines (Will we ever have had enough?!) and feeling panicked at the idea of being left unprotected (What if I don’t get a booster for my booster? Will I need a Read more…
Series on Logical Fallacies – The Strawman Fallacy
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Kristen Panthagani, MD, PhD
At Dear Pandemic, we want to dish out science facts AND equip our readers with tools to make sense of data and science themselves. This is the sixth post in an ongoing series by Dr. Kristen Panthagani of You Can Know Things, in which she dissects common logical fallacies that have led people astray during Read more…
I got J&J. Which booster should I get?
Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: First of all, there is no question that you SHOULD get a booster. As for which one, either of the mRNA vaccines is recommended for nearly everyone who got J&J as their first vaccine. And if you got J&J and you already got a booster, you may now be eligible for another one–read on Read more…
Moderna pide autorización en EE.UU. para su vacuna contral el COVID-19 para niños
Families/Kids Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
La vacuna Moderna para niños proporcionó una buena respuesta inmune y con un perfil de seguridad favorable pero su eficacia contra síntomas leves no fue tan alta como en los estudios anteriores (probablemente debido a la variante de Omicron). Moderna anunció hace 2 semanas (a través de un comunicado de prensa) que solicitarán una autorización Read more…
📣 Have you heard about the new covid.gov website?
Masks Testing and Contact Tracing Treatments Vaccines
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Yes! ✋🏾 We have! ✋🏾 It is still early, but it is pretty neat from a nerdy girl standpoint. It helps people get a lot of questions answered in one place. We tried it out and especially thought it was helpful to order free COVID-19 tests and to find COVID-19 treatment once someone receives a Read more…
La pregunta que muchos nos estamos haciendo … ¿debería dejar de usar mascarilla??
Posts en Español Staying Safe
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Si bien nos ENCANTARÍA ofrecer una conclusión sobre si es una opción segura descontinuar el uso de las mascarillas, recuerde que no hay resoluciones definitivas. El uso de la mascarilla es una decisión que oscila en la escala de la percepción del riesgo, es decir, la dimensión que le haga sentir “más protegido” o “mejor Read more…
Is there any easy way to determine whether and for how long I need to isolate or quarantine?
Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Yes! The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention just released a handy on-line calculator! Enter answers to a few short questions into the calculator here and get an estimate of the date you can stop isolating if you have COVID-19 or quarantining if you were exposed to someone who does! The calculator takes Read more…
Mientras la pandemia se prolonga, muchas personas están atrasadas en sus evaluaciones rutinarias de tratamiento de cáncer. Es seguro retomar esa rutina dentro del seguimiento de su tratamiento, si aún no ha acudido a sus citas, considere reiniciar su programa preventivo. “Me faltó mi mamografía el año pasado, la he estado postergando hasta que la Read more…
Heard of that new pill to treat COVID-19? Here is what you need to know!
TreatmentsSarah Whitley Coles, MD
TL;DR: The FDA gave emergency use authorization to Paxlovid, an antiviral pill, that may reduce the risk of hospitalization and death for people who have mild to moderate COVID-19 infections and are at increased risk of getting severely ill. While this is super exciting news, it is not a magic answer to stopping the pandemic. Read more…
Live Q&As are back this Friday, 4/8, @ 1:00 pm EDT!
Uncategorized
Gretchen Peterson, Chief Operations Officer
Live Q&As with Those Nerdy Girls are back! Dear Pandemic co-founder Dr. Malia Jones is handing over the Live Q&A torch to Dr. Chana Davis. Link to Live Malia and Chana will talk about 4th shots / second boosters, the new Omicron strain, vaccines for kids, and rapid tests for Omicron. NOTE: Video will be Read more…
¿Debería aplicarme una dosis de refuerzo si ya he tenido COVID-19?
Biology/Immunity Posts en Español Vaccines
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
¡Por supuesto! Incluso si ya se ha sido infectado, se recomienda que reciba la dosis de refuerzo de la vacuna contra el COVID-19. Existe evidencia de que la inmunidad híbrida, o la inmunidad obtenida al vacunarse más la inmunidad ganada por una infección, puede brindar una buena protección contra el COVID-19. ¿Pero por qué debería Read more…
Do I need a 2nd booster?
Vaccines
Megan Madsen, DO
A friendly Family Medicine physician’s thoughts. At this point in the pandemic, it’s easy to oscillate between feeling weary at the thought of more vaccines (Will we ever have had enough?!) and feeling panicked at the idea of being left unprotected (What if I don’t get a booster for my booster? Will I need a Read more…
Series on Logical Fallacies – The Strawman Fallacy
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Kristen Panthagani, MD, PhD
At Dear Pandemic, we want to dish out science facts AND equip our readers with tools to make sense of data and science themselves. This is the sixth post in an ongoing series by Dr. Kristen Panthagani of You Can Know Things, in which she dissects common logical fallacies that have led people astray during Read more…
I got J&J. Which booster should I get?
Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: First of all, there is no question that you SHOULD get a booster. As for which one, either of the mRNA vaccines is recommended for nearly everyone who got J&J as their first vaccine. And if you got J&J and you already got a booster, you may now be eligible for another one–read on Read more…
Moderna pide autorización en EE.UU. para su vacuna contral el COVID-19 para niños
Families/Kids Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
La vacuna Moderna para niños proporcionó una buena respuesta inmune y con un perfil de seguridad favorable pero su eficacia contra síntomas leves no fue tan alta como en los estudios anteriores (probablemente debido a la variante de Omicron). Moderna anunció hace 2 semanas (a través de un comunicado de prensa) que solicitarán una autorización Read more…
📣 Have you heard about the new covid.gov website?
Masks Testing and Contact Tracing Treatments Vaccines
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Yes! ✋🏾 We have! ✋🏾 It is still early, but it is pretty neat from a nerdy girl standpoint. It helps people get a lot of questions answered in one place. We tried it out and especially thought it was helpful to order free COVID-19 tests and to find COVID-19 treatment once someone receives a Read more…
La pregunta que muchos nos estamos haciendo … ¿debería dejar de usar mascarilla??
Posts en Español Staying Safe
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Si bien nos ENCANTARÍA ofrecer una conclusión sobre si es una opción segura descontinuar el uso de las mascarillas, recuerde que no hay resoluciones definitivas. El uso de la mascarilla es una decisión que oscila en la escala de la percepción del riesgo, es decir, la dimensión que le haga sentir “más protegido” o “mejor Read more…
Is there any easy way to determine whether and for how long I need to isolate or quarantine?
Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Yes! The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention just released a handy on-line calculator! Enter answers to a few short questions into the calculator here and get an estimate of the date you can stop isolating if you have COVID-19 or quarantining if you were exposed to someone who does! The calculator takes Read more…
TL;DR: The FDA gave emergency use authorization to Paxlovid, an antiviral pill, that may reduce the risk of hospitalization and death for people who have mild to moderate COVID-19 infections and are at increased risk of getting severely ill. While this is super exciting news, it is not a magic answer to stopping the pandemic. Read more…
Live Q&As are back this Friday, 4/8, @ 1:00 pm EDT!
UncategorizedGretchen Peterson, Chief Operations Officer
Live Q&As with Those Nerdy Girls are back! Dear Pandemic co-founder Dr. Malia Jones is handing over the Live Q&A torch to Dr. Chana Davis. Link to Live Malia and Chana will talk about 4th shots / second boosters, the new Omicron strain, vaccines for kids, and rapid tests for Omicron. NOTE: Video will be Read more…
¿Debería aplicarme una dosis de refuerzo si ya he tenido COVID-19?
Biology/Immunity Posts en Español Vaccines
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
¡Por supuesto! Incluso si ya se ha sido infectado, se recomienda que reciba la dosis de refuerzo de la vacuna contra el COVID-19. Existe evidencia de que la inmunidad híbrida, o la inmunidad obtenida al vacunarse más la inmunidad ganada por una infección, puede brindar una buena protección contra el COVID-19. ¿Pero por qué debería Read more…
Do I need a 2nd booster?
Vaccines
Megan Madsen, DO
A friendly Family Medicine physician’s thoughts. At this point in the pandemic, it’s easy to oscillate between feeling weary at the thought of more vaccines (Will we ever have had enough?!) and feeling panicked at the idea of being left unprotected (What if I don’t get a booster for my booster? Will I need a Read more…
Series on Logical Fallacies – The Strawman Fallacy
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Kristen Panthagani, MD, PhD
At Dear Pandemic, we want to dish out science facts AND equip our readers with tools to make sense of data and science themselves. This is the sixth post in an ongoing series by Dr. Kristen Panthagani of You Can Know Things, in which she dissects common logical fallacies that have led people astray during Read more…
I got J&J. Which booster should I get?
Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: First of all, there is no question that you SHOULD get a booster. As for which one, either of the mRNA vaccines is recommended for nearly everyone who got J&J as their first vaccine. And if you got J&J and you already got a booster, you may now be eligible for another one–read on Read more…
Moderna pide autorización en EE.UU. para su vacuna contral el COVID-19 para niños
Families/Kids Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
La vacuna Moderna para niños proporcionó una buena respuesta inmune y con un perfil de seguridad favorable pero su eficacia contra síntomas leves no fue tan alta como en los estudios anteriores (probablemente debido a la variante de Omicron). Moderna anunció hace 2 semanas (a través de un comunicado de prensa) que solicitarán una autorización Read more…
📣 Have you heard about the new covid.gov website?
Masks Testing and Contact Tracing Treatments Vaccines
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Yes! ✋🏾 We have! ✋🏾 It is still early, but it is pretty neat from a nerdy girl standpoint. It helps people get a lot of questions answered in one place. We tried it out and especially thought it was helpful to order free COVID-19 tests and to find COVID-19 treatment once someone receives a Read more…
La pregunta que muchos nos estamos haciendo … ¿debería dejar de usar mascarilla??
Posts en Español Staying Safe
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Si bien nos ENCANTARÍA ofrecer una conclusión sobre si es una opción segura descontinuar el uso de las mascarillas, recuerde que no hay resoluciones definitivas. El uso de la mascarilla es una decisión que oscila en la escala de la percepción del riesgo, es decir, la dimensión que le haga sentir “más protegido” o “mejor Read more…
Is there any easy way to determine whether and for how long I need to isolate or quarantine?
Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Yes! The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention just released a handy on-line calculator! Enter answers to a few short questions into the calculator here and get an estimate of the date you can stop isolating if you have COVID-19 or quarantining if you were exposed to someone who does! The calculator takes Read more…
Live Q&As with Those Nerdy Girls are back! Dear Pandemic co-founder Dr. Malia Jones is handing over the Live Q&A torch to Dr. Chana Davis. Link to Live Malia and Chana will talk about 4th shots / second boosters, the new Omicron strain, vaccines for kids, and rapid tests for Omicron. NOTE: Video will be Read more…
¿Debería aplicarme una dosis de refuerzo si ya he tenido COVID-19?
Biology/Immunity Posts en Español VaccinesAparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
¡Por supuesto! Incluso si ya se ha sido infectado, se recomienda que reciba la dosis de refuerzo de la vacuna contra el COVID-19. Existe evidencia de que la inmunidad híbrida, o la inmunidad obtenida al vacunarse más la inmunidad ganada por una infección, puede brindar una buena protección contra el COVID-19. ¿Pero por qué debería Read more…
Do I need a 2nd booster?
Vaccines
Megan Madsen, DO
A friendly Family Medicine physician’s thoughts. At this point in the pandemic, it’s easy to oscillate between feeling weary at the thought of more vaccines (Will we ever have had enough?!) and feeling panicked at the idea of being left unprotected (What if I don’t get a booster for my booster? Will I need a Read more…
Series on Logical Fallacies – The Strawman Fallacy
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Kristen Panthagani, MD, PhD
At Dear Pandemic, we want to dish out science facts AND equip our readers with tools to make sense of data and science themselves. This is the sixth post in an ongoing series by Dr. Kristen Panthagani of You Can Know Things, in which she dissects common logical fallacies that have led people astray during Read more…
I got J&J. Which booster should I get?
Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: First of all, there is no question that you SHOULD get a booster. As for which one, either of the mRNA vaccines is recommended for nearly everyone who got J&J as their first vaccine. And if you got J&J and you already got a booster, you may now be eligible for another one–read on Read more…
Moderna pide autorización en EE.UU. para su vacuna contral el COVID-19 para niños
Families/Kids Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
La vacuna Moderna para niños proporcionó una buena respuesta inmune y con un perfil de seguridad favorable pero su eficacia contra síntomas leves no fue tan alta como en los estudios anteriores (probablemente debido a la variante de Omicron). Moderna anunció hace 2 semanas (a través de un comunicado de prensa) que solicitarán una autorización Read more…
📣 Have you heard about the new covid.gov website?
Masks Testing and Contact Tracing Treatments Vaccines
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Yes! ✋🏾 We have! ✋🏾 It is still early, but it is pretty neat from a nerdy girl standpoint. It helps people get a lot of questions answered in one place. We tried it out and especially thought it was helpful to order free COVID-19 tests and to find COVID-19 treatment once someone receives a Read more…
La pregunta que muchos nos estamos haciendo … ¿debería dejar de usar mascarilla??
Posts en Español Staying Safe
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Si bien nos ENCANTARÍA ofrecer una conclusión sobre si es una opción segura descontinuar el uso de las mascarillas, recuerde que no hay resoluciones definitivas. El uso de la mascarilla es una decisión que oscila en la escala de la percepción del riesgo, es decir, la dimensión que le haga sentir “más protegido” o “mejor Read more…
Is there any easy way to determine whether and for how long I need to isolate or quarantine?
Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Yes! The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention just released a handy on-line calculator! Enter answers to a few short questions into the calculator here and get an estimate of the date you can stop isolating if you have COVID-19 or quarantining if you were exposed to someone who does! The calculator takes Read more…
¡Por supuesto! Incluso si ya se ha sido infectado, se recomienda que reciba la dosis de refuerzo de la vacuna contra el COVID-19. Existe evidencia de que la inmunidad híbrida, o la inmunidad obtenida al vacunarse más la inmunidad ganada por una infección, puede brindar una buena protección contra el COVID-19. ¿Pero por qué debería Read more…
Do I need a 2nd booster?
VaccinesMegan Madsen, DO
A friendly Family Medicine physician’s thoughts. At this point in the pandemic, it’s easy to oscillate between feeling weary at the thought of more vaccines (Will we ever have had enough?!) and feeling panicked at the idea of being left unprotected (What if I don’t get a booster for my booster? Will I need a Read more…
Series on Logical Fallacies – The Strawman Fallacy
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Kristen Panthagani, MD, PhD
At Dear Pandemic, we want to dish out science facts AND equip our readers with tools to make sense of data and science themselves. This is the sixth post in an ongoing series by Dr. Kristen Panthagani of You Can Know Things, in which she dissects common logical fallacies that have led people astray during Read more…
I got J&J. Which booster should I get?
Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: First of all, there is no question that you SHOULD get a booster. As for which one, either of the mRNA vaccines is recommended for nearly everyone who got J&J as their first vaccine. And if you got J&J and you already got a booster, you may now be eligible for another one–read on Read more…
Moderna pide autorización en EE.UU. para su vacuna contral el COVID-19 para niños
Families/Kids Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
La vacuna Moderna para niños proporcionó una buena respuesta inmune y con un perfil de seguridad favorable pero su eficacia contra síntomas leves no fue tan alta como en los estudios anteriores (probablemente debido a la variante de Omicron). Moderna anunció hace 2 semanas (a través de un comunicado de prensa) que solicitarán una autorización Read more…
📣 Have you heard about the new covid.gov website?
Masks Testing and Contact Tracing Treatments Vaccines
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Yes! ✋🏾 We have! ✋🏾 It is still early, but it is pretty neat from a nerdy girl standpoint. It helps people get a lot of questions answered in one place. We tried it out and especially thought it was helpful to order free COVID-19 tests and to find COVID-19 treatment once someone receives a Read more…
La pregunta que muchos nos estamos haciendo … ¿debería dejar de usar mascarilla??
Posts en Español Staying Safe
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Si bien nos ENCANTARÍA ofrecer una conclusión sobre si es una opción segura descontinuar el uso de las mascarillas, recuerde que no hay resoluciones definitivas. El uso de la mascarilla es una decisión que oscila en la escala de la percepción del riesgo, es decir, la dimensión que le haga sentir “más protegido” o “mejor Read more…
Is there any easy way to determine whether and for how long I need to isolate or quarantine?
Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Yes! The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention just released a handy on-line calculator! Enter answers to a few short questions into the calculator here and get an estimate of the date you can stop isolating if you have COVID-19 or quarantining if you were exposed to someone who does! The calculator takes Read more…
A friendly Family Medicine physician’s thoughts. At this point in the pandemic, it’s easy to oscillate between feeling weary at the thought of more vaccines (Will we ever have had enough?!) and feeling panicked at the idea of being left unprotected (What if I don’t get a booster for my booster? Will I need a Read more…
Series on Logical Fallacies – The Strawman Fallacy
Uncertainty and MisinformationKristen Panthagani, MD, PhD
At Dear Pandemic, we want to dish out science facts AND equip our readers with tools to make sense of data and science themselves. This is the sixth post in an ongoing series by Dr. Kristen Panthagani of You Can Know Things, in which she dissects common logical fallacies that have led people astray during Read more…
I got J&J. Which booster should I get?
Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: First of all, there is no question that you SHOULD get a booster. As for which one, either of the mRNA vaccines is recommended for nearly everyone who got J&J as their first vaccine. And if you got J&J and you already got a booster, you may now be eligible for another one–read on Read more…
Moderna pide autorización en EE.UU. para su vacuna contral el COVID-19 para niños
Families/Kids Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
La vacuna Moderna para niños proporcionó una buena respuesta inmune y con un perfil de seguridad favorable pero su eficacia contra síntomas leves no fue tan alta como en los estudios anteriores (probablemente debido a la variante de Omicron). Moderna anunció hace 2 semanas (a través de un comunicado de prensa) que solicitarán una autorización Read more…
📣 Have you heard about the new covid.gov website?
Masks Testing and Contact Tracing Treatments Vaccines
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Yes! ✋🏾 We have! ✋🏾 It is still early, but it is pretty neat from a nerdy girl standpoint. It helps people get a lot of questions answered in one place. We tried it out and especially thought it was helpful to order free COVID-19 tests and to find COVID-19 treatment once someone receives a Read more…
La pregunta que muchos nos estamos haciendo … ¿debería dejar de usar mascarilla??
Posts en Español Staying Safe
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Si bien nos ENCANTARÍA ofrecer una conclusión sobre si es una opción segura descontinuar el uso de las mascarillas, recuerde que no hay resoluciones definitivas. El uso de la mascarilla es una decisión que oscila en la escala de la percepción del riesgo, es decir, la dimensión que le haga sentir “más protegido” o “mejor Read more…
Is there any easy way to determine whether and for how long I need to isolate or quarantine?
Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Yes! The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention just released a handy on-line calculator! Enter answers to a few short questions into the calculator here and get an estimate of the date you can stop isolating if you have COVID-19 or quarantining if you were exposed to someone who does! The calculator takes Read more…
At Dear Pandemic, we want to dish out science facts AND equip our readers with tools to make sense of data and science themselves. This is the sixth post in an ongoing series by Dr. Kristen Panthagani of You Can Know Things, in which she dissects common logical fallacies that have led people astray during Read more…
I got J&J. Which booster should I get?
VaccinesMalia Jones, PhD MPH
A: First of all, there is no question that you SHOULD get a booster. As for which one, either of the mRNA vaccines is recommended for nearly everyone who got J&J as their first vaccine. And if you got J&J and you already got a booster, you may now be eligible for another one–read on Read more…
Moderna pide autorización en EE.UU. para su vacuna contral el COVID-19 para niños
Families/Kids Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
La vacuna Moderna para niños proporcionó una buena respuesta inmune y con un perfil de seguridad favorable pero su eficacia contra síntomas leves no fue tan alta como en los estudios anteriores (probablemente debido a la variante de Omicron). Moderna anunció hace 2 semanas (a través de un comunicado de prensa) que solicitarán una autorización Read more…
📣 Have you heard about the new covid.gov website?
Masks Testing and Contact Tracing Treatments Vaccines
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Yes! ✋🏾 We have! ✋🏾 It is still early, but it is pretty neat from a nerdy girl standpoint. It helps people get a lot of questions answered in one place. We tried it out and especially thought it was helpful to order free COVID-19 tests and to find COVID-19 treatment once someone receives a Read more…
La pregunta que muchos nos estamos haciendo … ¿debería dejar de usar mascarilla??
Posts en Español Staying Safe
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Si bien nos ENCANTARÍA ofrecer una conclusión sobre si es una opción segura descontinuar el uso de las mascarillas, recuerde que no hay resoluciones definitivas. El uso de la mascarilla es una decisión que oscila en la escala de la percepción del riesgo, es decir, la dimensión que le haga sentir “más protegido” o “mejor Read more…
Is there any easy way to determine whether and for how long I need to isolate or quarantine?
Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Yes! The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention just released a handy on-line calculator! Enter answers to a few short questions into the calculator here and get an estimate of the date you can stop isolating if you have COVID-19 or quarantining if you were exposed to someone who does! The calculator takes Read more…
A: First of all, there is no question that you SHOULD get a booster. As for which one, either of the mRNA vaccines is recommended for nearly everyone who got J&J as their first vaccine. And if you got J&J and you already got a booster, you may now be eligible for another one–read on Read more…
Moderna pide autorización en EE.UU. para su vacuna contral el COVID-19 para niños
Families/Kids Posts en Español VaccinesSandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
La vacuna Moderna para niños proporcionó una buena respuesta inmune y con un perfil de seguridad favorable pero su eficacia contra síntomas leves no fue tan alta como en los estudios anteriores (probablemente debido a la variante de Omicron). Moderna anunció hace 2 semanas (a través de un comunicado de prensa) que solicitarán una autorización Read more…
📣 Have you heard about the new covid.gov website?
Masks Testing and Contact Tracing Treatments Vaccines
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Yes! ✋🏾 We have! ✋🏾 It is still early, but it is pretty neat from a nerdy girl standpoint. It helps people get a lot of questions answered in one place. We tried it out and especially thought it was helpful to order free COVID-19 tests and to find COVID-19 treatment once someone receives a Read more…
La pregunta que muchos nos estamos haciendo … ¿debería dejar de usar mascarilla??
Posts en Español Staying Safe
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Si bien nos ENCANTARÍA ofrecer una conclusión sobre si es una opción segura descontinuar el uso de las mascarillas, recuerde que no hay resoluciones definitivas. El uso de la mascarilla es una decisión que oscila en la escala de la percepción del riesgo, es decir, la dimensión que le haga sentir “más protegido” o “mejor Read more…
Is there any easy way to determine whether and for how long I need to isolate or quarantine?
Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Yes! The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention just released a handy on-line calculator! Enter answers to a few short questions into the calculator here and get an estimate of the date you can stop isolating if you have COVID-19 or quarantining if you were exposed to someone who does! The calculator takes Read more…
La vacuna Moderna para niños proporcionó una buena respuesta inmune y con un perfil de seguridad favorable pero su eficacia contra síntomas leves no fue tan alta como en los estudios anteriores (probablemente debido a la variante de Omicron). Moderna anunció hace 2 semanas (a través de un comunicado de prensa) que solicitarán una autorización Read more…
📣 Have you heard about the new covid.gov website?
Masks Testing and Contact Tracing Treatments VaccinesAparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Yes! ✋🏾 We have! ✋🏾 It is still early, but it is pretty neat from a nerdy girl standpoint. It helps people get a lot of questions answered in one place. We tried it out and especially thought it was helpful to order free COVID-19 tests and to find COVID-19 treatment once someone receives a Read more…
La pregunta que muchos nos estamos haciendo … ¿debería dejar de usar mascarilla??
Posts en Español Staying Safe
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Si bien nos ENCANTARÍA ofrecer una conclusión sobre si es una opción segura descontinuar el uso de las mascarillas, recuerde que no hay resoluciones definitivas. El uso de la mascarilla es una decisión que oscila en la escala de la percepción del riesgo, es decir, la dimensión que le haga sentir “más protegido” o “mejor Read more…
Is there any easy way to determine whether and for how long I need to isolate or quarantine?
Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Yes! The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention just released a handy on-line calculator! Enter answers to a few short questions into the calculator here and get an estimate of the date you can stop isolating if you have COVID-19 or quarantining if you were exposed to someone who does! The calculator takes Read more…
Yes! ✋🏾 We have! ✋🏾 It is still early, but it is pretty neat from a nerdy girl standpoint. It helps people get a lot of questions answered in one place. We tried it out and especially thought it was helpful to order free COVID-19 tests and to find COVID-19 treatment once someone receives a Read more…
La pregunta que muchos nos estamos haciendo … ¿debería dejar de usar mascarilla??
Posts en Español Staying SafeAparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Si bien nos ENCANTARÍA ofrecer una conclusión sobre si es una opción segura descontinuar el uso de las mascarillas, recuerde que no hay resoluciones definitivas. El uso de la mascarilla es una decisión que oscila en la escala de la percepción del riesgo, es decir, la dimensión que le haga sentir “más protegido” o “mejor Read more…
Is there any easy way to determine whether and for how long I need to isolate or quarantine?
Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Yes! The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention just released a handy on-line calculator! Enter answers to a few short questions into the calculator here and get an estimate of the date you can stop isolating if you have COVID-19 or quarantining if you were exposed to someone who does! The calculator takes Read more…
Si bien nos ENCANTARÍA ofrecer una conclusión sobre si es una opción segura descontinuar el uso de las mascarillas, recuerde que no hay resoluciones definitivas. El uso de la mascarilla es una decisión que oscila en la escala de la percepción del riesgo, es decir, la dimensión que le haga sentir “más protegido” o “mejor Read more…
Is there any easy way to determine whether and for how long I need to isolate or quarantine?
Infection and Spread Staying SafeAmanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Yes! The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention just released a handy on-line calculator! Enter answers to a few short questions into the calculator here and get an estimate of the date you can stop isolating if you have COVID-19 or quarantining if you were exposed to someone who does! The calculator takes Read more…
A: Yes! The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention just released a handy on-line calculator! Enter answers to a few short questions into the calculator here and get an estimate of the date you can stop isolating if you have COVID-19 or quarantining if you were exposed to someone who does! The calculator takes Read more…
