Q&A Special: COVID-19 Vaccines for Kids Under 5
Families/Kids Vaccines VideosMalia Jones, PhD MPH
Q&A Special: COVID-19 Vaccines for Kids Under 5 Featuring: Dr. Malia Jones of Dear Pandemic And Dr. Katelyn Jetelina of Your Local Epidemiologist
June 30, 2022
¡Buenas noticias!
Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
La nueva vacuna COVID de Moderna, inspirada en Omicron, parece prometedora. 💥En un comunicado de prensa reciente, Moderna compartió un avance de la seguridad y el rendimiento de su vacuna “bivalente” de COVID-19, inspirada en Omicron. Los resultados son alentadores y sugieren que la nueva vacuna puede proporcionar una protección más fuerte y duradera. La Read more…
June 30, 2022
Threats to reproductive rights are a public health crisis.
General Health Health Policy Social and Racial Justice
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
This past week has been a sucker punch to women and science. Those Nerdy Girls are committed to providing actionable, factual science communication around public health crises. While the majority of our content to date has covered COVID-19, there are a number of public health topics that require further coverage. If we are not talking Read more…
June 29, 2022
**Conoce a las Nerdy Girls – Tita Smyth Escobedo**
Posts en Español Women in STEM
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
En esta edición de la serie de “Conoce a las Nerdy Girls”, les presentamos a Tita Smyth Escobedo. Tita ha sido miembro activo a largo plazo del equipo de Querida Pandemia, la página en español de Dear Pandemic. Ella se graduó como Psicóloga Clínica en su país nativo, Guatemala. 🇬🇹 Tita en un principio se Read more…
June 28, 2022
What’s the point of making an effort anymore if COVID-19 is everywhere?
Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Remember “flatten the curve”? We still need to “flatten the waves.” Much has changed since this rallying cry of Spring 2020, but keeping the infamous reproductive rate (or “R-value”) down is still a worthy goal. While we *totally* feel everyone’s pandemic fatigue and frustration with fellow humans, it’s not all or nothing with prevention Read more…
June 27, 2022
Does your risk of long COVID differ by variant?
Long COVID
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Two recent studies point to yes. TL:DR; Among vaccinated people, the odds of reporting long COVID were lower for the Omicron BA.1 variant compared to Delta, but higher for Omicron BA.2 compared to BA.1. Study #1 In the UK, researchers identified ~56K people newly diagnosed with COVID-19 during the Omicron BA.1 wave and ~41K Read more…
June 27, 2022
El herpes zóster y su vacuna: Obtenga los datos
Infectious Diseases Posts en Español
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
El herpes zóster o culebrilla es un sarpullido doloroso y con ampollas que a menudo se desarrolla en una raya que envuelve un lado del cuerpo o la cara. Además de la erupción, los síntomas incluyen fiebre, dolor de cabeza y escalofríos, principalmente se oye del herpes zóster porque DUELE mucho 😢 💪🩹 Si tiene Read more…
June 26, 2022
¿Quiénes deberían recibir una dosis de refuerzo de la vacuna contra el COVID-19?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Heidi Schutz, PhD
En los Estados Unidos, los CDC (Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades) recomiendan que todas las personas de 5 años o más reciban dosis de refuerzo de la vacuna contra el COVID-19. Esta mejor protegido contra el COVID-19 cuando se mantiene al día con las vacunas recomendadas. Fuentes: 1) Del CDC 2) Read more…
June 25, 2022
Y a todo esto, ¿qué es la depresión?
Mental Health Posts en Español
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
💧 La depresión clínica es una enfermedad influenciada por la genética 🧬, el estrés y el 🏡entorno que nos rodea, así como por factores biológicos, sociales y psicológicos. No existe una causa única para la depresión. La depresión puede afectar a cualquier persona, independientemente de su edad o condición social. Algunas personas son más propensas Read more…
June 25, 2022
What’s the link between deforestation and public health/infectious diseases?
Infectious Diseases
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
We are thrilled to introduce Nerdy Guest Andrea Johnson to talk about deforestation and infectious disease. 1.) Tell me about your background and training. I’m currently an Advisor to the Climate and Land Use Alliance, a philanthropic alliance that helps major foundations align their grantmaking end to fight deforestation and secure the rights and livelihoods Read more…
June 24, 2022
Dos Actualizaciones importantes sobre las dosis de refuerzo de la vacuna para COVID-19
Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
Todas las personas desde los 5 años para arriba deberían obtener su primera dosis de refuerzo 5 meses después de su primera serie de vacunas y todas las personas desde los 50 años en adelante o desde los 12 años en adelante con un sistema inmunológico debilitado deberían obtener una segunda dosis de refuerzo 4 Read more…
June 24, 2022
Do I have OCD?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Help! The pandemic has me worrying about germs 🧫…do I have OCD? 🤔 Not necessarily. OCD can include worries about germs, but can be a LOT more than that. Let’s talk a little bit more about OCD to understand why. OCD is a chronic mental health condition with typical symptoms including frequent and unwanted thoughts Read more…
June 23, 2022
Which vaccine is best for little kids?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Two vaccines were authorized for children in the 6 months-5 years age group on the same day, leaving many parents wondering which is best. Each has its pros and cons. The bottom line: if low side effects is your priority and you don’t mind three visits to the clinic over the course of three months, Read more…
June 22, 2022
******Conoce a las Nerdy Girls – Maggie Hayes******
Posts en Español Women in STEM
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
En esta edición de la serie de “Conoce a las Nerdy Girls”, les presentamos a Maggie Hayes. Maggie es nuestra becaria del lenguaje español y las comunicaciones científicas y ella nos ayuda con las operaciones, traducciones, y interacciones comunitarias aquí en Querida Pandemia. Maggie es una estudiante en la Universidad de Wisconsin-Madison en EE.UU. estudiando Read more…
June 22, 2022
Meet Novavax, Which May Be the US’ Next Authorized COVID Vaccine
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A fourth vaccine against COVID-19 may be authorized in the near future in the US. Meet: Novavax! What is Novavax? Novavax is a little different than the other COVID-19 vaccines available in the US. The SARS-CoV2 spike protein is the little piece of the virus that allows it to enter cells where it can make Read more…
June 21, 2022
What are the health impacts of COVID-19 on young children?
Families/Kids Long COVID Vaccines
Chana Davis, PhD
What are the health impacts of COVID-19 on young children? How does the burden of COVID-19 compare to other vaccine-preventable diseases? COVID-19 is usually mild and short-lived in young kids. Yet, a small fraction of cases result in severe outcomes like Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome, long-term symptoms, or even death. These tragedies strike children with and Read more…
June 20, 2022
Recientemente publicamos un resumen de los tratamientos para el COVID-19…
Posts en Español Treatments
Heidi Schutz, PhD
Esta infografía cubre tratamientos para COVID-19 en los Estados Unidos para personas con mayor riesgo de enfermedad grave, sin hospitalización y sin oxígeno suplementario. Nuestra publicación en FB Fuente Esta infografía ha sido traducida al Español con fines educativos. Si existiera alguna inconsistencia, el documento en Inglés prevalecerá. Para preguntas y/o comentarios relacionados con esta Read more…
June 20, 2022
Should I vaccinate my kids even if they’ve already been infected with COVID-19?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
With COVID-19 vaccines for kids down to 6 months becoming available this week in the U.S., our Nerdy friend Dr. Katelyn Jetelina of Your Local Epidemiologist makes the strong case for vaccinating your kids, *even* if they’ve already been infected. TL;DR: ➡️ Kids ARE at risk from COVID. Thankfully kids die less often of almost Read more…
June 19, 2022
⬇️ Lo que necesita saber ahora sobre la viruela del mono
Infectious Diseases Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
🦠 El brote de viruela del mono en varios países está en curso y ha afectado a más de 100 personas en Europa occidental y otros países de altos ingresos. Las naciones afectadas incluyen ocho países de Europa, así como Estados Unidos, Canadá, Israel y Australia, lugares de los cuales este virus ya había sido Read more…
June 17, 2022
HELP! I can’t focus. Do I have ADHD?
General Health Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Maybe. Maybe not. A lot of people have been asking this question during the pandemic. Some of this is because more people are working from home or having changes to their work schedules and routines. And this has made people aware of distractibility, changes in work habits, or difficulty adjusting to the demands of home Read more…
Q&A Special: COVID-19 Vaccines for Kids Under 5 Featuring: Dr. Malia Jones of Dear Pandemic And Dr. Katelyn Jetelina of Your Local Epidemiologist
¡Buenas noticias!
Posts en Español VaccinesSandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
La nueva vacuna COVID de Moderna, inspirada en Omicron, parece prometedora. 💥En un comunicado de prensa reciente, Moderna compartió un avance de la seguridad y el rendimiento de su vacuna “bivalente” de COVID-19, inspirada en Omicron. Los resultados son alentadores y sugieren que la nueva vacuna puede proporcionar una protección más fuerte y duradera. La Read more…
June 30, 2022
Threats to reproductive rights are a public health crisis.
General Health Health Policy Social and Racial Justice
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
This past week has been a sucker punch to women and science. Those Nerdy Girls are committed to providing actionable, factual science communication around public health crises. While the majority of our content to date has covered COVID-19, there are a number of public health topics that require further coverage. If we are not talking Read more…
June 29, 2022
**Conoce a las Nerdy Girls – Tita Smyth Escobedo**
Posts en Español Women in STEM
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
En esta edición de la serie de “Conoce a las Nerdy Girls”, les presentamos a Tita Smyth Escobedo. Tita ha sido miembro activo a largo plazo del equipo de Querida Pandemia, la página en español de Dear Pandemic. Ella se graduó como Psicóloga Clínica en su país nativo, Guatemala. 🇬🇹 Tita en un principio se Read more…
June 28, 2022
What’s the point of making an effort anymore if COVID-19 is everywhere?
Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Remember “flatten the curve”? We still need to “flatten the waves.” Much has changed since this rallying cry of Spring 2020, but keeping the infamous reproductive rate (or “R-value”) down is still a worthy goal. While we *totally* feel everyone’s pandemic fatigue and frustration with fellow humans, it’s not all or nothing with prevention Read more…
June 27, 2022
Does your risk of long COVID differ by variant?
Long COVID
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Two recent studies point to yes. TL:DR; Among vaccinated people, the odds of reporting long COVID were lower for the Omicron BA.1 variant compared to Delta, but higher for Omicron BA.2 compared to BA.1. Study #1 In the UK, researchers identified ~56K people newly diagnosed with COVID-19 during the Omicron BA.1 wave and ~41K Read more…
June 27, 2022
El herpes zóster y su vacuna: Obtenga los datos
Infectious Diseases Posts en Español
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
El herpes zóster o culebrilla es un sarpullido doloroso y con ampollas que a menudo se desarrolla en una raya que envuelve un lado del cuerpo o la cara. Además de la erupción, los síntomas incluyen fiebre, dolor de cabeza y escalofríos, principalmente se oye del herpes zóster porque DUELE mucho 😢 💪🩹 Si tiene Read more…
June 26, 2022
¿Quiénes deberían recibir una dosis de refuerzo de la vacuna contra el COVID-19?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Heidi Schutz, PhD
En los Estados Unidos, los CDC (Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades) recomiendan que todas las personas de 5 años o más reciban dosis de refuerzo de la vacuna contra el COVID-19. Esta mejor protegido contra el COVID-19 cuando se mantiene al día con las vacunas recomendadas. Fuentes: 1) Del CDC 2) Read more…
June 25, 2022
Y a todo esto, ¿qué es la depresión?
Mental Health Posts en Español
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
💧 La depresión clínica es una enfermedad influenciada por la genética 🧬, el estrés y el 🏡entorno que nos rodea, así como por factores biológicos, sociales y psicológicos. No existe una causa única para la depresión. La depresión puede afectar a cualquier persona, independientemente de su edad o condición social. Algunas personas son más propensas Read more…
June 25, 2022
What’s the link between deforestation and public health/infectious diseases?
Infectious Diseases
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
We are thrilled to introduce Nerdy Guest Andrea Johnson to talk about deforestation and infectious disease. 1.) Tell me about your background and training. I’m currently an Advisor to the Climate and Land Use Alliance, a philanthropic alliance that helps major foundations align their grantmaking end to fight deforestation and secure the rights and livelihoods Read more…
June 24, 2022
Dos Actualizaciones importantes sobre las dosis de refuerzo de la vacuna para COVID-19
Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
Todas las personas desde los 5 años para arriba deberían obtener su primera dosis de refuerzo 5 meses después de su primera serie de vacunas y todas las personas desde los 50 años en adelante o desde los 12 años en adelante con un sistema inmunológico debilitado deberían obtener una segunda dosis de refuerzo 4 Read more…
June 24, 2022
Do I have OCD?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Help! The pandemic has me worrying about germs 🧫…do I have OCD? 🤔 Not necessarily. OCD can include worries about germs, but can be a LOT more than that. Let’s talk a little bit more about OCD to understand why. OCD is a chronic mental health condition with typical symptoms including frequent and unwanted thoughts Read more…
June 23, 2022
Which vaccine is best for little kids?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Two vaccines were authorized for children in the 6 months-5 years age group on the same day, leaving many parents wondering which is best. Each has its pros and cons. The bottom line: if low side effects is your priority and you don’t mind three visits to the clinic over the course of three months, Read more…
June 22, 2022
******Conoce a las Nerdy Girls – Maggie Hayes******
Posts en Español Women in STEM
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
En esta edición de la serie de “Conoce a las Nerdy Girls”, les presentamos a Maggie Hayes. Maggie es nuestra becaria del lenguaje español y las comunicaciones científicas y ella nos ayuda con las operaciones, traducciones, y interacciones comunitarias aquí en Querida Pandemia. Maggie es una estudiante en la Universidad de Wisconsin-Madison en EE.UU. estudiando Read more…
June 22, 2022
Meet Novavax, Which May Be the US’ Next Authorized COVID Vaccine
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A fourth vaccine against COVID-19 may be authorized in the near future in the US. Meet: Novavax! What is Novavax? Novavax is a little different than the other COVID-19 vaccines available in the US. The SARS-CoV2 spike protein is the little piece of the virus that allows it to enter cells where it can make Read more…
June 21, 2022
What are the health impacts of COVID-19 on young children?
Families/Kids Long COVID Vaccines
Chana Davis, PhD
What are the health impacts of COVID-19 on young children? How does the burden of COVID-19 compare to other vaccine-preventable diseases? COVID-19 is usually mild and short-lived in young kids. Yet, a small fraction of cases result in severe outcomes like Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome, long-term symptoms, or even death. These tragedies strike children with and Read more…
June 20, 2022
Recientemente publicamos un resumen de los tratamientos para el COVID-19…
Posts en Español Treatments
Heidi Schutz, PhD
Esta infografía cubre tratamientos para COVID-19 en los Estados Unidos para personas con mayor riesgo de enfermedad grave, sin hospitalización y sin oxígeno suplementario. Nuestra publicación en FB Fuente Esta infografía ha sido traducida al Español con fines educativos. Si existiera alguna inconsistencia, el documento en Inglés prevalecerá. Para preguntas y/o comentarios relacionados con esta Read more…
June 20, 2022
Should I vaccinate my kids even if they’ve already been infected with COVID-19?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
With COVID-19 vaccines for kids down to 6 months becoming available this week in the U.S., our Nerdy friend Dr. Katelyn Jetelina of Your Local Epidemiologist makes the strong case for vaccinating your kids, *even* if they’ve already been infected. TL;DR: ➡️ Kids ARE at risk from COVID. Thankfully kids die less often of almost Read more…
June 19, 2022
⬇️ Lo que necesita saber ahora sobre la viruela del mono
Infectious Diseases Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
🦠 El brote de viruela del mono en varios países está en curso y ha afectado a más de 100 personas en Europa occidental y otros países de altos ingresos. Las naciones afectadas incluyen ocho países de Europa, así como Estados Unidos, Canadá, Israel y Australia, lugares de los cuales este virus ya había sido Read more…
June 17, 2022
HELP! I can’t focus. Do I have ADHD?
General Health Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Maybe. Maybe not. A lot of people have been asking this question during the pandemic. Some of this is because more people are working from home or having changes to their work schedules and routines. And this has made people aware of distractibility, changes in work habits, or difficulty adjusting to the demands of home Read more…
La nueva vacuna COVID de Moderna, inspirada en Omicron, parece prometedora. 💥En un comunicado de prensa reciente, Moderna compartió un avance de la seguridad y el rendimiento de su vacuna “bivalente” de COVID-19, inspirada en Omicron. Los resultados son alentadores y sugieren que la nueva vacuna puede proporcionar una protección más fuerte y duradera. La Read more…
Threats to reproductive rights are a public health crisis.
General Health Health Policy Social and Racial JusticeAshley Ritter, APRN, PhD
This past week has been a sucker punch to women and science. Those Nerdy Girls are committed to providing actionable, factual science communication around public health crises. While the majority of our content to date has covered COVID-19, there are a number of public health topics that require further coverage. If we are not talking Read more…
June 29, 2022
**Conoce a las Nerdy Girls – Tita Smyth Escobedo**
Posts en Español Women in STEM
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
En esta edición de la serie de “Conoce a las Nerdy Girls”, les presentamos a Tita Smyth Escobedo. Tita ha sido miembro activo a largo plazo del equipo de Querida Pandemia, la página en español de Dear Pandemic. Ella se graduó como Psicóloga Clínica en su país nativo, Guatemala. 🇬🇹 Tita en un principio se Read more…
June 28, 2022
What’s the point of making an effort anymore if COVID-19 is everywhere?
Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Remember “flatten the curve”? We still need to “flatten the waves.” Much has changed since this rallying cry of Spring 2020, but keeping the infamous reproductive rate (or “R-value”) down is still a worthy goal. While we *totally* feel everyone’s pandemic fatigue and frustration with fellow humans, it’s not all or nothing with prevention Read more…
June 27, 2022
Does your risk of long COVID differ by variant?
Long COVID
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Two recent studies point to yes. TL:DR; Among vaccinated people, the odds of reporting long COVID were lower for the Omicron BA.1 variant compared to Delta, but higher for Omicron BA.2 compared to BA.1. Study #1 In the UK, researchers identified ~56K people newly diagnosed with COVID-19 during the Omicron BA.1 wave and ~41K Read more…
June 27, 2022
El herpes zóster y su vacuna: Obtenga los datos
Infectious Diseases Posts en Español
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
El herpes zóster o culebrilla es un sarpullido doloroso y con ampollas que a menudo se desarrolla en una raya que envuelve un lado del cuerpo o la cara. Además de la erupción, los síntomas incluyen fiebre, dolor de cabeza y escalofríos, principalmente se oye del herpes zóster porque DUELE mucho 😢 💪🩹 Si tiene Read more…
June 26, 2022
¿Quiénes deberían recibir una dosis de refuerzo de la vacuna contra el COVID-19?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Heidi Schutz, PhD
En los Estados Unidos, los CDC (Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades) recomiendan que todas las personas de 5 años o más reciban dosis de refuerzo de la vacuna contra el COVID-19. Esta mejor protegido contra el COVID-19 cuando se mantiene al día con las vacunas recomendadas. Fuentes: 1) Del CDC 2) Read more…
June 25, 2022
Y a todo esto, ¿qué es la depresión?
Mental Health Posts en Español
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
💧 La depresión clínica es una enfermedad influenciada por la genética 🧬, el estrés y el 🏡entorno que nos rodea, así como por factores biológicos, sociales y psicológicos. No existe una causa única para la depresión. La depresión puede afectar a cualquier persona, independientemente de su edad o condición social. Algunas personas son más propensas Read more…
June 25, 2022
What’s the link between deforestation and public health/infectious diseases?
Infectious Diseases
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
We are thrilled to introduce Nerdy Guest Andrea Johnson to talk about deforestation and infectious disease. 1.) Tell me about your background and training. I’m currently an Advisor to the Climate and Land Use Alliance, a philanthropic alliance that helps major foundations align their grantmaking end to fight deforestation and secure the rights and livelihoods Read more…
June 24, 2022
Dos Actualizaciones importantes sobre las dosis de refuerzo de la vacuna para COVID-19
Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
Todas las personas desde los 5 años para arriba deberían obtener su primera dosis de refuerzo 5 meses después de su primera serie de vacunas y todas las personas desde los 50 años en adelante o desde los 12 años en adelante con un sistema inmunológico debilitado deberían obtener una segunda dosis de refuerzo 4 Read more…
June 24, 2022
Do I have OCD?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Help! The pandemic has me worrying about germs 🧫…do I have OCD? 🤔 Not necessarily. OCD can include worries about germs, but can be a LOT more than that. Let’s talk a little bit more about OCD to understand why. OCD is a chronic mental health condition with typical symptoms including frequent and unwanted thoughts Read more…
June 23, 2022
Which vaccine is best for little kids?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Two vaccines were authorized for children in the 6 months-5 years age group on the same day, leaving many parents wondering which is best. Each has its pros and cons. The bottom line: if low side effects is your priority and you don’t mind three visits to the clinic over the course of three months, Read more…
June 22, 2022
******Conoce a las Nerdy Girls – Maggie Hayes******
Posts en Español Women in STEM
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
En esta edición de la serie de “Conoce a las Nerdy Girls”, les presentamos a Maggie Hayes. Maggie es nuestra becaria del lenguaje español y las comunicaciones científicas y ella nos ayuda con las operaciones, traducciones, y interacciones comunitarias aquí en Querida Pandemia. Maggie es una estudiante en la Universidad de Wisconsin-Madison en EE.UU. estudiando Read more…
June 22, 2022
Meet Novavax, Which May Be the US’ Next Authorized COVID Vaccine
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A fourth vaccine against COVID-19 may be authorized in the near future in the US. Meet: Novavax! What is Novavax? Novavax is a little different than the other COVID-19 vaccines available in the US. The SARS-CoV2 spike protein is the little piece of the virus that allows it to enter cells where it can make Read more…
June 21, 2022
What are the health impacts of COVID-19 on young children?
Families/Kids Long COVID Vaccines
Chana Davis, PhD
What are the health impacts of COVID-19 on young children? How does the burden of COVID-19 compare to other vaccine-preventable diseases? COVID-19 is usually mild and short-lived in young kids. Yet, a small fraction of cases result in severe outcomes like Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome, long-term symptoms, or even death. These tragedies strike children with and Read more…
June 20, 2022
Recientemente publicamos un resumen de los tratamientos para el COVID-19…
Posts en Español Treatments
Heidi Schutz, PhD
Esta infografía cubre tratamientos para COVID-19 en los Estados Unidos para personas con mayor riesgo de enfermedad grave, sin hospitalización y sin oxígeno suplementario. Nuestra publicación en FB Fuente Esta infografía ha sido traducida al Español con fines educativos. Si existiera alguna inconsistencia, el documento en Inglés prevalecerá. Para preguntas y/o comentarios relacionados con esta Read more…
June 20, 2022
Should I vaccinate my kids even if they’ve already been infected with COVID-19?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
With COVID-19 vaccines for kids down to 6 months becoming available this week in the U.S., our Nerdy friend Dr. Katelyn Jetelina of Your Local Epidemiologist makes the strong case for vaccinating your kids, *even* if they’ve already been infected. TL;DR: ➡️ Kids ARE at risk from COVID. Thankfully kids die less often of almost Read more…
June 19, 2022
⬇️ Lo que necesita saber ahora sobre la viruela del mono
Infectious Diseases Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
🦠 El brote de viruela del mono en varios países está en curso y ha afectado a más de 100 personas en Europa occidental y otros países de altos ingresos. Las naciones afectadas incluyen ocho países de Europa, así como Estados Unidos, Canadá, Israel y Australia, lugares de los cuales este virus ya había sido Read more…
June 17, 2022
HELP! I can’t focus. Do I have ADHD?
General Health Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Maybe. Maybe not. A lot of people have been asking this question during the pandemic. Some of this is because more people are working from home or having changes to their work schedules and routines. And this has made people aware of distractibility, changes in work habits, or difficulty adjusting to the demands of home Read more…
This past week has been a sucker punch to women and science. Those Nerdy Girls are committed to providing actionable, factual science communication around public health crises. While the majority of our content to date has covered COVID-19, there are a number of public health topics that require further coverage. If we are not talking Read more…
**Conoce a las Nerdy Girls – Tita Smyth Escobedo**
Posts en Español Women in STEMTita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
En esta edición de la serie de “Conoce a las Nerdy Girls”, les presentamos a Tita Smyth Escobedo. Tita ha sido miembro activo a largo plazo del equipo de Querida Pandemia, la página en español de Dear Pandemic. Ella se graduó como Psicóloga Clínica en su país nativo, Guatemala. 🇬🇹 Tita en un principio se Read more…
June 28, 2022
What’s the point of making an effort anymore if COVID-19 is everywhere?
Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Remember “flatten the curve”? We still need to “flatten the waves.” Much has changed since this rallying cry of Spring 2020, but keeping the infamous reproductive rate (or “R-value”) down is still a worthy goal. While we *totally* feel everyone’s pandemic fatigue and frustration with fellow humans, it’s not all or nothing with prevention Read more…
June 27, 2022
Does your risk of long COVID differ by variant?
Long COVID
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Two recent studies point to yes. TL:DR; Among vaccinated people, the odds of reporting long COVID were lower for the Omicron BA.1 variant compared to Delta, but higher for Omicron BA.2 compared to BA.1. Study #1 In the UK, researchers identified ~56K people newly diagnosed with COVID-19 during the Omicron BA.1 wave and ~41K Read more…
June 27, 2022
El herpes zóster y su vacuna: Obtenga los datos
Infectious Diseases Posts en Español
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
El herpes zóster o culebrilla es un sarpullido doloroso y con ampollas que a menudo se desarrolla en una raya que envuelve un lado del cuerpo o la cara. Además de la erupción, los síntomas incluyen fiebre, dolor de cabeza y escalofríos, principalmente se oye del herpes zóster porque DUELE mucho 😢 💪🩹 Si tiene Read more…
June 26, 2022
¿Quiénes deberían recibir una dosis de refuerzo de la vacuna contra el COVID-19?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Heidi Schutz, PhD
En los Estados Unidos, los CDC (Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades) recomiendan que todas las personas de 5 años o más reciban dosis de refuerzo de la vacuna contra el COVID-19. Esta mejor protegido contra el COVID-19 cuando se mantiene al día con las vacunas recomendadas. Fuentes: 1) Del CDC 2) Read more…
June 25, 2022
Y a todo esto, ¿qué es la depresión?
Mental Health Posts en Español
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
💧 La depresión clínica es una enfermedad influenciada por la genética 🧬, el estrés y el 🏡entorno que nos rodea, así como por factores biológicos, sociales y psicológicos. No existe una causa única para la depresión. La depresión puede afectar a cualquier persona, independientemente de su edad o condición social. Algunas personas son más propensas Read more…
June 25, 2022
What’s the link between deforestation and public health/infectious diseases?
Infectious Diseases
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
We are thrilled to introduce Nerdy Guest Andrea Johnson to talk about deforestation and infectious disease. 1.) Tell me about your background and training. I’m currently an Advisor to the Climate and Land Use Alliance, a philanthropic alliance that helps major foundations align their grantmaking end to fight deforestation and secure the rights and livelihoods Read more…
June 24, 2022
Dos Actualizaciones importantes sobre las dosis de refuerzo de la vacuna para COVID-19
Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
Todas las personas desde los 5 años para arriba deberían obtener su primera dosis de refuerzo 5 meses después de su primera serie de vacunas y todas las personas desde los 50 años en adelante o desde los 12 años en adelante con un sistema inmunológico debilitado deberían obtener una segunda dosis de refuerzo 4 Read more…
June 24, 2022
Do I have OCD?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Help! The pandemic has me worrying about germs 🧫…do I have OCD? 🤔 Not necessarily. OCD can include worries about germs, but can be a LOT more than that. Let’s talk a little bit more about OCD to understand why. OCD is a chronic mental health condition with typical symptoms including frequent and unwanted thoughts Read more…
June 23, 2022
Which vaccine is best for little kids?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Two vaccines were authorized for children in the 6 months-5 years age group on the same day, leaving many parents wondering which is best. Each has its pros and cons. The bottom line: if low side effects is your priority and you don’t mind three visits to the clinic over the course of three months, Read more…
June 22, 2022
******Conoce a las Nerdy Girls – Maggie Hayes******
Posts en Español Women in STEM
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
En esta edición de la serie de “Conoce a las Nerdy Girls”, les presentamos a Maggie Hayes. Maggie es nuestra becaria del lenguaje español y las comunicaciones científicas y ella nos ayuda con las operaciones, traducciones, y interacciones comunitarias aquí en Querida Pandemia. Maggie es una estudiante en la Universidad de Wisconsin-Madison en EE.UU. estudiando Read more…
June 22, 2022
Meet Novavax, Which May Be the US’ Next Authorized COVID Vaccine
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A fourth vaccine against COVID-19 may be authorized in the near future in the US. Meet: Novavax! What is Novavax? Novavax is a little different than the other COVID-19 vaccines available in the US. The SARS-CoV2 spike protein is the little piece of the virus that allows it to enter cells where it can make Read more…
June 21, 2022
What are the health impacts of COVID-19 on young children?
Families/Kids Long COVID Vaccines
Chana Davis, PhD
What are the health impacts of COVID-19 on young children? How does the burden of COVID-19 compare to other vaccine-preventable diseases? COVID-19 is usually mild and short-lived in young kids. Yet, a small fraction of cases result in severe outcomes like Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome, long-term symptoms, or even death. These tragedies strike children with and Read more…
June 20, 2022
Recientemente publicamos un resumen de los tratamientos para el COVID-19…
Posts en Español Treatments
Heidi Schutz, PhD
Esta infografía cubre tratamientos para COVID-19 en los Estados Unidos para personas con mayor riesgo de enfermedad grave, sin hospitalización y sin oxígeno suplementario. Nuestra publicación en FB Fuente Esta infografía ha sido traducida al Español con fines educativos. Si existiera alguna inconsistencia, el documento en Inglés prevalecerá. Para preguntas y/o comentarios relacionados con esta Read more…
June 20, 2022
Should I vaccinate my kids even if they’ve already been infected with COVID-19?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
With COVID-19 vaccines for kids down to 6 months becoming available this week in the U.S., our Nerdy friend Dr. Katelyn Jetelina of Your Local Epidemiologist makes the strong case for vaccinating your kids, *even* if they’ve already been infected. TL;DR: ➡️ Kids ARE at risk from COVID. Thankfully kids die less often of almost Read more…
June 19, 2022
⬇️ Lo que necesita saber ahora sobre la viruela del mono
Infectious Diseases Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
🦠 El brote de viruela del mono en varios países está en curso y ha afectado a más de 100 personas en Europa occidental y otros países de altos ingresos. Las naciones afectadas incluyen ocho países de Europa, así como Estados Unidos, Canadá, Israel y Australia, lugares de los cuales este virus ya había sido Read more…
June 17, 2022
HELP! I can’t focus. Do I have ADHD?
General Health Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Maybe. Maybe not. A lot of people have been asking this question during the pandemic. Some of this is because more people are working from home or having changes to their work schedules and routines. And this has made people aware of distractibility, changes in work habits, or difficulty adjusting to the demands of home Read more…
En esta edición de la serie de “Conoce a las Nerdy Girls”, les presentamos a Tita Smyth Escobedo. Tita ha sido miembro activo a largo plazo del equipo de Querida Pandemia, la página en español de Dear Pandemic. Ella se graduó como Psicóloga Clínica en su país nativo, Guatemala. 🇬🇹 Tita en un principio se Read more…
What’s the point of making an effort anymore if COVID-19 is everywhere?
Infection and Spread Staying SafeJennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Remember “flatten the curve”? We still need to “flatten the waves.” Much has changed since this rallying cry of Spring 2020, but keeping the infamous reproductive rate (or “R-value”) down is still a worthy goal. While we *totally* feel everyone’s pandemic fatigue and frustration with fellow humans, it’s not all or nothing with prevention Read more…
June 27, 2022
Does your risk of long COVID differ by variant?
Long COVID
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Two recent studies point to yes. TL:DR; Among vaccinated people, the odds of reporting long COVID were lower for the Omicron BA.1 variant compared to Delta, but higher for Omicron BA.2 compared to BA.1. Study #1 In the UK, researchers identified ~56K people newly diagnosed with COVID-19 during the Omicron BA.1 wave and ~41K Read more…
June 27, 2022
El herpes zóster y su vacuna: Obtenga los datos
Infectious Diseases Posts en Español
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
El herpes zóster o culebrilla es un sarpullido doloroso y con ampollas que a menudo se desarrolla en una raya que envuelve un lado del cuerpo o la cara. Además de la erupción, los síntomas incluyen fiebre, dolor de cabeza y escalofríos, principalmente se oye del herpes zóster porque DUELE mucho 😢 💪🩹 Si tiene Read more…
June 26, 2022
¿Quiénes deberían recibir una dosis de refuerzo de la vacuna contra el COVID-19?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Heidi Schutz, PhD
En los Estados Unidos, los CDC (Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades) recomiendan que todas las personas de 5 años o más reciban dosis de refuerzo de la vacuna contra el COVID-19. Esta mejor protegido contra el COVID-19 cuando se mantiene al día con las vacunas recomendadas. Fuentes: 1) Del CDC 2) Read more…
June 25, 2022
Y a todo esto, ¿qué es la depresión?
Mental Health Posts en Español
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
💧 La depresión clínica es una enfermedad influenciada por la genética 🧬, el estrés y el 🏡entorno que nos rodea, así como por factores biológicos, sociales y psicológicos. No existe una causa única para la depresión. La depresión puede afectar a cualquier persona, independientemente de su edad o condición social. Algunas personas son más propensas Read more…
June 25, 2022
What’s the link between deforestation and public health/infectious diseases?
Infectious Diseases
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
We are thrilled to introduce Nerdy Guest Andrea Johnson to talk about deforestation and infectious disease. 1.) Tell me about your background and training. I’m currently an Advisor to the Climate and Land Use Alliance, a philanthropic alliance that helps major foundations align their grantmaking end to fight deforestation and secure the rights and livelihoods Read more…
June 24, 2022
Dos Actualizaciones importantes sobre las dosis de refuerzo de la vacuna para COVID-19
Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
Todas las personas desde los 5 años para arriba deberían obtener su primera dosis de refuerzo 5 meses después de su primera serie de vacunas y todas las personas desde los 50 años en adelante o desde los 12 años en adelante con un sistema inmunológico debilitado deberían obtener una segunda dosis de refuerzo 4 Read more…
June 24, 2022
Do I have OCD?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Help! The pandemic has me worrying about germs 🧫…do I have OCD? 🤔 Not necessarily. OCD can include worries about germs, but can be a LOT more than that. Let’s talk a little bit more about OCD to understand why. OCD is a chronic mental health condition with typical symptoms including frequent and unwanted thoughts Read more…
June 23, 2022
Which vaccine is best for little kids?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Two vaccines were authorized for children in the 6 months-5 years age group on the same day, leaving many parents wondering which is best. Each has its pros and cons. The bottom line: if low side effects is your priority and you don’t mind three visits to the clinic over the course of three months, Read more…
June 22, 2022
******Conoce a las Nerdy Girls – Maggie Hayes******
Posts en Español Women in STEM
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
En esta edición de la serie de “Conoce a las Nerdy Girls”, les presentamos a Maggie Hayes. Maggie es nuestra becaria del lenguaje español y las comunicaciones científicas y ella nos ayuda con las operaciones, traducciones, y interacciones comunitarias aquí en Querida Pandemia. Maggie es una estudiante en la Universidad de Wisconsin-Madison en EE.UU. estudiando Read more…
June 22, 2022
Meet Novavax, Which May Be the US’ Next Authorized COVID Vaccine
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A fourth vaccine against COVID-19 may be authorized in the near future in the US. Meet: Novavax! What is Novavax? Novavax is a little different than the other COVID-19 vaccines available in the US. The SARS-CoV2 spike protein is the little piece of the virus that allows it to enter cells where it can make Read more…
June 21, 2022
What are the health impacts of COVID-19 on young children?
Families/Kids Long COVID Vaccines
Chana Davis, PhD
What are the health impacts of COVID-19 on young children? How does the burden of COVID-19 compare to other vaccine-preventable diseases? COVID-19 is usually mild and short-lived in young kids. Yet, a small fraction of cases result in severe outcomes like Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome, long-term symptoms, or even death. These tragedies strike children with and Read more…
June 20, 2022
Recientemente publicamos un resumen de los tratamientos para el COVID-19…
Posts en Español Treatments
Heidi Schutz, PhD
Esta infografía cubre tratamientos para COVID-19 en los Estados Unidos para personas con mayor riesgo de enfermedad grave, sin hospitalización y sin oxígeno suplementario. Nuestra publicación en FB Fuente Esta infografía ha sido traducida al Español con fines educativos. Si existiera alguna inconsistencia, el documento en Inglés prevalecerá. Para preguntas y/o comentarios relacionados con esta Read more…
June 20, 2022
Should I vaccinate my kids even if they’ve already been infected with COVID-19?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
With COVID-19 vaccines for kids down to 6 months becoming available this week in the U.S., our Nerdy friend Dr. Katelyn Jetelina of Your Local Epidemiologist makes the strong case for vaccinating your kids, *even* if they’ve already been infected. TL;DR: ➡️ Kids ARE at risk from COVID. Thankfully kids die less often of almost Read more…
June 19, 2022
⬇️ Lo que necesita saber ahora sobre la viruela del mono
Infectious Diseases Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
🦠 El brote de viruela del mono en varios países está en curso y ha afectado a más de 100 personas en Europa occidental y otros países de altos ingresos. Las naciones afectadas incluyen ocho países de Europa, así como Estados Unidos, Canadá, Israel y Australia, lugares de los cuales este virus ya había sido Read more…
June 17, 2022
HELP! I can’t focus. Do I have ADHD?
General Health Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Maybe. Maybe not. A lot of people have been asking this question during the pandemic. Some of this is because more people are working from home or having changes to their work schedules and routines. And this has made people aware of distractibility, changes in work habits, or difficulty adjusting to the demands of home Read more…
A: Remember “flatten the curve”? We still need to “flatten the waves.” Much has changed since this rallying cry of Spring 2020, but keeping the infamous reproductive rate (or “R-value”) down is still a worthy goal. While we *totally* feel everyone’s pandemic fatigue and frustration with fellow humans, it’s not all or nothing with prevention Read more…
Does your risk of long COVID differ by variant?
Long COVIDAmanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Two recent studies point to yes. TL:DR; Among vaccinated people, the odds of reporting long COVID were lower for the Omicron BA.1 variant compared to Delta, but higher for Omicron BA.2 compared to BA.1. Study #1 In the UK, researchers identified ~56K people newly diagnosed with COVID-19 during the Omicron BA.1 wave and ~41K Read more…
June 27, 2022
El herpes zóster y su vacuna: Obtenga los datos
Infectious Diseases Posts en Español
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
El herpes zóster o culebrilla es un sarpullido doloroso y con ampollas que a menudo se desarrolla en una raya que envuelve un lado del cuerpo o la cara. Además de la erupción, los síntomas incluyen fiebre, dolor de cabeza y escalofríos, principalmente se oye del herpes zóster porque DUELE mucho 😢 💪🩹 Si tiene Read more…
June 26, 2022
¿Quiénes deberían recibir una dosis de refuerzo de la vacuna contra el COVID-19?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Heidi Schutz, PhD
En los Estados Unidos, los CDC (Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades) recomiendan que todas las personas de 5 años o más reciban dosis de refuerzo de la vacuna contra el COVID-19. Esta mejor protegido contra el COVID-19 cuando se mantiene al día con las vacunas recomendadas. Fuentes: 1) Del CDC 2) Read more…
June 25, 2022
Y a todo esto, ¿qué es la depresión?
Mental Health Posts en Español
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
💧 La depresión clínica es una enfermedad influenciada por la genética 🧬, el estrés y el 🏡entorno que nos rodea, así como por factores biológicos, sociales y psicológicos. No existe una causa única para la depresión. La depresión puede afectar a cualquier persona, independientemente de su edad o condición social. Algunas personas son más propensas Read more…
June 25, 2022
What’s the link between deforestation and public health/infectious diseases?
Infectious Diseases
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
We are thrilled to introduce Nerdy Guest Andrea Johnson to talk about deforestation and infectious disease. 1.) Tell me about your background and training. I’m currently an Advisor to the Climate and Land Use Alliance, a philanthropic alliance that helps major foundations align their grantmaking end to fight deforestation and secure the rights and livelihoods Read more…
June 24, 2022
Dos Actualizaciones importantes sobre las dosis de refuerzo de la vacuna para COVID-19
Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
Todas las personas desde los 5 años para arriba deberían obtener su primera dosis de refuerzo 5 meses después de su primera serie de vacunas y todas las personas desde los 50 años en adelante o desde los 12 años en adelante con un sistema inmunológico debilitado deberían obtener una segunda dosis de refuerzo 4 Read more…
June 24, 2022
Do I have OCD?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Help! The pandemic has me worrying about germs 🧫…do I have OCD? 🤔 Not necessarily. OCD can include worries about germs, but can be a LOT more than that. Let’s talk a little bit more about OCD to understand why. OCD is a chronic mental health condition with typical symptoms including frequent and unwanted thoughts Read more…
June 23, 2022
Which vaccine is best for little kids?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Two vaccines were authorized for children in the 6 months-5 years age group on the same day, leaving many parents wondering which is best. Each has its pros and cons. The bottom line: if low side effects is your priority and you don’t mind three visits to the clinic over the course of three months, Read more…
June 22, 2022
******Conoce a las Nerdy Girls – Maggie Hayes******
Posts en Español Women in STEM
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
En esta edición de la serie de “Conoce a las Nerdy Girls”, les presentamos a Maggie Hayes. Maggie es nuestra becaria del lenguaje español y las comunicaciones científicas y ella nos ayuda con las operaciones, traducciones, y interacciones comunitarias aquí en Querida Pandemia. Maggie es una estudiante en la Universidad de Wisconsin-Madison en EE.UU. estudiando Read more…
June 22, 2022
Meet Novavax, Which May Be the US’ Next Authorized COVID Vaccine
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A fourth vaccine against COVID-19 may be authorized in the near future in the US. Meet: Novavax! What is Novavax? Novavax is a little different than the other COVID-19 vaccines available in the US. The SARS-CoV2 spike protein is the little piece of the virus that allows it to enter cells where it can make Read more…
June 21, 2022
What are the health impacts of COVID-19 on young children?
Families/Kids Long COVID Vaccines
Chana Davis, PhD
What are the health impacts of COVID-19 on young children? How does the burden of COVID-19 compare to other vaccine-preventable diseases? COVID-19 is usually mild and short-lived in young kids. Yet, a small fraction of cases result in severe outcomes like Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome, long-term symptoms, or even death. These tragedies strike children with and Read more…
June 20, 2022
Recientemente publicamos un resumen de los tratamientos para el COVID-19…
Posts en Español Treatments
Heidi Schutz, PhD
Esta infografía cubre tratamientos para COVID-19 en los Estados Unidos para personas con mayor riesgo de enfermedad grave, sin hospitalización y sin oxígeno suplementario. Nuestra publicación en FB Fuente Esta infografía ha sido traducida al Español con fines educativos. Si existiera alguna inconsistencia, el documento en Inglés prevalecerá. Para preguntas y/o comentarios relacionados con esta Read more…
June 20, 2022
Should I vaccinate my kids even if they’ve already been infected with COVID-19?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
With COVID-19 vaccines for kids down to 6 months becoming available this week in the U.S., our Nerdy friend Dr. Katelyn Jetelina of Your Local Epidemiologist makes the strong case for vaccinating your kids, *even* if they’ve already been infected. TL;DR: ➡️ Kids ARE at risk from COVID. Thankfully kids die less often of almost Read more…
June 19, 2022
⬇️ Lo que necesita saber ahora sobre la viruela del mono
Infectious Diseases Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
🦠 El brote de viruela del mono en varios países está en curso y ha afectado a más de 100 personas en Europa occidental y otros países de altos ingresos. Las naciones afectadas incluyen ocho países de Europa, así como Estados Unidos, Canadá, Israel y Australia, lugares de los cuales este virus ya había sido Read more…
June 17, 2022
HELP! I can’t focus. Do I have ADHD?
General Health Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Maybe. Maybe not. A lot of people have been asking this question during the pandemic. Some of this is because more people are working from home or having changes to their work schedules and routines. And this has made people aware of distractibility, changes in work habits, or difficulty adjusting to the demands of home Read more…
A: Two recent studies point to yes. TL:DR; Among vaccinated people, the odds of reporting long COVID were lower for the Omicron BA.1 variant compared to Delta, but higher for Omicron BA.2 compared to BA.1. Study #1 In the UK, researchers identified ~56K people newly diagnosed with COVID-19 during the Omicron BA.1 wave and ~41K Read more…
El herpes zóster y su vacuna: Obtenga los datos
Infectious Diseases Posts en EspañolSandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
El herpes zóster o culebrilla es un sarpullido doloroso y con ampollas que a menudo se desarrolla en una raya que envuelve un lado del cuerpo o la cara. Además de la erupción, los síntomas incluyen fiebre, dolor de cabeza y escalofríos, principalmente se oye del herpes zóster porque DUELE mucho 😢 💪🩹 Si tiene Read more…
June 26, 2022
¿Quiénes deberían recibir una dosis de refuerzo de la vacuna contra el COVID-19?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Heidi Schutz, PhD
En los Estados Unidos, los CDC (Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades) recomiendan que todas las personas de 5 años o más reciban dosis de refuerzo de la vacuna contra el COVID-19. Esta mejor protegido contra el COVID-19 cuando se mantiene al día con las vacunas recomendadas. Fuentes: 1) Del CDC 2) Read more…
June 25, 2022
Y a todo esto, ¿qué es la depresión?
Mental Health Posts en Español
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
💧 La depresión clínica es una enfermedad influenciada por la genética 🧬, el estrés y el 🏡entorno que nos rodea, así como por factores biológicos, sociales y psicológicos. No existe una causa única para la depresión. La depresión puede afectar a cualquier persona, independientemente de su edad o condición social. Algunas personas son más propensas Read more…
June 25, 2022
What’s the link between deforestation and public health/infectious diseases?
Infectious Diseases
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
We are thrilled to introduce Nerdy Guest Andrea Johnson to talk about deforestation and infectious disease. 1.) Tell me about your background and training. I’m currently an Advisor to the Climate and Land Use Alliance, a philanthropic alliance that helps major foundations align their grantmaking end to fight deforestation and secure the rights and livelihoods Read more…
June 24, 2022
Dos Actualizaciones importantes sobre las dosis de refuerzo de la vacuna para COVID-19
Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
Todas las personas desde los 5 años para arriba deberían obtener su primera dosis de refuerzo 5 meses después de su primera serie de vacunas y todas las personas desde los 50 años en adelante o desde los 12 años en adelante con un sistema inmunológico debilitado deberían obtener una segunda dosis de refuerzo 4 Read more…
June 24, 2022
Do I have OCD?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Help! The pandemic has me worrying about germs 🧫…do I have OCD? 🤔 Not necessarily. OCD can include worries about germs, but can be a LOT more than that. Let’s talk a little bit more about OCD to understand why. OCD is a chronic mental health condition with typical symptoms including frequent and unwanted thoughts Read more…
June 23, 2022
Which vaccine is best for little kids?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Two vaccines were authorized for children in the 6 months-5 years age group on the same day, leaving many parents wondering which is best. Each has its pros and cons. The bottom line: if low side effects is your priority and you don’t mind three visits to the clinic over the course of three months, Read more…
June 22, 2022
******Conoce a las Nerdy Girls – Maggie Hayes******
Posts en Español Women in STEM
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
En esta edición de la serie de “Conoce a las Nerdy Girls”, les presentamos a Maggie Hayes. Maggie es nuestra becaria del lenguaje español y las comunicaciones científicas y ella nos ayuda con las operaciones, traducciones, y interacciones comunitarias aquí en Querida Pandemia. Maggie es una estudiante en la Universidad de Wisconsin-Madison en EE.UU. estudiando Read more…
June 22, 2022
Meet Novavax, Which May Be the US’ Next Authorized COVID Vaccine
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A fourth vaccine against COVID-19 may be authorized in the near future in the US. Meet: Novavax! What is Novavax? Novavax is a little different than the other COVID-19 vaccines available in the US. The SARS-CoV2 spike protein is the little piece of the virus that allows it to enter cells where it can make Read more…
June 21, 2022
What are the health impacts of COVID-19 on young children?
Families/Kids Long COVID Vaccines
Chana Davis, PhD
What are the health impacts of COVID-19 on young children? How does the burden of COVID-19 compare to other vaccine-preventable diseases? COVID-19 is usually mild and short-lived in young kids. Yet, a small fraction of cases result in severe outcomes like Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome, long-term symptoms, or even death. These tragedies strike children with and Read more…
June 20, 2022
Recientemente publicamos un resumen de los tratamientos para el COVID-19…
Posts en Español Treatments
Heidi Schutz, PhD
Esta infografía cubre tratamientos para COVID-19 en los Estados Unidos para personas con mayor riesgo de enfermedad grave, sin hospitalización y sin oxígeno suplementario. Nuestra publicación en FB Fuente Esta infografía ha sido traducida al Español con fines educativos. Si existiera alguna inconsistencia, el documento en Inglés prevalecerá. Para preguntas y/o comentarios relacionados con esta Read more…
June 20, 2022
Should I vaccinate my kids even if they’ve already been infected with COVID-19?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
With COVID-19 vaccines for kids down to 6 months becoming available this week in the U.S., our Nerdy friend Dr. Katelyn Jetelina of Your Local Epidemiologist makes the strong case for vaccinating your kids, *even* if they’ve already been infected. TL;DR: ➡️ Kids ARE at risk from COVID. Thankfully kids die less often of almost Read more…
June 19, 2022
⬇️ Lo que necesita saber ahora sobre la viruela del mono
Infectious Diseases Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
🦠 El brote de viruela del mono en varios países está en curso y ha afectado a más de 100 personas en Europa occidental y otros países de altos ingresos. Las naciones afectadas incluyen ocho países de Europa, así como Estados Unidos, Canadá, Israel y Australia, lugares de los cuales este virus ya había sido Read more…
June 17, 2022
HELP! I can’t focus. Do I have ADHD?
General Health Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Maybe. Maybe not. A lot of people have been asking this question during the pandemic. Some of this is because more people are working from home or having changes to their work schedules and routines. And this has made people aware of distractibility, changes in work habits, or difficulty adjusting to the demands of home Read more…
El herpes zóster o culebrilla es un sarpullido doloroso y con ampollas que a menudo se desarrolla en una raya que envuelve un lado del cuerpo o la cara. Además de la erupción, los síntomas incluyen fiebre, dolor de cabeza y escalofríos, principalmente se oye del herpes zóster porque DUELE mucho 😢 💪🩹 Si tiene Read more…
¿Quiénes deberían recibir una dosis de refuerzo de la vacuna contra el COVID-19?
Posts en Español VaccinesHeidi Schutz, PhD
En los Estados Unidos, los CDC (Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades) recomiendan que todas las personas de 5 años o más reciban dosis de refuerzo de la vacuna contra el COVID-19. Esta mejor protegido contra el COVID-19 cuando se mantiene al día con las vacunas recomendadas. Fuentes: 1) Del CDC 2) Read more…
June 25, 2022
Y a todo esto, ¿qué es la depresión?
Mental Health Posts en Español
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
💧 La depresión clínica es una enfermedad influenciada por la genética 🧬, el estrés y el 🏡entorno que nos rodea, así como por factores biológicos, sociales y psicológicos. No existe una causa única para la depresión. La depresión puede afectar a cualquier persona, independientemente de su edad o condición social. Algunas personas son más propensas Read more…
June 25, 2022
What’s the link between deforestation and public health/infectious diseases?
Infectious Diseases
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
We are thrilled to introduce Nerdy Guest Andrea Johnson to talk about deforestation and infectious disease. 1.) Tell me about your background and training. I’m currently an Advisor to the Climate and Land Use Alliance, a philanthropic alliance that helps major foundations align their grantmaking end to fight deforestation and secure the rights and livelihoods Read more…
June 24, 2022
Dos Actualizaciones importantes sobre las dosis de refuerzo de la vacuna para COVID-19
Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
Todas las personas desde los 5 años para arriba deberían obtener su primera dosis de refuerzo 5 meses después de su primera serie de vacunas y todas las personas desde los 50 años en adelante o desde los 12 años en adelante con un sistema inmunológico debilitado deberían obtener una segunda dosis de refuerzo 4 Read more…
June 24, 2022
Do I have OCD?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Help! The pandemic has me worrying about germs 🧫…do I have OCD? 🤔 Not necessarily. OCD can include worries about germs, but can be a LOT more than that. Let’s talk a little bit more about OCD to understand why. OCD is a chronic mental health condition with typical symptoms including frequent and unwanted thoughts Read more…
June 23, 2022
Which vaccine is best for little kids?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Two vaccines were authorized for children in the 6 months-5 years age group on the same day, leaving many parents wondering which is best. Each has its pros and cons. The bottom line: if low side effects is your priority and you don’t mind three visits to the clinic over the course of three months, Read more…
June 22, 2022
******Conoce a las Nerdy Girls – Maggie Hayes******
Posts en Español Women in STEM
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
En esta edición de la serie de “Conoce a las Nerdy Girls”, les presentamos a Maggie Hayes. Maggie es nuestra becaria del lenguaje español y las comunicaciones científicas y ella nos ayuda con las operaciones, traducciones, y interacciones comunitarias aquí en Querida Pandemia. Maggie es una estudiante en la Universidad de Wisconsin-Madison en EE.UU. estudiando Read more…
June 22, 2022
Meet Novavax, Which May Be the US’ Next Authorized COVID Vaccine
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A fourth vaccine against COVID-19 may be authorized in the near future in the US. Meet: Novavax! What is Novavax? Novavax is a little different than the other COVID-19 vaccines available in the US. The SARS-CoV2 spike protein is the little piece of the virus that allows it to enter cells where it can make Read more…
June 21, 2022
What are the health impacts of COVID-19 on young children?
Families/Kids Long COVID Vaccines
Chana Davis, PhD
What are the health impacts of COVID-19 on young children? How does the burden of COVID-19 compare to other vaccine-preventable diseases? COVID-19 is usually mild and short-lived in young kids. Yet, a small fraction of cases result in severe outcomes like Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome, long-term symptoms, or even death. These tragedies strike children with and Read more…
June 20, 2022
Recientemente publicamos un resumen de los tratamientos para el COVID-19…
Posts en Español Treatments
Heidi Schutz, PhD
Esta infografía cubre tratamientos para COVID-19 en los Estados Unidos para personas con mayor riesgo de enfermedad grave, sin hospitalización y sin oxígeno suplementario. Nuestra publicación en FB Fuente Esta infografía ha sido traducida al Español con fines educativos. Si existiera alguna inconsistencia, el documento en Inglés prevalecerá. Para preguntas y/o comentarios relacionados con esta Read more…
June 20, 2022
Should I vaccinate my kids even if they’ve already been infected with COVID-19?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
With COVID-19 vaccines for kids down to 6 months becoming available this week in the U.S., our Nerdy friend Dr. Katelyn Jetelina of Your Local Epidemiologist makes the strong case for vaccinating your kids, *even* if they’ve already been infected. TL;DR: ➡️ Kids ARE at risk from COVID. Thankfully kids die less often of almost Read more…
June 19, 2022
⬇️ Lo que necesita saber ahora sobre la viruela del mono
Infectious Diseases Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
🦠 El brote de viruela del mono en varios países está en curso y ha afectado a más de 100 personas en Europa occidental y otros países de altos ingresos. Las naciones afectadas incluyen ocho países de Europa, así como Estados Unidos, Canadá, Israel y Australia, lugares de los cuales este virus ya había sido Read more…
June 17, 2022
HELP! I can’t focus. Do I have ADHD?
General Health Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Maybe. Maybe not. A lot of people have been asking this question during the pandemic. Some of this is because more people are working from home or having changes to their work schedules and routines. And this has made people aware of distractibility, changes in work habits, or difficulty adjusting to the demands of home Read more…
En los Estados Unidos, los CDC (Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades) recomiendan que todas las personas de 5 años o más reciban dosis de refuerzo de la vacuna contra el COVID-19. Esta mejor protegido contra el COVID-19 cuando se mantiene al día con las vacunas recomendadas. Fuentes: 1) Del CDC 2) Read more…
Y a todo esto, ¿qué es la depresión?
Mental Health Posts en EspañolSandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
💧 La depresión clínica es una enfermedad influenciada por la genética 🧬, el estrés y el 🏡entorno que nos rodea, así como por factores biológicos, sociales y psicológicos. No existe una causa única para la depresión. La depresión puede afectar a cualquier persona, independientemente de su edad o condición social. Algunas personas son más propensas Read more…
June 25, 2022
What’s the link between deforestation and public health/infectious diseases?
Infectious Diseases
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
We are thrilled to introduce Nerdy Guest Andrea Johnson to talk about deforestation and infectious disease. 1.) Tell me about your background and training. I’m currently an Advisor to the Climate and Land Use Alliance, a philanthropic alliance that helps major foundations align their grantmaking end to fight deforestation and secure the rights and livelihoods Read more…
June 24, 2022
Dos Actualizaciones importantes sobre las dosis de refuerzo de la vacuna para COVID-19
Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
Todas las personas desde los 5 años para arriba deberían obtener su primera dosis de refuerzo 5 meses después de su primera serie de vacunas y todas las personas desde los 50 años en adelante o desde los 12 años en adelante con un sistema inmunológico debilitado deberían obtener una segunda dosis de refuerzo 4 Read more…
June 24, 2022
Do I have OCD?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Help! The pandemic has me worrying about germs 🧫…do I have OCD? 🤔 Not necessarily. OCD can include worries about germs, but can be a LOT more than that. Let’s talk a little bit more about OCD to understand why. OCD is a chronic mental health condition with typical symptoms including frequent and unwanted thoughts Read more…
June 23, 2022
Which vaccine is best for little kids?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Two vaccines were authorized for children in the 6 months-5 years age group on the same day, leaving many parents wondering which is best. Each has its pros and cons. The bottom line: if low side effects is your priority and you don’t mind three visits to the clinic over the course of three months, Read more…
June 22, 2022
******Conoce a las Nerdy Girls – Maggie Hayes******
Posts en Español Women in STEM
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
En esta edición de la serie de “Conoce a las Nerdy Girls”, les presentamos a Maggie Hayes. Maggie es nuestra becaria del lenguaje español y las comunicaciones científicas y ella nos ayuda con las operaciones, traducciones, y interacciones comunitarias aquí en Querida Pandemia. Maggie es una estudiante en la Universidad de Wisconsin-Madison en EE.UU. estudiando Read more…
June 22, 2022
Meet Novavax, Which May Be the US’ Next Authorized COVID Vaccine
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A fourth vaccine against COVID-19 may be authorized in the near future in the US. Meet: Novavax! What is Novavax? Novavax is a little different than the other COVID-19 vaccines available in the US. The SARS-CoV2 spike protein is the little piece of the virus that allows it to enter cells where it can make Read more…
June 21, 2022
What are the health impacts of COVID-19 on young children?
Families/Kids Long COVID Vaccines
Chana Davis, PhD
What are the health impacts of COVID-19 on young children? How does the burden of COVID-19 compare to other vaccine-preventable diseases? COVID-19 is usually mild and short-lived in young kids. Yet, a small fraction of cases result in severe outcomes like Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome, long-term symptoms, or even death. These tragedies strike children with and Read more…
June 20, 2022
Recientemente publicamos un resumen de los tratamientos para el COVID-19…
Posts en Español Treatments
Heidi Schutz, PhD
Esta infografía cubre tratamientos para COVID-19 en los Estados Unidos para personas con mayor riesgo de enfermedad grave, sin hospitalización y sin oxígeno suplementario. Nuestra publicación en FB Fuente Esta infografía ha sido traducida al Español con fines educativos. Si existiera alguna inconsistencia, el documento en Inglés prevalecerá. Para preguntas y/o comentarios relacionados con esta Read more…
June 20, 2022
Should I vaccinate my kids even if they’ve already been infected with COVID-19?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
With COVID-19 vaccines for kids down to 6 months becoming available this week in the U.S., our Nerdy friend Dr. Katelyn Jetelina of Your Local Epidemiologist makes the strong case for vaccinating your kids, *even* if they’ve already been infected. TL;DR: ➡️ Kids ARE at risk from COVID. Thankfully kids die less often of almost Read more…
June 19, 2022
⬇️ Lo que necesita saber ahora sobre la viruela del mono
Infectious Diseases Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
🦠 El brote de viruela del mono en varios países está en curso y ha afectado a más de 100 personas en Europa occidental y otros países de altos ingresos. Las naciones afectadas incluyen ocho países de Europa, así como Estados Unidos, Canadá, Israel y Australia, lugares de los cuales este virus ya había sido Read more…
June 17, 2022
HELP! I can’t focus. Do I have ADHD?
General Health Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Maybe. Maybe not. A lot of people have been asking this question during the pandemic. Some of this is because more people are working from home or having changes to their work schedules and routines. And this has made people aware of distractibility, changes in work habits, or difficulty adjusting to the demands of home Read more…
💧 La depresión clínica es una enfermedad influenciada por la genética 🧬, el estrés y el 🏡entorno que nos rodea, así como por factores biológicos, sociales y psicológicos. No existe una causa única para la depresión. La depresión puede afectar a cualquier persona, independientemente de su edad o condición social. Algunas personas son más propensas Read more…
What’s the link between deforestation and public health/infectious diseases?
Infectious DiseasesLauren Hale, PhD MA
We are thrilled to introduce Nerdy Guest Andrea Johnson to talk about deforestation and infectious disease. 1.) Tell me about your background and training. I’m currently an Advisor to the Climate and Land Use Alliance, a philanthropic alliance that helps major foundations align their grantmaking end to fight deforestation and secure the rights and livelihoods Read more…
June 24, 2022
Dos Actualizaciones importantes sobre las dosis de refuerzo de la vacuna para COVID-19
Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
Todas las personas desde los 5 años para arriba deberían obtener su primera dosis de refuerzo 5 meses después de su primera serie de vacunas y todas las personas desde los 50 años en adelante o desde los 12 años en adelante con un sistema inmunológico debilitado deberían obtener una segunda dosis de refuerzo 4 Read more…
June 24, 2022
Do I have OCD?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Help! The pandemic has me worrying about germs 🧫…do I have OCD? 🤔 Not necessarily. OCD can include worries about germs, but can be a LOT more than that. Let’s talk a little bit more about OCD to understand why. OCD is a chronic mental health condition with typical symptoms including frequent and unwanted thoughts Read more…
June 23, 2022
Which vaccine is best for little kids?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Two vaccines were authorized for children in the 6 months-5 years age group on the same day, leaving many parents wondering which is best. Each has its pros and cons. The bottom line: if low side effects is your priority and you don’t mind three visits to the clinic over the course of three months, Read more…
June 22, 2022
******Conoce a las Nerdy Girls – Maggie Hayes******
Posts en Español Women in STEM
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
En esta edición de la serie de “Conoce a las Nerdy Girls”, les presentamos a Maggie Hayes. Maggie es nuestra becaria del lenguaje español y las comunicaciones científicas y ella nos ayuda con las operaciones, traducciones, y interacciones comunitarias aquí en Querida Pandemia. Maggie es una estudiante en la Universidad de Wisconsin-Madison en EE.UU. estudiando Read more…
June 22, 2022
Meet Novavax, Which May Be the US’ Next Authorized COVID Vaccine
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A fourth vaccine against COVID-19 may be authorized in the near future in the US. Meet: Novavax! What is Novavax? Novavax is a little different than the other COVID-19 vaccines available in the US. The SARS-CoV2 spike protein is the little piece of the virus that allows it to enter cells where it can make Read more…
June 21, 2022
What are the health impacts of COVID-19 on young children?
Families/Kids Long COVID Vaccines
Chana Davis, PhD
What are the health impacts of COVID-19 on young children? How does the burden of COVID-19 compare to other vaccine-preventable diseases? COVID-19 is usually mild and short-lived in young kids. Yet, a small fraction of cases result in severe outcomes like Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome, long-term symptoms, or even death. These tragedies strike children with and Read more…
June 20, 2022
Recientemente publicamos un resumen de los tratamientos para el COVID-19…
Posts en Español Treatments
Heidi Schutz, PhD
Esta infografía cubre tratamientos para COVID-19 en los Estados Unidos para personas con mayor riesgo de enfermedad grave, sin hospitalización y sin oxígeno suplementario. Nuestra publicación en FB Fuente Esta infografía ha sido traducida al Español con fines educativos. Si existiera alguna inconsistencia, el documento en Inglés prevalecerá. Para preguntas y/o comentarios relacionados con esta Read more…
June 20, 2022
Should I vaccinate my kids even if they’ve already been infected with COVID-19?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
With COVID-19 vaccines for kids down to 6 months becoming available this week in the U.S., our Nerdy friend Dr. Katelyn Jetelina of Your Local Epidemiologist makes the strong case for vaccinating your kids, *even* if they’ve already been infected. TL;DR: ➡️ Kids ARE at risk from COVID. Thankfully kids die less often of almost Read more…
June 19, 2022
⬇️ Lo que necesita saber ahora sobre la viruela del mono
Infectious Diseases Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
🦠 El brote de viruela del mono en varios países está en curso y ha afectado a más de 100 personas en Europa occidental y otros países de altos ingresos. Las naciones afectadas incluyen ocho países de Europa, así como Estados Unidos, Canadá, Israel y Australia, lugares de los cuales este virus ya había sido Read more…
June 17, 2022
HELP! I can’t focus. Do I have ADHD?
General Health Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Maybe. Maybe not. A lot of people have been asking this question during the pandemic. Some of this is because more people are working from home or having changes to their work schedules and routines. And this has made people aware of distractibility, changes in work habits, or difficulty adjusting to the demands of home Read more…
We are thrilled to introduce Nerdy Guest Andrea Johnson to talk about deforestation and infectious disease. 1.) Tell me about your background and training. I’m currently an Advisor to the Climate and Land Use Alliance, a philanthropic alliance that helps major foundations align their grantmaking end to fight deforestation and secure the rights and livelihoods Read more…
Dos Actualizaciones importantes sobre las dosis de refuerzo de la vacuna para COVID-19
Posts en Español VaccinesTita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
Todas las personas desde los 5 años para arriba deberían obtener su primera dosis de refuerzo 5 meses después de su primera serie de vacunas y todas las personas desde los 50 años en adelante o desde los 12 años en adelante con un sistema inmunológico debilitado deberían obtener una segunda dosis de refuerzo 4 Read more…
June 24, 2022
Do I have OCD?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Help! The pandemic has me worrying about germs 🧫…do I have OCD? 🤔 Not necessarily. OCD can include worries about germs, but can be a LOT more than that. Let’s talk a little bit more about OCD to understand why. OCD is a chronic mental health condition with typical symptoms including frequent and unwanted thoughts Read more…
June 23, 2022
Which vaccine is best for little kids?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Two vaccines were authorized for children in the 6 months-5 years age group on the same day, leaving many parents wondering which is best. Each has its pros and cons. The bottom line: if low side effects is your priority and you don’t mind three visits to the clinic over the course of three months, Read more…
June 22, 2022
******Conoce a las Nerdy Girls – Maggie Hayes******
Posts en Español Women in STEM
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
En esta edición de la serie de “Conoce a las Nerdy Girls”, les presentamos a Maggie Hayes. Maggie es nuestra becaria del lenguaje español y las comunicaciones científicas y ella nos ayuda con las operaciones, traducciones, y interacciones comunitarias aquí en Querida Pandemia. Maggie es una estudiante en la Universidad de Wisconsin-Madison en EE.UU. estudiando Read more…
June 22, 2022
Meet Novavax, Which May Be the US’ Next Authorized COVID Vaccine
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A fourth vaccine against COVID-19 may be authorized in the near future in the US. Meet: Novavax! What is Novavax? Novavax is a little different than the other COVID-19 vaccines available in the US. The SARS-CoV2 spike protein is the little piece of the virus that allows it to enter cells where it can make Read more…
June 21, 2022
What are the health impacts of COVID-19 on young children?
Families/Kids Long COVID Vaccines
Chana Davis, PhD
What are the health impacts of COVID-19 on young children? How does the burden of COVID-19 compare to other vaccine-preventable diseases? COVID-19 is usually mild and short-lived in young kids. Yet, a small fraction of cases result in severe outcomes like Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome, long-term symptoms, or even death. These tragedies strike children with and Read more…
June 20, 2022
Recientemente publicamos un resumen de los tratamientos para el COVID-19…
Posts en Español Treatments
Heidi Schutz, PhD
Esta infografía cubre tratamientos para COVID-19 en los Estados Unidos para personas con mayor riesgo de enfermedad grave, sin hospitalización y sin oxígeno suplementario. Nuestra publicación en FB Fuente Esta infografía ha sido traducida al Español con fines educativos. Si existiera alguna inconsistencia, el documento en Inglés prevalecerá. Para preguntas y/o comentarios relacionados con esta Read more…
June 20, 2022
Should I vaccinate my kids even if they’ve already been infected with COVID-19?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
With COVID-19 vaccines for kids down to 6 months becoming available this week in the U.S., our Nerdy friend Dr. Katelyn Jetelina of Your Local Epidemiologist makes the strong case for vaccinating your kids, *even* if they’ve already been infected. TL;DR: ➡️ Kids ARE at risk from COVID. Thankfully kids die less often of almost Read more…
June 19, 2022
⬇️ Lo que necesita saber ahora sobre la viruela del mono
Infectious Diseases Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
🦠 El brote de viruela del mono en varios países está en curso y ha afectado a más de 100 personas en Europa occidental y otros países de altos ingresos. Las naciones afectadas incluyen ocho países de Europa, así como Estados Unidos, Canadá, Israel y Australia, lugares de los cuales este virus ya había sido Read more…
June 17, 2022
HELP! I can’t focus. Do I have ADHD?
General Health Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Maybe. Maybe not. A lot of people have been asking this question during the pandemic. Some of this is because more people are working from home or having changes to their work schedules and routines. And this has made people aware of distractibility, changes in work habits, or difficulty adjusting to the demands of home Read more…
Todas las personas desde los 5 años para arriba deberían obtener su primera dosis de refuerzo 5 meses después de su primera serie de vacunas y todas las personas desde los 50 años en adelante o desde los 12 años en adelante con un sistema inmunológico debilitado deberían obtener una segunda dosis de refuerzo 4 Read more…
Do I have OCD?
Mental HealthAparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Help! The pandemic has me worrying about germs 🧫…do I have OCD? 🤔 Not necessarily. OCD can include worries about germs, but can be a LOT more than that. Let’s talk a little bit more about OCD to understand why. OCD is a chronic mental health condition with typical symptoms including frequent and unwanted thoughts Read more…
June 23, 2022
Which vaccine is best for little kids?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Two vaccines were authorized for children in the 6 months-5 years age group on the same day, leaving many parents wondering which is best. Each has its pros and cons. The bottom line: if low side effects is your priority and you don’t mind three visits to the clinic over the course of three months, Read more…
June 22, 2022
******Conoce a las Nerdy Girls – Maggie Hayes******
Posts en Español Women in STEM
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
En esta edición de la serie de “Conoce a las Nerdy Girls”, les presentamos a Maggie Hayes. Maggie es nuestra becaria del lenguaje español y las comunicaciones científicas y ella nos ayuda con las operaciones, traducciones, y interacciones comunitarias aquí en Querida Pandemia. Maggie es una estudiante en la Universidad de Wisconsin-Madison en EE.UU. estudiando Read more…
June 22, 2022
Meet Novavax, Which May Be the US’ Next Authorized COVID Vaccine
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A fourth vaccine against COVID-19 may be authorized in the near future in the US. Meet: Novavax! What is Novavax? Novavax is a little different than the other COVID-19 vaccines available in the US. The SARS-CoV2 spike protein is the little piece of the virus that allows it to enter cells where it can make Read more…
June 21, 2022
What are the health impacts of COVID-19 on young children?
Families/Kids Long COVID Vaccines
Chana Davis, PhD
What are the health impacts of COVID-19 on young children? How does the burden of COVID-19 compare to other vaccine-preventable diseases? COVID-19 is usually mild and short-lived in young kids. Yet, a small fraction of cases result in severe outcomes like Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome, long-term symptoms, or even death. These tragedies strike children with and Read more…
June 20, 2022
Recientemente publicamos un resumen de los tratamientos para el COVID-19…
Posts en Español Treatments
Heidi Schutz, PhD
Esta infografía cubre tratamientos para COVID-19 en los Estados Unidos para personas con mayor riesgo de enfermedad grave, sin hospitalización y sin oxígeno suplementario. Nuestra publicación en FB Fuente Esta infografía ha sido traducida al Español con fines educativos. Si existiera alguna inconsistencia, el documento en Inglés prevalecerá. Para preguntas y/o comentarios relacionados con esta Read more…
June 20, 2022
Should I vaccinate my kids even if they’ve already been infected with COVID-19?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
With COVID-19 vaccines for kids down to 6 months becoming available this week in the U.S., our Nerdy friend Dr. Katelyn Jetelina of Your Local Epidemiologist makes the strong case for vaccinating your kids, *even* if they’ve already been infected. TL;DR: ➡️ Kids ARE at risk from COVID. Thankfully kids die less often of almost Read more…
June 19, 2022
⬇️ Lo que necesita saber ahora sobre la viruela del mono
Infectious Diseases Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
🦠 El brote de viruela del mono en varios países está en curso y ha afectado a más de 100 personas en Europa occidental y otros países de altos ingresos. Las naciones afectadas incluyen ocho países de Europa, así como Estados Unidos, Canadá, Israel y Australia, lugares de los cuales este virus ya había sido Read more…
June 17, 2022
HELP! I can’t focus. Do I have ADHD?
General Health Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Maybe. Maybe not. A lot of people have been asking this question during the pandemic. Some of this is because more people are working from home or having changes to their work schedules and routines. And this has made people aware of distractibility, changes in work habits, or difficulty adjusting to the demands of home Read more…
Help! The pandemic has me worrying about germs 🧫…do I have OCD? 🤔 Not necessarily. OCD can include worries about germs, but can be a LOT more than that. Let’s talk a little bit more about OCD to understand why. OCD is a chronic mental health condition with typical symptoms including frequent and unwanted thoughts Read more…
Which vaccine is best for little kids?
Families/Kids VaccinesMalia Jones, PhD MPH
Two vaccines were authorized for children in the 6 months-5 years age group on the same day, leaving many parents wondering which is best. Each has its pros and cons. The bottom line: if low side effects is your priority and you don’t mind three visits to the clinic over the course of three months, Read more…
June 22, 2022
******Conoce a las Nerdy Girls – Maggie Hayes******
Posts en Español Women in STEM
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
En esta edición de la serie de “Conoce a las Nerdy Girls”, les presentamos a Maggie Hayes. Maggie es nuestra becaria del lenguaje español y las comunicaciones científicas y ella nos ayuda con las operaciones, traducciones, y interacciones comunitarias aquí en Querida Pandemia. Maggie es una estudiante en la Universidad de Wisconsin-Madison en EE.UU. estudiando Read more…
June 22, 2022
Meet Novavax, Which May Be the US’ Next Authorized COVID Vaccine
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A fourth vaccine against COVID-19 may be authorized in the near future in the US. Meet: Novavax! What is Novavax? Novavax is a little different than the other COVID-19 vaccines available in the US. The SARS-CoV2 spike protein is the little piece of the virus that allows it to enter cells where it can make Read more…
June 21, 2022
What are the health impacts of COVID-19 on young children?
Families/Kids Long COVID Vaccines
Chana Davis, PhD
What are the health impacts of COVID-19 on young children? How does the burden of COVID-19 compare to other vaccine-preventable diseases? COVID-19 is usually mild and short-lived in young kids. Yet, a small fraction of cases result in severe outcomes like Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome, long-term symptoms, or even death. These tragedies strike children with and Read more…
June 20, 2022
Recientemente publicamos un resumen de los tratamientos para el COVID-19…
Posts en Español Treatments
Heidi Schutz, PhD
Esta infografía cubre tratamientos para COVID-19 en los Estados Unidos para personas con mayor riesgo de enfermedad grave, sin hospitalización y sin oxígeno suplementario. Nuestra publicación en FB Fuente Esta infografía ha sido traducida al Español con fines educativos. Si existiera alguna inconsistencia, el documento en Inglés prevalecerá. Para preguntas y/o comentarios relacionados con esta Read more…
June 20, 2022
Should I vaccinate my kids even if they’ve already been infected with COVID-19?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
With COVID-19 vaccines for kids down to 6 months becoming available this week in the U.S., our Nerdy friend Dr. Katelyn Jetelina of Your Local Epidemiologist makes the strong case for vaccinating your kids, *even* if they’ve already been infected. TL;DR: ➡️ Kids ARE at risk from COVID. Thankfully kids die less often of almost Read more…
June 19, 2022
⬇️ Lo que necesita saber ahora sobre la viruela del mono
Infectious Diseases Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
🦠 El brote de viruela del mono en varios países está en curso y ha afectado a más de 100 personas en Europa occidental y otros países de altos ingresos. Las naciones afectadas incluyen ocho países de Europa, así como Estados Unidos, Canadá, Israel y Australia, lugares de los cuales este virus ya había sido Read more…
June 17, 2022
HELP! I can’t focus. Do I have ADHD?
General Health Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Maybe. Maybe not. A lot of people have been asking this question during the pandemic. Some of this is because more people are working from home or having changes to their work schedules and routines. And this has made people aware of distractibility, changes in work habits, or difficulty adjusting to the demands of home Read more…
Two vaccines were authorized for children in the 6 months-5 years age group on the same day, leaving many parents wondering which is best. Each has its pros and cons. The bottom line: if low side effects is your priority and you don’t mind three visits to the clinic over the course of three months, Read more…
******Conoce a las Nerdy Girls – Maggie Hayes******
Posts en Español Women in STEMSandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
En esta edición de la serie de “Conoce a las Nerdy Girls”, les presentamos a Maggie Hayes. Maggie es nuestra becaria del lenguaje español y las comunicaciones científicas y ella nos ayuda con las operaciones, traducciones, y interacciones comunitarias aquí en Querida Pandemia. Maggie es una estudiante en la Universidad de Wisconsin-Madison en EE.UU. estudiando Read more…
June 22, 2022
Meet Novavax, Which May Be the US’ Next Authorized COVID Vaccine
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A fourth vaccine against COVID-19 may be authorized in the near future in the US. Meet: Novavax! What is Novavax? Novavax is a little different than the other COVID-19 vaccines available in the US. The SARS-CoV2 spike protein is the little piece of the virus that allows it to enter cells where it can make Read more…
June 21, 2022
What are the health impacts of COVID-19 on young children?
Families/Kids Long COVID Vaccines
Chana Davis, PhD
What are the health impacts of COVID-19 on young children? How does the burden of COVID-19 compare to other vaccine-preventable diseases? COVID-19 is usually mild and short-lived in young kids. Yet, a small fraction of cases result in severe outcomes like Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome, long-term symptoms, or even death. These tragedies strike children with and Read more…
June 20, 2022
Recientemente publicamos un resumen de los tratamientos para el COVID-19…
Posts en Español Treatments
Heidi Schutz, PhD
Esta infografía cubre tratamientos para COVID-19 en los Estados Unidos para personas con mayor riesgo de enfermedad grave, sin hospitalización y sin oxígeno suplementario. Nuestra publicación en FB Fuente Esta infografía ha sido traducida al Español con fines educativos. Si existiera alguna inconsistencia, el documento en Inglés prevalecerá. Para preguntas y/o comentarios relacionados con esta Read more…
June 20, 2022
Should I vaccinate my kids even if they’ve already been infected with COVID-19?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
With COVID-19 vaccines for kids down to 6 months becoming available this week in the U.S., our Nerdy friend Dr. Katelyn Jetelina of Your Local Epidemiologist makes the strong case for vaccinating your kids, *even* if they’ve already been infected. TL;DR: ➡️ Kids ARE at risk from COVID. Thankfully kids die less often of almost Read more…
June 19, 2022
⬇️ Lo que necesita saber ahora sobre la viruela del mono
Infectious Diseases Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
🦠 El brote de viruela del mono en varios países está en curso y ha afectado a más de 100 personas en Europa occidental y otros países de altos ingresos. Las naciones afectadas incluyen ocho países de Europa, así como Estados Unidos, Canadá, Israel y Australia, lugares de los cuales este virus ya había sido Read more…
June 17, 2022
HELP! I can’t focus. Do I have ADHD?
General Health Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Maybe. Maybe not. A lot of people have been asking this question during the pandemic. Some of this is because more people are working from home or having changes to their work schedules and routines. And this has made people aware of distractibility, changes in work habits, or difficulty adjusting to the demands of home Read more…
En esta edición de la serie de “Conoce a las Nerdy Girls”, les presentamos a Maggie Hayes. Maggie es nuestra becaria del lenguaje español y las comunicaciones científicas y ella nos ayuda con las operaciones, traducciones, y interacciones comunitarias aquí en Querida Pandemia. Maggie es una estudiante en la Universidad de Wisconsin-Madison en EE.UU. estudiando Read more…
Meet Novavax, Which May Be the US’ Next Authorized COVID Vaccine
VaccinesSarah Whitley Coles, MD
A fourth vaccine against COVID-19 may be authorized in the near future in the US. Meet: Novavax! What is Novavax? Novavax is a little different than the other COVID-19 vaccines available in the US. The SARS-CoV2 spike protein is the little piece of the virus that allows it to enter cells where it can make Read more…
June 21, 2022
What are the health impacts of COVID-19 on young children?
Families/Kids Long COVID Vaccines
Chana Davis, PhD
What are the health impacts of COVID-19 on young children? How does the burden of COVID-19 compare to other vaccine-preventable diseases? COVID-19 is usually mild and short-lived in young kids. Yet, a small fraction of cases result in severe outcomes like Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome, long-term symptoms, or even death. These tragedies strike children with and Read more…
June 20, 2022
Recientemente publicamos un resumen de los tratamientos para el COVID-19…
Posts en Español Treatments
Heidi Schutz, PhD
Esta infografía cubre tratamientos para COVID-19 en los Estados Unidos para personas con mayor riesgo de enfermedad grave, sin hospitalización y sin oxígeno suplementario. Nuestra publicación en FB Fuente Esta infografía ha sido traducida al Español con fines educativos. Si existiera alguna inconsistencia, el documento en Inglés prevalecerá. Para preguntas y/o comentarios relacionados con esta Read more…
June 20, 2022
Should I vaccinate my kids even if they’ve already been infected with COVID-19?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
With COVID-19 vaccines for kids down to 6 months becoming available this week in the U.S., our Nerdy friend Dr. Katelyn Jetelina of Your Local Epidemiologist makes the strong case for vaccinating your kids, *even* if they’ve already been infected. TL;DR: ➡️ Kids ARE at risk from COVID. Thankfully kids die less often of almost Read more…
June 19, 2022
⬇️ Lo que necesita saber ahora sobre la viruela del mono
Infectious Diseases Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
🦠 El brote de viruela del mono en varios países está en curso y ha afectado a más de 100 personas en Europa occidental y otros países de altos ingresos. Las naciones afectadas incluyen ocho países de Europa, así como Estados Unidos, Canadá, Israel y Australia, lugares de los cuales este virus ya había sido Read more…
June 17, 2022
HELP! I can’t focus. Do I have ADHD?
General Health Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Maybe. Maybe not. A lot of people have been asking this question during the pandemic. Some of this is because more people are working from home or having changes to their work schedules and routines. And this has made people aware of distractibility, changes in work habits, or difficulty adjusting to the demands of home Read more…
A fourth vaccine against COVID-19 may be authorized in the near future in the US. Meet: Novavax! What is Novavax? Novavax is a little different than the other COVID-19 vaccines available in the US. The SARS-CoV2 spike protein is the little piece of the virus that allows it to enter cells where it can make Read more…
What are the health impacts of COVID-19 on young children?
Families/Kids Long COVID VaccinesChana Davis, PhD
What are the health impacts of COVID-19 on young children? How does the burden of COVID-19 compare to other vaccine-preventable diseases? COVID-19 is usually mild and short-lived in young kids. Yet, a small fraction of cases result in severe outcomes like Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome, long-term symptoms, or even death. These tragedies strike children with and Read more…
June 20, 2022
Recientemente publicamos un resumen de los tratamientos para el COVID-19…
Posts en Español Treatments
Heidi Schutz, PhD
Esta infografía cubre tratamientos para COVID-19 en los Estados Unidos para personas con mayor riesgo de enfermedad grave, sin hospitalización y sin oxígeno suplementario. Nuestra publicación en FB Fuente Esta infografía ha sido traducida al Español con fines educativos. Si existiera alguna inconsistencia, el documento en Inglés prevalecerá. Para preguntas y/o comentarios relacionados con esta Read more…
June 20, 2022
Should I vaccinate my kids even if they’ve already been infected with COVID-19?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
With COVID-19 vaccines for kids down to 6 months becoming available this week in the U.S., our Nerdy friend Dr. Katelyn Jetelina of Your Local Epidemiologist makes the strong case for vaccinating your kids, *even* if they’ve already been infected. TL;DR: ➡️ Kids ARE at risk from COVID. Thankfully kids die less often of almost Read more…
June 19, 2022
⬇️ Lo que necesita saber ahora sobre la viruela del mono
Infectious Diseases Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
🦠 El brote de viruela del mono en varios países está en curso y ha afectado a más de 100 personas en Europa occidental y otros países de altos ingresos. Las naciones afectadas incluyen ocho países de Europa, así como Estados Unidos, Canadá, Israel y Australia, lugares de los cuales este virus ya había sido Read more…
June 17, 2022
HELP! I can’t focus. Do I have ADHD?
General Health Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Maybe. Maybe not. A lot of people have been asking this question during the pandemic. Some of this is because more people are working from home or having changes to their work schedules and routines. And this has made people aware of distractibility, changes in work habits, or difficulty adjusting to the demands of home Read more…
What are the health impacts of COVID-19 on young children? How does the burden of COVID-19 compare to other vaccine-preventable diseases? COVID-19 is usually mild and short-lived in young kids. Yet, a small fraction of cases result in severe outcomes like Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome, long-term symptoms, or even death. These tragedies strike children with and Read more…
Recientemente publicamos un resumen de los tratamientos para el COVID-19…
Posts en Español TreatmentsHeidi Schutz, PhD
Esta infografía cubre tratamientos para COVID-19 en los Estados Unidos para personas con mayor riesgo de enfermedad grave, sin hospitalización y sin oxígeno suplementario. Nuestra publicación en FB Fuente Esta infografía ha sido traducida al Español con fines educativos. Si existiera alguna inconsistencia, el documento en Inglés prevalecerá. Para preguntas y/o comentarios relacionados con esta Read more…
June 20, 2022
Should I vaccinate my kids even if they’ve already been infected with COVID-19?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
With COVID-19 vaccines for kids down to 6 months becoming available this week in the U.S., our Nerdy friend Dr. Katelyn Jetelina of Your Local Epidemiologist makes the strong case for vaccinating your kids, *even* if they’ve already been infected. TL;DR: ➡️ Kids ARE at risk from COVID. Thankfully kids die less often of almost Read more…
June 19, 2022
⬇️ Lo que necesita saber ahora sobre la viruela del mono
Infectious Diseases Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
🦠 El brote de viruela del mono en varios países está en curso y ha afectado a más de 100 personas en Europa occidental y otros países de altos ingresos. Las naciones afectadas incluyen ocho países de Europa, así como Estados Unidos, Canadá, Israel y Australia, lugares de los cuales este virus ya había sido Read more…
June 17, 2022
HELP! I can’t focus. Do I have ADHD?
General Health Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Maybe. Maybe not. A lot of people have been asking this question during the pandemic. Some of this is because more people are working from home or having changes to their work schedules and routines. And this has made people aware of distractibility, changes in work habits, or difficulty adjusting to the demands of home Read more…
Esta infografía cubre tratamientos para COVID-19 en los Estados Unidos para personas con mayor riesgo de enfermedad grave, sin hospitalización y sin oxígeno suplementario. Nuestra publicación en FB Fuente Esta infografía ha sido traducida al Español con fines educativos. Si existiera alguna inconsistencia, el documento en Inglés prevalecerá. Para preguntas y/o comentarios relacionados con esta Read more…
Should I vaccinate my kids even if they’ve already been infected with COVID-19?
Families/Kids VaccinesJennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
With COVID-19 vaccines for kids down to 6 months becoming available this week in the U.S., our Nerdy friend Dr. Katelyn Jetelina of Your Local Epidemiologist makes the strong case for vaccinating your kids, *even* if they’ve already been infected. TL;DR: ➡️ Kids ARE at risk from COVID. Thankfully kids die less often of almost Read more…
June 19, 2022
⬇️ Lo que necesita saber ahora sobre la viruela del mono
Infectious Diseases Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
🦠 El brote de viruela del mono en varios países está en curso y ha afectado a más de 100 personas en Europa occidental y otros países de altos ingresos. Las naciones afectadas incluyen ocho países de Europa, así como Estados Unidos, Canadá, Israel y Australia, lugares de los cuales este virus ya había sido Read more…
June 17, 2022
HELP! I can’t focus. Do I have ADHD?
General Health Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Maybe. Maybe not. A lot of people have been asking this question during the pandemic. Some of this is because more people are working from home or having changes to their work schedules and routines. And this has made people aware of distractibility, changes in work habits, or difficulty adjusting to the demands of home Read more…
With COVID-19 vaccines for kids down to 6 months becoming available this week in the U.S., our Nerdy friend Dr. Katelyn Jetelina of Your Local Epidemiologist makes the strong case for vaccinating your kids, *even* if they’ve already been infected. TL;DR: ➡️ Kids ARE at risk from COVID. Thankfully kids die less often of almost Read more…
⬇️ Lo que necesita saber ahora sobre la viruela del mono
Infectious Diseases Posts en EspañolTita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
🦠 El brote de viruela del mono en varios países está en curso y ha afectado a más de 100 personas en Europa occidental y otros países de altos ingresos. Las naciones afectadas incluyen ocho países de Europa, así como Estados Unidos, Canadá, Israel y Australia, lugares de los cuales este virus ya había sido Read more…
June 17, 2022
HELP! I can’t focus. Do I have ADHD?
General Health Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Maybe. Maybe not. A lot of people have been asking this question during the pandemic. Some of this is because more people are working from home or having changes to their work schedules and routines. And this has made people aware of distractibility, changes in work habits, or difficulty adjusting to the demands of home Read more…
🦠 El brote de viruela del mono en varios países está en curso y ha afectado a más de 100 personas en Europa occidental y otros países de altos ingresos. Las naciones afectadas incluyen ocho países de Europa, así como Estados Unidos, Canadá, Israel y Australia, lugares de los cuales este virus ya había sido Read more…
HELP! I can’t focus. Do I have ADHD?
General Health Mental HealthAparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Maybe. Maybe not. A lot of people have been asking this question during the pandemic. Some of this is because more people are working from home or having changes to their work schedules and routines. And this has made people aware of distractibility, changes in work habits, or difficulty adjusting to the demands of home Read more…
Maybe. Maybe not. A lot of people have been asking this question during the pandemic. Some of this is because more people are working from home or having changes to their work schedules and routines. And this has made people aware of distractibility, changes in work habits, or difficulty adjusting to the demands of home Read more…