We can still do our part.
Staying Safe
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
You may have noticed the headlines in the past month or two. Kids, especially the littlest ones, have been increasingly at risk as we have seen more children admitted to the hospital for respiratory illnesses since August 2022. For babies in the 0-6 month group, it is estimated that 1 in 500 has been admitted Read more…
¿Debo hacerme las pruebas de detección del cáncer de mama?
Health & Wellness Posts en Español
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
La respuesta depende de la edad, el riesgo de cáncer de mama y otros factores. Para las mujeres de riesgo medio, se recomiendan ampliamente las mamografías de detección regulares desde los 50 hasta los 70 años. En esta población, el equilibrio entre los beneficios y los riesgos es menos claro, tanto en las etapas tempranas Read more…
Is this bad RSV and flu season due to an “immunity debt?”
Infectious Diseases
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Yes and No. But the term itself is proving confusing and unhelpful. TL;DR: There is no “immunity debt” for individuals. We don’t need to get infected to protect us from…. getting infected. The fewer pathogen exposures over a lifetime, the better. (Just ask previous generations who suffered through measles, cholera, polio, smallpox, etc). For Read more…
How do I know if we have RSV, the flu, or COVID-19?
Families/Kids Infectious Diseases
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
The short answer is: process of elimination. First, rule out COVID-19 with a home test (with nose+throat swab technique! See link below). If that’s negative, assess your symptoms. If your first symptoms are drippy nose/sneezing, it’s more likely RSV. If your symptoms start out with a sudden high fever and body aches, it’s more likely Read more…
El 14 de noviembre es el Día Mundial de la Diabetes y noviembre es el Mes Nacional de la Diabetes en los Estados Unidos.
Posts en Español Uncategorized
Heidi Schutz, PhD
La gráfica que compartimos hoy fue creada por Pictonline @pictoline y describe una de las historias sobre el descubrimiento de la insulina. La gráfica no fue creada por Querida Pandemia. Puede haber algunas inconsistencias en esta gráfica. Para cualquier pregunta adicional sobre esta gráfica, por favor comuníquese con la fuente. ¡Para cualquier otra pregunta, no Read more…
¿Qué es ese “VRS” del que he escuchado hablar?
Infection and Spread Infectious Diseases Posts en Español
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
El VRS (infección por el virus respiratorio sincitial) es uno de las docenas de virus que pueden causar el “resfriado común”. Pero hay que tener cuidado: es muy contagioso y, a diferencia de otras causas de resfriados comunes, el VRS puede volverse peligroso. Los bebés prematuros, los niños pequeños, las personas con enfermedades inmunológicas, pulmonares Read more…
NERDY GIRL SWAG IS HERE!!
Uncategorized
Gretchen Peterson, Chief Operations Officer
The moment you’ve all been waiting for….. NERDY GIRL SWAG!!! Just in time for your holiday shopping, we are thrilled to launch our new store with something special for all the Nerds in your life. Your purchases will help financially support the science communication mission of Those Nerdy Girls. P.S. We’d love to see pics Read more…
I have tried to quit smoking five times. How can I quit and stay quit?
Health & Wellness
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
A: Recovering from nicotine dependence is not about willpower. It is about brain science. Nicotine dependence is a chronic disease that creates long-term changes in your brain. Recovery is possible but may require medical support. Ask your primary care team or a tobacco treatment specialist for help. Read on for more details. A link for Read more…
¡AHORA es el momento de vacunarse contra la influenza!
Infectious Diseases Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
La temporada de influenza ha comenzado aproximadamente un mes antes este año y los casos aumentan rápidamente tanto en los EE. UU. como en el Reino Unido. Con un retraso de dos semanas entre la inoculación de la vacuna y el desarrollo total de la inmunidad, ¡ESTE es el momento de vacunarse contra la influenza! Read more…
How will having an abortion impact my mental health?
Mental Health Reproductive Health
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
A: While it is perfectly natural to experience some mixed emotions and even some sadness and anxiety after having an abortion, the research shows that the vast majority of people who get abortions feel satisfied with their decision and do not regret the choice. The best data we have on this issue is from something Read more…
Does Paxlovid reduce the risk of Long Covid?
Long COVID
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: A new study out of the Veterans Health Administration suggests that Paxlovid may reduce the risk of Long Covid. This study is not yet peer reviewed (take it with a grain of salt) but it is hopeful! Paxlovid, also called ritonavir-boosted nirmatrelvir, reduces the risk of hospitalization and death. A new study now suggests Read more…
🌟 Enfrentando los Retos del COVID-19: El estado actual de la pandemia
Posts en Español Uncategorized
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
La Alianza de Participación Comunitaria (CEAL – Community Engagement Alliance) en la Clínica Mayo en EE.UU. colaboró con varias organizaciones para presentar un evento de panel centrado en el estado actual de la pandemia. Los panelistas incluyeron líderes en salud, líderes religiosos y expertos en salud mental. Los panelistas respondieron preguntas relacionadas con el estado Read more…
What’s this new at-home colon cancer test?
Health & Wellness
Alexandra Hall, MD
A: The at-home colon cancer screening test uses a self-collected stool sample to look for signs of cancer DNA. It is an effective and convenient screening test option for most people aged 45-75. The at-home DNA test (marketed as Cologuard in the U.S. and Colo-Alert in Europe) is a newer option for colon cancer screening. Read more…
If you haven’t already… GO get your flu shot NOW!
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Flu is hitting early and fiercely this year. Hospitals, especially pediatric hospitals, are filling up with a mix of RSV, COVID, and flu. We have vaccines for 2 of those 3 infections…let’s use them! Source: CDC Weekly U.S. Influenza Surveillance Report Link to Original FB Post
Recientemente compartimos publicaciones sobre la salud mental y la depresión.
Health & Wellness Mental Health Posts en Español
Heidi Schutz, PhD
Publicación 1 Publicación 2 La gráfica que compartimos hoy fue creada por Pictonline @pictoline que muestra unas formas de acercarse a una persona que vive con depresión. La gráfica no fue creada por Querida Pandemia. Puede haber algunas inconsistencias en esta gráfica, las cuales hemos aclarado previamente. Para cualquier pregunta adicional sobre esta gráfica, por Read more…
Do flu shots work?
Infectious Diseases
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Yes. Annual flu vaccines prevent hundreds of thousands of cases of flu and save thousands of lives every year. The answer to the question “how well do they work” isn’t black and white because it changes from year to year, and even sometimes within a season. But even in a year when the flu vaccine Read more…
What does the science say about Daylight Saving Time?
Health & Wellness
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL; DR. Permanent Standard Time is best for our sleep and circadian biology, which is fundamental to overall health and well-being. Sleep and circadian scientists advocate for ending the twice annual shifting of the clock. However, rather than switching to permanent Daylight Saving Time (which has more light at the end of the day), Read more…
¿Sigue siendo importante que mis hijos reciban la vacuna COVID-19?
Families/Kids Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
¡Por supuesto que sí! Para niños hasta los 6 meses, nunca es demasiado tarde para darlea el regalo de la protección contra una enfermedad infecciosa que ha matado a más de 1400 niños en los EE. UU. y ha hospitalizado a muchos más. Nuevos datos del mundo real muestran que la vacuna COVID-19 protege contra Read more…
Can I take a flu vaccine if I have an egg allergy? 🥚🥚🥚
Vaccines
Megan Madsen, DO
A: Yes, you can! TL;DR: Even for people who have severe egg allergies, flu vaccines are safe and effective. The amount of egg protein is so tiny that it is very unlikely to cause an allergic reaction. There are also 2 available flu vaccines that contain no egg protein at all. Egg allergy occurs in Read more…
I often see the claim that 1 in 4 women have had an abortion. Is it really this common? Who are all these women?
Reproductive Health
Katherine Cartwright, DO, MPH
TL;DR: Based on 2014 rates, it’s true that 1 in 4 women in the United States has an abortion by the age of 45. Many of our preconceptions about who gets abortions are not true. The majority of women having abortions are already mothers, in their 20s, have some college or a college degree, and Read more…
You may have noticed the headlines in the past month or two. Kids, especially the littlest ones, have been increasingly at risk as we have seen more children admitted to the hospital for respiratory illnesses since August 2022. For babies in the 0-6 month group, it is estimated that 1 in 500 has been admitted Read more…
¿Debo hacerme las pruebas de detección del cáncer de mama?
Health & Wellness Posts en EspañolAparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
La respuesta depende de la edad, el riesgo de cáncer de mama y otros factores. Para las mujeres de riesgo medio, se recomiendan ampliamente las mamografías de detección regulares desde los 50 hasta los 70 años. En esta población, el equilibrio entre los beneficios y los riesgos es menos claro, tanto en las etapas tempranas Read more…
Is this bad RSV and flu season due to an “immunity debt?”
Infectious Diseases
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Yes and No. But the term itself is proving confusing and unhelpful. TL;DR: There is no “immunity debt” for individuals. We don’t need to get infected to protect us from…. getting infected. The fewer pathogen exposures over a lifetime, the better. (Just ask previous generations who suffered through measles, cholera, polio, smallpox, etc). For Read more…
How do I know if we have RSV, the flu, or COVID-19?
Families/Kids Infectious Diseases
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
The short answer is: process of elimination. First, rule out COVID-19 with a home test (with nose+throat swab technique! See link below). If that’s negative, assess your symptoms. If your first symptoms are drippy nose/sneezing, it’s more likely RSV. If your symptoms start out with a sudden high fever and body aches, it’s more likely Read more…
El 14 de noviembre es el Día Mundial de la Diabetes y noviembre es el Mes Nacional de la Diabetes en los Estados Unidos.
Posts en Español Uncategorized
Heidi Schutz, PhD
La gráfica que compartimos hoy fue creada por Pictonline @pictoline y describe una de las historias sobre el descubrimiento de la insulina. La gráfica no fue creada por Querida Pandemia. Puede haber algunas inconsistencias en esta gráfica. Para cualquier pregunta adicional sobre esta gráfica, por favor comuníquese con la fuente. ¡Para cualquier otra pregunta, no Read more…
¿Qué es ese “VRS” del que he escuchado hablar?
Infection and Spread Infectious Diseases Posts en Español
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
El VRS (infección por el virus respiratorio sincitial) es uno de las docenas de virus que pueden causar el “resfriado común”. Pero hay que tener cuidado: es muy contagioso y, a diferencia de otras causas de resfriados comunes, el VRS puede volverse peligroso. Los bebés prematuros, los niños pequeños, las personas con enfermedades inmunológicas, pulmonares Read more…
NERDY GIRL SWAG IS HERE!!
Uncategorized
Gretchen Peterson, Chief Operations Officer
The moment you’ve all been waiting for….. NERDY GIRL SWAG!!! Just in time for your holiday shopping, we are thrilled to launch our new store with something special for all the Nerds in your life. Your purchases will help financially support the science communication mission of Those Nerdy Girls. P.S. We’d love to see pics Read more…
I have tried to quit smoking five times. How can I quit and stay quit?
Health & Wellness
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
A: Recovering from nicotine dependence is not about willpower. It is about brain science. Nicotine dependence is a chronic disease that creates long-term changes in your brain. Recovery is possible but may require medical support. Ask your primary care team or a tobacco treatment specialist for help. Read on for more details. A link for Read more…
¡AHORA es el momento de vacunarse contra la influenza!
Infectious Diseases Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
La temporada de influenza ha comenzado aproximadamente un mes antes este año y los casos aumentan rápidamente tanto en los EE. UU. como en el Reino Unido. Con un retraso de dos semanas entre la inoculación de la vacuna y el desarrollo total de la inmunidad, ¡ESTE es el momento de vacunarse contra la influenza! Read more…
How will having an abortion impact my mental health?
Mental Health Reproductive Health
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
A: While it is perfectly natural to experience some mixed emotions and even some sadness and anxiety after having an abortion, the research shows that the vast majority of people who get abortions feel satisfied with their decision and do not regret the choice. The best data we have on this issue is from something Read more…
Does Paxlovid reduce the risk of Long Covid?
Long COVID
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: A new study out of the Veterans Health Administration suggests that Paxlovid may reduce the risk of Long Covid. This study is not yet peer reviewed (take it with a grain of salt) but it is hopeful! Paxlovid, also called ritonavir-boosted nirmatrelvir, reduces the risk of hospitalization and death. A new study now suggests Read more…
🌟 Enfrentando los Retos del COVID-19: El estado actual de la pandemia
Posts en Español Uncategorized
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
La Alianza de Participación Comunitaria (CEAL – Community Engagement Alliance) en la Clínica Mayo en EE.UU. colaboró con varias organizaciones para presentar un evento de panel centrado en el estado actual de la pandemia. Los panelistas incluyeron líderes en salud, líderes religiosos y expertos en salud mental. Los panelistas respondieron preguntas relacionadas con el estado Read more…
What’s this new at-home colon cancer test?
Health & Wellness
Alexandra Hall, MD
A: The at-home colon cancer screening test uses a self-collected stool sample to look for signs of cancer DNA. It is an effective and convenient screening test option for most people aged 45-75. The at-home DNA test (marketed as Cologuard in the U.S. and Colo-Alert in Europe) is a newer option for colon cancer screening. Read more…
If you haven’t already… GO get your flu shot NOW!
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Flu is hitting early and fiercely this year. Hospitals, especially pediatric hospitals, are filling up with a mix of RSV, COVID, and flu. We have vaccines for 2 of those 3 infections…let’s use them! Source: CDC Weekly U.S. Influenza Surveillance Report Link to Original FB Post
Recientemente compartimos publicaciones sobre la salud mental y la depresión.
Health & Wellness Mental Health Posts en Español
Heidi Schutz, PhD
Publicación 1 Publicación 2 La gráfica que compartimos hoy fue creada por Pictonline @pictoline que muestra unas formas de acercarse a una persona que vive con depresión. La gráfica no fue creada por Querida Pandemia. Puede haber algunas inconsistencias en esta gráfica, las cuales hemos aclarado previamente. Para cualquier pregunta adicional sobre esta gráfica, por Read more…
Do flu shots work?
Infectious Diseases
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Yes. Annual flu vaccines prevent hundreds of thousands of cases of flu and save thousands of lives every year. The answer to the question “how well do they work” isn’t black and white because it changes from year to year, and even sometimes within a season. But even in a year when the flu vaccine Read more…
What does the science say about Daylight Saving Time?
Health & Wellness
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL; DR. Permanent Standard Time is best for our sleep and circadian biology, which is fundamental to overall health and well-being. Sleep and circadian scientists advocate for ending the twice annual shifting of the clock. However, rather than switching to permanent Daylight Saving Time (which has more light at the end of the day), Read more…
¿Sigue siendo importante que mis hijos reciban la vacuna COVID-19?
Families/Kids Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
¡Por supuesto que sí! Para niños hasta los 6 meses, nunca es demasiado tarde para darlea el regalo de la protección contra una enfermedad infecciosa que ha matado a más de 1400 niños en los EE. UU. y ha hospitalizado a muchos más. Nuevos datos del mundo real muestran que la vacuna COVID-19 protege contra Read more…
Can I take a flu vaccine if I have an egg allergy? 🥚🥚🥚
Vaccines
Megan Madsen, DO
A: Yes, you can! TL;DR: Even for people who have severe egg allergies, flu vaccines are safe and effective. The amount of egg protein is so tiny that it is very unlikely to cause an allergic reaction. There are also 2 available flu vaccines that contain no egg protein at all. Egg allergy occurs in Read more…
I often see the claim that 1 in 4 women have had an abortion. Is it really this common? Who are all these women?
Reproductive Health
Katherine Cartwright, DO, MPH
TL;DR: Based on 2014 rates, it’s true that 1 in 4 women in the United States has an abortion by the age of 45. Many of our preconceptions about who gets abortions are not true. The majority of women having abortions are already mothers, in their 20s, have some college or a college degree, and Read more…
La respuesta depende de la edad, el riesgo de cáncer de mama y otros factores. Para las mujeres de riesgo medio, se recomiendan ampliamente las mamografías de detección regulares desde los 50 hasta los 70 años. En esta población, el equilibrio entre los beneficios y los riesgos es menos claro, tanto en las etapas tempranas Read more…
Is this bad RSV and flu season due to an “immunity debt?”
Infectious DiseasesJennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Yes and No. But the term itself is proving confusing and unhelpful. TL;DR: There is no “immunity debt” for individuals. We don’t need to get infected to protect us from…. getting infected. The fewer pathogen exposures over a lifetime, the better. (Just ask previous generations who suffered through measles, cholera, polio, smallpox, etc). For Read more…
How do I know if we have RSV, the flu, or COVID-19?
Families/Kids Infectious Diseases
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
The short answer is: process of elimination. First, rule out COVID-19 with a home test (with nose+throat swab technique! See link below). If that’s negative, assess your symptoms. If your first symptoms are drippy nose/sneezing, it’s more likely RSV. If your symptoms start out with a sudden high fever and body aches, it’s more likely Read more…
El 14 de noviembre es el Día Mundial de la Diabetes y noviembre es el Mes Nacional de la Diabetes en los Estados Unidos.
Posts en Español Uncategorized
Heidi Schutz, PhD
La gráfica que compartimos hoy fue creada por Pictonline @pictoline y describe una de las historias sobre el descubrimiento de la insulina. La gráfica no fue creada por Querida Pandemia. Puede haber algunas inconsistencias en esta gráfica. Para cualquier pregunta adicional sobre esta gráfica, por favor comuníquese con la fuente. ¡Para cualquier otra pregunta, no Read more…
¿Qué es ese “VRS” del que he escuchado hablar?
Infection and Spread Infectious Diseases Posts en Español
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
El VRS (infección por el virus respiratorio sincitial) es uno de las docenas de virus que pueden causar el “resfriado común”. Pero hay que tener cuidado: es muy contagioso y, a diferencia de otras causas de resfriados comunes, el VRS puede volverse peligroso. Los bebés prematuros, los niños pequeños, las personas con enfermedades inmunológicas, pulmonares Read more…
NERDY GIRL SWAG IS HERE!!
Uncategorized
Gretchen Peterson, Chief Operations Officer
The moment you’ve all been waiting for….. NERDY GIRL SWAG!!! Just in time for your holiday shopping, we are thrilled to launch our new store with something special for all the Nerds in your life. Your purchases will help financially support the science communication mission of Those Nerdy Girls. P.S. We’d love to see pics Read more…
I have tried to quit smoking five times. How can I quit and stay quit?
Health & Wellness
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
A: Recovering from nicotine dependence is not about willpower. It is about brain science. Nicotine dependence is a chronic disease that creates long-term changes in your brain. Recovery is possible but may require medical support. Ask your primary care team or a tobacco treatment specialist for help. Read on for more details. A link for Read more…
¡AHORA es el momento de vacunarse contra la influenza!
Infectious Diseases Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
La temporada de influenza ha comenzado aproximadamente un mes antes este año y los casos aumentan rápidamente tanto en los EE. UU. como en el Reino Unido. Con un retraso de dos semanas entre la inoculación de la vacuna y el desarrollo total de la inmunidad, ¡ESTE es el momento de vacunarse contra la influenza! Read more…
How will having an abortion impact my mental health?
Mental Health Reproductive Health
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
A: While it is perfectly natural to experience some mixed emotions and even some sadness and anxiety after having an abortion, the research shows that the vast majority of people who get abortions feel satisfied with their decision and do not regret the choice. The best data we have on this issue is from something Read more…
Does Paxlovid reduce the risk of Long Covid?
Long COVID
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: A new study out of the Veterans Health Administration suggests that Paxlovid may reduce the risk of Long Covid. This study is not yet peer reviewed (take it with a grain of salt) but it is hopeful! Paxlovid, also called ritonavir-boosted nirmatrelvir, reduces the risk of hospitalization and death. A new study now suggests Read more…
🌟 Enfrentando los Retos del COVID-19: El estado actual de la pandemia
Posts en Español Uncategorized
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
La Alianza de Participación Comunitaria (CEAL – Community Engagement Alliance) en la Clínica Mayo en EE.UU. colaboró con varias organizaciones para presentar un evento de panel centrado en el estado actual de la pandemia. Los panelistas incluyeron líderes en salud, líderes religiosos y expertos en salud mental. Los panelistas respondieron preguntas relacionadas con el estado Read more…
What’s this new at-home colon cancer test?
Health & Wellness
Alexandra Hall, MD
A: The at-home colon cancer screening test uses a self-collected stool sample to look for signs of cancer DNA. It is an effective and convenient screening test option for most people aged 45-75. The at-home DNA test (marketed as Cologuard in the U.S. and Colo-Alert in Europe) is a newer option for colon cancer screening. Read more…
If you haven’t already… GO get your flu shot NOW!
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Flu is hitting early and fiercely this year. Hospitals, especially pediatric hospitals, are filling up with a mix of RSV, COVID, and flu. We have vaccines for 2 of those 3 infections…let’s use them! Source: CDC Weekly U.S. Influenza Surveillance Report Link to Original FB Post
Recientemente compartimos publicaciones sobre la salud mental y la depresión.
Health & Wellness Mental Health Posts en Español
Heidi Schutz, PhD
Publicación 1 Publicación 2 La gráfica que compartimos hoy fue creada por Pictonline @pictoline que muestra unas formas de acercarse a una persona que vive con depresión. La gráfica no fue creada por Querida Pandemia. Puede haber algunas inconsistencias en esta gráfica, las cuales hemos aclarado previamente. Para cualquier pregunta adicional sobre esta gráfica, por Read more…
Do flu shots work?
Infectious Diseases
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Yes. Annual flu vaccines prevent hundreds of thousands of cases of flu and save thousands of lives every year. The answer to the question “how well do they work” isn’t black and white because it changes from year to year, and even sometimes within a season. But even in a year when the flu vaccine Read more…
What does the science say about Daylight Saving Time?
Health & Wellness
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL; DR. Permanent Standard Time is best for our sleep and circadian biology, which is fundamental to overall health and well-being. Sleep and circadian scientists advocate for ending the twice annual shifting of the clock. However, rather than switching to permanent Daylight Saving Time (which has more light at the end of the day), Read more…
¿Sigue siendo importante que mis hijos reciban la vacuna COVID-19?
Families/Kids Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
¡Por supuesto que sí! Para niños hasta los 6 meses, nunca es demasiado tarde para darlea el regalo de la protección contra una enfermedad infecciosa que ha matado a más de 1400 niños en los EE. UU. y ha hospitalizado a muchos más. Nuevos datos del mundo real muestran que la vacuna COVID-19 protege contra Read more…
Can I take a flu vaccine if I have an egg allergy? 🥚🥚🥚
Vaccines
Megan Madsen, DO
A: Yes, you can! TL;DR: Even for people who have severe egg allergies, flu vaccines are safe and effective. The amount of egg protein is so tiny that it is very unlikely to cause an allergic reaction. There are also 2 available flu vaccines that contain no egg protein at all. Egg allergy occurs in Read more…
I often see the claim that 1 in 4 women have had an abortion. Is it really this common? Who are all these women?
Reproductive Health
Katherine Cartwright, DO, MPH
TL;DR: Based on 2014 rates, it’s true that 1 in 4 women in the United States has an abortion by the age of 45. Many of our preconceptions about who gets abortions are not true. The majority of women having abortions are already mothers, in their 20s, have some college or a college degree, and Read more…
A: Yes and No. But the term itself is proving confusing and unhelpful. TL;DR: There is no “immunity debt” for individuals. We don’t need to get infected to protect us from…. getting infected. The fewer pathogen exposures over a lifetime, the better. (Just ask previous generations who suffered through measles, cholera, polio, smallpox, etc). For Read more…
How do I know if we have RSV, the flu, or COVID-19?
Families/Kids Infectious DiseasesMalia Jones, PhD MPH
The short answer is: process of elimination. First, rule out COVID-19 with a home test (with nose+throat swab technique! See link below). If that’s negative, assess your symptoms. If your first symptoms are drippy nose/sneezing, it’s more likely RSV. If your symptoms start out with a sudden high fever and body aches, it’s more likely Read more…
El 14 de noviembre es el Día Mundial de la Diabetes y noviembre es el Mes Nacional de la Diabetes en los Estados Unidos.
Posts en Español Uncategorized
Heidi Schutz, PhD
La gráfica que compartimos hoy fue creada por Pictonline @pictoline y describe una de las historias sobre el descubrimiento de la insulina. La gráfica no fue creada por Querida Pandemia. Puede haber algunas inconsistencias en esta gráfica. Para cualquier pregunta adicional sobre esta gráfica, por favor comuníquese con la fuente. ¡Para cualquier otra pregunta, no Read more…
¿Qué es ese “VRS” del que he escuchado hablar?
Infection and Spread Infectious Diseases Posts en Español
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
El VRS (infección por el virus respiratorio sincitial) es uno de las docenas de virus que pueden causar el “resfriado común”. Pero hay que tener cuidado: es muy contagioso y, a diferencia de otras causas de resfriados comunes, el VRS puede volverse peligroso. Los bebés prematuros, los niños pequeños, las personas con enfermedades inmunológicas, pulmonares Read more…
NERDY GIRL SWAG IS HERE!!
Uncategorized
Gretchen Peterson, Chief Operations Officer
The moment you’ve all been waiting for….. NERDY GIRL SWAG!!! Just in time for your holiday shopping, we are thrilled to launch our new store with something special for all the Nerds in your life. Your purchases will help financially support the science communication mission of Those Nerdy Girls. P.S. We’d love to see pics Read more…
I have tried to quit smoking five times. How can I quit and stay quit?
Health & Wellness
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
A: Recovering from nicotine dependence is not about willpower. It is about brain science. Nicotine dependence is a chronic disease that creates long-term changes in your brain. Recovery is possible but may require medical support. Ask your primary care team or a tobacco treatment specialist for help. Read on for more details. A link for Read more…
¡AHORA es el momento de vacunarse contra la influenza!
Infectious Diseases Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
La temporada de influenza ha comenzado aproximadamente un mes antes este año y los casos aumentan rápidamente tanto en los EE. UU. como en el Reino Unido. Con un retraso de dos semanas entre la inoculación de la vacuna y el desarrollo total de la inmunidad, ¡ESTE es el momento de vacunarse contra la influenza! Read more…
How will having an abortion impact my mental health?
Mental Health Reproductive Health
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
A: While it is perfectly natural to experience some mixed emotions and even some sadness and anxiety after having an abortion, the research shows that the vast majority of people who get abortions feel satisfied with their decision and do not regret the choice. The best data we have on this issue is from something Read more…
Does Paxlovid reduce the risk of Long Covid?
Long COVID
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: A new study out of the Veterans Health Administration suggests that Paxlovid may reduce the risk of Long Covid. This study is not yet peer reviewed (take it with a grain of salt) but it is hopeful! Paxlovid, also called ritonavir-boosted nirmatrelvir, reduces the risk of hospitalization and death. A new study now suggests Read more…
🌟 Enfrentando los Retos del COVID-19: El estado actual de la pandemia
Posts en Español Uncategorized
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
La Alianza de Participación Comunitaria (CEAL – Community Engagement Alliance) en la Clínica Mayo en EE.UU. colaboró con varias organizaciones para presentar un evento de panel centrado en el estado actual de la pandemia. Los panelistas incluyeron líderes en salud, líderes religiosos y expertos en salud mental. Los panelistas respondieron preguntas relacionadas con el estado Read more…
What’s this new at-home colon cancer test?
Health & Wellness
Alexandra Hall, MD
A: The at-home colon cancer screening test uses a self-collected stool sample to look for signs of cancer DNA. It is an effective and convenient screening test option for most people aged 45-75. The at-home DNA test (marketed as Cologuard in the U.S. and Colo-Alert in Europe) is a newer option for colon cancer screening. Read more…
If you haven’t already… GO get your flu shot NOW!
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Flu is hitting early and fiercely this year. Hospitals, especially pediatric hospitals, are filling up with a mix of RSV, COVID, and flu. We have vaccines for 2 of those 3 infections…let’s use them! Source: CDC Weekly U.S. Influenza Surveillance Report Link to Original FB Post
Recientemente compartimos publicaciones sobre la salud mental y la depresión.
Health & Wellness Mental Health Posts en Español
Heidi Schutz, PhD
Publicación 1 Publicación 2 La gráfica que compartimos hoy fue creada por Pictonline @pictoline que muestra unas formas de acercarse a una persona que vive con depresión. La gráfica no fue creada por Querida Pandemia. Puede haber algunas inconsistencias en esta gráfica, las cuales hemos aclarado previamente. Para cualquier pregunta adicional sobre esta gráfica, por Read more…
Do flu shots work?
Infectious Diseases
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Yes. Annual flu vaccines prevent hundreds of thousands of cases of flu and save thousands of lives every year. The answer to the question “how well do they work” isn’t black and white because it changes from year to year, and even sometimes within a season. But even in a year when the flu vaccine Read more…
What does the science say about Daylight Saving Time?
Health & Wellness
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL; DR. Permanent Standard Time is best for our sleep and circadian biology, which is fundamental to overall health and well-being. Sleep and circadian scientists advocate for ending the twice annual shifting of the clock. However, rather than switching to permanent Daylight Saving Time (which has more light at the end of the day), Read more…
¿Sigue siendo importante que mis hijos reciban la vacuna COVID-19?
Families/Kids Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
¡Por supuesto que sí! Para niños hasta los 6 meses, nunca es demasiado tarde para darlea el regalo de la protección contra una enfermedad infecciosa que ha matado a más de 1400 niños en los EE. UU. y ha hospitalizado a muchos más. Nuevos datos del mundo real muestran que la vacuna COVID-19 protege contra Read more…
Can I take a flu vaccine if I have an egg allergy? 🥚🥚🥚
Vaccines
Megan Madsen, DO
A: Yes, you can! TL;DR: Even for people who have severe egg allergies, flu vaccines are safe and effective. The amount of egg protein is so tiny that it is very unlikely to cause an allergic reaction. There are also 2 available flu vaccines that contain no egg protein at all. Egg allergy occurs in Read more…
I often see the claim that 1 in 4 women have had an abortion. Is it really this common? Who are all these women?
Reproductive Health
Katherine Cartwright, DO, MPH
TL;DR: Based on 2014 rates, it’s true that 1 in 4 women in the United States has an abortion by the age of 45. Many of our preconceptions about who gets abortions are not true. The majority of women having abortions are already mothers, in their 20s, have some college or a college degree, and Read more…
The short answer is: process of elimination. First, rule out COVID-19 with a home test (with nose+throat swab technique! See link below). If that’s negative, assess your symptoms. If your first symptoms are drippy nose/sneezing, it’s more likely RSV. If your symptoms start out with a sudden high fever and body aches, it’s more likely Read more…
El 14 de noviembre es el Día Mundial de la Diabetes y noviembre es el Mes Nacional de la Diabetes en los Estados Unidos.
Posts en Español UncategorizedHeidi Schutz, PhD
La gráfica que compartimos hoy fue creada por Pictonline @pictoline y describe una de las historias sobre el descubrimiento de la insulina. La gráfica no fue creada por Querida Pandemia. Puede haber algunas inconsistencias en esta gráfica. Para cualquier pregunta adicional sobre esta gráfica, por favor comuníquese con la fuente. ¡Para cualquier otra pregunta, no Read more…
¿Qué es ese “VRS” del que he escuchado hablar?
Infection and Spread Infectious Diseases Posts en Español
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
El VRS (infección por el virus respiratorio sincitial) es uno de las docenas de virus que pueden causar el “resfriado común”. Pero hay que tener cuidado: es muy contagioso y, a diferencia de otras causas de resfriados comunes, el VRS puede volverse peligroso. Los bebés prematuros, los niños pequeños, las personas con enfermedades inmunológicas, pulmonares Read more…
NERDY GIRL SWAG IS HERE!!
Uncategorized
Gretchen Peterson, Chief Operations Officer
The moment you’ve all been waiting for….. NERDY GIRL SWAG!!! Just in time for your holiday shopping, we are thrilled to launch our new store with something special for all the Nerds in your life. Your purchases will help financially support the science communication mission of Those Nerdy Girls. P.S. We’d love to see pics Read more…
I have tried to quit smoking five times. How can I quit and stay quit?
Health & Wellness
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
A: Recovering from nicotine dependence is not about willpower. It is about brain science. Nicotine dependence is a chronic disease that creates long-term changes in your brain. Recovery is possible but may require medical support. Ask your primary care team or a tobacco treatment specialist for help. Read on for more details. A link for Read more…
¡AHORA es el momento de vacunarse contra la influenza!
Infectious Diseases Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
La temporada de influenza ha comenzado aproximadamente un mes antes este año y los casos aumentan rápidamente tanto en los EE. UU. como en el Reino Unido. Con un retraso de dos semanas entre la inoculación de la vacuna y el desarrollo total de la inmunidad, ¡ESTE es el momento de vacunarse contra la influenza! Read more…
How will having an abortion impact my mental health?
Mental Health Reproductive Health
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
A: While it is perfectly natural to experience some mixed emotions and even some sadness and anxiety after having an abortion, the research shows that the vast majority of people who get abortions feel satisfied with their decision and do not regret the choice. The best data we have on this issue is from something Read more…
Does Paxlovid reduce the risk of Long Covid?
Long COVID
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: A new study out of the Veterans Health Administration suggests that Paxlovid may reduce the risk of Long Covid. This study is not yet peer reviewed (take it with a grain of salt) but it is hopeful! Paxlovid, also called ritonavir-boosted nirmatrelvir, reduces the risk of hospitalization and death. A new study now suggests Read more…
🌟 Enfrentando los Retos del COVID-19: El estado actual de la pandemia
Posts en Español Uncategorized
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
La Alianza de Participación Comunitaria (CEAL – Community Engagement Alliance) en la Clínica Mayo en EE.UU. colaboró con varias organizaciones para presentar un evento de panel centrado en el estado actual de la pandemia. Los panelistas incluyeron líderes en salud, líderes religiosos y expertos en salud mental. Los panelistas respondieron preguntas relacionadas con el estado Read more…
What’s this new at-home colon cancer test?
Health & Wellness
Alexandra Hall, MD
A: The at-home colon cancer screening test uses a self-collected stool sample to look for signs of cancer DNA. It is an effective and convenient screening test option for most people aged 45-75. The at-home DNA test (marketed as Cologuard in the U.S. and Colo-Alert in Europe) is a newer option for colon cancer screening. Read more…
If you haven’t already… GO get your flu shot NOW!
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Flu is hitting early and fiercely this year. Hospitals, especially pediatric hospitals, are filling up with a mix of RSV, COVID, and flu. We have vaccines for 2 of those 3 infections…let’s use them! Source: CDC Weekly U.S. Influenza Surveillance Report Link to Original FB Post
Recientemente compartimos publicaciones sobre la salud mental y la depresión.
Health & Wellness Mental Health Posts en Español
Heidi Schutz, PhD
Publicación 1 Publicación 2 La gráfica que compartimos hoy fue creada por Pictonline @pictoline que muestra unas formas de acercarse a una persona que vive con depresión. La gráfica no fue creada por Querida Pandemia. Puede haber algunas inconsistencias en esta gráfica, las cuales hemos aclarado previamente. Para cualquier pregunta adicional sobre esta gráfica, por Read more…
Do flu shots work?
Infectious Diseases
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Yes. Annual flu vaccines prevent hundreds of thousands of cases of flu and save thousands of lives every year. The answer to the question “how well do they work” isn’t black and white because it changes from year to year, and even sometimes within a season. But even in a year when the flu vaccine Read more…
What does the science say about Daylight Saving Time?
Health & Wellness
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL; DR. Permanent Standard Time is best for our sleep and circadian biology, which is fundamental to overall health and well-being. Sleep and circadian scientists advocate for ending the twice annual shifting of the clock. However, rather than switching to permanent Daylight Saving Time (which has more light at the end of the day), Read more…
¿Sigue siendo importante que mis hijos reciban la vacuna COVID-19?
Families/Kids Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
¡Por supuesto que sí! Para niños hasta los 6 meses, nunca es demasiado tarde para darlea el regalo de la protección contra una enfermedad infecciosa que ha matado a más de 1400 niños en los EE. UU. y ha hospitalizado a muchos más. Nuevos datos del mundo real muestran que la vacuna COVID-19 protege contra Read more…
Can I take a flu vaccine if I have an egg allergy? 🥚🥚🥚
Vaccines
Megan Madsen, DO
A: Yes, you can! TL;DR: Even for people who have severe egg allergies, flu vaccines are safe and effective. The amount of egg protein is so tiny that it is very unlikely to cause an allergic reaction. There are also 2 available flu vaccines that contain no egg protein at all. Egg allergy occurs in Read more…
I often see the claim that 1 in 4 women have had an abortion. Is it really this common? Who are all these women?
Reproductive Health
Katherine Cartwright, DO, MPH
TL;DR: Based on 2014 rates, it’s true that 1 in 4 women in the United States has an abortion by the age of 45. Many of our preconceptions about who gets abortions are not true. The majority of women having abortions are already mothers, in their 20s, have some college or a college degree, and Read more…
La gráfica que compartimos hoy fue creada por Pictonline @pictoline y describe una de las historias sobre el descubrimiento de la insulina. La gráfica no fue creada por Querida Pandemia. Puede haber algunas inconsistencias en esta gráfica. Para cualquier pregunta adicional sobre esta gráfica, por favor comuníquese con la fuente. ¡Para cualquier otra pregunta, no Read more…
¿Qué es ese “VRS” del que he escuchado hablar?
Infection and Spread Infectious Diseases Posts en EspañolAparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
El VRS (infección por el virus respiratorio sincitial) es uno de las docenas de virus que pueden causar el “resfriado común”. Pero hay que tener cuidado: es muy contagioso y, a diferencia de otras causas de resfriados comunes, el VRS puede volverse peligroso. Los bebés prematuros, los niños pequeños, las personas con enfermedades inmunológicas, pulmonares Read more…
NERDY GIRL SWAG IS HERE!!
Uncategorized
Gretchen Peterson, Chief Operations Officer
The moment you’ve all been waiting for….. NERDY GIRL SWAG!!! Just in time for your holiday shopping, we are thrilled to launch our new store with something special for all the Nerds in your life. Your purchases will help financially support the science communication mission of Those Nerdy Girls. P.S. We’d love to see pics Read more…
I have tried to quit smoking five times. How can I quit and stay quit?
Health & Wellness
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
A: Recovering from nicotine dependence is not about willpower. It is about brain science. Nicotine dependence is a chronic disease that creates long-term changes in your brain. Recovery is possible but may require medical support. Ask your primary care team or a tobacco treatment specialist for help. Read on for more details. A link for Read more…
¡AHORA es el momento de vacunarse contra la influenza!
Infectious Diseases Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
La temporada de influenza ha comenzado aproximadamente un mes antes este año y los casos aumentan rápidamente tanto en los EE. UU. como en el Reino Unido. Con un retraso de dos semanas entre la inoculación de la vacuna y el desarrollo total de la inmunidad, ¡ESTE es el momento de vacunarse contra la influenza! Read more…
How will having an abortion impact my mental health?
Mental Health Reproductive Health
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
A: While it is perfectly natural to experience some mixed emotions and even some sadness and anxiety after having an abortion, the research shows that the vast majority of people who get abortions feel satisfied with their decision and do not regret the choice. The best data we have on this issue is from something Read more…
Does Paxlovid reduce the risk of Long Covid?
Long COVID
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: A new study out of the Veterans Health Administration suggests that Paxlovid may reduce the risk of Long Covid. This study is not yet peer reviewed (take it with a grain of salt) but it is hopeful! Paxlovid, also called ritonavir-boosted nirmatrelvir, reduces the risk of hospitalization and death. A new study now suggests Read more…
🌟 Enfrentando los Retos del COVID-19: El estado actual de la pandemia
Posts en Español Uncategorized
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
La Alianza de Participación Comunitaria (CEAL – Community Engagement Alliance) en la Clínica Mayo en EE.UU. colaboró con varias organizaciones para presentar un evento de panel centrado en el estado actual de la pandemia. Los panelistas incluyeron líderes en salud, líderes religiosos y expertos en salud mental. Los panelistas respondieron preguntas relacionadas con el estado Read more…
What’s this new at-home colon cancer test?
Health & Wellness
Alexandra Hall, MD
A: The at-home colon cancer screening test uses a self-collected stool sample to look for signs of cancer DNA. It is an effective and convenient screening test option for most people aged 45-75. The at-home DNA test (marketed as Cologuard in the U.S. and Colo-Alert in Europe) is a newer option for colon cancer screening. Read more…
If you haven’t already… GO get your flu shot NOW!
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Flu is hitting early and fiercely this year. Hospitals, especially pediatric hospitals, are filling up with a mix of RSV, COVID, and flu. We have vaccines for 2 of those 3 infections…let’s use them! Source: CDC Weekly U.S. Influenza Surveillance Report Link to Original FB Post
Recientemente compartimos publicaciones sobre la salud mental y la depresión.
Health & Wellness Mental Health Posts en Español
Heidi Schutz, PhD
Publicación 1 Publicación 2 La gráfica que compartimos hoy fue creada por Pictonline @pictoline que muestra unas formas de acercarse a una persona que vive con depresión. La gráfica no fue creada por Querida Pandemia. Puede haber algunas inconsistencias en esta gráfica, las cuales hemos aclarado previamente. Para cualquier pregunta adicional sobre esta gráfica, por Read more…
Do flu shots work?
Infectious Diseases
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Yes. Annual flu vaccines prevent hundreds of thousands of cases of flu and save thousands of lives every year. The answer to the question “how well do they work” isn’t black and white because it changes from year to year, and even sometimes within a season. But even in a year when the flu vaccine Read more…
What does the science say about Daylight Saving Time?
Health & Wellness
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL; DR. Permanent Standard Time is best for our sleep and circadian biology, which is fundamental to overall health and well-being. Sleep and circadian scientists advocate for ending the twice annual shifting of the clock. However, rather than switching to permanent Daylight Saving Time (which has more light at the end of the day), Read more…
¿Sigue siendo importante que mis hijos reciban la vacuna COVID-19?
Families/Kids Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
¡Por supuesto que sí! Para niños hasta los 6 meses, nunca es demasiado tarde para darlea el regalo de la protección contra una enfermedad infecciosa que ha matado a más de 1400 niños en los EE. UU. y ha hospitalizado a muchos más. Nuevos datos del mundo real muestran que la vacuna COVID-19 protege contra Read more…
Can I take a flu vaccine if I have an egg allergy? 🥚🥚🥚
Vaccines
Megan Madsen, DO
A: Yes, you can! TL;DR: Even for people who have severe egg allergies, flu vaccines are safe and effective. The amount of egg protein is so tiny that it is very unlikely to cause an allergic reaction. There are also 2 available flu vaccines that contain no egg protein at all. Egg allergy occurs in Read more…
I often see the claim that 1 in 4 women have had an abortion. Is it really this common? Who are all these women?
Reproductive Health
Katherine Cartwright, DO, MPH
TL;DR: Based on 2014 rates, it’s true that 1 in 4 women in the United States has an abortion by the age of 45. Many of our preconceptions about who gets abortions are not true. The majority of women having abortions are already mothers, in their 20s, have some college or a college degree, and Read more…
El VRS (infección por el virus respiratorio sincitial) es uno de las docenas de virus que pueden causar el “resfriado común”. Pero hay que tener cuidado: es muy contagioso y, a diferencia de otras causas de resfriados comunes, el VRS puede volverse peligroso. Los bebés prematuros, los niños pequeños, las personas con enfermedades inmunológicas, pulmonares Read more…
NERDY GIRL SWAG IS HERE!!
UncategorizedGretchen Peterson, Chief Operations Officer
The moment you’ve all been waiting for….. NERDY GIRL SWAG!!! Just in time for your holiday shopping, we are thrilled to launch our new store with something special for all the Nerds in your life. Your purchases will help financially support the science communication mission of Those Nerdy Girls. P.S. We’d love to see pics Read more…
I have tried to quit smoking five times. How can I quit and stay quit?
Health & Wellness
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
A: Recovering from nicotine dependence is not about willpower. It is about brain science. Nicotine dependence is a chronic disease that creates long-term changes in your brain. Recovery is possible but may require medical support. Ask your primary care team or a tobacco treatment specialist for help. Read on for more details. A link for Read more…
¡AHORA es el momento de vacunarse contra la influenza!
Infectious Diseases Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
La temporada de influenza ha comenzado aproximadamente un mes antes este año y los casos aumentan rápidamente tanto en los EE. UU. como en el Reino Unido. Con un retraso de dos semanas entre la inoculación de la vacuna y el desarrollo total de la inmunidad, ¡ESTE es el momento de vacunarse contra la influenza! Read more…
How will having an abortion impact my mental health?
Mental Health Reproductive Health
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
A: While it is perfectly natural to experience some mixed emotions and even some sadness and anxiety after having an abortion, the research shows that the vast majority of people who get abortions feel satisfied with their decision and do not regret the choice. The best data we have on this issue is from something Read more…
Does Paxlovid reduce the risk of Long Covid?
Long COVID
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: A new study out of the Veterans Health Administration suggests that Paxlovid may reduce the risk of Long Covid. This study is not yet peer reviewed (take it with a grain of salt) but it is hopeful! Paxlovid, also called ritonavir-boosted nirmatrelvir, reduces the risk of hospitalization and death. A new study now suggests Read more…
🌟 Enfrentando los Retos del COVID-19: El estado actual de la pandemia
Posts en Español Uncategorized
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
La Alianza de Participación Comunitaria (CEAL – Community Engagement Alliance) en la Clínica Mayo en EE.UU. colaboró con varias organizaciones para presentar un evento de panel centrado en el estado actual de la pandemia. Los panelistas incluyeron líderes en salud, líderes religiosos y expertos en salud mental. Los panelistas respondieron preguntas relacionadas con el estado Read more…
What’s this new at-home colon cancer test?
Health & Wellness
Alexandra Hall, MD
A: The at-home colon cancer screening test uses a self-collected stool sample to look for signs of cancer DNA. It is an effective and convenient screening test option for most people aged 45-75. The at-home DNA test (marketed as Cologuard in the U.S. and Colo-Alert in Europe) is a newer option for colon cancer screening. Read more…
If you haven’t already… GO get your flu shot NOW!
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Flu is hitting early and fiercely this year. Hospitals, especially pediatric hospitals, are filling up with a mix of RSV, COVID, and flu. We have vaccines for 2 of those 3 infections…let’s use them! Source: CDC Weekly U.S. Influenza Surveillance Report Link to Original FB Post
Recientemente compartimos publicaciones sobre la salud mental y la depresión.
Health & Wellness Mental Health Posts en Español
Heidi Schutz, PhD
Publicación 1 Publicación 2 La gráfica que compartimos hoy fue creada por Pictonline @pictoline que muestra unas formas de acercarse a una persona que vive con depresión. La gráfica no fue creada por Querida Pandemia. Puede haber algunas inconsistencias en esta gráfica, las cuales hemos aclarado previamente. Para cualquier pregunta adicional sobre esta gráfica, por Read more…
Do flu shots work?
Infectious Diseases
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Yes. Annual flu vaccines prevent hundreds of thousands of cases of flu and save thousands of lives every year. The answer to the question “how well do they work” isn’t black and white because it changes from year to year, and even sometimes within a season. But even in a year when the flu vaccine Read more…
What does the science say about Daylight Saving Time?
Health & Wellness
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL; DR. Permanent Standard Time is best for our sleep and circadian biology, which is fundamental to overall health and well-being. Sleep and circadian scientists advocate for ending the twice annual shifting of the clock. However, rather than switching to permanent Daylight Saving Time (which has more light at the end of the day), Read more…
¿Sigue siendo importante que mis hijos reciban la vacuna COVID-19?
Families/Kids Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
¡Por supuesto que sí! Para niños hasta los 6 meses, nunca es demasiado tarde para darlea el regalo de la protección contra una enfermedad infecciosa que ha matado a más de 1400 niños en los EE. UU. y ha hospitalizado a muchos más. Nuevos datos del mundo real muestran que la vacuna COVID-19 protege contra Read more…
Can I take a flu vaccine if I have an egg allergy? 🥚🥚🥚
Vaccines
Megan Madsen, DO
A: Yes, you can! TL;DR: Even for people who have severe egg allergies, flu vaccines are safe and effective. The amount of egg protein is so tiny that it is very unlikely to cause an allergic reaction. There are also 2 available flu vaccines that contain no egg protein at all. Egg allergy occurs in Read more…
I often see the claim that 1 in 4 women have had an abortion. Is it really this common? Who are all these women?
Reproductive Health
Katherine Cartwright, DO, MPH
TL;DR: Based on 2014 rates, it’s true that 1 in 4 women in the United States has an abortion by the age of 45. Many of our preconceptions about who gets abortions are not true. The majority of women having abortions are already mothers, in their 20s, have some college or a college degree, and Read more…
The moment you’ve all been waiting for….. NERDY GIRL SWAG!!! Just in time for your holiday shopping, we are thrilled to launch our new store with something special for all the Nerds in your life. Your purchases will help financially support the science communication mission of Those Nerdy Girls. P.S. We’d love to see pics Read more…
I have tried to quit smoking five times. How can I quit and stay quit?
Health & WellnessMK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
A: Recovering from nicotine dependence is not about willpower. It is about brain science. Nicotine dependence is a chronic disease that creates long-term changes in your brain. Recovery is possible but may require medical support. Ask your primary care team or a tobacco treatment specialist for help. Read on for more details. A link for Read more…
¡AHORA es el momento de vacunarse contra la influenza!
Infectious Diseases Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
La temporada de influenza ha comenzado aproximadamente un mes antes este año y los casos aumentan rápidamente tanto en los EE. UU. como en el Reino Unido. Con un retraso de dos semanas entre la inoculación de la vacuna y el desarrollo total de la inmunidad, ¡ESTE es el momento de vacunarse contra la influenza! Read more…
How will having an abortion impact my mental health?
Mental Health Reproductive Health
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
A: While it is perfectly natural to experience some mixed emotions and even some sadness and anxiety after having an abortion, the research shows that the vast majority of people who get abortions feel satisfied with their decision and do not regret the choice. The best data we have on this issue is from something Read more…
Does Paxlovid reduce the risk of Long Covid?
Long COVID
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: A new study out of the Veterans Health Administration suggests that Paxlovid may reduce the risk of Long Covid. This study is not yet peer reviewed (take it with a grain of salt) but it is hopeful! Paxlovid, also called ritonavir-boosted nirmatrelvir, reduces the risk of hospitalization and death. A new study now suggests Read more…
🌟 Enfrentando los Retos del COVID-19: El estado actual de la pandemia
Posts en Español Uncategorized
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
La Alianza de Participación Comunitaria (CEAL – Community Engagement Alliance) en la Clínica Mayo en EE.UU. colaboró con varias organizaciones para presentar un evento de panel centrado en el estado actual de la pandemia. Los panelistas incluyeron líderes en salud, líderes religiosos y expertos en salud mental. Los panelistas respondieron preguntas relacionadas con el estado Read more…
What’s this new at-home colon cancer test?
Health & Wellness
Alexandra Hall, MD
A: The at-home colon cancer screening test uses a self-collected stool sample to look for signs of cancer DNA. It is an effective and convenient screening test option for most people aged 45-75. The at-home DNA test (marketed as Cologuard in the U.S. and Colo-Alert in Europe) is a newer option for colon cancer screening. Read more…
If you haven’t already… GO get your flu shot NOW!
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Flu is hitting early and fiercely this year. Hospitals, especially pediatric hospitals, are filling up with a mix of RSV, COVID, and flu. We have vaccines for 2 of those 3 infections…let’s use them! Source: CDC Weekly U.S. Influenza Surveillance Report Link to Original FB Post
Recientemente compartimos publicaciones sobre la salud mental y la depresión.
Health & Wellness Mental Health Posts en Español
Heidi Schutz, PhD
Publicación 1 Publicación 2 La gráfica que compartimos hoy fue creada por Pictonline @pictoline que muestra unas formas de acercarse a una persona que vive con depresión. La gráfica no fue creada por Querida Pandemia. Puede haber algunas inconsistencias en esta gráfica, las cuales hemos aclarado previamente. Para cualquier pregunta adicional sobre esta gráfica, por Read more…
Do flu shots work?
Infectious Diseases
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Yes. Annual flu vaccines prevent hundreds of thousands of cases of flu and save thousands of lives every year. The answer to the question “how well do they work” isn’t black and white because it changes from year to year, and even sometimes within a season. But even in a year when the flu vaccine Read more…
What does the science say about Daylight Saving Time?
Health & Wellness
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL; DR. Permanent Standard Time is best for our sleep and circadian biology, which is fundamental to overall health and well-being. Sleep and circadian scientists advocate for ending the twice annual shifting of the clock. However, rather than switching to permanent Daylight Saving Time (which has more light at the end of the day), Read more…
¿Sigue siendo importante que mis hijos reciban la vacuna COVID-19?
Families/Kids Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
¡Por supuesto que sí! Para niños hasta los 6 meses, nunca es demasiado tarde para darlea el regalo de la protección contra una enfermedad infecciosa que ha matado a más de 1400 niños en los EE. UU. y ha hospitalizado a muchos más. Nuevos datos del mundo real muestran que la vacuna COVID-19 protege contra Read more…
Can I take a flu vaccine if I have an egg allergy? 🥚🥚🥚
Vaccines
Megan Madsen, DO
A: Yes, you can! TL;DR: Even for people who have severe egg allergies, flu vaccines are safe and effective. The amount of egg protein is so tiny that it is very unlikely to cause an allergic reaction. There are also 2 available flu vaccines that contain no egg protein at all. Egg allergy occurs in Read more…
I often see the claim that 1 in 4 women have had an abortion. Is it really this common? Who are all these women?
Reproductive Health
Katherine Cartwright, DO, MPH
TL;DR: Based on 2014 rates, it’s true that 1 in 4 women in the United States has an abortion by the age of 45. Many of our preconceptions about who gets abortions are not true. The majority of women having abortions are already mothers, in their 20s, have some college or a college degree, and Read more…
A: Recovering from nicotine dependence is not about willpower. It is about brain science. Nicotine dependence is a chronic disease that creates long-term changes in your brain. Recovery is possible but may require medical support. Ask your primary care team or a tobacco treatment specialist for help. Read on for more details. A link for Read more…
¡AHORA es el momento de vacunarse contra la influenza!
Infectious Diseases Posts en EspañolTita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
La temporada de influenza ha comenzado aproximadamente un mes antes este año y los casos aumentan rápidamente tanto en los EE. UU. como en el Reino Unido. Con un retraso de dos semanas entre la inoculación de la vacuna y el desarrollo total de la inmunidad, ¡ESTE es el momento de vacunarse contra la influenza! Read more…
How will having an abortion impact my mental health?
Mental Health Reproductive Health
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
A: While it is perfectly natural to experience some mixed emotions and even some sadness and anxiety after having an abortion, the research shows that the vast majority of people who get abortions feel satisfied with their decision and do not regret the choice. The best data we have on this issue is from something Read more…
Does Paxlovid reduce the risk of Long Covid?
Long COVID
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: A new study out of the Veterans Health Administration suggests that Paxlovid may reduce the risk of Long Covid. This study is not yet peer reviewed (take it with a grain of salt) but it is hopeful! Paxlovid, also called ritonavir-boosted nirmatrelvir, reduces the risk of hospitalization and death. A new study now suggests Read more…
🌟 Enfrentando los Retos del COVID-19: El estado actual de la pandemia
Posts en Español Uncategorized
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
La Alianza de Participación Comunitaria (CEAL – Community Engagement Alliance) en la Clínica Mayo en EE.UU. colaboró con varias organizaciones para presentar un evento de panel centrado en el estado actual de la pandemia. Los panelistas incluyeron líderes en salud, líderes religiosos y expertos en salud mental. Los panelistas respondieron preguntas relacionadas con el estado Read more…
What’s this new at-home colon cancer test?
Health & Wellness
Alexandra Hall, MD
A: The at-home colon cancer screening test uses a self-collected stool sample to look for signs of cancer DNA. It is an effective and convenient screening test option for most people aged 45-75. The at-home DNA test (marketed as Cologuard in the U.S. and Colo-Alert in Europe) is a newer option for colon cancer screening. Read more…
If you haven’t already… GO get your flu shot NOW!
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Flu is hitting early and fiercely this year. Hospitals, especially pediatric hospitals, are filling up with a mix of RSV, COVID, and flu. We have vaccines for 2 of those 3 infections…let’s use them! Source: CDC Weekly U.S. Influenza Surveillance Report Link to Original FB Post
Recientemente compartimos publicaciones sobre la salud mental y la depresión.
Health & Wellness Mental Health Posts en Español
Heidi Schutz, PhD
Publicación 1 Publicación 2 La gráfica que compartimos hoy fue creada por Pictonline @pictoline que muestra unas formas de acercarse a una persona que vive con depresión. La gráfica no fue creada por Querida Pandemia. Puede haber algunas inconsistencias en esta gráfica, las cuales hemos aclarado previamente. Para cualquier pregunta adicional sobre esta gráfica, por Read more…
Do flu shots work?
Infectious Diseases
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Yes. Annual flu vaccines prevent hundreds of thousands of cases of flu and save thousands of lives every year. The answer to the question “how well do they work” isn’t black and white because it changes from year to year, and even sometimes within a season. But even in a year when the flu vaccine Read more…
What does the science say about Daylight Saving Time?
Health & Wellness
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL; DR. Permanent Standard Time is best for our sleep and circadian biology, which is fundamental to overall health and well-being. Sleep and circadian scientists advocate for ending the twice annual shifting of the clock. However, rather than switching to permanent Daylight Saving Time (which has more light at the end of the day), Read more…
¿Sigue siendo importante que mis hijos reciban la vacuna COVID-19?
Families/Kids Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
¡Por supuesto que sí! Para niños hasta los 6 meses, nunca es demasiado tarde para darlea el regalo de la protección contra una enfermedad infecciosa que ha matado a más de 1400 niños en los EE. UU. y ha hospitalizado a muchos más. Nuevos datos del mundo real muestran que la vacuna COVID-19 protege contra Read more…
Can I take a flu vaccine if I have an egg allergy? 🥚🥚🥚
Vaccines
Megan Madsen, DO
A: Yes, you can! TL;DR: Even for people who have severe egg allergies, flu vaccines are safe and effective. The amount of egg protein is so tiny that it is very unlikely to cause an allergic reaction. There are also 2 available flu vaccines that contain no egg protein at all. Egg allergy occurs in Read more…
I often see the claim that 1 in 4 women have had an abortion. Is it really this common? Who are all these women?
Reproductive Health
Katherine Cartwright, DO, MPH
TL;DR: Based on 2014 rates, it’s true that 1 in 4 women in the United States has an abortion by the age of 45. Many of our preconceptions about who gets abortions are not true. The majority of women having abortions are already mothers, in their 20s, have some college or a college degree, and Read more…
La temporada de influenza ha comenzado aproximadamente un mes antes este año y los casos aumentan rápidamente tanto en los EE. UU. como en el Reino Unido. Con un retraso de dos semanas entre la inoculación de la vacuna y el desarrollo total de la inmunidad, ¡ESTE es el momento de vacunarse contra la influenza! Read more…
How will having an abortion impact my mental health?
Mental Health Reproductive HealthSara Gorman, PhD, MPH
A: While it is perfectly natural to experience some mixed emotions and even some sadness and anxiety after having an abortion, the research shows that the vast majority of people who get abortions feel satisfied with their decision and do not regret the choice. The best data we have on this issue is from something Read more…
Does Paxlovid reduce the risk of Long Covid?
Long COVID
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: A new study out of the Veterans Health Administration suggests that Paxlovid may reduce the risk of Long Covid. This study is not yet peer reviewed (take it with a grain of salt) but it is hopeful! Paxlovid, also called ritonavir-boosted nirmatrelvir, reduces the risk of hospitalization and death. A new study now suggests Read more…
🌟 Enfrentando los Retos del COVID-19: El estado actual de la pandemia
Posts en Español Uncategorized
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
La Alianza de Participación Comunitaria (CEAL – Community Engagement Alliance) en la Clínica Mayo en EE.UU. colaboró con varias organizaciones para presentar un evento de panel centrado en el estado actual de la pandemia. Los panelistas incluyeron líderes en salud, líderes religiosos y expertos en salud mental. Los panelistas respondieron preguntas relacionadas con el estado Read more…
What’s this new at-home colon cancer test?
Health & Wellness
Alexandra Hall, MD
A: The at-home colon cancer screening test uses a self-collected stool sample to look for signs of cancer DNA. It is an effective and convenient screening test option for most people aged 45-75. The at-home DNA test (marketed as Cologuard in the U.S. and Colo-Alert in Europe) is a newer option for colon cancer screening. Read more…
If you haven’t already… GO get your flu shot NOW!
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Flu is hitting early and fiercely this year. Hospitals, especially pediatric hospitals, are filling up with a mix of RSV, COVID, and flu. We have vaccines for 2 of those 3 infections…let’s use them! Source: CDC Weekly U.S. Influenza Surveillance Report Link to Original FB Post
Recientemente compartimos publicaciones sobre la salud mental y la depresión.
Health & Wellness Mental Health Posts en Español
Heidi Schutz, PhD
Publicación 1 Publicación 2 La gráfica que compartimos hoy fue creada por Pictonline @pictoline que muestra unas formas de acercarse a una persona que vive con depresión. La gráfica no fue creada por Querida Pandemia. Puede haber algunas inconsistencias en esta gráfica, las cuales hemos aclarado previamente. Para cualquier pregunta adicional sobre esta gráfica, por Read more…
Do flu shots work?
Infectious Diseases
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Yes. Annual flu vaccines prevent hundreds of thousands of cases of flu and save thousands of lives every year. The answer to the question “how well do they work” isn’t black and white because it changes from year to year, and even sometimes within a season. But even in a year when the flu vaccine Read more…
What does the science say about Daylight Saving Time?
Health & Wellness
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL; DR. Permanent Standard Time is best for our sleep and circadian biology, which is fundamental to overall health and well-being. Sleep and circadian scientists advocate for ending the twice annual shifting of the clock. However, rather than switching to permanent Daylight Saving Time (which has more light at the end of the day), Read more…
¿Sigue siendo importante que mis hijos reciban la vacuna COVID-19?
Families/Kids Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
¡Por supuesto que sí! Para niños hasta los 6 meses, nunca es demasiado tarde para darlea el regalo de la protección contra una enfermedad infecciosa que ha matado a más de 1400 niños en los EE. UU. y ha hospitalizado a muchos más. Nuevos datos del mundo real muestran que la vacuna COVID-19 protege contra Read more…
Can I take a flu vaccine if I have an egg allergy? 🥚🥚🥚
Vaccines
Megan Madsen, DO
A: Yes, you can! TL;DR: Even for people who have severe egg allergies, flu vaccines are safe and effective. The amount of egg protein is so tiny that it is very unlikely to cause an allergic reaction. There are also 2 available flu vaccines that contain no egg protein at all. Egg allergy occurs in Read more…
I often see the claim that 1 in 4 women have had an abortion. Is it really this common? Who are all these women?
Reproductive Health
Katherine Cartwright, DO, MPH
TL;DR: Based on 2014 rates, it’s true that 1 in 4 women in the United States has an abortion by the age of 45. Many of our preconceptions about who gets abortions are not true. The majority of women having abortions are already mothers, in their 20s, have some college or a college degree, and Read more…
A: While it is perfectly natural to experience some mixed emotions and even some sadness and anxiety after having an abortion, the research shows that the vast majority of people who get abortions feel satisfied with their decision and do not regret the choice. The best data we have on this issue is from something Read more…
Does Paxlovid reduce the risk of Long Covid?
Long COVIDSarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: A new study out of the Veterans Health Administration suggests that Paxlovid may reduce the risk of Long Covid. This study is not yet peer reviewed (take it with a grain of salt) but it is hopeful! Paxlovid, also called ritonavir-boosted nirmatrelvir, reduces the risk of hospitalization and death. A new study now suggests Read more…
🌟 Enfrentando los Retos del COVID-19: El estado actual de la pandemia
Posts en Español Uncategorized
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
La Alianza de Participación Comunitaria (CEAL – Community Engagement Alliance) en la Clínica Mayo en EE.UU. colaboró con varias organizaciones para presentar un evento de panel centrado en el estado actual de la pandemia. Los panelistas incluyeron líderes en salud, líderes religiosos y expertos en salud mental. Los panelistas respondieron preguntas relacionadas con el estado Read more…
What’s this new at-home colon cancer test?
Health & Wellness
Alexandra Hall, MD
A: The at-home colon cancer screening test uses a self-collected stool sample to look for signs of cancer DNA. It is an effective and convenient screening test option for most people aged 45-75. The at-home DNA test (marketed as Cologuard in the U.S. and Colo-Alert in Europe) is a newer option for colon cancer screening. Read more…
If you haven’t already… GO get your flu shot NOW!
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Flu is hitting early and fiercely this year. Hospitals, especially pediatric hospitals, are filling up with a mix of RSV, COVID, and flu. We have vaccines for 2 of those 3 infections…let’s use them! Source: CDC Weekly U.S. Influenza Surveillance Report Link to Original FB Post
Recientemente compartimos publicaciones sobre la salud mental y la depresión.
Health & Wellness Mental Health Posts en Español
Heidi Schutz, PhD
Publicación 1 Publicación 2 La gráfica que compartimos hoy fue creada por Pictonline @pictoline que muestra unas formas de acercarse a una persona que vive con depresión. La gráfica no fue creada por Querida Pandemia. Puede haber algunas inconsistencias en esta gráfica, las cuales hemos aclarado previamente. Para cualquier pregunta adicional sobre esta gráfica, por Read more…
Do flu shots work?
Infectious Diseases
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Yes. Annual flu vaccines prevent hundreds of thousands of cases of flu and save thousands of lives every year. The answer to the question “how well do they work” isn’t black and white because it changes from year to year, and even sometimes within a season. But even in a year when the flu vaccine Read more…
What does the science say about Daylight Saving Time?
Health & Wellness
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL; DR. Permanent Standard Time is best for our sleep and circadian biology, which is fundamental to overall health and well-being. Sleep and circadian scientists advocate for ending the twice annual shifting of the clock. However, rather than switching to permanent Daylight Saving Time (which has more light at the end of the day), Read more…
¿Sigue siendo importante que mis hijos reciban la vacuna COVID-19?
Families/Kids Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
¡Por supuesto que sí! Para niños hasta los 6 meses, nunca es demasiado tarde para darlea el regalo de la protección contra una enfermedad infecciosa que ha matado a más de 1400 niños en los EE. UU. y ha hospitalizado a muchos más. Nuevos datos del mundo real muestran que la vacuna COVID-19 protege contra Read more…
Can I take a flu vaccine if I have an egg allergy? 🥚🥚🥚
Vaccines
Megan Madsen, DO
A: Yes, you can! TL;DR: Even for people who have severe egg allergies, flu vaccines are safe and effective. The amount of egg protein is so tiny that it is very unlikely to cause an allergic reaction. There are also 2 available flu vaccines that contain no egg protein at all. Egg allergy occurs in Read more…
I often see the claim that 1 in 4 women have had an abortion. Is it really this common? Who are all these women?
Reproductive Health
Katherine Cartwright, DO, MPH
TL;DR: Based on 2014 rates, it’s true that 1 in 4 women in the United States has an abortion by the age of 45. Many of our preconceptions about who gets abortions are not true. The majority of women having abortions are already mothers, in their 20s, have some college or a college degree, and Read more…
A: A new study out of the Veterans Health Administration suggests that Paxlovid may reduce the risk of Long Covid. This study is not yet peer reviewed (take it with a grain of salt) but it is hopeful! Paxlovid, also called ritonavir-boosted nirmatrelvir, reduces the risk of hospitalization and death. A new study now suggests Read more…
🌟 Enfrentando los Retos del COVID-19: El estado actual de la pandemia
Posts en Español UncategorizedSandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
La Alianza de Participación Comunitaria (CEAL – Community Engagement Alliance) en la Clínica Mayo en EE.UU. colaboró con varias organizaciones para presentar un evento de panel centrado en el estado actual de la pandemia. Los panelistas incluyeron líderes en salud, líderes religiosos y expertos en salud mental. Los panelistas respondieron preguntas relacionadas con el estado Read more…
What’s this new at-home colon cancer test?
Health & Wellness
Alexandra Hall, MD
A: The at-home colon cancer screening test uses a self-collected stool sample to look for signs of cancer DNA. It is an effective and convenient screening test option for most people aged 45-75. The at-home DNA test (marketed as Cologuard in the U.S. and Colo-Alert in Europe) is a newer option for colon cancer screening. Read more…
If you haven’t already… GO get your flu shot NOW!
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Flu is hitting early and fiercely this year. Hospitals, especially pediatric hospitals, are filling up with a mix of RSV, COVID, and flu. We have vaccines for 2 of those 3 infections…let’s use them! Source: CDC Weekly U.S. Influenza Surveillance Report Link to Original FB Post
Recientemente compartimos publicaciones sobre la salud mental y la depresión.
Health & Wellness Mental Health Posts en Español
Heidi Schutz, PhD
Publicación 1 Publicación 2 La gráfica que compartimos hoy fue creada por Pictonline @pictoline que muestra unas formas de acercarse a una persona que vive con depresión. La gráfica no fue creada por Querida Pandemia. Puede haber algunas inconsistencias en esta gráfica, las cuales hemos aclarado previamente. Para cualquier pregunta adicional sobre esta gráfica, por Read more…
Do flu shots work?
Infectious Diseases
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Yes. Annual flu vaccines prevent hundreds of thousands of cases of flu and save thousands of lives every year. The answer to the question “how well do they work” isn’t black and white because it changes from year to year, and even sometimes within a season. But even in a year when the flu vaccine Read more…
What does the science say about Daylight Saving Time?
Health & Wellness
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL; DR. Permanent Standard Time is best for our sleep and circadian biology, which is fundamental to overall health and well-being. Sleep and circadian scientists advocate for ending the twice annual shifting of the clock. However, rather than switching to permanent Daylight Saving Time (which has more light at the end of the day), Read more…
¿Sigue siendo importante que mis hijos reciban la vacuna COVID-19?
Families/Kids Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
¡Por supuesto que sí! Para niños hasta los 6 meses, nunca es demasiado tarde para darlea el regalo de la protección contra una enfermedad infecciosa que ha matado a más de 1400 niños en los EE. UU. y ha hospitalizado a muchos más. Nuevos datos del mundo real muestran que la vacuna COVID-19 protege contra Read more…
Can I take a flu vaccine if I have an egg allergy? 🥚🥚🥚
Vaccines
Megan Madsen, DO
A: Yes, you can! TL;DR: Even for people who have severe egg allergies, flu vaccines are safe and effective. The amount of egg protein is so tiny that it is very unlikely to cause an allergic reaction. There are also 2 available flu vaccines that contain no egg protein at all. Egg allergy occurs in Read more…
I often see the claim that 1 in 4 women have had an abortion. Is it really this common? Who are all these women?
Reproductive Health
Katherine Cartwright, DO, MPH
TL;DR: Based on 2014 rates, it’s true that 1 in 4 women in the United States has an abortion by the age of 45. Many of our preconceptions about who gets abortions are not true. The majority of women having abortions are already mothers, in their 20s, have some college or a college degree, and Read more…
La Alianza de Participación Comunitaria (CEAL – Community Engagement Alliance) en la Clínica Mayo en EE.UU. colaboró con varias organizaciones para presentar un evento de panel centrado en el estado actual de la pandemia. Los panelistas incluyeron líderes en salud, líderes religiosos y expertos en salud mental. Los panelistas respondieron preguntas relacionadas con el estado Read more…
What’s this new at-home colon cancer test?
Health & WellnessAlexandra Hall, MD
A: The at-home colon cancer screening test uses a self-collected stool sample to look for signs of cancer DNA. It is an effective and convenient screening test option for most people aged 45-75. The at-home DNA test (marketed as Cologuard in the U.S. and Colo-Alert in Europe) is a newer option for colon cancer screening. Read more…
If you haven’t already… GO get your flu shot NOW!
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Flu is hitting early and fiercely this year. Hospitals, especially pediatric hospitals, are filling up with a mix of RSV, COVID, and flu. We have vaccines for 2 of those 3 infections…let’s use them! Source: CDC Weekly U.S. Influenza Surveillance Report Link to Original FB Post
Recientemente compartimos publicaciones sobre la salud mental y la depresión.
Health & Wellness Mental Health Posts en Español
Heidi Schutz, PhD
Publicación 1 Publicación 2 La gráfica que compartimos hoy fue creada por Pictonline @pictoline que muestra unas formas de acercarse a una persona que vive con depresión. La gráfica no fue creada por Querida Pandemia. Puede haber algunas inconsistencias en esta gráfica, las cuales hemos aclarado previamente. Para cualquier pregunta adicional sobre esta gráfica, por Read more…
Do flu shots work?
Infectious Diseases
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Yes. Annual flu vaccines prevent hundreds of thousands of cases of flu and save thousands of lives every year. The answer to the question “how well do they work” isn’t black and white because it changes from year to year, and even sometimes within a season. But even in a year when the flu vaccine Read more…
What does the science say about Daylight Saving Time?
Health & Wellness
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL; DR. Permanent Standard Time is best for our sleep and circadian biology, which is fundamental to overall health and well-being. Sleep and circadian scientists advocate for ending the twice annual shifting of the clock. However, rather than switching to permanent Daylight Saving Time (which has more light at the end of the day), Read more…
¿Sigue siendo importante que mis hijos reciban la vacuna COVID-19?
Families/Kids Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
¡Por supuesto que sí! Para niños hasta los 6 meses, nunca es demasiado tarde para darlea el regalo de la protección contra una enfermedad infecciosa que ha matado a más de 1400 niños en los EE. UU. y ha hospitalizado a muchos más. Nuevos datos del mundo real muestran que la vacuna COVID-19 protege contra Read more…
Can I take a flu vaccine if I have an egg allergy? 🥚🥚🥚
Vaccines
Megan Madsen, DO
A: Yes, you can! TL;DR: Even for people who have severe egg allergies, flu vaccines are safe and effective. The amount of egg protein is so tiny that it is very unlikely to cause an allergic reaction. There are also 2 available flu vaccines that contain no egg protein at all. Egg allergy occurs in Read more…
I often see the claim that 1 in 4 women have had an abortion. Is it really this common? Who are all these women?
Reproductive Health
Katherine Cartwright, DO, MPH
TL;DR: Based on 2014 rates, it’s true that 1 in 4 women in the United States has an abortion by the age of 45. Many of our preconceptions about who gets abortions are not true. The majority of women having abortions are already mothers, in their 20s, have some college or a college degree, and Read more…
A: The at-home colon cancer screening test uses a self-collected stool sample to look for signs of cancer DNA. It is an effective and convenient screening test option for most people aged 45-75. The at-home DNA test (marketed as Cologuard in the U.S. and Colo-Alert in Europe) is a newer option for colon cancer screening. Read more…
If you haven’t already… GO get your flu shot NOW!
Infectious Diseases VaccinesJennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Flu is hitting early and fiercely this year. Hospitals, especially pediatric hospitals, are filling up with a mix of RSV, COVID, and flu. We have vaccines for 2 of those 3 infections…let’s use them! Source: CDC Weekly U.S. Influenza Surveillance Report Link to Original FB Post
Recientemente compartimos publicaciones sobre la salud mental y la depresión.
Health & Wellness Mental Health Posts en Español
Heidi Schutz, PhD
Publicación 1 Publicación 2 La gráfica que compartimos hoy fue creada por Pictonline @pictoline que muestra unas formas de acercarse a una persona que vive con depresión. La gráfica no fue creada por Querida Pandemia. Puede haber algunas inconsistencias en esta gráfica, las cuales hemos aclarado previamente. Para cualquier pregunta adicional sobre esta gráfica, por Read more…
Do flu shots work?
Infectious Diseases
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Yes. Annual flu vaccines prevent hundreds of thousands of cases of flu and save thousands of lives every year. The answer to the question “how well do they work” isn’t black and white because it changes from year to year, and even sometimes within a season. But even in a year when the flu vaccine Read more…
What does the science say about Daylight Saving Time?
Health & Wellness
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL; DR. Permanent Standard Time is best for our sleep and circadian biology, which is fundamental to overall health and well-being. Sleep and circadian scientists advocate for ending the twice annual shifting of the clock. However, rather than switching to permanent Daylight Saving Time (which has more light at the end of the day), Read more…
¿Sigue siendo importante que mis hijos reciban la vacuna COVID-19?
Families/Kids Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
¡Por supuesto que sí! Para niños hasta los 6 meses, nunca es demasiado tarde para darlea el regalo de la protección contra una enfermedad infecciosa que ha matado a más de 1400 niños en los EE. UU. y ha hospitalizado a muchos más. Nuevos datos del mundo real muestran que la vacuna COVID-19 protege contra Read more…
Can I take a flu vaccine if I have an egg allergy? 🥚🥚🥚
Vaccines
Megan Madsen, DO
A: Yes, you can! TL;DR: Even for people who have severe egg allergies, flu vaccines are safe and effective. The amount of egg protein is so tiny that it is very unlikely to cause an allergic reaction. There are also 2 available flu vaccines that contain no egg protein at all. Egg allergy occurs in Read more…
I often see the claim that 1 in 4 women have had an abortion. Is it really this common? Who are all these women?
Reproductive Health
Katherine Cartwright, DO, MPH
TL;DR: Based on 2014 rates, it’s true that 1 in 4 women in the United States has an abortion by the age of 45. Many of our preconceptions about who gets abortions are not true. The majority of women having abortions are already mothers, in their 20s, have some college or a college degree, and Read more…
Flu is hitting early and fiercely this year. Hospitals, especially pediatric hospitals, are filling up with a mix of RSV, COVID, and flu. We have vaccines for 2 of those 3 infections…let’s use them! Source: CDC Weekly U.S. Influenza Surveillance Report Link to Original FB Post
Recientemente compartimos publicaciones sobre la salud mental y la depresión.
Health & Wellness Mental Health Posts en EspañolHeidi Schutz, PhD
Publicación 1 Publicación 2 La gráfica que compartimos hoy fue creada por Pictonline @pictoline que muestra unas formas de acercarse a una persona que vive con depresión. La gráfica no fue creada por Querida Pandemia. Puede haber algunas inconsistencias en esta gráfica, las cuales hemos aclarado previamente. Para cualquier pregunta adicional sobre esta gráfica, por Read more…
Do flu shots work?
Infectious Diseases
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Yes. Annual flu vaccines prevent hundreds of thousands of cases of flu and save thousands of lives every year. The answer to the question “how well do they work” isn’t black and white because it changes from year to year, and even sometimes within a season. But even in a year when the flu vaccine Read more…
What does the science say about Daylight Saving Time?
Health & Wellness
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL; DR. Permanent Standard Time is best for our sleep and circadian biology, which is fundamental to overall health and well-being. Sleep and circadian scientists advocate for ending the twice annual shifting of the clock. However, rather than switching to permanent Daylight Saving Time (which has more light at the end of the day), Read more…
¿Sigue siendo importante que mis hijos reciban la vacuna COVID-19?
Families/Kids Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
¡Por supuesto que sí! Para niños hasta los 6 meses, nunca es demasiado tarde para darlea el regalo de la protección contra una enfermedad infecciosa que ha matado a más de 1400 niños en los EE. UU. y ha hospitalizado a muchos más. Nuevos datos del mundo real muestran que la vacuna COVID-19 protege contra Read more…
Can I take a flu vaccine if I have an egg allergy? 🥚🥚🥚
Vaccines
Megan Madsen, DO
A: Yes, you can! TL;DR: Even for people who have severe egg allergies, flu vaccines are safe and effective. The amount of egg protein is so tiny that it is very unlikely to cause an allergic reaction. There are also 2 available flu vaccines that contain no egg protein at all. Egg allergy occurs in Read more…
I often see the claim that 1 in 4 women have had an abortion. Is it really this common? Who are all these women?
Reproductive Health
Katherine Cartwright, DO, MPH
TL;DR: Based on 2014 rates, it’s true that 1 in 4 women in the United States has an abortion by the age of 45. Many of our preconceptions about who gets abortions are not true. The majority of women having abortions are already mothers, in their 20s, have some college or a college degree, and Read more…
Publicación 1 Publicación 2 La gráfica que compartimos hoy fue creada por Pictonline @pictoline que muestra unas formas de acercarse a una persona que vive con depresión. La gráfica no fue creada por Querida Pandemia. Puede haber algunas inconsistencias en esta gráfica, las cuales hemos aclarado previamente. Para cualquier pregunta adicional sobre esta gráfica, por Read more…
Do flu shots work?
Infectious DiseasesMalia Jones, PhD MPH
Yes. Annual flu vaccines prevent hundreds of thousands of cases of flu and save thousands of lives every year. The answer to the question “how well do they work” isn’t black and white because it changes from year to year, and even sometimes within a season. But even in a year when the flu vaccine Read more…
What does the science say about Daylight Saving Time?
Health & Wellness
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL; DR. Permanent Standard Time is best for our sleep and circadian biology, which is fundamental to overall health and well-being. Sleep and circadian scientists advocate for ending the twice annual shifting of the clock. However, rather than switching to permanent Daylight Saving Time (which has more light at the end of the day), Read more…
¿Sigue siendo importante que mis hijos reciban la vacuna COVID-19?
Families/Kids Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
¡Por supuesto que sí! Para niños hasta los 6 meses, nunca es demasiado tarde para darlea el regalo de la protección contra una enfermedad infecciosa que ha matado a más de 1400 niños en los EE. UU. y ha hospitalizado a muchos más. Nuevos datos del mundo real muestran que la vacuna COVID-19 protege contra Read more…
Can I take a flu vaccine if I have an egg allergy? 🥚🥚🥚
Vaccines
Megan Madsen, DO
A: Yes, you can! TL;DR: Even for people who have severe egg allergies, flu vaccines are safe and effective. The amount of egg protein is so tiny that it is very unlikely to cause an allergic reaction. There are also 2 available flu vaccines that contain no egg protein at all. Egg allergy occurs in Read more…
I often see the claim that 1 in 4 women have had an abortion. Is it really this common? Who are all these women?
Reproductive Health
Katherine Cartwright, DO, MPH
TL;DR: Based on 2014 rates, it’s true that 1 in 4 women in the United States has an abortion by the age of 45. Many of our preconceptions about who gets abortions are not true. The majority of women having abortions are already mothers, in their 20s, have some college or a college degree, and Read more…
Yes. Annual flu vaccines prevent hundreds of thousands of cases of flu and save thousands of lives every year. The answer to the question “how well do they work” isn’t black and white because it changes from year to year, and even sometimes within a season. But even in a year when the flu vaccine Read more…
What does the science say about Daylight Saving Time?
Health & WellnessLauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL; DR. Permanent Standard Time is best for our sleep and circadian biology, which is fundamental to overall health and well-being. Sleep and circadian scientists advocate for ending the twice annual shifting of the clock. However, rather than switching to permanent Daylight Saving Time (which has more light at the end of the day), Read more…
¿Sigue siendo importante que mis hijos reciban la vacuna COVID-19?
Families/Kids Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
¡Por supuesto que sí! Para niños hasta los 6 meses, nunca es demasiado tarde para darlea el regalo de la protección contra una enfermedad infecciosa que ha matado a más de 1400 niños en los EE. UU. y ha hospitalizado a muchos más. Nuevos datos del mundo real muestran que la vacuna COVID-19 protege contra Read more…
Can I take a flu vaccine if I have an egg allergy? 🥚🥚🥚
Vaccines
Megan Madsen, DO
A: Yes, you can! TL;DR: Even for people who have severe egg allergies, flu vaccines are safe and effective. The amount of egg protein is so tiny that it is very unlikely to cause an allergic reaction. There are also 2 available flu vaccines that contain no egg protein at all. Egg allergy occurs in Read more…
I often see the claim that 1 in 4 women have had an abortion. Is it really this common? Who are all these women?
Reproductive Health
Katherine Cartwright, DO, MPH
TL;DR: Based on 2014 rates, it’s true that 1 in 4 women in the United States has an abortion by the age of 45. Many of our preconceptions about who gets abortions are not true. The majority of women having abortions are already mothers, in their 20s, have some college or a college degree, and Read more…
A: TL; DR. Permanent Standard Time is best for our sleep and circadian biology, which is fundamental to overall health and well-being. Sleep and circadian scientists advocate for ending the twice annual shifting of the clock. However, rather than switching to permanent Daylight Saving Time (which has more light at the end of the day), Read more…
¿Sigue siendo importante que mis hijos reciban la vacuna COVID-19?
Families/Kids Posts en Español VaccinesTita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
¡Por supuesto que sí! Para niños hasta los 6 meses, nunca es demasiado tarde para darlea el regalo de la protección contra una enfermedad infecciosa que ha matado a más de 1400 niños en los EE. UU. y ha hospitalizado a muchos más. Nuevos datos del mundo real muestran que la vacuna COVID-19 protege contra Read more…
Can I take a flu vaccine if I have an egg allergy? 🥚🥚🥚
Vaccines
Megan Madsen, DO
A: Yes, you can! TL;DR: Even for people who have severe egg allergies, flu vaccines are safe and effective. The amount of egg protein is so tiny that it is very unlikely to cause an allergic reaction. There are also 2 available flu vaccines that contain no egg protein at all. Egg allergy occurs in Read more…
I often see the claim that 1 in 4 women have had an abortion. Is it really this common? Who are all these women?
Reproductive Health
Katherine Cartwright, DO, MPH
TL;DR: Based on 2014 rates, it’s true that 1 in 4 women in the United States has an abortion by the age of 45. Many of our preconceptions about who gets abortions are not true. The majority of women having abortions are already mothers, in their 20s, have some college or a college degree, and Read more…
¡Por supuesto que sí! Para niños hasta los 6 meses, nunca es demasiado tarde para darlea el regalo de la protección contra una enfermedad infecciosa que ha matado a más de 1400 niños en los EE. UU. y ha hospitalizado a muchos más. Nuevos datos del mundo real muestran que la vacuna COVID-19 protege contra Read more…
Can I take a flu vaccine if I have an egg allergy? 🥚🥚🥚
VaccinesMegan Madsen, DO
A: Yes, you can! TL;DR: Even for people who have severe egg allergies, flu vaccines are safe and effective. The amount of egg protein is so tiny that it is very unlikely to cause an allergic reaction. There are also 2 available flu vaccines that contain no egg protein at all. Egg allergy occurs in Read more…
I often see the claim that 1 in 4 women have had an abortion. Is it really this common? Who are all these women?
Reproductive Health
Katherine Cartwright, DO, MPH
TL;DR: Based on 2014 rates, it’s true that 1 in 4 women in the United States has an abortion by the age of 45. Many of our preconceptions about who gets abortions are not true. The majority of women having abortions are already mothers, in their 20s, have some college or a college degree, and Read more…
A: Yes, you can! TL;DR: Even for people who have severe egg allergies, flu vaccines are safe and effective. The amount of egg protein is so tiny that it is very unlikely to cause an allergic reaction. There are also 2 available flu vaccines that contain no egg protein at all. Egg allergy occurs in Read more…
I often see the claim that 1 in 4 women have had an abortion. Is it really this common? Who are all these women?
Reproductive HealthKatherine Cartwright, DO, MPH
TL;DR: Based on 2014 rates, it’s true that 1 in 4 women in the United States has an abortion by the age of 45. Many of our preconceptions about who gets abortions are not true. The majority of women having abortions are already mothers, in their 20s, have some college or a college degree, and Read more…
TL;DR: Based on 2014 rates, it’s true that 1 in 4 women in the United States has an abortion by the age of 45. Many of our preconceptions about who gets abortions are not true. The majority of women having abortions are already mothers, in their 20s, have some college or a college degree, and Read more…
