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¿Qué ocurre con los productos químicos en la ropa interior diseñada para el período? ¿Son seguros?

Posts en Español Reproductive Health

No se alarme. Es poco probable que Thinx u otra ropa interior para la menstruación suponga un riesgo para su salud, pero todavía hay algunas incógnitas. Una demanda colectiva reciente en EE. UU. contra Thinx afirmó que su anuncio de que los Thinx son “orgánicos, sostenibles y no tóxicos” era engañoso. Es comprensible que esta

Q: Can I get another COVID booster? It’s been more than 6 months since my last shot, and I’m worried about waning protection.

Vaccines

A: Currently, there is no recommendation for additional boosters. TL;DR: The U.S. may be moving towards annual boosters, but with “flexibility” for the most vulnerable if the situation changes. Last week the U.S. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) met to discuss the future of COVID-19 vaccines. The group acknowledged that older (>65 years) and

5 consejos para ayudar a prevenir la propagación del norovirus.

Infection and Spread Infectious Diseases Posts en Español

Esta gráfica fue creada por Los Centros Para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades  Esta gráfica no fue creada por Las Nerdy Girls. 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 dude en enviarnos sus preguntas directamente!

Are vaccinated people “dying suddenly?”

Data and Metrics Vaccines

A: No. The Office of National Statistics in England just released some comprehensive new data comparing deaths from ALL causes by COVID vaccination status. Across all age groups, death rates are consistently lower among vaccinated vs. unvaccinated people. You can also clearly see the spikes in mortality associated with the Delta & Omicron waves that

Can I get another COVID-19 bivalent booster?

Vaccines

Thanks to Oregon Health Authority for a concise answer to one of our most common current questions! Image text: Question: I had my bivalent COVID-19 vaccine (my 5th vaccine) in early September 2022, along with my flu shot. Since these vaccines wear off over time, will I be able to receive another COVID-19 and flu

Happy National Condom Week!

Reproductive Health

“Wait, that’s a thing?” Yes, National Condom Week is celebrated every year from February 14-February 21. “Why, for goodness’ sake, do we need to celebrate this?” Well, condoms help prevent the spreading of sexually transmitted infections, and sadly in the US, many sexually transmitted infections are on the rise. So to honor National Condom Week