Las Nerdy Girls de Dear Pandemic se unen a las Naciones Unidas para celebrar el Día Internacional de la Mujer.
Posts en Español Social and Racial Justice
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
Aquí hay algunas maneras en que usted también puede hacerlo: 1.) Done a una causa que apoye a las mujeres, incluidas las organizaciones que ayudan a las mujeres a postularse para un cargo oficial. 2.) Escriba una carta o haga una llamada telefónica a una mujer que le inspire. No se detenga. Comparta su respeto Read more…
How many minutes of exposure does it take to get COVID?
Infection and Spread
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
Contact longer than 15 minutes is more likely to result in infection, but you can still get COVID in shorter periods of time, depending on a number of other factors. In theory, how long you were exposed to the virus is an important factor in whether you end up getting it. For example, if you Read more…
Those Nerdy Girls would like to take a moment to remember and honor those we’ve lost to opioid overdose.
General Health
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
Together, let’s help reduce the stigma of opioid use disorder by recognizing it as the chronic disease it is. Any one of us can develop a chronic disease, regardless of our background, income level, education level, or other intersecting identities. As with other chronic diseases, this is not about willpower or character. It is about Read more…
Is there an avian influenza (aka bird flu or H5N1) vaccine for humans?
Infectious Diseases
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Yes, a vaccine against avian influenza H5N1 for humans *exists,* but it’s not available, as at this point the infection isn’t spreading among humans. Right now there is a large outbreak of an influenza virus in birds known as avian influenza H5N1. Experts agree that there is very little risk to humans. And they also Read more…
Las pruebas de COVID-19 en casa siguen siendo una de las mejores herramientas para prevenir la propagación del virus. Vea información actualizada sobre cuándo hacerse una prueba en casa y qué hacer con el resultado
Posts en Español Testing and Contact Tracing
Heidi Schutz, PhD
Esta gráfica fue creada por el Public Health Communications Collaborative 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! ¡Gracias! Fuente aquí Enlace a Read more…
Ok, just what IS the difference between sex and gender?!
Reproductive Health
Alexandra Hall, MD
To answer this question we need to discuss three different things: Biological sex (body characteristics), Gender expression (how we communicate our gender to the world), and Gender identity (our sense of self). Biological sex refers to the different types of body parts (anatomy), chromosomes , and hormones present in a person. Typically, most folks are Read more…
Do masks work?
Masks
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Yes. Despite a recent high-profile review, high quality masks DO reduce transmission of COVID-19 (and other respiratory viruses). A recent Cochrane review grabbed headlines for concluding there was “insufficient” evidence that masks are effective in reducing respiratory illness. Several good articles have outlined the limitations of this review. Read the links below for detailed critiques, Read more…
¿Existe evidencia de que la vacuna contra el VPH previene el cáncer?
Infectious Diseases Posts en Español Reproductive Health
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
¡Sí! La nueva evidencia publicada en 2020 mostró un riesgo drásticamente reducido de cáncer de cuello uterino entre las personas que recibieron una vacuna tetravalente contra el VPH. El riesgo de padecer este tipo de cáncer fue mucho menor para quienes se vacunaron antes de los 17 años. La vacunación contra el VPH se recomienda Read more…
Is The Morning-After pill still legal?
Reproductive Health
A. August Burns, MPH, PA, CM
Yes, the morning-after pill, also known as the Emergency Contraception pill, is still legal in all 50 states. The morning-after pill is contraception, not abortion. It works by delaying ovulation and will not harm a pregnancy. And your right to *contraception* was not changed by the Supreme Court decision that overturned the constitutional right to Read more…
What is an eating disorder?
General Health Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
This week is National Eating Disorders Awareness Week. Please read on to learn a little bit more about eating disorders and how to get help. What are eating disorders?Eating disorders are serious diseases responsible for both medical and physical illness. They are defined as changes in eating behaviors and patterns that affect mental and physical Read more…
Tengo 43 años, ¿es tarde para vacunarme contra el virus del papiloma humano (VPH)?
Posts en Español Reproductive Health Vaccines
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
No, no es demasiado tarde. Los adultos también pueden recibir la vacuna contra el VPH. Hable con su médico para analizar si la vacuna es adecuada para usted. Originalmente, la vacuna contra el VPH humano fue aprobada para niñas y mujeres jóvenes de 9 a 26. A medida que la investigación ha continuado, la Administración Read more…
We Need to Move the Needle on Black Reproductive Health. Like, Yesterday.
Reproductive Health Social and Racial Justice
MacKenzie (Kenzie) Isaac, MA
“Can’t wait to write a tell all about my experience during my last two trimesters dealing with incompetent doctors at Montefiore [Hospital].” On April 17, 2020, Amber Rose Isaac logged into her Twitter account and aired her grievances for the last time. Just four days later, she died of childbirth complications from a severely delayed Read more…
Do I need any special vaccinations for my upcoming trip to Costa Rica?
Travel Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Fun!! We are jealous! The CDC monitors infectious diseases all over the world and makes recommendations for immunizations you might need that aren’t common in the United States. They keep an up-do-date list for each country. Just go to the CDC Traveler’s Health website and choose your destination. You’ll see notices about any special health Read more…
¿Qué ocurre con los productos químicos en la ropa interior diseñada para el período? ¿Son seguros?
Posts en Español Reproductive Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
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 Read more…
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
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
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 Read more…
5 consejos para ayudar a prevenir la propagación del norovirus.
Infection and Spread Infectious Diseases Posts en Español
Heidi Schutz, PhD
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! Read more…
Are vaccinated people “dying suddenly?”
Data and Metrics Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
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 Read more…
¿Qué es el cuidado personal y por qué es importante?
General Health Mental Health Posts en Español
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
El cuidado personal es una serie de cosas para hacer para apoyar la salud y bienestar física y mentalmente en general. El cuidado personal puede apoyar el bienestar emocional, física, y/o espiritual además de otras áreas de la vida. 🌈 El cuidado personal se define de varias formas, pero la Organización Mundial de la Salud Read more…
Bad news! Evusheld is no longer recommended to prevent COVID-19.
Treatments
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
Previously, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized a combo of monoclonal antibodies, tixagevimab plus cilgavimab (aka Evusheld), as a medication to prevent COVID-19 for people who could not get a vaccine for medical reasons or have weakened immune systems. The goal of Evusheld was to prevent (not treat!) COVID-19 by giving extra lab-made Read more…
Can I get another COVID-19 bivalent booster?
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
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 Read more…
Aquí hay algunas maneras en que usted también puede hacerlo: 1.) Done a una causa que apoye a las mujeres, incluidas las organizaciones que ayudan a las mujeres a postularse para un cargo oficial. 2.) Escriba una carta o haga una llamada telefónica a una mujer que le inspire. No se detenga. Comparta su respeto Read more…
How many minutes of exposure does it take to get COVID?
Infection and SpreadSara Gorman, PhD, MPH
Contact longer than 15 minutes is more likely to result in infection, but you can still get COVID in shorter periods of time, depending on a number of other factors. In theory, how long you were exposed to the virus is an important factor in whether you end up getting it. For example, if you Read more…
Those Nerdy Girls would like to take a moment to remember and honor those we’ve lost to opioid overdose.
General Health
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
Together, let’s help reduce the stigma of opioid use disorder by recognizing it as the chronic disease it is. Any one of us can develop a chronic disease, regardless of our background, income level, education level, or other intersecting identities. As with other chronic diseases, this is not about willpower or character. It is about Read more…
Is there an avian influenza (aka bird flu or H5N1) vaccine for humans?
Infectious Diseases
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Yes, a vaccine against avian influenza H5N1 for humans *exists,* but it’s not available, as at this point the infection isn’t spreading among humans. Right now there is a large outbreak of an influenza virus in birds known as avian influenza H5N1. Experts agree that there is very little risk to humans. And they also Read more…
Las pruebas de COVID-19 en casa siguen siendo una de las mejores herramientas para prevenir la propagación del virus. Vea información actualizada sobre cuándo hacerse una prueba en casa y qué hacer con el resultado
Posts en Español Testing and Contact Tracing
Heidi Schutz, PhD
Esta gráfica fue creada por el Public Health Communications Collaborative 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! ¡Gracias! Fuente aquí Enlace a Read more…
Ok, just what IS the difference between sex and gender?!
Reproductive Health
Alexandra Hall, MD
To answer this question we need to discuss three different things: Biological sex (body characteristics), Gender expression (how we communicate our gender to the world), and Gender identity (our sense of self). Biological sex refers to the different types of body parts (anatomy), chromosomes , and hormones present in a person. Typically, most folks are Read more…
Do masks work?
Masks
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Yes. Despite a recent high-profile review, high quality masks DO reduce transmission of COVID-19 (and other respiratory viruses). A recent Cochrane review grabbed headlines for concluding there was “insufficient” evidence that masks are effective in reducing respiratory illness. Several good articles have outlined the limitations of this review. Read the links below for detailed critiques, Read more…
¿Existe evidencia de que la vacuna contra el VPH previene el cáncer?
Infectious Diseases Posts en Español Reproductive Health
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
¡Sí! La nueva evidencia publicada en 2020 mostró un riesgo drásticamente reducido de cáncer de cuello uterino entre las personas que recibieron una vacuna tetravalente contra el VPH. El riesgo de padecer este tipo de cáncer fue mucho menor para quienes se vacunaron antes de los 17 años. La vacunación contra el VPH se recomienda Read more…
Is The Morning-After pill still legal?
Reproductive Health
A. August Burns, MPH, PA, CM
Yes, the morning-after pill, also known as the Emergency Contraception pill, is still legal in all 50 states. The morning-after pill is contraception, not abortion. It works by delaying ovulation and will not harm a pregnancy. And your right to *contraception* was not changed by the Supreme Court decision that overturned the constitutional right to Read more…
What is an eating disorder?
General Health Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
This week is National Eating Disorders Awareness Week. Please read on to learn a little bit more about eating disorders and how to get help. What are eating disorders?Eating disorders are serious diseases responsible for both medical and physical illness. They are defined as changes in eating behaviors and patterns that affect mental and physical Read more…
Tengo 43 años, ¿es tarde para vacunarme contra el virus del papiloma humano (VPH)?
Posts en Español Reproductive Health Vaccines
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
No, no es demasiado tarde. Los adultos también pueden recibir la vacuna contra el VPH. Hable con su médico para analizar si la vacuna es adecuada para usted. Originalmente, la vacuna contra el VPH humano fue aprobada para niñas y mujeres jóvenes de 9 a 26. A medida que la investigación ha continuado, la Administración Read more…
We Need to Move the Needle on Black Reproductive Health. Like, Yesterday.
Reproductive Health Social and Racial Justice
MacKenzie (Kenzie) Isaac, MA
“Can’t wait to write a tell all about my experience during my last two trimesters dealing with incompetent doctors at Montefiore [Hospital].” On April 17, 2020, Amber Rose Isaac logged into her Twitter account and aired her grievances for the last time. Just four days later, she died of childbirth complications from a severely delayed Read more…
Do I need any special vaccinations for my upcoming trip to Costa Rica?
Travel Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Fun!! We are jealous! The CDC monitors infectious diseases all over the world and makes recommendations for immunizations you might need that aren’t common in the United States. They keep an up-do-date list for each country. Just go to the CDC Traveler’s Health website and choose your destination. You’ll see notices about any special health Read more…
¿Qué ocurre con los productos químicos en la ropa interior diseñada para el período? ¿Son seguros?
Posts en Español Reproductive Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
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 Read more…
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
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
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 Read more…
5 consejos para ayudar a prevenir la propagación del norovirus.
Infection and Spread Infectious Diseases Posts en Español
Heidi Schutz, PhD
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! Read more…
Are vaccinated people “dying suddenly?”
Data and Metrics Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
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 Read more…
¿Qué es el cuidado personal y por qué es importante?
General Health Mental Health Posts en Español
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
El cuidado personal es una serie de cosas para hacer para apoyar la salud y bienestar física y mentalmente en general. El cuidado personal puede apoyar el bienestar emocional, física, y/o espiritual además de otras áreas de la vida. 🌈 El cuidado personal se define de varias formas, pero la Organización Mundial de la Salud Read more…
Bad news! Evusheld is no longer recommended to prevent COVID-19.
Treatments
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
Previously, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized a combo of monoclonal antibodies, tixagevimab plus cilgavimab (aka Evusheld), as a medication to prevent COVID-19 for people who could not get a vaccine for medical reasons or have weakened immune systems. The goal of Evusheld was to prevent (not treat!) COVID-19 by giving extra lab-made Read more…
Can I get another COVID-19 bivalent booster?
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
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 Read more…
Contact longer than 15 minutes is more likely to result in infection, but you can still get COVID in shorter periods of time, depending on a number of other factors. In theory, how long you were exposed to the virus is an important factor in whether you end up getting it. For example, if you Read more…
Those Nerdy Girls would like to take a moment to remember and honor those we’ve lost to opioid overdose.
General HealthMK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
Together, let’s help reduce the stigma of opioid use disorder by recognizing it as the chronic disease it is. Any one of us can develop a chronic disease, regardless of our background, income level, education level, or other intersecting identities. As with other chronic diseases, this is not about willpower or character. It is about Read more…
Is there an avian influenza (aka bird flu or H5N1) vaccine for humans?
Infectious Diseases
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Yes, a vaccine against avian influenza H5N1 for humans *exists,* but it’s not available, as at this point the infection isn’t spreading among humans. Right now there is a large outbreak of an influenza virus in birds known as avian influenza H5N1. Experts agree that there is very little risk to humans. And they also Read more…
Las pruebas de COVID-19 en casa siguen siendo una de las mejores herramientas para prevenir la propagación del virus. Vea información actualizada sobre cuándo hacerse una prueba en casa y qué hacer con el resultado
Posts en Español Testing and Contact Tracing
Heidi Schutz, PhD
Esta gráfica fue creada por el Public Health Communications Collaborative 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! ¡Gracias! Fuente aquí Enlace a Read more…
Ok, just what IS the difference between sex and gender?!
Reproductive Health
Alexandra Hall, MD
To answer this question we need to discuss three different things: Biological sex (body characteristics), Gender expression (how we communicate our gender to the world), and Gender identity (our sense of self). Biological sex refers to the different types of body parts (anatomy), chromosomes , and hormones present in a person. Typically, most folks are Read more…
Do masks work?
Masks
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Yes. Despite a recent high-profile review, high quality masks DO reduce transmission of COVID-19 (and other respiratory viruses). A recent Cochrane review grabbed headlines for concluding there was “insufficient” evidence that masks are effective in reducing respiratory illness. Several good articles have outlined the limitations of this review. Read the links below for detailed critiques, Read more…
¿Existe evidencia de que la vacuna contra el VPH previene el cáncer?
Infectious Diseases Posts en Español Reproductive Health
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
¡Sí! La nueva evidencia publicada en 2020 mostró un riesgo drásticamente reducido de cáncer de cuello uterino entre las personas que recibieron una vacuna tetravalente contra el VPH. El riesgo de padecer este tipo de cáncer fue mucho menor para quienes se vacunaron antes de los 17 años. La vacunación contra el VPH se recomienda Read more…
Is The Morning-After pill still legal?
Reproductive Health
A. August Burns, MPH, PA, CM
Yes, the morning-after pill, also known as the Emergency Contraception pill, is still legal in all 50 states. The morning-after pill is contraception, not abortion. It works by delaying ovulation and will not harm a pregnancy. And your right to *contraception* was not changed by the Supreme Court decision that overturned the constitutional right to Read more…
What is an eating disorder?
General Health Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
This week is National Eating Disorders Awareness Week. Please read on to learn a little bit more about eating disorders and how to get help. What are eating disorders?Eating disorders are serious diseases responsible for both medical and physical illness. They are defined as changes in eating behaviors and patterns that affect mental and physical Read more…
Tengo 43 años, ¿es tarde para vacunarme contra el virus del papiloma humano (VPH)?
Posts en Español Reproductive Health Vaccines
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
No, no es demasiado tarde. Los adultos también pueden recibir la vacuna contra el VPH. Hable con su médico para analizar si la vacuna es adecuada para usted. Originalmente, la vacuna contra el VPH humano fue aprobada para niñas y mujeres jóvenes de 9 a 26. A medida que la investigación ha continuado, la Administración Read more…
We Need to Move the Needle on Black Reproductive Health. Like, Yesterday.
Reproductive Health Social and Racial Justice
MacKenzie (Kenzie) Isaac, MA
“Can’t wait to write a tell all about my experience during my last two trimesters dealing with incompetent doctors at Montefiore [Hospital].” On April 17, 2020, Amber Rose Isaac logged into her Twitter account and aired her grievances for the last time. Just four days later, she died of childbirth complications from a severely delayed Read more…
Do I need any special vaccinations for my upcoming trip to Costa Rica?
Travel Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Fun!! We are jealous! The CDC monitors infectious diseases all over the world and makes recommendations for immunizations you might need that aren’t common in the United States. They keep an up-do-date list for each country. Just go to the CDC Traveler’s Health website and choose your destination. You’ll see notices about any special health Read more…
¿Qué ocurre con los productos químicos en la ropa interior diseñada para el período? ¿Son seguros?
Posts en Español Reproductive Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
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 Read more…
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
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
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 Read more…
5 consejos para ayudar a prevenir la propagación del norovirus.
Infection and Spread Infectious Diseases Posts en Español
Heidi Schutz, PhD
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! Read more…
Are vaccinated people “dying suddenly?”
Data and Metrics Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
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 Read more…
¿Qué es el cuidado personal y por qué es importante?
General Health Mental Health Posts en Español
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
El cuidado personal es una serie de cosas para hacer para apoyar la salud y bienestar física y mentalmente en general. El cuidado personal puede apoyar el bienestar emocional, física, y/o espiritual además de otras áreas de la vida. 🌈 El cuidado personal se define de varias formas, pero la Organización Mundial de la Salud Read more…
Bad news! Evusheld is no longer recommended to prevent COVID-19.
Treatments
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
Previously, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized a combo of monoclonal antibodies, tixagevimab plus cilgavimab (aka Evusheld), as a medication to prevent COVID-19 for people who could not get a vaccine for medical reasons or have weakened immune systems. The goal of Evusheld was to prevent (not treat!) COVID-19 by giving extra lab-made Read more…
Can I get another COVID-19 bivalent booster?
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
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 Read more…
Together, let’s help reduce the stigma of opioid use disorder by recognizing it as the chronic disease it is. Any one of us can develop a chronic disease, regardless of our background, income level, education level, or other intersecting identities. As with other chronic diseases, this is not about willpower or character. It is about Read more…
Is there an avian influenza (aka bird flu or H5N1) vaccine for humans?
Infectious DiseasesMalia Jones, PhD MPH
Yes, a vaccine against avian influenza H5N1 for humans *exists,* but it’s not available, as at this point the infection isn’t spreading among humans. Right now there is a large outbreak of an influenza virus in birds known as avian influenza H5N1. Experts agree that there is very little risk to humans. And they also Read more…
Las pruebas de COVID-19 en casa siguen siendo una de las mejores herramientas para prevenir la propagación del virus. Vea información actualizada sobre cuándo hacerse una prueba en casa y qué hacer con el resultado
Posts en Español Testing and Contact Tracing
Heidi Schutz, PhD
Esta gráfica fue creada por el Public Health Communications Collaborative 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! ¡Gracias! Fuente aquí Enlace a Read more…
Ok, just what IS the difference between sex and gender?!
Reproductive Health
Alexandra Hall, MD
To answer this question we need to discuss three different things: Biological sex (body characteristics), Gender expression (how we communicate our gender to the world), and Gender identity (our sense of self). Biological sex refers to the different types of body parts (anatomy), chromosomes , and hormones present in a person. Typically, most folks are Read more…
Do masks work?
Masks
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Yes. Despite a recent high-profile review, high quality masks DO reduce transmission of COVID-19 (and other respiratory viruses). A recent Cochrane review grabbed headlines for concluding there was “insufficient” evidence that masks are effective in reducing respiratory illness. Several good articles have outlined the limitations of this review. Read the links below for detailed critiques, Read more…
¿Existe evidencia de que la vacuna contra el VPH previene el cáncer?
Infectious Diseases Posts en Español Reproductive Health
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
¡Sí! La nueva evidencia publicada en 2020 mostró un riesgo drásticamente reducido de cáncer de cuello uterino entre las personas que recibieron una vacuna tetravalente contra el VPH. El riesgo de padecer este tipo de cáncer fue mucho menor para quienes se vacunaron antes de los 17 años. La vacunación contra el VPH se recomienda Read more…
Is The Morning-After pill still legal?
Reproductive Health
A. August Burns, MPH, PA, CM
Yes, the morning-after pill, also known as the Emergency Contraception pill, is still legal in all 50 states. The morning-after pill is contraception, not abortion. It works by delaying ovulation and will not harm a pregnancy. And your right to *contraception* was not changed by the Supreme Court decision that overturned the constitutional right to Read more…
What is an eating disorder?
General Health Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
This week is National Eating Disorders Awareness Week. Please read on to learn a little bit more about eating disorders and how to get help. What are eating disorders?Eating disorders are serious diseases responsible for both medical and physical illness. They are defined as changes in eating behaviors and patterns that affect mental and physical Read more…
Tengo 43 años, ¿es tarde para vacunarme contra el virus del papiloma humano (VPH)?
Posts en Español Reproductive Health Vaccines
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
No, no es demasiado tarde. Los adultos también pueden recibir la vacuna contra el VPH. Hable con su médico para analizar si la vacuna es adecuada para usted. Originalmente, la vacuna contra el VPH humano fue aprobada para niñas y mujeres jóvenes de 9 a 26. A medida que la investigación ha continuado, la Administración Read more…
We Need to Move the Needle on Black Reproductive Health. Like, Yesterday.
Reproductive Health Social and Racial Justice
MacKenzie (Kenzie) Isaac, MA
“Can’t wait to write a tell all about my experience during my last two trimesters dealing with incompetent doctors at Montefiore [Hospital].” On April 17, 2020, Amber Rose Isaac logged into her Twitter account and aired her grievances for the last time. Just four days later, she died of childbirth complications from a severely delayed Read more…
Do I need any special vaccinations for my upcoming trip to Costa Rica?
Travel Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Fun!! We are jealous! The CDC monitors infectious diseases all over the world and makes recommendations for immunizations you might need that aren’t common in the United States. They keep an up-do-date list for each country. Just go to the CDC Traveler’s Health website and choose your destination. You’ll see notices about any special health Read more…
¿Qué ocurre con los productos químicos en la ropa interior diseñada para el período? ¿Son seguros?
Posts en Español Reproductive Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
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 Read more…
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
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
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 Read more…
5 consejos para ayudar a prevenir la propagación del norovirus.
Infection and Spread Infectious Diseases Posts en Español
Heidi Schutz, PhD
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! Read more…
Are vaccinated people “dying suddenly?”
Data and Metrics Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
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 Read more…
¿Qué es el cuidado personal y por qué es importante?
General Health Mental Health Posts en Español
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
El cuidado personal es una serie de cosas para hacer para apoyar la salud y bienestar física y mentalmente en general. El cuidado personal puede apoyar el bienestar emocional, física, y/o espiritual además de otras áreas de la vida. 🌈 El cuidado personal se define de varias formas, pero la Organización Mundial de la Salud Read more…
Bad news! Evusheld is no longer recommended to prevent COVID-19.
Treatments
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
Previously, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized a combo of monoclonal antibodies, tixagevimab plus cilgavimab (aka Evusheld), as a medication to prevent COVID-19 for people who could not get a vaccine for medical reasons or have weakened immune systems. The goal of Evusheld was to prevent (not treat!) COVID-19 by giving extra lab-made Read more…
Can I get another COVID-19 bivalent booster?
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
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 Read more…
Yes, a vaccine against avian influenza H5N1 for humans *exists,* but it’s not available, as at this point the infection isn’t spreading among humans. Right now there is a large outbreak of an influenza virus in birds known as avian influenza H5N1. Experts agree that there is very little risk to humans. And they also Read more…
Las pruebas de COVID-19 en casa siguen siendo una de las mejores herramientas para prevenir la propagación del virus. Vea información actualizada sobre cuándo hacerse una prueba en casa y qué hacer con el resultado
Posts en Español Testing and Contact TracingHeidi Schutz, PhD
Esta gráfica fue creada por el Public Health Communications Collaborative 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! ¡Gracias! Fuente aquí Enlace a Read more…
Ok, just what IS the difference between sex and gender?!
Reproductive Health
Alexandra Hall, MD
To answer this question we need to discuss three different things: Biological sex (body characteristics), Gender expression (how we communicate our gender to the world), and Gender identity (our sense of self). Biological sex refers to the different types of body parts (anatomy), chromosomes , and hormones present in a person. Typically, most folks are Read more…
Do masks work?
Masks
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Yes. Despite a recent high-profile review, high quality masks DO reduce transmission of COVID-19 (and other respiratory viruses). A recent Cochrane review grabbed headlines for concluding there was “insufficient” evidence that masks are effective in reducing respiratory illness. Several good articles have outlined the limitations of this review. Read the links below for detailed critiques, Read more…
¿Existe evidencia de que la vacuna contra el VPH previene el cáncer?
Infectious Diseases Posts en Español Reproductive Health
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
¡Sí! La nueva evidencia publicada en 2020 mostró un riesgo drásticamente reducido de cáncer de cuello uterino entre las personas que recibieron una vacuna tetravalente contra el VPH. El riesgo de padecer este tipo de cáncer fue mucho menor para quienes se vacunaron antes de los 17 años. La vacunación contra el VPH se recomienda Read more…
Is The Morning-After pill still legal?
Reproductive Health
A. August Burns, MPH, PA, CM
Yes, the morning-after pill, also known as the Emergency Contraception pill, is still legal in all 50 states. The morning-after pill is contraception, not abortion. It works by delaying ovulation and will not harm a pregnancy. And your right to *contraception* was not changed by the Supreme Court decision that overturned the constitutional right to Read more…
What is an eating disorder?
General Health Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
This week is National Eating Disorders Awareness Week. Please read on to learn a little bit more about eating disorders and how to get help. What are eating disorders?Eating disorders are serious diseases responsible for both medical and physical illness. They are defined as changes in eating behaviors and patterns that affect mental and physical Read more…
Tengo 43 años, ¿es tarde para vacunarme contra el virus del papiloma humano (VPH)?
Posts en Español Reproductive Health Vaccines
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
No, no es demasiado tarde. Los adultos también pueden recibir la vacuna contra el VPH. Hable con su médico para analizar si la vacuna es adecuada para usted. Originalmente, la vacuna contra el VPH humano fue aprobada para niñas y mujeres jóvenes de 9 a 26. A medida que la investigación ha continuado, la Administración Read more…
We Need to Move the Needle on Black Reproductive Health. Like, Yesterday.
Reproductive Health Social and Racial Justice
MacKenzie (Kenzie) Isaac, MA
“Can’t wait to write a tell all about my experience during my last two trimesters dealing with incompetent doctors at Montefiore [Hospital].” On April 17, 2020, Amber Rose Isaac logged into her Twitter account and aired her grievances for the last time. Just four days later, she died of childbirth complications from a severely delayed Read more…
Do I need any special vaccinations for my upcoming trip to Costa Rica?
Travel Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Fun!! We are jealous! The CDC monitors infectious diseases all over the world and makes recommendations for immunizations you might need that aren’t common in the United States. They keep an up-do-date list for each country. Just go to the CDC Traveler’s Health website and choose your destination. You’ll see notices about any special health Read more…
¿Qué ocurre con los productos químicos en la ropa interior diseñada para el período? ¿Son seguros?
Posts en Español Reproductive Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
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 Read more…
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
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
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 Read more…
5 consejos para ayudar a prevenir la propagación del norovirus.
Infection and Spread Infectious Diseases Posts en Español
Heidi Schutz, PhD
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! Read more…
Are vaccinated people “dying suddenly?”
Data and Metrics Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
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 Read more…
¿Qué es el cuidado personal y por qué es importante?
General Health Mental Health Posts en Español
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
El cuidado personal es una serie de cosas para hacer para apoyar la salud y bienestar física y mentalmente en general. El cuidado personal puede apoyar el bienestar emocional, física, y/o espiritual además de otras áreas de la vida. 🌈 El cuidado personal se define de varias formas, pero la Organización Mundial de la Salud Read more…
Bad news! Evusheld is no longer recommended to prevent COVID-19.
Treatments
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
Previously, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized a combo of monoclonal antibodies, tixagevimab plus cilgavimab (aka Evusheld), as a medication to prevent COVID-19 for people who could not get a vaccine for medical reasons or have weakened immune systems. The goal of Evusheld was to prevent (not treat!) COVID-19 by giving extra lab-made Read more…
Can I get another COVID-19 bivalent booster?
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
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 Read more…
Esta gráfica fue creada por el Public Health Communications Collaborative 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! ¡Gracias! Fuente aquí Enlace a Read more…
Ok, just what IS the difference between sex and gender?!
Reproductive HealthAlexandra Hall, MD
To answer this question we need to discuss three different things: Biological sex (body characteristics), Gender expression (how we communicate our gender to the world), and Gender identity (our sense of self). Biological sex refers to the different types of body parts (anatomy), chromosomes , and hormones present in a person. Typically, most folks are Read more…
Do masks work?
Masks
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Yes. Despite a recent high-profile review, high quality masks DO reduce transmission of COVID-19 (and other respiratory viruses). A recent Cochrane review grabbed headlines for concluding there was “insufficient” evidence that masks are effective in reducing respiratory illness. Several good articles have outlined the limitations of this review. Read the links below for detailed critiques, Read more…
¿Existe evidencia de que la vacuna contra el VPH previene el cáncer?
Infectious Diseases Posts en Español Reproductive Health
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
¡Sí! La nueva evidencia publicada en 2020 mostró un riesgo drásticamente reducido de cáncer de cuello uterino entre las personas que recibieron una vacuna tetravalente contra el VPH. El riesgo de padecer este tipo de cáncer fue mucho menor para quienes se vacunaron antes de los 17 años. La vacunación contra el VPH se recomienda Read more…
Is The Morning-After pill still legal?
Reproductive Health
A. August Burns, MPH, PA, CM
Yes, the morning-after pill, also known as the Emergency Contraception pill, is still legal in all 50 states. The morning-after pill is contraception, not abortion. It works by delaying ovulation and will not harm a pregnancy. And your right to *contraception* was not changed by the Supreme Court decision that overturned the constitutional right to Read more…
What is an eating disorder?
General Health Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
This week is National Eating Disorders Awareness Week. Please read on to learn a little bit more about eating disorders and how to get help. What are eating disorders?Eating disorders are serious diseases responsible for both medical and physical illness. They are defined as changes in eating behaviors and patterns that affect mental and physical Read more…
Tengo 43 años, ¿es tarde para vacunarme contra el virus del papiloma humano (VPH)?
Posts en Español Reproductive Health Vaccines
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
No, no es demasiado tarde. Los adultos también pueden recibir la vacuna contra el VPH. Hable con su médico para analizar si la vacuna es adecuada para usted. Originalmente, la vacuna contra el VPH humano fue aprobada para niñas y mujeres jóvenes de 9 a 26. A medida que la investigación ha continuado, la Administración Read more…
We Need to Move the Needle on Black Reproductive Health. Like, Yesterday.
Reproductive Health Social and Racial Justice
MacKenzie (Kenzie) Isaac, MA
“Can’t wait to write a tell all about my experience during my last two trimesters dealing with incompetent doctors at Montefiore [Hospital].” On April 17, 2020, Amber Rose Isaac logged into her Twitter account and aired her grievances for the last time. Just four days later, she died of childbirth complications from a severely delayed Read more…
Do I need any special vaccinations for my upcoming trip to Costa Rica?
Travel Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Fun!! We are jealous! The CDC monitors infectious diseases all over the world and makes recommendations for immunizations you might need that aren’t common in the United States. They keep an up-do-date list for each country. Just go to the CDC Traveler’s Health website and choose your destination. You’ll see notices about any special health Read more…
¿Qué ocurre con los productos químicos en la ropa interior diseñada para el período? ¿Son seguros?
Posts en Español Reproductive Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
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 Read more…
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
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
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 Read more…
5 consejos para ayudar a prevenir la propagación del norovirus.
Infection and Spread Infectious Diseases Posts en Español
Heidi Schutz, PhD
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! Read more…
Are vaccinated people “dying suddenly?”
Data and Metrics Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
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 Read more…
¿Qué es el cuidado personal y por qué es importante?
General Health Mental Health Posts en Español
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
El cuidado personal es una serie de cosas para hacer para apoyar la salud y bienestar física y mentalmente en general. El cuidado personal puede apoyar el bienestar emocional, física, y/o espiritual además de otras áreas de la vida. 🌈 El cuidado personal se define de varias formas, pero la Organización Mundial de la Salud Read more…
Bad news! Evusheld is no longer recommended to prevent COVID-19.
Treatments
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
Previously, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized a combo of monoclonal antibodies, tixagevimab plus cilgavimab (aka Evusheld), as a medication to prevent COVID-19 for people who could not get a vaccine for medical reasons or have weakened immune systems. The goal of Evusheld was to prevent (not treat!) COVID-19 by giving extra lab-made Read more…
Can I get another COVID-19 bivalent booster?
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
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 Read more…
To answer this question we need to discuss three different things: Biological sex (body characteristics), Gender expression (how we communicate our gender to the world), and Gender identity (our sense of self). Biological sex refers to the different types of body parts (anatomy), chromosomes , and hormones present in a person. Typically, most folks are Read more…
Do masks work?
MasksJennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Yes. Despite a recent high-profile review, high quality masks DO reduce transmission of COVID-19 (and other respiratory viruses). A recent Cochrane review grabbed headlines for concluding there was “insufficient” evidence that masks are effective in reducing respiratory illness. Several good articles have outlined the limitations of this review. Read the links below for detailed critiques, Read more…
¿Existe evidencia de que la vacuna contra el VPH previene el cáncer?
Infectious Diseases Posts en Español Reproductive Health
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
¡Sí! La nueva evidencia publicada en 2020 mostró un riesgo drásticamente reducido de cáncer de cuello uterino entre las personas que recibieron una vacuna tetravalente contra el VPH. El riesgo de padecer este tipo de cáncer fue mucho menor para quienes se vacunaron antes de los 17 años. La vacunación contra el VPH se recomienda Read more…
Is The Morning-After pill still legal?
Reproductive Health
A. August Burns, MPH, PA, CM
Yes, the morning-after pill, also known as the Emergency Contraception pill, is still legal in all 50 states. The morning-after pill is contraception, not abortion. It works by delaying ovulation and will not harm a pregnancy. And your right to *contraception* was not changed by the Supreme Court decision that overturned the constitutional right to Read more…
What is an eating disorder?
General Health Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
This week is National Eating Disorders Awareness Week. Please read on to learn a little bit more about eating disorders and how to get help. What are eating disorders?Eating disorders are serious diseases responsible for both medical and physical illness. They are defined as changes in eating behaviors and patterns that affect mental and physical Read more…
Tengo 43 años, ¿es tarde para vacunarme contra el virus del papiloma humano (VPH)?
Posts en Español Reproductive Health Vaccines
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
No, no es demasiado tarde. Los adultos también pueden recibir la vacuna contra el VPH. Hable con su médico para analizar si la vacuna es adecuada para usted. Originalmente, la vacuna contra el VPH humano fue aprobada para niñas y mujeres jóvenes de 9 a 26. A medida que la investigación ha continuado, la Administración Read more…
We Need to Move the Needle on Black Reproductive Health. Like, Yesterday.
Reproductive Health Social and Racial Justice
MacKenzie (Kenzie) Isaac, MA
“Can’t wait to write a tell all about my experience during my last two trimesters dealing with incompetent doctors at Montefiore [Hospital].” On April 17, 2020, Amber Rose Isaac logged into her Twitter account and aired her grievances for the last time. Just four days later, she died of childbirth complications from a severely delayed Read more…
Do I need any special vaccinations for my upcoming trip to Costa Rica?
Travel Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Fun!! We are jealous! The CDC monitors infectious diseases all over the world and makes recommendations for immunizations you might need that aren’t common in the United States. They keep an up-do-date list for each country. Just go to the CDC Traveler’s Health website and choose your destination. You’ll see notices about any special health Read more…
¿Qué ocurre con los productos químicos en la ropa interior diseñada para el período? ¿Son seguros?
Posts en Español Reproductive Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
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 Read more…
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
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
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 Read more…
5 consejos para ayudar a prevenir la propagación del norovirus.
Infection and Spread Infectious Diseases Posts en Español
Heidi Schutz, PhD
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! Read more…
Are vaccinated people “dying suddenly?”
Data and Metrics Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
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 Read more…
¿Qué es el cuidado personal y por qué es importante?
General Health Mental Health Posts en Español
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
El cuidado personal es una serie de cosas para hacer para apoyar la salud y bienestar física y mentalmente en general. El cuidado personal puede apoyar el bienestar emocional, física, y/o espiritual además de otras áreas de la vida. 🌈 El cuidado personal se define de varias formas, pero la Organización Mundial de la Salud Read more…
Bad news! Evusheld is no longer recommended to prevent COVID-19.
Treatments
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
Previously, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized a combo of monoclonal antibodies, tixagevimab plus cilgavimab (aka Evusheld), as a medication to prevent COVID-19 for people who could not get a vaccine for medical reasons or have weakened immune systems. The goal of Evusheld was to prevent (not treat!) COVID-19 by giving extra lab-made Read more…
Can I get another COVID-19 bivalent booster?
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
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 Read more…
Yes. Despite a recent high-profile review, high quality masks DO reduce transmission of COVID-19 (and other respiratory viruses). A recent Cochrane review grabbed headlines for concluding there was “insufficient” evidence that masks are effective in reducing respiratory illness. Several good articles have outlined the limitations of this review. Read the links below for detailed critiques, Read more…
¿Existe evidencia de que la vacuna contra el VPH previene el cáncer?
Infectious Diseases Posts en Español Reproductive HealthTita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
¡Sí! La nueva evidencia publicada en 2020 mostró un riesgo drásticamente reducido de cáncer de cuello uterino entre las personas que recibieron una vacuna tetravalente contra el VPH. El riesgo de padecer este tipo de cáncer fue mucho menor para quienes se vacunaron antes de los 17 años. La vacunación contra el VPH se recomienda Read more…
Is The Morning-After pill still legal?
Reproductive Health
A. August Burns, MPH, PA, CM
Yes, the morning-after pill, also known as the Emergency Contraception pill, is still legal in all 50 states. The morning-after pill is contraception, not abortion. It works by delaying ovulation and will not harm a pregnancy. And your right to *contraception* was not changed by the Supreme Court decision that overturned the constitutional right to Read more…
What is an eating disorder?
General Health Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
This week is National Eating Disorders Awareness Week. Please read on to learn a little bit more about eating disorders and how to get help. What are eating disorders?Eating disorders are serious diseases responsible for both medical and physical illness. They are defined as changes in eating behaviors and patterns that affect mental and physical Read more…
Tengo 43 años, ¿es tarde para vacunarme contra el virus del papiloma humano (VPH)?
Posts en Español Reproductive Health Vaccines
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
No, no es demasiado tarde. Los adultos también pueden recibir la vacuna contra el VPH. Hable con su médico para analizar si la vacuna es adecuada para usted. Originalmente, la vacuna contra el VPH humano fue aprobada para niñas y mujeres jóvenes de 9 a 26. A medida que la investigación ha continuado, la Administración Read more…
We Need to Move the Needle on Black Reproductive Health. Like, Yesterday.
Reproductive Health Social and Racial Justice
MacKenzie (Kenzie) Isaac, MA
“Can’t wait to write a tell all about my experience during my last two trimesters dealing with incompetent doctors at Montefiore [Hospital].” On April 17, 2020, Amber Rose Isaac logged into her Twitter account and aired her grievances for the last time. Just four days later, she died of childbirth complications from a severely delayed Read more…
Do I need any special vaccinations for my upcoming trip to Costa Rica?
Travel Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Fun!! We are jealous! The CDC monitors infectious diseases all over the world and makes recommendations for immunizations you might need that aren’t common in the United States. They keep an up-do-date list for each country. Just go to the CDC Traveler’s Health website and choose your destination. You’ll see notices about any special health Read more…
¿Qué ocurre con los productos químicos en la ropa interior diseñada para el período? ¿Son seguros?
Posts en Español Reproductive Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
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 Read more…
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
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
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 Read more…
5 consejos para ayudar a prevenir la propagación del norovirus.
Infection and Spread Infectious Diseases Posts en Español
Heidi Schutz, PhD
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! Read more…
Are vaccinated people “dying suddenly?”
Data and Metrics Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
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 Read more…
¿Qué es el cuidado personal y por qué es importante?
General Health Mental Health Posts en Español
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
El cuidado personal es una serie de cosas para hacer para apoyar la salud y bienestar física y mentalmente en general. El cuidado personal puede apoyar el bienestar emocional, física, y/o espiritual además de otras áreas de la vida. 🌈 El cuidado personal se define de varias formas, pero la Organización Mundial de la Salud Read more…
Bad news! Evusheld is no longer recommended to prevent COVID-19.
Treatments
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
Previously, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized a combo of monoclonal antibodies, tixagevimab plus cilgavimab (aka Evusheld), as a medication to prevent COVID-19 for people who could not get a vaccine for medical reasons or have weakened immune systems. The goal of Evusheld was to prevent (not treat!) COVID-19 by giving extra lab-made Read more…
Can I get another COVID-19 bivalent booster?
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
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 Read more…
¡Sí! La nueva evidencia publicada en 2020 mostró un riesgo drásticamente reducido de cáncer de cuello uterino entre las personas que recibieron una vacuna tetravalente contra el VPH. El riesgo de padecer este tipo de cáncer fue mucho menor para quienes se vacunaron antes de los 17 años. La vacunación contra el VPH se recomienda Read more…
Is The Morning-After pill still legal?
Reproductive HealthA. August Burns, MPH, PA, CM
Yes, the morning-after pill, also known as the Emergency Contraception pill, is still legal in all 50 states. The morning-after pill is contraception, not abortion. It works by delaying ovulation and will not harm a pregnancy. And your right to *contraception* was not changed by the Supreme Court decision that overturned the constitutional right to Read more…
What is an eating disorder?
General Health Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
This week is National Eating Disorders Awareness Week. Please read on to learn a little bit more about eating disorders and how to get help. What are eating disorders?Eating disorders are serious diseases responsible for both medical and physical illness. They are defined as changes in eating behaviors and patterns that affect mental and physical Read more…
Tengo 43 años, ¿es tarde para vacunarme contra el virus del papiloma humano (VPH)?
Posts en Español Reproductive Health Vaccines
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
No, no es demasiado tarde. Los adultos también pueden recibir la vacuna contra el VPH. Hable con su médico para analizar si la vacuna es adecuada para usted. Originalmente, la vacuna contra el VPH humano fue aprobada para niñas y mujeres jóvenes de 9 a 26. A medida que la investigación ha continuado, la Administración Read more…
We Need to Move the Needle on Black Reproductive Health. Like, Yesterday.
Reproductive Health Social and Racial Justice
MacKenzie (Kenzie) Isaac, MA
“Can’t wait to write a tell all about my experience during my last two trimesters dealing with incompetent doctors at Montefiore [Hospital].” On April 17, 2020, Amber Rose Isaac logged into her Twitter account and aired her grievances for the last time. Just four days later, she died of childbirth complications from a severely delayed Read more…
Do I need any special vaccinations for my upcoming trip to Costa Rica?
Travel Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Fun!! We are jealous! The CDC monitors infectious diseases all over the world and makes recommendations for immunizations you might need that aren’t common in the United States. They keep an up-do-date list for each country. Just go to the CDC Traveler’s Health website and choose your destination. You’ll see notices about any special health Read more…
¿Qué ocurre con los productos químicos en la ropa interior diseñada para el período? ¿Son seguros?
Posts en Español Reproductive Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
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 Read more…
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
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
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 Read more…
5 consejos para ayudar a prevenir la propagación del norovirus.
Infection and Spread Infectious Diseases Posts en Español
Heidi Schutz, PhD
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! Read more…
Are vaccinated people “dying suddenly?”
Data and Metrics Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
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 Read more…
¿Qué es el cuidado personal y por qué es importante?
General Health Mental Health Posts en Español
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
El cuidado personal es una serie de cosas para hacer para apoyar la salud y bienestar física y mentalmente en general. El cuidado personal puede apoyar el bienestar emocional, física, y/o espiritual además de otras áreas de la vida. 🌈 El cuidado personal se define de varias formas, pero la Organización Mundial de la Salud Read more…
Bad news! Evusheld is no longer recommended to prevent COVID-19.
Treatments
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
Previously, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized a combo of monoclonal antibodies, tixagevimab plus cilgavimab (aka Evusheld), as a medication to prevent COVID-19 for people who could not get a vaccine for medical reasons or have weakened immune systems. The goal of Evusheld was to prevent (not treat!) COVID-19 by giving extra lab-made Read more…
Can I get another COVID-19 bivalent booster?
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
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 Read more…
Yes, the morning-after pill, also known as the Emergency Contraception pill, is still legal in all 50 states. The morning-after pill is contraception, not abortion. It works by delaying ovulation and will not harm a pregnancy. And your right to *contraception* was not changed by the Supreme Court decision that overturned the constitutional right to Read more…
What is an eating disorder?
General Health Mental HealthAparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
This week is National Eating Disorders Awareness Week. Please read on to learn a little bit more about eating disorders and how to get help. What are eating disorders?Eating disorders are serious diseases responsible for both medical and physical illness. They are defined as changes in eating behaviors and patterns that affect mental and physical Read more…
Tengo 43 años, ¿es tarde para vacunarme contra el virus del papiloma humano (VPH)?
Posts en Español Reproductive Health Vaccines
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
No, no es demasiado tarde. Los adultos también pueden recibir la vacuna contra el VPH. Hable con su médico para analizar si la vacuna es adecuada para usted. Originalmente, la vacuna contra el VPH humano fue aprobada para niñas y mujeres jóvenes de 9 a 26. A medida que la investigación ha continuado, la Administración Read more…
We Need to Move the Needle on Black Reproductive Health. Like, Yesterday.
Reproductive Health Social and Racial Justice
MacKenzie (Kenzie) Isaac, MA
“Can’t wait to write a tell all about my experience during my last two trimesters dealing with incompetent doctors at Montefiore [Hospital].” On April 17, 2020, Amber Rose Isaac logged into her Twitter account and aired her grievances for the last time. Just four days later, she died of childbirth complications from a severely delayed Read more…
Do I need any special vaccinations for my upcoming trip to Costa Rica?
Travel Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Fun!! We are jealous! The CDC monitors infectious diseases all over the world and makes recommendations for immunizations you might need that aren’t common in the United States. They keep an up-do-date list for each country. Just go to the CDC Traveler’s Health website and choose your destination. You’ll see notices about any special health Read more…
¿Qué ocurre con los productos químicos en la ropa interior diseñada para el período? ¿Son seguros?
Posts en Español Reproductive Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
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 Read more…
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
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
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 Read more…
5 consejos para ayudar a prevenir la propagación del norovirus.
Infection and Spread Infectious Diseases Posts en Español
Heidi Schutz, PhD
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! Read more…
Are vaccinated people “dying suddenly?”
Data and Metrics Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
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 Read more…
¿Qué es el cuidado personal y por qué es importante?
General Health Mental Health Posts en Español
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
El cuidado personal es una serie de cosas para hacer para apoyar la salud y bienestar física y mentalmente en general. El cuidado personal puede apoyar el bienestar emocional, física, y/o espiritual además de otras áreas de la vida. 🌈 El cuidado personal se define de varias formas, pero la Organización Mundial de la Salud Read more…
Bad news! Evusheld is no longer recommended to prevent COVID-19.
Treatments
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
Previously, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized a combo of monoclonal antibodies, tixagevimab plus cilgavimab (aka Evusheld), as a medication to prevent COVID-19 for people who could not get a vaccine for medical reasons or have weakened immune systems. The goal of Evusheld was to prevent (not treat!) COVID-19 by giving extra lab-made Read more…
Can I get another COVID-19 bivalent booster?
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
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 Read more…
This week is National Eating Disorders Awareness Week. Please read on to learn a little bit more about eating disorders and how to get help. What are eating disorders?Eating disorders are serious diseases responsible for both medical and physical illness. They are defined as changes in eating behaviors and patterns that affect mental and physical Read more…
Tengo 43 años, ¿es tarde para vacunarme contra el virus del papiloma humano (VPH)?
Posts en Español Reproductive Health VaccinesAparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
No, no es demasiado tarde. Los adultos también pueden recibir la vacuna contra el VPH. Hable con su médico para analizar si la vacuna es adecuada para usted. Originalmente, la vacuna contra el VPH humano fue aprobada para niñas y mujeres jóvenes de 9 a 26. A medida que la investigación ha continuado, la Administración Read more…
We Need to Move the Needle on Black Reproductive Health. Like, Yesterday.
Reproductive Health Social and Racial Justice
MacKenzie (Kenzie) Isaac, MA
“Can’t wait to write a tell all about my experience during my last two trimesters dealing with incompetent doctors at Montefiore [Hospital].” On April 17, 2020, Amber Rose Isaac logged into her Twitter account and aired her grievances for the last time. Just four days later, she died of childbirth complications from a severely delayed Read more…
Do I need any special vaccinations for my upcoming trip to Costa Rica?
Travel Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Fun!! We are jealous! The CDC monitors infectious diseases all over the world and makes recommendations for immunizations you might need that aren’t common in the United States. They keep an up-do-date list for each country. Just go to the CDC Traveler’s Health website and choose your destination. You’ll see notices about any special health Read more…
¿Qué ocurre con los productos químicos en la ropa interior diseñada para el período? ¿Son seguros?
Posts en Español Reproductive Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
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 Read more…
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
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
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 Read more…
5 consejos para ayudar a prevenir la propagación del norovirus.
Infection and Spread Infectious Diseases Posts en Español
Heidi Schutz, PhD
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! Read more…
Are vaccinated people “dying suddenly?”
Data and Metrics Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
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 Read more…
¿Qué es el cuidado personal y por qué es importante?
General Health Mental Health Posts en Español
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
El cuidado personal es una serie de cosas para hacer para apoyar la salud y bienestar física y mentalmente en general. El cuidado personal puede apoyar el bienestar emocional, física, y/o espiritual además de otras áreas de la vida. 🌈 El cuidado personal se define de varias formas, pero la Organización Mundial de la Salud Read more…
Bad news! Evusheld is no longer recommended to prevent COVID-19.
Treatments
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
Previously, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized a combo of monoclonal antibodies, tixagevimab plus cilgavimab (aka Evusheld), as a medication to prevent COVID-19 for people who could not get a vaccine for medical reasons or have weakened immune systems. The goal of Evusheld was to prevent (not treat!) COVID-19 by giving extra lab-made Read more…
Can I get another COVID-19 bivalent booster?
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
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 Read more…
No, no es demasiado tarde. Los adultos también pueden recibir la vacuna contra el VPH. Hable con su médico para analizar si la vacuna es adecuada para usted. Originalmente, la vacuna contra el VPH humano fue aprobada para niñas y mujeres jóvenes de 9 a 26. A medida que la investigación ha continuado, la Administración Read more…
We Need to Move the Needle on Black Reproductive Health. Like, Yesterday.
Reproductive Health Social and Racial JusticeMacKenzie (Kenzie) Isaac, MA
“Can’t wait to write a tell all about my experience during my last two trimesters dealing with incompetent doctors at Montefiore [Hospital].” On April 17, 2020, Amber Rose Isaac logged into her Twitter account and aired her grievances for the last time. Just four days later, she died of childbirth complications from a severely delayed Read more…
Do I need any special vaccinations for my upcoming trip to Costa Rica?
Travel Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Fun!! We are jealous! The CDC monitors infectious diseases all over the world and makes recommendations for immunizations you might need that aren’t common in the United States. They keep an up-do-date list for each country. Just go to the CDC Traveler’s Health website and choose your destination. You’ll see notices about any special health Read more…
¿Qué ocurre con los productos químicos en la ropa interior diseñada para el período? ¿Son seguros?
Posts en Español Reproductive Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
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 Read more…
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
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
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 Read more…
5 consejos para ayudar a prevenir la propagación del norovirus.
Infection and Spread Infectious Diseases Posts en Español
Heidi Schutz, PhD
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! Read more…
Are vaccinated people “dying suddenly?”
Data and Metrics Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
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 Read more…
¿Qué es el cuidado personal y por qué es importante?
General Health Mental Health Posts en Español
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
El cuidado personal es una serie de cosas para hacer para apoyar la salud y bienestar física y mentalmente en general. El cuidado personal puede apoyar el bienestar emocional, física, y/o espiritual además de otras áreas de la vida. 🌈 El cuidado personal se define de varias formas, pero la Organización Mundial de la Salud Read more…
Bad news! Evusheld is no longer recommended to prevent COVID-19.
Treatments
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
Previously, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized a combo of monoclonal antibodies, tixagevimab plus cilgavimab (aka Evusheld), as a medication to prevent COVID-19 for people who could not get a vaccine for medical reasons or have weakened immune systems. The goal of Evusheld was to prevent (not treat!) COVID-19 by giving extra lab-made Read more…
Can I get another COVID-19 bivalent booster?
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
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 Read more…
“Can’t wait to write a tell all about my experience during my last two trimesters dealing with incompetent doctors at Montefiore [Hospital].” On April 17, 2020, Amber Rose Isaac logged into her Twitter account and aired her grievances for the last time. Just four days later, she died of childbirth complications from a severely delayed Read more…
Do I need any special vaccinations for my upcoming trip to Costa Rica?
Travel VaccinesMalia Jones, PhD MPH
Fun!! We are jealous! The CDC monitors infectious diseases all over the world and makes recommendations for immunizations you might need that aren’t common in the United States. They keep an up-do-date list for each country. Just go to the CDC Traveler’s Health website and choose your destination. You’ll see notices about any special health Read more…
¿Qué ocurre con los productos químicos en la ropa interior diseñada para el período? ¿Son seguros?
Posts en Español Reproductive Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
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 Read more…
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
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
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 Read more…
5 consejos para ayudar a prevenir la propagación del norovirus.
Infection and Spread Infectious Diseases Posts en Español
Heidi Schutz, PhD
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! Read more…
Are vaccinated people “dying suddenly?”
Data and Metrics Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
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 Read more…
¿Qué es el cuidado personal y por qué es importante?
General Health Mental Health Posts en Español
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
El cuidado personal es una serie de cosas para hacer para apoyar la salud y bienestar física y mentalmente en general. El cuidado personal puede apoyar el bienestar emocional, física, y/o espiritual además de otras áreas de la vida. 🌈 El cuidado personal se define de varias formas, pero la Organización Mundial de la Salud Read more…
Bad news! Evusheld is no longer recommended to prevent COVID-19.
Treatments
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
Previously, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized a combo of monoclonal antibodies, tixagevimab plus cilgavimab (aka Evusheld), as a medication to prevent COVID-19 for people who could not get a vaccine for medical reasons or have weakened immune systems. The goal of Evusheld was to prevent (not treat!) COVID-19 by giving extra lab-made Read more…
Can I get another COVID-19 bivalent booster?
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
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 Read more…
Fun!! We are jealous! The CDC monitors infectious diseases all over the world and makes recommendations for immunizations you might need that aren’t common in the United States. They keep an up-do-date list for each country. Just go to the CDC Traveler’s Health website and choose your destination. You’ll see notices about any special health Read more…
¿Qué ocurre con los productos químicos en la ropa interior diseñada para el período? ¿Son seguros?
Posts en Español Reproductive HealthAparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
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 Read more…
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
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
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 Read more…
5 consejos para ayudar a prevenir la propagación del norovirus.
Infection and Spread Infectious Diseases Posts en Español
Heidi Schutz, PhD
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! Read more…
Are vaccinated people “dying suddenly?”
Data and Metrics Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
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 Read more…
¿Qué es el cuidado personal y por qué es importante?
General Health Mental Health Posts en Español
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
El cuidado personal es una serie de cosas para hacer para apoyar la salud y bienestar física y mentalmente en general. El cuidado personal puede apoyar el bienestar emocional, física, y/o espiritual además de otras áreas de la vida. 🌈 El cuidado personal se define de varias formas, pero la Organización Mundial de la Salud Read more…
Bad news! Evusheld is no longer recommended to prevent COVID-19.
Treatments
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
Previously, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized a combo of monoclonal antibodies, tixagevimab plus cilgavimab (aka Evusheld), as a medication to prevent COVID-19 for people who could not get a vaccine for medical reasons or have weakened immune systems. The goal of Evusheld was to prevent (not treat!) COVID-19 by giving extra lab-made Read more…
Can I get another COVID-19 bivalent booster?
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
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 Read more…
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 Read more…
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.
VaccinesJennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
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 Read more…
5 consejos para ayudar a prevenir la propagación del norovirus.
Infection and Spread Infectious Diseases Posts en Español
Heidi Schutz, PhD
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! Read more…
Are vaccinated people “dying suddenly?”
Data and Metrics Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
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 Read more…
¿Qué es el cuidado personal y por qué es importante?
General Health Mental Health Posts en Español
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
El cuidado personal es una serie de cosas para hacer para apoyar la salud y bienestar física y mentalmente en general. El cuidado personal puede apoyar el bienestar emocional, física, y/o espiritual además de otras áreas de la vida. 🌈 El cuidado personal se define de varias formas, pero la Organización Mundial de la Salud Read more…
Bad news! Evusheld is no longer recommended to prevent COVID-19.
Treatments
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
Previously, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized a combo of monoclonal antibodies, tixagevimab plus cilgavimab (aka Evusheld), as a medication to prevent COVID-19 for people who could not get a vaccine for medical reasons or have weakened immune systems. The goal of Evusheld was to prevent (not treat!) COVID-19 by giving extra lab-made Read more…
Can I get another COVID-19 bivalent booster?
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
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 Read more…
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 Read more…
5 consejos para ayudar a prevenir la propagación del norovirus.
Infection and Spread Infectious Diseases Posts en EspañolHeidi Schutz, PhD
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! Read more…
Are vaccinated people “dying suddenly?”
Data and Metrics Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
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 Read more…
¿Qué es el cuidado personal y por qué es importante?
General Health Mental Health Posts en Español
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
El cuidado personal es una serie de cosas para hacer para apoyar la salud y bienestar física y mentalmente en general. El cuidado personal puede apoyar el bienestar emocional, física, y/o espiritual además de otras áreas de la vida. 🌈 El cuidado personal se define de varias formas, pero la Organización Mundial de la Salud Read more…
Bad news! Evusheld is no longer recommended to prevent COVID-19.
Treatments
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
Previously, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized a combo of monoclonal antibodies, tixagevimab plus cilgavimab (aka Evusheld), as a medication to prevent COVID-19 for people who could not get a vaccine for medical reasons or have weakened immune systems. The goal of Evusheld was to prevent (not treat!) COVID-19 by giving extra lab-made Read more…
Can I get another COVID-19 bivalent booster?
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
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 Read more…
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! Read more…
Are vaccinated people “dying suddenly?”
Data and Metrics VaccinesJennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
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 Read more…
¿Qué es el cuidado personal y por qué es importante?
General Health Mental Health Posts en Español
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
El cuidado personal es una serie de cosas para hacer para apoyar la salud y bienestar física y mentalmente en general. El cuidado personal puede apoyar el bienestar emocional, física, y/o espiritual además de otras áreas de la vida. 🌈 El cuidado personal se define de varias formas, pero la Organización Mundial de la Salud Read more…
Bad news! Evusheld is no longer recommended to prevent COVID-19.
Treatments
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
Previously, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized a combo of monoclonal antibodies, tixagevimab plus cilgavimab (aka Evusheld), as a medication to prevent COVID-19 for people who could not get a vaccine for medical reasons or have weakened immune systems. The goal of Evusheld was to prevent (not treat!) COVID-19 by giving extra lab-made Read more…
Can I get another COVID-19 bivalent booster?
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
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 Read more…
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 Read more…
¿Qué es el cuidado personal y por qué es importante?
General Health Mental Health Posts en EspañolAparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
El cuidado personal es una serie de cosas para hacer para apoyar la salud y bienestar física y mentalmente en general. El cuidado personal puede apoyar el bienestar emocional, física, y/o espiritual además de otras áreas de la vida. 🌈 El cuidado personal se define de varias formas, pero la Organización Mundial de la Salud Read more…
Bad news! Evusheld is no longer recommended to prevent COVID-19.
Treatments
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
Previously, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized a combo of monoclonal antibodies, tixagevimab plus cilgavimab (aka Evusheld), as a medication to prevent COVID-19 for people who could not get a vaccine for medical reasons or have weakened immune systems. The goal of Evusheld was to prevent (not treat!) COVID-19 by giving extra lab-made Read more…
Can I get another COVID-19 bivalent booster?
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
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 Read more…
El cuidado personal es una serie de cosas para hacer para apoyar la salud y bienestar física y mentalmente en general. El cuidado personal puede apoyar el bienestar emocional, física, y/o espiritual además de otras áreas de la vida. 🌈 El cuidado personal se define de varias formas, pero la Organización Mundial de la Salud Read more…
Bad news! Evusheld is no longer recommended to prevent COVID-19.
TreatmentsSarah Whitley Coles, MD
Previously, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized a combo of monoclonal antibodies, tixagevimab plus cilgavimab (aka Evusheld), as a medication to prevent COVID-19 for people who could not get a vaccine for medical reasons or have weakened immune systems. The goal of Evusheld was to prevent (not treat!) COVID-19 by giving extra lab-made Read more…
Can I get another COVID-19 bivalent booster?
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
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 Read more…
Previously, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized a combo of monoclonal antibodies, tixagevimab plus cilgavimab (aka Evusheld), as a medication to prevent COVID-19 for people who could not get a vaccine for medical reasons or have weakened immune systems. The goal of Evusheld was to prevent (not treat!) COVID-19 by giving extra lab-made Read more…
Can I get another COVID-19 bivalent booster?
VaccinesJennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
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 Read more…
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 Read more…
