If you haven’t already… GO get your flu shot NOW!
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Flu is hitting early and fiercely this year. Hospitals, especially pediatric hospitals, are filling up with a mix of RSV, COVID, and flu. We have vaccines for 2 of those 3 infections…let’s use them! Source: CDC Weekly U.S. Influenza Surveillance Report Link to Original FB Post
Recientemente compartimos publicaciones sobre la salud mental y la depresión.
General Health Mental Health Posts en Español
Heidi Schutz, PhD
Publicación 1 Publicación 2 La gráfica que compartimos hoy fue creada por Pictonline @pictoline que muestra unas formas de acercarse a una persona que vive con depresión. La gráfica no fue creada por Querida Pandemia. Puede haber algunas inconsistencias en esta gráfica, las cuales hemos aclarado previamente. Para cualquier pregunta adicional sobre esta gráfica, por Read more…
Do flu shots work?
Infectious Diseases
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Yes. Annual flu vaccines prevent hundreds of thousands of cases of flu and save thousands of lives every year. The answer to the question “how well do they work” isn’t black and white because it changes from year to year, and even sometimes within a season. But even in a year when the flu vaccine Read more…
What does the science say about Daylight Saving Time?
General Health
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL; DR. Permanent Standard Time is best for our sleep and circadian biology, which is fundamental to overall health and well-being. Sleep and circadian scientists advocate for ending the twice annual shifting of the clock. However, rather than switching to permanent Daylight Saving Time (which has more light at the end of the day), Read more…
¿Sigue siendo importante que mis hijos reciban la vacuna COVID-19?
Families/Kids Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
¡Por supuesto que sí! Para niños hasta los 6 meses, nunca es demasiado tarde para darlea el regalo de la protección contra una enfermedad infecciosa que ha matado a más de 1400 niños en los EE. UU. y ha hospitalizado a muchos más. Nuevos datos del mundo real muestran que la vacuna COVID-19 protege contra Read more…
Can I take a flu vaccine if I have an egg allergy? 🥚🥚🥚
Vaccines
Megan Madsen, DO
A: Yes, you can! TL;DR: Even for people who have severe egg allergies, flu vaccines are safe and effective. The amount of egg protein is so tiny that it is very unlikely to cause an allergic reaction. There are also 2 available flu vaccines that contain no egg protein at all. Egg allergy occurs in Read more…
I often see the claim that 1 in 4 women have had an abortion. Is it really this common? Who are all these women?
Reproductive Health
Katherine Cartwright, DO, MPH
TL;DR: Based on 2014 rates, it’s true that 1 in 4 women in the United States has an abortion by the age of 45. Many of our preconceptions about who gets abortions are not true. The majority of women having abortions are already mothers, in their 20s, have some college or a college degree, and Read more…
Is it possible to have symptoms of depression because I had COVID recently?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Yes, it is. People can also have symptoms of anxiety and other mood symptoms after COVID too. This can also happen after other infections like the flu or even Epstein Barr Virus [(EBV), the one that often causes mononucleosis]. Between 20-30% of people can develop mental health symptoms* up to 6 months after COVID or Read more…
¡Feliz Día de los Muertos!
Posts en Español Uncategorized
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Les deseamos a todos ustedes y sus familias buenos recuerdos de sus seres queridos, hoy y siempre. Para saber más sobre el Día de Muertos, lee aquí: Las Nerdy Girls Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
What is this “RSV” I’ve been hearing about?
Infectious Diseases
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
RSV (respiratory syncytial virus infection) is one of the dozens of viruses that can cause “the common cold. But it’s one to watch out for: it’s highly contagious and unlike some of the other common cold causes, RSV can turn dangerous. Preemies, infants, young children; people with immune, lung, or heart disease; and older adults Read more…
What if I have an unplanned pregnancy? What are my options now that Roe was overturned?
Reproductive Health
A. August Burns, MPH, PA, CM
A: It’s important to know your legal rights. Abortion is still legal in many states, and other reproductive healthcare services remain protected by law. *Your Legal Right to Access Abortion Services* The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision did not outlaw abortion but gave the states the power to do so. Access to abortion now depends on Read more…
Efectos a largo plazo de COVID-19 en niños y adolescentes
Families/Kids Long COVID Posts en Español
Heidi Schutz, PhD
En esta publicación pasada discutimos información sobre qué tan común es el COVID largo en los niños. Publicación aquí La gráfica que compartimos hoy fue publicada en la revista académica Nature como parte de un artículo que describe los síntomas del COVID largo y su frecuencia en los niños y adolescentes. El análisis de varios Read more…
How can I tell if a news source is legit or not?
Data Literacy Uncertainty and Misinformation
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Follow five steps for vetting news sources from The News Literacy Project! TL:DR; Five steps include-web search the source, look for reporting standards, check for transparency, see how errors are handled, read a few news stories from that source. It can feel tricky to determine whether something you read online is from a legitimate Read more…
💥Refuerzos bivalentes aprobados para niños de hasta 5 años en EE.UU.
Families/Kids Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Para aquellos que esperan con ansias, si su hijo tiene ente 5 y 11 años cumplidos, ya puede recibir un refuerzo bivalente para protegerse ante Ómicron. (Todas las personas mayores de 12 años ya son elegibles). ❓¿Cuáles son las opciones de los refuerzos bivalentes? ➡️Moderna: para personas que tengan a partir de 6 años ➡️Pfizer: Read more…
What is prebunking?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
Tl;DR: Prebunking is an effective strategy to combat misinformation. Prebunking makes people aware in advance that they might be misled and teaches folks ways to recognize misinformation at the get-go. Prebunking, sometimes called attitudinal inoculation, alerts people in advance that misinformation and disinformation might be coming their way. Prebunking is an effective “heads up” for Read more…
NOW is the time….Go get your flu shot!
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Flu season is starting about a month early this year and cases are rising fast in both the US and UK. With a two-week lag between vaccination and full protection, the time for your flu shot is NOW! And the vaccine is a good match to circulating strains this year. Flu transmission dropped dramatically due Read more…
Hay toneladas de mitos y conceptos erróneos sobre la vacuna contra la influenza. ¡Es hora de analizar algunos de ellos y dejar las cosas claras.
Infectious Diseases Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
❌ Mito: La vacuna contra la influenza provoca la influeza. ✅ Realidad: ¡No! Existen múltiples fórmulas de la vacuna contra la influenza, tanto inyectables como en aerosol nasal. Las vacunas contra la influenza contienen virus inactivos o pequeños fragmentos del virus que no pueden causar la influenza. El aerosol nasal contiene virus vivos que han Read more…
Should I get screened for breast cancer?
General Health
Chana Davis, PhD
A: The answer depends on age, breast cancer risk, and more. For average risk cisgender women, regular screening mammograms are widely recommended from age 50 to 70. Earlier and later in life, the balance of benefits and risks is murkier in this population. There are additional considerations for those at higher risk of cancer, and Read more…
Do weighted blankets help me sleep better?
General Health Mental Health
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL; DR: Yes, weighted blankets can be a helpful part of improving your sleep and psychological health. THIS POST IS UPDATED with results from a recent experimental study showing that weighted blankets increase the sleep-promoting hormone melatonin. And don’t forget to pay attention to other factors that may be interfering with your sleep: schedule, Read more…
Refuerzos de COVID-19: Actualización de octubre de 2022
Families/Kids Posts en Español Vaccines
Heidi Schutz, PhD
El refuerzo de la vacuna contra el COVID-19 de Pfizer-BioNTech, bivalente está autorizada por la Administración de Alimentos y Medicamentos de EE.UU. (FDA, por sus siglas en Inglés) para su uso como dosis única de refuerzo en personas de 5 años y mayores y es recomendada por los Centros para el Control y la Prevención Read more…
Flu is hitting early and fiercely this year. Hospitals, especially pediatric hospitals, are filling up with a mix of RSV, COVID, and flu. We have vaccines for 2 of those 3 infections…let’s use them! Source: CDC Weekly U.S. Influenza Surveillance Report Link to Original FB Post
Recientemente compartimos publicaciones sobre la salud mental y la depresión.
General Health Mental Health Posts en EspañolHeidi Schutz, PhD
Publicación 1 Publicación 2 La gráfica que compartimos hoy fue creada por Pictonline @pictoline que muestra unas formas de acercarse a una persona que vive con depresión. La gráfica no fue creada por Querida Pandemia. Puede haber algunas inconsistencias en esta gráfica, las cuales hemos aclarado previamente. Para cualquier pregunta adicional sobre esta gráfica, por Read more…
Do flu shots work?
Infectious Diseases
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Yes. Annual flu vaccines prevent hundreds of thousands of cases of flu and save thousands of lives every year. The answer to the question “how well do they work” isn’t black and white because it changes from year to year, and even sometimes within a season. But even in a year when the flu vaccine Read more…
What does the science say about Daylight Saving Time?
General Health
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL; DR. Permanent Standard Time is best for our sleep and circadian biology, which is fundamental to overall health and well-being. Sleep and circadian scientists advocate for ending the twice annual shifting of the clock. However, rather than switching to permanent Daylight Saving Time (which has more light at the end of the day), Read more…
¿Sigue siendo importante que mis hijos reciban la vacuna COVID-19?
Families/Kids Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
¡Por supuesto que sí! Para niños hasta los 6 meses, nunca es demasiado tarde para darlea el regalo de la protección contra una enfermedad infecciosa que ha matado a más de 1400 niños en los EE. UU. y ha hospitalizado a muchos más. Nuevos datos del mundo real muestran que la vacuna COVID-19 protege contra Read more…
Can I take a flu vaccine if I have an egg allergy? 🥚🥚🥚
Vaccines
Megan Madsen, DO
A: Yes, you can! TL;DR: Even for people who have severe egg allergies, flu vaccines are safe and effective. The amount of egg protein is so tiny that it is very unlikely to cause an allergic reaction. There are also 2 available flu vaccines that contain no egg protein at all. Egg allergy occurs in Read more…
I often see the claim that 1 in 4 women have had an abortion. Is it really this common? Who are all these women?
Reproductive Health
Katherine Cartwright, DO, MPH
TL;DR: Based on 2014 rates, it’s true that 1 in 4 women in the United States has an abortion by the age of 45. Many of our preconceptions about who gets abortions are not true. The majority of women having abortions are already mothers, in their 20s, have some college or a college degree, and Read more…
Is it possible to have symptoms of depression because I had COVID recently?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Yes, it is. People can also have symptoms of anxiety and other mood symptoms after COVID too. This can also happen after other infections like the flu or even Epstein Barr Virus [(EBV), the one that often causes mononucleosis]. Between 20-30% of people can develop mental health symptoms* up to 6 months after COVID or Read more…
¡Feliz Día de los Muertos!
Posts en Español Uncategorized
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Les deseamos a todos ustedes y sus familias buenos recuerdos de sus seres queridos, hoy y siempre. Para saber más sobre el Día de Muertos, lee aquí: Las Nerdy Girls Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
What is this “RSV” I’ve been hearing about?
Infectious Diseases
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
RSV (respiratory syncytial virus infection) is one of the dozens of viruses that can cause “the common cold. But it’s one to watch out for: it’s highly contagious and unlike some of the other common cold causes, RSV can turn dangerous. Preemies, infants, young children; people with immune, lung, or heart disease; and older adults Read more…
What if I have an unplanned pregnancy? What are my options now that Roe was overturned?
Reproductive Health
A. August Burns, MPH, PA, CM
A: It’s important to know your legal rights. Abortion is still legal in many states, and other reproductive healthcare services remain protected by law. *Your Legal Right to Access Abortion Services* The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision did not outlaw abortion but gave the states the power to do so. Access to abortion now depends on Read more…
Efectos a largo plazo de COVID-19 en niños y adolescentes
Families/Kids Long COVID Posts en Español
Heidi Schutz, PhD
En esta publicación pasada discutimos información sobre qué tan común es el COVID largo en los niños. Publicación aquí La gráfica que compartimos hoy fue publicada en la revista académica Nature como parte de un artículo que describe los síntomas del COVID largo y su frecuencia en los niños y adolescentes. El análisis de varios Read more…
How can I tell if a news source is legit or not?
Data Literacy Uncertainty and Misinformation
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Follow five steps for vetting news sources from The News Literacy Project! TL:DR; Five steps include-web search the source, look for reporting standards, check for transparency, see how errors are handled, read a few news stories from that source. It can feel tricky to determine whether something you read online is from a legitimate Read more…
💥Refuerzos bivalentes aprobados para niños de hasta 5 años en EE.UU.
Families/Kids Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Para aquellos que esperan con ansias, si su hijo tiene ente 5 y 11 años cumplidos, ya puede recibir un refuerzo bivalente para protegerse ante Ómicron. (Todas las personas mayores de 12 años ya son elegibles). ❓¿Cuáles son las opciones de los refuerzos bivalentes? ➡️Moderna: para personas que tengan a partir de 6 años ➡️Pfizer: Read more…
What is prebunking?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
Tl;DR: Prebunking is an effective strategy to combat misinformation. Prebunking makes people aware in advance that they might be misled and teaches folks ways to recognize misinformation at the get-go. Prebunking, sometimes called attitudinal inoculation, alerts people in advance that misinformation and disinformation might be coming their way. Prebunking is an effective “heads up” for Read more…
NOW is the time….Go get your flu shot!
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Flu season is starting about a month early this year and cases are rising fast in both the US and UK. With a two-week lag between vaccination and full protection, the time for your flu shot is NOW! And the vaccine is a good match to circulating strains this year. Flu transmission dropped dramatically due Read more…
Hay toneladas de mitos y conceptos erróneos sobre la vacuna contra la influenza. ¡Es hora de analizar algunos de ellos y dejar las cosas claras.
Infectious Diseases Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
❌ Mito: La vacuna contra la influenza provoca la influeza. ✅ Realidad: ¡No! Existen múltiples fórmulas de la vacuna contra la influenza, tanto inyectables como en aerosol nasal. Las vacunas contra la influenza contienen virus inactivos o pequeños fragmentos del virus que no pueden causar la influenza. El aerosol nasal contiene virus vivos que han Read more…
Should I get screened for breast cancer?
General Health
Chana Davis, PhD
A: The answer depends on age, breast cancer risk, and more. For average risk cisgender women, regular screening mammograms are widely recommended from age 50 to 70. Earlier and later in life, the balance of benefits and risks is murkier in this population. There are additional considerations for those at higher risk of cancer, and Read more…
Do weighted blankets help me sleep better?
General Health Mental Health
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL; DR: Yes, weighted blankets can be a helpful part of improving your sleep and psychological health. THIS POST IS UPDATED with results from a recent experimental study showing that weighted blankets increase the sleep-promoting hormone melatonin. And don’t forget to pay attention to other factors that may be interfering with your sleep: schedule, Read more…
Refuerzos de COVID-19: Actualización de octubre de 2022
Families/Kids Posts en Español Vaccines
Heidi Schutz, PhD
El refuerzo de la vacuna contra el COVID-19 de Pfizer-BioNTech, bivalente está autorizada por la Administración de Alimentos y Medicamentos de EE.UU. (FDA, por sus siglas en Inglés) para su uso como dosis única de refuerzo en personas de 5 años y mayores y es recomendada por los Centros para el Control y la Prevención Read more…
Publicación 1 Publicación 2 La gráfica que compartimos hoy fue creada por Pictonline @pictoline que muestra unas formas de acercarse a una persona que vive con depresión. La gráfica no fue creada por Querida Pandemia. Puede haber algunas inconsistencias en esta gráfica, las cuales hemos aclarado previamente. Para cualquier pregunta adicional sobre esta gráfica, por Read more…
Do flu shots work?
Infectious DiseasesMalia Jones, PhD MPH
Yes. Annual flu vaccines prevent hundreds of thousands of cases of flu and save thousands of lives every year. The answer to the question “how well do they work” isn’t black and white because it changes from year to year, and even sometimes within a season. But even in a year when the flu vaccine Read more…
What does the science say about Daylight Saving Time?
General Health
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL; DR. Permanent Standard Time is best for our sleep and circadian biology, which is fundamental to overall health and well-being. Sleep and circadian scientists advocate for ending the twice annual shifting of the clock. However, rather than switching to permanent Daylight Saving Time (which has more light at the end of the day), Read more…
¿Sigue siendo importante que mis hijos reciban la vacuna COVID-19?
Families/Kids Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
¡Por supuesto que sí! Para niños hasta los 6 meses, nunca es demasiado tarde para darlea el regalo de la protección contra una enfermedad infecciosa que ha matado a más de 1400 niños en los EE. UU. y ha hospitalizado a muchos más. Nuevos datos del mundo real muestran que la vacuna COVID-19 protege contra Read more…
Can I take a flu vaccine if I have an egg allergy? 🥚🥚🥚
Vaccines
Megan Madsen, DO
A: Yes, you can! TL;DR: Even for people who have severe egg allergies, flu vaccines are safe and effective. The amount of egg protein is so tiny that it is very unlikely to cause an allergic reaction. There are also 2 available flu vaccines that contain no egg protein at all. Egg allergy occurs in Read more…
I often see the claim that 1 in 4 women have had an abortion. Is it really this common? Who are all these women?
Reproductive Health
Katherine Cartwright, DO, MPH
TL;DR: Based on 2014 rates, it’s true that 1 in 4 women in the United States has an abortion by the age of 45. Many of our preconceptions about who gets abortions are not true. The majority of women having abortions are already mothers, in their 20s, have some college or a college degree, and Read more…
Is it possible to have symptoms of depression because I had COVID recently?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Yes, it is. People can also have symptoms of anxiety and other mood symptoms after COVID too. This can also happen after other infections like the flu or even Epstein Barr Virus [(EBV), the one that often causes mononucleosis]. Between 20-30% of people can develop mental health symptoms* up to 6 months after COVID or Read more…
¡Feliz Día de los Muertos!
Posts en Español Uncategorized
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Les deseamos a todos ustedes y sus familias buenos recuerdos de sus seres queridos, hoy y siempre. Para saber más sobre el Día de Muertos, lee aquí: Las Nerdy Girls Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
What is this “RSV” I’ve been hearing about?
Infectious Diseases
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
RSV (respiratory syncytial virus infection) is one of the dozens of viruses that can cause “the common cold. But it’s one to watch out for: it’s highly contagious and unlike some of the other common cold causes, RSV can turn dangerous. Preemies, infants, young children; people with immune, lung, or heart disease; and older adults Read more…
What if I have an unplanned pregnancy? What are my options now that Roe was overturned?
Reproductive Health
A. August Burns, MPH, PA, CM
A: It’s important to know your legal rights. Abortion is still legal in many states, and other reproductive healthcare services remain protected by law. *Your Legal Right to Access Abortion Services* The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision did not outlaw abortion but gave the states the power to do so. Access to abortion now depends on Read more…
Efectos a largo plazo de COVID-19 en niños y adolescentes
Families/Kids Long COVID Posts en Español
Heidi Schutz, PhD
En esta publicación pasada discutimos información sobre qué tan común es el COVID largo en los niños. Publicación aquí La gráfica que compartimos hoy fue publicada en la revista académica Nature como parte de un artículo que describe los síntomas del COVID largo y su frecuencia en los niños y adolescentes. El análisis de varios Read more…
How can I tell if a news source is legit or not?
Data Literacy Uncertainty and Misinformation
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Follow five steps for vetting news sources from The News Literacy Project! TL:DR; Five steps include-web search the source, look for reporting standards, check for transparency, see how errors are handled, read a few news stories from that source. It can feel tricky to determine whether something you read online is from a legitimate Read more…
💥Refuerzos bivalentes aprobados para niños de hasta 5 años en EE.UU.
Families/Kids Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Para aquellos que esperan con ansias, si su hijo tiene ente 5 y 11 años cumplidos, ya puede recibir un refuerzo bivalente para protegerse ante Ómicron. (Todas las personas mayores de 12 años ya son elegibles). ❓¿Cuáles son las opciones de los refuerzos bivalentes? ➡️Moderna: para personas que tengan a partir de 6 años ➡️Pfizer: Read more…
What is prebunking?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
Tl;DR: Prebunking is an effective strategy to combat misinformation. Prebunking makes people aware in advance that they might be misled and teaches folks ways to recognize misinformation at the get-go. Prebunking, sometimes called attitudinal inoculation, alerts people in advance that misinformation and disinformation might be coming their way. Prebunking is an effective “heads up” for Read more…
NOW is the time….Go get your flu shot!
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Flu season is starting about a month early this year and cases are rising fast in both the US and UK. With a two-week lag between vaccination and full protection, the time for your flu shot is NOW! And the vaccine is a good match to circulating strains this year. Flu transmission dropped dramatically due Read more…
Hay toneladas de mitos y conceptos erróneos sobre la vacuna contra la influenza. ¡Es hora de analizar algunos de ellos y dejar las cosas claras.
Infectious Diseases Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
❌ Mito: La vacuna contra la influenza provoca la influeza. ✅ Realidad: ¡No! Existen múltiples fórmulas de la vacuna contra la influenza, tanto inyectables como en aerosol nasal. Las vacunas contra la influenza contienen virus inactivos o pequeños fragmentos del virus que no pueden causar la influenza. El aerosol nasal contiene virus vivos que han Read more…
Should I get screened for breast cancer?
General Health
Chana Davis, PhD
A: The answer depends on age, breast cancer risk, and more. For average risk cisgender women, regular screening mammograms are widely recommended from age 50 to 70. Earlier and later in life, the balance of benefits and risks is murkier in this population. There are additional considerations for those at higher risk of cancer, and Read more…
Do weighted blankets help me sleep better?
General Health Mental Health
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL; DR: Yes, weighted blankets can be a helpful part of improving your sleep and psychological health. THIS POST IS UPDATED with results from a recent experimental study showing that weighted blankets increase the sleep-promoting hormone melatonin. And don’t forget to pay attention to other factors that may be interfering with your sleep: schedule, Read more…
Refuerzos de COVID-19: Actualización de octubre de 2022
Families/Kids Posts en Español Vaccines
Heidi Schutz, PhD
El refuerzo de la vacuna contra el COVID-19 de Pfizer-BioNTech, bivalente está autorizada por la Administración de Alimentos y Medicamentos de EE.UU. (FDA, por sus siglas en Inglés) para su uso como dosis única de refuerzo en personas de 5 años y mayores y es recomendada por los Centros para el Control y la Prevención Read more…
Yes. Annual flu vaccines prevent hundreds of thousands of cases of flu and save thousands of lives every year. The answer to the question “how well do they work” isn’t black and white because it changes from year to year, and even sometimes within a season. But even in a year when the flu vaccine Read more…
What does the science say about Daylight Saving Time?
General HealthLauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL; DR. Permanent Standard Time is best for our sleep and circadian biology, which is fundamental to overall health and well-being. Sleep and circadian scientists advocate for ending the twice annual shifting of the clock. However, rather than switching to permanent Daylight Saving Time (which has more light at the end of the day), Read more…
¿Sigue siendo importante que mis hijos reciban la vacuna COVID-19?
Families/Kids Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
¡Por supuesto que sí! Para niños hasta los 6 meses, nunca es demasiado tarde para darlea el regalo de la protección contra una enfermedad infecciosa que ha matado a más de 1400 niños en los EE. UU. y ha hospitalizado a muchos más. Nuevos datos del mundo real muestran que la vacuna COVID-19 protege contra Read more…
Can I take a flu vaccine if I have an egg allergy? 🥚🥚🥚
Vaccines
Megan Madsen, DO
A: Yes, you can! TL;DR: Even for people who have severe egg allergies, flu vaccines are safe and effective. The amount of egg protein is so tiny that it is very unlikely to cause an allergic reaction. There are also 2 available flu vaccines that contain no egg protein at all. Egg allergy occurs in Read more…
I often see the claim that 1 in 4 women have had an abortion. Is it really this common? Who are all these women?
Reproductive Health
Katherine Cartwright, DO, MPH
TL;DR: Based on 2014 rates, it’s true that 1 in 4 women in the United States has an abortion by the age of 45. Many of our preconceptions about who gets abortions are not true. The majority of women having abortions are already mothers, in their 20s, have some college or a college degree, and Read more…
Is it possible to have symptoms of depression because I had COVID recently?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Yes, it is. People can also have symptoms of anxiety and other mood symptoms after COVID too. This can also happen after other infections like the flu or even Epstein Barr Virus [(EBV), the one that often causes mononucleosis]. Between 20-30% of people can develop mental health symptoms* up to 6 months after COVID or Read more…
¡Feliz Día de los Muertos!
Posts en Español Uncategorized
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Les deseamos a todos ustedes y sus familias buenos recuerdos de sus seres queridos, hoy y siempre. Para saber más sobre el Día de Muertos, lee aquí: Las Nerdy Girls Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
What is this “RSV” I’ve been hearing about?
Infectious Diseases
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
RSV (respiratory syncytial virus infection) is one of the dozens of viruses that can cause “the common cold. But it’s one to watch out for: it’s highly contagious and unlike some of the other common cold causes, RSV can turn dangerous. Preemies, infants, young children; people with immune, lung, or heart disease; and older adults Read more…
What if I have an unplanned pregnancy? What are my options now that Roe was overturned?
Reproductive Health
A. August Burns, MPH, PA, CM
A: It’s important to know your legal rights. Abortion is still legal in many states, and other reproductive healthcare services remain protected by law. *Your Legal Right to Access Abortion Services* The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision did not outlaw abortion but gave the states the power to do so. Access to abortion now depends on Read more…
Efectos a largo plazo de COVID-19 en niños y adolescentes
Families/Kids Long COVID Posts en Español
Heidi Schutz, PhD
En esta publicación pasada discutimos información sobre qué tan común es el COVID largo en los niños. Publicación aquí La gráfica que compartimos hoy fue publicada en la revista académica Nature como parte de un artículo que describe los síntomas del COVID largo y su frecuencia en los niños y adolescentes. El análisis de varios Read more…
How can I tell if a news source is legit or not?
Data Literacy Uncertainty and Misinformation
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Follow five steps for vetting news sources from The News Literacy Project! TL:DR; Five steps include-web search the source, look for reporting standards, check for transparency, see how errors are handled, read a few news stories from that source. It can feel tricky to determine whether something you read online is from a legitimate Read more…
💥Refuerzos bivalentes aprobados para niños de hasta 5 años en EE.UU.
Families/Kids Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Para aquellos que esperan con ansias, si su hijo tiene ente 5 y 11 años cumplidos, ya puede recibir un refuerzo bivalente para protegerse ante Ómicron. (Todas las personas mayores de 12 años ya son elegibles). ❓¿Cuáles son las opciones de los refuerzos bivalentes? ➡️Moderna: para personas que tengan a partir de 6 años ➡️Pfizer: Read more…
What is prebunking?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
Tl;DR: Prebunking is an effective strategy to combat misinformation. Prebunking makes people aware in advance that they might be misled and teaches folks ways to recognize misinformation at the get-go. Prebunking, sometimes called attitudinal inoculation, alerts people in advance that misinformation and disinformation might be coming their way. Prebunking is an effective “heads up” for Read more…
NOW is the time….Go get your flu shot!
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Flu season is starting about a month early this year and cases are rising fast in both the US and UK. With a two-week lag between vaccination and full protection, the time for your flu shot is NOW! And the vaccine is a good match to circulating strains this year. Flu transmission dropped dramatically due Read more…
Hay toneladas de mitos y conceptos erróneos sobre la vacuna contra la influenza. ¡Es hora de analizar algunos de ellos y dejar las cosas claras.
Infectious Diseases Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
❌ Mito: La vacuna contra la influenza provoca la influeza. ✅ Realidad: ¡No! Existen múltiples fórmulas de la vacuna contra la influenza, tanto inyectables como en aerosol nasal. Las vacunas contra la influenza contienen virus inactivos o pequeños fragmentos del virus que no pueden causar la influenza. El aerosol nasal contiene virus vivos que han Read more…
Should I get screened for breast cancer?
General Health
Chana Davis, PhD
A: The answer depends on age, breast cancer risk, and more. For average risk cisgender women, regular screening mammograms are widely recommended from age 50 to 70. Earlier and later in life, the balance of benefits and risks is murkier in this population. There are additional considerations for those at higher risk of cancer, and Read more…
Do weighted blankets help me sleep better?
General Health Mental Health
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL; DR: Yes, weighted blankets can be a helpful part of improving your sleep and psychological health. THIS POST IS UPDATED with results from a recent experimental study showing that weighted blankets increase the sleep-promoting hormone melatonin. And don’t forget to pay attention to other factors that may be interfering with your sleep: schedule, Read more…
Refuerzos de COVID-19: Actualización de octubre de 2022
Families/Kids Posts en Español Vaccines
Heidi Schutz, PhD
El refuerzo de la vacuna contra el COVID-19 de Pfizer-BioNTech, bivalente está autorizada por la Administración de Alimentos y Medicamentos de EE.UU. (FDA, por sus siglas en Inglés) para su uso como dosis única de refuerzo en personas de 5 años y mayores y es recomendada por los Centros para el Control y la Prevención Read more…
A: TL; DR. Permanent Standard Time is best for our sleep and circadian biology, which is fundamental to overall health and well-being. Sleep and circadian scientists advocate for ending the twice annual shifting of the clock. However, rather than switching to permanent Daylight Saving Time (which has more light at the end of the day), Read more…
¿Sigue siendo importante que mis hijos reciban la vacuna COVID-19?
Families/Kids Posts en Español VaccinesTita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
¡Por supuesto que sí! Para niños hasta los 6 meses, nunca es demasiado tarde para darlea el regalo de la protección contra una enfermedad infecciosa que ha matado a más de 1400 niños en los EE. UU. y ha hospitalizado a muchos más. Nuevos datos del mundo real muestran que la vacuna COVID-19 protege contra Read more…
Can I take a flu vaccine if I have an egg allergy? 🥚🥚🥚
Vaccines
Megan Madsen, DO
A: Yes, you can! TL;DR: Even for people who have severe egg allergies, flu vaccines are safe and effective. The amount of egg protein is so tiny that it is very unlikely to cause an allergic reaction. There are also 2 available flu vaccines that contain no egg protein at all. Egg allergy occurs in Read more…
I often see the claim that 1 in 4 women have had an abortion. Is it really this common? Who are all these women?
Reproductive Health
Katherine Cartwright, DO, MPH
TL;DR: Based on 2014 rates, it’s true that 1 in 4 women in the United States has an abortion by the age of 45. Many of our preconceptions about who gets abortions are not true. The majority of women having abortions are already mothers, in their 20s, have some college or a college degree, and Read more…
Is it possible to have symptoms of depression because I had COVID recently?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Yes, it is. People can also have symptoms of anxiety and other mood symptoms after COVID too. This can also happen after other infections like the flu or even Epstein Barr Virus [(EBV), the one that often causes mononucleosis]. Between 20-30% of people can develop mental health symptoms* up to 6 months after COVID or Read more…
¡Feliz Día de los Muertos!
Posts en Español Uncategorized
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Les deseamos a todos ustedes y sus familias buenos recuerdos de sus seres queridos, hoy y siempre. Para saber más sobre el Día de Muertos, lee aquí: Las Nerdy Girls Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
What is this “RSV” I’ve been hearing about?
Infectious Diseases
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
RSV (respiratory syncytial virus infection) is one of the dozens of viruses that can cause “the common cold. But it’s one to watch out for: it’s highly contagious and unlike some of the other common cold causes, RSV can turn dangerous. Preemies, infants, young children; people with immune, lung, or heart disease; and older adults Read more…
What if I have an unplanned pregnancy? What are my options now that Roe was overturned?
Reproductive Health
A. August Burns, MPH, PA, CM
A: It’s important to know your legal rights. Abortion is still legal in many states, and other reproductive healthcare services remain protected by law. *Your Legal Right to Access Abortion Services* The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision did not outlaw abortion but gave the states the power to do so. Access to abortion now depends on Read more…
Efectos a largo plazo de COVID-19 en niños y adolescentes
Families/Kids Long COVID Posts en Español
Heidi Schutz, PhD
En esta publicación pasada discutimos información sobre qué tan común es el COVID largo en los niños. Publicación aquí La gráfica que compartimos hoy fue publicada en la revista académica Nature como parte de un artículo que describe los síntomas del COVID largo y su frecuencia en los niños y adolescentes. El análisis de varios Read more…
How can I tell if a news source is legit or not?
Data Literacy Uncertainty and Misinformation
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Follow five steps for vetting news sources from The News Literacy Project! TL:DR; Five steps include-web search the source, look for reporting standards, check for transparency, see how errors are handled, read a few news stories from that source. It can feel tricky to determine whether something you read online is from a legitimate Read more…
💥Refuerzos bivalentes aprobados para niños de hasta 5 años en EE.UU.
Families/Kids Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Para aquellos que esperan con ansias, si su hijo tiene ente 5 y 11 años cumplidos, ya puede recibir un refuerzo bivalente para protegerse ante Ómicron. (Todas las personas mayores de 12 años ya son elegibles). ❓¿Cuáles son las opciones de los refuerzos bivalentes? ➡️Moderna: para personas que tengan a partir de 6 años ➡️Pfizer: Read more…
What is prebunking?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
Tl;DR: Prebunking is an effective strategy to combat misinformation. Prebunking makes people aware in advance that they might be misled and teaches folks ways to recognize misinformation at the get-go. Prebunking, sometimes called attitudinal inoculation, alerts people in advance that misinformation and disinformation might be coming their way. Prebunking is an effective “heads up” for Read more…
NOW is the time….Go get your flu shot!
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Flu season is starting about a month early this year and cases are rising fast in both the US and UK. With a two-week lag between vaccination and full protection, the time for your flu shot is NOW! And the vaccine is a good match to circulating strains this year. Flu transmission dropped dramatically due Read more…
Hay toneladas de mitos y conceptos erróneos sobre la vacuna contra la influenza. ¡Es hora de analizar algunos de ellos y dejar las cosas claras.
Infectious Diseases Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
❌ Mito: La vacuna contra la influenza provoca la influeza. ✅ Realidad: ¡No! Existen múltiples fórmulas de la vacuna contra la influenza, tanto inyectables como en aerosol nasal. Las vacunas contra la influenza contienen virus inactivos o pequeños fragmentos del virus que no pueden causar la influenza. El aerosol nasal contiene virus vivos que han Read more…
Should I get screened for breast cancer?
General Health
Chana Davis, PhD
A: The answer depends on age, breast cancer risk, and more. For average risk cisgender women, regular screening mammograms are widely recommended from age 50 to 70. Earlier and later in life, the balance of benefits and risks is murkier in this population. There are additional considerations for those at higher risk of cancer, and Read more…
Do weighted blankets help me sleep better?
General Health Mental Health
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL; DR: Yes, weighted blankets can be a helpful part of improving your sleep and psychological health. THIS POST IS UPDATED with results from a recent experimental study showing that weighted blankets increase the sleep-promoting hormone melatonin. And don’t forget to pay attention to other factors that may be interfering with your sleep: schedule, Read more…
Refuerzos de COVID-19: Actualización de octubre de 2022
Families/Kids Posts en Español Vaccines
Heidi Schutz, PhD
El refuerzo de la vacuna contra el COVID-19 de Pfizer-BioNTech, bivalente está autorizada por la Administración de Alimentos y Medicamentos de EE.UU. (FDA, por sus siglas en Inglés) para su uso como dosis única de refuerzo en personas de 5 años y mayores y es recomendada por los Centros para el Control y la Prevención Read more…
¡Por supuesto que sí! Para niños hasta los 6 meses, nunca es demasiado tarde para darlea el regalo de la protección contra una enfermedad infecciosa que ha matado a más de 1400 niños en los EE. UU. y ha hospitalizado a muchos más. Nuevos datos del mundo real muestran que la vacuna COVID-19 protege contra Read more…
Can I take a flu vaccine if I have an egg allergy? 🥚🥚🥚
VaccinesMegan Madsen, DO
A: Yes, you can! TL;DR: Even for people who have severe egg allergies, flu vaccines are safe and effective. The amount of egg protein is so tiny that it is very unlikely to cause an allergic reaction. There are also 2 available flu vaccines that contain no egg protein at all. Egg allergy occurs in Read more…
I often see the claim that 1 in 4 women have had an abortion. Is it really this common? Who are all these women?
Reproductive Health
Katherine Cartwright, DO, MPH
TL;DR: Based on 2014 rates, it’s true that 1 in 4 women in the United States has an abortion by the age of 45. Many of our preconceptions about who gets abortions are not true. The majority of women having abortions are already mothers, in their 20s, have some college or a college degree, and Read more…
Is it possible to have symptoms of depression because I had COVID recently?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Yes, it is. People can also have symptoms of anxiety and other mood symptoms after COVID too. This can also happen after other infections like the flu or even Epstein Barr Virus [(EBV), the one that often causes mononucleosis]. Between 20-30% of people can develop mental health symptoms* up to 6 months after COVID or Read more…
¡Feliz Día de los Muertos!
Posts en Español Uncategorized
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Les deseamos a todos ustedes y sus familias buenos recuerdos de sus seres queridos, hoy y siempre. Para saber más sobre el Día de Muertos, lee aquí: Las Nerdy Girls Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
What is this “RSV” I’ve been hearing about?
Infectious Diseases
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
RSV (respiratory syncytial virus infection) is one of the dozens of viruses that can cause “the common cold. But it’s one to watch out for: it’s highly contagious and unlike some of the other common cold causes, RSV can turn dangerous. Preemies, infants, young children; people with immune, lung, or heart disease; and older adults Read more…
What if I have an unplanned pregnancy? What are my options now that Roe was overturned?
Reproductive Health
A. August Burns, MPH, PA, CM
A: It’s important to know your legal rights. Abortion is still legal in many states, and other reproductive healthcare services remain protected by law. *Your Legal Right to Access Abortion Services* The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision did not outlaw abortion but gave the states the power to do so. Access to abortion now depends on Read more…
Efectos a largo plazo de COVID-19 en niños y adolescentes
Families/Kids Long COVID Posts en Español
Heidi Schutz, PhD
En esta publicación pasada discutimos información sobre qué tan común es el COVID largo en los niños. Publicación aquí La gráfica que compartimos hoy fue publicada en la revista académica Nature como parte de un artículo que describe los síntomas del COVID largo y su frecuencia en los niños y adolescentes. El análisis de varios Read more…
How can I tell if a news source is legit or not?
Data Literacy Uncertainty and Misinformation
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Follow five steps for vetting news sources from The News Literacy Project! TL:DR; Five steps include-web search the source, look for reporting standards, check for transparency, see how errors are handled, read a few news stories from that source. It can feel tricky to determine whether something you read online is from a legitimate Read more…
💥Refuerzos bivalentes aprobados para niños de hasta 5 años en EE.UU.
Families/Kids Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Para aquellos que esperan con ansias, si su hijo tiene ente 5 y 11 años cumplidos, ya puede recibir un refuerzo bivalente para protegerse ante Ómicron. (Todas las personas mayores de 12 años ya son elegibles). ❓¿Cuáles son las opciones de los refuerzos bivalentes? ➡️Moderna: para personas que tengan a partir de 6 años ➡️Pfizer: Read more…
What is prebunking?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
Tl;DR: Prebunking is an effective strategy to combat misinformation. Prebunking makes people aware in advance that they might be misled and teaches folks ways to recognize misinformation at the get-go. Prebunking, sometimes called attitudinal inoculation, alerts people in advance that misinformation and disinformation might be coming their way. Prebunking is an effective “heads up” for Read more…
NOW is the time….Go get your flu shot!
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Flu season is starting about a month early this year and cases are rising fast in both the US and UK. With a two-week lag between vaccination and full protection, the time for your flu shot is NOW! And the vaccine is a good match to circulating strains this year. Flu transmission dropped dramatically due Read more…
Hay toneladas de mitos y conceptos erróneos sobre la vacuna contra la influenza. ¡Es hora de analizar algunos de ellos y dejar las cosas claras.
Infectious Diseases Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
❌ Mito: La vacuna contra la influenza provoca la influeza. ✅ Realidad: ¡No! Existen múltiples fórmulas de la vacuna contra la influenza, tanto inyectables como en aerosol nasal. Las vacunas contra la influenza contienen virus inactivos o pequeños fragmentos del virus que no pueden causar la influenza. El aerosol nasal contiene virus vivos que han Read more…
Should I get screened for breast cancer?
General Health
Chana Davis, PhD
A: The answer depends on age, breast cancer risk, and more. For average risk cisgender women, regular screening mammograms are widely recommended from age 50 to 70. Earlier and later in life, the balance of benefits and risks is murkier in this population. There are additional considerations for those at higher risk of cancer, and Read more…
Do weighted blankets help me sleep better?
General Health Mental Health
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL; DR: Yes, weighted blankets can be a helpful part of improving your sleep and psychological health. THIS POST IS UPDATED with results from a recent experimental study showing that weighted blankets increase the sleep-promoting hormone melatonin. And don’t forget to pay attention to other factors that may be interfering with your sleep: schedule, Read more…
Refuerzos de COVID-19: Actualización de octubre de 2022
Families/Kids Posts en Español Vaccines
Heidi Schutz, PhD
El refuerzo de la vacuna contra el COVID-19 de Pfizer-BioNTech, bivalente está autorizada por la Administración de Alimentos y Medicamentos de EE.UU. (FDA, por sus siglas en Inglés) para su uso como dosis única de refuerzo en personas de 5 años y mayores y es recomendada por los Centros para el Control y la Prevención Read more…
A: Yes, you can! TL;DR: Even for people who have severe egg allergies, flu vaccines are safe and effective. The amount of egg protein is so tiny that it is very unlikely to cause an allergic reaction. There are also 2 available flu vaccines that contain no egg protein at all. Egg allergy occurs in Read more…
I often see the claim that 1 in 4 women have had an abortion. Is it really this common? Who are all these women?
Reproductive HealthKatherine Cartwright, DO, MPH
TL;DR: Based on 2014 rates, it’s true that 1 in 4 women in the United States has an abortion by the age of 45. Many of our preconceptions about who gets abortions are not true. The majority of women having abortions are already mothers, in their 20s, have some college or a college degree, and Read more…
Is it possible to have symptoms of depression because I had COVID recently?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Yes, it is. People can also have symptoms of anxiety and other mood symptoms after COVID too. This can also happen after other infections like the flu or even Epstein Barr Virus [(EBV), the one that often causes mononucleosis]. Between 20-30% of people can develop mental health symptoms* up to 6 months after COVID or Read more…
¡Feliz Día de los Muertos!
Posts en Español Uncategorized
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Les deseamos a todos ustedes y sus familias buenos recuerdos de sus seres queridos, hoy y siempre. Para saber más sobre el Día de Muertos, lee aquí: Las Nerdy Girls Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
What is this “RSV” I’ve been hearing about?
Infectious Diseases
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
RSV (respiratory syncytial virus infection) is one of the dozens of viruses that can cause “the common cold. But it’s one to watch out for: it’s highly contagious and unlike some of the other common cold causes, RSV can turn dangerous. Preemies, infants, young children; people with immune, lung, or heart disease; and older adults Read more…
What if I have an unplanned pregnancy? What are my options now that Roe was overturned?
Reproductive Health
A. August Burns, MPH, PA, CM
A: It’s important to know your legal rights. Abortion is still legal in many states, and other reproductive healthcare services remain protected by law. *Your Legal Right to Access Abortion Services* The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision did not outlaw abortion but gave the states the power to do so. Access to abortion now depends on Read more…
Efectos a largo plazo de COVID-19 en niños y adolescentes
Families/Kids Long COVID Posts en Español
Heidi Schutz, PhD
En esta publicación pasada discutimos información sobre qué tan común es el COVID largo en los niños. Publicación aquí La gráfica que compartimos hoy fue publicada en la revista académica Nature como parte de un artículo que describe los síntomas del COVID largo y su frecuencia en los niños y adolescentes. El análisis de varios Read more…
How can I tell if a news source is legit or not?
Data Literacy Uncertainty and Misinformation
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Follow five steps for vetting news sources from The News Literacy Project! TL:DR; Five steps include-web search the source, look for reporting standards, check for transparency, see how errors are handled, read a few news stories from that source. It can feel tricky to determine whether something you read online is from a legitimate Read more…
💥Refuerzos bivalentes aprobados para niños de hasta 5 años en EE.UU.
Families/Kids Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Para aquellos que esperan con ansias, si su hijo tiene ente 5 y 11 años cumplidos, ya puede recibir un refuerzo bivalente para protegerse ante Ómicron. (Todas las personas mayores de 12 años ya son elegibles). ❓¿Cuáles son las opciones de los refuerzos bivalentes? ➡️Moderna: para personas que tengan a partir de 6 años ➡️Pfizer: Read more…
What is prebunking?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
Tl;DR: Prebunking is an effective strategy to combat misinformation. Prebunking makes people aware in advance that they might be misled and teaches folks ways to recognize misinformation at the get-go. Prebunking, sometimes called attitudinal inoculation, alerts people in advance that misinformation and disinformation might be coming their way. Prebunking is an effective “heads up” for Read more…
NOW is the time….Go get your flu shot!
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Flu season is starting about a month early this year and cases are rising fast in both the US and UK. With a two-week lag between vaccination and full protection, the time for your flu shot is NOW! And the vaccine is a good match to circulating strains this year. Flu transmission dropped dramatically due Read more…
Hay toneladas de mitos y conceptos erróneos sobre la vacuna contra la influenza. ¡Es hora de analizar algunos de ellos y dejar las cosas claras.
Infectious Diseases Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
❌ Mito: La vacuna contra la influenza provoca la influeza. ✅ Realidad: ¡No! Existen múltiples fórmulas de la vacuna contra la influenza, tanto inyectables como en aerosol nasal. Las vacunas contra la influenza contienen virus inactivos o pequeños fragmentos del virus que no pueden causar la influenza. El aerosol nasal contiene virus vivos que han Read more…
Should I get screened for breast cancer?
General Health
Chana Davis, PhD
A: The answer depends on age, breast cancer risk, and more. For average risk cisgender women, regular screening mammograms are widely recommended from age 50 to 70. Earlier and later in life, the balance of benefits and risks is murkier in this population. There are additional considerations for those at higher risk of cancer, and Read more…
Do weighted blankets help me sleep better?
General Health Mental Health
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL; DR: Yes, weighted blankets can be a helpful part of improving your sleep and psychological health. THIS POST IS UPDATED with results from a recent experimental study showing that weighted blankets increase the sleep-promoting hormone melatonin. And don’t forget to pay attention to other factors that may be interfering with your sleep: schedule, Read more…
Refuerzos de COVID-19: Actualización de octubre de 2022
Families/Kids Posts en Español Vaccines
Heidi Schutz, PhD
El refuerzo de la vacuna contra el COVID-19 de Pfizer-BioNTech, bivalente está autorizada por la Administración de Alimentos y Medicamentos de EE.UU. (FDA, por sus siglas en Inglés) para su uso como dosis única de refuerzo en personas de 5 años y mayores y es recomendada por los Centros para el Control y la Prevención Read more…
TL;DR: Based on 2014 rates, it’s true that 1 in 4 women in the United States has an abortion by the age of 45. Many of our preconceptions about who gets abortions are not true. The majority of women having abortions are already mothers, in their 20s, have some college or a college degree, and Read more…
Is it possible to have symptoms of depression because I had COVID recently?
Mental HealthAparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Yes, it is. People can also have symptoms of anxiety and other mood symptoms after COVID too. This can also happen after other infections like the flu or even Epstein Barr Virus [(EBV), the one that often causes mononucleosis]. Between 20-30% of people can develop mental health symptoms* up to 6 months after COVID or Read more…
¡Feliz Día de los Muertos!
Posts en Español Uncategorized
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Les deseamos a todos ustedes y sus familias buenos recuerdos de sus seres queridos, hoy y siempre. Para saber más sobre el Día de Muertos, lee aquí: Las Nerdy Girls Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
What is this “RSV” I’ve been hearing about?
Infectious Diseases
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
RSV (respiratory syncytial virus infection) is one of the dozens of viruses that can cause “the common cold. But it’s one to watch out for: it’s highly contagious and unlike some of the other common cold causes, RSV can turn dangerous. Preemies, infants, young children; people with immune, lung, or heart disease; and older adults Read more…
What if I have an unplanned pregnancy? What are my options now that Roe was overturned?
Reproductive Health
A. August Burns, MPH, PA, CM
A: It’s important to know your legal rights. Abortion is still legal in many states, and other reproductive healthcare services remain protected by law. *Your Legal Right to Access Abortion Services* The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision did not outlaw abortion but gave the states the power to do so. Access to abortion now depends on Read more…
Efectos a largo plazo de COVID-19 en niños y adolescentes
Families/Kids Long COVID Posts en Español
Heidi Schutz, PhD
En esta publicación pasada discutimos información sobre qué tan común es el COVID largo en los niños. Publicación aquí La gráfica que compartimos hoy fue publicada en la revista académica Nature como parte de un artículo que describe los síntomas del COVID largo y su frecuencia en los niños y adolescentes. El análisis de varios Read more…
How can I tell if a news source is legit or not?
Data Literacy Uncertainty and Misinformation
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Follow five steps for vetting news sources from The News Literacy Project! TL:DR; Five steps include-web search the source, look for reporting standards, check for transparency, see how errors are handled, read a few news stories from that source. It can feel tricky to determine whether something you read online is from a legitimate Read more…
💥Refuerzos bivalentes aprobados para niños de hasta 5 años en EE.UU.
Families/Kids Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Para aquellos que esperan con ansias, si su hijo tiene ente 5 y 11 años cumplidos, ya puede recibir un refuerzo bivalente para protegerse ante Ómicron. (Todas las personas mayores de 12 años ya son elegibles). ❓¿Cuáles son las opciones de los refuerzos bivalentes? ➡️Moderna: para personas que tengan a partir de 6 años ➡️Pfizer: Read more…
What is prebunking?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
Tl;DR: Prebunking is an effective strategy to combat misinformation. Prebunking makes people aware in advance that they might be misled and teaches folks ways to recognize misinformation at the get-go. Prebunking, sometimes called attitudinal inoculation, alerts people in advance that misinformation and disinformation might be coming their way. Prebunking is an effective “heads up” for Read more…
NOW is the time….Go get your flu shot!
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Flu season is starting about a month early this year and cases are rising fast in both the US and UK. With a two-week lag between vaccination and full protection, the time for your flu shot is NOW! And the vaccine is a good match to circulating strains this year. Flu transmission dropped dramatically due Read more…
Hay toneladas de mitos y conceptos erróneos sobre la vacuna contra la influenza. ¡Es hora de analizar algunos de ellos y dejar las cosas claras.
Infectious Diseases Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
❌ Mito: La vacuna contra la influenza provoca la influeza. ✅ Realidad: ¡No! Existen múltiples fórmulas de la vacuna contra la influenza, tanto inyectables como en aerosol nasal. Las vacunas contra la influenza contienen virus inactivos o pequeños fragmentos del virus que no pueden causar la influenza. El aerosol nasal contiene virus vivos que han Read more…
Should I get screened for breast cancer?
General Health
Chana Davis, PhD
A: The answer depends on age, breast cancer risk, and more. For average risk cisgender women, regular screening mammograms are widely recommended from age 50 to 70. Earlier and later in life, the balance of benefits and risks is murkier in this population. There are additional considerations for those at higher risk of cancer, and Read more…
Do weighted blankets help me sleep better?
General Health Mental Health
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL; DR: Yes, weighted blankets can be a helpful part of improving your sleep and psychological health. THIS POST IS UPDATED with results from a recent experimental study showing that weighted blankets increase the sleep-promoting hormone melatonin. And don’t forget to pay attention to other factors that may be interfering with your sleep: schedule, Read more…
Refuerzos de COVID-19: Actualización de octubre de 2022
Families/Kids Posts en Español Vaccines
Heidi Schutz, PhD
El refuerzo de la vacuna contra el COVID-19 de Pfizer-BioNTech, bivalente está autorizada por la Administración de Alimentos y Medicamentos de EE.UU. (FDA, por sus siglas en Inglés) para su uso como dosis única de refuerzo en personas de 5 años y mayores y es recomendada por los Centros para el Control y la Prevención Read more…
Yes, it is. People can also have symptoms of anxiety and other mood symptoms after COVID too. This can also happen after other infections like the flu or even Epstein Barr Virus [(EBV), the one that often causes mononucleosis]. Between 20-30% of people can develop mental health symptoms* up to 6 months after COVID or Read more…
¡Feliz Día de los Muertos!
Posts en Español UncategorizedAparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Les deseamos a todos ustedes y sus familias buenos recuerdos de sus seres queridos, hoy y siempre. Para saber más sobre el Día de Muertos, lee aquí: Las Nerdy Girls Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
What is this “RSV” I’ve been hearing about?
Infectious Diseases
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
RSV (respiratory syncytial virus infection) is one of the dozens of viruses that can cause “the common cold. But it’s one to watch out for: it’s highly contagious and unlike some of the other common cold causes, RSV can turn dangerous. Preemies, infants, young children; people with immune, lung, or heart disease; and older adults Read more…
What if I have an unplanned pregnancy? What are my options now that Roe was overturned?
Reproductive Health
A. August Burns, MPH, PA, CM
A: It’s important to know your legal rights. Abortion is still legal in many states, and other reproductive healthcare services remain protected by law. *Your Legal Right to Access Abortion Services* The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision did not outlaw abortion but gave the states the power to do so. Access to abortion now depends on Read more…
Efectos a largo plazo de COVID-19 en niños y adolescentes
Families/Kids Long COVID Posts en Español
Heidi Schutz, PhD
En esta publicación pasada discutimos información sobre qué tan común es el COVID largo en los niños. Publicación aquí La gráfica que compartimos hoy fue publicada en la revista académica Nature como parte de un artículo que describe los síntomas del COVID largo y su frecuencia en los niños y adolescentes. El análisis de varios Read more…
How can I tell if a news source is legit or not?
Data Literacy Uncertainty and Misinformation
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Follow five steps for vetting news sources from The News Literacy Project! TL:DR; Five steps include-web search the source, look for reporting standards, check for transparency, see how errors are handled, read a few news stories from that source. It can feel tricky to determine whether something you read online is from a legitimate Read more…
💥Refuerzos bivalentes aprobados para niños de hasta 5 años en EE.UU.
Families/Kids Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Para aquellos que esperan con ansias, si su hijo tiene ente 5 y 11 años cumplidos, ya puede recibir un refuerzo bivalente para protegerse ante Ómicron. (Todas las personas mayores de 12 años ya son elegibles). ❓¿Cuáles son las opciones de los refuerzos bivalentes? ➡️Moderna: para personas que tengan a partir de 6 años ➡️Pfizer: Read more…
What is prebunking?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
Tl;DR: Prebunking is an effective strategy to combat misinformation. Prebunking makes people aware in advance that they might be misled and teaches folks ways to recognize misinformation at the get-go. Prebunking, sometimes called attitudinal inoculation, alerts people in advance that misinformation and disinformation might be coming their way. Prebunking is an effective “heads up” for Read more…
NOW is the time….Go get your flu shot!
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Flu season is starting about a month early this year and cases are rising fast in both the US and UK. With a two-week lag between vaccination and full protection, the time for your flu shot is NOW! And the vaccine is a good match to circulating strains this year. Flu transmission dropped dramatically due Read more…
Hay toneladas de mitos y conceptos erróneos sobre la vacuna contra la influenza. ¡Es hora de analizar algunos de ellos y dejar las cosas claras.
Infectious Diseases Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
❌ Mito: La vacuna contra la influenza provoca la influeza. ✅ Realidad: ¡No! Existen múltiples fórmulas de la vacuna contra la influenza, tanto inyectables como en aerosol nasal. Las vacunas contra la influenza contienen virus inactivos o pequeños fragmentos del virus que no pueden causar la influenza. El aerosol nasal contiene virus vivos que han Read more…
Should I get screened for breast cancer?
General Health
Chana Davis, PhD
A: The answer depends on age, breast cancer risk, and more. For average risk cisgender women, regular screening mammograms are widely recommended from age 50 to 70. Earlier and later in life, the balance of benefits and risks is murkier in this population. There are additional considerations for those at higher risk of cancer, and Read more…
Do weighted blankets help me sleep better?
General Health Mental Health
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL; DR: Yes, weighted blankets can be a helpful part of improving your sleep and psychological health. THIS POST IS UPDATED with results from a recent experimental study showing that weighted blankets increase the sleep-promoting hormone melatonin. And don’t forget to pay attention to other factors that may be interfering with your sleep: schedule, Read more…
Refuerzos de COVID-19: Actualización de octubre de 2022
Families/Kids Posts en Español Vaccines
Heidi Schutz, PhD
El refuerzo de la vacuna contra el COVID-19 de Pfizer-BioNTech, bivalente está autorizada por la Administración de Alimentos y Medicamentos de EE.UU. (FDA, por sus siglas en Inglés) para su uso como dosis única de refuerzo en personas de 5 años y mayores y es recomendada por los Centros para el Control y la Prevención Read more…
Les deseamos a todos ustedes y sus familias buenos recuerdos de sus seres queridos, hoy y siempre. Para saber más sobre el Día de Muertos, lee aquí: Las Nerdy Girls Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
What is this “RSV” I’ve been hearing about?
Infectious DiseasesMalia Jones, PhD MPH
RSV (respiratory syncytial virus infection) is one of the dozens of viruses that can cause “the common cold. But it’s one to watch out for: it’s highly contagious and unlike some of the other common cold causes, RSV can turn dangerous. Preemies, infants, young children; people with immune, lung, or heart disease; and older adults Read more…
What if I have an unplanned pregnancy? What are my options now that Roe was overturned?
Reproductive Health
A. August Burns, MPH, PA, CM
A: It’s important to know your legal rights. Abortion is still legal in many states, and other reproductive healthcare services remain protected by law. *Your Legal Right to Access Abortion Services* The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision did not outlaw abortion but gave the states the power to do so. Access to abortion now depends on Read more…
Efectos a largo plazo de COVID-19 en niños y adolescentes
Families/Kids Long COVID Posts en Español
Heidi Schutz, PhD
En esta publicación pasada discutimos información sobre qué tan común es el COVID largo en los niños. Publicación aquí La gráfica que compartimos hoy fue publicada en la revista académica Nature como parte de un artículo que describe los síntomas del COVID largo y su frecuencia en los niños y adolescentes. El análisis de varios Read more…
How can I tell if a news source is legit or not?
Data Literacy Uncertainty and Misinformation
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Follow five steps for vetting news sources from The News Literacy Project! TL:DR; Five steps include-web search the source, look for reporting standards, check for transparency, see how errors are handled, read a few news stories from that source. It can feel tricky to determine whether something you read online is from a legitimate Read more…
💥Refuerzos bivalentes aprobados para niños de hasta 5 años en EE.UU.
Families/Kids Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Para aquellos que esperan con ansias, si su hijo tiene ente 5 y 11 años cumplidos, ya puede recibir un refuerzo bivalente para protegerse ante Ómicron. (Todas las personas mayores de 12 años ya son elegibles). ❓¿Cuáles son las opciones de los refuerzos bivalentes? ➡️Moderna: para personas que tengan a partir de 6 años ➡️Pfizer: Read more…
What is prebunking?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
Tl;DR: Prebunking is an effective strategy to combat misinformation. Prebunking makes people aware in advance that they might be misled and teaches folks ways to recognize misinformation at the get-go. Prebunking, sometimes called attitudinal inoculation, alerts people in advance that misinformation and disinformation might be coming their way. Prebunking is an effective “heads up” for Read more…
NOW is the time….Go get your flu shot!
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Flu season is starting about a month early this year and cases are rising fast in both the US and UK. With a two-week lag between vaccination and full protection, the time for your flu shot is NOW! And the vaccine is a good match to circulating strains this year. Flu transmission dropped dramatically due Read more…
Hay toneladas de mitos y conceptos erróneos sobre la vacuna contra la influenza. ¡Es hora de analizar algunos de ellos y dejar las cosas claras.
Infectious Diseases Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
❌ Mito: La vacuna contra la influenza provoca la influeza. ✅ Realidad: ¡No! Existen múltiples fórmulas de la vacuna contra la influenza, tanto inyectables como en aerosol nasal. Las vacunas contra la influenza contienen virus inactivos o pequeños fragmentos del virus que no pueden causar la influenza. El aerosol nasal contiene virus vivos que han Read more…
Should I get screened for breast cancer?
General Health
Chana Davis, PhD
A: The answer depends on age, breast cancer risk, and more. For average risk cisgender women, regular screening mammograms are widely recommended from age 50 to 70. Earlier and later in life, the balance of benefits and risks is murkier in this population. There are additional considerations for those at higher risk of cancer, and Read more…
Do weighted blankets help me sleep better?
General Health Mental Health
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL; DR: Yes, weighted blankets can be a helpful part of improving your sleep and psychological health. THIS POST IS UPDATED with results from a recent experimental study showing that weighted blankets increase the sleep-promoting hormone melatonin. And don’t forget to pay attention to other factors that may be interfering with your sleep: schedule, Read more…
Refuerzos de COVID-19: Actualización de octubre de 2022
Families/Kids Posts en Español Vaccines
Heidi Schutz, PhD
El refuerzo de la vacuna contra el COVID-19 de Pfizer-BioNTech, bivalente está autorizada por la Administración de Alimentos y Medicamentos de EE.UU. (FDA, por sus siglas en Inglés) para su uso como dosis única de refuerzo en personas de 5 años y mayores y es recomendada por los Centros para el Control y la Prevención Read more…
RSV (respiratory syncytial virus infection) is one of the dozens of viruses that can cause “the common cold. But it’s one to watch out for: it’s highly contagious and unlike some of the other common cold causes, RSV can turn dangerous. Preemies, infants, young children; people with immune, lung, or heart disease; and older adults Read more…
What if I have an unplanned pregnancy? What are my options now that Roe was overturned?
Reproductive HealthA. August Burns, MPH, PA, CM
A: It’s important to know your legal rights. Abortion is still legal in many states, and other reproductive healthcare services remain protected by law. *Your Legal Right to Access Abortion Services* The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision did not outlaw abortion but gave the states the power to do so. Access to abortion now depends on Read more…
Efectos a largo plazo de COVID-19 en niños y adolescentes
Families/Kids Long COVID Posts en Español
Heidi Schutz, PhD
En esta publicación pasada discutimos información sobre qué tan común es el COVID largo en los niños. Publicación aquí La gráfica que compartimos hoy fue publicada en la revista académica Nature como parte de un artículo que describe los síntomas del COVID largo y su frecuencia en los niños y adolescentes. El análisis de varios Read more…
How can I tell if a news source is legit or not?
Data Literacy Uncertainty and Misinformation
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Follow five steps for vetting news sources from The News Literacy Project! TL:DR; Five steps include-web search the source, look for reporting standards, check for transparency, see how errors are handled, read a few news stories from that source. It can feel tricky to determine whether something you read online is from a legitimate Read more…
💥Refuerzos bivalentes aprobados para niños de hasta 5 años en EE.UU.
Families/Kids Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Para aquellos que esperan con ansias, si su hijo tiene ente 5 y 11 años cumplidos, ya puede recibir un refuerzo bivalente para protegerse ante Ómicron. (Todas las personas mayores de 12 años ya son elegibles). ❓¿Cuáles son las opciones de los refuerzos bivalentes? ➡️Moderna: para personas que tengan a partir de 6 años ➡️Pfizer: Read more…
What is prebunking?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
Tl;DR: Prebunking is an effective strategy to combat misinformation. Prebunking makes people aware in advance that they might be misled and teaches folks ways to recognize misinformation at the get-go. Prebunking, sometimes called attitudinal inoculation, alerts people in advance that misinformation and disinformation might be coming their way. Prebunking is an effective “heads up” for Read more…
NOW is the time….Go get your flu shot!
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Flu season is starting about a month early this year and cases are rising fast in both the US and UK. With a two-week lag between vaccination and full protection, the time for your flu shot is NOW! And the vaccine is a good match to circulating strains this year. Flu transmission dropped dramatically due Read more…
Hay toneladas de mitos y conceptos erróneos sobre la vacuna contra la influenza. ¡Es hora de analizar algunos de ellos y dejar las cosas claras.
Infectious Diseases Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
❌ Mito: La vacuna contra la influenza provoca la influeza. ✅ Realidad: ¡No! Existen múltiples fórmulas de la vacuna contra la influenza, tanto inyectables como en aerosol nasal. Las vacunas contra la influenza contienen virus inactivos o pequeños fragmentos del virus que no pueden causar la influenza. El aerosol nasal contiene virus vivos que han Read more…
Should I get screened for breast cancer?
General Health
Chana Davis, PhD
A: The answer depends on age, breast cancer risk, and more. For average risk cisgender women, regular screening mammograms are widely recommended from age 50 to 70. Earlier and later in life, the balance of benefits and risks is murkier in this population. There are additional considerations for those at higher risk of cancer, and Read more…
Do weighted blankets help me sleep better?
General Health Mental Health
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL; DR: Yes, weighted blankets can be a helpful part of improving your sleep and psychological health. THIS POST IS UPDATED with results from a recent experimental study showing that weighted blankets increase the sleep-promoting hormone melatonin. And don’t forget to pay attention to other factors that may be interfering with your sleep: schedule, Read more…
Refuerzos de COVID-19: Actualización de octubre de 2022
Families/Kids Posts en Español Vaccines
Heidi Schutz, PhD
El refuerzo de la vacuna contra el COVID-19 de Pfizer-BioNTech, bivalente está autorizada por la Administración de Alimentos y Medicamentos de EE.UU. (FDA, por sus siglas en Inglés) para su uso como dosis única de refuerzo en personas de 5 años y mayores y es recomendada por los Centros para el Control y la Prevención Read more…
A: It’s important to know your legal rights. Abortion is still legal in many states, and other reproductive healthcare services remain protected by law. *Your Legal Right to Access Abortion Services* The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision did not outlaw abortion but gave the states the power to do so. Access to abortion now depends on Read more…
Efectos a largo plazo de COVID-19 en niños y adolescentes
Families/Kids Long COVID Posts en EspañolHeidi Schutz, PhD
En esta publicación pasada discutimos información sobre qué tan común es el COVID largo en los niños. Publicación aquí La gráfica que compartimos hoy fue publicada en la revista académica Nature como parte de un artículo que describe los síntomas del COVID largo y su frecuencia en los niños y adolescentes. El análisis de varios Read more…
How can I tell if a news source is legit or not?
Data Literacy Uncertainty and Misinformation
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Follow five steps for vetting news sources from The News Literacy Project! TL:DR; Five steps include-web search the source, look for reporting standards, check for transparency, see how errors are handled, read a few news stories from that source. It can feel tricky to determine whether something you read online is from a legitimate Read more…
💥Refuerzos bivalentes aprobados para niños de hasta 5 años en EE.UU.
Families/Kids Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Para aquellos que esperan con ansias, si su hijo tiene ente 5 y 11 años cumplidos, ya puede recibir un refuerzo bivalente para protegerse ante Ómicron. (Todas las personas mayores de 12 años ya son elegibles). ❓¿Cuáles son las opciones de los refuerzos bivalentes? ➡️Moderna: para personas que tengan a partir de 6 años ➡️Pfizer: Read more…
What is prebunking?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
Tl;DR: Prebunking is an effective strategy to combat misinformation. Prebunking makes people aware in advance that they might be misled and teaches folks ways to recognize misinformation at the get-go. Prebunking, sometimes called attitudinal inoculation, alerts people in advance that misinformation and disinformation might be coming their way. Prebunking is an effective “heads up” for Read more…
NOW is the time….Go get your flu shot!
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Flu season is starting about a month early this year and cases are rising fast in both the US and UK. With a two-week lag between vaccination and full protection, the time for your flu shot is NOW! And the vaccine is a good match to circulating strains this year. Flu transmission dropped dramatically due Read more…
Hay toneladas de mitos y conceptos erróneos sobre la vacuna contra la influenza. ¡Es hora de analizar algunos de ellos y dejar las cosas claras.
Infectious Diseases Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
❌ Mito: La vacuna contra la influenza provoca la influeza. ✅ Realidad: ¡No! Existen múltiples fórmulas de la vacuna contra la influenza, tanto inyectables como en aerosol nasal. Las vacunas contra la influenza contienen virus inactivos o pequeños fragmentos del virus que no pueden causar la influenza. El aerosol nasal contiene virus vivos que han Read more…
Should I get screened for breast cancer?
General Health
Chana Davis, PhD
A: The answer depends on age, breast cancer risk, and more. For average risk cisgender women, regular screening mammograms are widely recommended from age 50 to 70. Earlier and later in life, the balance of benefits and risks is murkier in this population. There are additional considerations for those at higher risk of cancer, and Read more…
Do weighted blankets help me sleep better?
General Health Mental Health
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL; DR: Yes, weighted blankets can be a helpful part of improving your sleep and psychological health. THIS POST IS UPDATED with results from a recent experimental study showing that weighted blankets increase the sleep-promoting hormone melatonin. And don’t forget to pay attention to other factors that may be interfering with your sleep: schedule, Read more…
Refuerzos de COVID-19: Actualización de octubre de 2022
Families/Kids Posts en Español Vaccines
Heidi Schutz, PhD
El refuerzo de la vacuna contra el COVID-19 de Pfizer-BioNTech, bivalente está autorizada por la Administración de Alimentos y Medicamentos de EE.UU. (FDA, por sus siglas en Inglés) para su uso como dosis única de refuerzo en personas de 5 años y mayores y es recomendada por los Centros para el Control y la Prevención Read more…
En esta publicación pasada discutimos información sobre qué tan común es el COVID largo en los niños. Publicación aquí La gráfica que compartimos hoy fue publicada en la revista académica Nature como parte de un artículo que describe los síntomas del COVID largo y su frecuencia en los niños y adolescentes. El análisis de varios Read more…
How can I tell if a news source is legit or not?
Data Literacy Uncertainty and MisinformationAmanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Follow five steps for vetting news sources from The News Literacy Project! TL:DR; Five steps include-web search the source, look for reporting standards, check for transparency, see how errors are handled, read a few news stories from that source. It can feel tricky to determine whether something you read online is from a legitimate Read more…
💥Refuerzos bivalentes aprobados para niños de hasta 5 años en EE.UU.
Families/Kids Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Para aquellos que esperan con ansias, si su hijo tiene ente 5 y 11 años cumplidos, ya puede recibir un refuerzo bivalente para protegerse ante Ómicron. (Todas las personas mayores de 12 años ya son elegibles). ❓¿Cuáles son las opciones de los refuerzos bivalentes? ➡️Moderna: para personas que tengan a partir de 6 años ➡️Pfizer: Read more…
What is prebunking?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
Tl;DR: Prebunking is an effective strategy to combat misinformation. Prebunking makes people aware in advance that they might be misled and teaches folks ways to recognize misinformation at the get-go. Prebunking, sometimes called attitudinal inoculation, alerts people in advance that misinformation and disinformation might be coming their way. Prebunking is an effective “heads up” for Read more…
NOW is the time….Go get your flu shot!
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Flu season is starting about a month early this year and cases are rising fast in both the US and UK. With a two-week lag between vaccination and full protection, the time for your flu shot is NOW! And the vaccine is a good match to circulating strains this year. Flu transmission dropped dramatically due Read more…
Hay toneladas de mitos y conceptos erróneos sobre la vacuna contra la influenza. ¡Es hora de analizar algunos de ellos y dejar las cosas claras.
Infectious Diseases Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
❌ Mito: La vacuna contra la influenza provoca la influeza. ✅ Realidad: ¡No! Existen múltiples fórmulas de la vacuna contra la influenza, tanto inyectables como en aerosol nasal. Las vacunas contra la influenza contienen virus inactivos o pequeños fragmentos del virus que no pueden causar la influenza. El aerosol nasal contiene virus vivos que han Read more…
Should I get screened for breast cancer?
General Health
Chana Davis, PhD
A: The answer depends on age, breast cancer risk, and more. For average risk cisgender women, regular screening mammograms are widely recommended from age 50 to 70. Earlier and later in life, the balance of benefits and risks is murkier in this population. There are additional considerations for those at higher risk of cancer, and Read more…
Do weighted blankets help me sleep better?
General Health Mental Health
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL; DR: Yes, weighted blankets can be a helpful part of improving your sleep and psychological health. THIS POST IS UPDATED with results from a recent experimental study showing that weighted blankets increase the sleep-promoting hormone melatonin. And don’t forget to pay attention to other factors that may be interfering with your sleep: schedule, Read more…
Refuerzos de COVID-19: Actualización de octubre de 2022
Families/Kids Posts en Español Vaccines
Heidi Schutz, PhD
El refuerzo de la vacuna contra el COVID-19 de Pfizer-BioNTech, bivalente está autorizada por la Administración de Alimentos y Medicamentos de EE.UU. (FDA, por sus siglas en Inglés) para su uso como dosis única de refuerzo en personas de 5 años y mayores y es recomendada por los Centros para el Control y la Prevención Read more…
A: Follow five steps for vetting news sources from The News Literacy Project! TL:DR; Five steps include-web search the source, look for reporting standards, check for transparency, see how errors are handled, read a few news stories from that source. It can feel tricky to determine whether something you read online is from a legitimate Read more…
💥Refuerzos bivalentes aprobados para niños de hasta 5 años en EE.UU.
Families/Kids Posts en Español VaccinesSandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Para aquellos que esperan con ansias, si su hijo tiene ente 5 y 11 años cumplidos, ya puede recibir un refuerzo bivalente para protegerse ante Ómicron. (Todas las personas mayores de 12 años ya son elegibles). ❓¿Cuáles son las opciones de los refuerzos bivalentes? ➡️Moderna: para personas que tengan a partir de 6 años ➡️Pfizer: Read more…
What is prebunking?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
Tl;DR: Prebunking is an effective strategy to combat misinformation. Prebunking makes people aware in advance that they might be misled and teaches folks ways to recognize misinformation at the get-go. Prebunking, sometimes called attitudinal inoculation, alerts people in advance that misinformation and disinformation might be coming their way. Prebunking is an effective “heads up” for Read more…
NOW is the time….Go get your flu shot!
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Flu season is starting about a month early this year and cases are rising fast in both the US and UK. With a two-week lag between vaccination and full protection, the time for your flu shot is NOW! And the vaccine is a good match to circulating strains this year. Flu transmission dropped dramatically due Read more…
Hay toneladas de mitos y conceptos erróneos sobre la vacuna contra la influenza. ¡Es hora de analizar algunos de ellos y dejar las cosas claras.
Infectious Diseases Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
❌ Mito: La vacuna contra la influenza provoca la influeza. ✅ Realidad: ¡No! Existen múltiples fórmulas de la vacuna contra la influenza, tanto inyectables como en aerosol nasal. Las vacunas contra la influenza contienen virus inactivos o pequeños fragmentos del virus que no pueden causar la influenza. El aerosol nasal contiene virus vivos que han Read more…
Should I get screened for breast cancer?
General Health
Chana Davis, PhD
A: The answer depends on age, breast cancer risk, and more. For average risk cisgender women, regular screening mammograms are widely recommended from age 50 to 70. Earlier and later in life, the balance of benefits and risks is murkier in this population. There are additional considerations for those at higher risk of cancer, and Read more…
Do weighted blankets help me sleep better?
General Health Mental Health
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL; DR: Yes, weighted blankets can be a helpful part of improving your sleep and psychological health. THIS POST IS UPDATED with results from a recent experimental study showing that weighted blankets increase the sleep-promoting hormone melatonin. And don’t forget to pay attention to other factors that may be interfering with your sleep: schedule, Read more…
Refuerzos de COVID-19: Actualización de octubre de 2022
Families/Kids Posts en Español Vaccines
Heidi Schutz, PhD
El refuerzo de la vacuna contra el COVID-19 de Pfizer-BioNTech, bivalente está autorizada por la Administración de Alimentos y Medicamentos de EE.UU. (FDA, por sus siglas en Inglés) para su uso como dosis única de refuerzo en personas de 5 años y mayores y es recomendada por los Centros para el Control y la Prevención Read more…
Para aquellos que esperan con ansias, si su hijo tiene ente 5 y 11 años cumplidos, ya puede recibir un refuerzo bivalente para protegerse ante Ómicron. (Todas las personas mayores de 12 años ya son elegibles). ❓¿Cuáles son las opciones de los refuerzos bivalentes? ➡️Moderna: para personas que tengan a partir de 6 años ➡️Pfizer: Read more…
What is prebunking?
Uncertainty and MisinformationSarah Whitley Coles, MD
Tl;DR: Prebunking is an effective strategy to combat misinformation. Prebunking makes people aware in advance that they might be misled and teaches folks ways to recognize misinformation at the get-go. Prebunking, sometimes called attitudinal inoculation, alerts people in advance that misinformation and disinformation might be coming their way. Prebunking is an effective “heads up” for Read more…
NOW is the time….Go get your flu shot!
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Flu season is starting about a month early this year and cases are rising fast in both the US and UK. With a two-week lag between vaccination and full protection, the time for your flu shot is NOW! And the vaccine is a good match to circulating strains this year. Flu transmission dropped dramatically due Read more…
Hay toneladas de mitos y conceptos erróneos sobre la vacuna contra la influenza. ¡Es hora de analizar algunos de ellos y dejar las cosas claras.
Infectious Diseases Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
❌ Mito: La vacuna contra la influenza provoca la influeza. ✅ Realidad: ¡No! Existen múltiples fórmulas de la vacuna contra la influenza, tanto inyectables como en aerosol nasal. Las vacunas contra la influenza contienen virus inactivos o pequeños fragmentos del virus que no pueden causar la influenza. El aerosol nasal contiene virus vivos que han Read more…
Should I get screened for breast cancer?
General Health
Chana Davis, PhD
A: The answer depends on age, breast cancer risk, and more. For average risk cisgender women, regular screening mammograms are widely recommended from age 50 to 70. Earlier and later in life, the balance of benefits and risks is murkier in this population. There are additional considerations for those at higher risk of cancer, and Read more…
Do weighted blankets help me sleep better?
General Health Mental Health
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL; DR: Yes, weighted blankets can be a helpful part of improving your sleep and psychological health. THIS POST IS UPDATED with results from a recent experimental study showing that weighted blankets increase the sleep-promoting hormone melatonin. And don’t forget to pay attention to other factors that may be interfering with your sleep: schedule, Read more…
Refuerzos de COVID-19: Actualización de octubre de 2022
Families/Kids Posts en Español Vaccines
Heidi Schutz, PhD
El refuerzo de la vacuna contra el COVID-19 de Pfizer-BioNTech, bivalente está autorizada por la Administración de Alimentos y Medicamentos de EE.UU. (FDA, por sus siglas en Inglés) para su uso como dosis única de refuerzo en personas de 5 años y mayores y es recomendada por los Centros para el Control y la Prevención Read more…
Tl;DR: Prebunking is an effective strategy to combat misinformation. Prebunking makes people aware in advance that they might be misled and teaches folks ways to recognize misinformation at the get-go. Prebunking, sometimes called attitudinal inoculation, alerts people in advance that misinformation and disinformation might be coming their way. Prebunking is an effective “heads up” for Read more…
NOW is the time….Go get your flu shot!
Infectious Diseases VaccinesJennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Flu season is starting about a month early this year and cases are rising fast in both the US and UK. With a two-week lag between vaccination and full protection, the time for your flu shot is NOW! And the vaccine is a good match to circulating strains this year. Flu transmission dropped dramatically due Read more…
Hay toneladas de mitos y conceptos erróneos sobre la vacuna contra la influenza. ¡Es hora de analizar algunos de ellos y dejar las cosas claras.
Infectious Diseases Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
❌ Mito: La vacuna contra la influenza provoca la influeza. ✅ Realidad: ¡No! Existen múltiples fórmulas de la vacuna contra la influenza, tanto inyectables como en aerosol nasal. Las vacunas contra la influenza contienen virus inactivos o pequeños fragmentos del virus que no pueden causar la influenza. El aerosol nasal contiene virus vivos que han Read more…
Should I get screened for breast cancer?
General Health
Chana Davis, PhD
A: The answer depends on age, breast cancer risk, and more. For average risk cisgender women, regular screening mammograms are widely recommended from age 50 to 70. Earlier and later in life, the balance of benefits and risks is murkier in this population. There are additional considerations for those at higher risk of cancer, and Read more…
Do weighted blankets help me sleep better?
General Health Mental Health
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL; DR: Yes, weighted blankets can be a helpful part of improving your sleep and psychological health. THIS POST IS UPDATED with results from a recent experimental study showing that weighted blankets increase the sleep-promoting hormone melatonin. And don’t forget to pay attention to other factors that may be interfering with your sleep: schedule, Read more…
Refuerzos de COVID-19: Actualización de octubre de 2022
Families/Kids Posts en Español Vaccines
Heidi Schutz, PhD
El refuerzo de la vacuna contra el COVID-19 de Pfizer-BioNTech, bivalente está autorizada por la Administración de Alimentos y Medicamentos de EE.UU. (FDA, por sus siglas en Inglés) para su uso como dosis única de refuerzo en personas de 5 años y mayores y es recomendada por los Centros para el Control y la Prevención Read more…
Flu season is starting about a month early this year and cases are rising fast in both the US and UK. With a two-week lag between vaccination and full protection, the time for your flu shot is NOW! And the vaccine is a good match to circulating strains this year. Flu transmission dropped dramatically due Read more…
Hay toneladas de mitos y conceptos erróneos sobre la vacuna contra la influenza. ¡Es hora de analizar algunos de ellos y dejar las cosas claras.
Infectious Diseases Posts en EspañolTita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
❌ Mito: La vacuna contra la influenza provoca la influeza. ✅ Realidad: ¡No! Existen múltiples fórmulas de la vacuna contra la influenza, tanto inyectables como en aerosol nasal. Las vacunas contra la influenza contienen virus inactivos o pequeños fragmentos del virus que no pueden causar la influenza. El aerosol nasal contiene virus vivos que han Read more…
Should I get screened for breast cancer?
General Health
Chana Davis, PhD
A: The answer depends on age, breast cancer risk, and more. For average risk cisgender women, regular screening mammograms are widely recommended from age 50 to 70. Earlier and later in life, the balance of benefits and risks is murkier in this population. There are additional considerations for those at higher risk of cancer, and Read more…
Do weighted blankets help me sleep better?
General Health Mental Health
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL; DR: Yes, weighted blankets can be a helpful part of improving your sleep and psychological health. THIS POST IS UPDATED with results from a recent experimental study showing that weighted blankets increase the sleep-promoting hormone melatonin. And don’t forget to pay attention to other factors that may be interfering with your sleep: schedule, Read more…
Refuerzos de COVID-19: Actualización de octubre de 2022
Families/Kids Posts en Español Vaccines
Heidi Schutz, PhD
El refuerzo de la vacuna contra el COVID-19 de Pfizer-BioNTech, bivalente está autorizada por la Administración de Alimentos y Medicamentos de EE.UU. (FDA, por sus siglas en Inglés) para su uso como dosis única de refuerzo en personas de 5 años y mayores y es recomendada por los Centros para el Control y la Prevención Read more…
❌ Mito: La vacuna contra la influenza provoca la influeza. ✅ Realidad: ¡No! Existen múltiples fórmulas de la vacuna contra la influenza, tanto inyectables como en aerosol nasal. Las vacunas contra la influenza contienen virus inactivos o pequeños fragmentos del virus que no pueden causar la influenza. El aerosol nasal contiene virus vivos que han Read more…
Should I get screened for breast cancer?
General HealthChana Davis, PhD
A: The answer depends on age, breast cancer risk, and more. For average risk cisgender women, regular screening mammograms are widely recommended from age 50 to 70. Earlier and later in life, the balance of benefits and risks is murkier in this population. There are additional considerations for those at higher risk of cancer, and Read more…
Do weighted blankets help me sleep better?
General Health Mental Health
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL; DR: Yes, weighted blankets can be a helpful part of improving your sleep and psychological health. THIS POST IS UPDATED with results from a recent experimental study showing that weighted blankets increase the sleep-promoting hormone melatonin. And don’t forget to pay attention to other factors that may be interfering with your sleep: schedule, Read more…
Refuerzos de COVID-19: Actualización de octubre de 2022
Families/Kids Posts en Español Vaccines
Heidi Schutz, PhD
El refuerzo de la vacuna contra el COVID-19 de Pfizer-BioNTech, bivalente está autorizada por la Administración de Alimentos y Medicamentos de EE.UU. (FDA, por sus siglas en Inglés) para su uso como dosis única de refuerzo en personas de 5 años y mayores y es recomendada por los Centros para el Control y la Prevención Read more…
A: The answer depends on age, breast cancer risk, and more. For average risk cisgender women, regular screening mammograms are widely recommended from age 50 to 70. Earlier and later in life, the balance of benefits and risks is murkier in this population. There are additional considerations for those at higher risk of cancer, and Read more…
Do weighted blankets help me sleep better?
General Health Mental HealthLauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL; DR: Yes, weighted blankets can be a helpful part of improving your sleep and psychological health. THIS POST IS UPDATED with results from a recent experimental study showing that weighted blankets increase the sleep-promoting hormone melatonin. And don’t forget to pay attention to other factors that may be interfering with your sleep: schedule, Read more…
Refuerzos de COVID-19: Actualización de octubre de 2022
Families/Kids Posts en Español Vaccines
Heidi Schutz, PhD
El refuerzo de la vacuna contra el COVID-19 de Pfizer-BioNTech, bivalente está autorizada por la Administración de Alimentos y Medicamentos de EE.UU. (FDA, por sus siglas en Inglés) para su uso como dosis única de refuerzo en personas de 5 años y mayores y es recomendada por los Centros para el Control y la Prevención Read more…
A: TL; DR: Yes, weighted blankets can be a helpful part of improving your sleep and psychological health. THIS POST IS UPDATED with results from a recent experimental study showing that weighted blankets increase the sleep-promoting hormone melatonin. And don’t forget to pay attention to other factors that may be interfering with your sleep: schedule, Read more…
Refuerzos de COVID-19: Actualización de octubre de 2022
Families/Kids Posts en Español VaccinesHeidi Schutz, PhD
El refuerzo de la vacuna contra el COVID-19 de Pfizer-BioNTech, bivalente está autorizada por la Administración de Alimentos y Medicamentos de EE.UU. (FDA, por sus siglas en Inglés) para su uso como dosis única de refuerzo en personas de 5 años y mayores y es recomendada por los Centros para el Control y la Prevención Read more…
El refuerzo de la vacuna contra el COVID-19 de Pfizer-BioNTech, bivalente está autorizada por la Administración de Alimentos y Medicamentos de EE.UU. (FDA, por sus siglas en Inglés) para su uso como dosis única de refuerzo en personas de 5 años y mayores y es recomendada por los Centros para el Control y la Prevención Read more…
