What is PMDD, and what should I do if I think I have it?
Mental Health Reproductive Health
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
A: PMDD (premenstrual dysphoric disorder) is a serious mood condition. Symptoms often appear in the time between ovulation and menstruation. If you think you have PMDD, speak to your clinician about medicine and lifestyle changes. What is PMDD and what are the main symptoms? PMDD (premenstrual dysphoric disorder) is a condition that results in severe Read more…
¿Son 2 meses el plazo mínimo para recibir el refuerzo bivalente después de haberme vacunado con mi última dosis?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
R: En los EE. UU., las personas mayores de 12 años pueden recibir el refuerzo bivalente 2 meses después de haber recibido la última dosis de la serie primaria o el refuerzo original. Las personas que se infectaron recientemente pueden optar por esperar un poco más para maximizar el beneficio del refuerzo bivalente. TL; DR: Read more…
What is the best way to wear a mask sometimes?
Masks
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: Masking sometimes is a form of harm reduction. Here are tips to help you rock the mask when it matters most. Keep a good mask handy and incorporate masking into common high risk activities. Mask in the company of people who also mask. Be ready to increase and decrease mask wearing as circumstances change. Read more…
Life Expectancy Update 2021
Data and Metrics Data Literacy
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
In many countries, life expectancy dropped substantially in 2020 due to COVID. Did life expectancy bounce back in 2021, or did things get even worse? TL;DR: A mixed bag, w/ greater divergence of experiences as the pandemic wore on. While Western Europe saw improvements from 2020, the US and Eastern Europe saw continued losses. Read Read more…
Will hormonal birth control make me gain weight?
General Health Reproductive Health
Alexandra Hall, MD
A: Birth control pills probably won’t, but life probably will. TL;DR: Many people who use hormonal birth control (i.e., pills, patches, rings or shots) report gaining weight, but it just so happens that people who aren’t using birth control also gain weight, at the same rates! Modern life is fattening! In large reviews of data Read more…
Fatiga después de COVID… ¿Qué es y qué puedo hacer al respecto?
Long COVID Posts en Español
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Tenemos una gran pregunta aquí hoy sobre eso. ¡Sigue leyendo para obtener más información! Una lectora quiere saber, “La fatiga después de COVID-19 es la queja más grande que escucho y algunas personas la están superando. Me preocupa cómo les afectará esto. ¿Cuáles son algunas formas de apoyar la recuperación de una persona? 🥱 ¿Qué Read more…
How can we older girls stay healthy sexually after menopause?
Reproductive Health
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
A: You have options if you are menopausal or post-menopausal and experiencing vaginal dryness, urinary complaints, or painful sex! These issues are part of the normal changes that happen in your body during and after menopause. These changes are due to declining estrogen levels, a hormone that supports our vaginal lining’s moisture, and more. However, Read more…
Can COVID-19 infection or vaccination affect periods?
General Health Reproductive Health
Stephanie Edmonds, PhD, MPH, RN
A: Maybe. Period changes after you get the COVID-19 vaccine or are sick with COVID-19 are possible, but do not last long. Period changes lasting more than a few cycles should be reported to your health clinician. Anything that might affect hormonal balance, uterine lining, or your ovaries may cause a change in your menstrual Read more…
El alcohol y su salud.
General Health Mental Health Posts en Español
Heidi Schutz, PhD
En esta publicación pasada discutimos las causas del aumento del consumo de alcohol, y estrategias para reducirlo. Publicación aquí La gráfica que compartimos hoy fue publicada por los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades de EE.UU. (CDC, por sus siglas en inglés) @ CDCespanol y cubre información sobre el consumo de alcohol Read more…
¿Debo desechar mis pruebas rápidas para detectar COVID-19 que ya estén “caducadas”?
Posts en Español Testing and Contact Tracing
R) ¡No tan rápido! 🛑 Antes de desechar las pruebas vencidas, verifique en línea si hay una extensión de la fecha de caducidad. Puede ser que la verdadera fecha de caducidad esté mucho más allá de la fecha impresa en la caja. Para encontrar la extensión de las fechas de vencimiento en cuestión y comprender Read more…
How can I help a loved one who is struggling with their mental health?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
First, take care of yourself. You can’t help others if you don’t do this. Then you can: 1: Help with the basics. 2: Talk about mental health openly. 3: Offer support for what the person needs most. HELP WITH THE BASICS: -Focus on the basic pillars of wellness. -Remind the person that the little changes Read more…
Do kids need COVID-19 vaccines?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: Yes. Kids need COVID-19 vaccines. It is safe. It is necessary. When we compare kids who get COVID-19 to kids who do not get COVID-19, we see quite clearly that kids CAN and DO get really sick, and it is worth protecting them. And when we compare vaccinated kids to unvaccinated kids, the results Read more…
¿Qué tan bien funcionan las pruebas rápidas de antígenos para detectar COVID-19? ¿Es suficiente una sola prueba de antígeno?
Posts en Español Testing and Contact Tracing
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
Las pruebas rápidas de antígenos de COVID-19 detectan muy bien el virus SARS-CoV-2 cuando se usan en el momento adecuado, es decir, cuando los niveles virales son altos. La repetición de la prueba es una forma poderosa de detectar más infecciones por SARS-CoV-2 y reducir los falsos negativos (un falso negativo ocurre cuando el resultado Read more…
Is the nasal spray flu vaccine as good as the flu shot?
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: The flu shot and flu nasal spray vaccines are about equally effective at preventing influenza illness and complications. There are many flu vaccine options, but the best thing is for all people age 6 months and up to get vaccinated. The best flu vaccine is the one you can (and are willing) to get! Read more…
💥 Updated boosters approved for kids down to age 5 in the US
Families/Kids Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
For those anxiously waiting, your 5-11 year-old can now get an Omicron-updated bivalent booster. (Everyone ages 12+ is already eligible). ❓ What are the options for bivalent boosters? ➡️ Moderna: Ages 6 and up ➡️ Pfizer: Ages 5 and up The booster is available to anyone *at least* two months since their last shot (whether Read more…
Are psychiatric medications over- or under-prescribed in children?
Families/Kids
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
A: Psychiatric medications (e.g., antidepressants, antipsychotics, and stimulants for disorders such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) are likely under-prescribed in some situations and over-prescribed in others. Psychiatric medications work best when used in combination with other treatments, such as evidence-based psychotherapies. Approximately 1 in 6 children under the age of 18 has a psychiatric disorder Read more…
Are you interested in joining our new Social Media Squad?
Uncategorized
Those Nerdy Girls want to reach new audiences, and we are recruiting volunteers for our new Social Media Squad! Read on to learn how to join the team. Over the last two+ years, Those Nerdy Girls have grown from a small group of volunteers to a much larger team (still all volunteers!). We continue to Read more…
Today, October 11, 2022 is the 10th anniversary of the International Day of the Girl.
Social and Racial Justice
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
This celebration was started by the United Nations in 2011 to “recognize girls’ rights and the unique challenges girls face around the world.” The International Day of the Girl: ✊Focuses attention on the need to address the challenges girls face ✊Promotes girls’ empowerment ✊Works to protect and fulfill their human rights Did you know? Globally, Read more…
Can the COVID-19 vaccine or booster cause me to get a false positive COVID-19 test result?
Testing and Contact Tracing Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: No. Totally impossible. TL; DR: COVID-19 tests detect presence of the actual virus, which is not contained in any COVID-19 vaccine, and the vaccines cannot cause a false positive result on these tests. COVID-19 vaccines *do not* contain any SARS-CoV-2 virus, they just teach our immune system to make antibodies against the *spike protein* Read more…
📗 Un nuevo libro – Una Guía para Chicas de la Pubertad y los Periodos Menstruales (Edición en Español) – introduce el tema de la pubertad como un proceso natural y normal a través de historias personales escritas por niñas.
Posts en Español Reproductive Health
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
También incluye información verídica y consejos prácticos desarrollados por expertos en salud pública de Columbia Public Health en Nueva York en EE.UU. Escrito para niñas de 9 a 14 años, el libro tiene el objetivo de empoderar a las jóvenes a sentirse más seguras y conocedoras de los cambios físicos de sus cuerpos. Una Guía Read more…
A: PMDD (premenstrual dysphoric disorder) is a serious mood condition. Symptoms often appear in the time between ovulation and menstruation. If you think you have PMDD, speak to your clinician about medicine and lifestyle changes. What is PMDD and what are the main symptoms? PMDD (premenstrual dysphoric disorder) is a condition that results in severe Read more…
¿Son 2 meses el plazo mínimo para recibir el refuerzo bivalente después de haberme vacunado con mi última dosis?
Posts en Español VaccinesAparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
R: En los EE. UU., las personas mayores de 12 años pueden recibir el refuerzo bivalente 2 meses después de haber recibido la última dosis de la serie primaria o el refuerzo original. Las personas que se infectaron recientemente pueden optar por esperar un poco más para maximizar el beneficio del refuerzo bivalente. TL; DR: Read more…
What is the best way to wear a mask sometimes?
Masks
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: Masking sometimes is a form of harm reduction. Here are tips to help you rock the mask when it matters most. Keep a good mask handy and incorporate masking into common high risk activities. Mask in the company of people who also mask. Be ready to increase and decrease mask wearing as circumstances change. Read more…
Life Expectancy Update 2021
Data and Metrics Data Literacy
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
In many countries, life expectancy dropped substantially in 2020 due to COVID. Did life expectancy bounce back in 2021, or did things get even worse? TL;DR: A mixed bag, w/ greater divergence of experiences as the pandemic wore on. While Western Europe saw improvements from 2020, the US and Eastern Europe saw continued losses. Read Read more…
Will hormonal birth control make me gain weight?
General Health Reproductive Health
Alexandra Hall, MD
A: Birth control pills probably won’t, but life probably will. TL;DR: Many people who use hormonal birth control (i.e., pills, patches, rings or shots) report gaining weight, but it just so happens that people who aren’t using birth control also gain weight, at the same rates! Modern life is fattening! In large reviews of data Read more…
Fatiga después de COVID… ¿Qué es y qué puedo hacer al respecto?
Long COVID Posts en Español
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Tenemos una gran pregunta aquí hoy sobre eso. ¡Sigue leyendo para obtener más información! Una lectora quiere saber, “La fatiga después de COVID-19 es la queja más grande que escucho y algunas personas la están superando. Me preocupa cómo les afectará esto. ¿Cuáles son algunas formas de apoyar la recuperación de una persona? 🥱 ¿Qué Read more…
How can we older girls stay healthy sexually after menopause?
Reproductive Health
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
A: You have options if you are menopausal or post-menopausal and experiencing vaginal dryness, urinary complaints, or painful sex! These issues are part of the normal changes that happen in your body during and after menopause. These changes are due to declining estrogen levels, a hormone that supports our vaginal lining’s moisture, and more. However, Read more…
Can COVID-19 infection or vaccination affect periods?
General Health Reproductive Health
Stephanie Edmonds, PhD, MPH, RN
A: Maybe. Period changes after you get the COVID-19 vaccine or are sick with COVID-19 are possible, but do not last long. Period changes lasting more than a few cycles should be reported to your health clinician. Anything that might affect hormonal balance, uterine lining, or your ovaries may cause a change in your menstrual Read more…
El alcohol y su salud.
General Health Mental Health Posts en Español
Heidi Schutz, PhD
En esta publicación pasada discutimos las causas del aumento del consumo de alcohol, y estrategias para reducirlo. Publicación aquí La gráfica que compartimos hoy fue publicada por los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades de EE.UU. (CDC, por sus siglas en inglés) @ CDCespanol y cubre información sobre el consumo de alcohol Read more…
¿Debo desechar mis pruebas rápidas para detectar COVID-19 que ya estén “caducadas”?
Posts en Español Testing and Contact Tracing
R) ¡No tan rápido! 🛑 Antes de desechar las pruebas vencidas, verifique en línea si hay una extensión de la fecha de caducidad. Puede ser que la verdadera fecha de caducidad esté mucho más allá de la fecha impresa en la caja. Para encontrar la extensión de las fechas de vencimiento en cuestión y comprender Read more…
How can I help a loved one who is struggling with their mental health?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
First, take care of yourself. You can’t help others if you don’t do this. Then you can: 1: Help with the basics. 2: Talk about mental health openly. 3: Offer support for what the person needs most. HELP WITH THE BASICS: -Focus on the basic pillars of wellness. -Remind the person that the little changes Read more…
Do kids need COVID-19 vaccines?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: Yes. Kids need COVID-19 vaccines. It is safe. It is necessary. When we compare kids who get COVID-19 to kids who do not get COVID-19, we see quite clearly that kids CAN and DO get really sick, and it is worth protecting them. And when we compare vaccinated kids to unvaccinated kids, the results Read more…
¿Qué tan bien funcionan las pruebas rápidas de antígenos para detectar COVID-19? ¿Es suficiente una sola prueba de antígeno?
Posts en Español Testing and Contact Tracing
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
Las pruebas rápidas de antígenos de COVID-19 detectan muy bien el virus SARS-CoV-2 cuando se usan en el momento adecuado, es decir, cuando los niveles virales son altos. La repetición de la prueba es una forma poderosa de detectar más infecciones por SARS-CoV-2 y reducir los falsos negativos (un falso negativo ocurre cuando el resultado Read more…
Is the nasal spray flu vaccine as good as the flu shot?
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: The flu shot and flu nasal spray vaccines are about equally effective at preventing influenza illness and complications. There are many flu vaccine options, but the best thing is for all people age 6 months and up to get vaccinated. The best flu vaccine is the one you can (and are willing) to get! Read more…
💥 Updated boosters approved for kids down to age 5 in the US
Families/Kids Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
For those anxiously waiting, your 5-11 year-old can now get an Omicron-updated bivalent booster. (Everyone ages 12+ is already eligible). ❓ What are the options for bivalent boosters? ➡️ Moderna: Ages 6 and up ➡️ Pfizer: Ages 5 and up The booster is available to anyone *at least* two months since their last shot (whether Read more…
Are psychiatric medications over- or under-prescribed in children?
Families/Kids
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
A: Psychiatric medications (e.g., antidepressants, antipsychotics, and stimulants for disorders such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) are likely under-prescribed in some situations and over-prescribed in others. Psychiatric medications work best when used in combination with other treatments, such as evidence-based psychotherapies. Approximately 1 in 6 children under the age of 18 has a psychiatric disorder Read more…
Are you interested in joining our new Social Media Squad?
Uncategorized
Those Nerdy Girls want to reach new audiences, and we are recruiting volunteers for our new Social Media Squad! Read on to learn how to join the team. Over the last two+ years, Those Nerdy Girls have grown from a small group of volunteers to a much larger team (still all volunteers!). We continue to Read more…
Today, October 11, 2022 is the 10th anniversary of the International Day of the Girl.
Social and Racial Justice
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
This celebration was started by the United Nations in 2011 to “recognize girls’ rights and the unique challenges girls face around the world.” The International Day of the Girl: ✊Focuses attention on the need to address the challenges girls face ✊Promotes girls’ empowerment ✊Works to protect and fulfill their human rights Did you know? Globally, Read more…
Can the COVID-19 vaccine or booster cause me to get a false positive COVID-19 test result?
Testing and Contact Tracing Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: No. Totally impossible. TL; DR: COVID-19 tests detect presence of the actual virus, which is not contained in any COVID-19 vaccine, and the vaccines cannot cause a false positive result on these tests. COVID-19 vaccines *do not* contain any SARS-CoV-2 virus, they just teach our immune system to make antibodies against the *spike protein* Read more…
📗 Un nuevo libro – Una Guía para Chicas de la Pubertad y los Periodos Menstruales (Edición en Español) – introduce el tema de la pubertad como un proceso natural y normal a través de historias personales escritas por niñas.
Posts en Español Reproductive Health
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
También incluye información verídica y consejos prácticos desarrollados por expertos en salud pública de Columbia Public Health en Nueva York en EE.UU. Escrito para niñas de 9 a 14 años, el libro tiene el objetivo de empoderar a las jóvenes a sentirse más seguras y conocedoras de los cambios físicos de sus cuerpos. Una Guía Read more…
R: En los EE. UU., las personas mayores de 12 años pueden recibir el refuerzo bivalente 2 meses después de haber recibido la última dosis de la serie primaria o el refuerzo original. Las personas que se infectaron recientemente pueden optar por esperar un poco más para maximizar el beneficio del refuerzo bivalente. TL; DR: Read more…
What is the best way to wear a mask sometimes?
MasksAshley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: Masking sometimes is a form of harm reduction. Here are tips to help you rock the mask when it matters most. Keep a good mask handy and incorporate masking into common high risk activities. Mask in the company of people who also mask. Be ready to increase and decrease mask wearing as circumstances change. Read more…
Life Expectancy Update 2021
Data and Metrics Data Literacy
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
In many countries, life expectancy dropped substantially in 2020 due to COVID. Did life expectancy bounce back in 2021, or did things get even worse? TL;DR: A mixed bag, w/ greater divergence of experiences as the pandemic wore on. While Western Europe saw improvements from 2020, the US and Eastern Europe saw continued losses. Read Read more…
Will hormonal birth control make me gain weight?
General Health Reproductive Health
Alexandra Hall, MD
A: Birth control pills probably won’t, but life probably will. TL;DR: Many people who use hormonal birth control (i.e., pills, patches, rings or shots) report gaining weight, but it just so happens that people who aren’t using birth control also gain weight, at the same rates! Modern life is fattening! In large reviews of data Read more…
Fatiga después de COVID… ¿Qué es y qué puedo hacer al respecto?
Long COVID Posts en Español
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Tenemos una gran pregunta aquí hoy sobre eso. ¡Sigue leyendo para obtener más información! Una lectora quiere saber, “La fatiga después de COVID-19 es la queja más grande que escucho y algunas personas la están superando. Me preocupa cómo les afectará esto. ¿Cuáles son algunas formas de apoyar la recuperación de una persona? 🥱 ¿Qué Read more…
How can we older girls stay healthy sexually after menopause?
Reproductive Health
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
A: You have options if you are menopausal or post-menopausal and experiencing vaginal dryness, urinary complaints, or painful sex! These issues are part of the normal changes that happen in your body during and after menopause. These changes are due to declining estrogen levels, a hormone that supports our vaginal lining’s moisture, and more. However, Read more…
Can COVID-19 infection or vaccination affect periods?
General Health Reproductive Health
Stephanie Edmonds, PhD, MPH, RN
A: Maybe. Period changes after you get the COVID-19 vaccine or are sick with COVID-19 are possible, but do not last long. Period changes lasting more than a few cycles should be reported to your health clinician. Anything that might affect hormonal balance, uterine lining, or your ovaries may cause a change in your menstrual Read more…
El alcohol y su salud.
General Health Mental Health Posts en Español
Heidi Schutz, PhD
En esta publicación pasada discutimos las causas del aumento del consumo de alcohol, y estrategias para reducirlo. Publicación aquí La gráfica que compartimos hoy fue publicada por los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades de EE.UU. (CDC, por sus siglas en inglés) @ CDCespanol y cubre información sobre el consumo de alcohol Read more…
¿Debo desechar mis pruebas rápidas para detectar COVID-19 que ya estén “caducadas”?
Posts en Español Testing and Contact Tracing
R) ¡No tan rápido! 🛑 Antes de desechar las pruebas vencidas, verifique en línea si hay una extensión de la fecha de caducidad. Puede ser que la verdadera fecha de caducidad esté mucho más allá de la fecha impresa en la caja. Para encontrar la extensión de las fechas de vencimiento en cuestión y comprender Read more…
How can I help a loved one who is struggling with their mental health?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
First, take care of yourself. You can’t help others if you don’t do this. Then you can: 1: Help with the basics. 2: Talk about mental health openly. 3: Offer support for what the person needs most. HELP WITH THE BASICS: -Focus on the basic pillars of wellness. -Remind the person that the little changes Read more…
Do kids need COVID-19 vaccines?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: Yes. Kids need COVID-19 vaccines. It is safe. It is necessary. When we compare kids who get COVID-19 to kids who do not get COVID-19, we see quite clearly that kids CAN and DO get really sick, and it is worth protecting them. And when we compare vaccinated kids to unvaccinated kids, the results Read more…
¿Qué tan bien funcionan las pruebas rápidas de antígenos para detectar COVID-19? ¿Es suficiente una sola prueba de antígeno?
Posts en Español Testing and Contact Tracing
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
Las pruebas rápidas de antígenos de COVID-19 detectan muy bien el virus SARS-CoV-2 cuando se usan en el momento adecuado, es decir, cuando los niveles virales son altos. La repetición de la prueba es una forma poderosa de detectar más infecciones por SARS-CoV-2 y reducir los falsos negativos (un falso negativo ocurre cuando el resultado Read more…
Is the nasal spray flu vaccine as good as the flu shot?
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: The flu shot and flu nasal spray vaccines are about equally effective at preventing influenza illness and complications. There are many flu vaccine options, but the best thing is for all people age 6 months and up to get vaccinated. The best flu vaccine is the one you can (and are willing) to get! Read more…
💥 Updated boosters approved for kids down to age 5 in the US
Families/Kids Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
For those anxiously waiting, your 5-11 year-old can now get an Omicron-updated bivalent booster. (Everyone ages 12+ is already eligible). ❓ What are the options for bivalent boosters? ➡️ Moderna: Ages 6 and up ➡️ Pfizer: Ages 5 and up The booster is available to anyone *at least* two months since their last shot (whether Read more…
Are psychiatric medications over- or under-prescribed in children?
Families/Kids
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
A: Psychiatric medications (e.g., antidepressants, antipsychotics, and stimulants for disorders such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) are likely under-prescribed in some situations and over-prescribed in others. Psychiatric medications work best when used in combination with other treatments, such as evidence-based psychotherapies. Approximately 1 in 6 children under the age of 18 has a psychiatric disorder Read more…
Are you interested in joining our new Social Media Squad?
Uncategorized
Those Nerdy Girls want to reach new audiences, and we are recruiting volunteers for our new Social Media Squad! Read on to learn how to join the team. Over the last two+ years, Those Nerdy Girls have grown from a small group of volunteers to a much larger team (still all volunteers!). We continue to Read more…
Today, October 11, 2022 is the 10th anniversary of the International Day of the Girl.
Social and Racial Justice
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
This celebration was started by the United Nations in 2011 to “recognize girls’ rights and the unique challenges girls face around the world.” The International Day of the Girl: ✊Focuses attention on the need to address the challenges girls face ✊Promotes girls’ empowerment ✊Works to protect and fulfill their human rights Did you know? Globally, Read more…
Can the COVID-19 vaccine or booster cause me to get a false positive COVID-19 test result?
Testing and Contact Tracing Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: No. Totally impossible. TL; DR: COVID-19 tests detect presence of the actual virus, which is not contained in any COVID-19 vaccine, and the vaccines cannot cause a false positive result on these tests. COVID-19 vaccines *do not* contain any SARS-CoV-2 virus, they just teach our immune system to make antibodies against the *spike protein* Read more…
📗 Un nuevo libro – Una Guía para Chicas de la Pubertad y los Periodos Menstruales (Edición en Español) – introduce el tema de la pubertad como un proceso natural y normal a través de historias personales escritas por niñas.
Posts en Español Reproductive Health
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
También incluye información verídica y consejos prácticos desarrollados por expertos en salud pública de Columbia Public Health en Nueva York en EE.UU. Escrito para niñas de 9 a 14 años, el libro tiene el objetivo de empoderar a las jóvenes a sentirse más seguras y conocedoras de los cambios físicos de sus cuerpos. Una Guía Read more…
A: Masking sometimes is a form of harm reduction. Here are tips to help you rock the mask when it matters most. Keep a good mask handy and incorporate masking into common high risk activities. Mask in the company of people who also mask. Be ready to increase and decrease mask wearing as circumstances change. Read more…
Life Expectancy Update 2021
Data and Metrics Data LiteracyJennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
In many countries, life expectancy dropped substantially in 2020 due to COVID. Did life expectancy bounce back in 2021, or did things get even worse? TL;DR: A mixed bag, w/ greater divergence of experiences as the pandemic wore on. While Western Europe saw improvements from 2020, the US and Eastern Europe saw continued losses. Read Read more…
Will hormonal birth control make me gain weight?
General Health Reproductive Health
Alexandra Hall, MD
A: Birth control pills probably won’t, but life probably will. TL;DR: Many people who use hormonal birth control (i.e., pills, patches, rings or shots) report gaining weight, but it just so happens that people who aren’t using birth control also gain weight, at the same rates! Modern life is fattening! In large reviews of data Read more…
Fatiga después de COVID… ¿Qué es y qué puedo hacer al respecto?
Long COVID Posts en Español
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Tenemos una gran pregunta aquí hoy sobre eso. ¡Sigue leyendo para obtener más información! Una lectora quiere saber, “La fatiga después de COVID-19 es la queja más grande que escucho y algunas personas la están superando. Me preocupa cómo les afectará esto. ¿Cuáles son algunas formas de apoyar la recuperación de una persona? 🥱 ¿Qué Read more…
How can we older girls stay healthy sexually after menopause?
Reproductive Health
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
A: You have options if you are menopausal or post-menopausal and experiencing vaginal dryness, urinary complaints, or painful sex! These issues are part of the normal changes that happen in your body during and after menopause. These changes are due to declining estrogen levels, a hormone that supports our vaginal lining’s moisture, and more. However, Read more…
Can COVID-19 infection or vaccination affect periods?
General Health Reproductive Health
Stephanie Edmonds, PhD, MPH, RN
A: Maybe. Period changes after you get the COVID-19 vaccine or are sick with COVID-19 are possible, but do not last long. Period changes lasting more than a few cycles should be reported to your health clinician. Anything that might affect hormonal balance, uterine lining, or your ovaries may cause a change in your menstrual Read more…
El alcohol y su salud.
General Health Mental Health Posts en Español
Heidi Schutz, PhD
En esta publicación pasada discutimos las causas del aumento del consumo de alcohol, y estrategias para reducirlo. Publicación aquí La gráfica que compartimos hoy fue publicada por los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades de EE.UU. (CDC, por sus siglas en inglés) @ CDCespanol y cubre información sobre el consumo de alcohol Read more…
¿Debo desechar mis pruebas rápidas para detectar COVID-19 que ya estén “caducadas”?
Posts en Español Testing and Contact Tracing
R) ¡No tan rápido! 🛑 Antes de desechar las pruebas vencidas, verifique en línea si hay una extensión de la fecha de caducidad. Puede ser que la verdadera fecha de caducidad esté mucho más allá de la fecha impresa en la caja. Para encontrar la extensión de las fechas de vencimiento en cuestión y comprender Read more…
How can I help a loved one who is struggling with their mental health?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
First, take care of yourself. You can’t help others if you don’t do this. Then you can: 1: Help with the basics. 2: Talk about mental health openly. 3: Offer support for what the person needs most. HELP WITH THE BASICS: -Focus on the basic pillars of wellness. -Remind the person that the little changes Read more…
Do kids need COVID-19 vaccines?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: Yes. Kids need COVID-19 vaccines. It is safe. It is necessary. When we compare kids who get COVID-19 to kids who do not get COVID-19, we see quite clearly that kids CAN and DO get really sick, and it is worth protecting them. And when we compare vaccinated kids to unvaccinated kids, the results Read more…
¿Qué tan bien funcionan las pruebas rápidas de antígenos para detectar COVID-19? ¿Es suficiente una sola prueba de antígeno?
Posts en Español Testing and Contact Tracing
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
Las pruebas rápidas de antígenos de COVID-19 detectan muy bien el virus SARS-CoV-2 cuando se usan en el momento adecuado, es decir, cuando los niveles virales son altos. La repetición de la prueba es una forma poderosa de detectar más infecciones por SARS-CoV-2 y reducir los falsos negativos (un falso negativo ocurre cuando el resultado Read more…
Is the nasal spray flu vaccine as good as the flu shot?
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: The flu shot and flu nasal spray vaccines are about equally effective at preventing influenza illness and complications. There are many flu vaccine options, but the best thing is for all people age 6 months and up to get vaccinated. The best flu vaccine is the one you can (and are willing) to get! Read more…
💥 Updated boosters approved for kids down to age 5 in the US
Families/Kids Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
For those anxiously waiting, your 5-11 year-old can now get an Omicron-updated bivalent booster. (Everyone ages 12+ is already eligible). ❓ What are the options for bivalent boosters? ➡️ Moderna: Ages 6 and up ➡️ Pfizer: Ages 5 and up The booster is available to anyone *at least* two months since their last shot (whether Read more…
Are psychiatric medications over- or under-prescribed in children?
Families/Kids
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
A: Psychiatric medications (e.g., antidepressants, antipsychotics, and stimulants for disorders such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) are likely under-prescribed in some situations and over-prescribed in others. Psychiatric medications work best when used in combination with other treatments, such as evidence-based psychotherapies. Approximately 1 in 6 children under the age of 18 has a psychiatric disorder Read more…
Are you interested in joining our new Social Media Squad?
Uncategorized
Those Nerdy Girls want to reach new audiences, and we are recruiting volunteers for our new Social Media Squad! Read on to learn how to join the team. Over the last two+ years, Those Nerdy Girls have grown from a small group of volunteers to a much larger team (still all volunteers!). We continue to Read more…
Today, October 11, 2022 is the 10th anniversary of the International Day of the Girl.
Social and Racial Justice
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
This celebration was started by the United Nations in 2011 to “recognize girls’ rights and the unique challenges girls face around the world.” The International Day of the Girl: ✊Focuses attention on the need to address the challenges girls face ✊Promotes girls’ empowerment ✊Works to protect and fulfill their human rights Did you know? Globally, Read more…
Can the COVID-19 vaccine or booster cause me to get a false positive COVID-19 test result?
Testing and Contact Tracing Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: No. Totally impossible. TL; DR: COVID-19 tests detect presence of the actual virus, which is not contained in any COVID-19 vaccine, and the vaccines cannot cause a false positive result on these tests. COVID-19 vaccines *do not* contain any SARS-CoV-2 virus, they just teach our immune system to make antibodies against the *spike protein* Read more…
📗 Un nuevo libro – Una Guía para Chicas de la Pubertad y los Periodos Menstruales (Edición en Español) – introduce el tema de la pubertad como un proceso natural y normal a través de historias personales escritas por niñas.
Posts en Español Reproductive Health
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
También incluye información verídica y consejos prácticos desarrollados por expertos en salud pública de Columbia Public Health en Nueva York en EE.UU. Escrito para niñas de 9 a 14 años, el libro tiene el objetivo de empoderar a las jóvenes a sentirse más seguras y conocedoras de los cambios físicos de sus cuerpos. Una Guía Read more…
In many countries, life expectancy dropped substantially in 2020 due to COVID. Did life expectancy bounce back in 2021, or did things get even worse? TL;DR: A mixed bag, w/ greater divergence of experiences as the pandemic wore on. While Western Europe saw improvements from 2020, the US and Eastern Europe saw continued losses. Read Read more…
Will hormonal birth control make me gain weight?
General Health Reproductive HealthAlexandra Hall, MD
A: Birth control pills probably won’t, but life probably will. TL;DR: Many people who use hormonal birth control (i.e., pills, patches, rings or shots) report gaining weight, but it just so happens that people who aren’t using birth control also gain weight, at the same rates! Modern life is fattening! In large reviews of data Read more…
Fatiga después de COVID… ¿Qué es y qué puedo hacer al respecto?
Long COVID Posts en Español
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Tenemos una gran pregunta aquí hoy sobre eso. ¡Sigue leyendo para obtener más información! Una lectora quiere saber, “La fatiga después de COVID-19 es la queja más grande que escucho y algunas personas la están superando. Me preocupa cómo les afectará esto. ¿Cuáles son algunas formas de apoyar la recuperación de una persona? 🥱 ¿Qué Read more…
How can we older girls stay healthy sexually after menopause?
Reproductive Health
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
A: You have options if you are menopausal or post-menopausal and experiencing vaginal dryness, urinary complaints, or painful sex! These issues are part of the normal changes that happen in your body during and after menopause. These changes are due to declining estrogen levels, a hormone that supports our vaginal lining’s moisture, and more. However, Read more…
Can COVID-19 infection or vaccination affect periods?
General Health Reproductive Health
Stephanie Edmonds, PhD, MPH, RN
A: Maybe. Period changes after you get the COVID-19 vaccine or are sick with COVID-19 are possible, but do not last long. Period changes lasting more than a few cycles should be reported to your health clinician. Anything that might affect hormonal balance, uterine lining, or your ovaries may cause a change in your menstrual Read more…
El alcohol y su salud.
General Health Mental Health Posts en Español
Heidi Schutz, PhD
En esta publicación pasada discutimos las causas del aumento del consumo de alcohol, y estrategias para reducirlo. Publicación aquí La gráfica que compartimos hoy fue publicada por los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades de EE.UU. (CDC, por sus siglas en inglés) @ CDCespanol y cubre información sobre el consumo de alcohol Read more…
¿Debo desechar mis pruebas rápidas para detectar COVID-19 que ya estén “caducadas”?
Posts en Español Testing and Contact Tracing
R) ¡No tan rápido! 🛑 Antes de desechar las pruebas vencidas, verifique en línea si hay una extensión de la fecha de caducidad. Puede ser que la verdadera fecha de caducidad esté mucho más allá de la fecha impresa en la caja. Para encontrar la extensión de las fechas de vencimiento en cuestión y comprender Read more…
How can I help a loved one who is struggling with their mental health?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
First, take care of yourself. You can’t help others if you don’t do this. Then you can: 1: Help with the basics. 2: Talk about mental health openly. 3: Offer support for what the person needs most. HELP WITH THE BASICS: -Focus on the basic pillars of wellness. -Remind the person that the little changes Read more…
Do kids need COVID-19 vaccines?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: Yes. Kids need COVID-19 vaccines. It is safe. It is necessary. When we compare kids who get COVID-19 to kids who do not get COVID-19, we see quite clearly that kids CAN and DO get really sick, and it is worth protecting them. And when we compare vaccinated kids to unvaccinated kids, the results Read more…
¿Qué tan bien funcionan las pruebas rápidas de antígenos para detectar COVID-19? ¿Es suficiente una sola prueba de antígeno?
Posts en Español Testing and Contact Tracing
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
Las pruebas rápidas de antígenos de COVID-19 detectan muy bien el virus SARS-CoV-2 cuando se usan en el momento adecuado, es decir, cuando los niveles virales son altos. La repetición de la prueba es una forma poderosa de detectar más infecciones por SARS-CoV-2 y reducir los falsos negativos (un falso negativo ocurre cuando el resultado Read more…
Is the nasal spray flu vaccine as good as the flu shot?
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: The flu shot and flu nasal spray vaccines are about equally effective at preventing influenza illness and complications. There are many flu vaccine options, but the best thing is for all people age 6 months and up to get vaccinated. The best flu vaccine is the one you can (and are willing) to get! Read more…
💥 Updated boosters approved for kids down to age 5 in the US
Families/Kids Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
For those anxiously waiting, your 5-11 year-old can now get an Omicron-updated bivalent booster. (Everyone ages 12+ is already eligible). ❓ What are the options for bivalent boosters? ➡️ Moderna: Ages 6 and up ➡️ Pfizer: Ages 5 and up The booster is available to anyone *at least* two months since their last shot (whether Read more…
Are psychiatric medications over- or under-prescribed in children?
Families/Kids
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
A: Psychiatric medications (e.g., antidepressants, antipsychotics, and stimulants for disorders such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) are likely under-prescribed in some situations and over-prescribed in others. Psychiatric medications work best when used in combination with other treatments, such as evidence-based psychotherapies. Approximately 1 in 6 children under the age of 18 has a psychiatric disorder Read more…
Are you interested in joining our new Social Media Squad?
Uncategorized
Those Nerdy Girls want to reach new audiences, and we are recruiting volunteers for our new Social Media Squad! Read on to learn how to join the team. Over the last two+ years, Those Nerdy Girls have grown from a small group of volunteers to a much larger team (still all volunteers!). We continue to Read more…
Today, October 11, 2022 is the 10th anniversary of the International Day of the Girl.
Social and Racial Justice
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
This celebration was started by the United Nations in 2011 to “recognize girls’ rights and the unique challenges girls face around the world.” The International Day of the Girl: ✊Focuses attention on the need to address the challenges girls face ✊Promotes girls’ empowerment ✊Works to protect and fulfill their human rights Did you know? Globally, Read more…
Can the COVID-19 vaccine or booster cause me to get a false positive COVID-19 test result?
Testing and Contact Tracing Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: No. Totally impossible. TL; DR: COVID-19 tests detect presence of the actual virus, which is not contained in any COVID-19 vaccine, and the vaccines cannot cause a false positive result on these tests. COVID-19 vaccines *do not* contain any SARS-CoV-2 virus, they just teach our immune system to make antibodies against the *spike protein* Read more…
📗 Un nuevo libro – Una Guía para Chicas de la Pubertad y los Periodos Menstruales (Edición en Español) – introduce el tema de la pubertad como un proceso natural y normal a través de historias personales escritas por niñas.
Posts en Español Reproductive Health
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
También incluye información verídica y consejos prácticos desarrollados por expertos en salud pública de Columbia Public Health en Nueva York en EE.UU. Escrito para niñas de 9 a 14 años, el libro tiene el objetivo de empoderar a las jóvenes a sentirse más seguras y conocedoras de los cambios físicos de sus cuerpos. Una Guía Read more…
A: Birth control pills probably won’t, but life probably will. TL;DR: Many people who use hormonal birth control (i.e., pills, patches, rings or shots) report gaining weight, but it just so happens that people who aren’t using birth control also gain weight, at the same rates! Modern life is fattening! In large reviews of data Read more…
Fatiga después de COVID… ¿Qué es y qué puedo hacer al respecto?
Long COVID Posts en EspañolSandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Tenemos una gran pregunta aquí hoy sobre eso. ¡Sigue leyendo para obtener más información! Una lectora quiere saber, “La fatiga después de COVID-19 es la queja más grande que escucho y algunas personas la están superando. Me preocupa cómo les afectará esto. ¿Cuáles son algunas formas de apoyar la recuperación de una persona? 🥱 ¿Qué Read more…
How can we older girls stay healthy sexually after menopause?
Reproductive Health
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
A: You have options if you are menopausal or post-menopausal and experiencing vaginal dryness, urinary complaints, or painful sex! These issues are part of the normal changes that happen in your body during and after menopause. These changes are due to declining estrogen levels, a hormone that supports our vaginal lining’s moisture, and more. However, Read more…
Can COVID-19 infection or vaccination affect periods?
General Health Reproductive Health
Stephanie Edmonds, PhD, MPH, RN
A: Maybe. Period changes after you get the COVID-19 vaccine or are sick with COVID-19 are possible, but do not last long. Period changes lasting more than a few cycles should be reported to your health clinician. Anything that might affect hormonal balance, uterine lining, or your ovaries may cause a change in your menstrual Read more…
El alcohol y su salud.
General Health Mental Health Posts en Español
Heidi Schutz, PhD
En esta publicación pasada discutimos las causas del aumento del consumo de alcohol, y estrategias para reducirlo. Publicación aquí La gráfica que compartimos hoy fue publicada por los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades de EE.UU. (CDC, por sus siglas en inglés) @ CDCespanol y cubre información sobre el consumo de alcohol Read more…
¿Debo desechar mis pruebas rápidas para detectar COVID-19 que ya estén “caducadas”?
Posts en Español Testing and Contact Tracing
R) ¡No tan rápido! 🛑 Antes de desechar las pruebas vencidas, verifique en línea si hay una extensión de la fecha de caducidad. Puede ser que la verdadera fecha de caducidad esté mucho más allá de la fecha impresa en la caja. Para encontrar la extensión de las fechas de vencimiento en cuestión y comprender Read more…
How can I help a loved one who is struggling with their mental health?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
First, take care of yourself. You can’t help others if you don’t do this. Then you can: 1: Help with the basics. 2: Talk about mental health openly. 3: Offer support for what the person needs most. HELP WITH THE BASICS: -Focus on the basic pillars of wellness. -Remind the person that the little changes Read more…
Do kids need COVID-19 vaccines?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: Yes. Kids need COVID-19 vaccines. It is safe. It is necessary. When we compare kids who get COVID-19 to kids who do not get COVID-19, we see quite clearly that kids CAN and DO get really sick, and it is worth protecting them. And when we compare vaccinated kids to unvaccinated kids, the results Read more…
¿Qué tan bien funcionan las pruebas rápidas de antígenos para detectar COVID-19? ¿Es suficiente una sola prueba de antígeno?
Posts en Español Testing and Contact Tracing
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
Las pruebas rápidas de antígenos de COVID-19 detectan muy bien el virus SARS-CoV-2 cuando se usan en el momento adecuado, es decir, cuando los niveles virales son altos. La repetición de la prueba es una forma poderosa de detectar más infecciones por SARS-CoV-2 y reducir los falsos negativos (un falso negativo ocurre cuando el resultado Read more…
Is the nasal spray flu vaccine as good as the flu shot?
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: The flu shot and flu nasal spray vaccines are about equally effective at preventing influenza illness and complications. There are many flu vaccine options, but the best thing is for all people age 6 months and up to get vaccinated. The best flu vaccine is the one you can (and are willing) to get! Read more…
💥 Updated boosters approved for kids down to age 5 in the US
Families/Kids Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
For those anxiously waiting, your 5-11 year-old can now get an Omicron-updated bivalent booster. (Everyone ages 12+ is already eligible). ❓ What are the options for bivalent boosters? ➡️ Moderna: Ages 6 and up ➡️ Pfizer: Ages 5 and up The booster is available to anyone *at least* two months since their last shot (whether Read more…
Are psychiatric medications over- or under-prescribed in children?
Families/Kids
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
A: Psychiatric medications (e.g., antidepressants, antipsychotics, and stimulants for disorders such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) are likely under-prescribed in some situations and over-prescribed in others. Psychiatric medications work best when used in combination with other treatments, such as evidence-based psychotherapies. Approximately 1 in 6 children under the age of 18 has a psychiatric disorder Read more…
Are you interested in joining our new Social Media Squad?
Uncategorized
Those Nerdy Girls want to reach new audiences, and we are recruiting volunteers for our new Social Media Squad! Read on to learn how to join the team. Over the last two+ years, Those Nerdy Girls have grown from a small group of volunteers to a much larger team (still all volunteers!). We continue to Read more…
Today, October 11, 2022 is the 10th anniversary of the International Day of the Girl.
Social and Racial Justice
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
This celebration was started by the United Nations in 2011 to “recognize girls’ rights and the unique challenges girls face around the world.” The International Day of the Girl: ✊Focuses attention on the need to address the challenges girls face ✊Promotes girls’ empowerment ✊Works to protect and fulfill their human rights Did you know? Globally, Read more…
Can the COVID-19 vaccine or booster cause me to get a false positive COVID-19 test result?
Testing and Contact Tracing Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: No. Totally impossible. TL; DR: COVID-19 tests detect presence of the actual virus, which is not contained in any COVID-19 vaccine, and the vaccines cannot cause a false positive result on these tests. COVID-19 vaccines *do not* contain any SARS-CoV-2 virus, they just teach our immune system to make antibodies against the *spike protein* Read more…
📗 Un nuevo libro – Una Guía para Chicas de la Pubertad y los Periodos Menstruales (Edición en Español) – introduce el tema de la pubertad como un proceso natural y normal a través de historias personales escritas por niñas.
Posts en Español Reproductive Health
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
También incluye información verídica y consejos prácticos desarrollados por expertos en salud pública de Columbia Public Health en Nueva York en EE.UU. Escrito para niñas de 9 a 14 años, el libro tiene el objetivo de empoderar a las jóvenes a sentirse más seguras y conocedoras de los cambios físicos de sus cuerpos. Una Guía Read more…
Tenemos una gran pregunta aquí hoy sobre eso. ¡Sigue leyendo para obtener más información! Una lectora quiere saber, “La fatiga después de COVID-19 es la queja más grande que escucho y algunas personas la están superando. Me preocupa cómo les afectará esto. ¿Cuáles son algunas formas de apoyar la recuperación de una persona? 🥱 ¿Qué Read more…
How can we older girls stay healthy sexually after menopause?
Reproductive HealthMK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
A: You have options if you are menopausal or post-menopausal and experiencing vaginal dryness, urinary complaints, or painful sex! These issues are part of the normal changes that happen in your body during and after menopause. These changes are due to declining estrogen levels, a hormone that supports our vaginal lining’s moisture, and more. However, Read more…
Can COVID-19 infection or vaccination affect periods?
General Health Reproductive Health
Stephanie Edmonds, PhD, MPH, RN
A: Maybe. Period changes after you get the COVID-19 vaccine or are sick with COVID-19 are possible, but do not last long. Period changes lasting more than a few cycles should be reported to your health clinician. Anything that might affect hormonal balance, uterine lining, or your ovaries may cause a change in your menstrual Read more…
El alcohol y su salud.
General Health Mental Health Posts en Español
Heidi Schutz, PhD
En esta publicación pasada discutimos las causas del aumento del consumo de alcohol, y estrategias para reducirlo. Publicación aquí La gráfica que compartimos hoy fue publicada por los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades de EE.UU. (CDC, por sus siglas en inglés) @ CDCespanol y cubre información sobre el consumo de alcohol Read more…
¿Debo desechar mis pruebas rápidas para detectar COVID-19 que ya estén “caducadas”?
Posts en Español Testing and Contact Tracing
R) ¡No tan rápido! 🛑 Antes de desechar las pruebas vencidas, verifique en línea si hay una extensión de la fecha de caducidad. Puede ser que la verdadera fecha de caducidad esté mucho más allá de la fecha impresa en la caja. Para encontrar la extensión de las fechas de vencimiento en cuestión y comprender Read more…
How can I help a loved one who is struggling with their mental health?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
First, take care of yourself. You can’t help others if you don’t do this. Then you can: 1: Help with the basics. 2: Talk about mental health openly. 3: Offer support for what the person needs most. HELP WITH THE BASICS: -Focus on the basic pillars of wellness. -Remind the person that the little changes Read more…
Do kids need COVID-19 vaccines?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: Yes. Kids need COVID-19 vaccines. It is safe. It is necessary. When we compare kids who get COVID-19 to kids who do not get COVID-19, we see quite clearly that kids CAN and DO get really sick, and it is worth protecting them. And when we compare vaccinated kids to unvaccinated kids, the results Read more…
¿Qué tan bien funcionan las pruebas rápidas de antígenos para detectar COVID-19? ¿Es suficiente una sola prueba de antígeno?
Posts en Español Testing and Contact Tracing
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
Las pruebas rápidas de antígenos de COVID-19 detectan muy bien el virus SARS-CoV-2 cuando se usan en el momento adecuado, es decir, cuando los niveles virales son altos. La repetición de la prueba es una forma poderosa de detectar más infecciones por SARS-CoV-2 y reducir los falsos negativos (un falso negativo ocurre cuando el resultado Read more…
Is the nasal spray flu vaccine as good as the flu shot?
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: The flu shot and flu nasal spray vaccines are about equally effective at preventing influenza illness and complications. There are many flu vaccine options, but the best thing is for all people age 6 months and up to get vaccinated. The best flu vaccine is the one you can (and are willing) to get! Read more…
💥 Updated boosters approved for kids down to age 5 in the US
Families/Kids Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
For those anxiously waiting, your 5-11 year-old can now get an Omicron-updated bivalent booster. (Everyone ages 12+ is already eligible). ❓ What are the options for bivalent boosters? ➡️ Moderna: Ages 6 and up ➡️ Pfizer: Ages 5 and up The booster is available to anyone *at least* two months since their last shot (whether Read more…
Are psychiatric medications over- or under-prescribed in children?
Families/Kids
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
A: Psychiatric medications (e.g., antidepressants, antipsychotics, and stimulants for disorders such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) are likely under-prescribed in some situations and over-prescribed in others. Psychiatric medications work best when used in combination with other treatments, such as evidence-based psychotherapies. Approximately 1 in 6 children under the age of 18 has a psychiatric disorder Read more…
Are you interested in joining our new Social Media Squad?
Uncategorized
Those Nerdy Girls want to reach new audiences, and we are recruiting volunteers for our new Social Media Squad! Read on to learn how to join the team. Over the last two+ years, Those Nerdy Girls have grown from a small group of volunteers to a much larger team (still all volunteers!). We continue to Read more…
Today, October 11, 2022 is the 10th anniversary of the International Day of the Girl.
Social and Racial Justice
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
This celebration was started by the United Nations in 2011 to “recognize girls’ rights and the unique challenges girls face around the world.” The International Day of the Girl: ✊Focuses attention on the need to address the challenges girls face ✊Promotes girls’ empowerment ✊Works to protect and fulfill their human rights Did you know? Globally, Read more…
Can the COVID-19 vaccine or booster cause me to get a false positive COVID-19 test result?
Testing and Contact Tracing Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: No. Totally impossible. TL; DR: COVID-19 tests detect presence of the actual virus, which is not contained in any COVID-19 vaccine, and the vaccines cannot cause a false positive result on these tests. COVID-19 vaccines *do not* contain any SARS-CoV-2 virus, they just teach our immune system to make antibodies against the *spike protein* Read more…
📗 Un nuevo libro – Una Guía para Chicas de la Pubertad y los Periodos Menstruales (Edición en Español) – introduce el tema de la pubertad como un proceso natural y normal a través de historias personales escritas por niñas.
Posts en Español Reproductive Health
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
También incluye información verídica y consejos prácticos desarrollados por expertos en salud pública de Columbia Public Health en Nueva York en EE.UU. Escrito para niñas de 9 a 14 años, el libro tiene el objetivo de empoderar a las jóvenes a sentirse más seguras y conocedoras de los cambios físicos de sus cuerpos. Una Guía Read more…
A: You have options if you are menopausal or post-menopausal and experiencing vaginal dryness, urinary complaints, or painful sex! These issues are part of the normal changes that happen in your body during and after menopause. These changes are due to declining estrogen levels, a hormone that supports our vaginal lining’s moisture, and more. However, Read more…
Can COVID-19 infection or vaccination affect periods?
General Health Reproductive HealthStephanie Edmonds, PhD, MPH, RN
A: Maybe. Period changes after you get the COVID-19 vaccine or are sick with COVID-19 are possible, but do not last long. Period changes lasting more than a few cycles should be reported to your health clinician. Anything that might affect hormonal balance, uterine lining, or your ovaries may cause a change in your menstrual Read more…
El alcohol y su salud.
General Health Mental Health Posts en Español
Heidi Schutz, PhD
En esta publicación pasada discutimos las causas del aumento del consumo de alcohol, y estrategias para reducirlo. Publicación aquí La gráfica que compartimos hoy fue publicada por los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades de EE.UU. (CDC, por sus siglas en inglés) @ CDCespanol y cubre información sobre el consumo de alcohol Read more…
¿Debo desechar mis pruebas rápidas para detectar COVID-19 que ya estén “caducadas”?
Posts en Español Testing and Contact Tracing
R) ¡No tan rápido! 🛑 Antes de desechar las pruebas vencidas, verifique en línea si hay una extensión de la fecha de caducidad. Puede ser que la verdadera fecha de caducidad esté mucho más allá de la fecha impresa en la caja. Para encontrar la extensión de las fechas de vencimiento en cuestión y comprender Read more…
How can I help a loved one who is struggling with their mental health?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
First, take care of yourself. You can’t help others if you don’t do this. Then you can: 1: Help with the basics. 2: Talk about mental health openly. 3: Offer support for what the person needs most. HELP WITH THE BASICS: -Focus on the basic pillars of wellness. -Remind the person that the little changes Read more…
Do kids need COVID-19 vaccines?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: Yes. Kids need COVID-19 vaccines. It is safe. It is necessary. When we compare kids who get COVID-19 to kids who do not get COVID-19, we see quite clearly that kids CAN and DO get really sick, and it is worth protecting them. And when we compare vaccinated kids to unvaccinated kids, the results Read more…
¿Qué tan bien funcionan las pruebas rápidas de antígenos para detectar COVID-19? ¿Es suficiente una sola prueba de antígeno?
Posts en Español Testing and Contact Tracing
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
Las pruebas rápidas de antígenos de COVID-19 detectan muy bien el virus SARS-CoV-2 cuando se usan en el momento adecuado, es decir, cuando los niveles virales son altos. La repetición de la prueba es una forma poderosa de detectar más infecciones por SARS-CoV-2 y reducir los falsos negativos (un falso negativo ocurre cuando el resultado Read more…
Is the nasal spray flu vaccine as good as the flu shot?
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: The flu shot and flu nasal spray vaccines are about equally effective at preventing influenza illness and complications. There are many flu vaccine options, but the best thing is for all people age 6 months and up to get vaccinated. The best flu vaccine is the one you can (and are willing) to get! Read more…
💥 Updated boosters approved for kids down to age 5 in the US
Families/Kids Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
For those anxiously waiting, your 5-11 year-old can now get an Omicron-updated bivalent booster. (Everyone ages 12+ is already eligible). ❓ What are the options for bivalent boosters? ➡️ Moderna: Ages 6 and up ➡️ Pfizer: Ages 5 and up The booster is available to anyone *at least* two months since their last shot (whether Read more…
Are psychiatric medications over- or under-prescribed in children?
Families/Kids
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
A: Psychiatric medications (e.g., antidepressants, antipsychotics, and stimulants for disorders such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) are likely under-prescribed in some situations and over-prescribed in others. Psychiatric medications work best when used in combination with other treatments, such as evidence-based psychotherapies. Approximately 1 in 6 children under the age of 18 has a psychiatric disorder Read more…
Are you interested in joining our new Social Media Squad?
Uncategorized
Those Nerdy Girls want to reach new audiences, and we are recruiting volunteers for our new Social Media Squad! Read on to learn how to join the team. Over the last two+ years, Those Nerdy Girls have grown from a small group of volunteers to a much larger team (still all volunteers!). We continue to Read more…
Today, October 11, 2022 is the 10th anniversary of the International Day of the Girl.
Social and Racial Justice
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
This celebration was started by the United Nations in 2011 to “recognize girls’ rights and the unique challenges girls face around the world.” The International Day of the Girl: ✊Focuses attention on the need to address the challenges girls face ✊Promotes girls’ empowerment ✊Works to protect and fulfill their human rights Did you know? Globally, Read more…
Can the COVID-19 vaccine or booster cause me to get a false positive COVID-19 test result?
Testing and Contact Tracing Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: No. Totally impossible. TL; DR: COVID-19 tests detect presence of the actual virus, which is not contained in any COVID-19 vaccine, and the vaccines cannot cause a false positive result on these tests. COVID-19 vaccines *do not* contain any SARS-CoV-2 virus, they just teach our immune system to make antibodies against the *spike protein* Read more…
📗 Un nuevo libro – Una Guía para Chicas de la Pubertad y los Periodos Menstruales (Edición en Español) – introduce el tema de la pubertad como un proceso natural y normal a través de historias personales escritas por niñas.
Posts en Español Reproductive Health
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
También incluye información verídica y consejos prácticos desarrollados por expertos en salud pública de Columbia Public Health en Nueva York en EE.UU. Escrito para niñas de 9 a 14 años, el libro tiene el objetivo de empoderar a las jóvenes a sentirse más seguras y conocedoras de los cambios físicos de sus cuerpos. Una Guía Read more…
A: Maybe. Period changes after you get the COVID-19 vaccine or are sick with COVID-19 are possible, but do not last long. Period changes lasting more than a few cycles should be reported to your health clinician. Anything that might affect hormonal balance, uterine lining, or your ovaries may cause a change in your menstrual Read more…
El alcohol y su salud.
General Health Mental Health Posts en EspañolHeidi Schutz, PhD
En esta publicación pasada discutimos las causas del aumento del consumo de alcohol, y estrategias para reducirlo. Publicación aquí La gráfica que compartimos hoy fue publicada por los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades de EE.UU. (CDC, por sus siglas en inglés) @ CDCespanol y cubre información sobre el consumo de alcohol Read more…
¿Debo desechar mis pruebas rápidas para detectar COVID-19 que ya estén “caducadas”?
Posts en Español Testing and Contact Tracing
R) ¡No tan rápido! 🛑 Antes de desechar las pruebas vencidas, verifique en línea si hay una extensión de la fecha de caducidad. Puede ser que la verdadera fecha de caducidad esté mucho más allá de la fecha impresa en la caja. Para encontrar la extensión de las fechas de vencimiento en cuestión y comprender Read more…
How can I help a loved one who is struggling with their mental health?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
First, take care of yourself. You can’t help others if you don’t do this. Then you can: 1: Help with the basics. 2: Talk about mental health openly. 3: Offer support for what the person needs most. HELP WITH THE BASICS: -Focus on the basic pillars of wellness. -Remind the person that the little changes Read more…
Do kids need COVID-19 vaccines?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: Yes. Kids need COVID-19 vaccines. It is safe. It is necessary. When we compare kids who get COVID-19 to kids who do not get COVID-19, we see quite clearly that kids CAN and DO get really sick, and it is worth protecting them. And when we compare vaccinated kids to unvaccinated kids, the results Read more…
¿Qué tan bien funcionan las pruebas rápidas de antígenos para detectar COVID-19? ¿Es suficiente una sola prueba de antígeno?
Posts en Español Testing and Contact Tracing
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
Las pruebas rápidas de antígenos de COVID-19 detectan muy bien el virus SARS-CoV-2 cuando se usan en el momento adecuado, es decir, cuando los niveles virales son altos. La repetición de la prueba es una forma poderosa de detectar más infecciones por SARS-CoV-2 y reducir los falsos negativos (un falso negativo ocurre cuando el resultado Read more…
Is the nasal spray flu vaccine as good as the flu shot?
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: The flu shot and flu nasal spray vaccines are about equally effective at preventing influenza illness and complications. There are many flu vaccine options, but the best thing is for all people age 6 months and up to get vaccinated. The best flu vaccine is the one you can (and are willing) to get! Read more…
💥 Updated boosters approved for kids down to age 5 in the US
Families/Kids Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
For those anxiously waiting, your 5-11 year-old can now get an Omicron-updated bivalent booster. (Everyone ages 12+ is already eligible). ❓ What are the options for bivalent boosters? ➡️ Moderna: Ages 6 and up ➡️ Pfizer: Ages 5 and up The booster is available to anyone *at least* two months since their last shot (whether Read more…
Are psychiatric medications over- or under-prescribed in children?
Families/Kids
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
A: Psychiatric medications (e.g., antidepressants, antipsychotics, and stimulants for disorders such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) are likely under-prescribed in some situations and over-prescribed in others. Psychiatric medications work best when used in combination with other treatments, such as evidence-based psychotherapies. Approximately 1 in 6 children under the age of 18 has a psychiatric disorder Read more…
Are you interested in joining our new Social Media Squad?
Uncategorized
Those Nerdy Girls want to reach new audiences, and we are recruiting volunteers for our new Social Media Squad! Read on to learn how to join the team. Over the last two+ years, Those Nerdy Girls have grown from a small group of volunteers to a much larger team (still all volunteers!). We continue to Read more…
Today, October 11, 2022 is the 10th anniversary of the International Day of the Girl.
Social and Racial Justice
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
This celebration was started by the United Nations in 2011 to “recognize girls’ rights and the unique challenges girls face around the world.” The International Day of the Girl: ✊Focuses attention on the need to address the challenges girls face ✊Promotes girls’ empowerment ✊Works to protect and fulfill their human rights Did you know? Globally, Read more…
Can the COVID-19 vaccine or booster cause me to get a false positive COVID-19 test result?
Testing and Contact Tracing Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: No. Totally impossible. TL; DR: COVID-19 tests detect presence of the actual virus, which is not contained in any COVID-19 vaccine, and the vaccines cannot cause a false positive result on these tests. COVID-19 vaccines *do not* contain any SARS-CoV-2 virus, they just teach our immune system to make antibodies against the *spike protein* Read more…
📗 Un nuevo libro – Una Guía para Chicas de la Pubertad y los Periodos Menstruales (Edición en Español) – introduce el tema de la pubertad como un proceso natural y normal a través de historias personales escritas por niñas.
Posts en Español Reproductive Health
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
También incluye información verídica y consejos prácticos desarrollados por expertos en salud pública de Columbia Public Health en Nueva York en EE.UU. Escrito para niñas de 9 a 14 años, el libro tiene el objetivo de empoderar a las jóvenes a sentirse más seguras y conocedoras de los cambios físicos de sus cuerpos. Una Guía Read more…
En esta publicación pasada discutimos las causas del aumento del consumo de alcohol, y estrategias para reducirlo. Publicación aquí La gráfica que compartimos hoy fue publicada por los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades de EE.UU. (CDC, por sus siglas en inglés) @ CDCespanol y cubre información sobre el consumo de alcohol Read more…
¿Debo desechar mis pruebas rápidas para detectar COVID-19 que ya estén “caducadas”?
Posts en Español Testing and Contact TracingR) ¡No tan rápido! 🛑 Antes de desechar las pruebas vencidas, verifique en línea si hay una extensión de la fecha de caducidad. Puede ser que la verdadera fecha de caducidad esté mucho más allá de la fecha impresa en la caja. Para encontrar la extensión de las fechas de vencimiento en cuestión y comprender Read more…
How can I help a loved one who is struggling with their mental health?
Mental HealthAparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
First, take care of yourself. You can’t help others if you don’t do this. Then you can: 1: Help with the basics. 2: Talk about mental health openly. 3: Offer support for what the person needs most. HELP WITH THE BASICS: -Focus on the basic pillars of wellness. -Remind the person that the little changes Read more…
Do kids need COVID-19 vaccines?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: Yes. Kids need COVID-19 vaccines. It is safe. It is necessary. When we compare kids who get COVID-19 to kids who do not get COVID-19, we see quite clearly that kids CAN and DO get really sick, and it is worth protecting them. And when we compare vaccinated kids to unvaccinated kids, the results Read more…
¿Qué tan bien funcionan las pruebas rápidas de antígenos para detectar COVID-19? ¿Es suficiente una sola prueba de antígeno?
Posts en Español Testing and Contact Tracing
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
Las pruebas rápidas de antígenos de COVID-19 detectan muy bien el virus SARS-CoV-2 cuando se usan en el momento adecuado, es decir, cuando los niveles virales son altos. La repetición de la prueba es una forma poderosa de detectar más infecciones por SARS-CoV-2 y reducir los falsos negativos (un falso negativo ocurre cuando el resultado Read more…
Is the nasal spray flu vaccine as good as the flu shot?
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: The flu shot and flu nasal spray vaccines are about equally effective at preventing influenza illness and complications. There are many flu vaccine options, but the best thing is for all people age 6 months and up to get vaccinated. The best flu vaccine is the one you can (and are willing) to get! Read more…
💥 Updated boosters approved for kids down to age 5 in the US
Families/Kids Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
For those anxiously waiting, your 5-11 year-old can now get an Omicron-updated bivalent booster. (Everyone ages 12+ is already eligible). ❓ What are the options for bivalent boosters? ➡️ Moderna: Ages 6 and up ➡️ Pfizer: Ages 5 and up The booster is available to anyone *at least* two months since their last shot (whether Read more…
Are psychiatric medications over- or under-prescribed in children?
Families/Kids
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
A: Psychiatric medications (e.g., antidepressants, antipsychotics, and stimulants for disorders such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) are likely under-prescribed in some situations and over-prescribed in others. Psychiatric medications work best when used in combination with other treatments, such as evidence-based psychotherapies. Approximately 1 in 6 children under the age of 18 has a psychiatric disorder Read more…
Are you interested in joining our new Social Media Squad?
Uncategorized
Those Nerdy Girls want to reach new audiences, and we are recruiting volunteers for our new Social Media Squad! Read on to learn how to join the team. Over the last two+ years, Those Nerdy Girls have grown from a small group of volunteers to a much larger team (still all volunteers!). We continue to Read more…
Today, October 11, 2022 is the 10th anniversary of the International Day of the Girl.
Social and Racial Justice
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
This celebration was started by the United Nations in 2011 to “recognize girls’ rights and the unique challenges girls face around the world.” The International Day of the Girl: ✊Focuses attention on the need to address the challenges girls face ✊Promotes girls’ empowerment ✊Works to protect and fulfill their human rights Did you know? Globally, Read more…
Can the COVID-19 vaccine or booster cause me to get a false positive COVID-19 test result?
Testing and Contact Tracing Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: No. Totally impossible. TL; DR: COVID-19 tests detect presence of the actual virus, which is not contained in any COVID-19 vaccine, and the vaccines cannot cause a false positive result on these tests. COVID-19 vaccines *do not* contain any SARS-CoV-2 virus, they just teach our immune system to make antibodies against the *spike protein* Read more…
📗 Un nuevo libro – Una Guía para Chicas de la Pubertad y los Periodos Menstruales (Edición en Español) – introduce el tema de la pubertad como un proceso natural y normal a través de historias personales escritas por niñas.
Posts en Español Reproductive Health
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
También incluye información verídica y consejos prácticos desarrollados por expertos en salud pública de Columbia Public Health en Nueva York en EE.UU. Escrito para niñas de 9 a 14 años, el libro tiene el objetivo de empoderar a las jóvenes a sentirse más seguras y conocedoras de los cambios físicos de sus cuerpos. Una Guía Read more…
First, take care of yourself. You can’t help others if you don’t do this. Then you can: 1: Help with the basics. 2: Talk about mental health openly. 3: Offer support for what the person needs most. HELP WITH THE BASICS: -Focus on the basic pillars of wellness. -Remind the person that the little changes Read more…
Do kids need COVID-19 vaccines?
Families/Kids VaccinesMalia Jones, PhD MPH
A: Yes. Kids need COVID-19 vaccines. It is safe. It is necessary. When we compare kids who get COVID-19 to kids who do not get COVID-19, we see quite clearly that kids CAN and DO get really sick, and it is worth protecting them. And when we compare vaccinated kids to unvaccinated kids, the results Read more…
¿Qué tan bien funcionan las pruebas rápidas de antígenos para detectar COVID-19? ¿Es suficiente una sola prueba de antígeno?
Posts en Español Testing and Contact Tracing
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
Las pruebas rápidas de antígenos de COVID-19 detectan muy bien el virus SARS-CoV-2 cuando se usan en el momento adecuado, es decir, cuando los niveles virales son altos. La repetición de la prueba es una forma poderosa de detectar más infecciones por SARS-CoV-2 y reducir los falsos negativos (un falso negativo ocurre cuando el resultado Read more…
Is the nasal spray flu vaccine as good as the flu shot?
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: The flu shot and flu nasal spray vaccines are about equally effective at preventing influenza illness and complications. There are many flu vaccine options, but the best thing is for all people age 6 months and up to get vaccinated. The best flu vaccine is the one you can (and are willing) to get! Read more…
💥 Updated boosters approved for kids down to age 5 in the US
Families/Kids Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
For those anxiously waiting, your 5-11 year-old can now get an Omicron-updated bivalent booster. (Everyone ages 12+ is already eligible). ❓ What are the options for bivalent boosters? ➡️ Moderna: Ages 6 and up ➡️ Pfizer: Ages 5 and up The booster is available to anyone *at least* two months since their last shot (whether Read more…
Are psychiatric medications over- or under-prescribed in children?
Families/Kids
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
A: Psychiatric medications (e.g., antidepressants, antipsychotics, and stimulants for disorders such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) are likely under-prescribed in some situations and over-prescribed in others. Psychiatric medications work best when used in combination with other treatments, such as evidence-based psychotherapies. Approximately 1 in 6 children under the age of 18 has a psychiatric disorder Read more…
Are you interested in joining our new Social Media Squad?
Uncategorized
Those Nerdy Girls want to reach new audiences, and we are recruiting volunteers for our new Social Media Squad! Read on to learn how to join the team. Over the last two+ years, Those Nerdy Girls have grown from a small group of volunteers to a much larger team (still all volunteers!). We continue to Read more…
Today, October 11, 2022 is the 10th anniversary of the International Day of the Girl.
Social and Racial Justice
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
This celebration was started by the United Nations in 2011 to “recognize girls’ rights and the unique challenges girls face around the world.” The International Day of the Girl: ✊Focuses attention on the need to address the challenges girls face ✊Promotes girls’ empowerment ✊Works to protect and fulfill their human rights Did you know? Globally, Read more…
Can the COVID-19 vaccine or booster cause me to get a false positive COVID-19 test result?
Testing and Contact Tracing Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: No. Totally impossible. TL; DR: COVID-19 tests detect presence of the actual virus, which is not contained in any COVID-19 vaccine, and the vaccines cannot cause a false positive result on these tests. COVID-19 vaccines *do not* contain any SARS-CoV-2 virus, they just teach our immune system to make antibodies against the *spike protein* Read more…
📗 Un nuevo libro – Una Guía para Chicas de la Pubertad y los Periodos Menstruales (Edición en Español) – introduce el tema de la pubertad como un proceso natural y normal a través de historias personales escritas por niñas.
Posts en Español Reproductive Health
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
También incluye información verídica y consejos prácticos desarrollados por expertos en salud pública de Columbia Public Health en Nueva York en EE.UU. Escrito para niñas de 9 a 14 años, el libro tiene el objetivo de empoderar a las jóvenes a sentirse más seguras y conocedoras de los cambios físicos de sus cuerpos. Una Guía Read more…
A: Yes. Kids need COVID-19 vaccines. It is safe. It is necessary. When we compare kids who get COVID-19 to kids who do not get COVID-19, we see quite clearly that kids CAN and DO get really sick, and it is worth protecting them. And when we compare vaccinated kids to unvaccinated kids, the results Read more…
¿Qué tan bien funcionan las pruebas rápidas de antígenos para detectar COVID-19? ¿Es suficiente una sola prueba de antígeno?
Posts en Español Testing and Contact TracingTita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
Las pruebas rápidas de antígenos de COVID-19 detectan muy bien el virus SARS-CoV-2 cuando se usan en el momento adecuado, es decir, cuando los niveles virales son altos. La repetición de la prueba es una forma poderosa de detectar más infecciones por SARS-CoV-2 y reducir los falsos negativos (un falso negativo ocurre cuando el resultado Read more…
Is the nasal spray flu vaccine as good as the flu shot?
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: The flu shot and flu nasal spray vaccines are about equally effective at preventing influenza illness and complications. There are many flu vaccine options, but the best thing is for all people age 6 months and up to get vaccinated. The best flu vaccine is the one you can (and are willing) to get! Read more…
💥 Updated boosters approved for kids down to age 5 in the US
Families/Kids Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
For those anxiously waiting, your 5-11 year-old can now get an Omicron-updated bivalent booster. (Everyone ages 12+ is already eligible). ❓ What are the options for bivalent boosters? ➡️ Moderna: Ages 6 and up ➡️ Pfizer: Ages 5 and up The booster is available to anyone *at least* two months since their last shot (whether Read more…
Are psychiatric medications over- or under-prescribed in children?
Families/Kids
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
A: Psychiatric medications (e.g., antidepressants, antipsychotics, and stimulants for disorders such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) are likely under-prescribed in some situations and over-prescribed in others. Psychiatric medications work best when used in combination with other treatments, such as evidence-based psychotherapies. Approximately 1 in 6 children under the age of 18 has a psychiatric disorder Read more…
Are you interested in joining our new Social Media Squad?
Uncategorized
Those Nerdy Girls want to reach new audiences, and we are recruiting volunteers for our new Social Media Squad! Read on to learn how to join the team. Over the last two+ years, Those Nerdy Girls have grown from a small group of volunteers to a much larger team (still all volunteers!). We continue to Read more…
Today, October 11, 2022 is the 10th anniversary of the International Day of the Girl.
Social and Racial Justice
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
This celebration was started by the United Nations in 2011 to “recognize girls’ rights and the unique challenges girls face around the world.” The International Day of the Girl: ✊Focuses attention on the need to address the challenges girls face ✊Promotes girls’ empowerment ✊Works to protect and fulfill their human rights Did you know? Globally, Read more…
Can the COVID-19 vaccine or booster cause me to get a false positive COVID-19 test result?
Testing and Contact Tracing Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: No. Totally impossible. TL; DR: COVID-19 tests detect presence of the actual virus, which is not contained in any COVID-19 vaccine, and the vaccines cannot cause a false positive result on these tests. COVID-19 vaccines *do not* contain any SARS-CoV-2 virus, they just teach our immune system to make antibodies against the *spike protein* Read more…
📗 Un nuevo libro – Una Guía para Chicas de la Pubertad y los Periodos Menstruales (Edición en Español) – introduce el tema de la pubertad como un proceso natural y normal a través de historias personales escritas por niñas.
Posts en Español Reproductive Health
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
También incluye información verídica y consejos prácticos desarrollados por expertos en salud pública de Columbia Public Health en Nueva York en EE.UU. Escrito para niñas de 9 a 14 años, el libro tiene el objetivo de empoderar a las jóvenes a sentirse más seguras y conocedoras de los cambios físicos de sus cuerpos. Una Guía Read more…
Las pruebas rápidas de antígenos de COVID-19 detectan muy bien el virus SARS-CoV-2 cuando se usan en el momento adecuado, es decir, cuando los niveles virales son altos. La repetición de la prueba es una forma poderosa de detectar más infecciones por SARS-CoV-2 y reducir los falsos negativos (un falso negativo ocurre cuando el resultado Read more…
Is the nasal spray flu vaccine as good as the flu shot?
VaccinesSarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: The flu shot and flu nasal spray vaccines are about equally effective at preventing influenza illness and complications. There are many flu vaccine options, but the best thing is for all people age 6 months and up to get vaccinated. The best flu vaccine is the one you can (and are willing) to get! Read more…
💥 Updated boosters approved for kids down to age 5 in the US
Families/Kids Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
For those anxiously waiting, your 5-11 year-old can now get an Omicron-updated bivalent booster. (Everyone ages 12+ is already eligible). ❓ What are the options for bivalent boosters? ➡️ Moderna: Ages 6 and up ➡️ Pfizer: Ages 5 and up The booster is available to anyone *at least* two months since their last shot (whether Read more…
Are psychiatric medications over- or under-prescribed in children?
Families/Kids
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
A: Psychiatric medications (e.g., antidepressants, antipsychotics, and stimulants for disorders such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) are likely under-prescribed in some situations and over-prescribed in others. Psychiatric medications work best when used in combination with other treatments, such as evidence-based psychotherapies. Approximately 1 in 6 children under the age of 18 has a psychiatric disorder Read more…
Are you interested in joining our new Social Media Squad?
Uncategorized
Those Nerdy Girls want to reach new audiences, and we are recruiting volunteers for our new Social Media Squad! Read on to learn how to join the team. Over the last two+ years, Those Nerdy Girls have grown from a small group of volunteers to a much larger team (still all volunteers!). We continue to Read more…
Today, October 11, 2022 is the 10th anniversary of the International Day of the Girl.
Social and Racial Justice
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
This celebration was started by the United Nations in 2011 to “recognize girls’ rights and the unique challenges girls face around the world.” The International Day of the Girl: ✊Focuses attention on the need to address the challenges girls face ✊Promotes girls’ empowerment ✊Works to protect and fulfill their human rights Did you know? Globally, Read more…
Can the COVID-19 vaccine or booster cause me to get a false positive COVID-19 test result?
Testing and Contact Tracing Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: No. Totally impossible. TL; DR: COVID-19 tests detect presence of the actual virus, which is not contained in any COVID-19 vaccine, and the vaccines cannot cause a false positive result on these tests. COVID-19 vaccines *do not* contain any SARS-CoV-2 virus, they just teach our immune system to make antibodies against the *spike protein* Read more…
📗 Un nuevo libro – Una Guía para Chicas de la Pubertad y los Periodos Menstruales (Edición en Español) – introduce el tema de la pubertad como un proceso natural y normal a través de historias personales escritas por niñas.
Posts en Español Reproductive Health
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
También incluye información verídica y consejos prácticos desarrollados por expertos en salud pública de Columbia Public Health en Nueva York en EE.UU. Escrito para niñas de 9 a 14 años, el libro tiene el objetivo de empoderar a las jóvenes a sentirse más seguras y conocedoras de los cambios físicos de sus cuerpos. Una Guía Read more…
A: The flu shot and flu nasal spray vaccines are about equally effective at preventing influenza illness and complications. There are many flu vaccine options, but the best thing is for all people age 6 months and up to get vaccinated. The best flu vaccine is the one you can (and are willing) to get! Read more…
💥 Updated boosters approved for kids down to age 5 in the US
Families/Kids VaccinesJennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
For those anxiously waiting, your 5-11 year-old can now get an Omicron-updated bivalent booster. (Everyone ages 12+ is already eligible). ❓ What are the options for bivalent boosters? ➡️ Moderna: Ages 6 and up ➡️ Pfizer: Ages 5 and up The booster is available to anyone *at least* two months since their last shot (whether Read more…
Are psychiatric medications over- or under-prescribed in children?
Families/Kids
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
A: Psychiatric medications (e.g., antidepressants, antipsychotics, and stimulants for disorders such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) are likely under-prescribed in some situations and over-prescribed in others. Psychiatric medications work best when used in combination with other treatments, such as evidence-based psychotherapies. Approximately 1 in 6 children under the age of 18 has a psychiatric disorder Read more…
Are you interested in joining our new Social Media Squad?
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Those Nerdy Girls want to reach new audiences, and we are recruiting volunteers for our new Social Media Squad! Read on to learn how to join the team. Over the last two+ years, Those Nerdy Girls have grown from a small group of volunteers to a much larger team (still all volunteers!). We continue to Read more…
Today, October 11, 2022 is the 10th anniversary of the International Day of the Girl.
Social and Racial Justice
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
This celebration was started by the United Nations in 2011 to “recognize girls’ rights and the unique challenges girls face around the world.” The International Day of the Girl: ✊Focuses attention on the need to address the challenges girls face ✊Promotes girls’ empowerment ✊Works to protect and fulfill their human rights Did you know? Globally, Read more…
Can the COVID-19 vaccine or booster cause me to get a false positive COVID-19 test result?
Testing and Contact Tracing Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: No. Totally impossible. TL; DR: COVID-19 tests detect presence of the actual virus, which is not contained in any COVID-19 vaccine, and the vaccines cannot cause a false positive result on these tests. COVID-19 vaccines *do not* contain any SARS-CoV-2 virus, they just teach our immune system to make antibodies against the *spike protein* Read more…
📗 Un nuevo libro – Una Guía para Chicas de la Pubertad y los Periodos Menstruales (Edición en Español) – introduce el tema de la pubertad como un proceso natural y normal a través de historias personales escritas por niñas.
Posts en Español Reproductive Health
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
También incluye información verídica y consejos prácticos desarrollados por expertos en salud pública de Columbia Public Health en Nueva York en EE.UU. Escrito para niñas de 9 a 14 años, el libro tiene el objetivo de empoderar a las jóvenes a sentirse más seguras y conocedoras de los cambios físicos de sus cuerpos. Una Guía Read more…
For those anxiously waiting, your 5-11 year-old can now get an Omicron-updated bivalent booster. (Everyone ages 12+ is already eligible). ❓ What are the options for bivalent boosters? ➡️ Moderna: Ages 6 and up ➡️ Pfizer: Ages 5 and up The booster is available to anyone *at least* two months since their last shot (whether Read more…
Are psychiatric medications over- or under-prescribed in children?
Families/KidsSara Gorman, PhD, MPH
A: Psychiatric medications (e.g., antidepressants, antipsychotics, and stimulants for disorders such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) are likely under-prescribed in some situations and over-prescribed in others. Psychiatric medications work best when used in combination with other treatments, such as evidence-based psychotherapies. Approximately 1 in 6 children under the age of 18 has a psychiatric disorder Read more…
Are you interested in joining our new Social Media Squad?
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Those Nerdy Girls want to reach new audiences, and we are recruiting volunteers for our new Social Media Squad! Read on to learn how to join the team. Over the last two+ years, Those Nerdy Girls have grown from a small group of volunteers to a much larger team (still all volunteers!). We continue to Read more…
Today, October 11, 2022 is the 10th anniversary of the International Day of the Girl.
Social and Racial Justice
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
This celebration was started by the United Nations in 2011 to “recognize girls’ rights and the unique challenges girls face around the world.” The International Day of the Girl: ✊Focuses attention on the need to address the challenges girls face ✊Promotes girls’ empowerment ✊Works to protect and fulfill their human rights Did you know? Globally, Read more…
Can the COVID-19 vaccine or booster cause me to get a false positive COVID-19 test result?
Testing and Contact Tracing Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: No. Totally impossible. TL; DR: COVID-19 tests detect presence of the actual virus, which is not contained in any COVID-19 vaccine, and the vaccines cannot cause a false positive result on these tests. COVID-19 vaccines *do not* contain any SARS-CoV-2 virus, they just teach our immune system to make antibodies against the *spike protein* Read more…
📗 Un nuevo libro – Una Guía para Chicas de la Pubertad y los Periodos Menstruales (Edición en Español) – introduce el tema de la pubertad como un proceso natural y normal a través de historias personales escritas por niñas.
Posts en Español Reproductive Health
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
También incluye información verídica y consejos prácticos desarrollados por expertos en salud pública de Columbia Public Health en Nueva York en EE.UU. Escrito para niñas de 9 a 14 años, el libro tiene el objetivo de empoderar a las jóvenes a sentirse más seguras y conocedoras de los cambios físicos de sus cuerpos. Una Guía Read more…
A: Psychiatric medications (e.g., antidepressants, antipsychotics, and stimulants for disorders such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) are likely under-prescribed in some situations and over-prescribed in others. Psychiatric medications work best when used in combination with other treatments, such as evidence-based psychotherapies. Approximately 1 in 6 children under the age of 18 has a psychiatric disorder Read more…
Are you interested in joining our new Social Media Squad?
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Those Nerdy Girls want to reach new audiences, and we are recruiting volunteers for our new Social Media Squad! Read on to learn how to join the team. Over the last two+ years, Those Nerdy Girls have grown from a small group of volunteers to a much larger team (still all volunteers!). We continue to Read more…
Today, October 11, 2022 is the 10th anniversary of the International Day of the Girl.
Social and Racial JusticeMK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
This celebration was started by the United Nations in 2011 to “recognize girls’ rights and the unique challenges girls face around the world.” The International Day of the Girl: ✊Focuses attention on the need to address the challenges girls face ✊Promotes girls’ empowerment ✊Works to protect and fulfill their human rights Did you know? Globally, Read more…
Can the COVID-19 vaccine or booster cause me to get a false positive COVID-19 test result?
Testing and Contact Tracing Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: No. Totally impossible. TL; DR: COVID-19 tests detect presence of the actual virus, which is not contained in any COVID-19 vaccine, and the vaccines cannot cause a false positive result on these tests. COVID-19 vaccines *do not* contain any SARS-CoV-2 virus, they just teach our immune system to make antibodies against the *spike protein* Read more…
📗 Un nuevo libro – Una Guía para Chicas de la Pubertad y los Periodos Menstruales (Edición en Español) – introduce el tema de la pubertad como un proceso natural y normal a través de historias personales escritas por niñas.
Posts en Español Reproductive Health
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
También incluye información verídica y consejos prácticos desarrollados por expertos en salud pública de Columbia Public Health en Nueva York en EE.UU. Escrito para niñas de 9 a 14 años, el libro tiene el objetivo de empoderar a las jóvenes a sentirse más seguras y conocedoras de los cambios físicos de sus cuerpos. Una Guía Read more…
This celebration was started by the United Nations in 2011 to “recognize girls’ rights and the unique challenges girls face around the world.” The International Day of the Girl: ✊Focuses attention on the need to address the challenges girls face ✊Promotes girls’ empowerment ✊Works to protect and fulfill their human rights Did you know? Globally, Read more…
Can the COVID-19 vaccine or booster cause me to get a false positive COVID-19 test result?
Testing and Contact Tracing VaccinesAmanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: No. Totally impossible. TL; DR: COVID-19 tests detect presence of the actual virus, which is not contained in any COVID-19 vaccine, and the vaccines cannot cause a false positive result on these tests. COVID-19 vaccines *do not* contain any SARS-CoV-2 virus, they just teach our immune system to make antibodies against the *spike protein* Read more…
📗 Un nuevo libro – Una Guía para Chicas de la Pubertad y los Periodos Menstruales (Edición en Español) – introduce el tema de la pubertad como un proceso natural y normal a través de historias personales escritas por niñas.
Posts en Español Reproductive Health
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
También incluye información verídica y consejos prácticos desarrollados por expertos en salud pública de Columbia Public Health en Nueva York en EE.UU. Escrito para niñas de 9 a 14 años, el libro tiene el objetivo de empoderar a las jóvenes a sentirse más seguras y conocedoras de los cambios físicos de sus cuerpos. Una Guía Read more…
A: No. Totally impossible. TL; DR: COVID-19 tests detect presence of the actual virus, which is not contained in any COVID-19 vaccine, and the vaccines cannot cause a false positive result on these tests. COVID-19 vaccines *do not* contain any SARS-CoV-2 virus, they just teach our immune system to make antibodies against the *spike protein* Read more…
📗 Un nuevo libro – Una Guía para Chicas de la Pubertad y los Periodos Menstruales (Edición en Español) – introduce el tema de la pubertad como un proceso natural y normal a través de historias personales escritas por niñas.
Posts en Español Reproductive HealthSandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
También incluye información verídica y consejos prácticos desarrollados por expertos en salud pública de Columbia Public Health en Nueva York en EE.UU. Escrito para niñas de 9 a 14 años, el libro tiene el objetivo de empoderar a las jóvenes a sentirse más seguras y conocedoras de los cambios físicos de sus cuerpos. Una Guía Read more…
También incluye información verídica y consejos prácticos desarrollados por expertos en salud pública de Columbia Public Health en Nueva York en EE.UU. Escrito para niñas de 9 a 14 años, el libro tiene el objetivo de empoderar a las jóvenes a sentirse más seguras y conocedoras de los cambios físicos de sus cuerpos. Una Guía Read more…
