Two Important Updates on COVID-19 Booster Doses
Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
TL; DR: Everyone aged 5+ years *should* get their *first* booster dose 5 months after their primary series and everyone aged 50+ years or aged 12+ years with a weakened immune system *should* get a *second* booster dose 4 months after their first booster dose. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted authorization for a Read more…
What should I do if I can’t find any baby formula?
Families/Kids
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
TL;DR: Call your baby’s primary are clinician to get advice right away. In general, unless the baby is on a specialty formula, most ingredients are similar between formulas and switching brands is ok. Do not add extra water to stretch formulas or make your own at home. There are potential serious risks to the baby. Read more…
Gráfico del ajuste de las mascarillas
Masks Posts en Español
Heidi Schutz, PhD
Este gráfico es de un artículo que publicó elDiario.es en marzo de 2021. Los consejos siguen siendo relevantes hoy. Las Nerdy Girls Lea mas en #eldiario.es Enlace a la publicación original de eldiario.es aquí Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
¿Quién sufre del COVID largo?
Long COVID Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
El sexo femenino y el asma se asocian con el desarrollo de COVID largo. Todavía estamos aprendiendo más sobre otros factores como la edad. En los Estados Unidos no se recogen sistemáticamente datos sobre COVID largo, pero se está intentando hacerlo en el futuro. Por el momento, el conjunto de datos nacionales de COVID, así Read more…
Is it safe to . . .?!
Staying Safe
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
“How risky is being indoors with our 10-year-old granddaughter without masks? We have plans to have birthday tea together. Are we safe?” That question, from a woman named Debby in California, is just one of hundreds I’ve received from concerned people who are worried about COVID-19. I’m an epidemiologist and one of the women behind Read more…
A estas alturas de la pandemia ¿será cierto que ya casi todos se han infectado con COVID-19?
Data and Metrics Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
Las estimaciones más recientes sugieren que alrededor del 58% de la población en los EE. UU. y más del 70 % en Inglaterra ya se ha contagiado,siendo la ola de Ómicron la responsable de los incrementos más GRANDES en los casos registrados. Los CDCs publicaron recientemente un informe MMWR, que estima el porcentaje de residentes Read more…
COVID Treatment Round Up!
Treatments
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
As COVID-19 cases are on the rise in many parts of the world, now seems like a good time to review treatment options. Treatment options depend on how sick someone is. For this post, we are going to give the run down treatments for adults across the clinical spectrum of disease (from no symptoms at Read more…
Series on Logical Fallacies – “Who funds you?”
Data Literacy Uncertainty and Misinformation
Kristen Panthagani, MD, PhD
At Dear Pandemic, we want to dish out science facts AND equip our readers with tools to make sense of data and science themselves. This is post is part of an ongoing series by Dr. Kristen Panthagani of You Can Know Things, in which she dissects common logical fallacies that have led people astray during Read more…
¿Se puede contraer COVID-19 compartiendo bebidas?
Infection and Spread Posts en Español Socializing
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Sí. Absolutamente. Se puede contraer COVID-19 compartiendo un vaso para beber– aún si el vaso contiene alcohol. El virus que causa COVID-19 está presente en la saliva de una persona que está infectada, y aunque no es el modo de transmisión más común, si puede transmitir oralmente. La concentración de alcohol en una bebida no Read more…
Did you know you can get 8 more *FREE* COVID-19 rapid tests sent directly to your house?
Testing and Contact Tracing
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: It’s true! Even if your household already received free tests before! In the U.S. only though. Visit here and order yours today: https://www.covid.gov/tests. All you need to do is enter your name and a shipping address…THAT’S IT! You can also call here to order instead: 1-800-232-0233 (TTY 1-888-720-7489).
If I’ve already been infected with Omicron, am I protected against new variants?
Biology/Immunity
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: The OG Omicron variant doesn’t seem to produce great cross-protection against other variants. BUT, if you were vaccinated + infected, the protection is MUCH higher. Omicron is spawning a lot of new “sub-variants,” no doubt thanks to the millions of chances it’s had to replicate and win the mutation lottery. Two sub-variants of Omicron Read more…
¿Estar expuestos a menos gérmenes durante los últimos dos años ha debilitado nuestro sistema inmunitario?
Biology/Immunity Families/Kids Posts en Español
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
No es probable. Si tus hijos se enferman mucho de repente, es porque se están “poniendo al día” con los virus normales de los niños, no porque su sistema inmunitario esté debilitado. Muchas familias con niños pequeños llevan casi dos años en casa. ¡Eso es mucho de toda la vida de un niño pequeño! Aunque Read more…
Tiempos aproximados para recibir una dosis infecciosa para alguien sin infección de COVID-19
Infection and Spread Masks Posts en Español
Heidi Schutz, PhD
Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
May is Mental Health Awareness month.
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Nearly 1 in 5 people will experience a mental health condition in any given year. And over half of all people will experience a mental health condition in their lifetime. This is not just about some of us. It is about all of us. Our mental health is complex and influenced by many factors. Mental Read more…
2do refuerzo: ¿qué sabemos?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
Con el aumento de la BA.2, si eres elegible (mayor de 50 años o inmunocomprometido, en los EE.UU.), recibir la siguiente vacuna de refuerzo puede mantener tu protección alta con pocos inconvenientes. Lo que sabemos ahora es que una segunda vacuna de refuerzo presenta pocos riesgos, pero los beneficios varían de una persona a otra. Read more…
Why do some people not get COVID when everyone around them has it?
Biology/Immunity Infection and Spread
Guest Author Jessica Williams-Nguyen, PhD
TLDR; Many things impact infection risk, including vaccination status, prior exposures, genetics, and the specific details of one’s contact with infected people. Even when conditions seem ideal for transmission, it’s not a done deal. This is why, if COVID comes to your home, it’s worth trying to limit spread. And sometimes, you just get lucky. Read more…
What is sensitivity and specificity, and why should I care?
Data and Metrics Data Literacy
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Good question! Sensitivity and specificity are characteristics of a medical test that help us determine how useful that test is and how to interpret the result. BUT, they aren’t the be all and end all. We also want to know the positive and negative predictive value. Strap in for the ride and let’s talk Read more…
What is Paxlovid Mouth?
Treatments
Megan Madsen, DO
While effective and generally safe, Paxlovid does have the potential for some side effects. One temporary, but particularly distasteful side effect reported is “Paxlovid mouth.” Paxlovid (Nirmatrelvir + Ritonavir) has become a household name since its March 2022 Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) approval as an at-home option to treat COVID-19. It consists of a 5 Read more…
¿Una infección por COVID-19 aumenta mi riesgo de diabetes?
Posts en Español Uncategorized
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Un nuevo estudio publicado en la revista médica, The Lancet, sugiere que la gente que tuvo una infección por COVID-19 tiene un mayor riesgo de desarrollar diabetes dentro de un año. Cada vez más investigaciones muestran que las infecciones por COVID-19 pueden resultar en consecuencias para la salud a largo plazo. En el estudio publicado Read more…
Shingles and the Shingles Vaccine: Get the Facts
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Shingles is a painful, blistering rash that often develops in a stripe that wraps around one side of the body or face. Besides the rash, symptoms include fever, headache, and chills. But mainly, you hear about the rash because it HURTS! If you’re over 50, the shingles vaccine Shingrix can help you avoid this super Read more…
TL; DR: Everyone aged 5+ years *should* get their *first* booster dose 5 months after their primary series and everyone aged 50+ years or aged 12+ years with a weakened immune system *should* get a *second* booster dose 4 months after their first booster dose. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted authorization for a Read more…
What should I do if I can’t find any baby formula?
Families/KidsSarah Whitley Coles, MD
TL;DR: Call your baby’s primary are clinician to get advice right away. In general, unless the baby is on a specialty formula, most ingredients are similar between formulas and switching brands is ok. Do not add extra water to stretch formulas or make your own at home. There are potential serious risks to the baby. Read more…
Gráfico del ajuste de las mascarillas
Masks Posts en Español
Heidi Schutz, PhD
Este gráfico es de un artículo que publicó elDiario.es en marzo de 2021. Los consejos siguen siendo relevantes hoy. Las Nerdy Girls Lea mas en #eldiario.es Enlace a la publicación original de eldiario.es aquí Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
¿Quién sufre del COVID largo?
Long COVID Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
El sexo femenino y el asma se asocian con el desarrollo de COVID largo. Todavía estamos aprendiendo más sobre otros factores como la edad. En los Estados Unidos no se recogen sistemáticamente datos sobre COVID largo, pero se está intentando hacerlo en el futuro. Por el momento, el conjunto de datos nacionales de COVID, así Read more…
Is it safe to . . .?!
Staying Safe
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
“How risky is being indoors with our 10-year-old granddaughter without masks? We have plans to have birthday tea together. Are we safe?” That question, from a woman named Debby in California, is just one of hundreds I’ve received from concerned people who are worried about COVID-19. I’m an epidemiologist and one of the women behind Read more…
A estas alturas de la pandemia ¿será cierto que ya casi todos se han infectado con COVID-19?
Data and Metrics Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
Las estimaciones más recientes sugieren que alrededor del 58% de la población en los EE. UU. y más del 70 % en Inglaterra ya se ha contagiado,siendo la ola de Ómicron la responsable de los incrementos más GRANDES en los casos registrados. Los CDCs publicaron recientemente un informe MMWR, que estima el porcentaje de residentes Read more…
COVID Treatment Round Up!
Treatments
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
As COVID-19 cases are on the rise in many parts of the world, now seems like a good time to review treatment options. Treatment options depend on how sick someone is. For this post, we are going to give the run down treatments for adults across the clinical spectrum of disease (from no symptoms at Read more…
Series on Logical Fallacies – “Who funds you?”
Data Literacy Uncertainty and Misinformation
Kristen Panthagani, MD, PhD
At Dear Pandemic, we want to dish out science facts AND equip our readers with tools to make sense of data and science themselves. This is post is part of an ongoing series by Dr. Kristen Panthagani of You Can Know Things, in which she dissects common logical fallacies that have led people astray during Read more…
¿Se puede contraer COVID-19 compartiendo bebidas?
Infection and Spread Posts en Español Socializing
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Sí. Absolutamente. Se puede contraer COVID-19 compartiendo un vaso para beber– aún si el vaso contiene alcohol. El virus que causa COVID-19 está presente en la saliva de una persona que está infectada, y aunque no es el modo de transmisión más común, si puede transmitir oralmente. La concentración de alcohol en una bebida no Read more…
Did you know you can get 8 more *FREE* COVID-19 rapid tests sent directly to your house?
Testing and Contact Tracing
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: It’s true! Even if your household already received free tests before! In the U.S. only though. Visit here and order yours today: https://www.covid.gov/tests. All you need to do is enter your name and a shipping address…THAT’S IT! You can also call here to order instead: 1-800-232-0233 (TTY 1-888-720-7489).
If I’ve already been infected with Omicron, am I protected against new variants?
Biology/Immunity
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: The OG Omicron variant doesn’t seem to produce great cross-protection against other variants. BUT, if you were vaccinated + infected, the protection is MUCH higher. Omicron is spawning a lot of new “sub-variants,” no doubt thanks to the millions of chances it’s had to replicate and win the mutation lottery. Two sub-variants of Omicron Read more…
¿Estar expuestos a menos gérmenes durante los últimos dos años ha debilitado nuestro sistema inmunitario?
Biology/Immunity Families/Kids Posts en Español
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
No es probable. Si tus hijos se enferman mucho de repente, es porque se están “poniendo al día” con los virus normales de los niños, no porque su sistema inmunitario esté debilitado. Muchas familias con niños pequeños llevan casi dos años en casa. ¡Eso es mucho de toda la vida de un niño pequeño! Aunque Read more…
Tiempos aproximados para recibir una dosis infecciosa para alguien sin infección de COVID-19
Infection and Spread Masks Posts en Español
Heidi Schutz, PhD
Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
May is Mental Health Awareness month.
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Nearly 1 in 5 people will experience a mental health condition in any given year. And over half of all people will experience a mental health condition in their lifetime. This is not just about some of us. It is about all of us. Our mental health is complex and influenced by many factors. Mental Read more…
2do refuerzo: ¿qué sabemos?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
Con el aumento de la BA.2, si eres elegible (mayor de 50 años o inmunocomprometido, en los EE.UU.), recibir la siguiente vacuna de refuerzo puede mantener tu protección alta con pocos inconvenientes. Lo que sabemos ahora es que una segunda vacuna de refuerzo presenta pocos riesgos, pero los beneficios varían de una persona a otra. Read more…
Why do some people not get COVID when everyone around them has it?
Biology/Immunity Infection and Spread
Guest Author Jessica Williams-Nguyen, PhD
TLDR; Many things impact infection risk, including vaccination status, prior exposures, genetics, and the specific details of one’s contact with infected people. Even when conditions seem ideal for transmission, it’s not a done deal. This is why, if COVID comes to your home, it’s worth trying to limit spread. And sometimes, you just get lucky. Read more…
What is sensitivity and specificity, and why should I care?
Data and Metrics Data Literacy
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Good question! Sensitivity and specificity are characteristics of a medical test that help us determine how useful that test is and how to interpret the result. BUT, they aren’t the be all and end all. We also want to know the positive and negative predictive value. Strap in for the ride and let’s talk Read more…
What is Paxlovid Mouth?
Treatments
Megan Madsen, DO
While effective and generally safe, Paxlovid does have the potential for some side effects. One temporary, but particularly distasteful side effect reported is “Paxlovid mouth.” Paxlovid (Nirmatrelvir + Ritonavir) has become a household name since its March 2022 Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) approval as an at-home option to treat COVID-19. It consists of a 5 Read more…
¿Una infección por COVID-19 aumenta mi riesgo de diabetes?
Posts en Español Uncategorized
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Un nuevo estudio publicado en la revista médica, The Lancet, sugiere que la gente que tuvo una infección por COVID-19 tiene un mayor riesgo de desarrollar diabetes dentro de un año. Cada vez más investigaciones muestran que las infecciones por COVID-19 pueden resultar en consecuencias para la salud a largo plazo. En el estudio publicado Read more…
Shingles and the Shingles Vaccine: Get the Facts
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Shingles is a painful, blistering rash that often develops in a stripe that wraps around one side of the body or face. Besides the rash, symptoms include fever, headache, and chills. But mainly, you hear about the rash because it HURTS! If you’re over 50, the shingles vaccine Shingrix can help you avoid this super Read more…
TL;DR: Call your baby’s primary are clinician to get advice right away. In general, unless the baby is on a specialty formula, most ingredients are similar between formulas and switching brands is ok. Do not add extra water to stretch formulas or make your own at home. There are potential serious risks to the baby. Read more…
Gráfico del ajuste de las mascarillas
Masks Posts en EspañolHeidi Schutz, PhD
Este gráfico es de un artículo que publicó elDiario.es en marzo de 2021. Los consejos siguen siendo relevantes hoy. Las Nerdy Girls Lea mas en #eldiario.es Enlace a la publicación original de eldiario.es aquí Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
¿Quién sufre del COVID largo?
Long COVID Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
El sexo femenino y el asma se asocian con el desarrollo de COVID largo. Todavía estamos aprendiendo más sobre otros factores como la edad. En los Estados Unidos no se recogen sistemáticamente datos sobre COVID largo, pero se está intentando hacerlo en el futuro. Por el momento, el conjunto de datos nacionales de COVID, así Read more…
Is it safe to . . .?!
Staying Safe
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
“How risky is being indoors with our 10-year-old granddaughter without masks? We have plans to have birthday tea together. Are we safe?” That question, from a woman named Debby in California, is just one of hundreds I’ve received from concerned people who are worried about COVID-19. I’m an epidemiologist and one of the women behind Read more…
A estas alturas de la pandemia ¿será cierto que ya casi todos se han infectado con COVID-19?
Data and Metrics Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
Las estimaciones más recientes sugieren que alrededor del 58% de la población en los EE. UU. y más del 70 % en Inglaterra ya se ha contagiado,siendo la ola de Ómicron la responsable de los incrementos más GRANDES en los casos registrados. Los CDCs publicaron recientemente un informe MMWR, que estima el porcentaje de residentes Read more…
COVID Treatment Round Up!
Treatments
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
As COVID-19 cases are on the rise in many parts of the world, now seems like a good time to review treatment options. Treatment options depend on how sick someone is. For this post, we are going to give the run down treatments for adults across the clinical spectrum of disease (from no symptoms at Read more…
Series on Logical Fallacies – “Who funds you?”
Data Literacy Uncertainty and Misinformation
Kristen Panthagani, MD, PhD
At Dear Pandemic, we want to dish out science facts AND equip our readers with tools to make sense of data and science themselves. This is post is part of an ongoing series by Dr. Kristen Panthagani of You Can Know Things, in which she dissects common logical fallacies that have led people astray during Read more…
¿Se puede contraer COVID-19 compartiendo bebidas?
Infection and Spread Posts en Español Socializing
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Sí. Absolutamente. Se puede contraer COVID-19 compartiendo un vaso para beber– aún si el vaso contiene alcohol. El virus que causa COVID-19 está presente en la saliva de una persona que está infectada, y aunque no es el modo de transmisión más común, si puede transmitir oralmente. La concentración de alcohol en una bebida no Read more…
Did you know you can get 8 more *FREE* COVID-19 rapid tests sent directly to your house?
Testing and Contact Tracing
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: It’s true! Even if your household already received free tests before! In the U.S. only though. Visit here and order yours today: https://www.covid.gov/tests. All you need to do is enter your name and a shipping address…THAT’S IT! You can also call here to order instead: 1-800-232-0233 (TTY 1-888-720-7489).
If I’ve already been infected with Omicron, am I protected against new variants?
Biology/Immunity
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: The OG Omicron variant doesn’t seem to produce great cross-protection against other variants. BUT, if you were vaccinated + infected, the protection is MUCH higher. Omicron is spawning a lot of new “sub-variants,” no doubt thanks to the millions of chances it’s had to replicate and win the mutation lottery. Two sub-variants of Omicron Read more…
¿Estar expuestos a menos gérmenes durante los últimos dos años ha debilitado nuestro sistema inmunitario?
Biology/Immunity Families/Kids Posts en Español
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
No es probable. Si tus hijos se enferman mucho de repente, es porque se están “poniendo al día” con los virus normales de los niños, no porque su sistema inmunitario esté debilitado. Muchas familias con niños pequeños llevan casi dos años en casa. ¡Eso es mucho de toda la vida de un niño pequeño! Aunque Read more…
Tiempos aproximados para recibir una dosis infecciosa para alguien sin infección de COVID-19
Infection and Spread Masks Posts en Español
Heidi Schutz, PhD
Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
May is Mental Health Awareness month.
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Nearly 1 in 5 people will experience a mental health condition in any given year. And over half of all people will experience a mental health condition in their lifetime. This is not just about some of us. It is about all of us. Our mental health is complex and influenced by many factors. Mental Read more…
2do refuerzo: ¿qué sabemos?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
Con el aumento de la BA.2, si eres elegible (mayor de 50 años o inmunocomprometido, en los EE.UU.), recibir la siguiente vacuna de refuerzo puede mantener tu protección alta con pocos inconvenientes. Lo que sabemos ahora es que una segunda vacuna de refuerzo presenta pocos riesgos, pero los beneficios varían de una persona a otra. Read more…
Why do some people not get COVID when everyone around them has it?
Biology/Immunity Infection and Spread
Guest Author Jessica Williams-Nguyen, PhD
TLDR; Many things impact infection risk, including vaccination status, prior exposures, genetics, and the specific details of one’s contact with infected people. Even when conditions seem ideal for transmission, it’s not a done deal. This is why, if COVID comes to your home, it’s worth trying to limit spread. And sometimes, you just get lucky. Read more…
What is sensitivity and specificity, and why should I care?
Data and Metrics Data Literacy
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Good question! Sensitivity and specificity are characteristics of a medical test that help us determine how useful that test is and how to interpret the result. BUT, they aren’t the be all and end all. We also want to know the positive and negative predictive value. Strap in for the ride and let’s talk Read more…
What is Paxlovid Mouth?
Treatments
Megan Madsen, DO
While effective and generally safe, Paxlovid does have the potential for some side effects. One temporary, but particularly distasteful side effect reported is “Paxlovid mouth.” Paxlovid (Nirmatrelvir + Ritonavir) has become a household name since its March 2022 Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) approval as an at-home option to treat COVID-19. It consists of a 5 Read more…
¿Una infección por COVID-19 aumenta mi riesgo de diabetes?
Posts en Español Uncategorized
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Un nuevo estudio publicado en la revista médica, The Lancet, sugiere que la gente que tuvo una infección por COVID-19 tiene un mayor riesgo de desarrollar diabetes dentro de un año. Cada vez más investigaciones muestran que las infecciones por COVID-19 pueden resultar en consecuencias para la salud a largo plazo. En el estudio publicado Read more…
Shingles and the Shingles Vaccine: Get the Facts
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Shingles is a painful, blistering rash that often develops in a stripe that wraps around one side of the body or face. Besides the rash, symptoms include fever, headache, and chills. But mainly, you hear about the rash because it HURTS! If you’re over 50, the shingles vaccine Shingrix can help you avoid this super Read more…
Este gráfico es de un artículo que publicó elDiario.es en marzo de 2021. Los consejos siguen siendo relevantes hoy. Las Nerdy Girls Lea mas en #eldiario.es Enlace a la publicación original de eldiario.es aquí Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
¿Quién sufre del COVID largo?
Long COVID Posts en EspañolTita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
El sexo femenino y el asma se asocian con el desarrollo de COVID largo. Todavía estamos aprendiendo más sobre otros factores como la edad. En los Estados Unidos no se recogen sistemáticamente datos sobre COVID largo, pero se está intentando hacerlo en el futuro. Por el momento, el conjunto de datos nacionales de COVID, así Read more…
Is it safe to . . .?!
Staying Safe
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
“How risky is being indoors with our 10-year-old granddaughter without masks? We have plans to have birthday tea together. Are we safe?” That question, from a woman named Debby in California, is just one of hundreds I’ve received from concerned people who are worried about COVID-19. I’m an epidemiologist and one of the women behind Read more…
A estas alturas de la pandemia ¿será cierto que ya casi todos se han infectado con COVID-19?
Data and Metrics Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
Las estimaciones más recientes sugieren que alrededor del 58% de la población en los EE. UU. y más del 70 % en Inglaterra ya se ha contagiado,siendo la ola de Ómicron la responsable de los incrementos más GRANDES en los casos registrados. Los CDCs publicaron recientemente un informe MMWR, que estima el porcentaje de residentes Read more…
COVID Treatment Round Up!
Treatments
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
As COVID-19 cases are on the rise in many parts of the world, now seems like a good time to review treatment options. Treatment options depend on how sick someone is. For this post, we are going to give the run down treatments for adults across the clinical spectrum of disease (from no symptoms at Read more…
Series on Logical Fallacies – “Who funds you?”
Data Literacy Uncertainty and Misinformation
Kristen Panthagani, MD, PhD
At Dear Pandemic, we want to dish out science facts AND equip our readers with tools to make sense of data and science themselves. This is post is part of an ongoing series by Dr. Kristen Panthagani of You Can Know Things, in which she dissects common logical fallacies that have led people astray during Read more…
¿Se puede contraer COVID-19 compartiendo bebidas?
Infection and Spread Posts en Español Socializing
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Sí. Absolutamente. Se puede contraer COVID-19 compartiendo un vaso para beber– aún si el vaso contiene alcohol. El virus que causa COVID-19 está presente en la saliva de una persona que está infectada, y aunque no es el modo de transmisión más común, si puede transmitir oralmente. La concentración de alcohol en una bebida no Read more…
Did you know you can get 8 more *FREE* COVID-19 rapid tests sent directly to your house?
Testing and Contact Tracing
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: It’s true! Even if your household already received free tests before! In the U.S. only though. Visit here and order yours today: https://www.covid.gov/tests. All you need to do is enter your name and a shipping address…THAT’S IT! You can also call here to order instead: 1-800-232-0233 (TTY 1-888-720-7489).
If I’ve already been infected with Omicron, am I protected against new variants?
Biology/Immunity
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: The OG Omicron variant doesn’t seem to produce great cross-protection against other variants. BUT, if you were vaccinated + infected, the protection is MUCH higher. Omicron is spawning a lot of new “sub-variants,” no doubt thanks to the millions of chances it’s had to replicate and win the mutation lottery. Two sub-variants of Omicron Read more…
¿Estar expuestos a menos gérmenes durante los últimos dos años ha debilitado nuestro sistema inmunitario?
Biology/Immunity Families/Kids Posts en Español
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
No es probable. Si tus hijos se enferman mucho de repente, es porque se están “poniendo al día” con los virus normales de los niños, no porque su sistema inmunitario esté debilitado. Muchas familias con niños pequeños llevan casi dos años en casa. ¡Eso es mucho de toda la vida de un niño pequeño! Aunque Read more…
Tiempos aproximados para recibir una dosis infecciosa para alguien sin infección de COVID-19
Infection and Spread Masks Posts en Español
Heidi Schutz, PhD
Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
May is Mental Health Awareness month.
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Nearly 1 in 5 people will experience a mental health condition in any given year. And over half of all people will experience a mental health condition in their lifetime. This is not just about some of us. It is about all of us. Our mental health is complex and influenced by many factors. Mental Read more…
2do refuerzo: ¿qué sabemos?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
Con el aumento de la BA.2, si eres elegible (mayor de 50 años o inmunocomprometido, en los EE.UU.), recibir la siguiente vacuna de refuerzo puede mantener tu protección alta con pocos inconvenientes. Lo que sabemos ahora es que una segunda vacuna de refuerzo presenta pocos riesgos, pero los beneficios varían de una persona a otra. Read more…
Why do some people not get COVID when everyone around them has it?
Biology/Immunity Infection and Spread
Guest Author Jessica Williams-Nguyen, PhD
TLDR; Many things impact infection risk, including vaccination status, prior exposures, genetics, and the specific details of one’s contact with infected people. Even when conditions seem ideal for transmission, it’s not a done deal. This is why, if COVID comes to your home, it’s worth trying to limit spread. And sometimes, you just get lucky. Read more…
What is sensitivity and specificity, and why should I care?
Data and Metrics Data Literacy
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Good question! Sensitivity and specificity are characteristics of a medical test that help us determine how useful that test is and how to interpret the result. BUT, they aren’t the be all and end all. We also want to know the positive and negative predictive value. Strap in for the ride and let’s talk Read more…
What is Paxlovid Mouth?
Treatments
Megan Madsen, DO
While effective and generally safe, Paxlovid does have the potential for some side effects. One temporary, but particularly distasteful side effect reported is “Paxlovid mouth.” Paxlovid (Nirmatrelvir + Ritonavir) has become a household name since its March 2022 Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) approval as an at-home option to treat COVID-19. It consists of a 5 Read more…
¿Una infección por COVID-19 aumenta mi riesgo de diabetes?
Posts en Español Uncategorized
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Un nuevo estudio publicado en la revista médica, The Lancet, sugiere que la gente que tuvo una infección por COVID-19 tiene un mayor riesgo de desarrollar diabetes dentro de un año. Cada vez más investigaciones muestran que las infecciones por COVID-19 pueden resultar en consecuencias para la salud a largo plazo. En el estudio publicado Read more…
Shingles and the Shingles Vaccine: Get the Facts
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Shingles is a painful, blistering rash that often develops in a stripe that wraps around one side of the body or face. Besides the rash, symptoms include fever, headache, and chills. But mainly, you hear about the rash because it HURTS! If you’re over 50, the shingles vaccine Shingrix can help you avoid this super Read more…
El sexo femenino y el asma se asocian con el desarrollo de COVID largo. Todavía estamos aprendiendo más sobre otros factores como la edad. En los Estados Unidos no se recogen sistemáticamente datos sobre COVID largo, pero se está intentando hacerlo en el futuro. Por el momento, el conjunto de datos nacionales de COVID, así Read more…
Is it safe to . . .?!
Staying SafeMalia Jones, PhD MPH
“How risky is being indoors with our 10-year-old granddaughter without masks? We have plans to have birthday tea together. Are we safe?” That question, from a woman named Debby in California, is just one of hundreds I’ve received from concerned people who are worried about COVID-19. I’m an epidemiologist and one of the women behind Read more…
A estas alturas de la pandemia ¿será cierto que ya casi todos se han infectado con COVID-19?
Data and Metrics Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
Las estimaciones más recientes sugieren que alrededor del 58% de la población en los EE. UU. y más del 70 % en Inglaterra ya se ha contagiado,siendo la ola de Ómicron la responsable de los incrementos más GRANDES en los casos registrados. Los CDCs publicaron recientemente un informe MMWR, que estima el porcentaje de residentes Read more…
COVID Treatment Round Up!
Treatments
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
As COVID-19 cases are on the rise in many parts of the world, now seems like a good time to review treatment options. Treatment options depend on how sick someone is. For this post, we are going to give the run down treatments for adults across the clinical spectrum of disease (from no symptoms at Read more…
Series on Logical Fallacies – “Who funds you?”
Data Literacy Uncertainty and Misinformation
Kristen Panthagani, MD, PhD
At Dear Pandemic, we want to dish out science facts AND equip our readers with tools to make sense of data and science themselves. This is post is part of an ongoing series by Dr. Kristen Panthagani of You Can Know Things, in which she dissects common logical fallacies that have led people astray during Read more…
¿Se puede contraer COVID-19 compartiendo bebidas?
Infection and Spread Posts en Español Socializing
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Sí. Absolutamente. Se puede contraer COVID-19 compartiendo un vaso para beber– aún si el vaso contiene alcohol. El virus que causa COVID-19 está presente en la saliva de una persona que está infectada, y aunque no es el modo de transmisión más común, si puede transmitir oralmente. La concentración de alcohol en una bebida no Read more…
Did you know you can get 8 more *FREE* COVID-19 rapid tests sent directly to your house?
Testing and Contact Tracing
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: It’s true! Even if your household already received free tests before! In the U.S. only though. Visit here and order yours today: https://www.covid.gov/tests. All you need to do is enter your name and a shipping address…THAT’S IT! You can also call here to order instead: 1-800-232-0233 (TTY 1-888-720-7489).
If I’ve already been infected with Omicron, am I protected against new variants?
Biology/Immunity
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: The OG Omicron variant doesn’t seem to produce great cross-protection against other variants. BUT, if you were vaccinated + infected, the protection is MUCH higher. Omicron is spawning a lot of new “sub-variants,” no doubt thanks to the millions of chances it’s had to replicate and win the mutation lottery. Two sub-variants of Omicron Read more…
¿Estar expuestos a menos gérmenes durante los últimos dos años ha debilitado nuestro sistema inmunitario?
Biology/Immunity Families/Kids Posts en Español
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
No es probable. Si tus hijos se enferman mucho de repente, es porque se están “poniendo al día” con los virus normales de los niños, no porque su sistema inmunitario esté debilitado. Muchas familias con niños pequeños llevan casi dos años en casa. ¡Eso es mucho de toda la vida de un niño pequeño! Aunque Read more…
Tiempos aproximados para recibir una dosis infecciosa para alguien sin infección de COVID-19
Infection and Spread Masks Posts en Español
Heidi Schutz, PhD
Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
May is Mental Health Awareness month.
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Nearly 1 in 5 people will experience a mental health condition in any given year. And over half of all people will experience a mental health condition in their lifetime. This is not just about some of us. It is about all of us. Our mental health is complex and influenced by many factors. Mental Read more…
2do refuerzo: ¿qué sabemos?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
Con el aumento de la BA.2, si eres elegible (mayor de 50 años o inmunocomprometido, en los EE.UU.), recibir la siguiente vacuna de refuerzo puede mantener tu protección alta con pocos inconvenientes. Lo que sabemos ahora es que una segunda vacuna de refuerzo presenta pocos riesgos, pero los beneficios varían de una persona a otra. Read more…
Why do some people not get COVID when everyone around them has it?
Biology/Immunity Infection and Spread
Guest Author Jessica Williams-Nguyen, PhD
TLDR; Many things impact infection risk, including vaccination status, prior exposures, genetics, and the specific details of one’s contact with infected people. Even when conditions seem ideal for transmission, it’s not a done deal. This is why, if COVID comes to your home, it’s worth trying to limit spread. And sometimes, you just get lucky. Read more…
What is sensitivity and specificity, and why should I care?
Data and Metrics Data Literacy
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Good question! Sensitivity and specificity are characteristics of a medical test that help us determine how useful that test is and how to interpret the result. BUT, they aren’t the be all and end all. We also want to know the positive and negative predictive value. Strap in for the ride and let’s talk Read more…
What is Paxlovid Mouth?
Treatments
Megan Madsen, DO
While effective and generally safe, Paxlovid does have the potential for some side effects. One temporary, but particularly distasteful side effect reported is “Paxlovid mouth.” Paxlovid (Nirmatrelvir + Ritonavir) has become a household name since its March 2022 Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) approval as an at-home option to treat COVID-19. It consists of a 5 Read more…
¿Una infección por COVID-19 aumenta mi riesgo de diabetes?
Posts en Español Uncategorized
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Un nuevo estudio publicado en la revista médica, The Lancet, sugiere que la gente que tuvo una infección por COVID-19 tiene un mayor riesgo de desarrollar diabetes dentro de un año. Cada vez más investigaciones muestran que las infecciones por COVID-19 pueden resultar en consecuencias para la salud a largo plazo. En el estudio publicado Read more…
Shingles and the Shingles Vaccine: Get the Facts
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Shingles is a painful, blistering rash that often develops in a stripe that wraps around one side of the body or face. Besides the rash, symptoms include fever, headache, and chills. But mainly, you hear about the rash because it HURTS! If you’re over 50, the shingles vaccine Shingrix can help you avoid this super Read more…
“How risky is being indoors with our 10-year-old granddaughter without masks? We have plans to have birthday tea together. Are we safe?” That question, from a woman named Debby in California, is just one of hundreds I’ve received from concerned people who are worried about COVID-19. I’m an epidemiologist and one of the women behind Read more…
A estas alturas de la pandemia ¿será cierto que ya casi todos se han infectado con COVID-19?
Data and Metrics Posts en EspañolTita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
Las estimaciones más recientes sugieren que alrededor del 58% de la población en los EE. UU. y más del 70 % en Inglaterra ya se ha contagiado,siendo la ola de Ómicron la responsable de los incrementos más GRANDES en los casos registrados. Los CDCs publicaron recientemente un informe MMWR, que estima el porcentaje de residentes Read more…
COVID Treatment Round Up!
Treatments
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
As COVID-19 cases are on the rise in many parts of the world, now seems like a good time to review treatment options. Treatment options depend on how sick someone is. For this post, we are going to give the run down treatments for adults across the clinical spectrum of disease (from no symptoms at Read more…
Series on Logical Fallacies – “Who funds you?”
Data Literacy Uncertainty and Misinformation
Kristen Panthagani, MD, PhD
At Dear Pandemic, we want to dish out science facts AND equip our readers with tools to make sense of data and science themselves. This is post is part of an ongoing series by Dr. Kristen Panthagani of You Can Know Things, in which she dissects common logical fallacies that have led people astray during Read more…
¿Se puede contraer COVID-19 compartiendo bebidas?
Infection and Spread Posts en Español Socializing
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Sí. Absolutamente. Se puede contraer COVID-19 compartiendo un vaso para beber– aún si el vaso contiene alcohol. El virus que causa COVID-19 está presente en la saliva de una persona que está infectada, y aunque no es el modo de transmisión más común, si puede transmitir oralmente. La concentración de alcohol en una bebida no Read more…
Did you know you can get 8 more *FREE* COVID-19 rapid tests sent directly to your house?
Testing and Contact Tracing
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: It’s true! Even if your household already received free tests before! In the U.S. only though. Visit here and order yours today: https://www.covid.gov/tests. All you need to do is enter your name and a shipping address…THAT’S IT! You can also call here to order instead: 1-800-232-0233 (TTY 1-888-720-7489).
If I’ve already been infected with Omicron, am I protected against new variants?
Biology/Immunity
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: The OG Omicron variant doesn’t seem to produce great cross-protection against other variants. BUT, if you were vaccinated + infected, the protection is MUCH higher. Omicron is spawning a lot of new “sub-variants,” no doubt thanks to the millions of chances it’s had to replicate and win the mutation lottery. Two sub-variants of Omicron Read more…
¿Estar expuestos a menos gérmenes durante los últimos dos años ha debilitado nuestro sistema inmunitario?
Biology/Immunity Families/Kids Posts en Español
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
No es probable. Si tus hijos se enferman mucho de repente, es porque se están “poniendo al día” con los virus normales de los niños, no porque su sistema inmunitario esté debilitado. Muchas familias con niños pequeños llevan casi dos años en casa. ¡Eso es mucho de toda la vida de un niño pequeño! Aunque Read more…
Tiempos aproximados para recibir una dosis infecciosa para alguien sin infección de COVID-19
Infection and Spread Masks Posts en Español
Heidi Schutz, PhD
Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
May is Mental Health Awareness month.
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Nearly 1 in 5 people will experience a mental health condition in any given year. And over half of all people will experience a mental health condition in their lifetime. This is not just about some of us. It is about all of us. Our mental health is complex and influenced by many factors. Mental Read more…
2do refuerzo: ¿qué sabemos?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
Con el aumento de la BA.2, si eres elegible (mayor de 50 años o inmunocomprometido, en los EE.UU.), recibir la siguiente vacuna de refuerzo puede mantener tu protección alta con pocos inconvenientes. Lo que sabemos ahora es que una segunda vacuna de refuerzo presenta pocos riesgos, pero los beneficios varían de una persona a otra. Read more…
Why do some people not get COVID when everyone around them has it?
Biology/Immunity Infection and Spread
Guest Author Jessica Williams-Nguyen, PhD
TLDR; Many things impact infection risk, including vaccination status, prior exposures, genetics, and the specific details of one’s contact with infected people. Even when conditions seem ideal for transmission, it’s not a done deal. This is why, if COVID comes to your home, it’s worth trying to limit spread. And sometimes, you just get lucky. Read more…
What is sensitivity and specificity, and why should I care?
Data and Metrics Data Literacy
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Good question! Sensitivity and specificity are characteristics of a medical test that help us determine how useful that test is and how to interpret the result. BUT, they aren’t the be all and end all. We also want to know the positive and negative predictive value. Strap in for the ride and let’s talk Read more…
What is Paxlovid Mouth?
Treatments
Megan Madsen, DO
While effective and generally safe, Paxlovid does have the potential for some side effects. One temporary, but particularly distasteful side effect reported is “Paxlovid mouth.” Paxlovid (Nirmatrelvir + Ritonavir) has become a household name since its March 2022 Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) approval as an at-home option to treat COVID-19. It consists of a 5 Read more…
¿Una infección por COVID-19 aumenta mi riesgo de diabetes?
Posts en Español Uncategorized
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Un nuevo estudio publicado en la revista médica, The Lancet, sugiere que la gente que tuvo una infección por COVID-19 tiene un mayor riesgo de desarrollar diabetes dentro de un año. Cada vez más investigaciones muestran que las infecciones por COVID-19 pueden resultar en consecuencias para la salud a largo plazo. En el estudio publicado Read more…
Shingles and the Shingles Vaccine: Get the Facts
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Shingles is a painful, blistering rash that often develops in a stripe that wraps around one side of the body or face. Besides the rash, symptoms include fever, headache, and chills. But mainly, you hear about the rash because it HURTS! If you’re over 50, the shingles vaccine Shingrix can help you avoid this super Read more…
Las estimaciones más recientes sugieren que alrededor del 58% de la población en los EE. UU. y más del 70 % en Inglaterra ya se ha contagiado,siendo la ola de Ómicron la responsable de los incrementos más GRANDES en los casos registrados. Los CDCs publicaron recientemente un informe MMWR, que estima el porcentaje de residentes Read more…
COVID Treatment Round Up!
TreatmentsSarah Whitley Coles, MD
As COVID-19 cases are on the rise in many parts of the world, now seems like a good time to review treatment options. Treatment options depend on how sick someone is. For this post, we are going to give the run down treatments for adults across the clinical spectrum of disease (from no symptoms at Read more…
Series on Logical Fallacies – “Who funds you?”
Data Literacy Uncertainty and Misinformation
Kristen Panthagani, MD, PhD
At Dear Pandemic, we want to dish out science facts AND equip our readers with tools to make sense of data and science themselves. This is post is part of an ongoing series by Dr. Kristen Panthagani of You Can Know Things, in which she dissects common logical fallacies that have led people astray during Read more…
¿Se puede contraer COVID-19 compartiendo bebidas?
Infection and Spread Posts en Español Socializing
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Sí. Absolutamente. Se puede contraer COVID-19 compartiendo un vaso para beber– aún si el vaso contiene alcohol. El virus que causa COVID-19 está presente en la saliva de una persona que está infectada, y aunque no es el modo de transmisión más común, si puede transmitir oralmente. La concentración de alcohol en una bebida no Read more…
Did you know you can get 8 more *FREE* COVID-19 rapid tests sent directly to your house?
Testing and Contact Tracing
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: It’s true! Even if your household already received free tests before! In the U.S. only though. Visit here and order yours today: https://www.covid.gov/tests. All you need to do is enter your name and a shipping address…THAT’S IT! You can also call here to order instead: 1-800-232-0233 (TTY 1-888-720-7489).
If I’ve already been infected with Omicron, am I protected against new variants?
Biology/Immunity
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: The OG Omicron variant doesn’t seem to produce great cross-protection against other variants. BUT, if you were vaccinated + infected, the protection is MUCH higher. Omicron is spawning a lot of new “sub-variants,” no doubt thanks to the millions of chances it’s had to replicate and win the mutation lottery. Two sub-variants of Omicron Read more…
¿Estar expuestos a menos gérmenes durante los últimos dos años ha debilitado nuestro sistema inmunitario?
Biology/Immunity Families/Kids Posts en Español
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
No es probable. Si tus hijos se enferman mucho de repente, es porque se están “poniendo al día” con los virus normales de los niños, no porque su sistema inmunitario esté debilitado. Muchas familias con niños pequeños llevan casi dos años en casa. ¡Eso es mucho de toda la vida de un niño pequeño! Aunque Read more…
Tiempos aproximados para recibir una dosis infecciosa para alguien sin infección de COVID-19
Infection and Spread Masks Posts en Español
Heidi Schutz, PhD
Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
May is Mental Health Awareness month.
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Nearly 1 in 5 people will experience a mental health condition in any given year. And over half of all people will experience a mental health condition in their lifetime. This is not just about some of us. It is about all of us. Our mental health is complex and influenced by many factors. Mental Read more…
2do refuerzo: ¿qué sabemos?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
Con el aumento de la BA.2, si eres elegible (mayor de 50 años o inmunocomprometido, en los EE.UU.), recibir la siguiente vacuna de refuerzo puede mantener tu protección alta con pocos inconvenientes. Lo que sabemos ahora es que una segunda vacuna de refuerzo presenta pocos riesgos, pero los beneficios varían de una persona a otra. Read more…
Why do some people not get COVID when everyone around them has it?
Biology/Immunity Infection and Spread
Guest Author Jessica Williams-Nguyen, PhD
TLDR; Many things impact infection risk, including vaccination status, prior exposures, genetics, and the specific details of one’s contact with infected people. Even when conditions seem ideal for transmission, it’s not a done deal. This is why, if COVID comes to your home, it’s worth trying to limit spread. And sometimes, you just get lucky. Read more…
What is sensitivity and specificity, and why should I care?
Data and Metrics Data Literacy
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Good question! Sensitivity and specificity are characteristics of a medical test that help us determine how useful that test is and how to interpret the result. BUT, they aren’t the be all and end all. We also want to know the positive and negative predictive value. Strap in for the ride and let’s talk Read more…
What is Paxlovid Mouth?
Treatments
Megan Madsen, DO
While effective and generally safe, Paxlovid does have the potential for some side effects. One temporary, but particularly distasteful side effect reported is “Paxlovid mouth.” Paxlovid (Nirmatrelvir + Ritonavir) has become a household name since its March 2022 Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) approval as an at-home option to treat COVID-19. It consists of a 5 Read more…
¿Una infección por COVID-19 aumenta mi riesgo de diabetes?
Posts en Español Uncategorized
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Un nuevo estudio publicado en la revista médica, The Lancet, sugiere que la gente que tuvo una infección por COVID-19 tiene un mayor riesgo de desarrollar diabetes dentro de un año. Cada vez más investigaciones muestran que las infecciones por COVID-19 pueden resultar en consecuencias para la salud a largo plazo. En el estudio publicado Read more…
Shingles and the Shingles Vaccine: Get the Facts
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Shingles is a painful, blistering rash that often develops in a stripe that wraps around one side of the body or face. Besides the rash, symptoms include fever, headache, and chills. But mainly, you hear about the rash because it HURTS! If you’re over 50, the shingles vaccine Shingrix can help you avoid this super Read more…
As COVID-19 cases are on the rise in many parts of the world, now seems like a good time to review treatment options. Treatment options depend on how sick someone is. For this post, we are going to give the run down treatments for adults across the clinical spectrum of disease (from no symptoms at Read more…
Series on Logical Fallacies – “Who funds you?”
Data Literacy Uncertainty and MisinformationKristen Panthagani, MD, PhD
At Dear Pandemic, we want to dish out science facts AND equip our readers with tools to make sense of data and science themselves. This is post is part of an ongoing series by Dr. Kristen Panthagani of You Can Know Things, in which she dissects common logical fallacies that have led people astray during Read more…
¿Se puede contraer COVID-19 compartiendo bebidas?
Infection and Spread Posts en Español Socializing
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Sí. Absolutamente. Se puede contraer COVID-19 compartiendo un vaso para beber– aún si el vaso contiene alcohol. El virus que causa COVID-19 está presente en la saliva de una persona que está infectada, y aunque no es el modo de transmisión más común, si puede transmitir oralmente. La concentración de alcohol en una bebida no Read more…
Did you know you can get 8 more *FREE* COVID-19 rapid tests sent directly to your house?
Testing and Contact Tracing
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: It’s true! Even if your household already received free tests before! In the U.S. only though. Visit here and order yours today: https://www.covid.gov/tests. All you need to do is enter your name and a shipping address…THAT’S IT! You can also call here to order instead: 1-800-232-0233 (TTY 1-888-720-7489).
If I’ve already been infected with Omicron, am I protected against new variants?
Biology/Immunity
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: The OG Omicron variant doesn’t seem to produce great cross-protection against other variants. BUT, if you were vaccinated + infected, the protection is MUCH higher. Omicron is spawning a lot of new “sub-variants,” no doubt thanks to the millions of chances it’s had to replicate and win the mutation lottery. Two sub-variants of Omicron Read more…
¿Estar expuestos a menos gérmenes durante los últimos dos años ha debilitado nuestro sistema inmunitario?
Biology/Immunity Families/Kids Posts en Español
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
No es probable. Si tus hijos se enferman mucho de repente, es porque se están “poniendo al día” con los virus normales de los niños, no porque su sistema inmunitario esté debilitado. Muchas familias con niños pequeños llevan casi dos años en casa. ¡Eso es mucho de toda la vida de un niño pequeño! Aunque Read more…
Tiempos aproximados para recibir una dosis infecciosa para alguien sin infección de COVID-19
Infection and Spread Masks Posts en Español
Heidi Schutz, PhD
Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
May is Mental Health Awareness month.
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Nearly 1 in 5 people will experience a mental health condition in any given year. And over half of all people will experience a mental health condition in their lifetime. This is not just about some of us. It is about all of us. Our mental health is complex and influenced by many factors. Mental Read more…
2do refuerzo: ¿qué sabemos?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
Con el aumento de la BA.2, si eres elegible (mayor de 50 años o inmunocomprometido, en los EE.UU.), recibir la siguiente vacuna de refuerzo puede mantener tu protección alta con pocos inconvenientes. Lo que sabemos ahora es que una segunda vacuna de refuerzo presenta pocos riesgos, pero los beneficios varían de una persona a otra. Read more…
Why do some people not get COVID when everyone around them has it?
Biology/Immunity Infection and Spread
Guest Author Jessica Williams-Nguyen, PhD
TLDR; Many things impact infection risk, including vaccination status, prior exposures, genetics, and the specific details of one’s contact with infected people. Even when conditions seem ideal for transmission, it’s not a done deal. This is why, if COVID comes to your home, it’s worth trying to limit spread. And sometimes, you just get lucky. Read more…
What is sensitivity and specificity, and why should I care?
Data and Metrics Data Literacy
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Good question! Sensitivity and specificity are characteristics of a medical test that help us determine how useful that test is and how to interpret the result. BUT, they aren’t the be all and end all. We also want to know the positive and negative predictive value. Strap in for the ride and let’s talk Read more…
What is Paxlovid Mouth?
Treatments
Megan Madsen, DO
While effective and generally safe, Paxlovid does have the potential for some side effects. One temporary, but particularly distasteful side effect reported is “Paxlovid mouth.” Paxlovid (Nirmatrelvir + Ritonavir) has become a household name since its March 2022 Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) approval as an at-home option to treat COVID-19. It consists of a 5 Read more…
¿Una infección por COVID-19 aumenta mi riesgo de diabetes?
Posts en Español Uncategorized
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Un nuevo estudio publicado en la revista médica, The Lancet, sugiere que la gente que tuvo una infección por COVID-19 tiene un mayor riesgo de desarrollar diabetes dentro de un año. Cada vez más investigaciones muestran que las infecciones por COVID-19 pueden resultar en consecuencias para la salud a largo plazo. En el estudio publicado Read more…
Shingles and the Shingles Vaccine: Get the Facts
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Shingles is a painful, blistering rash that often develops in a stripe that wraps around one side of the body or face. Besides the rash, symptoms include fever, headache, and chills. But mainly, you hear about the rash because it HURTS! If you’re over 50, the shingles vaccine Shingrix can help you avoid this super Read more…
At Dear Pandemic, we want to dish out science facts AND equip our readers with tools to make sense of data and science themselves. This is post is part of an ongoing series by Dr. Kristen Panthagani of You Can Know Things, in which she dissects common logical fallacies that have led people astray during Read more…
¿Se puede contraer COVID-19 compartiendo bebidas?
Infection and Spread Posts en Español SocializingSandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Sí. Absolutamente. Se puede contraer COVID-19 compartiendo un vaso para beber– aún si el vaso contiene alcohol. El virus que causa COVID-19 está presente en la saliva de una persona que está infectada, y aunque no es el modo de transmisión más común, si puede transmitir oralmente. La concentración de alcohol en una bebida no Read more…
Did you know you can get 8 more *FREE* COVID-19 rapid tests sent directly to your house?
Testing and Contact Tracing
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: It’s true! Even if your household already received free tests before! In the U.S. only though. Visit here and order yours today: https://www.covid.gov/tests. All you need to do is enter your name and a shipping address…THAT’S IT! You can also call here to order instead: 1-800-232-0233 (TTY 1-888-720-7489).
If I’ve already been infected with Omicron, am I protected against new variants?
Biology/Immunity
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: The OG Omicron variant doesn’t seem to produce great cross-protection against other variants. BUT, if you were vaccinated + infected, the protection is MUCH higher. Omicron is spawning a lot of new “sub-variants,” no doubt thanks to the millions of chances it’s had to replicate and win the mutation lottery. Two sub-variants of Omicron Read more…
¿Estar expuestos a menos gérmenes durante los últimos dos años ha debilitado nuestro sistema inmunitario?
Biology/Immunity Families/Kids Posts en Español
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
No es probable. Si tus hijos se enferman mucho de repente, es porque se están “poniendo al día” con los virus normales de los niños, no porque su sistema inmunitario esté debilitado. Muchas familias con niños pequeños llevan casi dos años en casa. ¡Eso es mucho de toda la vida de un niño pequeño! Aunque Read more…
Tiempos aproximados para recibir una dosis infecciosa para alguien sin infección de COVID-19
Infection and Spread Masks Posts en Español
Heidi Schutz, PhD
Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
May is Mental Health Awareness month.
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Nearly 1 in 5 people will experience a mental health condition in any given year. And over half of all people will experience a mental health condition in their lifetime. This is not just about some of us. It is about all of us. Our mental health is complex and influenced by many factors. Mental Read more…
2do refuerzo: ¿qué sabemos?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
Con el aumento de la BA.2, si eres elegible (mayor de 50 años o inmunocomprometido, en los EE.UU.), recibir la siguiente vacuna de refuerzo puede mantener tu protección alta con pocos inconvenientes. Lo que sabemos ahora es que una segunda vacuna de refuerzo presenta pocos riesgos, pero los beneficios varían de una persona a otra. Read more…
Why do some people not get COVID when everyone around them has it?
Biology/Immunity Infection and Spread
Guest Author Jessica Williams-Nguyen, PhD
TLDR; Many things impact infection risk, including vaccination status, prior exposures, genetics, and the specific details of one’s contact with infected people. Even when conditions seem ideal for transmission, it’s not a done deal. This is why, if COVID comes to your home, it’s worth trying to limit spread. And sometimes, you just get lucky. Read more…
What is sensitivity and specificity, and why should I care?
Data and Metrics Data Literacy
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Good question! Sensitivity and specificity are characteristics of a medical test that help us determine how useful that test is and how to interpret the result. BUT, they aren’t the be all and end all. We also want to know the positive and negative predictive value. Strap in for the ride and let’s talk Read more…
What is Paxlovid Mouth?
Treatments
Megan Madsen, DO
While effective and generally safe, Paxlovid does have the potential for some side effects. One temporary, but particularly distasteful side effect reported is “Paxlovid mouth.” Paxlovid (Nirmatrelvir + Ritonavir) has become a household name since its March 2022 Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) approval as an at-home option to treat COVID-19. It consists of a 5 Read more…
¿Una infección por COVID-19 aumenta mi riesgo de diabetes?
Posts en Español Uncategorized
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Un nuevo estudio publicado en la revista médica, The Lancet, sugiere que la gente que tuvo una infección por COVID-19 tiene un mayor riesgo de desarrollar diabetes dentro de un año. Cada vez más investigaciones muestran que las infecciones por COVID-19 pueden resultar en consecuencias para la salud a largo plazo. En el estudio publicado Read more…
Shingles and the Shingles Vaccine: Get the Facts
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Shingles is a painful, blistering rash that often develops in a stripe that wraps around one side of the body or face. Besides the rash, symptoms include fever, headache, and chills. But mainly, you hear about the rash because it HURTS! If you’re over 50, the shingles vaccine Shingrix can help you avoid this super Read more…
Sí. Absolutamente. Se puede contraer COVID-19 compartiendo un vaso para beber– aún si el vaso contiene alcohol. El virus que causa COVID-19 está presente en la saliva de una persona que está infectada, y aunque no es el modo de transmisión más común, si puede transmitir oralmente. La concentración de alcohol en una bebida no Read more…
Did you know you can get 8 more *FREE* COVID-19 rapid tests sent directly to your house?
Testing and Contact TracingAmanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: It’s true! Even if your household already received free tests before! In the U.S. only though. Visit here and order yours today: https://www.covid.gov/tests. All you need to do is enter your name and a shipping address…THAT’S IT! You can also call here to order instead: 1-800-232-0233 (TTY 1-888-720-7489).
If I’ve already been infected with Omicron, am I protected against new variants?
Biology/Immunity
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: The OG Omicron variant doesn’t seem to produce great cross-protection against other variants. BUT, if you were vaccinated + infected, the protection is MUCH higher. Omicron is spawning a lot of new “sub-variants,” no doubt thanks to the millions of chances it’s had to replicate and win the mutation lottery. Two sub-variants of Omicron Read more…
¿Estar expuestos a menos gérmenes durante los últimos dos años ha debilitado nuestro sistema inmunitario?
Biology/Immunity Families/Kids Posts en Español
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
No es probable. Si tus hijos se enferman mucho de repente, es porque se están “poniendo al día” con los virus normales de los niños, no porque su sistema inmunitario esté debilitado. Muchas familias con niños pequeños llevan casi dos años en casa. ¡Eso es mucho de toda la vida de un niño pequeño! Aunque Read more…
Tiempos aproximados para recibir una dosis infecciosa para alguien sin infección de COVID-19
Infection and Spread Masks Posts en Español
Heidi Schutz, PhD
Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
May is Mental Health Awareness month.
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Nearly 1 in 5 people will experience a mental health condition in any given year. And over half of all people will experience a mental health condition in their lifetime. This is not just about some of us. It is about all of us. Our mental health is complex and influenced by many factors. Mental Read more…
2do refuerzo: ¿qué sabemos?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
Con el aumento de la BA.2, si eres elegible (mayor de 50 años o inmunocomprometido, en los EE.UU.), recibir la siguiente vacuna de refuerzo puede mantener tu protección alta con pocos inconvenientes. Lo que sabemos ahora es que una segunda vacuna de refuerzo presenta pocos riesgos, pero los beneficios varían de una persona a otra. Read more…
Why do some people not get COVID when everyone around them has it?
Biology/Immunity Infection and Spread
Guest Author Jessica Williams-Nguyen, PhD
TLDR; Many things impact infection risk, including vaccination status, prior exposures, genetics, and the specific details of one’s contact with infected people. Even when conditions seem ideal for transmission, it’s not a done deal. This is why, if COVID comes to your home, it’s worth trying to limit spread. And sometimes, you just get lucky. Read more…
What is sensitivity and specificity, and why should I care?
Data and Metrics Data Literacy
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Good question! Sensitivity and specificity are characteristics of a medical test that help us determine how useful that test is and how to interpret the result. BUT, they aren’t the be all and end all. We also want to know the positive and negative predictive value. Strap in for the ride and let’s talk Read more…
What is Paxlovid Mouth?
Treatments
Megan Madsen, DO
While effective and generally safe, Paxlovid does have the potential for some side effects. One temporary, but particularly distasteful side effect reported is “Paxlovid mouth.” Paxlovid (Nirmatrelvir + Ritonavir) has become a household name since its March 2022 Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) approval as an at-home option to treat COVID-19. It consists of a 5 Read more…
¿Una infección por COVID-19 aumenta mi riesgo de diabetes?
Posts en Español Uncategorized
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Un nuevo estudio publicado en la revista médica, The Lancet, sugiere que la gente que tuvo una infección por COVID-19 tiene un mayor riesgo de desarrollar diabetes dentro de un año. Cada vez más investigaciones muestran que las infecciones por COVID-19 pueden resultar en consecuencias para la salud a largo plazo. En el estudio publicado Read more…
Shingles and the Shingles Vaccine: Get the Facts
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Shingles is a painful, blistering rash that often develops in a stripe that wraps around one side of the body or face. Besides the rash, symptoms include fever, headache, and chills. But mainly, you hear about the rash because it HURTS! If you’re over 50, the shingles vaccine Shingrix can help you avoid this super Read more…
A: It’s true! Even if your household already received free tests before! In the U.S. only though. Visit here and order yours today: https://www.covid.gov/tests. All you need to do is enter your name and a shipping address…THAT’S IT! You can also call here to order instead: 1-800-232-0233 (TTY 1-888-720-7489).
If I’ve already been infected with Omicron, am I protected against new variants?
Biology/ImmunityJennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: The OG Omicron variant doesn’t seem to produce great cross-protection against other variants. BUT, if you were vaccinated + infected, the protection is MUCH higher. Omicron is spawning a lot of new “sub-variants,” no doubt thanks to the millions of chances it’s had to replicate and win the mutation lottery. Two sub-variants of Omicron Read more…
¿Estar expuestos a menos gérmenes durante los últimos dos años ha debilitado nuestro sistema inmunitario?
Biology/Immunity Families/Kids Posts en Español
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
No es probable. Si tus hijos se enferman mucho de repente, es porque se están “poniendo al día” con los virus normales de los niños, no porque su sistema inmunitario esté debilitado. Muchas familias con niños pequeños llevan casi dos años en casa. ¡Eso es mucho de toda la vida de un niño pequeño! Aunque Read more…
Tiempos aproximados para recibir una dosis infecciosa para alguien sin infección de COVID-19
Infection and Spread Masks Posts en Español
Heidi Schutz, PhD
Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
May is Mental Health Awareness month.
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Nearly 1 in 5 people will experience a mental health condition in any given year. And over half of all people will experience a mental health condition in their lifetime. This is not just about some of us. It is about all of us. Our mental health is complex and influenced by many factors. Mental Read more…
2do refuerzo: ¿qué sabemos?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
Con el aumento de la BA.2, si eres elegible (mayor de 50 años o inmunocomprometido, en los EE.UU.), recibir la siguiente vacuna de refuerzo puede mantener tu protección alta con pocos inconvenientes. Lo que sabemos ahora es que una segunda vacuna de refuerzo presenta pocos riesgos, pero los beneficios varían de una persona a otra. Read more…
Why do some people not get COVID when everyone around them has it?
Biology/Immunity Infection and Spread
Guest Author Jessica Williams-Nguyen, PhD
TLDR; Many things impact infection risk, including vaccination status, prior exposures, genetics, and the specific details of one’s contact with infected people. Even when conditions seem ideal for transmission, it’s not a done deal. This is why, if COVID comes to your home, it’s worth trying to limit spread. And sometimes, you just get lucky. Read more…
What is sensitivity and specificity, and why should I care?
Data and Metrics Data Literacy
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Good question! Sensitivity and specificity are characteristics of a medical test that help us determine how useful that test is and how to interpret the result. BUT, they aren’t the be all and end all. We also want to know the positive and negative predictive value. Strap in for the ride and let’s talk Read more…
What is Paxlovid Mouth?
Treatments
Megan Madsen, DO
While effective and generally safe, Paxlovid does have the potential for some side effects. One temporary, but particularly distasteful side effect reported is “Paxlovid mouth.” Paxlovid (Nirmatrelvir + Ritonavir) has become a household name since its March 2022 Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) approval as an at-home option to treat COVID-19. It consists of a 5 Read more…
¿Una infección por COVID-19 aumenta mi riesgo de diabetes?
Posts en Español Uncategorized
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Un nuevo estudio publicado en la revista médica, The Lancet, sugiere que la gente que tuvo una infección por COVID-19 tiene un mayor riesgo de desarrollar diabetes dentro de un año. Cada vez más investigaciones muestran que las infecciones por COVID-19 pueden resultar en consecuencias para la salud a largo plazo. En el estudio publicado Read more…
Shingles and the Shingles Vaccine: Get the Facts
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Shingles is a painful, blistering rash that often develops in a stripe that wraps around one side of the body or face. Besides the rash, symptoms include fever, headache, and chills. But mainly, you hear about the rash because it HURTS! If you’re over 50, the shingles vaccine Shingrix can help you avoid this super Read more…
A: The OG Omicron variant doesn’t seem to produce great cross-protection against other variants. BUT, if you were vaccinated + infected, the protection is MUCH higher. Omicron is spawning a lot of new “sub-variants,” no doubt thanks to the millions of chances it’s had to replicate and win the mutation lottery. Two sub-variants of Omicron Read more…
¿Estar expuestos a menos gérmenes durante los últimos dos años ha debilitado nuestro sistema inmunitario?
Biology/Immunity Families/Kids Posts en EspañolAparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
No es probable. Si tus hijos se enferman mucho de repente, es porque se están “poniendo al día” con los virus normales de los niños, no porque su sistema inmunitario esté debilitado. Muchas familias con niños pequeños llevan casi dos años en casa. ¡Eso es mucho de toda la vida de un niño pequeño! Aunque Read more…
Tiempos aproximados para recibir una dosis infecciosa para alguien sin infección de COVID-19
Infection and Spread Masks Posts en Español
Heidi Schutz, PhD
Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
May is Mental Health Awareness month.
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Nearly 1 in 5 people will experience a mental health condition in any given year. And over half of all people will experience a mental health condition in their lifetime. This is not just about some of us. It is about all of us. Our mental health is complex and influenced by many factors. Mental Read more…
2do refuerzo: ¿qué sabemos?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
Con el aumento de la BA.2, si eres elegible (mayor de 50 años o inmunocomprometido, en los EE.UU.), recibir la siguiente vacuna de refuerzo puede mantener tu protección alta con pocos inconvenientes. Lo que sabemos ahora es que una segunda vacuna de refuerzo presenta pocos riesgos, pero los beneficios varían de una persona a otra. Read more…
Why do some people not get COVID when everyone around them has it?
Biology/Immunity Infection and Spread
Guest Author Jessica Williams-Nguyen, PhD
TLDR; Many things impact infection risk, including vaccination status, prior exposures, genetics, and the specific details of one’s contact with infected people. Even when conditions seem ideal for transmission, it’s not a done deal. This is why, if COVID comes to your home, it’s worth trying to limit spread. And sometimes, you just get lucky. Read more…
What is sensitivity and specificity, and why should I care?
Data and Metrics Data Literacy
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Good question! Sensitivity and specificity are characteristics of a medical test that help us determine how useful that test is and how to interpret the result. BUT, they aren’t the be all and end all. We also want to know the positive and negative predictive value. Strap in for the ride and let’s talk Read more…
What is Paxlovid Mouth?
Treatments
Megan Madsen, DO
While effective and generally safe, Paxlovid does have the potential for some side effects. One temporary, but particularly distasteful side effect reported is “Paxlovid mouth.” Paxlovid (Nirmatrelvir + Ritonavir) has become a household name since its March 2022 Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) approval as an at-home option to treat COVID-19. It consists of a 5 Read more…
¿Una infección por COVID-19 aumenta mi riesgo de diabetes?
Posts en Español Uncategorized
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Un nuevo estudio publicado en la revista médica, The Lancet, sugiere que la gente que tuvo una infección por COVID-19 tiene un mayor riesgo de desarrollar diabetes dentro de un año. Cada vez más investigaciones muestran que las infecciones por COVID-19 pueden resultar en consecuencias para la salud a largo plazo. En el estudio publicado Read more…
Shingles and the Shingles Vaccine: Get the Facts
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Shingles is a painful, blistering rash that often develops in a stripe that wraps around one side of the body or face. Besides the rash, symptoms include fever, headache, and chills. But mainly, you hear about the rash because it HURTS! If you’re over 50, the shingles vaccine Shingrix can help you avoid this super Read more…
No es probable. Si tus hijos se enferman mucho de repente, es porque se están “poniendo al día” con los virus normales de los niños, no porque su sistema inmunitario esté debilitado. Muchas familias con niños pequeños llevan casi dos años en casa. ¡Eso es mucho de toda la vida de un niño pequeño! Aunque Read more…
Tiempos aproximados para recibir una dosis infecciosa para alguien sin infección de COVID-19
Infection and Spread Masks Posts en EspañolHeidi Schutz, PhD
Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
May is Mental Health Awareness month.
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Nearly 1 in 5 people will experience a mental health condition in any given year. And over half of all people will experience a mental health condition in their lifetime. This is not just about some of us. It is about all of us. Our mental health is complex and influenced by many factors. Mental Read more…
2do refuerzo: ¿qué sabemos?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
Con el aumento de la BA.2, si eres elegible (mayor de 50 años o inmunocomprometido, en los EE.UU.), recibir la siguiente vacuna de refuerzo puede mantener tu protección alta con pocos inconvenientes. Lo que sabemos ahora es que una segunda vacuna de refuerzo presenta pocos riesgos, pero los beneficios varían de una persona a otra. Read more…
Why do some people not get COVID when everyone around them has it?
Biology/Immunity Infection and Spread
Guest Author Jessica Williams-Nguyen, PhD
TLDR; Many things impact infection risk, including vaccination status, prior exposures, genetics, and the specific details of one’s contact with infected people. Even when conditions seem ideal for transmission, it’s not a done deal. This is why, if COVID comes to your home, it’s worth trying to limit spread. And sometimes, you just get lucky. Read more…
What is sensitivity and specificity, and why should I care?
Data and Metrics Data Literacy
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Good question! Sensitivity and specificity are characteristics of a medical test that help us determine how useful that test is and how to interpret the result. BUT, they aren’t the be all and end all. We also want to know the positive and negative predictive value. Strap in for the ride and let’s talk Read more…
What is Paxlovid Mouth?
Treatments
Megan Madsen, DO
While effective and generally safe, Paxlovid does have the potential for some side effects. One temporary, but particularly distasteful side effect reported is “Paxlovid mouth.” Paxlovid (Nirmatrelvir + Ritonavir) has become a household name since its March 2022 Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) approval as an at-home option to treat COVID-19. It consists of a 5 Read more…
¿Una infección por COVID-19 aumenta mi riesgo de diabetes?
Posts en Español Uncategorized
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Un nuevo estudio publicado en la revista médica, The Lancet, sugiere que la gente que tuvo una infección por COVID-19 tiene un mayor riesgo de desarrollar diabetes dentro de un año. Cada vez más investigaciones muestran que las infecciones por COVID-19 pueden resultar en consecuencias para la salud a largo plazo. En el estudio publicado Read more…
Shingles and the Shingles Vaccine: Get the Facts
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Shingles is a painful, blistering rash that often develops in a stripe that wraps around one side of the body or face. Besides the rash, symptoms include fever, headache, and chills. But mainly, you hear about the rash because it HURTS! If you’re over 50, the shingles vaccine Shingrix can help you avoid this super Read more…
Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
May is Mental Health Awareness month.
Mental HealthAparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Nearly 1 in 5 people will experience a mental health condition in any given year. And over half of all people will experience a mental health condition in their lifetime. This is not just about some of us. It is about all of us. Our mental health is complex and influenced by many factors. Mental Read more…
2do refuerzo: ¿qué sabemos?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
Con el aumento de la BA.2, si eres elegible (mayor de 50 años o inmunocomprometido, en los EE.UU.), recibir la siguiente vacuna de refuerzo puede mantener tu protección alta con pocos inconvenientes. Lo que sabemos ahora es que una segunda vacuna de refuerzo presenta pocos riesgos, pero los beneficios varían de una persona a otra. Read more…
Why do some people not get COVID when everyone around them has it?
Biology/Immunity Infection and Spread
Guest Author Jessica Williams-Nguyen, PhD
TLDR; Many things impact infection risk, including vaccination status, prior exposures, genetics, and the specific details of one’s contact with infected people. Even when conditions seem ideal for transmission, it’s not a done deal. This is why, if COVID comes to your home, it’s worth trying to limit spread. And sometimes, you just get lucky. Read more…
What is sensitivity and specificity, and why should I care?
Data and Metrics Data Literacy
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Good question! Sensitivity and specificity are characteristics of a medical test that help us determine how useful that test is and how to interpret the result. BUT, they aren’t the be all and end all. We also want to know the positive and negative predictive value. Strap in for the ride and let’s talk Read more…
What is Paxlovid Mouth?
Treatments
Megan Madsen, DO
While effective and generally safe, Paxlovid does have the potential for some side effects. One temporary, but particularly distasteful side effect reported is “Paxlovid mouth.” Paxlovid (Nirmatrelvir + Ritonavir) has become a household name since its March 2022 Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) approval as an at-home option to treat COVID-19. It consists of a 5 Read more…
¿Una infección por COVID-19 aumenta mi riesgo de diabetes?
Posts en Español Uncategorized
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Un nuevo estudio publicado en la revista médica, The Lancet, sugiere que la gente que tuvo una infección por COVID-19 tiene un mayor riesgo de desarrollar diabetes dentro de un año. Cada vez más investigaciones muestran que las infecciones por COVID-19 pueden resultar en consecuencias para la salud a largo plazo. En el estudio publicado Read more…
Shingles and the Shingles Vaccine: Get the Facts
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Shingles is a painful, blistering rash that often develops in a stripe that wraps around one side of the body or face. Besides the rash, symptoms include fever, headache, and chills. But mainly, you hear about the rash because it HURTS! If you’re over 50, the shingles vaccine Shingrix can help you avoid this super Read more…
Nearly 1 in 5 people will experience a mental health condition in any given year. And over half of all people will experience a mental health condition in their lifetime. This is not just about some of us. It is about all of us. Our mental health is complex and influenced by many factors. Mental Read more…
2do refuerzo: ¿qué sabemos?
Posts en Español VaccinesTita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
Con el aumento de la BA.2, si eres elegible (mayor de 50 años o inmunocomprometido, en los EE.UU.), recibir la siguiente vacuna de refuerzo puede mantener tu protección alta con pocos inconvenientes. Lo que sabemos ahora es que una segunda vacuna de refuerzo presenta pocos riesgos, pero los beneficios varían de una persona a otra. Read more…
Why do some people not get COVID when everyone around them has it?
Biology/Immunity Infection and Spread
Guest Author Jessica Williams-Nguyen, PhD
TLDR; Many things impact infection risk, including vaccination status, prior exposures, genetics, and the specific details of one’s contact with infected people. Even when conditions seem ideal for transmission, it’s not a done deal. This is why, if COVID comes to your home, it’s worth trying to limit spread. And sometimes, you just get lucky. Read more…
What is sensitivity and specificity, and why should I care?
Data and Metrics Data Literacy
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Good question! Sensitivity and specificity are characteristics of a medical test that help us determine how useful that test is and how to interpret the result. BUT, they aren’t the be all and end all. We also want to know the positive and negative predictive value. Strap in for the ride and let’s talk Read more…
What is Paxlovid Mouth?
Treatments
Megan Madsen, DO
While effective and generally safe, Paxlovid does have the potential for some side effects. One temporary, but particularly distasteful side effect reported is “Paxlovid mouth.” Paxlovid (Nirmatrelvir + Ritonavir) has become a household name since its March 2022 Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) approval as an at-home option to treat COVID-19. It consists of a 5 Read more…
¿Una infección por COVID-19 aumenta mi riesgo de diabetes?
Posts en Español Uncategorized
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Un nuevo estudio publicado en la revista médica, The Lancet, sugiere que la gente que tuvo una infección por COVID-19 tiene un mayor riesgo de desarrollar diabetes dentro de un año. Cada vez más investigaciones muestran que las infecciones por COVID-19 pueden resultar en consecuencias para la salud a largo plazo. En el estudio publicado Read more…
Shingles and the Shingles Vaccine: Get the Facts
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Shingles is a painful, blistering rash that often develops in a stripe that wraps around one side of the body or face. Besides the rash, symptoms include fever, headache, and chills. But mainly, you hear about the rash because it HURTS! If you’re over 50, the shingles vaccine Shingrix can help you avoid this super Read more…
Con el aumento de la BA.2, si eres elegible (mayor de 50 años o inmunocomprometido, en los EE.UU.), recibir la siguiente vacuna de refuerzo puede mantener tu protección alta con pocos inconvenientes. Lo que sabemos ahora es que una segunda vacuna de refuerzo presenta pocos riesgos, pero los beneficios varían de una persona a otra. Read more…
Why do some people not get COVID when everyone around them has it?
Biology/Immunity Infection and SpreadGuest Author Jessica Williams-Nguyen, PhD
TLDR; Many things impact infection risk, including vaccination status, prior exposures, genetics, and the specific details of one’s contact with infected people. Even when conditions seem ideal for transmission, it’s not a done deal. This is why, if COVID comes to your home, it’s worth trying to limit spread. And sometimes, you just get lucky. Read more…
What is sensitivity and specificity, and why should I care?
Data and Metrics Data Literacy
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Good question! Sensitivity and specificity are characteristics of a medical test that help us determine how useful that test is and how to interpret the result. BUT, they aren’t the be all and end all. We also want to know the positive and negative predictive value. Strap in for the ride and let’s talk Read more…
What is Paxlovid Mouth?
Treatments
Megan Madsen, DO
While effective and generally safe, Paxlovid does have the potential for some side effects. One temporary, but particularly distasteful side effect reported is “Paxlovid mouth.” Paxlovid (Nirmatrelvir + Ritonavir) has become a household name since its March 2022 Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) approval as an at-home option to treat COVID-19. It consists of a 5 Read more…
¿Una infección por COVID-19 aumenta mi riesgo de diabetes?
Posts en Español Uncategorized
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Un nuevo estudio publicado en la revista médica, The Lancet, sugiere que la gente que tuvo una infección por COVID-19 tiene un mayor riesgo de desarrollar diabetes dentro de un año. Cada vez más investigaciones muestran que las infecciones por COVID-19 pueden resultar en consecuencias para la salud a largo plazo. En el estudio publicado Read more…
Shingles and the Shingles Vaccine: Get the Facts
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Shingles is a painful, blistering rash that often develops in a stripe that wraps around one side of the body or face. Besides the rash, symptoms include fever, headache, and chills. But mainly, you hear about the rash because it HURTS! If you’re over 50, the shingles vaccine Shingrix can help you avoid this super Read more…
TLDR; Many things impact infection risk, including vaccination status, prior exposures, genetics, and the specific details of one’s contact with infected people. Even when conditions seem ideal for transmission, it’s not a done deal. This is why, if COVID comes to your home, it’s worth trying to limit spread. And sometimes, you just get lucky. Read more…
What is sensitivity and specificity, and why should I care?
Data and Metrics Data LiteracySarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Good question! Sensitivity and specificity are characteristics of a medical test that help us determine how useful that test is and how to interpret the result. BUT, they aren’t the be all and end all. We also want to know the positive and negative predictive value. Strap in for the ride and let’s talk Read more…
What is Paxlovid Mouth?
Treatments
Megan Madsen, DO
While effective and generally safe, Paxlovid does have the potential for some side effects. One temporary, but particularly distasteful side effect reported is “Paxlovid mouth.” Paxlovid (Nirmatrelvir + Ritonavir) has become a household name since its March 2022 Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) approval as an at-home option to treat COVID-19. It consists of a 5 Read more…
¿Una infección por COVID-19 aumenta mi riesgo de diabetes?
Posts en Español Uncategorized
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Un nuevo estudio publicado en la revista médica, The Lancet, sugiere que la gente que tuvo una infección por COVID-19 tiene un mayor riesgo de desarrollar diabetes dentro de un año. Cada vez más investigaciones muestran que las infecciones por COVID-19 pueden resultar en consecuencias para la salud a largo plazo. En el estudio publicado Read more…
Shingles and the Shingles Vaccine: Get the Facts
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Shingles is a painful, blistering rash that often develops in a stripe that wraps around one side of the body or face. Besides the rash, symptoms include fever, headache, and chills. But mainly, you hear about the rash because it HURTS! If you’re over 50, the shingles vaccine Shingrix can help you avoid this super Read more…
A: Good question! Sensitivity and specificity are characteristics of a medical test that help us determine how useful that test is and how to interpret the result. BUT, they aren’t the be all and end all. We also want to know the positive and negative predictive value. Strap in for the ride and let’s talk Read more…
What is Paxlovid Mouth?
TreatmentsMegan Madsen, DO
While effective and generally safe, Paxlovid does have the potential for some side effects. One temporary, but particularly distasteful side effect reported is “Paxlovid mouth.” Paxlovid (Nirmatrelvir + Ritonavir) has become a household name since its March 2022 Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) approval as an at-home option to treat COVID-19. It consists of a 5 Read more…
¿Una infección por COVID-19 aumenta mi riesgo de diabetes?
Posts en Español Uncategorized
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Un nuevo estudio publicado en la revista médica, The Lancet, sugiere que la gente que tuvo una infección por COVID-19 tiene un mayor riesgo de desarrollar diabetes dentro de un año. Cada vez más investigaciones muestran que las infecciones por COVID-19 pueden resultar en consecuencias para la salud a largo plazo. En el estudio publicado Read more…
Shingles and the Shingles Vaccine: Get the Facts
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Shingles is a painful, blistering rash that often develops in a stripe that wraps around one side of the body or face. Besides the rash, symptoms include fever, headache, and chills. But mainly, you hear about the rash because it HURTS! If you’re over 50, the shingles vaccine Shingrix can help you avoid this super Read more…
While effective and generally safe, Paxlovid does have the potential for some side effects. One temporary, but particularly distasteful side effect reported is “Paxlovid mouth.” Paxlovid (Nirmatrelvir + Ritonavir) has become a household name since its March 2022 Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) approval as an at-home option to treat COVID-19. It consists of a 5 Read more…
¿Una infección por COVID-19 aumenta mi riesgo de diabetes?
Posts en Español UncategorizedSandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Un nuevo estudio publicado en la revista médica, The Lancet, sugiere que la gente que tuvo una infección por COVID-19 tiene un mayor riesgo de desarrollar diabetes dentro de un año. Cada vez más investigaciones muestran que las infecciones por COVID-19 pueden resultar en consecuencias para la salud a largo plazo. En el estudio publicado Read more…
Shingles and the Shingles Vaccine: Get the Facts
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Shingles is a painful, blistering rash that often develops in a stripe that wraps around one side of the body or face. Besides the rash, symptoms include fever, headache, and chills. But mainly, you hear about the rash because it HURTS! If you’re over 50, the shingles vaccine Shingrix can help you avoid this super Read more…
Un nuevo estudio publicado en la revista médica, The Lancet, sugiere que la gente que tuvo una infección por COVID-19 tiene un mayor riesgo de desarrollar diabetes dentro de un año. Cada vez más investigaciones muestran que las infecciones por COVID-19 pueden resultar en consecuencias para la salud a largo plazo. En el estudio publicado Read more…
Shingles and the Shingles Vaccine: Get the Facts
Infectious Diseases VaccinesMalia Jones, PhD MPH
Shingles is a painful, blistering rash that often develops in a stripe that wraps around one side of the body or face. Besides the rash, symptoms include fever, headache, and chills. But mainly, you hear about the rash because it HURTS! If you’re over 50, the shingles vaccine Shingrix can help you avoid this super Read more…
Shingles is a painful, blistering rash that often develops in a stripe that wraps around one side of the body or face. Besides the rash, symptoms include fever, headache, and chills. But mainly, you hear about the rash because it HURTS! If you’re over 50, the shingles vaccine Shingrix can help you avoid this super Read more…
