What does it mean to be immunocompromised?
Staying Safe Vaccines
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
➡️ Put simply, if you are immunocompromised it means that your immune system does not work like the system of a non-immunocompromised person. It can’t tell when a cell is harmful or not so it does not mount an immune response (i.e. it can’t fight an infection as well). So to be immunocompromised, someone’s immune Read more…
¿Qué es la niebla mental del Síndrome de COVID Prolongado y qué puedo hacer al respecto?
Clinical Symptoms Long COVID Posts en Español
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
La niebla mental es un término para definir de manera genérica la presencia de confusión, dificultad para pensar, problemas para concentrarse, problemas de memoria, fatiga mental o simplemente, para referirse a la sensación de sentirse “aturdido”. La niebla mental después de una infección por COVID-19 es muy común y puede ir de leve a debilitante. Read more…
Do free-falling COVID cases after a truly horrible winter surge mean we have endured the last wave and are nearing the end of the pandemic?
Data and Metrics
Kristen Panthagani, MD, PhD
We hope so, but not necessarily…. the recent dramatic fall in cases looks A LOT like what we saw last year at this time. Even though falling cases and herd immunity talk make it *feel* like the pandemic is ending, we should remain humble and remember that these predictions have been wrong before. The Nerdy Read more…
I am overdue for preventive screenings – is it safe to have these appointments now?
General Health
Megan Madsen, DO
As the pandemic drags on, many people are behind on tests health care providers routinely recommend for cancer screening. It is safe and appropriate to resume testing, if you haven’t already. “I skipped my mammogram last year, I have been putting it off until the pandemic ends.” “My doctor recommended a colonoscopy, but I’m afraid Read more…
What is the new COVID “Test to Treat” initiative in the United States?
Testing and Contact Tracing Treatments
Chana Davis, PhD
A: President Biden announced a “Test to Treat” initiative in his State of the Union address last week. The program aims to reduce hospitalizations from COVID-19 by providing fast, free, broad access to antivirals. To be eligible, you must have confirmed mild-to-moderate COVID-19 and be at high risk for progression to severe COVID-19. TL;DR At Read more…
¿La lactancia materna protege a mi bebé del COVID-19?
Families/Kids Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
La lactancia materna probablemente ayuda a proteger a los bebés contra el COVID-19, pero aún no sabemos en qué medida. Los anticuerpos de la vacunación o de la infección se transfieren a través de la leche materna, pero son de corta duración y no entran en el torrente sanguíneo. Por el contrario, los anticuerpos creados Read more…
March 8th is International Women’s Day!
Social and Racial Justice Women in STEM
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
The Nerdy Girls at Dear Pandemic join the United Nations in celebrating International Women’s Day. Here are some ways you can, too: 1.) Donate to a cause that supports women, including organizations that help women run for office (see link below). 2.) Write a letter or make a phone call to a woman that inspires Read more…
In many countries, life expectancy dropped substantially in 2020 due to COVID-19.
Data and Metrics
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Did life expectancy bounce back in 2021, or did things get even worse? A: A mixed bag. While some countries saw improvements, life expectancy losses in the U.S. in 2021 were JUST AS BAD as 2020. The Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in the largest loss of life expectancy seen in many countries since World War Read more…
Aún en tiempos de pandemia, el virus de la influenza está afectando a muchas personas.
Posts en Español Uncertainty and Misinformation
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
Hoy presentamos dudas más comunes sobre la influenza esta temporada. Y ustedes, ya se vacunaron contra la influenza? Cuerpo sano, mente sana. Las Nerdy Girls Fuente: Pictoline Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
How can I help my child understand the change to mask guidance?
Families/Kids Masks Mental Health Reopening
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
The new CDC guidance recommends that masks need not be worn in areas with low community risk, including at school. If your child is anxious about this change, it’s no surprise. Changes of any type can produce anxiety. And after two years of wearing a mask, your child may not even remember what it was Read more…
Do J&J vaccine recipients need a 2nd or even 3rd shot?
Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
If you got a J&J shot initially, you should *definitely* get a booster. And if it was us (and it was, for some of us), we would pick an mRNA booster. It’s not likely to produce worse protection, and it eliminates the very small risk of a serious adverse event linked to the J&J vaccine. Read more…
Mi hijo está por cumplir 12 años, ¿debería esperar a que los cumpla para que se vacune con una dosis más alta?
Families/Kids Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
No espere. Vacune a su hijo con la dosis autorizada para niños de 5 a 11 años. En resumen: Una dosis baja produce una fuerte respuesta inmunológica en los niños y puede tener menos efectos secundarios. Esta es una pregunta recurrente. Recordemos que la dosis administrada se basa en el estímulo necesario para alentar una Read more…
What is going on with the efficacy of the COVID-19 vaccine for 5-11 year old kids?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
You may have seen a lot of news about the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for 5–11-year-old kids in the last few days. One new report out of New York suggested that the COVID-19 vaccine for these kids does not provide much protection against getting infected. Another study from the CDC shows that the vaccines continue to Read more…
¿Qué es el Long COVID o COVID Prolongado?
Long COVID Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
El COVID prolongado es una condición de salud caracterizada por la persistencia de síntomas tales como fatiga, dificultad para respirar, confusión y dolor (entre otros) después de haber cursado un cuadro de COVID 19. La sintomatología puede persistir desde el momento en que se origina la infección o puede comenzar dentro de los 3 meses Read more…
Series on Logical Fallacies – Sealioning or “I’m just asking questions. . .”
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 the third post in an ongoing series by Dr. Kristen Panthagani of You Can Know Things, in which she dissects common logical fallacies and rhetorical strategies that have led Read more…
March 1st is Baby Sleep Day!
Families/Kids General Health
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
The Nerdy Girls at Dear Pandemic are thrilled to participate in Baby Sleep Day (Visit Pediatric Sleep Council FB page for live Q&A all day or Baby Sleep Day for the schedule of experts). Healthy sleep during a prolonged pandemic can be tough – especially for parents who spend a lot of energy balancing their Read more…
Piensa realizarse una prueba rápida en casa?
Posts en Español Testing and Contact Tracing
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
Hoy les traemos un gráfico con una explicación fácil de cómo realizar la prueba en casa tomando una muestra de garganta y nariz. Cuerpo sano, mente sana. Las Nerdy Girls Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
There is so much going on….How can I cope with stressful events in the news?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
➡️ We know that COVID-19 is not the only challenge we are facing together. And while we don’t have a way to make sense of the conflict happening in the world, we want you to know that we are here for our nerdy nation and continue to be committed to bringing you accurate, brief, and Read more…
Does breastfeeding protect my baby from COVID-19?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Chana Davis, PhD
A: Breastfeeding can likely help protect babies from COVID-19 but we don’t know yet how well. Antibodies from vaccination or infection are transferred through breast milk, but they are short-lived and do not enter the bloodstream. By contrast, antibodies transferred during pregnancy enter the fetal bloodstream, where they often persist for six months or more, Read more…
¿Es el sarpullido un síntoma de Omicron?
Clinical Symptoms Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
¡Sí! Pero es probable que no sea el único síntoma. En Resumen: Muchos virus, incluyendo SARS-CoV-2 pueden causar un sarpullido pero es en adición a otros síntomas. Algunas personas han tenido sarpullidos con infecciones de COVID-19, pero es demasiado temprano para saber si hay un sarpullido único a Omicron. Si tienes un sarpullido nuevo, consulta Read more…
➡️ Put simply, if you are immunocompromised it means that your immune system does not work like the system of a non-immunocompromised person. It can’t tell when a cell is harmful or not so it does not mount an immune response (i.e. it can’t fight an infection as well). So to be immunocompromised, someone’s immune Read more…
¿Qué es la niebla mental del Síndrome de COVID Prolongado y qué puedo hacer al respecto?
Clinical Symptoms Long COVID Posts en EspañolAparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
La niebla mental es un término para definir de manera genérica la presencia de confusión, dificultad para pensar, problemas para concentrarse, problemas de memoria, fatiga mental o simplemente, para referirse a la sensación de sentirse “aturdido”. La niebla mental después de una infección por COVID-19 es muy común y puede ir de leve a debilitante. Read more…
Do free-falling COVID cases after a truly horrible winter surge mean we have endured the last wave and are nearing the end of the pandemic?
Data and Metrics
Kristen Panthagani, MD, PhD
We hope so, but not necessarily…. the recent dramatic fall in cases looks A LOT like what we saw last year at this time. Even though falling cases and herd immunity talk make it *feel* like the pandemic is ending, we should remain humble and remember that these predictions have been wrong before. The Nerdy Read more…
I am overdue for preventive screenings – is it safe to have these appointments now?
General Health
Megan Madsen, DO
As the pandemic drags on, many people are behind on tests health care providers routinely recommend for cancer screening. It is safe and appropriate to resume testing, if you haven’t already. “I skipped my mammogram last year, I have been putting it off until the pandemic ends.” “My doctor recommended a colonoscopy, but I’m afraid Read more…
What is the new COVID “Test to Treat” initiative in the United States?
Testing and Contact Tracing Treatments
Chana Davis, PhD
A: President Biden announced a “Test to Treat” initiative in his State of the Union address last week. The program aims to reduce hospitalizations from COVID-19 by providing fast, free, broad access to antivirals. To be eligible, you must have confirmed mild-to-moderate COVID-19 and be at high risk for progression to severe COVID-19. TL;DR At Read more…
¿La lactancia materna protege a mi bebé del COVID-19?
Families/Kids Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
La lactancia materna probablemente ayuda a proteger a los bebés contra el COVID-19, pero aún no sabemos en qué medida. Los anticuerpos de la vacunación o de la infección se transfieren a través de la leche materna, pero son de corta duración y no entran en el torrente sanguíneo. Por el contrario, los anticuerpos creados Read more…
March 8th is International Women’s Day!
Social and Racial Justice Women in STEM
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
The Nerdy Girls at Dear Pandemic join the United Nations in celebrating International Women’s Day. Here are some ways you can, too: 1.) Donate to a cause that supports women, including organizations that help women run for office (see link below). 2.) Write a letter or make a phone call to a woman that inspires Read more…
In many countries, life expectancy dropped substantially in 2020 due to COVID-19.
Data and Metrics
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Did life expectancy bounce back in 2021, or did things get even worse? A: A mixed bag. While some countries saw improvements, life expectancy losses in the U.S. in 2021 were JUST AS BAD as 2020. The Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in the largest loss of life expectancy seen in many countries since World War Read more…
Aún en tiempos de pandemia, el virus de la influenza está afectando a muchas personas.
Posts en Español Uncertainty and Misinformation
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
Hoy presentamos dudas más comunes sobre la influenza esta temporada. Y ustedes, ya se vacunaron contra la influenza? Cuerpo sano, mente sana. Las Nerdy Girls Fuente: Pictoline Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
How can I help my child understand the change to mask guidance?
Families/Kids Masks Mental Health Reopening
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
The new CDC guidance recommends that masks need not be worn in areas with low community risk, including at school. If your child is anxious about this change, it’s no surprise. Changes of any type can produce anxiety. And after two years of wearing a mask, your child may not even remember what it was Read more…
Do J&J vaccine recipients need a 2nd or even 3rd shot?
Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
If you got a J&J shot initially, you should *definitely* get a booster. And if it was us (and it was, for some of us), we would pick an mRNA booster. It’s not likely to produce worse protection, and it eliminates the very small risk of a serious adverse event linked to the J&J vaccine. Read more…
Mi hijo está por cumplir 12 años, ¿debería esperar a que los cumpla para que se vacune con una dosis más alta?
Families/Kids Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
No espere. Vacune a su hijo con la dosis autorizada para niños de 5 a 11 años. En resumen: Una dosis baja produce una fuerte respuesta inmunológica en los niños y puede tener menos efectos secundarios. Esta es una pregunta recurrente. Recordemos que la dosis administrada se basa en el estímulo necesario para alentar una Read more…
What is going on with the efficacy of the COVID-19 vaccine for 5-11 year old kids?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
You may have seen a lot of news about the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for 5–11-year-old kids in the last few days. One new report out of New York suggested that the COVID-19 vaccine for these kids does not provide much protection against getting infected. Another study from the CDC shows that the vaccines continue to Read more…
¿Qué es el Long COVID o COVID Prolongado?
Long COVID Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
El COVID prolongado es una condición de salud caracterizada por la persistencia de síntomas tales como fatiga, dificultad para respirar, confusión y dolor (entre otros) después de haber cursado un cuadro de COVID 19. La sintomatología puede persistir desde el momento en que se origina la infección o puede comenzar dentro de los 3 meses Read more…
Series on Logical Fallacies – Sealioning or “I’m just asking questions. . .”
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 the third post in an ongoing series by Dr. Kristen Panthagani of You Can Know Things, in which she dissects common logical fallacies and rhetorical strategies that have led Read more…
March 1st is Baby Sleep Day!
Families/Kids General Health
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
The Nerdy Girls at Dear Pandemic are thrilled to participate in Baby Sleep Day (Visit Pediatric Sleep Council FB page for live Q&A all day or Baby Sleep Day for the schedule of experts). Healthy sleep during a prolonged pandemic can be tough – especially for parents who spend a lot of energy balancing their Read more…
Piensa realizarse una prueba rápida en casa?
Posts en Español Testing and Contact Tracing
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
Hoy les traemos un gráfico con una explicación fácil de cómo realizar la prueba en casa tomando una muestra de garganta y nariz. Cuerpo sano, mente sana. Las Nerdy Girls Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
There is so much going on….How can I cope with stressful events in the news?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
➡️ We know that COVID-19 is not the only challenge we are facing together. And while we don’t have a way to make sense of the conflict happening in the world, we want you to know that we are here for our nerdy nation and continue to be committed to bringing you accurate, brief, and Read more…
Does breastfeeding protect my baby from COVID-19?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Chana Davis, PhD
A: Breastfeeding can likely help protect babies from COVID-19 but we don’t know yet how well. Antibodies from vaccination or infection are transferred through breast milk, but they are short-lived and do not enter the bloodstream. By contrast, antibodies transferred during pregnancy enter the fetal bloodstream, where they often persist for six months or more, Read more…
¿Es el sarpullido un síntoma de Omicron?
Clinical Symptoms Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
¡Sí! Pero es probable que no sea el único síntoma. En Resumen: Muchos virus, incluyendo SARS-CoV-2 pueden causar un sarpullido pero es en adición a otros síntomas. Algunas personas han tenido sarpullidos con infecciones de COVID-19, pero es demasiado temprano para saber si hay un sarpullido único a Omicron. Si tienes un sarpullido nuevo, consulta Read more…
La niebla mental es un término para definir de manera genérica la presencia de confusión, dificultad para pensar, problemas para concentrarse, problemas de memoria, fatiga mental o simplemente, para referirse a la sensación de sentirse “aturdido”. La niebla mental después de una infección por COVID-19 es muy común y puede ir de leve a debilitante. Read more…
Do free-falling COVID cases after a truly horrible winter surge mean we have endured the last wave and are nearing the end of the pandemic?
Data and MetricsKristen Panthagani, MD, PhD
We hope so, but not necessarily…. the recent dramatic fall in cases looks A LOT like what we saw last year at this time. Even though falling cases and herd immunity talk make it *feel* like the pandemic is ending, we should remain humble and remember that these predictions have been wrong before. The Nerdy Read more…
I am overdue for preventive screenings – is it safe to have these appointments now?
General Health
Megan Madsen, DO
As the pandemic drags on, many people are behind on tests health care providers routinely recommend for cancer screening. It is safe and appropriate to resume testing, if you haven’t already. “I skipped my mammogram last year, I have been putting it off until the pandemic ends.” “My doctor recommended a colonoscopy, but I’m afraid Read more…
What is the new COVID “Test to Treat” initiative in the United States?
Testing and Contact Tracing Treatments
Chana Davis, PhD
A: President Biden announced a “Test to Treat” initiative in his State of the Union address last week. The program aims to reduce hospitalizations from COVID-19 by providing fast, free, broad access to antivirals. To be eligible, you must have confirmed mild-to-moderate COVID-19 and be at high risk for progression to severe COVID-19. TL;DR At Read more…
¿La lactancia materna protege a mi bebé del COVID-19?
Families/Kids Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
La lactancia materna probablemente ayuda a proteger a los bebés contra el COVID-19, pero aún no sabemos en qué medida. Los anticuerpos de la vacunación o de la infección se transfieren a través de la leche materna, pero son de corta duración y no entran en el torrente sanguíneo. Por el contrario, los anticuerpos creados Read more…
March 8th is International Women’s Day!
Social and Racial Justice Women in STEM
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
The Nerdy Girls at Dear Pandemic join the United Nations in celebrating International Women’s Day. Here are some ways you can, too: 1.) Donate to a cause that supports women, including organizations that help women run for office (see link below). 2.) Write a letter or make a phone call to a woman that inspires Read more…
In many countries, life expectancy dropped substantially in 2020 due to COVID-19.
Data and Metrics
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Did life expectancy bounce back in 2021, or did things get even worse? A: A mixed bag. While some countries saw improvements, life expectancy losses in the U.S. in 2021 were JUST AS BAD as 2020. The Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in the largest loss of life expectancy seen in many countries since World War Read more…
Aún en tiempos de pandemia, el virus de la influenza está afectando a muchas personas.
Posts en Español Uncertainty and Misinformation
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
Hoy presentamos dudas más comunes sobre la influenza esta temporada. Y ustedes, ya se vacunaron contra la influenza? Cuerpo sano, mente sana. Las Nerdy Girls Fuente: Pictoline Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
How can I help my child understand the change to mask guidance?
Families/Kids Masks Mental Health Reopening
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
The new CDC guidance recommends that masks need not be worn in areas with low community risk, including at school. If your child is anxious about this change, it’s no surprise. Changes of any type can produce anxiety. And after two years of wearing a mask, your child may not even remember what it was Read more…
Do J&J vaccine recipients need a 2nd or even 3rd shot?
Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
If you got a J&J shot initially, you should *definitely* get a booster. And if it was us (and it was, for some of us), we would pick an mRNA booster. It’s not likely to produce worse protection, and it eliminates the very small risk of a serious adverse event linked to the J&J vaccine. Read more…
Mi hijo está por cumplir 12 años, ¿debería esperar a que los cumpla para que se vacune con una dosis más alta?
Families/Kids Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
No espere. Vacune a su hijo con la dosis autorizada para niños de 5 a 11 años. En resumen: Una dosis baja produce una fuerte respuesta inmunológica en los niños y puede tener menos efectos secundarios. Esta es una pregunta recurrente. Recordemos que la dosis administrada se basa en el estímulo necesario para alentar una Read more…
What is going on with the efficacy of the COVID-19 vaccine for 5-11 year old kids?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
You may have seen a lot of news about the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for 5–11-year-old kids in the last few days. One new report out of New York suggested that the COVID-19 vaccine for these kids does not provide much protection against getting infected. Another study from the CDC shows that the vaccines continue to Read more…
¿Qué es el Long COVID o COVID Prolongado?
Long COVID Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
El COVID prolongado es una condición de salud caracterizada por la persistencia de síntomas tales como fatiga, dificultad para respirar, confusión y dolor (entre otros) después de haber cursado un cuadro de COVID 19. La sintomatología puede persistir desde el momento en que se origina la infección o puede comenzar dentro de los 3 meses Read more…
Series on Logical Fallacies – Sealioning or “I’m just asking questions. . .”
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 the third post in an ongoing series by Dr. Kristen Panthagani of You Can Know Things, in which she dissects common logical fallacies and rhetorical strategies that have led Read more…
March 1st is Baby Sleep Day!
Families/Kids General Health
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
The Nerdy Girls at Dear Pandemic are thrilled to participate in Baby Sleep Day (Visit Pediatric Sleep Council FB page for live Q&A all day or Baby Sleep Day for the schedule of experts). Healthy sleep during a prolonged pandemic can be tough – especially for parents who spend a lot of energy balancing their Read more…
Piensa realizarse una prueba rápida en casa?
Posts en Español Testing and Contact Tracing
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
Hoy les traemos un gráfico con una explicación fácil de cómo realizar la prueba en casa tomando una muestra de garganta y nariz. Cuerpo sano, mente sana. Las Nerdy Girls Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
There is so much going on….How can I cope with stressful events in the news?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
➡️ We know that COVID-19 is not the only challenge we are facing together. And while we don’t have a way to make sense of the conflict happening in the world, we want you to know that we are here for our nerdy nation and continue to be committed to bringing you accurate, brief, and Read more…
Does breastfeeding protect my baby from COVID-19?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Chana Davis, PhD
A: Breastfeeding can likely help protect babies from COVID-19 but we don’t know yet how well. Antibodies from vaccination or infection are transferred through breast milk, but they are short-lived and do not enter the bloodstream. By contrast, antibodies transferred during pregnancy enter the fetal bloodstream, where they often persist for six months or more, Read more…
¿Es el sarpullido un síntoma de Omicron?
Clinical Symptoms Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
¡Sí! Pero es probable que no sea el único síntoma. En Resumen: Muchos virus, incluyendo SARS-CoV-2 pueden causar un sarpullido pero es en adición a otros síntomas. Algunas personas han tenido sarpullidos con infecciones de COVID-19, pero es demasiado temprano para saber si hay un sarpullido único a Omicron. Si tienes un sarpullido nuevo, consulta Read more…
We hope so, but not necessarily…. the recent dramatic fall in cases looks A LOT like what we saw last year at this time. Even though falling cases and herd immunity talk make it *feel* like the pandemic is ending, we should remain humble and remember that these predictions have been wrong before. The Nerdy Read more…
I am overdue for preventive screenings – is it safe to have these appointments now?
General HealthMegan Madsen, DO
As the pandemic drags on, many people are behind on tests health care providers routinely recommend for cancer screening. It is safe and appropriate to resume testing, if you haven’t already. “I skipped my mammogram last year, I have been putting it off until the pandemic ends.” “My doctor recommended a colonoscopy, but I’m afraid Read more…
What is the new COVID “Test to Treat” initiative in the United States?
Testing and Contact Tracing Treatments
Chana Davis, PhD
A: President Biden announced a “Test to Treat” initiative in his State of the Union address last week. The program aims to reduce hospitalizations from COVID-19 by providing fast, free, broad access to antivirals. To be eligible, you must have confirmed mild-to-moderate COVID-19 and be at high risk for progression to severe COVID-19. TL;DR At Read more…
¿La lactancia materna protege a mi bebé del COVID-19?
Families/Kids Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
La lactancia materna probablemente ayuda a proteger a los bebés contra el COVID-19, pero aún no sabemos en qué medida. Los anticuerpos de la vacunación o de la infección se transfieren a través de la leche materna, pero son de corta duración y no entran en el torrente sanguíneo. Por el contrario, los anticuerpos creados Read more…
March 8th is International Women’s Day!
Social and Racial Justice Women in STEM
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
The Nerdy Girls at Dear Pandemic join the United Nations in celebrating International Women’s Day. Here are some ways you can, too: 1.) Donate to a cause that supports women, including organizations that help women run for office (see link below). 2.) Write a letter or make a phone call to a woman that inspires Read more…
In many countries, life expectancy dropped substantially in 2020 due to COVID-19.
Data and Metrics
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Did life expectancy bounce back in 2021, or did things get even worse? A: A mixed bag. While some countries saw improvements, life expectancy losses in the U.S. in 2021 were JUST AS BAD as 2020. The Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in the largest loss of life expectancy seen in many countries since World War Read more…
Aún en tiempos de pandemia, el virus de la influenza está afectando a muchas personas.
Posts en Español Uncertainty and Misinformation
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
Hoy presentamos dudas más comunes sobre la influenza esta temporada. Y ustedes, ya se vacunaron contra la influenza? Cuerpo sano, mente sana. Las Nerdy Girls Fuente: Pictoline Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
How can I help my child understand the change to mask guidance?
Families/Kids Masks Mental Health Reopening
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
The new CDC guidance recommends that masks need not be worn in areas with low community risk, including at school. If your child is anxious about this change, it’s no surprise. Changes of any type can produce anxiety. And after two years of wearing a mask, your child may not even remember what it was Read more…
Do J&J vaccine recipients need a 2nd or even 3rd shot?
Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
If you got a J&J shot initially, you should *definitely* get a booster. And if it was us (and it was, for some of us), we would pick an mRNA booster. It’s not likely to produce worse protection, and it eliminates the very small risk of a serious adverse event linked to the J&J vaccine. Read more…
Mi hijo está por cumplir 12 años, ¿debería esperar a que los cumpla para que se vacune con una dosis más alta?
Families/Kids Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
No espere. Vacune a su hijo con la dosis autorizada para niños de 5 a 11 años. En resumen: Una dosis baja produce una fuerte respuesta inmunológica en los niños y puede tener menos efectos secundarios. Esta es una pregunta recurrente. Recordemos que la dosis administrada se basa en el estímulo necesario para alentar una Read more…
What is going on with the efficacy of the COVID-19 vaccine for 5-11 year old kids?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
You may have seen a lot of news about the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for 5–11-year-old kids in the last few days. One new report out of New York suggested that the COVID-19 vaccine for these kids does not provide much protection against getting infected. Another study from the CDC shows that the vaccines continue to Read more…
¿Qué es el Long COVID o COVID Prolongado?
Long COVID Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
El COVID prolongado es una condición de salud caracterizada por la persistencia de síntomas tales como fatiga, dificultad para respirar, confusión y dolor (entre otros) después de haber cursado un cuadro de COVID 19. La sintomatología puede persistir desde el momento en que se origina la infección o puede comenzar dentro de los 3 meses Read more…
Series on Logical Fallacies – Sealioning or “I’m just asking questions. . .”
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 the third post in an ongoing series by Dr. Kristen Panthagani of You Can Know Things, in which she dissects common logical fallacies and rhetorical strategies that have led Read more…
March 1st is Baby Sleep Day!
Families/Kids General Health
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
The Nerdy Girls at Dear Pandemic are thrilled to participate in Baby Sleep Day (Visit Pediatric Sleep Council FB page for live Q&A all day or Baby Sleep Day for the schedule of experts). Healthy sleep during a prolonged pandemic can be tough – especially for parents who spend a lot of energy balancing their Read more…
Piensa realizarse una prueba rápida en casa?
Posts en Español Testing and Contact Tracing
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
Hoy les traemos un gráfico con una explicación fácil de cómo realizar la prueba en casa tomando una muestra de garganta y nariz. Cuerpo sano, mente sana. Las Nerdy Girls Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
There is so much going on….How can I cope with stressful events in the news?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
➡️ We know that COVID-19 is not the only challenge we are facing together. And while we don’t have a way to make sense of the conflict happening in the world, we want you to know that we are here for our nerdy nation and continue to be committed to bringing you accurate, brief, and Read more…
Does breastfeeding protect my baby from COVID-19?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Chana Davis, PhD
A: Breastfeeding can likely help protect babies from COVID-19 but we don’t know yet how well. Antibodies from vaccination or infection are transferred through breast milk, but they are short-lived and do not enter the bloodstream. By contrast, antibodies transferred during pregnancy enter the fetal bloodstream, where they often persist for six months or more, Read more…
¿Es el sarpullido un síntoma de Omicron?
Clinical Symptoms Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
¡Sí! Pero es probable que no sea el único síntoma. En Resumen: Muchos virus, incluyendo SARS-CoV-2 pueden causar un sarpullido pero es en adición a otros síntomas. Algunas personas han tenido sarpullidos con infecciones de COVID-19, pero es demasiado temprano para saber si hay un sarpullido único a Omicron. Si tienes un sarpullido nuevo, consulta Read more…
As the pandemic drags on, many people are behind on tests health care providers routinely recommend for cancer screening. It is safe and appropriate to resume testing, if you haven’t already. “I skipped my mammogram last year, I have been putting it off until the pandemic ends.” “My doctor recommended a colonoscopy, but I’m afraid Read more…
What is the new COVID “Test to Treat” initiative in the United States?
Testing and Contact Tracing TreatmentsChana Davis, PhD
A: President Biden announced a “Test to Treat” initiative in his State of the Union address last week. The program aims to reduce hospitalizations from COVID-19 by providing fast, free, broad access to antivirals. To be eligible, you must have confirmed mild-to-moderate COVID-19 and be at high risk for progression to severe COVID-19. TL;DR At Read more…
¿La lactancia materna protege a mi bebé del COVID-19?
Families/Kids Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
La lactancia materna probablemente ayuda a proteger a los bebés contra el COVID-19, pero aún no sabemos en qué medida. Los anticuerpos de la vacunación o de la infección se transfieren a través de la leche materna, pero son de corta duración y no entran en el torrente sanguíneo. Por el contrario, los anticuerpos creados Read more…
March 8th is International Women’s Day!
Social and Racial Justice Women in STEM
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
The Nerdy Girls at Dear Pandemic join the United Nations in celebrating International Women’s Day. Here are some ways you can, too: 1.) Donate to a cause that supports women, including organizations that help women run for office (see link below). 2.) Write a letter or make a phone call to a woman that inspires Read more…
In many countries, life expectancy dropped substantially in 2020 due to COVID-19.
Data and Metrics
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Did life expectancy bounce back in 2021, or did things get even worse? A: A mixed bag. While some countries saw improvements, life expectancy losses in the U.S. in 2021 were JUST AS BAD as 2020. The Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in the largest loss of life expectancy seen in many countries since World War Read more…
Aún en tiempos de pandemia, el virus de la influenza está afectando a muchas personas.
Posts en Español Uncertainty and Misinformation
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
Hoy presentamos dudas más comunes sobre la influenza esta temporada. Y ustedes, ya se vacunaron contra la influenza? Cuerpo sano, mente sana. Las Nerdy Girls Fuente: Pictoline Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
How can I help my child understand the change to mask guidance?
Families/Kids Masks Mental Health Reopening
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
The new CDC guidance recommends that masks need not be worn in areas with low community risk, including at school. If your child is anxious about this change, it’s no surprise. Changes of any type can produce anxiety. And after two years of wearing a mask, your child may not even remember what it was Read more…
Do J&J vaccine recipients need a 2nd or even 3rd shot?
Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
If you got a J&J shot initially, you should *definitely* get a booster. And if it was us (and it was, for some of us), we would pick an mRNA booster. It’s not likely to produce worse protection, and it eliminates the very small risk of a serious adverse event linked to the J&J vaccine. Read more…
Mi hijo está por cumplir 12 años, ¿debería esperar a que los cumpla para que se vacune con una dosis más alta?
Families/Kids Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
No espere. Vacune a su hijo con la dosis autorizada para niños de 5 a 11 años. En resumen: Una dosis baja produce una fuerte respuesta inmunológica en los niños y puede tener menos efectos secundarios. Esta es una pregunta recurrente. Recordemos que la dosis administrada se basa en el estímulo necesario para alentar una Read more…
What is going on with the efficacy of the COVID-19 vaccine for 5-11 year old kids?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
You may have seen a lot of news about the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for 5–11-year-old kids in the last few days. One new report out of New York suggested that the COVID-19 vaccine for these kids does not provide much protection against getting infected. Another study from the CDC shows that the vaccines continue to Read more…
¿Qué es el Long COVID o COVID Prolongado?
Long COVID Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
El COVID prolongado es una condición de salud caracterizada por la persistencia de síntomas tales como fatiga, dificultad para respirar, confusión y dolor (entre otros) después de haber cursado un cuadro de COVID 19. La sintomatología puede persistir desde el momento en que se origina la infección o puede comenzar dentro de los 3 meses Read more…
Series on Logical Fallacies – Sealioning or “I’m just asking questions. . .”
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 the third post in an ongoing series by Dr. Kristen Panthagani of You Can Know Things, in which she dissects common logical fallacies and rhetorical strategies that have led Read more…
March 1st is Baby Sleep Day!
Families/Kids General Health
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
The Nerdy Girls at Dear Pandemic are thrilled to participate in Baby Sleep Day (Visit Pediatric Sleep Council FB page for live Q&A all day or Baby Sleep Day for the schedule of experts). Healthy sleep during a prolonged pandemic can be tough – especially for parents who spend a lot of energy balancing their Read more…
Piensa realizarse una prueba rápida en casa?
Posts en Español Testing and Contact Tracing
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
Hoy les traemos un gráfico con una explicación fácil de cómo realizar la prueba en casa tomando una muestra de garganta y nariz. Cuerpo sano, mente sana. Las Nerdy Girls Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
There is so much going on….How can I cope with stressful events in the news?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
➡️ We know that COVID-19 is not the only challenge we are facing together. And while we don’t have a way to make sense of the conflict happening in the world, we want you to know that we are here for our nerdy nation and continue to be committed to bringing you accurate, brief, and Read more…
Does breastfeeding protect my baby from COVID-19?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Chana Davis, PhD
A: Breastfeeding can likely help protect babies from COVID-19 but we don’t know yet how well. Antibodies from vaccination or infection are transferred through breast milk, but they are short-lived and do not enter the bloodstream. By contrast, antibodies transferred during pregnancy enter the fetal bloodstream, where they often persist for six months or more, Read more…
¿Es el sarpullido un síntoma de Omicron?
Clinical Symptoms Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
¡Sí! Pero es probable que no sea el único síntoma. En Resumen: Muchos virus, incluyendo SARS-CoV-2 pueden causar un sarpullido pero es en adición a otros síntomas. Algunas personas han tenido sarpullidos con infecciones de COVID-19, pero es demasiado temprano para saber si hay un sarpullido único a Omicron. Si tienes un sarpullido nuevo, consulta Read more…
A: President Biden announced a “Test to Treat” initiative in his State of the Union address last week. The program aims to reduce hospitalizations from COVID-19 by providing fast, free, broad access to antivirals. To be eligible, you must have confirmed mild-to-moderate COVID-19 and be at high risk for progression to severe COVID-19. TL;DR At Read more…
¿La lactancia materna protege a mi bebé del COVID-19?
Families/Kids Posts en Español VaccinesSandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
La lactancia materna probablemente ayuda a proteger a los bebés contra el COVID-19, pero aún no sabemos en qué medida. Los anticuerpos de la vacunación o de la infección se transfieren a través de la leche materna, pero son de corta duración y no entran en el torrente sanguíneo. Por el contrario, los anticuerpos creados Read more…
March 8th is International Women’s Day!
Social and Racial Justice Women in STEM
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
The Nerdy Girls at Dear Pandemic join the United Nations in celebrating International Women’s Day. Here are some ways you can, too: 1.) Donate to a cause that supports women, including organizations that help women run for office (see link below). 2.) Write a letter or make a phone call to a woman that inspires Read more…
In many countries, life expectancy dropped substantially in 2020 due to COVID-19.
Data and Metrics
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Did life expectancy bounce back in 2021, or did things get even worse? A: A mixed bag. While some countries saw improvements, life expectancy losses in the U.S. in 2021 were JUST AS BAD as 2020. The Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in the largest loss of life expectancy seen in many countries since World War Read more…
Aún en tiempos de pandemia, el virus de la influenza está afectando a muchas personas.
Posts en Español Uncertainty and Misinformation
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
Hoy presentamos dudas más comunes sobre la influenza esta temporada. Y ustedes, ya se vacunaron contra la influenza? Cuerpo sano, mente sana. Las Nerdy Girls Fuente: Pictoline Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
How can I help my child understand the change to mask guidance?
Families/Kids Masks Mental Health Reopening
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
The new CDC guidance recommends that masks need not be worn in areas with low community risk, including at school. If your child is anxious about this change, it’s no surprise. Changes of any type can produce anxiety. And after two years of wearing a mask, your child may not even remember what it was Read more…
Do J&J vaccine recipients need a 2nd or even 3rd shot?
Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
If you got a J&J shot initially, you should *definitely* get a booster. And if it was us (and it was, for some of us), we would pick an mRNA booster. It’s not likely to produce worse protection, and it eliminates the very small risk of a serious adverse event linked to the J&J vaccine. Read more…
Mi hijo está por cumplir 12 años, ¿debería esperar a que los cumpla para que se vacune con una dosis más alta?
Families/Kids Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
No espere. Vacune a su hijo con la dosis autorizada para niños de 5 a 11 años. En resumen: Una dosis baja produce una fuerte respuesta inmunológica en los niños y puede tener menos efectos secundarios. Esta es una pregunta recurrente. Recordemos que la dosis administrada se basa en el estímulo necesario para alentar una Read more…
What is going on with the efficacy of the COVID-19 vaccine for 5-11 year old kids?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
You may have seen a lot of news about the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for 5–11-year-old kids in the last few days. One new report out of New York suggested that the COVID-19 vaccine for these kids does not provide much protection against getting infected. Another study from the CDC shows that the vaccines continue to Read more…
¿Qué es el Long COVID o COVID Prolongado?
Long COVID Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
El COVID prolongado es una condición de salud caracterizada por la persistencia de síntomas tales como fatiga, dificultad para respirar, confusión y dolor (entre otros) después de haber cursado un cuadro de COVID 19. La sintomatología puede persistir desde el momento en que se origina la infección o puede comenzar dentro de los 3 meses Read more…
Series on Logical Fallacies – Sealioning or “I’m just asking questions. . .”
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 the third post in an ongoing series by Dr. Kristen Panthagani of You Can Know Things, in which she dissects common logical fallacies and rhetorical strategies that have led Read more…
March 1st is Baby Sleep Day!
Families/Kids General Health
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
The Nerdy Girls at Dear Pandemic are thrilled to participate in Baby Sleep Day (Visit Pediatric Sleep Council FB page for live Q&A all day or Baby Sleep Day for the schedule of experts). Healthy sleep during a prolonged pandemic can be tough – especially for parents who spend a lot of energy balancing their Read more…
Piensa realizarse una prueba rápida en casa?
Posts en Español Testing and Contact Tracing
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
Hoy les traemos un gráfico con una explicación fácil de cómo realizar la prueba en casa tomando una muestra de garganta y nariz. Cuerpo sano, mente sana. Las Nerdy Girls Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
There is so much going on….How can I cope with stressful events in the news?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
➡️ We know that COVID-19 is not the only challenge we are facing together. And while we don’t have a way to make sense of the conflict happening in the world, we want you to know that we are here for our nerdy nation and continue to be committed to bringing you accurate, brief, and Read more…
Does breastfeeding protect my baby from COVID-19?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Chana Davis, PhD
A: Breastfeeding can likely help protect babies from COVID-19 but we don’t know yet how well. Antibodies from vaccination or infection are transferred through breast milk, but they are short-lived and do not enter the bloodstream. By contrast, antibodies transferred during pregnancy enter the fetal bloodstream, where they often persist for six months or more, Read more…
¿Es el sarpullido un síntoma de Omicron?
Clinical Symptoms Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
¡Sí! Pero es probable que no sea el único síntoma. En Resumen: Muchos virus, incluyendo SARS-CoV-2 pueden causar un sarpullido pero es en adición a otros síntomas. Algunas personas han tenido sarpullidos con infecciones de COVID-19, pero es demasiado temprano para saber si hay un sarpullido único a Omicron. Si tienes un sarpullido nuevo, consulta Read more…
La lactancia materna probablemente ayuda a proteger a los bebés contra el COVID-19, pero aún no sabemos en qué medida. Los anticuerpos de la vacunación o de la infección se transfieren a través de la leche materna, pero son de corta duración y no entran en el torrente sanguíneo. Por el contrario, los anticuerpos creados Read more…
March 8th is International Women’s Day!
Social and Racial Justice Women in STEMLauren Hale, PhD MA
The Nerdy Girls at Dear Pandemic join the United Nations in celebrating International Women’s Day. Here are some ways you can, too: 1.) Donate to a cause that supports women, including organizations that help women run for office (see link below). 2.) Write a letter or make a phone call to a woman that inspires Read more…
In many countries, life expectancy dropped substantially in 2020 due to COVID-19.
Data and Metrics
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Did life expectancy bounce back in 2021, or did things get even worse? A: A mixed bag. While some countries saw improvements, life expectancy losses in the U.S. in 2021 were JUST AS BAD as 2020. The Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in the largest loss of life expectancy seen in many countries since World War Read more…
Aún en tiempos de pandemia, el virus de la influenza está afectando a muchas personas.
Posts en Español Uncertainty and Misinformation
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
Hoy presentamos dudas más comunes sobre la influenza esta temporada. Y ustedes, ya se vacunaron contra la influenza? Cuerpo sano, mente sana. Las Nerdy Girls Fuente: Pictoline Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
How can I help my child understand the change to mask guidance?
Families/Kids Masks Mental Health Reopening
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
The new CDC guidance recommends that masks need not be worn in areas with low community risk, including at school. If your child is anxious about this change, it’s no surprise. Changes of any type can produce anxiety. And after two years of wearing a mask, your child may not even remember what it was Read more…
Do J&J vaccine recipients need a 2nd or even 3rd shot?
Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
If you got a J&J shot initially, you should *definitely* get a booster. And if it was us (and it was, for some of us), we would pick an mRNA booster. It’s not likely to produce worse protection, and it eliminates the very small risk of a serious adverse event linked to the J&J vaccine. Read more…
Mi hijo está por cumplir 12 años, ¿debería esperar a que los cumpla para que se vacune con una dosis más alta?
Families/Kids Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
No espere. Vacune a su hijo con la dosis autorizada para niños de 5 a 11 años. En resumen: Una dosis baja produce una fuerte respuesta inmunológica en los niños y puede tener menos efectos secundarios. Esta es una pregunta recurrente. Recordemos que la dosis administrada se basa en el estímulo necesario para alentar una Read more…
What is going on with the efficacy of the COVID-19 vaccine for 5-11 year old kids?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
You may have seen a lot of news about the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for 5–11-year-old kids in the last few days. One new report out of New York suggested that the COVID-19 vaccine for these kids does not provide much protection against getting infected. Another study from the CDC shows that the vaccines continue to Read more…
¿Qué es el Long COVID o COVID Prolongado?
Long COVID Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
El COVID prolongado es una condición de salud caracterizada por la persistencia de síntomas tales como fatiga, dificultad para respirar, confusión y dolor (entre otros) después de haber cursado un cuadro de COVID 19. La sintomatología puede persistir desde el momento en que se origina la infección o puede comenzar dentro de los 3 meses Read more…
Series on Logical Fallacies – Sealioning or “I’m just asking questions. . .”
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 the third post in an ongoing series by Dr. Kristen Panthagani of You Can Know Things, in which she dissects common logical fallacies and rhetorical strategies that have led Read more…
March 1st is Baby Sleep Day!
Families/Kids General Health
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
The Nerdy Girls at Dear Pandemic are thrilled to participate in Baby Sleep Day (Visit Pediatric Sleep Council FB page for live Q&A all day or Baby Sleep Day for the schedule of experts). Healthy sleep during a prolonged pandemic can be tough – especially for parents who spend a lot of energy balancing their Read more…
Piensa realizarse una prueba rápida en casa?
Posts en Español Testing and Contact Tracing
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
Hoy les traemos un gráfico con una explicación fácil de cómo realizar la prueba en casa tomando una muestra de garganta y nariz. Cuerpo sano, mente sana. Las Nerdy Girls Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
There is so much going on….How can I cope with stressful events in the news?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
➡️ We know that COVID-19 is not the only challenge we are facing together. And while we don’t have a way to make sense of the conflict happening in the world, we want you to know that we are here for our nerdy nation and continue to be committed to bringing you accurate, brief, and Read more…
Does breastfeeding protect my baby from COVID-19?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Chana Davis, PhD
A: Breastfeeding can likely help protect babies from COVID-19 but we don’t know yet how well. Antibodies from vaccination or infection are transferred through breast milk, but they are short-lived and do not enter the bloodstream. By contrast, antibodies transferred during pregnancy enter the fetal bloodstream, where they often persist for six months or more, Read more…
¿Es el sarpullido un síntoma de Omicron?
Clinical Symptoms Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
¡Sí! Pero es probable que no sea el único síntoma. En Resumen: Muchos virus, incluyendo SARS-CoV-2 pueden causar un sarpullido pero es en adición a otros síntomas. Algunas personas han tenido sarpullidos con infecciones de COVID-19, pero es demasiado temprano para saber si hay un sarpullido único a Omicron. Si tienes un sarpullido nuevo, consulta Read more…
The Nerdy Girls at Dear Pandemic join the United Nations in celebrating International Women’s Day. Here are some ways you can, too: 1.) Donate to a cause that supports women, including organizations that help women run for office (see link below). 2.) Write a letter or make a phone call to a woman that inspires Read more…
In many countries, life expectancy dropped substantially in 2020 due to COVID-19.
Data and MetricsJennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Did life expectancy bounce back in 2021, or did things get even worse? A: A mixed bag. While some countries saw improvements, life expectancy losses in the U.S. in 2021 were JUST AS BAD as 2020. The Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in the largest loss of life expectancy seen in many countries since World War Read more…
Aún en tiempos de pandemia, el virus de la influenza está afectando a muchas personas.
Posts en Español Uncertainty and Misinformation
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
Hoy presentamos dudas más comunes sobre la influenza esta temporada. Y ustedes, ya se vacunaron contra la influenza? Cuerpo sano, mente sana. Las Nerdy Girls Fuente: Pictoline Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
How can I help my child understand the change to mask guidance?
Families/Kids Masks Mental Health Reopening
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
The new CDC guidance recommends that masks need not be worn in areas with low community risk, including at school. If your child is anxious about this change, it’s no surprise. Changes of any type can produce anxiety. And after two years of wearing a mask, your child may not even remember what it was Read more…
Do J&J vaccine recipients need a 2nd or even 3rd shot?
Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
If you got a J&J shot initially, you should *definitely* get a booster. And if it was us (and it was, for some of us), we would pick an mRNA booster. It’s not likely to produce worse protection, and it eliminates the very small risk of a serious adverse event linked to the J&J vaccine. Read more…
Mi hijo está por cumplir 12 años, ¿debería esperar a que los cumpla para que se vacune con una dosis más alta?
Families/Kids Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
No espere. Vacune a su hijo con la dosis autorizada para niños de 5 a 11 años. En resumen: Una dosis baja produce una fuerte respuesta inmunológica en los niños y puede tener menos efectos secundarios. Esta es una pregunta recurrente. Recordemos que la dosis administrada se basa en el estímulo necesario para alentar una Read more…
What is going on with the efficacy of the COVID-19 vaccine for 5-11 year old kids?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
You may have seen a lot of news about the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for 5–11-year-old kids in the last few days. One new report out of New York suggested that the COVID-19 vaccine for these kids does not provide much protection against getting infected. Another study from the CDC shows that the vaccines continue to Read more…
¿Qué es el Long COVID o COVID Prolongado?
Long COVID Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
El COVID prolongado es una condición de salud caracterizada por la persistencia de síntomas tales como fatiga, dificultad para respirar, confusión y dolor (entre otros) después de haber cursado un cuadro de COVID 19. La sintomatología puede persistir desde el momento en que se origina la infección o puede comenzar dentro de los 3 meses Read more…
Series on Logical Fallacies – Sealioning or “I’m just asking questions. . .”
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 the third post in an ongoing series by Dr. Kristen Panthagani of You Can Know Things, in which she dissects common logical fallacies and rhetorical strategies that have led Read more…
March 1st is Baby Sleep Day!
Families/Kids General Health
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
The Nerdy Girls at Dear Pandemic are thrilled to participate in Baby Sleep Day (Visit Pediatric Sleep Council FB page for live Q&A all day or Baby Sleep Day for the schedule of experts). Healthy sleep during a prolonged pandemic can be tough – especially for parents who spend a lot of energy balancing their Read more…
Piensa realizarse una prueba rápida en casa?
Posts en Español Testing and Contact Tracing
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
Hoy les traemos un gráfico con una explicación fácil de cómo realizar la prueba en casa tomando una muestra de garganta y nariz. Cuerpo sano, mente sana. Las Nerdy Girls Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
There is so much going on….How can I cope with stressful events in the news?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
➡️ We know that COVID-19 is not the only challenge we are facing together. And while we don’t have a way to make sense of the conflict happening in the world, we want you to know that we are here for our nerdy nation and continue to be committed to bringing you accurate, brief, and Read more…
Does breastfeeding protect my baby from COVID-19?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Chana Davis, PhD
A: Breastfeeding can likely help protect babies from COVID-19 but we don’t know yet how well. Antibodies from vaccination or infection are transferred through breast milk, but they are short-lived and do not enter the bloodstream. By contrast, antibodies transferred during pregnancy enter the fetal bloodstream, where they often persist for six months or more, Read more…
¿Es el sarpullido un síntoma de Omicron?
Clinical Symptoms Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
¡Sí! Pero es probable que no sea el único síntoma. En Resumen: Muchos virus, incluyendo SARS-CoV-2 pueden causar un sarpullido pero es en adición a otros síntomas. Algunas personas han tenido sarpullidos con infecciones de COVID-19, pero es demasiado temprano para saber si hay un sarpullido único a Omicron. Si tienes un sarpullido nuevo, consulta Read more…
Did life expectancy bounce back in 2021, or did things get even worse? A: A mixed bag. While some countries saw improvements, life expectancy losses in the U.S. in 2021 were JUST AS BAD as 2020. The Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in the largest loss of life expectancy seen in many countries since World War Read more…
Aún en tiempos de pandemia, el virus de la influenza está afectando a muchas personas.
Posts en Español Uncertainty and MisinformationTita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
Hoy presentamos dudas más comunes sobre la influenza esta temporada. Y ustedes, ya se vacunaron contra la influenza? Cuerpo sano, mente sana. Las Nerdy Girls Fuente: Pictoline Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
How can I help my child understand the change to mask guidance?
Families/Kids Masks Mental Health Reopening
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
The new CDC guidance recommends that masks need not be worn in areas with low community risk, including at school. If your child is anxious about this change, it’s no surprise. Changes of any type can produce anxiety. And after two years of wearing a mask, your child may not even remember what it was Read more…
Do J&J vaccine recipients need a 2nd or even 3rd shot?
Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
If you got a J&J shot initially, you should *definitely* get a booster. And if it was us (and it was, for some of us), we would pick an mRNA booster. It’s not likely to produce worse protection, and it eliminates the very small risk of a serious adverse event linked to the J&J vaccine. Read more…
Mi hijo está por cumplir 12 años, ¿debería esperar a que los cumpla para que se vacune con una dosis más alta?
Families/Kids Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
No espere. Vacune a su hijo con la dosis autorizada para niños de 5 a 11 años. En resumen: Una dosis baja produce una fuerte respuesta inmunológica en los niños y puede tener menos efectos secundarios. Esta es una pregunta recurrente. Recordemos que la dosis administrada se basa en el estímulo necesario para alentar una Read more…
What is going on with the efficacy of the COVID-19 vaccine for 5-11 year old kids?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
You may have seen a lot of news about the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for 5–11-year-old kids in the last few days. One new report out of New York suggested that the COVID-19 vaccine for these kids does not provide much protection against getting infected. Another study from the CDC shows that the vaccines continue to Read more…
¿Qué es el Long COVID o COVID Prolongado?
Long COVID Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
El COVID prolongado es una condición de salud caracterizada por la persistencia de síntomas tales como fatiga, dificultad para respirar, confusión y dolor (entre otros) después de haber cursado un cuadro de COVID 19. La sintomatología puede persistir desde el momento en que se origina la infección o puede comenzar dentro de los 3 meses Read more…
Series on Logical Fallacies – Sealioning or “I’m just asking questions. . .”
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 the third post in an ongoing series by Dr. Kristen Panthagani of You Can Know Things, in which she dissects common logical fallacies and rhetorical strategies that have led Read more…
March 1st is Baby Sleep Day!
Families/Kids General Health
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
The Nerdy Girls at Dear Pandemic are thrilled to participate in Baby Sleep Day (Visit Pediatric Sleep Council FB page for live Q&A all day or Baby Sleep Day for the schedule of experts). Healthy sleep during a prolonged pandemic can be tough – especially for parents who spend a lot of energy balancing their Read more…
Piensa realizarse una prueba rápida en casa?
Posts en Español Testing and Contact Tracing
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
Hoy les traemos un gráfico con una explicación fácil de cómo realizar la prueba en casa tomando una muestra de garganta y nariz. Cuerpo sano, mente sana. Las Nerdy Girls Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
There is so much going on….How can I cope with stressful events in the news?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
➡️ We know that COVID-19 is not the only challenge we are facing together. And while we don’t have a way to make sense of the conflict happening in the world, we want you to know that we are here for our nerdy nation and continue to be committed to bringing you accurate, brief, and Read more…
Does breastfeeding protect my baby from COVID-19?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Chana Davis, PhD
A: Breastfeeding can likely help protect babies from COVID-19 but we don’t know yet how well. Antibodies from vaccination or infection are transferred through breast milk, but they are short-lived and do not enter the bloodstream. By contrast, antibodies transferred during pregnancy enter the fetal bloodstream, where they often persist for six months or more, Read more…
¿Es el sarpullido un síntoma de Omicron?
Clinical Symptoms Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
¡Sí! Pero es probable que no sea el único síntoma. En Resumen: Muchos virus, incluyendo SARS-CoV-2 pueden causar un sarpullido pero es en adición a otros síntomas. Algunas personas han tenido sarpullidos con infecciones de COVID-19, pero es demasiado temprano para saber si hay un sarpullido único a Omicron. Si tienes un sarpullido nuevo, consulta Read more…
Hoy presentamos dudas más comunes sobre la influenza esta temporada. Y ustedes, ya se vacunaron contra la influenza? Cuerpo sano, mente sana. Las Nerdy Girls Fuente: Pictoline Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
How can I help my child understand the change to mask guidance?
Families/Kids Masks Mental Health ReopeningMalia Jones, PhD MPH
The new CDC guidance recommends that masks need not be worn in areas with low community risk, including at school. If your child is anxious about this change, it’s no surprise. Changes of any type can produce anxiety. And after two years of wearing a mask, your child may not even remember what it was Read more…
Do J&J vaccine recipients need a 2nd or even 3rd shot?
Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
If you got a J&J shot initially, you should *definitely* get a booster. And if it was us (and it was, for some of us), we would pick an mRNA booster. It’s not likely to produce worse protection, and it eliminates the very small risk of a serious adverse event linked to the J&J vaccine. Read more…
Mi hijo está por cumplir 12 años, ¿debería esperar a que los cumpla para que se vacune con una dosis más alta?
Families/Kids Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
No espere. Vacune a su hijo con la dosis autorizada para niños de 5 a 11 años. En resumen: Una dosis baja produce una fuerte respuesta inmunológica en los niños y puede tener menos efectos secundarios. Esta es una pregunta recurrente. Recordemos que la dosis administrada se basa en el estímulo necesario para alentar una Read more…
What is going on with the efficacy of the COVID-19 vaccine for 5-11 year old kids?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
You may have seen a lot of news about the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for 5–11-year-old kids in the last few days. One new report out of New York suggested that the COVID-19 vaccine for these kids does not provide much protection against getting infected. Another study from the CDC shows that the vaccines continue to Read more…
¿Qué es el Long COVID o COVID Prolongado?
Long COVID Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
El COVID prolongado es una condición de salud caracterizada por la persistencia de síntomas tales como fatiga, dificultad para respirar, confusión y dolor (entre otros) después de haber cursado un cuadro de COVID 19. La sintomatología puede persistir desde el momento en que se origina la infección o puede comenzar dentro de los 3 meses Read more…
Series on Logical Fallacies – Sealioning or “I’m just asking questions. . .”
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 the third post in an ongoing series by Dr. Kristen Panthagani of You Can Know Things, in which she dissects common logical fallacies and rhetorical strategies that have led Read more…
March 1st is Baby Sleep Day!
Families/Kids General Health
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
The Nerdy Girls at Dear Pandemic are thrilled to participate in Baby Sleep Day (Visit Pediatric Sleep Council FB page for live Q&A all day or Baby Sleep Day for the schedule of experts). Healthy sleep during a prolonged pandemic can be tough – especially for parents who spend a lot of energy balancing their Read more…
Piensa realizarse una prueba rápida en casa?
Posts en Español Testing and Contact Tracing
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
Hoy les traemos un gráfico con una explicación fácil de cómo realizar la prueba en casa tomando una muestra de garganta y nariz. Cuerpo sano, mente sana. Las Nerdy Girls Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
There is so much going on….How can I cope with stressful events in the news?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
➡️ We know that COVID-19 is not the only challenge we are facing together. And while we don’t have a way to make sense of the conflict happening in the world, we want you to know that we are here for our nerdy nation and continue to be committed to bringing you accurate, brief, and Read more…
Does breastfeeding protect my baby from COVID-19?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Chana Davis, PhD
A: Breastfeeding can likely help protect babies from COVID-19 but we don’t know yet how well. Antibodies from vaccination or infection are transferred through breast milk, but they are short-lived and do not enter the bloodstream. By contrast, antibodies transferred during pregnancy enter the fetal bloodstream, where they often persist for six months or more, Read more…
¿Es el sarpullido un síntoma de Omicron?
Clinical Symptoms Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
¡Sí! Pero es probable que no sea el único síntoma. En Resumen: Muchos virus, incluyendo SARS-CoV-2 pueden causar un sarpullido pero es en adición a otros síntomas. Algunas personas han tenido sarpullidos con infecciones de COVID-19, pero es demasiado temprano para saber si hay un sarpullido único a Omicron. Si tienes un sarpullido nuevo, consulta Read more…
The new CDC guidance recommends that masks need not be worn in areas with low community risk, including at school. If your child is anxious about this change, it’s no surprise. Changes of any type can produce anxiety. And after two years of wearing a mask, your child may not even remember what it was Read more…
Do J&J vaccine recipients need a 2nd or even 3rd shot?
VaccinesMalia Jones, PhD MPH
If you got a J&J shot initially, you should *definitely* get a booster. And if it was us (and it was, for some of us), we would pick an mRNA booster. It’s not likely to produce worse protection, and it eliminates the very small risk of a serious adverse event linked to the J&J vaccine. Read more…
Mi hijo está por cumplir 12 años, ¿debería esperar a que los cumpla para que se vacune con una dosis más alta?
Families/Kids Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
No espere. Vacune a su hijo con la dosis autorizada para niños de 5 a 11 años. En resumen: Una dosis baja produce una fuerte respuesta inmunológica en los niños y puede tener menos efectos secundarios. Esta es una pregunta recurrente. Recordemos que la dosis administrada se basa en el estímulo necesario para alentar una Read more…
What is going on with the efficacy of the COVID-19 vaccine for 5-11 year old kids?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
You may have seen a lot of news about the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for 5–11-year-old kids in the last few days. One new report out of New York suggested that the COVID-19 vaccine for these kids does not provide much protection against getting infected. Another study from the CDC shows that the vaccines continue to Read more…
¿Qué es el Long COVID o COVID Prolongado?
Long COVID Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
El COVID prolongado es una condición de salud caracterizada por la persistencia de síntomas tales como fatiga, dificultad para respirar, confusión y dolor (entre otros) después de haber cursado un cuadro de COVID 19. La sintomatología puede persistir desde el momento en que se origina la infección o puede comenzar dentro de los 3 meses Read more…
Series on Logical Fallacies – Sealioning or “I’m just asking questions. . .”
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 the third post in an ongoing series by Dr. Kristen Panthagani of You Can Know Things, in which she dissects common logical fallacies and rhetorical strategies that have led Read more…
March 1st is Baby Sleep Day!
Families/Kids General Health
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
The Nerdy Girls at Dear Pandemic are thrilled to participate in Baby Sleep Day (Visit Pediatric Sleep Council FB page for live Q&A all day or Baby Sleep Day for the schedule of experts). Healthy sleep during a prolonged pandemic can be tough – especially for parents who spend a lot of energy balancing their Read more…
Piensa realizarse una prueba rápida en casa?
Posts en Español Testing and Contact Tracing
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
Hoy les traemos un gráfico con una explicación fácil de cómo realizar la prueba en casa tomando una muestra de garganta y nariz. Cuerpo sano, mente sana. Las Nerdy Girls Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
There is so much going on….How can I cope with stressful events in the news?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
➡️ We know that COVID-19 is not the only challenge we are facing together. And while we don’t have a way to make sense of the conflict happening in the world, we want you to know that we are here for our nerdy nation and continue to be committed to bringing you accurate, brief, and Read more…
Does breastfeeding protect my baby from COVID-19?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Chana Davis, PhD
A: Breastfeeding can likely help protect babies from COVID-19 but we don’t know yet how well. Antibodies from vaccination or infection are transferred through breast milk, but they are short-lived and do not enter the bloodstream. By contrast, antibodies transferred during pregnancy enter the fetal bloodstream, where they often persist for six months or more, Read more…
¿Es el sarpullido un síntoma de Omicron?
Clinical Symptoms Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
¡Sí! Pero es probable que no sea el único síntoma. En Resumen: Muchos virus, incluyendo SARS-CoV-2 pueden causar un sarpullido pero es en adición a otros síntomas. Algunas personas han tenido sarpullidos con infecciones de COVID-19, pero es demasiado temprano para saber si hay un sarpullido único a Omicron. Si tienes un sarpullido nuevo, consulta Read more…
If you got a J&J shot initially, you should *definitely* get a booster. And if it was us (and it was, for some of us), we would pick an mRNA booster. It’s not likely to produce worse protection, and it eliminates the very small risk of a serious adverse event linked to the J&J vaccine. Read more…
Mi hijo está por cumplir 12 años, ¿debería esperar a que los cumpla para que se vacune con una dosis más alta?
Families/Kids Posts en Español VaccinesTita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
No espere. Vacune a su hijo con la dosis autorizada para niños de 5 a 11 años. En resumen: Una dosis baja produce una fuerte respuesta inmunológica en los niños y puede tener menos efectos secundarios. Esta es una pregunta recurrente. Recordemos que la dosis administrada se basa en el estímulo necesario para alentar una Read more…
What is going on with the efficacy of the COVID-19 vaccine for 5-11 year old kids?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
You may have seen a lot of news about the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for 5–11-year-old kids in the last few days. One new report out of New York suggested that the COVID-19 vaccine for these kids does not provide much protection against getting infected. Another study from the CDC shows that the vaccines continue to Read more…
¿Qué es el Long COVID o COVID Prolongado?
Long COVID Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
El COVID prolongado es una condición de salud caracterizada por la persistencia de síntomas tales como fatiga, dificultad para respirar, confusión y dolor (entre otros) después de haber cursado un cuadro de COVID 19. La sintomatología puede persistir desde el momento en que se origina la infección o puede comenzar dentro de los 3 meses Read more…
Series on Logical Fallacies – Sealioning or “I’m just asking questions. . .”
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 the third post in an ongoing series by Dr. Kristen Panthagani of You Can Know Things, in which she dissects common logical fallacies and rhetorical strategies that have led Read more…
March 1st is Baby Sleep Day!
Families/Kids General Health
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
The Nerdy Girls at Dear Pandemic are thrilled to participate in Baby Sleep Day (Visit Pediatric Sleep Council FB page for live Q&A all day or Baby Sleep Day for the schedule of experts). Healthy sleep during a prolonged pandemic can be tough – especially for parents who spend a lot of energy balancing their Read more…
Piensa realizarse una prueba rápida en casa?
Posts en Español Testing and Contact Tracing
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
Hoy les traemos un gráfico con una explicación fácil de cómo realizar la prueba en casa tomando una muestra de garganta y nariz. Cuerpo sano, mente sana. Las Nerdy Girls Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
There is so much going on….How can I cope with stressful events in the news?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
➡️ We know that COVID-19 is not the only challenge we are facing together. And while we don’t have a way to make sense of the conflict happening in the world, we want you to know that we are here for our nerdy nation and continue to be committed to bringing you accurate, brief, and Read more…
Does breastfeeding protect my baby from COVID-19?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Chana Davis, PhD
A: Breastfeeding can likely help protect babies from COVID-19 but we don’t know yet how well. Antibodies from vaccination or infection are transferred through breast milk, but they are short-lived and do not enter the bloodstream. By contrast, antibodies transferred during pregnancy enter the fetal bloodstream, where they often persist for six months or more, Read more…
¿Es el sarpullido un síntoma de Omicron?
Clinical Symptoms Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
¡Sí! Pero es probable que no sea el único síntoma. En Resumen: Muchos virus, incluyendo SARS-CoV-2 pueden causar un sarpullido pero es en adición a otros síntomas. Algunas personas han tenido sarpullidos con infecciones de COVID-19, pero es demasiado temprano para saber si hay un sarpullido único a Omicron. Si tienes un sarpullido nuevo, consulta Read more…
No espere. Vacune a su hijo con la dosis autorizada para niños de 5 a 11 años. En resumen: Una dosis baja produce una fuerte respuesta inmunológica en los niños y puede tener menos efectos secundarios. Esta es una pregunta recurrente. Recordemos que la dosis administrada se basa en el estímulo necesario para alentar una Read more…
What is going on with the efficacy of the COVID-19 vaccine for 5-11 year old kids?
Families/Kids VaccinesSarah Whitley Coles, MD
You may have seen a lot of news about the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for 5–11-year-old kids in the last few days. One new report out of New York suggested that the COVID-19 vaccine for these kids does not provide much protection against getting infected. Another study from the CDC shows that the vaccines continue to Read more…
¿Qué es el Long COVID o COVID Prolongado?
Long COVID Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
El COVID prolongado es una condición de salud caracterizada por la persistencia de síntomas tales como fatiga, dificultad para respirar, confusión y dolor (entre otros) después de haber cursado un cuadro de COVID 19. La sintomatología puede persistir desde el momento en que se origina la infección o puede comenzar dentro de los 3 meses Read more…
Series on Logical Fallacies – Sealioning or “I’m just asking questions. . .”
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 the third post in an ongoing series by Dr. Kristen Panthagani of You Can Know Things, in which she dissects common logical fallacies and rhetorical strategies that have led Read more…
March 1st is Baby Sleep Day!
Families/Kids General Health
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
The Nerdy Girls at Dear Pandemic are thrilled to participate in Baby Sleep Day (Visit Pediatric Sleep Council FB page for live Q&A all day or Baby Sleep Day for the schedule of experts). Healthy sleep during a prolonged pandemic can be tough – especially for parents who spend a lot of energy balancing their Read more…
Piensa realizarse una prueba rápida en casa?
Posts en Español Testing and Contact Tracing
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
Hoy les traemos un gráfico con una explicación fácil de cómo realizar la prueba en casa tomando una muestra de garganta y nariz. Cuerpo sano, mente sana. Las Nerdy Girls Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
There is so much going on….How can I cope with stressful events in the news?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
➡️ We know that COVID-19 is not the only challenge we are facing together. And while we don’t have a way to make sense of the conflict happening in the world, we want you to know that we are here for our nerdy nation and continue to be committed to bringing you accurate, brief, and Read more…
Does breastfeeding protect my baby from COVID-19?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Chana Davis, PhD
A: Breastfeeding can likely help protect babies from COVID-19 but we don’t know yet how well. Antibodies from vaccination or infection are transferred through breast milk, but they are short-lived and do not enter the bloodstream. By contrast, antibodies transferred during pregnancy enter the fetal bloodstream, where they often persist for six months or more, Read more…
¿Es el sarpullido un síntoma de Omicron?
Clinical Symptoms Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
¡Sí! Pero es probable que no sea el único síntoma. En Resumen: Muchos virus, incluyendo SARS-CoV-2 pueden causar un sarpullido pero es en adición a otros síntomas. Algunas personas han tenido sarpullidos con infecciones de COVID-19, pero es demasiado temprano para saber si hay un sarpullido único a Omicron. Si tienes un sarpullido nuevo, consulta Read more…
You may have seen a lot of news about the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for 5–11-year-old kids in the last few days. One new report out of New York suggested that the COVID-19 vaccine for these kids does not provide much protection against getting infected. Another study from the CDC shows that the vaccines continue to Read more…
¿Qué es el Long COVID o COVID Prolongado?
Long COVID Posts en EspañolTita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
El COVID prolongado es una condición de salud caracterizada por la persistencia de síntomas tales como fatiga, dificultad para respirar, confusión y dolor (entre otros) después de haber cursado un cuadro de COVID 19. La sintomatología puede persistir desde el momento en que se origina la infección o puede comenzar dentro de los 3 meses Read more…
Series on Logical Fallacies – Sealioning or “I’m just asking questions. . .”
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 the third post in an ongoing series by Dr. Kristen Panthagani of You Can Know Things, in which she dissects common logical fallacies and rhetorical strategies that have led Read more…
March 1st is Baby Sleep Day!
Families/Kids General Health
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
The Nerdy Girls at Dear Pandemic are thrilled to participate in Baby Sleep Day (Visit Pediatric Sleep Council FB page for live Q&A all day or Baby Sleep Day for the schedule of experts). Healthy sleep during a prolonged pandemic can be tough – especially for parents who spend a lot of energy balancing their Read more…
Piensa realizarse una prueba rápida en casa?
Posts en Español Testing and Contact Tracing
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
Hoy les traemos un gráfico con una explicación fácil de cómo realizar la prueba en casa tomando una muestra de garganta y nariz. Cuerpo sano, mente sana. Las Nerdy Girls Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
There is so much going on….How can I cope with stressful events in the news?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
➡️ We know that COVID-19 is not the only challenge we are facing together. And while we don’t have a way to make sense of the conflict happening in the world, we want you to know that we are here for our nerdy nation and continue to be committed to bringing you accurate, brief, and Read more…
Does breastfeeding protect my baby from COVID-19?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Chana Davis, PhD
A: Breastfeeding can likely help protect babies from COVID-19 but we don’t know yet how well. Antibodies from vaccination or infection are transferred through breast milk, but they are short-lived and do not enter the bloodstream. By contrast, antibodies transferred during pregnancy enter the fetal bloodstream, where they often persist for six months or more, Read more…
¿Es el sarpullido un síntoma de Omicron?
Clinical Symptoms Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
¡Sí! Pero es probable que no sea el único síntoma. En Resumen: Muchos virus, incluyendo SARS-CoV-2 pueden causar un sarpullido pero es en adición a otros síntomas. Algunas personas han tenido sarpullidos con infecciones de COVID-19, pero es demasiado temprano para saber si hay un sarpullido único a Omicron. Si tienes un sarpullido nuevo, consulta Read more…
El COVID prolongado es una condición de salud caracterizada por la persistencia de síntomas tales como fatiga, dificultad para respirar, confusión y dolor (entre otros) después de haber cursado un cuadro de COVID 19. La sintomatología puede persistir desde el momento en que se origina la infección o puede comenzar dentro de los 3 meses Read more…
Series on Logical Fallacies – Sealioning or “I’m just asking questions. . .”
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 the third post in an ongoing series by Dr. Kristen Panthagani of You Can Know Things, in which she dissects common logical fallacies and rhetorical strategies that have led Read more…
March 1st is Baby Sleep Day!
Families/Kids General Health
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
The Nerdy Girls at Dear Pandemic are thrilled to participate in Baby Sleep Day (Visit Pediatric Sleep Council FB page for live Q&A all day or Baby Sleep Day for the schedule of experts). Healthy sleep during a prolonged pandemic can be tough – especially for parents who spend a lot of energy balancing their Read more…
Piensa realizarse una prueba rápida en casa?
Posts en Español Testing and Contact Tracing
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
Hoy les traemos un gráfico con una explicación fácil de cómo realizar la prueba en casa tomando una muestra de garganta y nariz. Cuerpo sano, mente sana. Las Nerdy Girls Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
There is so much going on….How can I cope with stressful events in the news?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
➡️ We know that COVID-19 is not the only challenge we are facing together. And while we don’t have a way to make sense of the conflict happening in the world, we want you to know that we are here for our nerdy nation and continue to be committed to bringing you accurate, brief, and Read more…
Does breastfeeding protect my baby from COVID-19?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Chana Davis, PhD
A: Breastfeeding can likely help protect babies from COVID-19 but we don’t know yet how well. Antibodies from vaccination or infection are transferred through breast milk, but they are short-lived and do not enter the bloodstream. By contrast, antibodies transferred during pregnancy enter the fetal bloodstream, where they often persist for six months or more, Read more…
¿Es el sarpullido un síntoma de Omicron?
Clinical Symptoms Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
¡Sí! Pero es probable que no sea el único síntoma. En Resumen: Muchos virus, incluyendo SARS-CoV-2 pueden causar un sarpullido pero es en adición a otros síntomas. Algunas personas han tenido sarpullidos con infecciones de COVID-19, pero es demasiado temprano para saber si hay un sarpullido único a Omicron. Si tienes un sarpullido nuevo, consulta 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 the third post in an ongoing series by Dr. Kristen Panthagani of You Can Know Things, in which she dissects common logical fallacies and rhetorical strategies that have led Read more…
March 1st is Baby Sleep Day!
Families/Kids General HealthLauren Hale, PhD MA
The Nerdy Girls at Dear Pandemic are thrilled to participate in Baby Sleep Day (Visit Pediatric Sleep Council FB page for live Q&A all day or Baby Sleep Day for the schedule of experts). Healthy sleep during a prolonged pandemic can be tough – especially for parents who spend a lot of energy balancing their Read more…
Piensa realizarse una prueba rápida en casa?
Posts en Español Testing and Contact Tracing
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
Hoy les traemos un gráfico con una explicación fácil de cómo realizar la prueba en casa tomando una muestra de garganta y nariz. Cuerpo sano, mente sana. Las Nerdy Girls Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
There is so much going on….How can I cope with stressful events in the news?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
➡️ We know that COVID-19 is not the only challenge we are facing together. And while we don’t have a way to make sense of the conflict happening in the world, we want you to know that we are here for our nerdy nation and continue to be committed to bringing you accurate, brief, and Read more…
Does breastfeeding protect my baby from COVID-19?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Chana Davis, PhD
A: Breastfeeding can likely help protect babies from COVID-19 but we don’t know yet how well. Antibodies from vaccination or infection are transferred through breast milk, but they are short-lived and do not enter the bloodstream. By contrast, antibodies transferred during pregnancy enter the fetal bloodstream, where they often persist for six months or more, Read more…
¿Es el sarpullido un síntoma de Omicron?
Clinical Symptoms Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
¡Sí! Pero es probable que no sea el único síntoma. En Resumen: Muchos virus, incluyendo SARS-CoV-2 pueden causar un sarpullido pero es en adición a otros síntomas. Algunas personas han tenido sarpullidos con infecciones de COVID-19, pero es demasiado temprano para saber si hay un sarpullido único a Omicron. Si tienes un sarpullido nuevo, consulta Read more…
The Nerdy Girls at Dear Pandemic are thrilled to participate in Baby Sleep Day (Visit Pediatric Sleep Council FB page for live Q&A all day or Baby Sleep Day for the schedule of experts). Healthy sleep during a prolonged pandemic can be tough – especially for parents who spend a lot of energy balancing their Read more…
Piensa realizarse una prueba rápida en casa?
Posts en Español Testing and Contact TracingTita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
Hoy les traemos un gráfico con una explicación fácil de cómo realizar la prueba en casa tomando una muestra de garganta y nariz. Cuerpo sano, mente sana. Las Nerdy Girls Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
There is so much going on….How can I cope with stressful events in the news?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
➡️ We know that COVID-19 is not the only challenge we are facing together. And while we don’t have a way to make sense of the conflict happening in the world, we want you to know that we are here for our nerdy nation and continue to be committed to bringing you accurate, brief, and Read more…
Does breastfeeding protect my baby from COVID-19?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Chana Davis, PhD
A: Breastfeeding can likely help protect babies from COVID-19 but we don’t know yet how well. Antibodies from vaccination or infection are transferred through breast milk, but they are short-lived and do not enter the bloodstream. By contrast, antibodies transferred during pregnancy enter the fetal bloodstream, where they often persist for six months or more, Read more…
¿Es el sarpullido un síntoma de Omicron?
Clinical Symptoms Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
¡Sí! Pero es probable que no sea el único síntoma. En Resumen: Muchos virus, incluyendo SARS-CoV-2 pueden causar un sarpullido pero es en adición a otros síntomas. Algunas personas han tenido sarpullidos con infecciones de COVID-19, pero es demasiado temprano para saber si hay un sarpullido único a Omicron. Si tienes un sarpullido nuevo, consulta Read more…
Hoy les traemos un gráfico con una explicación fácil de cómo realizar la prueba en casa tomando una muestra de garganta y nariz. Cuerpo sano, mente sana. Las Nerdy Girls Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
There is so much going on….How can I cope with stressful events in the news?
Mental HealthAparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
➡️ We know that COVID-19 is not the only challenge we are facing together. And while we don’t have a way to make sense of the conflict happening in the world, we want you to know that we are here for our nerdy nation and continue to be committed to bringing you accurate, brief, and Read more…
Does breastfeeding protect my baby from COVID-19?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Chana Davis, PhD
A: Breastfeeding can likely help protect babies from COVID-19 but we don’t know yet how well. Antibodies from vaccination or infection are transferred through breast milk, but they are short-lived and do not enter the bloodstream. By contrast, antibodies transferred during pregnancy enter the fetal bloodstream, where they often persist for six months or more, Read more…
¿Es el sarpullido un síntoma de Omicron?
Clinical Symptoms Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
¡Sí! Pero es probable que no sea el único síntoma. En Resumen: Muchos virus, incluyendo SARS-CoV-2 pueden causar un sarpullido pero es en adición a otros síntomas. Algunas personas han tenido sarpullidos con infecciones de COVID-19, pero es demasiado temprano para saber si hay un sarpullido único a Omicron. Si tienes un sarpullido nuevo, consulta Read more…
➡️ We know that COVID-19 is not the only challenge we are facing together. And while we don’t have a way to make sense of the conflict happening in the world, we want you to know that we are here for our nerdy nation and continue to be committed to bringing you accurate, brief, and Read more…
Does breastfeeding protect my baby from COVID-19?
Families/Kids VaccinesChana Davis, PhD
A: Breastfeeding can likely help protect babies from COVID-19 but we don’t know yet how well. Antibodies from vaccination or infection are transferred through breast milk, but they are short-lived and do not enter the bloodstream. By contrast, antibodies transferred during pregnancy enter the fetal bloodstream, where they often persist for six months or more, Read more…
¿Es el sarpullido un síntoma de Omicron?
Clinical Symptoms Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
¡Sí! Pero es probable que no sea el único síntoma. En Resumen: Muchos virus, incluyendo SARS-CoV-2 pueden causar un sarpullido pero es en adición a otros síntomas. Algunas personas han tenido sarpullidos con infecciones de COVID-19, pero es demasiado temprano para saber si hay un sarpullido único a Omicron. Si tienes un sarpullido nuevo, consulta Read more…
A: Breastfeeding can likely help protect babies from COVID-19 but we don’t know yet how well. Antibodies from vaccination or infection are transferred through breast milk, but they are short-lived and do not enter the bloodstream. By contrast, antibodies transferred during pregnancy enter the fetal bloodstream, where they often persist for six months or more, Read more…
¿Es el sarpullido un síntoma de Omicron?
Clinical Symptoms Posts en EspañolTita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
¡Sí! Pero es probable que no sea el único síntoma. En Resumen: Muchos virus, incluyendo SARS-CoV-2 pueden causar un sarpullido pero es en adición a otros síntomas. Algunas personas han tenido sarpullidos con infecciones de COVID-19, pero es demasiado temprano para saber si hay un sarpullido único a Omicron. Si tienes un sarpullido nuevo, consulta Read more…
¡Sí! Pero es probable que no sea el único síntoma. En Resumen: Muchos virus, incluyendo SARS-CoV-2 pueden causar un sarpullido pero es en adición a otros síntomas. Algunas personas han tenido sarpullidos con infecciones de COVID-19, pero es demasiado temprano para saber si hay un sarpullido único a Omicron. Si tienes un sarpullido nuevo, consulta Read more…
