Un recordatorio a todas las mujeres amamantando de parte de la Organización Mundial de la Salud, la vacuna contra el COVID-19 es segura -protégete!
Families/Kids Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
November 13, 2021
How do COVID-19 mRNA vaccines work?
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: A picture (or video) truly is worth a thousand words. (See link below.) Thanks to The Vaccine Makers Project (VMP) for this beautiful visualization of the miracle of science. VMP is the classroom-based program of the Vaccine Education Center at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. The VMP is committed to public education about vaccine Read more…
November 13, 2021
Are pets getting sick from COVID?
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL, DR. Yes, pets and other animals can get infected with the virus that causes COVID-19. Most of these pets that get sick with COVID-19 have mild illness and fully recover. However, people with COVID-19 should still act in a way to protect pets from infection. A recent study out of the UK demonstrated Read more…
November 12, 2021
How can I help my anxious child prepare for the COVID-19 vaccine?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
🛑 Stop. 🫁 Breathe. ✨Don’t Panic. ✔️ And then try a few of the tried and true strategies are here (with thanks and appreciation to Dr. Aparna’s former colleagues at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) for their guidance and training). 📅 The bottom line: It is all about the preparation! 1. Keep it simple Read more…
November 11, 2021
What are the side effects of COVID-19 vaccines in kids ages 5-11?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Chana Davis, PhD
A: The side effects from COVID-19 vaccines are similar to those from flu shots. The most common reactions are pain at the injection site, fatigue, and headache. Symptoms are typically mild to moderate and resolve in 1-2 days. Kids who had already been infected with COVID-19 tend to have fewer side effects. To understand what Read more…
November 11, 2021
La mayoría de los niños pueden usar las mascarillas sin peligro.
Families/Kids Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
A Recordar: La mayoría de los niños pueden usar las mascarillas con seguridad. Hay muy pocas razones para que los niños estén exentos de llevar una mascarilla en la escuela. 🤔 Hay mucha confusión en torno a quién puede optar a una exención médica de una mascarilla, especialmente cuando los niños están volviendo a la Read more…
November 10, 2021
Can kids get “Long Covid?”
Clinical Symptoms Families/Kids Long COVID
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Sadly, yes. Though we don’t know exactly how many kids who had COVID-19 will have prolonged symptoms (often called Long Covid), Long Covid is possible even in kids who had mild or asymptomatic infections. You might hear it called “Long Covid,” “Long Haul Covid,” or “Post-Covid Conditions.” All these names are talking about the Read more…
November 9, 2021
Pfizer-BioNTech’s FDA-approved vaccine, Comirnaty, *IS* available in the United States.
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Have you heard the latest social media rumor? Pfizer-BioNTech’s FDA-approved vaccine, Comirnaty, is not available in the United States/your state yet. True or false?! You guessed it–this is not true. And next time you run across something that smells a little fishy, don’t get caught! 🎣 Just google it followed by the words “fact check” Read more…
November 9, 2021
¿Estamos exagerando la mortalidad por COVID-19?
Data and Metrics Posts en Español
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
No. Es realmente grave. La pandemia de Covid-19 ha provocado la mayor pérdida de esperanza de vida en muchos países desde la Segunda Guerra Mundial. 👴Los hombres estadounidenses sufrieron algunas de las peores pérdidas: 2,2 años de esperanza de vida perdidos en 2020. Las mujeres de Estados Unidos perdieron 1,65 años de esperanza de vida. Read more…
November 8, 2021
Those Nerdy Girls tackle your questions about vaccines for 5-11-yr-olds
Families/Kids Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Those Nerdy Girls Dr. Malia Jones, Dr. Aparna Kumar, Dr. Sarah Coles, and Dr. Chana Davis talk about the Pfizer vaccine for kids ages 5-11 which is now available in the United States. ➡️ Welcome, Intros, and chit chat (0:00-3:12) ➡️ Overview of the recommendation for the Pfizer vaccine in kids ages 5-11 (3:21-9:50) Related Read more…
November 8, 2021
Looking back: A year ago, Pfizer first released their clinical trial results for COVID-19 vaccine.
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
☀️ This is the kind of FB memory we like to see. We will never forget that Monday a year ago when Pfizer first released their clinical trial results showing a completely *stunning* >90% vaccine efficacy. There was not a dry Nerdy Girl eye to be found that evening. We knew then what we still Read more…
November 7, 2021
The United States recently surpassed 750,000 deaths from COVID.
Uncategorized
Joanna Dreifus, MPH
This past week brought us exciting news with the long-awaited emergency authorization of COVID vaccines for kids ages 5-11 in the United States. We know that many of our readers (and many of Those Nerdy Girls, too) are jubilant that their kids are finally eligible, and in fact some have already received their first doses! Read more…
November 7, 2021
La vacuna para el Coronavirus ha sido aprobada por la FDA para niños de 5 a 11 años.
Families/Kids Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
En esta gráfica encontrará importante información sobre por qué ahora es necesario vacunar a sus hijos en este rango de edad. Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
November 5, 2021
🔥PFIZER COVID PILL ⬇️ HOSPITALIZATION RISK 89%🔥
Treatments
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
TGIF! We now have *TWO* successful COVID antiviral pills likely headed to market ASAP! From Pfizer’s CEO: “Today’s news is a real game-changer in the global efforts to halt the devastation of this pandemic. These data suggest that our oral antiviral candidate, if approved or authorized by regulatory authorities, has the potential to save patients’ Read more…
November 5, 2021
How can I spot misinformation?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Rachael Piltch-Loeb, PhD MSPH
A: It’s not easy and takes practice. The Nerdy Girls have some tips to help: 💡 First, it may be helpful to share what we mean when we say misinformation. Misinformation is information that is false, inaccurate, or misleading based on the best evidence at the time. Under the umbrella of misinformation, you may have Read more…
November 4, 2021
The FDA is underestimating the benefits of COVID vaccines for kids.
Families/Kids Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Many of us nerdy girls tuned in to watch the live feeds of the recent FDA and CDC advisory committee meetings, during which two different panels of experts discussed the lower-dose Pfizer vaccine against COVID-19 for kids ages 5-11. The FDA and CDC panels both evaluate risks and benefits of vaccines, but they take very Read more…
November 4, 2021
¿Quién es elegible para una tercera dosis de la vacuna COVID-19?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
La Dra. Kizzmekia Corbett, una destacada investigadora del coronavirus, tuvo la amabilidad de hacer este fantástico diagrama de flujo (en inglés) mientras preparaba el desayuno después de una ajetreada semana de decisiones en los EE.UU. Los gráficos que presentamos hoy, resumen rápidamente quién es elegible para una tercera dosis de la vacuna contra el coronavirus Read more…
November 3, 2021
The CDC recommends the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for kids age 5-11!
Families/Kids Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (@CDC) is recommending the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for ALL KIDS age 5 to 11 following their Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) meeting on November 2nd. Big picture: The vaccine is safe and effective for these kids and clinicians are gearing up to start giving the vaccine Read more…
November 2, 2021
¿Cómo puedo ayudar a mi hijo a aliviar su ansiedad por recibir la vacuna de COVID-19?
Families/Kids Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
Pausa. Respira. ¡Mantengan la calma! Y luego, ¡intenten alguna de estas estrategias! Lo importante es la preparación. 1. Usa las palabras correctas. Utiliza un lenguaje simple, honesto y claro para describir lo que va a pasar. No engañes a tu hijo haciéndole creer que va a ir a otro sitio o que va a hacer Read more…
November 2, 2021
If my child is almost 12 years old, should I wait for the higher dose when the Pfizer vaccine for 5-11s is approved?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Don’t wait. Get the vaccine authorized for kids aged 5-11 years. TL; DR The lower dose produces a strong immune response in kids and may have fewer side effects. Here’s why getting the dose for kids that is based on their current age is recommended: 1. The immune response in kids is easily stimulated Read more…
Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
How do COVID-19 mRNA vaccines work?
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: A picture (or video) truly is worth a thousand words. (See link below.) Thanks to The Vaccine Makers Project (VMP) for this beautiful visualization of the miracle of science. VMP is the classroom-based program of the Vaccine Education Center at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. The VMP is committed to public education about vaccine Read more…
November 13, 2021
Are pets getting sick from COVID?
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL, DR. Yes, pets and other animals can get infected with the virus that causes COVID-19. Most of these pets that get sick with COVID-19 have mild illness and fully recover. However, people with COVID-19 should still act in a way to protect pets from infection. A recent study out of the UK demonstrated Read more…
November 12, 2021
How can I help my anxious child prepare for the COVID-19 vaccine?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
🛑 Stop. 🫁 Breathe. ✨Don’t Panic. ✔️ And then try a few of the tried and true strategies are here (with thanks and appreciation to Dr. Aparna’s former colleagues at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) for their guidance and training). 📅 The bottom line: It is all about the preparation! 1. Keep it simple Read more…
November 11, 2021
What are the side effects of COVID-19 vaccines in kids ages 5-11?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Chana Davis, PhD
A: The side effects from COVID-19 vaccines are similar to those from flu shots. The most common reactions are pain at the injection site, fatigue, and headache. Symptoms are typically mild to moderate and resolve in 1-2 days. Kids who had already been infected with COVID-19 tend to have fewer side effects. To understand what Read more…
November 11, 2021
La mayoría de los niños pueden usar las mascarillas sin peligro.
Families/Kids Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
A Recordar: La mayoría de los niños pueden usar las mascarillas con seguridad. Hay muy pocas razones para que los niños estén exentos de llevar una mascarilla en la escuela. 🤔 Hay mucha confusión en torno a quién puede optar a una exención médica de una mascarilla, especialmente cuando los niños están volviendo a la Read more…
November 10, 2021
Can kids get “Long Covid?”
Clinical Symptoms Families/Kids Long COVID
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Sadly, yes. Though we don’t know exactly how many kids who had COVID-19 will have prolonged symptoms (often called Long Covid), Long Covid is possible even in kids who had mild or asymptomatic infections. You might hear it called “Long Covid,” “Long Haul Covid,” or “Post-Covid Conditions.” All these names are talking about the Read more…
November 9, 2021
Pfizer-BioNTech’s FDA-approved vaccine, Comirnaty, *IS* available in the United States.
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Have you heard the latest social media rumor? Pfizer-BioNTech’s FDA-approved vaccine, Comirnaty, is not available in the United States/your state yet. True or false?! You guessed it–this is not true. And next time you run across something that smells a little fishy, don’t get caught! 🎣 Just google it followed by the words “fact check” Read more…
November 9, 2021
¿Estamos exagerando la mortalidad por COVID-19?
Data and Metrics Posts en Español
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
No. Es realmente grave. La pandemia de Covid-19 ha provocado la mayor pérdida de esperanza de vida en muchos países desde la Segunda Guerra Mundial. 👴Los hombres estadounidenses sufrieron algunas de las peores pérdidas: 2,2 años de esperanza de vida perdidos en 2020. Las mujeres de Estados Unidos perdieron 1,65 años de esperanza de vida. Read more…
November 8, 2021
Those Nerdy Girls tackle your questions about vaccines for 5-11-yr-olds
Families/Kids Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Those Nerdy Girls Dr. Malia Jones, Dr. Aparna Kumar, Dr. Sarah Coles, and Dr. Chana Davis talk about the Pfizer vaccine for kids ages 5-11 which is now available in the United States. ➡️ Welcome, Intros, and chit chat (0:00-3:12) ➡️ Overview of the recommendation for the Pfizer vaccine in kids ages 5-11 (3:21-9:50) Related Read more…
November 8, 2021
Looking back: A year ago, Pfizer first released their clinical trial results for COVID-19 vaccine.
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
☀️ This is the kind of FB memory we like to see. We will never forget that Monday a year ago when Pfizer first released their clinical trial results showing a completely *stunning* >90% vaccine efficacy. There was not a dry Nerdy Girl eye to be found that evening. We knew then what we still Read more…
November 7, 2021
The United States recently surpassed 750,000 deaths from COVID.
Uncategorized
Joanna Dreifus, MPH
This past week brought us exciting news with the long-awaited emergency authorization of COVID vaccines for kids ages 5-11 in the United States. We know that many of our readers (and many of Those Nerdy Girls, too) are jubilant that their kids are finally eligible, and in fact some have already received their first doses! Read more…
November 7, 2021
La vacuna para el Coronavirus ha sido aprobada por la FDA para niños de 5 a 11 años.
Families/Kids Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
En esta gráfica encontrará importante información sobre por qué ahora es necesario vacunar a sus hijos en este rango de edad. Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
November 5, 2021
🔥PFIZER COVID PILL ⬇️ HOSPITALIZATION RISK 89%🔥
Treatments
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
TGIF! We now have *TWO* successful COVID antiviral pills likely headed to market ASAP! From Pfizer’s CEO: “Today’s news is a real game-changer in the global efforts to halt the devastation of this pandemic. These data suggest that our oral antiviral candidate, if approved or authorized by regulatory authorities, has the potential to save patients’ Read more…
November 5, 2021
How can I spot misinformation?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Rachael Piltch-Loeb, PhD MSPH
A: It’s not easy and takes practice. The Nerdy Girls have some tips to help: 💡 First, it may be helpful to share what we mean when we say misinformation. Misinformation is information that is false, inaccurate, or misleading based on the best evidence at the time. Under the umbrella of misinformation, you may have Read more…
November 4, 2021
The FDA is underestimating the benefits of COVID vaccines for kids.
Families/Kids Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Many of us nerdy girls tuned in to watch the live feeds of the recent FDA and CDC advisory committee meetings, during which two different panels of experts discussed the lower-dose Pfizer vaccine against COVID-19 for kids ages 5-11. The FDA and CDC panels both evaluate risks and benefits of vaccines, but they take very Read more…
November 4, 2021
¿Quién es elegible para una tercera dosis de la vacuna COVID-19?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
La Dra. Kizzmekia Corbett, una destacada investigadora del coronavirus, tuvo la amabilidad de hacer este fantástico diagrama de flujo (en inglés) mientras preparaba el desayuno después de una ajetreada semana de decisiones en los EE.UU. Los gráficos que presentamos hoy, resumen rápidamente quién es elegible para una tercera dosis de la vacuna contra el coronavirus Read more…
November 3, 2021
The CDC recommends the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for kids age 5-11!
Families/Kids Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (@CDC) is recommending the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for ALL KIDS age 5 to 11 following their Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) meeting on November 2nd. Big picture: The vaccine is safe and effective for these kids and clinicians are gearing up to start giving the vaccine Read more…
November 2, 2021
¿Cómo puedo ayudar a mi hijo a aliviar su ansiedad por recibir la vacuna de COVID-19?
Families/Kids Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
Pausa. Respira. ¡Mantengan la calma! Y luego, ¡intenten alguna de estas estrategias! Lo importante es la preparación. 1. Usa las palabras correctas. Utiliza un lenguaje simple, honesto y claro para describir lo que va a pasar. No engañes a tu hijo haciéndole creer que va a ir a otro sitio o que va a hacer Read more…
November 2, 2021
If my child is almost 12 years old, should I wait for the higher dose when the Pfizer vaccine for 5-11s is approved?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Don’t wait. Get the vaccine authorized for kids aged 5-11 years. TL; DR The lower dose produces a strong immune response in kids and may have fewer side effects. Here’s why getting the dose for kids that is based on their current age is recommended: 1. The immune response in kids is easily stimulated Read more…
A: A picture (or video) truly is worth a thousand words. (See link below.) Thanks to The Vaccine Makers Project (VMP) for this beautiful visualization of the miracle of science. VMP is the classroom-based program of the Vaccine Education Center at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. The VMP is committed to public education about vaccine Read more…
Are pets getting sick from COVID?
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL, DR. Yes, pets and other animals can get infected with the virus that causes COVID-19. Most of these pets that get sick with COVID-19 have mild illness and fully recover. However, people with COVID-19 should still act in a way to protect pets from infection. A recent study out of the UK demonstrated Read more…
November 12, 2021
How can I help my anxious child prepare for the COVID-19 vaccine?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
🛑 Stop. 🫁 Breathe. ✨Don’t Panic. ✔️ And then try a few of the tried and true strategies are here (with thanks and appreciation to Dr. Aparna’s former colleagues at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) for their guidance and training). 📅 The bottom line: It is all about the preparation! 1. Keep it simple Read more…
November 11, 2021
What are the side effects of COVID-19 vaccines in kids ages 5-11?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Chana Davis, PhD
A: The side effects from COVID-19 vaccines are similar to those from flu shots. The most common reactions are pain at the injection site, fatigue, and headache. Symptoms are typically mild to moderate and resolve in 1-2 days. Kids who had already been infected with COVID-19 tend to have fewer side effects. To understand what Read more…
November 11, 2021
La mayoría de los niños pueden usar las mascarillas sin peligro.
Families/Kids Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
A Recordar: La mayoría de los niños pueden usar las mascarillas con seguridad. Hay muy pocas razones para que los niños estén exentos de llevar una mascarilla en la escuela. 🤔 Hay mucha confusión en torno a quién puede optar a una exención médica de una mascarilla, especialmente cuando los niños están volviendo a la Read more…
November 10, 2021
Can kids get “Long Covid?”
Clinical Symptoms Families/Kids Long COVID
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Sadly, yes. Though we don’t know exactly how many kids who had COVID-19 will have prolonged symptoms (often called Long Covid), Long Covid is possible even in kids who had mild or asymptomatic infections. You might hear it called “Long Covid,” “Long Haul Covid,” or “Post-Covid Conditions.” All these names are talking about the Read more…
November 9, 2021
Pfizer-BioNTech’s FDA-approved vaccine, Comirnaty, *IS* available in the United States.
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Have you heard the latest social media rumor? Pfizer-BioNTech’s FDA-approved vaccine, Comirnaty, is not available in the United States/your state yet. True or false?! You guessed it–this is not true. And next time you run across something that smells a little fishy, don’t get caught! 🎣 Just google it followed by the words “fact check” Read more…
November 9, 2021
¿Estamos exagerando la mortalidad por COVID-19?
Data and Metrics Posts en Español
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
No. Es realmente grave. La pandemia de Covid-19 ha provocado la mayor pérdida de esperanza de vida en muchos países desde la Segunda Guerra Mundial. 👴Los hombres estadounidenses sufrieron algunas de las peores pérdidas: 2,2 años de esperanza de vida perdidos en 2020. Las mujeres de Estados Unidos perdieron 1,65 años de esperanza de vida. Read more…
November 8, 2021
Those Nerdy Girls tackle your questions about vaccines for 5-11-yr-olds
Families/Kids Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Those Nerdy Girls Dr. Malia Jones, Dr. Aparna Kumar, Dr. Sarah Coles, and Dr. Chana Davis talk about the Pfizer vaccine for kids ages 5-11 which is now available in the United States. ➡️ Welcome, Intros, and chit chat (0:00-3:12) ➡️ Overview of the recommendation for the Pfizer vaccine in kids ages 5-11 (3:21-9:50) Related Read more…
November 8, 2021
Looking back: A year ago, Pfizer first released their clinical trial results for COVID-19 vaccine.
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
☀️ This is the kind of FB memory we like to see. We will never forget that Monday a year ago when Pfizer first released their clinical trial results showing a completely *stunning* >90% vaccine efficacy. There was not a dry Nerdy Girl eye to be found that evening. We knew then what we still Read more…
November 7, 2021
The United States recently surpassed 750,000 deaths from COVID.
Uncategorized
Joanna Dreifus, MPH
This past week brought us exciting news with the long-awaited emergency authorization of COVID vaccines for kids ages 5-11 in the United States. We know that many of our readers (and many of Those Nerdy Girls, too) are jubilant that their kids are finally eligible, and in fact some have already received their first doses! Read more…
November 7, 2021
La vacuna para el Coronavirus ha sido aprobada por la FDA para niños de 5 a 11 años.
Families/Kids Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
En esta gráfica encontrará importante información sobre por qué ahora es necesario vacunar a sus hijos en este rango de edad. Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
November 5, 2021
🔥PFIZER COVID PILL ⬇️ HOSPITALIZATION RISK 89%🔥
Treatments
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
TGIF! We now have *TWO* successful COVID antiviral pills likely headed to market ASAP! From Pfizer’s CEO: “Today’s news is a real game-changer in the global efforts to halt the devastation of this pandemic. These data suggest that our oral antiviral candidate, if approved or authorized by regulatory authorities, has the potential to save patients’ Read more…
November 5, 2021
How can I spot misinformation?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Rachael Piltch-Loeb, PhD MSPH
A: It’s not easy and takes practice. The Nerdy Girls have some tips to help: 💡 First, it may be helpful to share what we mean when we say misinformation. Misinformation is information that is false, inaccurate, or misleading based on the best evidence at the time. Under the umbrella of misinformation, you may have Read more…
November 4, 2021
The FDA is underestimating the benefits of COVID vaccines for kids.
Families/Kids Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Many of us nerdy girls tuned in to watch the live feeds of the recent FDA and CDC advisory committee meetings, during which two different panels of experts discussed the lower-dose Pfizer vaccine against COVID-19 for kids ages 5-11. The FDA and CDC panels both evaluate risks and benefits of vaccines, but they take very Read more…
November 4, 2021
¿Quién es elegible para una tercera dosis de la vacuna COVID-19?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
La Dra. Kizzmekia Corbett, una destacada investigadora del coronavirus, tuvo la amabilidad de hacer este fantástico diagrama de flujo (en inglés) mientras preparaba el desayuno después de una ajetreada semana de decisiones en los EE.UU. Los gráficos que presentamos hoy, resumen rápidamente quién es elegible para una tercera dosis de la vacuna contra el coronavirus Read more…
November 3, 2021
The CDC recommends the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for kids age 5-11!
Families/Kids Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (@CDC) is recommending the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for ALL KIDS age 5 to 11 following their Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) meeting on November 2nd. Big picture: The vaccine is safe and effective for these kids and clinicians are gearing up to start giving the vaccine Read more…
November 2, 2021
¿Cómo puedo ayudar a mi hijo a aliviar su ansiedad por recibir la vacuna de COVID-19?
Families/Kids Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
Pausa. Respira. ¡Mantengan la calma! Y luego, ¡intenten alguna de estas estrategias! Lo importante es la preparación. 1. Usa las palabras correctas. Utiliza un lenguaje simple, honesto y claro para describir lo que va a pasar. No engañes a tu hijo haciéndole creer que va a ir a otro sitio o que va a hacer Read more…
November 2, 2021
If my child is almost 12 years old, should I wait for the higher dose when the Pfizer vaccine for 5-11s is approved?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Don’t wait. Get the vaccine authorized for kids aged 5-11 years. TL; DR The lower dose produces a strong immune response in kids and may have fewer side effects. Here’s why getting the dose for kids that is based on their current age is recommended: 1. The immune response in kids is easily stimulated Read more…
A: TL, DR. Yes, pets and other animals can get infected with the virus that causes COVID-19. Most of these pets that get sick with COVID-19 have mild illness and fully recover. However, people with COVID-19 should still act in a way to protect pets from infection. A recent study out of the UK demonstrated Read more…
How can I help my anxious child prepare for the COVID-19 vaccine?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
🛑 Stop. 🫁 Breathe. ✨Don’t Panic. ✔️ And then try a few of the tried and true strategies are here (with thanks and appreciation to Dr. Aparna’s former colleagues at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) for their guidance and training). 📅 The bottom line: It is all about the preparation! 1. Keep it simple Read more…
November 11, 2021
What are the side effects of COVID-19 vaccines in kids ages 5-11?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Chana Davis, PhD
A: The side effects from COVID-19 vaccines are similar to those from flu shots. The most common reactions are pain at the injection site, fatigue, and headache. Symptoms are typically mild to moderate and resolve in 1-2 days. Kids who had already been infected with COVID-19 tend to have fewer side effects. To understand what Read more…
November 11, 2021
La mayoría de los niños pueden usar las mascarillas sin peligro.
Families/Kids Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
A Recordar: La mayoría de los niños pueden usar las mascarillas con seguridad. Hay muy pocas razones para que los niños estén exentos de llevar una mascarilla en la escuela. 🤔 Hay mucha confusión en torno a quién puede optar a una exención médica de una mascarilla, especialmente cuando los niños están volviendo a la Read more…
November 10, 2021
Can kids get “Long Covid?”
Clinical Symptoms Families/Kids Long COVID
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Sadly, yes. Though we don’t know exactly how many kids who had COVID-19 will have prolonged symptoms (often called Long Covid), Long Covid is possible even in kids who had mild or asymptomatic infections. You might hear it called “Long Covid,” “Long Haul Covid,” or “Post-Covid Conditions.” All these names are talking about the Read more…
November 9, 2021
Pfizer-BioNTech’s FDA-approved vaccine, Comirnaty, *IS* available in the United States.
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Have you heard the latest social media rumor? Pfizer-BioNTech’s FDA-approved vaccine, Comirnaty, is not available in the United States/your state yet. True or false?! You guessed it–this is not true. And next time you run across something that smells a little fishy, don’t get caught! 🎣 Just google it followed by the words “fact check” Read more…
November 9, 2021
¿Estamos exagerando la mortalidad por COVID-19?
Data and Metrics Posts en Español
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
No. Es realmente grave. La pandemia de Covid-19 ha provocado la mayor pérdida de esperanza de vida en muchos países desde la Segunda Guerra Mundial. 👴Los hombres estadounidenses sufrieron algunas de las peores pérdidas: 2,2 años de esperanza de vida perdidos en 2020. Las mujeres de Estados Unidos perdieron 1,65 años de esperanza de vida. Read more…
November 8, 2021
Those Nerdy Girls tackle your questions about vaccines for 5-11-yr-olds
Families/Kids Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Those Nerdy Girls Dr. Malia Jones, Dr. Aparna Kumar, Dr. Sarah Coles, and Dr. Chana Davis talk about the Pfizer vaccine for kids ages 5-11 which is now available in the United States. ➡️ Welcome, Intros, and chit chat (0:00-3:12) ➡️ Overview of the recommendation for the Pfizer vaccine in kids ages 5-11 (3:21-9:50) Related Read more…
November 8, 2021
Looking back: A year ago, Pfizer first released their clinical trial results for COVID-19 vaccine.
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
☀️ This is the kind of FB memory we like to see. We will never forget that Monday a year ago when Pfizer first released their clinical trial results showing a completely *stunning* >90% vaccine efficacy. There was not a dry Nerdy Girl eye to be found that evening. We knew then what we still Read more…
November 7, 2021
The United States recently surpassed 750,000 deaths from COVID.
Uncategorized
Joanna Dreifus, MPH
This past week brought us exciting news with the long-awaited emergency authorization of COVID vaccines for kids ages 5-11 in the United States. We know that many of our readers (and many of Those Nerdy Girls, too) are jubilant that their kids are finally eligible, and in fact some have already received their first doses! Read more…
November 7, 2021
La vacuna para el Coronavirus ha sido aprobada por la FDA para niños de 5 a 11 años.
Families/Kids Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
En esta gráfica encontrará importante información sobre por qué ahora es necesario vacunar a sus hijos en este rango de edad. Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
November 5, 2021
🔥PFIZER COVID PILL ⬇️ HOSPITALIZATION RISK 89%🔥
Treatments
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
TGIF! We now have *TWO* successful COVID antiviral pills likely headed to market ASAP! From Pfizer’s CEO: “Today’s news is a real game-changer in the global efforts to halt the devastation of this pandemic. These data suggest that our oral antiviral candidate, if approved or authorized by regulatory authorities, has the potential to save patients’ Read more…
November 5, 2021
How can I spot misinformation?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Rachael Piltch-Loeb, PhD MSPH
A: It’s not easy and takes practice. The Nerdy Girls have some tips to help: 💡 First, it may be helpful to share what we mean when we say misinformation. Misinformation is information that is false, inaccurate, or misleading based on the best evidence at the time. Under the umbrella of misinformation, you may have Read more…
November 4, 2021
The FDA is underestimating the benefits of COVID vaccines for kids.
Families/Kids Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Many of us nerdy girls tuned in to watch the live feeds of the recent FDA and CDC advisory committee meetings, during which two different panels of experts discussed the lower-dose Pfizer vaccine against COVID-19 for kids ages 5-11. The FDA and CDC panels both evaluate risks and benefits of vaccines, but they take very Read more…
November 4, 2021
¿Quién es elegible para una tercera dosis de la vacuna COVID-19?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
La Dra. Kizzmekia Corbett, una destacada investigadora del coronavirus, tuvo la amabilidad de hacer este fantástico diagrama de flujo (en inglés) mientras preparaba el desayuno después de una ajetreada semana de decisiones en los EE.UU. Los gráficos que presentamos hoy, resumen rápidamente quién es elegible para una tercera dosis de la vacuna contra el coronavirus Read more…
November 3, 2021
The CDC recommends the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for kids age 5-11!
Families/Kids Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (@CDC) is recommending the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for ALL KIDS age 5 to 11 following their Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) meeting on November 2nd. Big picture: The vaccine is safe and effective for these kids and clinicians are gearing up to start giving the vaccine Read more…
November 2, 2021
¿Cómo puedo ayudar a mi hijo a aliviar su ansiedad por recibir la vacuna de COVID-19?
Families/Kids Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
Pausa. Respira. ¡Mantengan la calma! Y luego, ¡intenten alguna de estas estrategias! Lo importante es la preparación. 1. Usa las palabras correctas. Utiliza un lenguaje simple, honesto y claro para describir lo que va a pasar. No engañes a tu hijo haciéndole creer que va a ir a otro sitio o que va a hacer Read more…
November 2, 2021
If my child is almost 12 years old, should I wait for the higher dose when the Pfizer vaccine for 5-11s is approved?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Don’t wait. Get the vaccine authorized for kids aged 5-11 years. TL; DR The lower dose produces a strong immune response in kids and may have fewer side effects. Here’s why getting the dose for kids that is based on their current age is recommended: 1. The immune response in kids is easily stimulated Read more…
🛑 Stop. 🫁 Breathe. ✨Don’t Panic. ✔️ And then try a few of the tried and true strategies are here (with thanks and appreciation to Dr. Aparna’s former colleagues at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) for their guidance and training). 📅 The bottom line: It is all about the preparation! 1. Keep it simple Read more…
What are the side effects of COVID-19 vaccines in kids ages 5-11?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Chana Davis, PhD
A: The side effects from COVID-19 vaccines are similar to those from flu shots. The most common reactions are pain at the injection site, fatigue, and headache. Symptoms are typically mild to moderate and resolve in 1-2 days. Kids who had already been infected with COVID-19 tend to have fewer side effects. To understand what Read more…
November 11, 2021
La mayoría de los niños pueden usar las mascarillas sin peligro.
Families/Kids Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
A Recordar: La mayoría de los niños pueden usar las mascarillas con seguridad. Hay muy pocas razones para que los niños estén exentos de llevar una mascarilla en la escuela. 🤔 Hay mucha confusión en torno a quién puede optar a una exención médica de una mascarilla, especialmente cuando los niños están volviendo a la Read more…
November 10, 2021
Can kids get “Long Covid?”
Clinical Symptoms Families/Kids Long COVID
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Sadly, yes. Though we don’t know exactly how many kids who had COVID-19 will have prolonged symptoms (often called Long Covid), Long Covid is possible even in kids who had mild or asymptomatic infections. You might hear it called “Long Covid,” “Long Haul Covid,” or “Post-Covid Conditions.” All these names are talking about the Read more…
November 9, 2021
Pfizer-BioNTech’s FDA-approved vaccine, Comirnaty, *IS* available in the United States.
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Have you heard the latest social media rumor? Pfizer-BioNTech’s FDA-approved vaccine, Comirnaty, is not available in the United States/your state yet. True or false?! You guessed it–this is not true. And next time you run across something that smells a little fishy, don’t get caught! 🎣 Just google it followed by the words “fact check” Read more…
November 9, 2021
¿Estamos exagerando la mortalidad por COVID-19?
Data and Metrics Posts en Español
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
No. Es realmente grave. La pandemia de Covid-19 ha provocado la mayor pérdida de esperanza de vida en muchos países desde la Segunda Guerra Mundial. 👴Los hombres estadounidenses sufrieron algunas de las peores pérdidas: 2,2 años de esperanza de vida perdidos en 2020. Las mujeres de Estados Unidos perdieron 1,65 años de esperanza de vida. Read more…
November 8, 2021
Those Nerdy Girls tackle your questions about vaccines for 5-11-yr-olds
Families/Kids Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Those Nerdy Girls Dr. Malia Jones, Dr. Aparna Kumar, Dr. Sarah Coles, and Dr. Chana Davis talk about the Pfizer vaccine for kids ages 5-11 which is now available in the United States. ➡️ Welcome, Intros, and chit chat (0:00-3:12) ➡️ Overview of the recommendation for the Pfizer vaccine in kids ages 5-11 (3:21-9:50) Related Read more…
November 8, 2021
Looking back: A year ago, Pfizer first released their clinical trial results for COVID-19 vaccine.
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
☀️ This is the kind of FB memory we like to see. We will never forget that Monday a year ago when Pfizer first released their clinical trial results showing a completely *stunning* >90% vaccine efficacy. There was not a dry Nerdy Girl eye to be found that evening. We knew then what we still Read more…
November 7, 2021
The United States recently surpassed 750,000 deaths from COVID.
Uncategorized
Joanna Dreifus, MPH
This past week brought us exciting news with the long-awaited emergency authorization of COVID vaccines for kids ages 5-11 in the United States. We know that many of our readers (and many of Those Nerdy Girls, too) are jubilant that their kids are finally eligible, and in fact some have already received their first doses! Read more…
November 7, 2021
La vacuna para el Coronavirus ha sido aprobada por la FDA para niños de 5 a 11 años.
Families/Kids Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
En esta gráfica encontrará importante información sobre por qué ahora es necesario vacunar a sus hijos en este rango de edad. Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
November 5, 2021
🔥PFIZER COVID PILL ⬇️ HOSPITALIZATION RISK 89%🔥
Treatments
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
TGIF! We now have *TWO* successful COVID antiviral pills likely headed to market ASAP! From Pfizer’s CEO: “Today’s news is a real game-changer in the global efforts to halt the devastation of this pandemic. These data suggest that our oral antiviral candidate, if approved or authorized by regulatory authorities, has the potential to save patients’ Read more…
November 5, 2021
How can I spot misinformation?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Rachael Piltch-Loeb, PhD MSPH
A: It’s not easy and takes practice. The Nerdy Girls have some tips to help: 💡 First, it may be helpful to share what we mean when we say misinformation. Misinformation is information that is false, inaccurate, or misleading based on the best evidence at the time. Under the umbrella of misinformation, you may have Read more…
November 4, 2021
The FDA is underestimating the benefits of COVID vaccines for kids.
Families/Kids Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Many of us nerdy girls tuned in to watch the live feeds of the recent FDA and CDC advisory committee meetings, during which two different panels of experts discussed the lower-dose Pfizer vaccine against COVID-19 for kids ages 5-11. The FDA and CDC panels both evaluate risks and benefits of vaccines, but they take very Read more…
November 4, 2021
¿Quién es elegible para una tercera dosis de la vacuna COVID-19?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
La Dra. Kizzmekia Corbett, una destacada investigadora del coronavirus, tuvo la amabilidad de hacer este fantástico diagrama de flujo (en inglés) mientras preparaba el desayuno después de una ajetreada semana de decisiones en los EE.UU. Los gráficos que presentamos hoy, resumen rápidamente quién es elegible para una tercera dosis de la vacuna contra el coronavirus Read more…
November 3, 2021
The CDC recommends the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for kids age 5-11!
Families/Kids Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (@CDC) is recommending the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for ALL KIDS age 5 to 11 following their Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) meeting on November 2nd. Big picture: The vaccine is safe and effective for these kids and clinicians are gearing up to start giving the vaccine Read more…
November 2, 2021
¿Cómo puedo ayudar a mi hijo a aliviar su ansiedad por recibir la vacuna de COVID-19?
Families/Kids Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
Pausa. Respira. ¡Mantengan la calma! Y luego, ¡intenten alguna de estas estrategias! Lo importante es la preparación. 1. Usa las palabras correctas. Utiliza un lenguaje simple, honesto y claro para describir lo que va a pasar. No engañes a tu hijo haciéndole creer que va a ir a otro sitio o que va a hacer Read more…
November 2, 2021
If my child is almost 12 years old, should I wait for the higher dose when the Pfizer vaccine for 5-11s is approved?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Don’t wait. Get the vaccine authorized for kids aged 5-11 years. TL; DR The lower dose produces a strong immune response in kids and may have fewer side effects. Here’s why getting the dose for kids that is based on their current age is recommended: 1. The immune response in kids is easily stimulated Read more…
A: The side effects from COVID-19 vaccines are similar to those from flu shots. The most common reactions are pain at the injection site, fatigue, and headache. Symptoms are typically mild to moderate and resolve in 1-2 days. Kids who had already been infected with COVID-19 tend to have fewer side effects. To understand what Read more…
La mayoría de los niños pueden usar las mascarillas sin peligro.
Families/Kids Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
A Recordar: La mayoría de los niños pueden usar las mascarillas con seguridad. Hay muy pocas razones para que los niños estén exentos de llevar una mascarilla en la escuela. 🤔 Hay mucha confusión en torno a quién puede optar a una exención médica de una mascarilla, especialmente cuando los niños están volviendo a la Read more…
November 10, 2021
Can kids get “Long Covid?”
Clinical Symptoms Families/Kids Long COVID
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Sadly, yes. Though we don’t know exactly how many kids who had COVID-19 will have prolonged symptoms (often called Long Covid), Long Covid is possible even in kids who had mild or asymptomatic infections. You might hear it called “Long Covid,” “Long Haul Covid,” or “Post-Covid Conditions.” All these names are talking about the Read more…
November 9, 2021
Pfizer-BioNTech’s FDA-approved vaccine, Comirnaty, *IS* available in the United States.
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Have you heard the latest social media rumor? Pfizer-BioNTech’s FDA-approved vaccine, Comirnaty, is not available in the United States/your state yet. True or false?! You guessed it–this is not true. And next time you run across something that smells a little fishy, don’t get caught! 🎣 Just google it followed by the words “fact check” Read more…
November 9, 2021
¿Estamos exagerando la mortalidad por COVID-19?
Data and Metrics Posts en Español
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
No. Es realmente grave. La pandemia de Covid-19 ha provocado la mayor pérdida de esperanza de vida en muchos países desde la Segunda Guerra Mundial. 👴Los hombres estadounidenses sufrieron algunas de las peores pérdidas: 2,2 años de esperanza de vida perdidos en 2020. Las mujeres de Estados Unidos perdieron 1,65 años de esperanza de vida. Read more…
November 8, 2021
Those Nerdy Girls tackle your questions about vaccines for 5-11-yr-olds
Families/Kids Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Those Nerdy Girls Dr. Malia Jones, Dr. Aparna Kumar, Dr. Sarah Coles, and Dr. Chana Davis talk about the Pfizer vaccine for kids ages 5-11 which is now available in the United States. ➡️ Welcome, Intros, and chit chat (0:00-3:12) ➡️ Overview of the recommendation for the Pfizer vaccine in kids ages 5-11 (3:21-9:50) Related Read more…
November 8, 2021
Looking back: A year ago, Pfizer first released their clinical trial results for COVID-19 vaccine.
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
☀️ This is the kind of FB memory we like to see. We will never forget that Monday a year ago when Pfizer first released their clinical trial results showing a completely *stunning* >90% vaccine efficacy. There was not a dry Nerdy Girl eye to be found that evening. We knew then what we still Read more…
November 7, 2021
The United States recently surpassed 750,000 deaths from COVID.
Uncategorized
Joanna Dreifus, MPH
This past week brought us exciting news with the long-awaited emergency authorization of COVID vaccines for kids ages 5-11 in the United States. We know that many of our readers (and many of Those Nerdy Girls, too) are jubilant that their kids are finally eligible, and in fact some have already received their first doses! Read more…
November 7, 2021
La vacuna para el Coronavirus ha sido aprobada por la FDA para niños de 5 a 11 años.
Families/Kids Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
En esta gráfica encontrará importante información sobre por qué ahora es necesario vacunar a sus hijos en este rango de edad. Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
November 5, 2021
🔥PFIZER COVID PILL ⬇️ HOSPITALIZATION RISK 89%🔥
Treatments
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
TGIF! We now have *TWO* successful COVID antiviral pills likely headed to market ASAP! From Pfizer’s CEO: “Today’s news is a real game-changer in the global efforts to halt the devastation of this pandemic. These data suggest that our oral antiviral candidate, if approved or authorized by regulatory authorities, has the potential to save patients’ Read more…
November 5, 2021
How can I spot misinformation?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Rachael Piltch-Loeb, PhD MSPH
A: It’s not easy and takes practice. The Nerdy Girls have some tips to help: 💡 First, it may be helpful to share what we mean when we say misinformation. Misinformation is information that is false, inaccurate, or misleading based on the best evidence at the time. Under the umbrella of misinformation, you may have Read more…
November 4, 2021
The FDA is underestimating the benefits of COVID vaccines for kids.
Families/Kids Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Many of us nerdy girls tuned in to watch the live feeds of the recent FDA and CDC advisory committee meetings, during which two different panels of experts discussed the lower-dose Pfizer vaccine against COVID-19 for kids ages 5-11. The FDA and CDC panels both evaluate risks and benefits of vaccines, but they take very Read more…
November 4, 2021
¿Quién es elegible para una tercera dosis de la vacuna COVID-19?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
La Dra. Kizzmekia Corbett, una destacada investigadora del coronavirus, tuvo la amabilidad de hacer este fantástico diagrama de flujo (en inglés) mientras preparaba el desayuno después de una ajetreada semana de decisiones en los EE.UU. Los gráficos que presentamos hoy, resumen rápidamente quién es elegible para una tercera dosis de la vacuna contra el coronavirus Read more…
November 3, 2021
The CDC recommends the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for kids age 5-11!
Families/Kids Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (@CDC) is recommending the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for ALL KIDS age 5 to 11 following their Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) meeting on November 2nd. Big picture: The vaccine is safe and effective for these kids and clinicians are gearing up to start giving the vaccine Read more…
November 2, 2021
¿Cómo puedo ayudar a mi hijo a aliviar su ansiedad por recibir la vacuna de COVID-19?
Families/Kids Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
Pausa. Respira. ¡Mantengan la calma! Y luego, ¡intenten alguna de estas estrategias! Lo importante es la preparación. 1. Usa las palabras correctas. Utiliza un lenguaje simple, honesto y claro para describir lo que va a pasar. No engañes a tu hijo haciéndole creer que va a ir a otro sitio o que va a hacer Read more…
November 2, 2021
If my child is almost 12 years old, should I wait for the higher dose when the Pfizer vaccine for 5-11s is approved?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Don’t wait. Get the vaccine authorized for kids aged 5-11 years. TL; DR The lower dose produces a strong immune response in kids and may have fewer side effects. Here’s why getting the dose for kids that is based on their current age is recommended: 1. The immune response in kids is easily stimulated Read more…
A Recordar: La mayoría de los niños pueden usar las mascarillas con seguridad. Hay muy pocas razones para que los niños estén exentos de llevar una mascarilla en la escuela. 🤔 Hay mucha confusión en torno a quién puede optar a una exención médica de una mascarilla, especialmente cuando los niños están volviendo a la Read more…
Can kids get “Long Covid?”
Clinical Symptoms Families/Kids Long COVID
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Sadly, yes. Though we don’t know exactly how many kids who had COVID-19 will have prolonged symptoms (often called Long Covid), Long Covid is possible even in kids who had mild or asymptomatic infections. You might hear it called “Long Covid,” “Long Haul Covid,” or “Post-Covid Conditions.” All these names are talking about the Read more…
November 9, 2021
Pfizer-BioNTech’s FDA-approved vaccine, Comirnaty, *IS* available in the United States.
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Have you heard the latest social media rumor? Pfizer-BioNTech’s FDA-approved vaccine, Comirnaty, is not available in the United States/your state yet. True or false?! You guessed it–this is not true. And next time you run across something that smells a little fishy, don’t get caught! 🎣 Just google it followed by the words “fact check” Read more…
November 9, 2021
¿Estamos exagerando la mortalidad por COVID-19?
Data and Metrics Posts en Español
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
No. Es realmente grave. La pandemia de Covid-19 ha provocado la mayor pérdida de esperanza de vida en muchos países desde la Segunda Guerra Mundial. 👴Los hombres estadounidenses sufrieron algunas de las peores pérdidas: 2,2 años de esperanza de vida perdidos en 2020. Las mujeres de Estados Unidos perdieron 1,65 años de esperanza de vida. Read more…
November 8, 2021
Those Nerdy Girls tackle your questions about vaccines for 5-11-yr-olds
Families/Kids Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Those Nerdy Girls Dr. Malia Jones, Dr. Aparna Kumar, Dr. Sarah Coles, and Dr. Chana Davis talk about the Pfizer vaccine for kids ages 5-11 which is now available in the United States. ➡️ Welcome, Intros, and chit chat (0:00-3:12) ➡️ Overview of the recommendation for the Pfizer vaccine in kids ages 5-11 (3:21-9:50) Related Read more…
November 8, 2021
Looking back: A year ago, Pfizer first released their clinical trial results for COVID-19 vaccine.
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
☀️ This is the kind of FB memory we like to see. We will never forget that Monday a year ago when Pfizer first released their clinical trial results showing a completely *stunning* >90% vaccine efficacy. There was not a dry Nerdy Girl eye to be found that evening. We knew then what we still Read more…
November 7, 2021
The United States recently surpassed 750,000 deaths from COVID.
Uncategorized
Joanna Dreifus, MPH
This past week brought us exciting news with the long-awaited emergency authorization of COVID vaccines for kids ages 5-11 in the United States. We know that many of our readers (and many of Those Nerdy Girls, too) are jubilant that their kids are finally eligible, and in fact some have already received their first doses! Read more…
November 7, 2021
La vacuna para el Coronavirus ha sido aprobada por la FDA para niños de 5 a 11 años.
Families/Kids Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
En esta gráfica encontrará importante información sobre por qué ahora es necesario vacunar a sus hijos en este rango de edad. Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
November 5, 2021
🔥PFIZER COVID PILL ⬇️ HOSPITALIZATION RISK 89%🔥
Treatments
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
TGIF! We now have *TWO* successful COVID antiviral pills likely headed to market ASAP! From Pfizer’s CEO: “Today’s news is a real game-changer in the global efforts to halt the devastation of this pandemic. These data suggest that our oral antiviral candidate, if approved or authorized by regulatory authorities, has the potential to save patients’ Read more…
November 5, 2021
How can I spot misinformation?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Rachael Piltch-Loeb, PhD MSPH
A: It’s not easy and takes practice. The Nerdy Girls have some tips to help: 💡 First, it may be helpful to share what we mean when we say misinformation. Misinformation is information that is false, inaccurate, or misleading based on the best evidence at the time. Under the umbrella of misinformation, you may have Read more…
November 4, 2021
The FDA is underestimating the benefits of COVID vaccines for kids.
Families/Kids Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Many of us nerdy girls tuned in to watch the live feeds of the recent FDA and CDC advisory committee meetings, during which two different panels of experts discussed the lower-dose Pfizer vaccine against COVID-19 for kids ages 5-11. The FDA and CDC panels both evaluate risks and benefits of vaccines, but they take very Read more…
November 4, 2021
¿Quién es elegible para una tercera dosis de la vacuna COVID-19?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
La Dra. Kizzmekia Corbett, una destacada investigadora del coronavirus, tuvo la amabilidad de hacer este fantástico diagrama de flujo (en inglés) mientras preparaba el desayuno después de una ajetreada semana de decisiones en los EE.UU. Los gráficos que presentamos hoy, resumen rápidamente quién es elegible para una tercera dosis de la vacuna contra el coronavirus Read more…
November 3, 2021
The CDC recommends the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for kids age 5-11!
Families/Kids Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (@CDC) is recommending the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for ALL KIDS age 5 to 11 following their Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) meeting on November 2nd. Big picture: The vaccine is safe and effective for these kids and clinicians are gearing up to start giving the vaccine Read more…
November 2, 2021
¿Cómo puedo ayudar a mi hijo a aliviar su ansiedad por recibir la vacuna de COVID-19?
Families/Kids Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
Pausa. Respira. ¡Mantengan la calma! Y luego, ¡intenten alguna de estas estrategias! Lo importante es la preparación. 1. Usa las palabras correctas. Utiliza un lenguaje simple, honesto y claro para describir lo que va a pasar. No engañes a tu hijo haciéndole creer que va a ir a otro sitio o que va a hacer Read more…
November 2, 2021
If my child is almost 12 years old, should I wait for the higher dose when the Pfizer vaccine for 5-11s is approved?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Don’t wait. Get the vaccine authorized for kids aged 5-11 years. TL; DR The lower dose produces a strong immune response in kids and may have fewer side effects. Here’s why getting the dose for kids that is based on their current age is recommended: 1. The immune response in kids is easily stimulated Read more…
A: Sadly, yes. Though we don’t know exactly how many kids who had COVID-19 will have prolonged symptoms (often called Long Covid), Long Covid is possible even in kids who had mild or asymptomatic infections. You might hear it called “Long Covid,” “Long Haul Covid,” or “Post-Covid Conditions.” All these names are talking about the Read more…
Pfizer-BioNTech’s FDA-approved vaccine, Comirnaty, *IS* available in the United States.
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Have you heard the latest social media rumor? Pfizer-BioNTech’s FDA-approved vaccine, Comirnaty, is not available in the United States/your state yet. True or false?! You guessed it–this is not true. And next time you run across something that smells a little fishy, don’t get caught! 🎣 Just google it followed by the words “fact check” Read more…
November 9, 2021
¿Estamos exagerando la mortalidad por COVID-19?
Data and Metrics Posts en Español
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
No. Es realmente grave. La pandemia de Covid-19 ha provocado la mayor pérdida de esperanza de vida en muchos países desde la Segunda Guerra Mundial. 👴Los hombres estadounidenses sufrieron algunas de las peores pérdidas: 2,2 años de esperanza de vida perdidos en 2020. Las mujeres de Estados Unidos perdieron 1,65 años de esperanza de vida. Read more…
November 8, 2021
Those Nerdy Girls tackle your questions about vaccines for 5-11-yr-olds
Families/Kids Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Those Nerdy Girls Dr. Malia Jones, Dr. Aparna Kumar, Dr. Sarah Coles, and Dr. Chana Davis talk about the Pfizer vaccine for kids ages 5-11 which is now available in the United States. ➡️ Welcome, Intros, and chit chat (0:00-3:12) ➡️ Overview of the recommendation for the Pfizer vaccine in kids ages 5-11 (3:21-9:50) Related Read more…
November 8, 2021
Looking back: A year ago, Pfizer first released their clinical trial results for COVID-19 vaccine.
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
☀️ This is the kind of FB memory we like to see. We will never forget that Monday a year ago when Pfizer first released their clinical trial results showing a completely *stunning* >90% vaccine efficacy. There was not a dry Nerdy Girl eye to be found that evening. We knew then what we still Read more…
November 7, 2021
The United States recently surpassed 750,000 deaths from COVID.
Uncategorized
Joanna Dreifus, MPH
This past week brought us exciting news with the long-awaited emergency authorization of COVID vaccines for kids ages 5-11 in the United States. We know that many of our readers (and many of Those Nerdy Girls, too) are jubilant that their kids are finally eligible, and in fact some have already received their first doses! Read more…
November 7, 2021
La vacuna para el Coronavirus ha sido aprobada por la FDA para niños de 5 a 11 años.
Families/Kids Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
En esta gráfica encontrará importante información sobre por qué ahora es necesario vacunar a sus hijos en este rango de edad. Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
November 5, 2021
🔥PFIZER COVID PILL ⬇️ HOSPITALIZATION RISK 89%🔥
Treatments
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
TGIF! We now have *TWO* successful COVID antiviral pills likely headed to market ASAP! From Pfizer’s CEO: “Today’s news is a real game-changer in the global efforts to halt the devastation of this pandemic. These data suggest that our oral antiviral candidate, if approved or authorized by regulatory authorities, has the potential to save patients’ Read more…
November 5, 2021
How can I spot misinformation?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Rachael Piltch-Loeb, PhD MSPH
A: It’s not easy and takes practice. The Nerdy Girls have some tips to help: 💡 First, it may be helpful to share what we mean when we say misinformation. Misinformation is information that is false, inaccurate, or misleading based on the best evidence at the time. Under the umbrella of misinformation, you may have Read more…
November 4, 2021
The FDA is underestimating the benefits of COVID vaccines for kids.
Families/Kids Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Many of us nerdy girls tuned in to watch the live feeds of the recent FDA and CDC advisory committee meetings, during which two different panels of experts discussed the lower-dose Pfizer vaccine against COVID-19 for kids ages 5-11. The FDA and CDC panels both evaluate risks and benefits of vaccines, but they take very Read more…
November 4, 2021
¿Quién es elegible para una tercera dosis de la vacuna COVID-19?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
La Dra. Kizzmekia Corbett, una destacada investigadora del coronavirus, tuvo la amabilidad de hacer este fantástico diagrama de flujo (en inglés) mientras preparaba el desayuno después de una ajetreada semana de decisiones en los EE.UU. Los gráficos que presentamos hoy, resumen rápidamente quién es elegible para una tercera dosis de la vacuna contra el coronavirus Read more…
November 3, 2021
The CDC recommends the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for kids age 5-11!
Families/Kids Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (@CDC) is recommending the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for ALL KIDS age 5 to 11 following their Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) meeting on November 2nd. Big picture: The vaccine is safe and effective for these kids and clinicians are gearing up to start giving the vaccine Read more…
November 2, 2021
¿Cómo puedo ayudar a mi hijo a aliviar su ansiedad por recibir la vacuna de COVID-19?
Families/Kids Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
Pausa. Respira. ¡Mantengan la calma! Y luego, ¡intenten alguna de estas estrategias! Lo importante es la preparación. 1. Usa las palabras correctas. Utiliza un lenguaje simple, honesto y claro para describir lo que va a pasar. No engañes a tu hijo haciéndole creer que va a ir a otro sitio o que va a hacer Read more…
November 2, 2021
If my child is almost 12 years old, should I wait for the higher dose when the Pfizer vaccine for 5-11s is approved?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Don’t wait. Get the vaccine authorized for kids aged 5-11 years. TL; DR The lower dose produces a strong immune response in kids and may have fewer side effects. Here’s why getting the dose for kids that is based on their current age is recommended: 1. The immune response in kids is easily stimulated Read more…
Have you heard the latest social media rumor? Pfizer-BioNTech’s FDA-approved vaccine, Comirnaty, is not available in the United States/your state yet. True or false?! You guessed it–this is not true. And next time you run across something that smells a little fishy, don’t get caught! 🎣 Just google it followed by the words “fact check” Read more…
¿Estamos exagerando la mortalidad por COVID-19?
Data and Metrics Posts en Español
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
No. Es realmente grave. La pandemia de Covid-19 ha provocado la mayor pérdida de esperanza de vida en muchos países desde la Segunda Guerra Mundial. 👴Los hombres estadounidenses sufrieron algunas de las peores pérdidas: 2,2 años de esperanza de vida perdidos en 2020. Las mujeres de Estados Unidos perdieron 1,65 años de esperanza de vida. Read more…
November 8, 2021
Those Nerdy Girls tackle your questions about vaccines for 5-11-yr-olds
Families/Kids Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Those Nerdy Girls Dr. Malia Jones, Dr. Aparna Kumar, Dr. Sarah Coles, and Dr. Chana Davis talk about the Pfizer vaccine for kids ages 5-11 which is now available in the United States. ➡️ Welcome, Intros, and chit chat (0:00-3:12) ➡️ Overview of the recommendation for the Pfizer vaccine in kids ages 5-11 (3:21-9:50) Related Read more…
November 8, 2021
Looking back: A year ago, Pfizer first released their clinical trial results for COVID-19 vaccine.
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
☀️ This is the kind of FB memory we like to see. We will never forget that Monday a year ago when Pfizer first released their clinical trial results showing a completely *stunning* >90% vaccine efficacy. There was not a dry Nerdy Girl eye to be found that evening. We knew then what we still Read more…
November 7, 2021
The United States recently surpassed 750,000 deaths from COVID.
Uncategorized
Joanna Dreifus, MPH
This past week brought us exciting news with the long-awaited emergency authorization of COVID vaccines for kids ages 5-11 in the United States. We know that many of our readers (and many of Those Nerdy Girls, too) are jubilant that their kids are finally eligible, and in fact some have already received their first doses! Read more…
November 7, 2021
La vacuna para el Coronavirus ha sido aprobada por la FDA para niños de 5 a 11 años.
Families/Kids Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
En esta gráfica encontrará importante información sobre por qué ahora es necesario vacunar a sus hijos en este rango de edad. Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
November 5, 2021
🔥PFIZER COVID PILL ⬇️ HOSPITALIZATION RISK 89%🔥
Treatments
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
TGIF! We now have *TWO* successful COVID antiviral pills likely headed to market ASAP! From Pfizer’s CEO: “Today’s news is a real game-changer in the global efforts to halt the devastation of this pandemic. These data suggest that our oral antiviral candidate, if approved or authorized by regulatory authorities, has the potential to save patients’ Read more…
November 5, 2021
How can I spot misinformation?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Rachael Piltch-Loeb, PhD MSPH
A: It’s not easy and takes practice. The Nerdy Girls have some tips to help: 💡 First, it may be helpful to share what we mean when we say misinformation. Misinformation is information that is false, inaccurate, or misleading based on the best evidence at the time. Under the umbrella of misinformation, you may have Read more…
November 4, 2021
The FDA is underestimating the benefits of COVID vaccines for kids.
Families/Kids Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Many of us nerdy girls tuned in to watch the live feeds of the recent FDA and CDC advisory committee meetings, during which two different panels of experts discussed the lower-dose Pfizer vaccine against COVID-19 for kids ages 5-11. The FDA and CDC panels both evaluate risks and benefits of vaccines, but they take very Read more…
November 4, 2021
¿Quién es elegible para una tercera dosis de la vacuna COVID-19?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
La Dra. Kizzmekia Corbett, una destacada investigadora del coronavirus, tuvo la amabilidad de hacer este fantástico diagrama de flujo (en inglés) mientras preparaba el desayuno después de una ajetreada semana de decisiones en los EE.UU. Los gráficos que presentamos hoy, resumen rápidamente quién es elegible para una tercera dosis de la vacuna contra el coronavirus Read more…
November 3, 2021
The CDC recommends the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for kids age 5-11!
Families/Kids Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (@CDC) is recommending the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for ALL KIDS age 5 to 11 following their Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) meeting on November 2nd. Big picture: The vaccine is safe and effective for these kids and clinicians are gearing up to start giving the vaccine Read more…
November 2, 2021
¿Cómo puedo ayudar a mi hijo a aliviar su ansiedad por recibir la vacuna de COVID-19?
Families/Kids Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
Pausa. Respira. ¡Mantengan la calma! Y luego, ¡intenten alguna de estas estrategias! Lo importante es la preparación. 1. Usa las palabras correctas. Utiliza un lenguaje simple, honesto y claro para describir lo que va a pasar. No engañes a tu hijo haciéndole creer que va a ir a otro sitio o que va a hacer Read more…
November 2, 2021
If my child is almost 12 years old, should I wait for the higher dose when the Pfizer vaccine for 5-11s is approved?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Don’t wait. Get the vaccine authorized for kids aged 5-11 years. TL; DR The lower dose produces a strong immune response in kids and may have fewer side effects. Here’s why getting the dose for kids that is based on their current age is recommended: 1. The immune response in kids is easily stimulated Read more…
No. Es realmente grave. La pandemia de Covid-19 ha provocado la mayor pérdida de esperanza de vida en muchos países desde la Segunda Guerra Mundial. 👴Los hombres estadounidenses sufrieron algunas de las peores pérdidas: 2,2 años de esperanza de vida perdidos en 2020. Las mujeres de Estados Unidos perdieron 1,65 años de esperanza de vida. Read more…
Those Nerdy Girls tackle your questions about vaccines for 5-11-yr-olds
Families/Kids Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Those Nerdy Girls Dr. Malia Jones, Dr. Aparna Kumar, Dr. Sarah Coles, and Dr. Chana Davis talk about the Pfizer vaccine for kids ages 5-11 which is now available in the United States. ➡️ Welcome, Intros, and chit chat (0:00-3:12) ➡️ Overview of the recommendation for the Pfizer vaccine in kids ages 5-11 (3:21-9:50) Related Read more…
November 8, 2021
Looking back: A year ago, Pfizer first released their clinical trial results for COVID-19 vaccine.
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
☀️ This is the kind of FB memory we like to see. We will never forget that Monday a year ago when Pfizer first released their clinical trial results showing a completely *stunning* >90% vaccine efficacy. There was not a dry Nerdy Girl eye to be found that evening. We knew then what we still Read more…
November 7, 2021
The United States recently surpassed 750,000 deaths from COVID.
Uncategorized
Joanna Dreifus, MPH
This past week brought us exciting news with the long-awaited emergency authorization of COVID vaccines for kids ages 5-11 in the United States. We know that many of our readers (and many of Those Nerdy Girls, too) are jubilant that their kids are finally eligible, and in fact some have already received their first doses! Read more…
November 7, 2021
La vacuna para el Coronavirus ha sido aprobada por la FDA para niños de 5 a 11 años.
Families/Kids Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
En esta gráfica encontrará importante información sobre por qué ahora es necesario vacunar a sus hijos en este rango de edad. Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
November 5, 2021
🔥PFIZER COVID PILL ⬇️ HOSPITALIZATION RISK 89%🔥
Treatments
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
TGIF! We now have *TWO* successful COVID antiviral pills likely headed to market ASAP! From Pfizer’s CEO: “Today’s news is a real game-changer in the global efforts to halt the devastation of this pandemic. These data suggest that our oral antiviral candidate, if approved or authorized by regulatory authorities, has the potential to save patients’ Read more…
November 5, 2021
How can I spot misinformation?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Rachael Piltch-Loeb, PhD MSPH
A: It’s not easy and takes practice. The Nerdy Girls have some tips to help: 💡 First, it may be helpful to share what we mean when we say misinformation. Misinformation is information that is false, inaccurate, or misleading based on the best evidence at the time. Under the umbrella of misinformation, you may have Read more…
November 4, 2021
The FDA is underestimating the benefits of COVID vaccines for kids.
Families/Kids Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Many of us nerdy girls tuned in to watch the live feeds of the recent FDA and CDC advisory committee meetings, during which two different panels of experts discussed the lower-dose Pfizer vaccine against COVID-19 for kids ages 5-11. The FDA and CDC panels both evaluate risks and benefits of vaccines, but they take very Read more…
November 4, 2021
¿Quién es elegible para una tercera dosis de la vacuna COVID-19?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
La Dra. Kizzmekia Corbett, una destacada investigadora del coronavirus, tuvo la amabilidad de hacer este fantástico diagrama de flujo (en inglés) mientras preparaba el desayuno después de una ajetreada semana de decisiones en los EE.UU. Los gráficos que presentamos hoy, resumen rápidamente quién es elegible para una tercera dosis de la vacuna contra el coronavirus Read more…
November 3, 2021
The CDC recommends the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for kids age 5-11!
Families/Kids Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (@CDC) is recommending the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for ALL KIDS age 5 to 11 following their Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) meeting on November 2nd. Big picture: The vaccine is safe and effective for these kids and clinicians are gearing up to start giving the vaccine Read more…
November 2, 2021
¿Cómo puedo ayudar a mi hijo a aliviar su ansiedad por recibir la vacuna de COVID-19?
Families/Kids Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
Pausa. Respira. ¡Mantengan la calma! Y luego, ¡intenten alguna de estas estrategias! Lo importante es la preparación. 1. Usa las palabras correctas. Utiliza un lenguaje simple, honesto y claro para describir lo que va a pasar. No engañes a tu hijo haciéndole creer que va a ir a otro sitio o que va a hacer Read more…
November 2, 2021
If my child is almost 12 years old, should I wait for the higher dose when the Pfizer vaccine for 5-11s is approved?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Don’t wait. Get the vaccine authorized for kids aged 5-11 years. TL; DR The lower dose produces a strong immune response in kids and may have fewer side effects. Here’s why getting the dose for kids that is based on their current age is recommended: 1. The immune response in kids is easily stimulated Read more…
Those Nerdy Girls Dr. Malia Jones, Dr. Aparna Kumar, Dr. Sarah Coles, and Dr. Chana Davis talk about the Pfizer vaccine for kids ages 5-11 which is now available in the United States. ➡️ Welcome, Intros, and chit chat (0:00-3:12) ➡️ Overview of the recommendation for the Pfizer vaccine in kids ages 5-11 (3:21-9:50) Related Read more…
Looking back: A year ago, Pfizer first released their clinical trial results for COVID-19 vaccine.
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
☀️ This is the kind of FB memory we like to see. We will never forget that Monday a year ago when Pfizer first released their clinical trial results showing a completely *stunning* >90% vaccine efficacy. There was not a dry Nerdy Girl eye to be found that evening. We knew then what we still Read more…
November 7, 2021
The United States recently surpassed 750,000 deaths from COVID.
Uncategorized
Joanna Dreifus, MPH
This past week brought us exciting news with the long-awaited emergency authorization of COVID vaccines for kids ages 5-11 in the United States. We know that many of our readers (and many of Those Nerdy Girls, too) are jubilant that their kids are finally eligible, and in fact some have already received their first doses! Read more…
November 7, 2021
La vacuna para el Coronavirus ha sido aprobada por la FDA para niños de 5 a 11 años.
Families/Kids Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
En esta gráfica encontrará importante información sobre por qué ahora es necesario vacunar a sus hijos en este rango de edad. Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
November 5, 2021
🔥PFIZER COVID PILL ⬇️ HOSPITALIZATION RISK 89%🔥
Treatments
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
TGIF! We now have *TWO* successful COVID antiviral pills likely headed to market ASAP! From Pfizer’s CEO: “Today’s news is a real game-changer in the global efforts to halt the devastation of this pandemic. These data suggest that our oral antiviral candidate, if approved or authorized by regulatory authorities, has the potential to save patients’ Read more…
November 5, 2021
How can I spot misinformation?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Rachael Piltch-Loeb, PhD MSPH
A: It’s not easy and takes practice. The Nerdy Girls have some tips to help: 💡 First, it may be helpful to share what we mean when we say misinformation. Misinformation is information that is false, inaccurate, or misleading based on the best evidence at the time. Under the umbrella of misinformation, you may have Read more…
November 4, 2021
The FDA is underestimating the benefits of COVID vaccines for kids.
Families/Kids Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Many of us nerdy girls tuned in to watch the live feeds of the recent FDA and CDC advisory committee meetings, during which two different panels of experts discussed the lower-dose Pfizer vaccine against COVID-19 for kids ages 5-11. The FDA and CDC panels both evaluate risks and benefits of vaccines, but they take very Read more…
November 4, 2021
¿Quién es elegible para una tercera dosis de la vacuna COVID-19?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
La Dra. Kizzmekia Corbett, una destacada investigadora del coronavirus, tuvo la amabilidad de hacer este fantástico diagrama de flujo (en inglés) mientras preparaba el desayuno después de una ajetreada semana de decisiones en los EE.UU. Los gráficos que presentamos hoy, resumen rápidamente quién es elegible para una tercera dosis de la vacuna contra el coronavirus Read more…
November 3, 2021
The CDC recommends the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for kids age 5-11!
Families/Kids Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (@CDC) is recommending the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for ALL KIDS age 5 to 11 following their Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) meeting on November 2nd. Big picture: The vaccine is safe and effective for these kids and clinicians are gearing up to start giving the vaccine Read more…
November 2, 2021
¿Cómo puedo ayudar a mi hijo a aliviar su ansiedad por recibir la vacuna de COVID-19?
Families/Kids Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
Pausa. Respira. ¡Mantengan la calma! Y luego, ¡intenten alguna de estas estrategias! Lo importante es la preparación. 1. Usa las palabras correctas. Utiliza un lenguaje simple, honesto y claro para describir lo que va a pasar. No engañes a tu hijo haciéndole creer que va a ir a otro sitio o que va a hacer Read more…
November 2, 2021
If my child is almost 12 years old, should I wait for the higher dose when the Pfizer vaccine for 5-11s is approved?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Don’t wait. Get the vaccine authorized for kids aged 5-11 years. TL; DR The lower dose produces a strong immune response in kids and may have fewer side effects. Here’s why getting the dose for kids that is based on their current age is recommended: 1. The immune response in kids is easily stimulated Read more…
☀️ This is the kind of FB memory we like to see. We will never forget that Monday a year ago when Pfizer first released their clinical trial results showing a completely *stunning* >90% vaccine efficacy. There was not a dry Nerdy Girl eye to be found that evening. We knew then what we still Read more…
The United States recently surpassed 750,000 deaths from COVID.
Uncategorized
Joanna Dreifus, MPH
This past week brought us exciting news with the long-awaited emergency authorization of COVID vaccines for kids ages 5-11 in the United States. We know that many of our readers (and many of Those Nerdy Girls, too) are jubilant that their kids are finally eligible, and in fact some have already received their first doses! Read more…
November 7, 2021
La vacuna para el Coronavirus ha sido aprobada por la FDA para niños de 5 a 11 años.
Families/Kids Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
En esta gráfica encontrará importante información sobre por qué ahora es necesario vacunar a sus hijos en este rango de edad. Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
November 5, 2021
🔥PFIZER COVID PILL ⬇️ HOSPITALIZATION RISK 89%🔥
Treatments
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
TGIF! We now have *TWO* successful COVID antiviral pills likely headed to market ASAP! From Pfizer’s CEO: “Today’s news is a real game-changer in the global efforts to halt the devastation of this pandemic. These data suggest that our oral antiviral candidate, if approved or authorized by regulatory authorities, has the potential to save patients’ Read more…
November 5, 2021
How can I spot misinformation?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Rachael Piltch-Loeb, PhD MSPH
A: It’s not easy and takes practice. The Nerdy Girls have some tips to help: 💡 First, it may be helpful to share what we mean when we say misinformation. Misinformation is information that is false, inaccurate, or misleading based on the best evidence at the time. Under the umbrella of misinformation, you may have Read more…
November 4, 2021
The FDA is underestimating the benefits of COVID vaccines for kids.
Families/Kids Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Many of us nerdy girls tuned in to watch the live feeds of the recent FDA and CDC advisory committee meetings, during which two different panels of experts discussed the lower-dose Pfizer vaccine against COVID-19 for kids ages 5-11. The FDA and CDC panels both evaluate risks and benefits of vaccines, but they take very Read more…
November 4, 2021
¿Quién es elegible para una tercera dosis de la vacuna COVID-19?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
La Dra. Kizzmekia Corbett, una destacada investigadora del coronavirus, tuvo la amabilidad de hacer este fantástico diagrama de flujo (en inglés) mientras preparaba el desayuno después de una ajetreada semana de decisiones en los EE.UU. Los gráficos que presentamos hoy, resumen rápidamente quién es elegible para una tercera dosis de la vacuna contra el coronavirus Read more…
November 3, 2021
The CDC recommends the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for kids age 5-11!
Families/Kids Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (@CDC) is recommending the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for ALL KIDS age 5 to 11 following their Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) meeting on November 2nd. Big picture: The vaccine is safe and effective for these kids and clinicians are gearing up to start giving the vaccine Read more…
November 2, 2021
¿Cómo puedo ayudar a mi hijo a aliviar su ansiedad por recibir la vacuna de COVID-19?
Families/Kids Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
Pausa. Respira. ¡Mantengan la calma! Y luego, ¡intenten alguna de estas estrategias! Lo importante es la preparación. 1. Usa las palabras correctas. Utiliza un lenguaje simple, honesto y claro para describir lo que va a pasar. No engañes a tu hijo haciéndole creer que va a ir a otro sitio o que va a hacer Read more…
November 2, 2021
If my child is almost 12 years old, should I wait for the higher dose when the Pfizer vaccine for 5-11s is approved?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Don’t wait. Get the vaccine authorized for kids aged 5-11 years. TL; DR The lower dose produces a strong immune response in kids and may have fewer side effects. Here’s why getting the dose for kids that is based on their current age is recommended: 1. The immune response in kids is easily stimulated Read more…
This past week brought us exciting news with the long-awaited emergency authorization of COVID vaccines for kids ages 5-11 in the United States. We know that many of our readers (and many of Those Nerdy Girls, too) are jubilant that their kids are finally eligible, and in fact some have already received their first doses! Read more…
La vacuna para el Coronavirus ha sido aprobada por la FDA para niños de 5 a 11 años.
Families/Kids Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
En esta gráfica encontrará importante información sobre por qué ahora es necesario vacunar a sus hijos en este rango de edad. Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
November 5, 2021
🔥PFIZER COVID PILL ⬇️ HOSPITALIZATION RISK 89%🔥
Treatments
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
TGIF! We now have *TWO* successful COVID antiviral pills likely headed to market ASAP! From Pfizer’s CEO: “Today’s news is a real game-changer in the global efforts to halt the devastation of this pandemic. These data suggest that our oral antiviral candidate, if approved or authorized by regulatory authorities, has the potential to save patients’ Read more…
November 5, 2021
How can I spot misinformation?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Rachael Piltch-Loeb, PhD MSPH
A: It’s not easy and takes practice. The Nerdy Girls have some tips to help: 💡 First, it may be helpful to share what we mean when we say misinformation. Misinformation is information that is false, inaccurate, or misleading based on the best evidence at the time. Under the umbrella of misinformation, you may have Read more…
November 4, 2021
The FDA is underestimating the benefits of COVID vaccines for kids.
Families/Kids Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Many of us nerdy girls tuned in to watch the live feeds of the recent FDA and CDC advisory committee meetings, during which two different panels of experts discussed the lower-dose Pfizer vaccine against COVID-19 for kids ages 5-11. The FDA and CDC panels both evaluate risks and benefits of vaccines, but they take very Read more…
November 4, 2021
¿Quién es elegible para una tercera dosis de la vacuna COVID-19?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
La Dra. Kizzmekia Corbett, una destacada investigadora del coronavirus, tuvo la amabilidad de hacer este fantástico diagrama de flujo (en inglés) mientras preparaba el desayuno después de una ajetreada semana de decisiones en los EE.UU. Los gráficos que presentamos hoy, resumen rápidamente quién es elegible para una tercera dosis de la vacuna contra el coronavirus Read more…
November 3, 2021
The CDC recommends the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for kids age 5-11!
Families/Kids Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (@CDC) is recommending the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for ALL KIDS age 5 to 11 following their Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) meeting on November 2nd. Big picture: The vaccine is safe and effective for these kids and clinicians are gearing up to start giving the vaccine Read more…
November 2, 2021
¿Cómo puedo ayudar a mi hijo a aliviar su ansiedad por recibir la vacuna de COVID-19?
Families/Kids Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
Pausa. Respira. ¡Mantengan la calma! Y luego, ¡intenten alguna de estas estrategias! Lo importante es la preparación. 1. Usa las palabras correctas. Utiliza un lenguaje simple, honesto y claro para describir lo que va a pasar. No engañes a tu hijo haciéndole creer que va a ir a otro sitio o que va a hacer Read more…
November 2, 2021
If my child is almost 12 years old, should I wait for the higher dose when the Pfizer vaccine for 5-11s is approved?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Don’t wait. Get the vaccine authorized for kids aged 5-11 years. TL; DR The lower dose produces a strong immune response in kids and may have fewer side effects. Here’s why getting the dose for kids that is based on their current age is recommended: 1. The immune response in kids is easily stimulated Read more…
En esta gráfica encontrará importante información sobre por qué ahora es necesario vacunar a sus hijos en este rango de edad. Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
🔥PFIZER COVID PILL ⬇️ HOSPITALIZATION RISK 89%🔥
Treatments
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
TGIF! We now have *TWO* successful COVID antiviral pills likely headed to market ASAP! From Pfizer’s CEO: “Today’s news is a real game-changer in the global efforts to halt the devastation of this pandemic. These data suggest that our oral antiviral candidate, if approved or authorized by regulatory authorities, has the potential to save patients’ Read more…
November 5, 2021
How can I spot misinformation?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Rachael Piltch-Loeb, PhD MSPH
A: It’s not easy and takes practice. The Nerdy Girls have some tips to help: 💡 First, it may be helpful to share what we mean when we say misinformation. Misinformation is information that is false, inaccurate, or misleading based on the best evidence at the time. Under the umbrella of misinformation, you may have Read more…
November 4, 2021
The FDA is underestimating the benefits of COVID vaccines for kids.
Families/Kids Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Many of us nerdy girls tuned in to watch the live feeds of the recent FDA and CDC advisory committee meetings, during which two different panels of experts discussed the lower-dose Pfizer vaccine against COVID-19 for kids ages 5-11. The FDA and CDC panels both evaluate risks and benefits of vaccines, but they take very Read more…
November 4, 2021
¿Quién es elegible para una tercera dosis de la vacuna COVID-19?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
La Dra. Kizzmekia Corbett, una destacada investigadora del coronavirus, tuvo la amabilidad de hacer este fantástico diagrama de flujo (en inglés) mientras preparaba el desayuno después de una ajetreada semana de decisiones en los EE.UU. Los gráficos que presentamos hoy, resumen rápidamente quién es elegible para una tercera dosis de la vacuna contra el coronavirus Read more…
November 3, 2021
The CDC recommends the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for kids age 5-11!
Families/Kids Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (@CDC) is recommending the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for ALL KIDS age 5 to 11 following their Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) meeting on November 2nd. Big picture: The vaccine is safe and effective for these kids and clinicians are gearing up to start giving the vaccine Read more…
November 2, 2021
¿Cómo puedo ayudar a mi hijo a aliviar su ansiedad por recibir la vacuna de COVID-19?
Families/Kids Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
Pausa. Respira. ¡Mantengan la calma! Y luego, ¡intenten alguna de estas estrategias! Lo importante es la preparación. 1. Usa las palabras correctas. Utiliza un lenguaje simple, honesto y claro para describir lo que va a pasar. No engañes a tu hijo haciéndole creer que va a ir a otro sitio o que va a hacer Read more…
November 2, 2021
If my child is almost 12 years old, should I wait for the higher dose when the Pfizer vaccine for 5-11s is approved?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Don’t wait. Get the vaccine authorized for kids aged 5-11 years. TL; DR The lower dose produces a strong immune response in kids and may have fewer side effects. Here’s why getting the dose for kids that is based on their current age is recommended: 1. The immune response in kids is easily stimulated Read more…
TGIF! We now have *TWO* successful COVID antiviral pills likely headed to market ASAP! From Pfizer’s CEO: “Today’s news is a real game-changer in the global efforts to halt the devastation of this pandemic. These data suggest that our oral antiviral candidate, if approved or authorized by regulatory authorities, has the potential to save patients’ Read more…
How can I spot misinformation?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Rachael Piltch-Loeb, PhD MSPH
A: It’s not easy and takes practice. The Nerdy Girls have some tips to help: 💡 First, it may be helpful to share what we mean when we say misinformation. Misinformation is information that is false, inaccurate, or misleading based on the best evidence at the time. Under the umbrella of misinformation, you may have Read more…
November 4, 2021
The FDA is underestimating the benefits of COVID vaccines for kids.
Families/Kids Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Many of us nerdy girls tuned in to watch the live feeds of the recent FDA and CDC advisory committee meetings, during which two different panels of experts discussed the lower-dose Pfizer vaccine against COVID-19 for kids ages 5-11. The FDA and CDC panels both evaluate risks and benefits of vaccines, but they take very Read more…
November 4, 2021
¿Quién es elegible para una tercera dosis de la vacuna COVID-19?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
La Dra. Kizzmekia Corbett, una destacada investigadora del coronavirus, tuvo la amabilidad de hacer este fantástico diagrama de flujo (en inglés) mientras preparaba el desayuno después de una ajetreada semana de decisiones en los EE.UU. Los gráficos que presentamos hoy, resumen rápidamente quién es elegible para una tercera dosis de la vacuna contra el coronavirus Read more…
November 3, 2021
The CDC recommends the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for kids age 5-11!
Families/Kids Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (@CDC) is recommending the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for ALL KIDS age 5 to 11 following their Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) meeting on November 2nd. Big picture: The vaccine is safe and effective for these kids and clinicians are gearing up to start giving the vaccine Read more…
November 2, 2021
¿Cómo puedo ayudar a mi hijo a aliviar su ansiedad por recibir la vacuna de COVID-19?
Families/Kids Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
Pausa. Respira. ¡Mantengan la calma! Y luego, ¡intenten alguna de estas estrategias! Lo importante es la preparación. 1. Usa las palabras correctas. Utiliza un lenguaje simple, honesto y claro para describir lo que va a pasar. No engañes a tu hijo haciéndole creer que va a ir a otro sitio o que va a hacer Read more…
November 2, 2021
If my child is almost 12 years old, should I wait for the higher dose when the Pfizer vaccine for 5-11s is approved?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Don’t wait. Get the vaccine authorized for kids aged 5-11 years. TL; DR The lower dose produces a strong immune response in kids and may have fewer side effects. Here’s why getting the dose for kids that is based on their current age is recommended: 1. The immune response in kids is easily stimulated Read more…
A: It’s not easy and takes practice. The Nerdy Girls have some tips to help: 💡 First, it may be helpful to share what we mean when we say misinformation. Misinformation is information that is false, inaccurate, or misleading based on the best evidence at the time. Under the umbrella of misinformation, you may have Read more…
The FDA is underestimating the benefits of COVID vaccines for kids.
Families/Kids Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Many of us nerdy girls tuned in to watch the live feeds of the recent FDA and CDC advisory committee meetings, during which two different panels of experts discussed the lower-dose Pfizer vaccine against COVID-19 for kids ages 5-11. The FDA and CDC panels both evaluate risks and benefits of vaccines, but they take very Read more…
November 4, 2021
¿Quién es elegible para una tercera dosis de la vacuna COVID-19?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
La Dra. Kizzmekia Corbett, una destacada investigadora del coronavirus, tuvo la amabilidad de hacer este fantástico diagrama de flujo (en inglés) mientras preparaba el desayuno después de una ajetreada semana de decisiones en los EE.UU. Los gráficos que presentamos hoy, resumen rápidamente quién es elegible para una tercera dosis de la vacuna contra el coronavirus Read more…
November 3, 2021
The CDC recommends the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for kids age 5-11!
Families/Kids Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (@CDC) is recommending the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for ALL KIDS age 5 to 11 following their Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) meeting on November 2nd. Big picture: The vaccine is safe and effective for these kids and clinicians are gearing up to start giving the vaccine Read more…
November 2, 2021
¿Cómo puedo ayudar a mi hijo a aliviar su ansiedad por recibir la vacuna de COVID-19?
Families/Kids Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
Pausa. Respira. ¡Mantengan la calma! Y luego, ¡intenten alguna de estas estrategias! Lo importante es la preparación. 1. Usa las palabras correctas. Utiliza un lenguaje simple, honesto y claro para describir lo que va a pasar. No engañes a tu hijo haciéndole creer que va a ir a otro sitio o que va a hacer Read more…
November 2, 2021
If my child is almost 12 years old, should I wait for the higher dose when the Pfizer vaccine for 5-11s is approved?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Don’t wait. Get the vaccine authorized for kids aged 5-11 years. TL; DR The lower dose produces a strong immune response in kids and may have fewer side effects. Here’s why getting the dose for kids that is based on their current age is recommended: 1. The immune response in kids is easily stimulated Read more…
Many of us nerdy girls tuned in to watch the live feeds of the recent FDA and CDC advisory committee meetings, during which two different panels of experts discussed the lower-dose Pfizer vaccine against COVID-19 for kids ages 5-11. The FDA and CDC panels both evaluate risks and benefits of vaccines, but they take very Read more…
¿Quién es elegible para una tercera dosis de la vacuna COVID-19?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
La Dra. Kizzmekia Corbett, una destacada investigadora del coronavirus, tuvo la amabilidad de hacer este fantástico diagrama de flujo (en inglés) mientras preparaba el desayuno después de una ajetreada semana de decisiones en los EE.UU. Los gráficos que presentamos hoy, resumen rápidamente quién es elegible para una tercera dosis de la vacuna contra el coronavirus Read more…
November 3, 2021
The CDC recommends the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for kids age 5-11!
Families/Kids Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (@CDC) is recommending the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for ALL KIDS age 5 to 11 following their Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) meeting on November 2nd. Big picture: The vaccine is safe and effective for these kids and clinicians are gearing up to start giving the vaccine Read more…
November 2, 2021
¿Cómo puedo ayudar a mi hijo a aliviar su ansiedad por recibir la vacuna de COVID-19?
Families/Kids Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
Pausa. Respira. ¡Mantengan la calma! Y luego, ¡intenten alguna de estas estrategias! Lo importante es la preparación. 1. Usa las palabras correctas. Utiliza un lenguaje simple, honesto y claro para describir lo que va a pasar. No engañes a tu hijo haciéndole creer que va a ir a otro sitio o que va a hacer Read more…
November 2, 2021
If my child is almost 12 years old, should I wait for the higher dose when the Pfizer vaccine for 5-11s is approved?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Don’t wait. Get the vaccine authorized for kids aged 5-11 years. TL; DR The lower dose produces a strong immune response in kids and may have fewer side effects. Here’s why getting the dose for kids that is based on their current age is recommended: 1. The immune response in kids is easily stimulated Read more…
La Dra. Kizzmekia Corbett, una destacada investigadora del coronavirus, tuvo la amabilidad de hacer este fantástico diagrama de flujo (en inglés) mientras preparaba el desayuno después de una ajetreada semana de decisiones en los EE.UU. Los gráficos que presentamos hoy, resumen rápidamente quién es elegible para una tercera dosis de la vacuna contra el coronavirus Read more…
The CDC recommends the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for kids age 5-11!
Families/Kids Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (@CDC) is recommending the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for ALL KIDS age 5 to 11 following their Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) meeting on November 2nd. Big picture: The vaccine is safe and effective for these kids and clinicians are gearing up to start giving the vaccine Read more…
November 2, 2021
¿Cómo puedo ayudar a mi hijo a aliviar su ansiedad por recibir la vacuna de COVID-19?
Families/Kids Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
Pausa. Respira. ¡Mantengan la calma! Y luego, ¡intenten alguna de estas estrategias! Lo importante es la preparación. 1. Usa las palabras correctas. Utiliza un lenguaje simple, honesto y claro para describir lo que va a pasar. No engañes a tu hijo haciéndole creer que va a ir a otro sitio o que va a hacer Read more…
November 2, 2021
If my child is almost 12 years old, should I wait for the higher dose when the Pfizer vaccine for 5-11s is approved?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Don’t wait. Get the vaccine authorized for kids aged 5-11 years. TL; DR The lower dose produces a strong immune response in kids and may have fewer side effects. Here’s why getting the dose for kids that is based on their current age is recommended: 1. The immune response in kids is easily stimulated Read more…
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (@CDC) is recommending the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for ALL KIDS age 5 to 11 following their Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) meeting on November 2nd. Big picture: The vaccine is safe and effective for these kids and clinicians are gearing up to start giving the vaccine Read more…
¿Cómo puedo ayudar a mi hijo a aliviar su ansiedad por recibir la vacuna de COVID-19?
Families/Kids Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
Pausa. Respira. ¡Mantengan la calma! Y luego, ¡intenten alguna de estas estrategias! Lo importante es la preparación. 1. Usa las palabras correctas. Utiliza un lenguaje simple, honesto y claro para describir lo que va a pasar. No engañes a tu hijo haciéndole creer que va a ir a otro sitio o que va a hacer Read more…
November 2, 2021
If my child is almost 12 years old, should I wait for the higher dose when the Pfizer vaccine for 5-11s is approved?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Don’t wait. Get the vaccine authorized for kids aged 5-11 years. TL; DR The lower dose produces a strong immune response in kids and may have fewer side effects. Here’s why getting the dose for kids that is based on their current age is recommended: 1. The immune response in kids is easily stimulated Read more…
Pausa. Respira. ¡Mantengan la calma! Y luego, ¡intenten alguna de estas estrategias! Lo importante es la preparación. 1. Usa las palabras correctas. Utiliza un lenguaje simple, honesto y claro para describir lo que va a pasar. No engañes a tu hijo haciéndole creer que va a ir a otro sitio o que va a hacer Read more…
If my child is almost 12 years old, should I wait for the higher dose when the Pfizer vaccine for 5-11s is approved?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Don’t wait. Get the vaccine authorized for kids aged 5-11 years. TL; DR The lower dose produces a strong immune response in kids and may have fewer side effects. Here’s why getting the dose for kids that is based on their current age is recommended: 1. The immune response in kids is easily stimulated Read more…
A: Don’t wait. Get the vaccine authorized for kids aged 5-11 years. TL; DR The lower dose produces a strong immune response in kids and may have fewer side effects. Here’s why getting the dose for kids that is based on their current age is recommended: 1. The immune response in kids is easily stimulated Read more…