Gretchen Peterson

¿Quién es elegible para una tercera dosis de la vacuna COVID-19?

Posts en Español Vaccines

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

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…

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

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…

Are you 1 in 5?

Mental Health

➡️ 1 in 5 people live with a mental health condition in any year. Having a mental health condition not only increases the risk of having a physical illness, it also increases the risk of worse outcomes like hospitalization, complications from the illness, and death. This can happen with illnesses like COVID-19. The CDC has Read more…

Trick-or-Treat is a GO!!

Families/Kids Staying Safe

Last year, we went to the mat to save one of our favorite holidays, and thanks to #ScienceFacts, this year is going to be even safer than last year. Even Dr. Fauci says trick-or-treat is a go. Just remember to use all your #SMARTS! 🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃 Space: stay 6 pumpkins apart from other groups 👹 Mask: Read more…

Do vaccines reduce the transmission of COVID-19?

Infection and Spread Vaccines Videos

See the answer in this video by Dr. Chana Davis from Fueled by Science . DP Links: Do the COVID-19 vaccines reduce transmission? References: Outbreak Associated with SARS-CoV-2 B.1.617.2 (Delta) Variant in an Elementary School — Marin County, California, May–June 2021 Pfizer Vaccine Efficacy (Ages 5-11). Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee October 26, Read more…

If I have been potentially exposed to COVID-19, should I sleep in a different room from my spouse?

General Health Infection and Spread

A: When bed partners have varying degrees of risk exposure and vulnerability to the disease, it’s worth discussing sleeping in separate spaces. The Nerdy Girls call this COVID Bed Spread. Here are some benefits to sleeping apart from other household members: 1.) REDUCED RISK OF VIRAL EXPOSURE (in both directions). Spending six or more hours Read more…

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration meets to discuss KIDS vaccines TODAY (October 26th)!

Families/Kids Vaccines

TODAY IS THE DAY! The U.S. Food and Drug Administration meets to discuss KIDS vaccines TODAY (October 26th)! The FDA released summary documents ahead of today’s VRBAC meeting which foreshadowed their assessment of the current evidence for vaccinating 5-11-year-olds. ➡️ TL;DR: The FDA estimates that vaccine benefits “clearly outweigh” the risks for this age group. Read more…

Tengo COVID-19. ¿Qué debo hacer para cuidarme?

Posts en Español Treatments

Estos son algunos consejos de autocuidado de nuestra académica visitante, la Dra. Maya Clark-Cutaia. La Dra. Clark-Cutaia es una enfermera e investigadora que ha tratado a miles de pacientes que experimentan síntomas de COVID-19 en los últimos 18 meses. Tal vez usted está experimentando fiebre, tos, dificultad para respirar, congestión, dolor de cabeza, dolor de Read more…

💥BOOSTERS!!💥

Vaccines

The news many in the U.S. were waiting for…this week ACIP and the CDC authorized booster shots for eligible Moderna and Johnson & Johnson recipients. Highlights: ➡️ Booster recommended for *ALL* Johnson & Johnson one-dose vaccine recipients at least two months past their shot. ➡️ MIX AND MATCH AUTHORIZED!! Everyone, including J&J recipients, can choose Read more…

I heard that doctors and hospitals are falsely claiming that both admissions and deaths are due to COVID-19 to make more money. Is that true?

Uncertainty and Misinformation

A: No. Healthcare professionals and hospitals are not inflating the numbers of COVID-19 cases to make more money. If anything, the number of cases and deaths are undercounted. Many hospitals lost money during the pandemic. Sadly, the rumor that clinicians and hospitals are inflating the number of COVID-19 deaths and cases to make more money Read more…