Keeping Kids Safe Who Are More Vulnerable to COVID-19
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Joanna Dreifus, MPH
Nerdy Girl Joanna here. Dear Pandemic/Those Nerdy Girls gets many questions from parents concerned about how to keep their kids healthy and safe from COVID. Although this is an understandable consideration for ALL parents, we want to take a moment to acknowledge the extra considerations faced by families whose kids may be more vulnerable to Read more…
July 23, 2021
¿Quién está contrayendo COVID-19 hoy en día?
Data and Metrics Posts en Español
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
P: ¿Quién está contrayendo COVID-19 hoy en día? R: Las personas no vacunadas, en mayor parte. P: ¿La variante “Delta” cambiará esto? R: Probablemente no. A medida que los nuevos casos de COVID-19 disminuyen en los EE.UU. y Canadá, pero aumentan en otros lugares, la pregunta es: ¿quién está sufriendo la carga de los nuevos Read more…
July 23, 2021
What can I do to stop health misinformation?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Verdena Jennings, DO
A: Last week, the United States Surgeon General issued and Advisory titled “Confronting Health Misinformation: The U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory on Building a Healthy Information Environment”. It outlines action steps for anyone to take to stop the spread of misinformation. For example, you can: -Learn how to identify and avoid sharing health misinformation -Engage with Read more…
July 22, 2021
UK’s Vaccine Rollout Dramatically Reduced COVID-19 Deaths
Data and Metrics Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A picture IS worth 1000 words. While the demographers among us had a hard time not seeing population pyramids here (please note this is days on the y axis, not age!), we think the image tells a pretty compelling story. Figure Source h/t to Nerdy Girl Dr. Alison Buttenheim for sharing this image on twitter! Read more…
July 21, 2021
¿Las vacunas contra COVID-19 reducen la transmisión?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: ¡SÍ! Continúa acumulándose evidencia de que algunas de las vacunas REDUCEN TANTO LAS INFECCIONES ASINTOMÁTICAS Y LA TRANSMISIÓN. ➡️ Mientras que las Nerdy Girls siguen soñando de un mundo donde la transmisión se prueba explícitamente en los ensayos clínicos (☎️ llámenos la próxima vez), los datos siguen llegando de todo el mundo y sugieren Read more…
July 21, 2021
Do monoclonal antibody treatments help for COVID-19 infection, and where do I get them?
Treatments
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Short answer: Yes. For people with COVID-19 infections who do not need to be hospitalized and who are at high risk of progressing to severe illness, monoclonal antibody therapies can reduce the risk of hospitalization and death. For the long answer, keep reading! Monoclonal antibody therapies use laboratory made antibodies that are similar to Read more…
July 21, 2021
Do immunocompromised people need a third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine?
Vaccines
Vijaya Knight, MD PhD (D)ABMLI
A. Maybe. Emerging data suggest that a third dose of COVID-19 vaccine can induce a better immune response in some immunocompromised people. The CDC is expected to meet in the near future to discuss a possible 3-dose vaccine regimen for immunocompromised people. In the meantime, the CDC has stated that the current vaccine regimen may Read more…
July 20, 2021
You’ve got to be kidding me: Monkeypox?!
General Health
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Yes, it’s true: CDC has confirmed a case of the rare tropical disease known as monkeypox in a Dallas, TX resident who recently returned from travel in Nigeria. Here’s what you need to know about monkeypox. First of all, unless you spend time in central or western Africa, you’re probably not going to get it. Read more…
July 19, 2021
¡Ayuda! ¿Estoy languideciendo?
Mental Health Posts en Español
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R. No tema… la Dra. Aparna Kumar, especialista en salud mental, ¡está aquí para hablar sobre esta condición! 😢 ¿Qué es la languidez? Languidecer es vivir pero tener poca alegría, propósito o objetivo. Es pasar por los movimientos de la vida diaria, pero no sentirse bien al respecto. También puede resultar difícil dar los siguientes Read more…
July 19, 2021
Why might Delta be more transmissible?
Biology/Immunity COVID Variants
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: In the words of virologist Dr. Angela Rasmussen, “people infected with Delta are shedding a s**t-ton more virus than with earlier variants.” A newly released study has provided some clues to Delta’s transmissibility tricks by testing viral loads in quarantined close contacts of confirmed cases. Contacts were tested daily by PCR, and the course Read more…
July 17, 2021
¿Tengo derecho a saber si los trabajadores de la salud que me atienden han recibido la vacuna COVID-19?
Posts en Español
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: Absolutamente puede preguntarle a su médico👨⚕️ (o cualquier otro profesional con el que esté interactuando) si recibió la vacuna COVID-19. Pero no tienen que responder. No tiene derecho a conocer el estado de sus vacunas. Pero si se sentiría incómodo con un “no” o una no respuesta, debe sentirse empoderado para discutir esa inquietud Read more…
July 17, 2021
Can I get a COVID-19 vaccine if I am pregnant, trying to get pregnant, or think I might want to get pregnant soon?
Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Yes. The scientific evidence available to date points to COVID-19 vaccines being safe and effective during pregnancy and having no negative impact on fertility. While pregnant people were not enrolled in the vaccine trials, 23 people got pregnant during the Pfizer trial and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has now Read more…
July 16, 2021
Si tuve COVID, ¿Aún necesito vacunarme?
Vaccines Videos
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R. Este breve video creado por nuestros colegas en el Wisconsin Department of Health Services (Departamento de Servicios para la Salud del estado de Wisconsin) en EE.UU. ofrece la respuesta: También ofrecemos una respuesta más detallada en una publicación anterior. Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
July 15, 2021
Escucho muchas opiniones contradictorias sobre lo que es seguro y lo que no lo es. ¡Ayuda!
Posts en Español Uncertainty and Misinformation
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: Los humanos son malos para evaluar el riesgo. Somos aún peores para determinar si algo es un riesgo real o hipotético. Al desafiar nuestras suposiciones psicológicas, podemos ser consumidores más inteligentes de información científica. Nuestro sentido personal de lo que es arriesgado y lo que es seguro es una *sensación.* Y las sensaciones no Read more…
July 15, 2021
Should contact lens wearers take special precautions to avoid getting COVID-19?
General Health Infection and Spread
Verdena Jennings, DO
A: There is no evidence that the 45 million contact lens wearers in the US are at greater risk of getting COVID-19 than eyeglass wearers. Because the virus that causes COVID-19 is spread from person-to-person by respiratory droplets, there is little risk of spreading it by touching your eyes. The likelihood of getting COVID-19 by Read more…
July 14, 2021
¿Funcionan las vacunas contra COVID-19 para prevenir infecciones en los hogares de ancianos?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: ¡SÍ! Las vacunas de ARNm realmente funcionan, incluso en esta población de alto riesgo. Un nuevo estudio muestra el éxito real de las vacunas de ARNm para reducir la infección entre los residentes de hogares de ancianos. Muchas veces, las personas con varias enfermedades crónicas y personas mayores no se incluyen en los ensayos Read more…
July 14, 2021
Is the HPV vaccine safe?
Families/Kids General Health Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Yes! HPV vaccines have been shown to be very safe and effective! Though side effects can occur, they are typically mild and don’t cause any lasting problems. HPV vaccination reduces the risk of HPV infection, genital warts, cervical pre-cancers, and even cervical cancer! Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a super common virus that is the Read more…
July 13, 2021
¿Es una violación de la ley HIPAA si alguien me pregunta si he recibido la vacuna contra COVID-19 en EE.UU.?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
P: ¿Es una violación de la ley HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996) si alguien me pregunta si he recibido la vacuna contra COVID-19 en EE.UU.? R: No. Las empresas, empleador, familia, o amigos pueden preguntarle sobre el estatus de vacunación sin violar la ley HIPAA. La Ley de Tranferencia y Responsabilidad Read more…
July 13, 2021
Update on RSV Infections
Families/Kids General Health
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
RSV (respiratory syncytial virus infection) is one of the dozens of viruses that can cause “the common cold.” But it’s one to watch out for: it’s highly contagious and unlike some of the other common cold causes, RSV can turn dangerous. Preemies, infants, young children; people with immune, lung, or heart disease; and older adults Read more…
July 12, 2021
Euro Cup heartbreak, big crowds, and Delta still rising – Update from England
COVID Variants Data and Metrics
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
🏴 POSTCARDS FROM ENGLAND 🏴: Euro Cup heartbreak, big crowds, and Delta still rising. The lads still did everyone proud, but the boisterous Euro Cup crowds may not have been the best news for COVID-19 cases over the past several weeks. Cases continue to rise in the UK, thanks to the more transmissible Delta variant Read more…
Nerdy Girl Joanna here. Dear Pandemic/Those Nerdy Girls gets many questions from parents concerned about how to keep their kids healthy and safe from COVID. Although this is an understandable consideration for ALL parents, we want to take a moment to acknowledge the extra considerations faced by families whose kids may be more vulnerable to Read more…
¿Quién está contrayendo COVID-19 hoy en día?
Data and Metrics Posts en Español
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
P: ¿Quién está contrayendo COVID-19 hoy en día? R: Las personas no vacunadas, en mayor parte. P: ¿La variante “Delta” cambiará esto? R: Probablemente no. A medida que los nuevos casos de COVID-19 disminuyen en los EE.UU. y Canadá, pero aumentan en otros lugares, la pregunta es: ¿quién está sufriendo la carga de los nuevos Read more…
July 23, 2021
What can I do to stop health misinformation?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Verdena Jennings, DO
A: Last week, the United States Surgeon General issued and Advisory titled “Confronting Health Misinformation: The U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory on Building a Healthy Information Environment”. It outlines action steps for anyone to take to stop the spread of misinformation. For example, you can: -Learn how to identify and avoid sharing health misinformation -Engage with Read more…
July 22, 2021
UK’s Vaccine Rollout Dramatically Reduced COVID-19 Deaths
Data and Metrics Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A picture IS worth 1000 words. While the demographers among us had a hard time not seeing population pyramids here (please note this is days on the y axis, not age!), we think the image tells a pretty compelling story. Figure Source h/t to Nerdy Girl Dr. Alison Buttenheim for sharing this image on twitter! Read more…
July 21, 2021
¿Las vacunas contra COVID-19 reducen la transmisión?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: ¡SÍ! Continúa acumulándose evidencia de que algunas de las vacunas REDUCEN TANTO LAS INFECCIONES ASINTOMÁTICAS Y LA TRANSMISIÓN. ➡️ Mientras que las Nerdy Girls siguen soñando de un mundo donde la transmisión se prueba explícitamente en los ensayos clínicos (☎️ llámenos la próxima vez), los datos siguen llegando de todo el mundo y sugieren Read more…
July 21, 2021
Do monoclonal antibody treatments help for COVID-19 infection, and where do I get them?
Treatments
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Short answer: Yes. For people with COVID-19 infections who do not need to be hospitalized and who are at high risk of progressing to severe illness, monoclonal antibody therapies can reduce the risk of hospitalization and death. For the long answer, keep reading! Monoclonal antibody therapies use laboratory made antibodies that are similar to Read more…
July 21, 2021
Do immunocompromised people need a third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine?
Vaccines
Vijaya Knight, MD PhD (D)ABMLI
A. Maybe. Emerging data suggest that a third dose of COVID-19 vaccine can induce a better immune response in some immunocompromised people. The CDC is expected to meet in the near future to discuss a possible 3-dose vaccine regimen for immunocompromised people. In the meantime, the CDC has stated that the current vaccine regimen may Read more…
July 20, 2021
You’ve got to be kidding me: Monkeypox?!
General Health
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Yes, it’s true: CDC has confirmed a case of the rare tropical disease known as monkeypox in a Dallas, TX resident who recently returned from travel in Nigeria. Here’s what you need to know about monkeypox. First of all, unless you spend time in central or western Africa, you’re probably not going to get it. Read more…
July 19, 2021
¡Ayuda! ¿Estoy languideciendo?
Mental Health Posts en Español
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R. No tema… la Dra. Aparna Kumar, especialista en salud mental, ¡está aquí para hablar sobre esta condición! 😢 ¿Qué es la languidez? Languidecer es vivir pero tener poca alegría, propósito o objetivo. Es pasar por los movimientos de la vida diaria, pero no sentirse bien al respecto. También puede resultar difícil dar los siguientes Read more…
July 19, 2021
Why might Delta be more transmissible?
Biology/Immunity COVID Variants
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: In the words of virologist Dr. Angela Rasmussen, “people infected with Delta are shedding a s**t-ton more virus than with earlier variants.” A newly released study has provided some clues to Delta’s transmissibility tricks by testing viral loads in quarantined close contacts of confirmed cases. Contacts were tested daily by PCR, and the course Read more…
July 17, 2021
¿Tengo derecho a saber si los trabajadores de la salud que me atienden han recibido la vacuna COVID-19?
Posts en Español
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: Absolutamente puede preguntarle a su médico👨⚕️ (o cualquier otro profesional con el que esté interactuando) si recibió la vacuna COVID-19. Pero no tienen que responder. No tiene derecho a conocer el estado de sus vacunas. Pero si se sentiría incómodo con un “no” o una no respuesta, debe sentirse empoderado para discutir esa inquietud Read more…
July 17, 2021
Can I get a COVID-19 vaccine if I am pregnant, trying to get pregnant, or think I might want to get pregnant soon?
Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Yes. The scientific evidence available to date points to COVID-19 vaccines being safe and effective during pregnancy and having no negative impact on fertility. While pregnant people were not enrolled in the vaccine trials, 23 people got pregnant during the Pfizer trial and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has now Read more…
July 16, 2021
Si tuve COVID, ¿Aún necesito vacunarme?
Vaccines Videos
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R. Este breve video creado por nuestros colegas en el Wisconsin Department of Health Services (Departamento de Servicios para la Salud del estado de Wisconsin) en EE.UU. ofrece la respuesta: También ofrecemos una respuesta más detallada en una publicación anterior. Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
July 15, 2021
Escucho muchas opiniones contradictorias sobre lo que es seguro y lo que no lo es. ¡Ayuda!
Posts en Español Uncertainty and Misinformation
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: Los humanos son malos para evaluar el riesgo. Somos aún peores para determinar si algo es un riesgo real o hipotético. Al desafiar nuestras suposiciones psicológicas, podemos ser consumidores más inteligentes de información científica. Nuestro sentido personal de lo que es arriesgado y lo que es seguro es una *sensación.* Y las sensaciones no Read more…
July 15, 2021
Should contact lens wearers take special precautions to avoid getting COVID-19?
General Health Infection and Spread
Verdena Jennings, DO
A: There is no evidence that the 45 million contact lens wearers in the US are at greater risk of getting COVID-19 than eyeglass wearers. Because the virus that causes COVID-19 is spread from person-to-person by respiratory droplets, there is little risk of spreading it by touching your eyes. The likelihood of getting COVID-19 by Read more…
July 14, 2021
¿Funcionan las vacunas contra COVID-19 para prevenir infecciones en los hogares de ancianos?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: ¡SÍ! Las vacunas de ARNm realmente funcionan, incluso en esta población de alto riesgo. Un nuevo estudio muestra el éxito real de las vacunas de ARNm para reducir la infección entre los residentes de hogares de ancianos. Muchas veces, las personas con varias enfermedades crónicas y personas mayores no se incluyen en los ensayos Read more…
July 14, 2021
Is the HPV vaccine safe?
Families/Kids General Health Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Yes! HPV vaccines have been shown to be very safe and effective! Though side effects can occur, they are typically mild and don’t cause any lasting problems. HPV vaccination reduces the risk of HPV infection, genital warts, cervical pre-cancers, and even cervical cancer! Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a super common virus that is the Read more…
July 13, 2021
¿Es una violación de la ley HIPAA si alguien me pregunta si he recibido la vacuna contra COVID-19 en EE.UU.?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
P: ¿Es una violación de la ley HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996) si alguien me pregunta si he recibido la vacuna contra COVID-19 en EE.UU.? R: No. Las empresas, empleador, familia, o amigos pueden preguntarle sobre el estatus de vacunación sin violar la ley HIPAA. La Ley de Tranferencia y Responsabilidad Read more…
July 13, 2021
Update on RSV Infections
Families/Kids General Health
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
RSV (respiratory syncytial virus infection) is one of the dozens of viruses that can cause “the common cold.” But it’s one to watch out for: it’s highly contagious and unlike some of the other common cold causes, RSV can turn dangerous. Preemies, infants, young children; people with immune, lung, or heart disease; and older adults Read more…
July 12, 2021
Euro Cup heartbreak, big crowds, and Delta still rising – Update from England
COVID Variants Data and Metrics
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
🏴 POSTCARDS FROM ENGLAND 🏴: Euro Cup heartbreak, big crowds, and Delta still rising. The lads still did everyone proud, but the boisterous Euro Cup crowds may not have been the best news for COVID-19 cases over the past several weeks. Cases continue to rise in the UK, thanks to the more transmissible Delta variant Read more…
P: ¿Quién está contrayendo COVID-19 hoy en día? R: Las personas no vacunadas, en mayor parte. P: ¿La variante “Delta” cambiará esto? R: Probablemente no. A medida que los nuevos casos de COVID-19 disminuyen en los EE.UU. y Canadá, pero aumentan en otros lugares, la pregunta es: ¿quién está sufriendo la carga de los nuevos Read more…
What can I do to stop health misinformation?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Verdena Jennings, DO
A: Last week, the United States Surgeon General issued and Advisory titled “Confronting Health Misinformation: The U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory on Building a Healthy Information Environment”. It outlines action steps for anyone to take to stop the spread of misinformation. For example, you can: -Learn how to identify and avoid sharing health misinformation -Engage with Read more…
July 22, 2021
UK’s Vaccine Rollout Dramatically Reduced COVID-19 Deaths
Data and Metrics Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A picture IS worth 1000 words. While the demographers among us had a hard time not seeing population pyramids here (please note this is days on the y axis, not age!), we think the image tells a pretty compelling story. Figure Source h/t to Nerdy Girl Dr. Alison Buttenheim for sharing this image on twitter! Read more…
July 21, 2021
¿Las vacunas contra COVID-19 reducen la transmisión?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: ¡SÍ! Continúa acumulándose evidencia de que algunas de las vacunas REDUCEN TANTO LAS INFECCIONES ASINTOMÁTICAS Y LA TRANSMISIÓN. ➡️ Mientras que las Nerdy Girls siguen soñando de un mundo donde la transmisión se prueba explícitamente en los ensayos clínicos (☎️ llámenos la próxima vez), los datos siguen llegando de todo el mundo y sugieren Read more…
July 21, 2021
Do monoclonal antibody treatments help for COVID-19 infection, and where do I get them?
Treatments
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Short answer: Yes. For people with COVID-19 infections who do not need to be hospitalized and who are at high risk of progressing to severe illness, monoclonal antibody therapies can reduce the risk of hospitalization and death. For the long answer, keep reading! Monoclonal antibody therapies use laboratory made antibodies that are similar to Read more…
July 21, 2021
Do immunocompromised people need a third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine?
Vaccines
Vijaya Knight, MD PhD (D)ABMLI
A. Maybe. Emerging data suggest that a third dose of COVID-19 vaccine can induce a better immune response in some immunocompromised people. The CDC is expected to meet in the near future to discuss a possible 3-dose vaccine regimen for immunocompromised people. In the meantime, the CDC has stated that the current vaccine regimen may Read more…
July 20, 2021
You’ve got to be kidding me: Monkeypox?!
General Health
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Yes, it’s true: CDC has confirmed a case of the rare tropical disease known as monkeypox in a Dallas, TX resident who recently returned from travel in Nigeria. Here’s what you need to know about monkeypox. First of all, unless you spend time in central or western Africa, you’re probably not going to get it. Read more…
July 19, 2021
¡Ayuda! ¿Estoy languideciendo?
Mental Health Posts en Español
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R. No tema… la Dra. Aparna Kumar, especialista en salud mental, ¡está aquí para hablar sobre esta condición! 😢 ¿Qué es la languidez? Languidecer es vivir pero tener poca alegría, propósito o objetivo. Es pasar por los movimientos de la vida diaria, pero no sentirse bien al respecto. También puede resultar difícil dar los siguientes Read more…
July 19, 2021
Why might Delta be more transmissible?
Biology/Immunity COVID Variants
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: In the words of virologist Dr. Angela Rasmussen, “people infected with Delta are shedding a s**t-ton more virus than with earlier variants.” A newly released study has provided some clues to Delta’s transmissibility tricks by testing viral loads in quarantined close contacts of confirmed cases. Contacts were tested daily by PCR, and the course Read more…
July 17, 2021
¿Tengo derecho a saber si los trabajadores de la salud que me atienden han recibido la vacuna COVID-19?
Posts en Español
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: Absolutamente puede preguntarle a su médico👨⚕️ (o cualquier otro profesional con el que esté interactuando) si recibió la vacuna COVID-19. Pero no tienen que responder. No tiene derecho a conocer el estado de sus vacunas. Pero si se sentiría incómodo con un “no” o una no respuesta, debe sentirse empoderado para discutir esa inquietud Read more…
July 17, 2021
Can I get a COVID-19 vaccine if I am pregnant, trying to get pregnant, or think I might want to get pregnant soon?
Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Yes. The scientific evidence available to date points to COVID-19 vaccines being safe and effective during pregnancy and having no negative impact on fertility. While pregnant people were not enrolled in the vaccine trials, 23 people got pregnant during the Pfizer trial and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has now Read more…
July 16, 2021
Si tuve COVID, ¿Aún necesito vacunarme?
Vaccines Videos
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R. Este breve video creado por nuestros colegas en el Wisconsin Department of Health Services (Departamento de Servicios para la Salud del estado de Wisconsin) en EE.UU. ofrece la respuesta: También ofrecemos una respuesta más detallada en una publicación anterior. Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
July 15, 2021
Escucho muchas opiniones contradictorias sobre lo que es seguro y lo que no lo es. ¡Ayuda!
Posts en Español Uncertainty and Misinformation
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: Los humanos son malos para evaluar el riesgo. Somos aún peores para determinar si algo es un riesgo real o hipotético. Al desafiar nuestras suposiciones psicológicas, podemos ser consumidores más inteligentes de información científica. Nuestro sentido personal de lo que es arriesgado y lo que es seguro es una *sensación.* Y las sensaciones no Read more…
July 15, 2021
Should contact lens wearers take special precautions to avoid getting COVID-19?
General Health Infection and Spread
Verdena Jennings, DO
A: There is no evidence that the 45 million contact lens wearers in the US are at greater risk of getting COVID-19 than eyeglass wearers. Because the virus that causes COVID-19 is spread from person-to-person by respiratory droplets, there is little risk of spreading it by touching your eyes. The likelihood of getting COVID-19 by Read more…
July 14, 2021
¿Funcionan las vacunas contra COVID-19 para prevenir infecciones en los hogares de ancianos?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: ¡SÍ! Las vacunas de ARNm realmente funcionan, incluso en esta población de alto riesgo. Un nuevo estudio muestra el éxito real de las vacunas de ARNm para reducir la infección entre los residentes de hogares de ancianos. Muchas veces, las personas con varias enfermedades crónicas y personas mayores no se incluyen en los ensayos Read more…
July 14, 2021
Is the HPV vaccine safe?
Families/Kids General Health Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Yes! HPV vaccines have been shown to be very safe and effective! Though side effects can occur, they are typically mild and don’t cause any lasting problems. HPV vaccination reduces the risk of HPV infection, genital warts, cervical pre-cancers, and even cervical cancer! Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a super common virus that is the Read more…
July 13, 2021
¿Es una violación de la ley HIPAA si alguien me pregunta si he recibido la vacuna contra COVID-19 en EE.UU.?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
P: ¿Es una violación de la ley HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996) si alguien me pregunta si he recibido la vacuna contra COVID-19 en EE.UU.? R: No. Las empresas, empleador, familia, o amigos pueden preguntarle sobre el estatus de vacunación sin violar la ley HIPAA. La Ley de Tranferencia y Responsabilidad Read more…
July 13, 2021
Update on RSV Infections
Families/Kids General Health
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
RSV (respiratory syncytial virus infection) is one of the dozens of viruses that can cause “the common cold.” But it’s one to watch out for: it’s highly contagious and unlike some of the other common cold causes, RSV can turn dangerous. Preemies, infants, young children; people with immune, lung, or heart disease; and older adults Read more…
July 12, 2021
Euro Cup heartbreak, big crowds, and Delta still rising – Update from England
COVID Variants Data and Metrics
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
🏴 POSTCARDS FROM ENGLAND 🏴: Euro Cup heartbreak, big crowds, and Delta still rising. The lads still did everyone proud, but the boisterous Euro Cup crowds may not have been the best news for COVID-19 cases over the past several weeks. Cases continue to rise in the UK, thanks to the more transmissible Delta variant Read more…
A: Last week, the United States Surgeon General issued and Advisory titled “Confronting Health Misinformation: The U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory on Building a Healthy Information Environment”. It outlines action steps for anyone to take to stop the spread of misinformation. For example, you can: -Learn how to identify and avoid sharing health misinformation -Engage with Read more…
UK’s Vaccine Rollout Dramatically Reduced COVID-19 Deaths
Data and Metrics Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A picture IS worth 1000 words. While the demographers among us had a hard time not seeing population pyramids here (please note this is days on the y axis, not age!), we think the image tells a pretty compelling story. Figure Source h/t to Nerdy Girl Dr. Alison Buttenheim for sharing this image on twitter! Read more…
July 21, 2021
¿Las vacunas contra COVID-19 reducen la transmisión?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: ¡SÍ! Continúa acumulándose evidencia de que algunas de las vacunas REDUCEN TANTO LAS INFECCIONES ASINTOMÁTICAS Y LA TRANSMISIÓN. ➡️ Mientras que las Nerdy Girls siguen soñando de un mundo donde la transmisión se prueba explícitamente en los ensayos clínicos (☎️ llámenos la próxima vez), los datos siguen llegando de todo el mundo y sugieren Read more…
July 21, 2021
Do monoclonal antibody treatments help for COVID-19 infection, and where do I get them?
Treatments
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Short answer: Yes. For people with COVID-19 infections who do not need to be hospitalized and who are at high risk of progressing to severe illness, monoclonal antibody therapies can reduce the risk of hospitalization and death. For the long answer, keep reading! Monoclonal antibody therapies use laboratory made antibodies that are similar to Read more…
July 21, 2021
Do immunocompromised people need a third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine?
Vaccines
Vijaya Knight, MD PhD (D)ABMLI
A. Maybe. Emerging data suggest that a third dose of COVID-19 vaccine can induce a better immune response in some immunocompromised people. The CDC is expected to meet in the near future to discuss a possible 3-dose vaccine regimen for immunocompromised people. In the meantime, the CDC has stated that the current vaccine regimen may Read more…
July 20, 2021
You’ve got to be kidding me: Monkeypox?!
General Health
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Yes, it’s true: CDC has confirmed a case of the rare tropical disease known as monkeypox in a Dallas, TX resident who recently returned from travel in Nigeria. Here’s what you need to know about monkeypox. First of all, unless you spend time in central or western Africa, you’re probably not going to get it. Read more…
July 19, 2021
¡Ayuda! ¿Estoy languideciendo?
Mental Health Posts en Español
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R. No tema… la Dra. Aparna Kumar, especialista en salud mental, ¡está aquí para hablar sobre esta condición! 😢 ¿Qué es la languidez? Languidecer es vivir pero tener poca alegría, propósito o objetivo. Es pasar por los movimientos de la vida diaria, pero no sentirse bien al respecto. También puede resultar difícil dar los siguientes Read more…
July 19, 2021
Why might Delta be more transmissible?
Biology/Immunity COVID Variants
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: In the words of virologist Dr. Angela Rasmussen, “people infected with Delta are shedding a s**t-ton more virus than with earlier variants.” A newly released study has provided some clues to Delta’s transmissibility tricks by testing viral loads in quarantined close contacts of confirmed cases. Contacts were tested daily by PCR, and the course Read more…
July 17, 2021
¿Tengo derecho a saber si los trabajadores de la salud que me atienden han recibido la vacuna COVID-19?
Posts en Español
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: Absolutamente puede preguntarle a su médico👨⚕️ (o cualquier otro profesional con el que esté interactuando) si recibió la vacuna COVID-19. Pero no tienen que responder. No tiene derecho a conocer el estado de sus vacunas. Pero si se sentiría incómodo con un “no” o una no respuesta, debe sentirse empoderado para discutir esa inquietud Read more…
July 17, 2021
Can I get a COVID-19 vaccine if I am pregnant, trying to get pregnant, or think I might want to get pregnant soon?
Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Yes. The scientific evidence available to date points to COVID-19 vaccines being safe and effective during pregnancy and having no negative impact on fertility. While pregnant people were not enrolled in the vaccine trials, 23 people got pregnant during the Pfizer trial and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has now Read more…
July 16, 2021
Si tuve COVID, ¿Aún necesito vacunarme?
Vaccines Videos
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R. Este breve video creado por nuestros colegas en el Wisconsin Department of Health Services (Departamento de Servicios para la Salud del estado de Wisconsin) en EE.UU. ofrece la respuesta: También ofrecemos una respuesta más detallada en una publicación anterior. Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
July 15, 2021
Escucho muchas opiniones contradictorias sobre lo que es seguro y lo que no lo es. ¡Ayuda!
Posts en Español Uncertainty and Misinformation
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: Los humanos son malos para evaluar el riesgo. Somos aún peores para determinar si algo es un riesgo real o hipotético. Al desafiar nuestras suposiciones psicológicas, podemos ser consumidores más inteligentes de información científica. Nuestro sentido personal de lo que es arriesgado y lo que es seguro es una *sensación.* Y las sensaciones no Read more…
July 15, 2021
Should contact lens wearers take special precautions to avoid getting COVID-19?
General Health Infection and Spread
Verdena Jennings, DO
A: There is no evidence that the 45 million contact lens wearers in the US are at greater risk of getting COVID-19 than eyeglass wearers. Because the virus that causes COVID-19 is spread from person-to-person by respiratory droplets, there is little risk of spreading it by touching your eyes. The likelihood of getting COVID-19 by Read more…
July 14, 2021
¿Funcionan las vacunas contra COVID-19 para prevenir infecciones en los hogares de ancianos?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: ¡SÍ! Las vacunas de ARNm realmente funcionan, incluso en esta población de alto riesgo. Un nuevo estudio muestra el éxito real de las vacunas de ARNm para reducir la infección entre los residentes de hogares de ancianos. Muchas veces, las personas con varias enfermedades crónicas y personas mayores no se incluyen en los ensayos Read more…
July 14, 2021
Is the HPV vaccine safe?
Families/Kids General Health Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Yes! HPV vaccines have been shown to be very safe and effective! Though side effects can occur, they are typically mild and don’t cause any lasting problems. HPV vaccination reduces the risk of HPV infection, genital warts, cervical pre-cancers, and even cervical cancer! Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a super common virus that is the Read more…
July 13, 2021
¿Es una violación de la ley HIPAA si alguien me pregunta si he recibido la vacuna contra COVID-19 en EE.UU.?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
P: ¿Es una violación de la ley HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996) si alguien me pregunta si he recibido la vacuna contra COVID-19 en EE.UU.? R: No. Las empresas, empleador, familia, o amigos pueden preguntarle sobre el estatus de vacunación sin violar la ley HIPAA. La Ley de Tranferencia y Responsabilidad Read more…
July 13, 2021
Update on RSV Infections
Families/Kids General Health
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
RSV (respiratory syncytial virus infection) is one of the dozens of viruses that can cause “the common cold.” But it’s one to watch out for: it’s highly contagious and unlike some of the other common cold causes, RSV can turn dangerous. Preemies, infants, young children; people with immune, lung, or heart disease; and older adults Read more…
July 12, 2021
Euro Cup heartbreak, big crowds, and Delta still rising – Update from England
COVID Variants Data and Metrics
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
🏴 POSTCARDS FROM ENGLAND 🏴: Euro Cup heartbreak, big crowds, and Delta still rising. The lads still did everyone proud, but the boisterous Euro Cup crowds may not have been the best news for COVID-19 cases over the past several weeks. Cases continue to rise in the UK, thanks to the more transmissible Delta variant Read more…
A picture IS worth 1000 words. While the demographers among us had a hard time not seeing population pyramids here (please note this is days on the y axis, not age!), we think the image tells a pretty compelling story. Figure Source h/t to Nerdy Girl Dr. Alison Buttenheim for sharing this image on twitter! Read more…
¿Las vacunas contra COVID-19 reducen la transmisión?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: ¡SÍ! Continúa acumulándose evidencia de que algunas de las vacunas REDUCEN TANTO LAS INFECCIONES ASINTOMÁTICAS Y LA TRANSMISIÓN. ➡️ Mientras que las Nerdy Girls siguen soñando de un mundo donde la transmisión se prueba explícitamente en los ensayos clínicos (☎️ llámenos la próxima vez), los datos siguen llegando de todo el mundo y sugieren Read more…
July 21, 2021
Do monoclonal antibody treatments help for COVID-19 infection, and where do I get them?
Treatments
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Short answer: Yes. For people with COVID-19 infections who do not need to be hospitalized and who are at high risk of progressing to severe illness, monoclonal antibody therapies can reduce the risk of hospitalization and death. For the long answer, keep reading! Monoclonal antibody therapies use laboratory made antibodies that are similar to Read more…
July 21, 2021
Do immunocompromised people need a third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine?
Vaccines
Vijaya Knight, MD PhD (D)ABMLI
A. Maybe. Emerging data suggest that a third dose of COVID-19 vaccine can induce a better immune response in some immunocompromised people. The CDC is expected to meet in the near future to discuss a possible 3-dose vaccine regimen for immunocompromised people. In the meantime, the CDC has stated that the current vaccine regimen may Read more…
July 20, 2021
You’ve got to be kidding me: Monkeypox?!
General Health
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Yes, it’s true: CDC has confirmed a case of the rare tropical disease known as monkeypox in a Dallas, TX resident who recently returned from travel in Nigeria. Here’s what you need to know about monkeypox. First of all, unless you spend time in central or western Africa, you’re probably not going to get it. Read more…
July 19, 2021
¡Ayuda! ¿Estoy languideciendo?
Mental Health Posts en Español
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R. No tema… la Dra. Aparna Kumar, especialista en salud mental, ¡está aquí para hablar sobre esta condición! 😢 ¿Qué es la languidez? Languidecer es vivir pero tener poca alegría, propósito o objetivo. Es pasar por los movimientos de la vida diaria, pero no sentirse bien al respecto. También puede resultar difícil dar los siguientes Read more…
July 19, 2021
Why might Delta be more transmissible?
Biology/Immunity COVID Variants
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: In the words of virologist Dr. Angela Rasmussen, “people infected with Delta are shedding a s**t-ton more virus than with earlier variants.” A newly released study has provided some clues to Delta’s transmissibility tricks by testing viral loads in quarantined close contacts of confirmed cases. Contacts were tested daily by PCR, and the course Read more…
July 17, 2021
¿Tengo derecho a saber si los trabajadores de la salud que me atienden han recibido la vacuna COVID-19?
Posts en Español
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: Absolutamente puede preguntarle a su médico👨⚕️ (o cualquier otro profesional con el que esté interactuando) si recibió la vacuna COVID-19. Pero no tienen que responder. No tiene derecho a conocer el estado de sus vacunas. Pero si se sentiría incómodo con un “no” o una no respuesta, debe sentirse empoderado para discutir esa inquietud Read more…
July 17, 2021
Can I get a COVID-19 vaccine if I am pregnant, trying to get pregnant, or think I might want to get pregnant soon?
Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Yes. The scientific evidence available to date points to COVID-19 vaccines being safe and effective during pregnancy and having no negative impact on fertility. While pregnant people were not enrolled in the vaccine trials, 23 people got pregnant during the Pfizer trial and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has now Read more…
July 16, 2021
Si tuve COVID, ¿Aún necesito vacunarme?
Vaccines Videos
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R. Este breve video creado por nuestros colegas en el Wisconsin Department of Health Services (Departamento de Servicios para la Salud del estado de Wisconsin) en EE.UU. ofrece la respuesta: También ofrecemos una respuesta más detallada en una publicación anterior. Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
July 15, 2021
Escucho muchas opiniones contradictorias sobre lo que es seguro y lo que no lo es. ¡Ayuda!
Posts en Español Uncertainty and Misinformation
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: Los humanos son malos para evaluar el riesgo. Somos aún peores para determinar si algo es un riesgo real o hipotético. Al desafiar nuestras suposiciones psicológicas, podemos ser consumidores más inteligentes de información científica. Nuestro sentido personal de lo que es arriesgado y lo que es seguro es una *sensación.* Y las sensaciones no Read more…
July 15, 2021
Should contact lens wearers take special precautions to avoid getting COVID-19?
General Health Infection and Spread
Verdena Jennings, DO
A: There is no evidence that the 45 million contact lens wearers in the US are at greater risk of getting COVID-19 than eyeglass wearers. Because the virus that causes COVID-19 is spread from person-to-person by respiratory droplets, there is little risk of spreading it by touching your eyes. The likelihood of getting COVID-19 by Read more…
July 14, 2021
¿Funcionan las vacunas contra COVID-19 para prevenir infecciones en los hogares de ancianos?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: ¡SÍ! Las vacunas de ARNm realmente funcionan, incluso en esta población de alto riesgo. Un nuevo estudio muestra el éxito real de las vacunas de ARNm para reducir la infección entre los residentes de hogares de ancianos. Muchas veces, las personas con varias enfermedades crónicas y personas mayores no se incluyen en los ensayos Read more…
July 14, 2021
Is the HPV vaccine safe?
Families/Kids General Health Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Yes! HPV vaccines have been shown to be very safe and effective! Though side effects can occur, they are typically mild and don’t cause any lasting problems. HPV vaccination reduces the risk of HPV infection, genital warts, cervical pre-cancers, and even cervical cancer! Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a super common virus that is the Read more…
July 13, 2021
¿Es una violación de la ley HIPAA si alguien me pregunta si he recibido la vacuna contra COVID-19 en EE.UU.?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
P: ¿Es una violación de la ley HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996) si alguien me pregunta si he recibido la vacuna contra COVID-19 en EE.UU.? R: No. Las empresas, empleador, familia, o amigos pueden preguntarle sobre el estatus de vacunación sin violar la ley HIPAA. La Ley de Tranferencia y Responsabilidad Read more…
July 13, 2021
Update on RSV Infections
Families/Kids General Health
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
RSV (respiratory syncytial virus infection) is one of the dozens of viruses that can cause “the common cold.” But it’s one to watch out for: it’s highly contagious and unlike some of the other common cold causes, RSV can turn dangerous. Preemies, infants, young children; people with immune, lung, or heart disease; and older adults Read more…
July 12, 2021
Euro Cup heartbreak, big crowds, and Delta still rising – Update from England
COVID Variants Data and Metrics
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
🏴 POSTCARDS FROM ENGLAND 🏴: Euro Cup heartbreak, big crowds, and Delta still rising. The lads still did everyone proud, but the boisterous Euro Cup crowds may not have been the best news for COVID-19 cases over the past several weeks. Cases continue to rise in the UK, thanks to the more transmissible Delta variant Read more…
R: ¡SÍ! Continúa acumulándose evidencia de que algunas de las vacunas REDUCEN TANTO LAS INFECCIONES ASINTOMÁTICAS Y LA TRANSMISIÓN. ➡️ Mientras que las Nerdy Girls siguen soñando de un mundo donde la transmisión se prueba explícitamente en los ensayos clínicos (☎️ llámenos la próxima vez), los datos siguen llegando de todo el mundo y sugieren Read more…
Do monoclonal antibody treatments help for COVID-19 infection, and where do I get them?
Treatments
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Short answer: Yes. For people with COVID-19 infections who do not need to be hospitalized and who are at high risk of progressing to severe illness, monoclonal antibody therapies can reduce the risk of hospitalization and death. For the long answer, keep reading! Monoclonal antibody therapies use laboratory made antibodies that are similar to Read more…
July 21, 2021
Do immunocompromised people need a third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine?
Vaccines
Vijaya Knight, MD PhD (D)ABMLI
A. Maybe. Emerging data suggest that a third dose of COVID-19 vaccine can induce a better immune response in some immunocompromised people. The CDC is expected to meet in the near future to discuss a possible 3-dose vaccine regimen for immunocompromised people. In the meantime, the CDC has stated that the current vaccine regimen may Read more…
July 20, 2021
You’ve got to be kidding me: Monkeypox?!
General Health
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Yes, it’s true: CDC has confirmed a case of the rare tropical disease known as monkeypox in a Dallas, TX resident who recently returned from travel in Nigeria. Here’s what you need to know about monkeypox. First of all, unless you spend time in central or western Africa, you’re probably not going to get it. Read more…
July 19, 2021
¡Ayuda! ¿Estoy languideciendo?
Mental Health Posts en Español
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R. No tema… la Dra. Aparna Kumar, especialista en salud mental, ¡está aquí para hablar sobre esta condición! 😢 ¿Qué es la languidez? Languidecer es vivir pero tener poca alegría, propósito o objetivo. Es pasar por los movimientos de la vida diaria, pero no sentirse bien al respecto. También puede resultar difícil dar los siguientes Read more…
July 19, 2021
Why might Delta be more transmissible?
Biology/Immunity COVID Variants
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: In the words of virologist Dr. Angela Rasmussen, “people infected with Delta are shedding a s**t-ton more virus than with earlier variants.” A newly released study has provided some clues to Delta’s transmissibility tricks by testing viral loads in quarantined close contacts of confirmed cases. Contacts were tested daily by PCR, and the course Read more…
July 17, 2021
¿Tengo derecho a saber si los trabajadores de la salud que me atienden han recibido la vacuna COVID-19?
Posts en Español
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: Absolutamente puede preguntarle a su médico👨⚕️ (o cualquier otro profesional con el que esté interactuando) si recibió la vacuna COVID-19. Pero no tienen que responder. No tiene derecho a conocer el estado de sus vacunas. Pero si se sentiría incómodo con un “no” o una no respuesta, debe sentirse empoderado para discutir esa inquietud Read more…
July 17, 2021
Can I get a COVID-19 vaccine if I am pregnant, trying to get pregnant, or think I might want to get pregnant soon?
Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Yes. The scientific evidence available to date points to COVID-19 vaccines being safe and effective during pregnancy and having no negative impact on fertility. While pregnant people were not enrolled in the vaccine trials, 23 people got pregnant during the Pfizer trial and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has now Read more…
July 16, 2021
Si tuve COVID, ¿Aún necesito vacunarme?
Vaccines Videos
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R. Este breve video creado por nuestros colegas en el Wisconsin Department of Health Services (Departamento de Servicios para la Salud del estado de Wisconsin) en EE.UU. ofrece la respuesta: También ofrecemos una respuesta más detallada en una publicación anterior. Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
July 15, 2021
Escucho muchas opiniones contradictorias sobre lo que es seguro y lo que no lo es. ¡Ayuda!
Posts en Español Uncertainty and Misinformation
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: Los humanos son malos para evaluar el riesgo. Somos aún peores para determinar si algo es un riesgo real o hipotético. Al desafiar nuestras suposiciones psicológicas, podemos ser consumidores más inteligentes de información científica. Nuestro sentido personal de lo que es arriesgado y lo que es seguro es una *sensación.* Y las sensaciones no Read more…
July 15, 2021
Should contact lens wearers take special precautions to avoid getting COVID-19?
General Health Infection and Spread
Verdena Jennings, DO
A: There is no evidence that the 45 million contact lens wearers in the US are at greater risk of getting COVID-19 than eyeglass wearers. Because the virus that causes COVID-19 is spread from person-to-person by respiratory droplets, there is little risk of spreading it by touching your eyes. The likelihood of getting COVID-19 by Read more…
July 14, 2021
¿Funcionan las vacunas contra COVID-19 para prevenir infecciones en los hogares de ancianos?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: ¡SÍ! Las vacunas de ARNm realmente funcionan, incluso en esta población de alto riesgo. Un nuevo estudio muestra el éxito real de las vacunas de ARNm para reducir la infección entre los residentes de hogares de ancianos. Muchas veces, las personas con varias enfermedades crónicas y personas mayores no se incluyen en los ensayos Read more…
July 14, 2021
Is the HPV vaccine safe?
Families/Kids General Health Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Yes! HPV vaccines have been shown to be very safe and effective! Though side effects can occur, they are typically mild and don’t cause any lasting problems. HPV vaccination reduces the risk of HPV infection, genital warts, cervical pre-cancers, and even cervical cancer! Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a super common virus that is the Read more…
July 13, 2021
¿Es una violación de la ley HIPAA si alguien me pregunta si he recibido la vacuna contra COVID-19 en EE.UU.?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
P: ¿Es una violación de la ley HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996) si alguien me pregunta si he recibido la vacuna contra COVID-19 en EE.UU.? R: No. Las empresas, empleador, familia, o amigos pueden preguntarle sobre el estatus de vacunación sin violar la ley HIPAA. La Ley de Tranferencia y Responsabilidad Read more…
July 13, 2021
Update on RSV Infections
Families/Kids General Health
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
RSV (respiratory syncytial virus infection) is one of the dozens of viruses that can cause “the common cold.” But it’s one to watch out for: it’s highly contagious and unlike some of the other common cold causes, RSV can turn dangerous. Preemies, infants, young children; people with immune, lung, or heart disease; and older adults Read more…
July 12, 2021
Euro Cup heartbreak, big crowds, and Delta still rising – Update from England
COVID Variants Data and Metrics
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
🏴 POSTCARDS FROM ENGLAND 🏴: Euro Cup heartbreak, big crowds, and Delta still rising. The lads still did everyone proud, but the boisterous Euro Cup crowds may not have been the best news for COVID-19 cases over the past several weeks. Cases continue to rise in the UK, thanks to the more transmissible Delta variant Read more…
A: Short answer: Yes. For people with COVID-19 infections who do not need to be hospitalized and who are at high risk of progressing to severe illness, monoclonal antibody therapies can reduce the risk of hospitalization and death. For the long answer, keep reading! Monoclonal antibody therapies use laboratory made antibodies that are similar to Read more…
Do immunocompromised people need a third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine?
Vaccines
Vijaya Knight, MD PhD (D)ABMLI
A. Maybe. Emerging data suggest that a third dose of COVID-19 vaccine can induce a better immune response in some immunocompromised people. The CDC is expected to meet in the near future to discuss a possible 3-dose vaccine regimen for immunocompromised people. In the meantime, the CDC has stated that the current vaccine regimen may Read more…
July 20, 2021
You’ve got to be kidding me: Monkeypox?!
General Health
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Yes, it’s true: CDC has confirmed a case of the rare tropical disease known as monkeypox in a Dallas, TX resident who recently returned from travel in Nigeria. Here’s what you need to know about monkeypox. First of all, unless you spend time in central or western Africa, you’re probably not going to get it. Read more…
July 19, 2021
¡Ayuda! ¿Estoy languideciendo?
Mental Health Posts en Español
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R. No tema… la Dra. Aparna Kumar, especialista en salud mental, ¡está aquí para hablar sobre esta condición! 😢 ¿Qué es la languidez? Languidecer es vivir pero tener poca alegría, propósito o objetivo. Es pasar por los movimientos de la vida diaria, pero no sentirse bien al respecto. También puede resultar difícil dar los siguientes Read more…
July 19, 2021
Why might Delta be more transmissible?
Biology/Immunity COVID Variants
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: In the words of virologist Dr. Angela Rasmussen, “people infected with Delta are shedding a s**t-ton more virus than with earlier variants.” A newly released study has provided some clues to Delta’s transmissibility tricks by testing viral loads in quarantined close contacts of confirmed cases. Contacts were tested daily by PCR, and the course Read more…
July 17, 2021
¿Tengo derecho a saber si los trabajadores de la salud que me atienden han recibido la vacuna COVID-19?
Posts en Español
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: Absolutamente puede preguntarle a su médico👨⚕️ (o cualquier otro profesional con el que esté interactuando) si recibió la vacuna COVID-19. Pero no tienen que responder. No tiene derecho a conocer el estado de sus vacunas. Pero si se sentiría incómodo con un “no” o una no respuesta, debe sentirse empoderado para discutir esa inquietud Read more…
July 17, 2021
Can I get a COVID-19 vaccine if I am pregnant, trying to get pregnant, or think I might want to get pregnant soon?
Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Yes. The scientific evidence available to date points to COVID-19 vaccines being safe and effective during pregnancy and having no negative impact on fertility. While pregnant people were not enrolled in the vaccine trials, 23 people got pregnant during the Pfizer trial and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has now Read more…
July 16, 2021
Si tuve COVID, ¿Aún necesito vacunarme?
Vaccines Videos
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R. Este breve video creado por nuestros colegas en el Wisconsin Department of Health Services (Departamento de Servicios para la Salud del estado de Wisconsin) en EE.UU. ofrece la respuesta: También ofrecemos una respuesta más detallada en una publicación anterior. Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
July 15, 2021
Escucho muchas opiniones contradictorias sobre lo que es seguro y lo que no lo es. ¡Ayuda!
Posts en Español Uncertainty and Misinformation
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: Los humanos son malos para evaluar el riesgo. Somos aún peores para determinar si algo es un riesgo real o hipotético. Al desafiar nuestras suposiciones psicológicas, podemos ser consumidores más inteligentes de información científica. Nuestro sentido personal de lo que es arriesgado y lo que es seguro es una *sensación.* Y las sensaciones no Read more…
July 15, 2021
Should contact lens wearers take special precautions to avoid getting COVID-19?
General Health Infection and Spread
Verdena Jennings, DO
A: There is no evidence that the 45 million contact lens wearers in the US are at greater risk of getting COVID-19 than eyeglass wearers. Because the virus that causes COVID-19 is spread from person-to-person by respiratory droplets, there is little risk of spreading it by touching your eyes. The likelihood of getting COVID-19 by Read more…
July 14, 2021
¿Funcionan las vacunas contra COVID-19 para prevenir infecciones en los hogares de ancianos?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: ¡SÍ! Las vacunas de ARNm realmente funcionan, incluso en esta población de alto riesgo. Un nuevo estudio muestra el éxito real de las vacunas de ARNm para reducir la infección entre los residentes de hogares de ancianos. Muchas veces, las personas con varias enfermedades crónicas y personas mayores no se incluyen en los ensayos Read more…
July 14, 2021
Is the HPV vaccine safe?
Families/Kids General Health Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Yes! HPV vaccines have been shown to be very safe and effective! Though side effects can occur, they are typically mild and don’t cause any lasting problems. HPV vaccination reduces the risk of HPV infection, genital warts, cervical pre-cancers, and even cervical cancer! Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a super common virus that is the Read more…
July 13, 2021
¿Es una violación de la ley HIPAA si alguien me pregunta si he recibido la vacuna contra COVID-19 en EE.UU.?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
P: ¿Es una violación de la ley HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996) si alguien me pregunta si he recibido la vacuna contra COVID-19 en EE.UU.? R: No. Las empresas, empleador, familia, o amigos pueden preguntarle sobre el estatus de vacunación sin violar la ley HIPAA. La Ley de Tranferencia y Responsabilidad Read more…
July 13, 2021
Update on RSV Infections
Families/Kids General Health
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
RSV (respiratory syncytial virus infection) is one of the dozens of viruses that can cause “the common cold.” But it’s one to watch out for: it’s highly contagious and unlike some of the other common cold causes, RSV can turn dangerous. Preemies, infants, young children; people with immune, lung, or heart disease; and older adults Read more…
July 12, 2021
Euro Cup heartbreak, big crowds, and Delta still rising – Update from England
COVID Variants Data and Metrics
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
🏴 POSTCARDS FROM ENGLAND 🏴: Euro Cup heartbreak, big crowds, and Delta still rising. The lads still did everyone proud, but the boisterous Euro Cup crowds may not have been the best news for COVID-19 cases over the past several weeks. Cases continue to rise in the UK, thanks to the more transmissible Delta variant Read more…
A. Maybe. Emerging data suggest that a third dose of COVID-19 vaccine can induce a better immune response in some immunocompromised people. The CDC is expected to meet in the near future to discuss a possible 3-dose vaccine regimen for immunocompromised people. In the meantime, the CDC has stated that the current vaccine regimen may Read more…
You’ve got to be kidding me: Monkeypox?!
General Health
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Yes, it’s true: CDC has confirmed a case of the rare tropical disease known as monkeypox in a Dallas, TX resident who recently returned from travel in Nigeria. Here’s what you need to know about monkeypox. First of all, unless you spend time in central or western Africa, you’re probably not going to get it. Read more…
July 19, 2021
¡Ayuda! ¿Estoy languideciendo?
Mental Health Posts en Español
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R. No tema… la Dra. Aparna Kumar, especialista en salud mental, ¡está aquí para hablar sobre esta condición! 😢 ¿Qué es la languidez? Languidecer es vivir pero tener poca alegría, propósito o objetivo. Es pasar por los movimientos de la vida diaria, pero no sentirse bien al respecto. También puede resultar difícil dar los siguientes Read more…
July 19, 2021
Why might Delta be more transmissible?
Biology/Immunity COVID Variants
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: In the words of virologist Dr. Angela Rasmussen, “people infected with Delta are shedding a s**t-ton more virus than with earlier variants.” A newly released study has provided some clues to Delta’s transmissibility tricks by testing viral loads in quarantined close contacts of confirmed cases. Contacts were tested daily by PCR, and the course Read more…
July 17, 2021
¿Tengo derecho a saber si los trabajadores de la salud que me atienden han recibido la vacuna COVID-19?
Posts en Español
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: Absolutamente puede preguntarle a su médico👨⚕️ (o cualquier otro profesional con el que esté interactuando) si recibió la vacuna COVID-19. Pero no tienen que responder. No tiene derecho a conocer el estado de sus vacunas. Pero si se sentiría incómodo con un “no” o una no respuesta, debe sentirse empoderado para discutir esa inquietud Read more…
July 17, 2021
Can I get a COVID-19 vaccine if I am pregnant, trying to get pregnant, or think I might want to get pregnant soon?
Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Yes. The scientific evidence available to date points to COVID-19 vaccines being safe and effective during pregnancy and having no negative impact on fertility. While pregnant people were not enrolled in the vaccine trials, 23 people got pregnant during the Pfizer trial and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has now Read more…
July 16, 2021
Si tuve COVID, ¿Aún necesito vacunarme?
Vaccines Videos
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R. Este breve video creado por nuestros colegas en el Wisconsin Department of Health Services (Departamento de Servicios para la Salud del estado de Wisconsin) en EE.UU. ofrece la respuesta: También ofrecemos una respuesta más detallada en una publicación anterior. Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
July 15, 2021
Escucho muchas opiniones contradictorias sobre lo que es seguro y lo que no lo es. ¡Ayuda!
Posts en Español Uncertainty and Misinformation
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: Los humanos son malos para evaluar el riesgo. Somos aún peores para determinar si algo es un riesgo real o hipotético. Al desafiar nuestras suposiciones psicológicas, podemos ser consumidores más inteligentes de información científica. Nuestro sentido personal de lo que es arriesgado y lo que es seguro es una *sensación.* Y las sensaciones no Read more…
July 15, 2021
Should contact lens wearers take special precautions to avoid getting COVID-19?
General Health Infection and Spread
Verdena Jennings, DO
A: There is no evidence that the 45 million contact lens wearers in the US are at greater risk of getting COVID-19 than eyeglass wearers. Because the virus that causes COVID-19 is spread from person-to-person by respiratory droplets, there is little risk of spreading it by touching your eyes. The likelihood of getting COVID-19 by Read more…
July 14, 2021
¿Funcionan las vacunas contra COVID-19 para prevenir infecciones en los hogares de ancianos?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: ¡SÍ! Las vacunas de ARNm realmente funcionan, incluso en esta población de alto riesgo. Un nuevo estudio muestra el éxito real de las vacunas de ARNm para reducir la infección entre los residentes de hogares de ancianos. Muchas veces, las personas con varias enfermedades crónicas y personas mayores no se incluyen en los ensayos Read more…
July 14, 2021
Is the HPV vaccine safe?
Families/Kids General Health Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Yes! HPV vaccines have been shown to be very safe and effective! Though side effects can occur, they are typically mild and don’t cause any lasting problems. HPV vaccination reduces the risk of HPV infection, genital warts, cervical pre-cancers, and even cervical cancer! Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a super common virus that is the Read more…
July 13, 2021
¿Es una violación de la ley HIPAA si alguien me pregunta si he recibido la vacuna contra COVID-19 en EE.UU.?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
P: ¿Es una violación de la ley HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996) si alguien me pregunta si he recibido la vacuna contra COVID-19 en EE.UU.? R: No. Las empresas, empleador, familia, o amigos pueden preguntarle sobre el estatus de vacunación sin violar la ley HIPAA. La Ley de Tranferencia y Responsabilidad Read more…
July 13, 2021
Update on RSV Infections
Families/Kids General Health
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
RSV (respiratory syncytial virus infection) is one of the dozens of viruses that can cause “the common cold.” But it’s one to watch out for: it’s highly contagious and unlike some of the other common cold causes, RSV can turn dangerous. Preemies, infants, young children; people with immune, lung, or heart disease; and older adults Read more…
July 12, 2021
Euro Cup heartbreak, big crowds, and Delta still rising – Update from England
COVID Variants Data and Metrics
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
🏴 POSTCARDS FROM ENGLAND 🏴: Euro Cup heartbreak, big crowds, and Delta still rising. The lads still did everyone proud, but the boisterous Euro Cup crowds may not have been the best news for COVID-19 cases over the past several weeks. Cases continue to rise in the UK, thanks to the more transmissible Delta variant Read more…
Yes, it’s true: CDC has confirmed a case of the rare tropical disease known as monkeypox in a Dallas, TX resident who recently returned from travel in Nigeria. Here’s what you need to know about monkeypox. First of all, unless you spend time in central or western Africa, you’re probably not going to get it. Read more…
¡Ayuda! ¿Estoy languideciendo?
Mental Health Posts en Español
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R. No tema… la Dra. Aparna Kumar, especialista en salud mental, ¡está aquí para hablar sobre esta condición! 😢 ¿Qué es la languidez? Languidecer es vivir pero tener poca alegría, propósito o objetivo. Es pasar por los movimientos de la vida diaria, pero no sentirse bien al respecto. También puede resultar difícil dar los siguientes Read more…
July 19, 2021
Why might Delta be more transmissible?
Biology/Immunity COVID Variants
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: In the words of virologist Dr. Angela Rasmussen, “people infected with Delta are shedding a s**t-ton more virus than with earlier variants.” A newly released study has provided some clues to Delta’s transmissibility tricks by testing viral loads in quarantined close contacts of confirmed cases. Contacts were tested daily by PCR, and the course Read more…
July 17, 2021
¿Tengo derecho a saber si los trabajadores de la salud que me atienden han recibido la vacuna COVID-19?
Posts en Español
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: Absolutamente puede preguntarle a su médico👨⚕️ (o cualquier otro profesional con el que esté interactuando) si recibió la vacuna COVID-19. Pero no tienen que responder. No tiene derecho a conocer el estado de sus vacunas. Pero si se sentiría incómodo con un “no” o una no respuesta, debe sentirse empoderado para discutir esa inquietud Read more…
July 17, 2021
Can I get a COVID-19 vaccine if I am pregnant, trying to get pregnant, or think I might want to get pregnant soon?
Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Yes. The scientific evidence available to date points to COVID-19 vaccines being safe and effective during pregnancy and having no negative impact on fertility. While pregnant people were not enrolled in the vaccine trials, 23 people got pregnant during the Pfizer trial and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has now Read more…
July 16, 2021
Si tuve COVID, ¿Aún necesito vacunarme?
Vaccines Videos
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R. Este breve video creado por nuestros colegas en el Wisconsin Department of Health Services (Departamento de Servicios para la Salud del estado de Wisconsin) en EE.UU. ofrece la respuesta: También ofrecemos una respuesta más detallada en una publicación anterior. Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
July 15, 2021
Escucho muchas opiniones contradictorias sobre lo que es seguro y lo que no lo es. ¡Ayuda!
Posts en Español Uncertainty and Misinformation
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: Los humanos son malos para evaluar el riesgo. Somos aún peores para determinar si algo es un riesgo real o hipotético. Al desafiar nuestras suposiciones psicológicas, podemos ser consumidores más inteligentes de información científica. Nuestro sentido personal de lo que es arriesgado y lo que es seguro es una *sensación.* Y las sensaciones no Read more…
July 15, 2021
Should contact lens wearers take special precautions to avoid getting COVID-19?
General Health Infection and Spread
Verdena Jennings, DO
A: There is no evidence that the 45 million contact lens wearers in the US are at greater risk of getting COVID-19 than eyeglass wearers. Because the virus that causes COVID-19 is spread from person-to-person by respiratory droplets, there is little risk of spreading it by touching your eyes. The likelihood of getting COVID-19 by Read more…
July 14, 2021
¿Funcionan las vacunas contra COVID-19 para prevenir infecciones en los hogares de ancianos?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: ¡SÍ! Las vacunas de ARNm realmente funcionan, incluso en esta población de alto riesgo. Un nuevo estudio muestra el éxito real de las vacunas de ARNm para reducir la infección entre los residentes de hogares de ancianos. Muchas veces, las personas con varias enfermedades crónicas y personas mayores no se incluyen en los ensayos Read more…
July 14, 2021
Is the HPV vaccine safe?
Families/Kids General Health Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Yes! HPV vaccines have been shown to be very safe and effective! Though side effects can occur, they are typically mild and don’t cause any lasting problems. HPV vaccination reduces the risk of HPV infection, genital warts, cervical pre-cancers, and even cervical cancer! Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a super common virus that is the Read more…
July 13, 2021
¿Es una violación de la ley HIPAA si alguien me pregunta si he recibido la vacuna contra COVID-19 en EE.UU.?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
P: ¿Es una violación de la ley HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996) si alguien me pregunta si he recibido la vacuna contra COVID-19 en EE.UU.? R: No. Las empresas, empleador, familia, o amigos pueden preguntarle sobre el estatus de vacunación sin violar la ley HIPAA. La Ley de Tranferencia y Responsabilidad Read more…
July 13, 2021
Update on RSV Infections
Families/Kids General Health
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
RSV (respiratory syncytial virus infection) is one of the dozens of viruses that can cause “the common cold.” But it’s one to watch out for: it’s highly contagious and unlike some of the other common cold causes, RSV can turn dangerous. Preemies, infants, young children; people with immune, lung, or heart disease; and older adults Read more…
July 12, 2021
Euro Cup heartbreak, big crowds, and Delta still rising – Update from England
COVID Variants Data and Metrics
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
🏴 POSTCARDS FROM ENGLAND 🏴: Euro Cup heartbreak, big crowds, and Delta still rising. The lads still did everyone proud, but the boisterous Euro Cup crowds may not have been the best news for COVID-19 cases over the past several weeks. Cases continue to rise in the UK, thanks to the more transmissible Delta variant Read more…
R. No tema… la Dra. Aparna Kumar, especialista en salud mental, ¡está aquí para hablar sobre esta condición! 😢 ¿Qué es la languidez? Languidecer es vivir pero tener poca alegría, propósito o objetivo. Es pasar por los movimientos de la vida diaria, pero no sentirse bien al respecto. También puede resultar difícil dar los siguientes Read more…
Why might Delta be more transmissible?
Biology/Immunity COVID Variants
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: In the words of virologist Dr. Angela Rasmussen, “people infected with Delta are shedding a s**t-ton more virus than with earlier variants.” A newly released study has provided some clues to Delta’s transmissibility tricks by testing viral loads in quarantined close contacts of confirmed cases. Contacts were tested daily by PCR, and the course Read more…
July 17, 2021
¿Tengo derecho a saber si los trabajadores de la salud que me atienden han recibido la vacuna COVID-19?
Posts en Español
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: Absolutamente puede preguntarle a su médico👨⚕️ (o cualquier otro profesional con el que esté interactuando) si recibió la vacuna COVID-19. Pero no tienen que responder. No tiene derecho a conocer el estado de sus vacunas. Pero si se sentiría incómodo con un “no” o una no respuesta, debe sentirse empoderado para discutir esa inquietud Read more…
July 17, 2021
Can I get a COVID-19 vaccine if I am pregnant, trying to get pregnant, or think I might want to get pregnant soon?
Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Yes. The scientific evidence available to date points to COVID-19 vaccines being safe and effective during pregnancy and having no negative impact on fertility. While pregnant people were not enrolled in the vaccine trials, 23 people got pregnant during the Pfizer trial and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has now Read more…
July 16, 2021
Si tuve COVID, ¿Aún necesito vacunarme?
Vaccines Videos
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R. Este breve video creado por nuestros colegas en el Wisconsin Department of Health Services (Departamento de Servicios para la Salud del estado de Wisconsin) en EE.UU. ofrece la respuesta: También ofrecemos una respuesta más detallada en una publicación anterior. Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
July 15, 2021
Escucho muchas opiniones contradictorias sobre lo que es seguro y lo que no lo es. ¡Ayuda!
Posts en Español Uncertainty and Misinformation
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: Los humanos son malos para evaluar el riesgo. Somos aún peores para determinar si algo es un riesgo real o hipotético. Al desafiar nuestras suposiciones psicológicas, podemos ser consumidores más inteligentes de información científica. Nuestro sentido personal de lo que es arriesgado y lo que es seguro es una *sensación.* Y las sensaciones no Read more…
July 15, 2021
Should contact lens wearers take special precautions to avoid getting COVID-19?
General Health Infection and Spread
Verdena Jennings, DO
A: There is no evidence that the 45 million contact lens wearers in the US are at greater risk of getting COVID-19 than eyeglass wearers. Because the virus that causes COVID-19 is spread from person-to-person by respiratory droplets, there is little risk of spreading it by touching your eyes. The likelihood of getting COVID-19 by Read more…
July 14, 2021
¿Funcionan las vacunas contra COVID-19 para prevenir infecciones en los hogares de ancianos?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: ¡SÍ! Las vacunas de ARNm realmente funcionan, incluso en esta población de alto riesgo. Un nuevo estudio muestra el éxito real de las vacunas de ARNm para reducir la infección entre los residentes de hogares de ancianos. Muchas veces, las personas con varias enfermedades crónicas y personas mayores no se incluyen en los ensayos Read more…
July 14, 2021
Is the HPV vaccine safe?
Families/Kids General Health Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Yes! HPV vaccines have been shown to be very safe and effective! Though side effects can occur, they are typically mild and don’t cause any lasting problems. HPV vaccination reduces the risk of HPV infection, genital warts, cervical pre-cancers, and even cervical cancer! Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a super common virus that is the Read more…
July 13, 2021
¿Es una violación de la ley HIPAA si alguien me pregunta si he recibido la vacuna contra COVID-19 en EE.UU.?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
P: ¿Es una violación de la ley HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996) si alguien me pregunta si he recibido la vacuna contra COVID-19 en EE.UU.? R: No. Las empresas, empleador, familia, o amigos pueden preguntarle sobre el estatus de vacunación sin violar la ley HIPAA. La Ley de Tranferencia y Responsabilidad Read more…
July 13, 2021
Update on RSV Infections
Families/Kids General Health
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
RSV (respiratory syncytial virus infection) is one of the dozens of viruses that can cause “the common cold.” But it’s one to watch out for: it’s highly contagious and unlike some of the other common cold causes, RSV can turn dangerous. Preemies, infants, young children; people with immune, lung, or heart disease; and older adults Read more…
July 12, 2021
Euro Cup heartbreak, big crowds, and Delta still rising – Update from England
COVID Variants Data and Metrics
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
🏴 POSTCARDS FROM ENGLAND 🏴: Euro Cup heartbreak, big crowds, and Delta still rising. The lads still did everyone proud, but the boisterous Euro Cup crowds may not have been the best news for COVID-19 cases over the past several weeks. Cases continue to rise in the UK, thanks to the more transmissible Delta variant Read more…
A: In the words of virologist Dr. Angela Rasmussen, “people infected with Delta are shedding a s**t-ton more virus than with earlier variants.” A newly released study has provided some clues to Delta’s transmissibility tricks by testing viral loads in quarantined close contacts of confirmed cases. Contacts were tested daily by PCR, and the course Read more…
¿Tengo derecho a saber si los trabajadores de la salud que me atienden han recibido la vacuna COVID-19?
Posts en Español
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: Absolutamente puede preguntarle a su médico👨⚕️ (o cualquier otro profesional con el que esté interactuando) si recibió la vacuna COVID-19. Pero no tienen que responder. No tiene derecho a conocer el estado de sus vacunas. Pero si se sentiría incómodo con un “no” o una no respuesta, debe sentirse empoderado para discutir esa inquietud Read more…
July 17, 2021
Can I get a COVID-19 vaccine if I am pregnant, trying to get pregnant, or think I might want to get pregnant soon?
Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Yes. The scientific evidence available to date points to COVID-19 vaccines being safe and effective during pregnancy and having no negative impact on fertility. While pregnant people were not enrolled in the vaccine trials, 23 people got pregnant during the Pfizer trial and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has now Read more…
July 16, 2021
Si tuve COVID, ¿Aún necesito vacunarme?
Vaccines Videos
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R. Este breve video creado por nuestros colegas en el Wisconsin Department of Health Services (Departamento de Servicios para la Salud del estado de Wisconsin) en EE.UU. ofrece la respuesta: También ofrecemos una respuesta más detallada en una publicación anterior. Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
July 15, 2021
Escucho muchas opiniones contradictorias sobre lo que es seguro y lo que no lo es. ¡Ayuda!
Posts en Español Uncertainty and Misinformation
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: Los humanos son malos para evaluar el riesgo. Somos aún peores para determinar si algo es un riesgo real o hipotético. Al desafiar nuestras suposiciones psicológicas, podemos ser consumidores más inteligentes de información científica. Nuestro sentido personal de lo que es arriesgado y lo que es seguro es una *sensación.* Y las sensaciones no Read more…
July 15, 2021
Should contact lens wearers take special precautions to avoid getting COVID-19?
General Health Infection and Spread
Verdena Jennings, DO
A: There is no evidence that the 45 million contact lens wearers in the US are at greater risk of getting COVID-19 than eyeglass wearers. Because the virus that causes COVID-19 is spread from person-to-person by respiratory droplets, there is little risk of spreading it by touching your eyes. The likelihood of getting COVID-19 by Read more…
July 14, 2021
¿Funcionan las vacunas contra COVID-19 para prevenir infecciones en los hogares de ancianos?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: ¡SÍ! Las vacunas de ARNm realmente funcionan, incluso en esta población de alto riesgo. Un nuevo estudio muestra el éxito real de las vacunas de ARNm para reducir la infección entre los residentes de hogares de ancianos. Muchas veces, las personas con varias enfermedades crónicas y personas mayores no se incluyen en los ensayos Read more…
July 14, 2021
Is the HPV vaccine safe?
Families/Kids General Health Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Yes! HPV vaccines have been shown to be very safe and effective! Though side effects can occur, they are typically mild and don’t cause any lasting problems. HPV vaccination reduces the risk of HPV infection, genital warts, cervical pre-cancers, and even cervical cancer! Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a super common virus that is the Read more…
July 13, 2021
¿Es una violación de la ley HIPAA si alguien me pregunta si he recibido la vacuna contra COVID-19 en EE.UU.?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
P: ¿Es una violación de la ley HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996) si alguien me pregunta si he recibido la vacuna contra COVID-19 en EE.UU.? R: No. Las empresas, empleador, familia, o amigos pueden preguntarle sobre el estatus de vacunación sin violar la ley HIPAA. La Ley de Tranferencia y Responsabilidad Read more…
July 13, 2021
Update on RSV Infections
Families/Kids General Health
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
RSV (respiratory syncytial virus infection) is one of the dozens of viruses that can cause “the common cold.” But it’s one to watch out for: it’s highly contagious and unlike some of the other common cold causes, RSV can turn dangerous. Preemies, infants, young children; people with immune, lung, or heart disease; and older adults Read more…
July 12, 2021
Euro Cup heartbreak, big crowds, and Delta still rising – Update from England
COVID Variants Data and Metrics
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
🏴 POSTCARDS FROM ENGLAND 🏴: Euro Cup heartbreak, big crowds, and Delta still rising. The lads still did everyone proud, but the boisterous Euro Cup crowds may not have been the best news for COVID-19 cases over the past several weeks. Cases continue to rise in the UK, thanks to the more transmissible Delta variant Read more…
R: Absolutamente puede preguntarle a su médico👨⚕️ (o cualquier otro profesional con el que esté interactuando) si recibió la vacuna COVID-19. Pero no tienen que responder. No tiene derecho a conocer el estado de sus vacunas. Pero si se sentiría incómodo con un “no” o una no respuesta, debe sentirse empoderado para discutir esa inquietud Read more…
Can I get a COVID-19 vaccine if I am pregnant, trying to get pregnant, or think I might want to get pregnant soon?
Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Yes. The scientific evidence available to date points to COVID-19 vaccines being safe and effective during pregnancy and having no negative impact on fertility. While pregnant people were not enrolled in the vaccine trials, 23 people got pregnant during the Pfizer trial and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has now Read more…
July 16, 2021
Si tuve COVID, ¿Aún necesito vacunarme?
Vaccines Videos
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R. Este breve video creado por nuestros colegas en el Wisconsin Department of Health Services (Departamento de Servicios para la Salud del estado de Wisconsin) en EE.UU. ofrece la respuesta: También ofrecemos una respuesta más detallada en una publicación anterior. Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
July 15, 2021
Escucho muchas opiniones contradictorias sobre lo que es seguro y lo que no lo es. ¡Ayuda!
Posts en Español Uncertainty and Misinformation
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: Los humanos son malos para evaluar el riesgo. Somos aún peores para determinar si algo es un riesgo real o hipotético. Al desafiar nuestras suposiciones psicológicas, podemos ser consumidores más inteligentes de información científica. Nuestro sentido personal de lo que es arriesgado y lo que es seguro es una *sensación.* Y las sensaciones no Read more…
July 15, 2021
Should contact lens wearers take special precautions to avoid getting COVID-19?
General Health Infection and Spread
Verdena Jennings, DO
A: There is no evidence that the 45 million contact lens wearers in the US are at greater risk of getting COVID-19 than eyeglass wearers. Because the virus that causes COVID-19 is spread from person-to-person by respiratory droplets, there is little risk of spreading it by touching your eyes. The likelihood of getting COVID-19 by Read more…
July 14, 2021
¿Funcionan las vacunas contra COVID-19 para prevenir infecciones en los hogares de ancianos?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: ¡SÍ! Las vacunas de ARNm realmente funcionan, incluso en esta población de alto riesgo. Un nuevo estudio muestra el éxito real de las vacunas de ARNm para reducir la infección entre los residentes de hogares de ancianos. Muchas veces, las personas con varias enfermedades crónicas y personas mayores no se incluyen en los ensayos Read more…
July 14, 2021
Is the HPV vaccine safe?
Families/Kids General Health Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Yes! HPV vaccines have been shown to be very safe and effective! Though side effects can occur, they are typically mild and don’t cause any lasting problems. HPV vaccination reduces the risk of HPV infection, genital warts, cervical pre-cancers, and even cervical cancer! Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a super common virus that is the Read more…
July 13, 2021
¿Es una violación de la ley HIPAA si alguien me pregunta si he recibido la vacuna contra COVID-19 en EE.UU.?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
P: ¿Es una violación de la ley HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996) si alguien me pregunta si he recibido la vacuna contra COVID-19 en EE.UU.? R: No. Las empresas, empleador, familia, o amigos pueden preguntarle sobre el estatus de vacunación sin violar la ley HIPAA. La Ley de Tranferencia y Responsabilidad Read more…
July 13, 2021
Update on RSV Infections
Families/Kids General Health
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
RSV (respiratory syncytial virus infection) is one of the dozens of viruses that can cause “the common cold.” But it’s one to watch out for: it’s highly contagious and unlike some of the other common cold causes, RSV can turn dangerous. Preemies, infants, young children; people with immune, lung, or heart disease; and older adults Read more…
July 12, 2021
Euro Cup heartbreak, big crowds, and Delta still rising – Update from England
COVID Variants Data and Metrics
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
🏴 POSTCARDS FROM ENGLAND 🏴: Euro Cup heartbreak, big crowds, and Delta still rising. The lads still did everyone proud, but the boisterous Euro Cup crowds may not have been the best news for COVID-19 cases over the past several weeks. Cases continue to rise in the UK, thanks to the more transmissible Delta variant Read more…
A: Yes. The scientific evidence available to date points to COVID-19 vaccines being safe and effective during pregnancy and having no negative impact on fertility. While pregnant people were not enrolled in the vaccine trials, 23 people got pregnant during the Pfizer trial and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has now Read more…
Si tuve COVID, ¿Aún necesito vacunarme?
Vaccines Videos
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R. Este breve video creado por nuestros colegas en el Wisconsin Department of Health Services (Departamento de Servicios para la Salud del estado de Wisconsin) en EE.UU. ofrece la respuesta: También ofrecemos una respuesta más detallada en una publicación anterior. Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
July 15, 2021
Escucho muchas opiniones contradictorias sobre lo que es seguro y lo que no lo es. ¡Ayuda!
Posts en Español Uncertainty and Misinformation
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: Los humanos son malos para evaluar el riesgo. Somos aún peores para determinar si algo es un riesgo real o hipotético. Al desafiar nuestras suposiciones psicológicas, podemos ser consumidores más inteligentes de información científica. Nuestro sentido personal de lo que es arriesgado y lo que es seguro es una *sensación.* Y las sensaciones no Read more…
July 15, 2021
Should contact lens wearers take special precautions to avoid getting COVID-19?
General Health Infection and Spread
Verdena Jennings, DO
A: There is no evidence that the 45 million contact lens wearers in the US are at greater risk of getting COVID-19 than eyeglass wearers. Because the virus that causes COVID-19 is spread from person-to-person by respiratory droplets, there is little risk of spreading it by touching your eyes. The likelihood of getting COVID-19 by Read more…
July 14, 2021
¿Funcionan las vacunas contra COVID-19 para prevenir infecciones en los hogares de ancianos?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: ¡SÍ! Las vacunas de ARNm realmente funcionan, incluso en esta población de alto riesgo. Un nuevo estudio muestra el éxito real de las vacunas de ARNm para reducir la infección entre los residentes de hogares de ancianos. Muchas veces, las personas con varias enfermedades crónicas y personas mayores no se incluyen en los ensayos Read more…
July 14, 2021
Is the HPV vaccine safe?
Families/Kids General Health Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Yes! HPV vaccines have been shown to be very safe and effective! Though side effects can occur, they are typically mild and don’t cause any lasting problems. HPV vaccination reduces the risk of HPV infection, genital warts, cervical pre-cancers, and even cervical cancer! Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a super common virus that is the Read more…
July 13, 2021
¿Es una violación de la ley HIPAA si alguien me pregunta si he recibido la vacuna contra COVID-19 en EE.UU.?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
P: ¿Es una violación de la ley HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996) si alguien me pregunta si he recibido la vacuna contra COVID-19 en EE.UU.? R: No. Las empresas, empleador, familia, o amigos pueden preguntarle sobre el estatus de vacunación sin violar la ley HIPAA. La Ley de Tranferencia y Responsabilidad Read more…
July 13, 2021
Update on RSV Infections
Families/Kids General Health
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
RSV (respiratory syncytial virus infection) is one of the dozens of viruses that can cause “the common cold.” But it’s one to watch out for: it’s highly contagious and unlike some of the other common cold causes, RSV can turn dangerous. Preemies, infants, young children; people with immune, lung, or heart disease; and older adults Read more…
July 12, 2021
Euro Cup heartbreak, big crowds, and Delta still rising – Update from England
COVID Variants Data and Metrics
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
🏴 POSTCARDS FROM ENGLAND 🏴: Euro Cup heartbreak, big crowds, and Delta still rising. The lads still did everyone proud, but the boisterous Euro Cup crowds may not have been the best news for COVID-19 cases over the past several weeks. Cases continue to rise in the UK, thanks to the more transmissible Delta variant Read more…
R. Este breve video creado por nuestros colegas en el Wisconsin Department of Health Services (Departamento de Servicios para la Salud del estado de Wisconsin) en EE.UU. ofrece la respuesta: También ofrecemos una respuesta más detallada en una publicación anterior. Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
Escucho muchas opiniones contradictorias sobre lo que es seguro y lo que no lo es. ¡Ayuda!
Posts en Español Uncertainty and Misinformation
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: Los humanos son malos para evaluar el riesgo. Somos aún peores para determinar si algo es un riesgo real o hipotético. Al desafiar nuestras suposiciones psicológicas, podemos ser consumidores más inteligentes de información científica. Nuestro sentido personal de lo que es arriesgado y lo que es seguro es una *sensación.* Y las sensaciones no Read more…
July 15, 2021
Should contact lens wearers take special precautions to avoid getting COVID-19?
General Health Infection and Spread
Verdena Jennings, DO
A: There is no evidence that the 45 million contact lens wearers in the US are at greater risk of getting COVID-19 than eyeglass wearers. Because the virus that causes COVID-19 is spread from person-to-person by respiratory droplets, there is little risk of spreading it by touching your eyes. The likelihood of getting COVID-19 by Read more…
July 14, 2021
¿Funcionan las vacunas contra COVID-19 para prevenir infecciones en los hogares de ancianos?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: ¡SÍ! Las vacunas de ARNm realmente funcionan, incluso en esta población de alto riesgo. Un nuevo estudio muestra el éxito real de las vacunas de ARNm para reducir la infección entre los residentes de hogares de ancianos. Muchas veces, las personas con varias enfermedades crónicas y personas mayores no se incluyen en los ensayos Read more…
July 14, 2021
Is the HPV vaccine safe?
Families/Kids General Health Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Yes! HPV vaccines have been shown to be very safe and effective! Though side effects can occur, they are typically mild and don’t cause any lasting problems. HPV vaccination reduces the risk of HPV infection, genital warts, cervical pre-cancers, and even cervical cancer! Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a super common virus that is the Read more…
July 13, 2021
¿Es una violación de la ley HIPAA si alguien me pregunta si he recibido la vacuna contra COVID-19 en EE.UU.?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
P: ¿Es una violación de la ley HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996) si alguien me pregunta si he recibido la vacuna contra COVID-19 en EE.UU.? R: No. Las empresas, empleador, familia, o amigos pueden preguntarle sobre el estatus de vacunación sin violar la ley HIPAA. La Ley de Tranferencia y Responsabilidad Read more…
July 13, 2021
Update on RSV Infections
Families/Kids General Health
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
RSV (respiratory syncytial virus infection) is one of the dozens of viruses that can cause “the common cold.” But it’s one to watch out for: it’s highly contagious and unlike some of the other common cold causes, RSV can turn dangerous. Preemies, infants, young children; people with immune, lung, or heart disease; and older adults Read more…
July 12, 2021
Euro Cup heartbreak, big crowds, and Delta still rising – Update from England
COVID Variants Data and Metrics
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
🏴 POSTCARDS FROM ENGLAND 🏴: Euro Cup heartbreak, big crowds, and Delta still rising. The lads still did everyone proud, but the boisterous Euro Cup crowds may not have been the best news for COVID-19 cases over the past several weeks. Cases continue to rise in the UK, thanks to the more transmissible Delta variant Read more…
R: Los humanos son malos para evaluar el riesgo. Somos aún peores para determinar si algo es un riesgo real o hipotético. Al desafiar nuestras suposiciones psicológicas, podemos ser consumidores más inteligentes de información científica. Nuestro sentido personal de lo que es arriesgado y lo que es seguro es una *sensación.* Y las sensaciones no Read more…
Should contact lens wearers take special precautions to avoid getting COVID-19?
General Health Infection and Spread
Verdena Jennings, DO
A: There is no evidence that the 45 million contact lens wearers in the US are at greater risk of getting COVID-19 than eyeglass wearers. Because the virus that causes COVID-19 is spread from person-to-person by respiratory droplets, there is little risk of spreading it by touching your eyes. The likelihood of getting COVID-19 by Read more…
July 14, 2021
¿Funcionan las vacunas contra COVID-19 para prevenir infecciones en los hogares de ancianos?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: ¡SÍ! Las vacunas de ARNm realmente funcionan, incluso en esta población de alto riesgo. Un nuevo estudio muestra el éxito real de las vacunas de ARNm para reducir la infección entre los residentes de hogares de ancianos. Muchas veces, las personas con varias enfermedades crónicas y personas mayores no se incluyen en los ensayos Read more…
July 14, 2021
Is the HPV vaccine safe?
Families/Kids General Health Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Yes! HPV vaccines have been shown to be very safe and effective! Though side effects can occur, they are typically mild and don’t cause any lasting problems. HPV vaccination reduces the risk of HPV infection, genital warts, cervical pre-cancers, and even cervical cancer! Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a super common virus that is the Read more…
July 13, 2021
¿Es una violación de la ley HIPAA si alguien me pregunta si he recibido la vacuna contra COVID-19 en EE.UU.?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
P: ¿Es una violación de la ley HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996) si alguien me pregunta si he recibido la vacuna contra COVID-19 en EE.UU.? R: No. Las empresas, empleador, familia, o amigos pueden preguntarle sobre el estatus de vacunación sin violar la ley HIPAA. La Ley de Tranferencia y Responsabilidad Read more…
July 13, 2021
Update on RSV Infections
Families/Kids General Health
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
RSV (respiratory syncytial virus infection) is one of the dozens of viruses that can cause “the common cold.” But it’s one to watch out for: it’s highly contagious and unlike some of the other common cold causes, RSV can turn dangerous. Preemies, infants, young children; people with immune, lung, or heart disease; and older adults Read more…
July 12, 2021
Euro Cup heartbreak, big crowds, and Delta still rising – Update from England
COVID Variants Data and Metrics
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
🏴 POSTCARDS FROM ENGLAND 🏴: Euro Cup heartbreak, big crowds, and Delta still rising. The lads still did everyone proud, but the boisterous Euro Cup crowds may not have been the best news for COVID-19 cases over the past several weeks. Cases continue to rise in the UK, thanks to the more transmissible Delta variant Read more…
A: There is no evidence that the 45 million contact lens wearers in the US are at greater risk of getting COVID-19 than eyeglass wearers. Because the virus that causes COVID-19 is spread from person-to-person by respiratory droplets, there is little risk of spreading it by touching your eyes. The likelihood of getting COVID-19 by Read more…
¿Funcionan las vacunas contra COVID-19 para prevenir infecciones en los hogares de ancianos?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: ¡SÍ! Las vacunas de ARNm realmente funcionan, incluso en esta población de alto riesgo. Un nuevo estudio muestra el éxito real de las vacunas de ARNm para reducir la infección entre los residentes de hogares de ancianos. Muchas veces, las personas con varias enfermedades crónicas y personas mayores no se incluyen en los ensayos Read more…
July 14, 2021
Is the HPV vaccine safe?
Families/Kids General Health Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Yes! HPV vaccines have been shown to be very safe and effective! Though side effects can occur, they are typically mild and don’t cause any lasting problems. HPV vaccination reduces the risk of HPV infection, genital warts, cervical pre-cancers, and even cervical cancer! Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a super common virus that is the Read more…
July 13, 2021
¿Es una violación de la ley HIPAA si alguien me pregunta si he recibido la vacuna contra COVID-19 en EE.UU.?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
P: ¿Es una violación de la ley HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996) si alguien me pregunta si he recibido la vacuna contra COVID-19 en EE.UU.? R: No. Las empresas, empleador, familia, o amigos pueden preguntarle sobre el estatus de vacunación sin violar la ley HIPAA. La Ley de Tranferencia y Responsabilidad Read more…
July 13, 2021
Update on RSV Infections
Families/Kids General Health
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
RSV (respiratory syncytial virus infection) is one of the dozens of viruses that can cause “the common cold.” But it’s one to watch out for: it’s highly contagious and unlike some of the other common cold causes, RSV can turn dangerous. Preemies, infants, young children; people with immune, lung, or heart disease; and older adults Read more…
July 12, 2021
Euro Cup heartbreak, big crowds, and Delta still rising – Update from England
COVID Variants Data and Metrics
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
🏴 POSTCARDS FROM ENGLAND 🏴: Euro Cup heartbreak, big crowds, and Delta still rising. The lads still did everyone proud, but the boisterous Euro Cup crowds may not have been the best news for COVID-19 cases over the past several weeks. Cases continue to rise in the UK, thanks to the more transmissible Delta variant Read more…
R: ¡SÍ! Las vacunas de ARNm realmente funcionan, incluso en esta población de alto riesgo. Un nuevo estudio muestra el éxito real de las vacunas de ARNm para reducir la infección entre los residentes de hogares de ancianos. Muchas veces, las personas con varias enfermedades crónicas y personas mayores no se incluyen en los ensayos Read more…
Is the HPV vaccine safe?
Families/Kids General Health Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Yes! HPV vaccines have been shown to be very safe and effective! Though side effects can occur, they are typically mild and don’t cause any lasting problems. HPV vaccination reduces the risk of HPV infection, genital warts, cervical pre-cancers, and even cervical cancer! Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a super common virus that is the Read more…
July 13, 2021
¿Es una violación de la ley HIPAA si alguien me pregunta si he recibido la vacuna contra COVID-19 en EE.UU.?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
P: ¿Es una violación de la ley HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996) si alguien me pregunta si he recibido la vacuna contra COVID-19 en EE.UU.? R: No. Las empresas, empleador, familia, o amigos pueden preguntarle sobre el estatus de vacunación sin violar la ley HIPAA. La Ley de Tranferencia y Responsabilidad Read more…
July 13, 2021
Update on RSV Infections
Families/Kids General Health
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
RSV (respiratory syncytial virus infection) is one of the dozens of viruses that can cause “the common cold.” But it’s one to watch out for: it’s highly contagious and unlike some of the other common cold causes, RSV can turn dangerous. Preemies, infants, young children; people with immune, lung, or heart disease; and older adults Read more…
July 12, 2021
Euro Cup heartbreak, big crowds, and Delta still rising – Update from England
COVID Variants Data and Metrics
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
🏴 POSTCARDS FROM ENGLAND 🏴: Euro Cup heartbreak, big crowds, and Delta still rising. The lads still did everyone proud, but the boisterous Euro Cup crowds may not have been the best news for COVID-19 cases over the past several weeks. Cases continue to rise in the UK, thanks to the more transmissible Delta variant Read more…
A: Yes! HPV vaccines have been shown to be very safe and effective! Though side effects can occur, they are typically mild and don’t cause any lasting problems. HPV vaccination reduces the risk of HPV infection, genital warts, cervical pre-cancers, and even cervical cancer! Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a super common virus that is the Read more…
¿Es una violación de la ley HIPAA si alguien me pregunta si he recibido la vacuna contra COVID-19 en EE.UU.?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
P: ¿Es una violación de la ley HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996) si alguien me pregunta si he recibido la vacuna contra COVID-19 en EE.UU.? R: No. Las empresas, empleador, familia, o amigos pueden preguntarle sobre el estatus de vacunación sin violar la ley HIPAA. La Ley de Tranferencia y Responsabilidad Read more…
July 13, 2021
Update on RSV Infections
Families/Kids General Health
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
RSV (respiratory syncytial virus infection) is one of the dozens of viruses that can cause “the common cold.” But it’s one to watch out for: it’s highly contagious and unlike some of the other common cold causes, RSV can turn dangerous. Preemies, infants, young children; people with immune, lung, or heart disease; and older adults Read more…
July 12, 2021
Euro Cup heartbreak, big crowds, and Delta still rising – Update from England
COVID Variants Data and Metrics
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
🏴 POSTCARDS FROM ENGLAND 🏴: Euro Cup heartbreak, big crowds, and Delta still rising. The lads still did everyone proud, but the boisterous Euro Cup crowds may not have been the best news for COVID-19 cases over the past several weeks. Cases continue to rise in the UK, thanks to the more transmissible Delta variant Read more…
P: ¿Es una violación de la ley HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996) si alguien me pregunta si he recibido la vacuna contra COVID-19 en EE.UU.? R: No. Las empresas, empleador, familia, o amigos pueden preguntarle sobre el estatus de vacunación sin violar la ley HIPAA. La Ley de Tranferencia y Responsabilidad Read more…
Update on RSV Infections
Families/Kids General Health
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
RSV (respiratory syncytial virus infection) is one of the dozens of viruses that can cause “the common cold.” But it’s one to watch out for: it’s highly contagious and unlike some of the other common cold causes, RSV can turn dangerous. Preemies, infants, young children; people with immune, lung, or heart disease; and older adults Read more…
July 12, 2021
Euro Cup heartbreak, big crowds, and Delta still rising – Update from England
COVID Variants Data and Metrics
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
🏴 POSTCARDS FROM ENGLAND 🏴: Euro Cup heartbreak, big crowds, and Delta still rising. The lads still did everyone proud, but the boisterous Euro Cup crowds may not have been the best news for COVID-19 cases over the past several weeks. Cases continue to rise in the UK, thanks to the more transmissible Delta variant Read more…
RSV (respiratory syncytial virus infection) is one of the dozens of viruses that can cause “the common cold.” But it’s one to watch out for: it’s highly contagious and unlike some of the other common cold causes, RSV can turn dangerous. Preemies, infants, young children; people with immune, lung, or heart disease; and older adults Read more…
Euro Cup heartbreak, big crowds, and Delta still rising – Update from England
COVID Variants Data and Metrics
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
🏴 POSTCARDS FROM ENGLAND 🏴: Euro Cup heartbreak, big crowds, and Delta still rising. The lads still did everyone proud, but the boisterous Euro Cup crowds may not have been the best news for COVID-19 cases over the past several weeks. Cases continue to rise in the UK, thanks to the more transmissible Delta variant Read more…
🏴 POSTCARDS FROM ENGLAND 🏴: Euro Cup heartbreak, big crowds, and Delta still rising. The lads still did everyone proud, but the boisterous Euro Cup crowds may not have been the best news for COVID-19 cases over the past several weeks. Cases continue to rise in the UK, thanks to the more transmissible Delta variant Read more…