Am I the only one who missed regular medical appointments because of the pandemic?
Families/Kids Reopening Staying Safe
Verdena Jennings, DO
A: No, you are not alone. Over half of those surveyed who needed to seek medical care during early the months of 2020 missed getting that care. In a national survey of 1337 people, 41% said they skipped general medical care from March through mid-July 2020. Numbers were even higher for people who needed specific Read more…
“Hamilton” Cast & Crew Required to be Vaccinated
Vaccines
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
With Broadway making plans to re-open in the fall, the production of Hamilton was the first to announce that cast and crew will be required to be vaccinated. The production will not require audience members to show proof of vaccination. The announcement comes as many universities are announcing vaccine mandates for students returning in the Read more…
Resumen de eficacia de las vacunas.
Posts en Español Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Las distintas plataformas vacunales logran diferentes eficacias, con impactos distintos sobre las infecciones asintomáticas y leves, pero todas ↓ la enfermedad moderada y severa. En cualquier caso los completamente vacunados pueden infectarse e incluso desarrollar una enfermedad leve/moderada. Es por esto que las medidas de precaución se deben mantener hasta que la epidemia este más Read more…
Can I get the COVID-19 vaccine at the same time as another vaccine?
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Sure can! The COVID-19 vaccine can now be given with other vaccines. This is a change from the old recommendation that said to wait 2 weeks between the COVID-19 vaccine and other vaccines. Don’t delay and catch up on those vaccines! Initially, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended that the Read more…
Has the coronavirus been isolated?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Q: My uncle says scientists never isolated the virus and that therefore the vaccine is a hoax. What do I say to this? A: We recommend serving up a tasty truth sandwich. 🍞 First, state the truth: “That’s not true. SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, was isolated way back in January 2020 by separate Read more…
¿Las vacunas contra COVID-19 causan infertilidad?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
R: No existe evidencia científica que sugiera que las vacunas contra COVID-19 tengan un impacto negativo en la fertilidad en hombres o mujeres. Si bien, las vacunas no se probaron entre personas embarazadas para la autorización inicial de uso de emergencia de la Administración de Alimentos y Medicamentos de EE.UU. (FDA, por sus siglas en Read more…
How do I continue relationships with friends and family members with very different views on vaccines, masks, politics and life post COVID?
Mental Health
Christine Whelan, PhD
A: If you love them and want to continue to be in relationship with them, focus on the common ground instead of the areas where you disagree. From masks to vaccines, from coverups to conspiracy theories and beyond, global news (and all the politics that come with it) dominated personal conversation in the last year. Read more…
¡Estoy vacunado! ¿Qué hago con mi tarjeta de registro de vacunación COVID-19?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
R: Haga una copia, compártala con su médico, piense antes de compartirla en redes sociales, probablemente sea mejor no plastificar el original y no entre en pánico si la pierde. Aquí tiene la lista de “Haga esto, NO haga eso” para su nuevo papelito favorito. ¡Felicidades! Le han vacunado. Recibirá una pequeña tarjeta blanca que Read more…
Some Good News – Cases falling in the US
Data and Metrics
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
In the midst of CDC mask guidance chaos, some GOOD NEWS: ⬇️ Cases in the U.S. are down 23.6% in the past week to 35,442 daily cases (7 day moving average). ⬇️ Cases are down 85.8% since the peak of 250,037 cases on January 8, 2021. ⬇️ New hospital admissions are down 13.6% from the Read more…
Help! Am I languishing?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Do not fear….Dr. Aparna Kumar, psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, here to talk about this! 😿 What is languishing? It is living but having little joy, purpose, or aim. It is going through the motions of daily life but not feeling good about it and maybe even not being able to take the next steps. Read more…
¿Qué pasa con la Trombocitopenia Inmune Trombótica Inducida por Vacunas (VITT por su siglas en inglés) y esos extraños coágulos de sangre?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: Previamente los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades de EE.UU. (CDC por sus siglas en inglés) pusieron en “pausa” la vacuna de Johnson & Johnson para investigar los informes de raros coágulos de sangre potencialmente causados por Trombocitopenia Inmune Trombótica Inducida por Vacunas (VITT). Desde entonces se ha levantado la pausa. Read more…
Is the need to test different doses of the COVID-19 vaccine in kids versus adults related to differences in body size or weight?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: No. Testing of different doses in younger kids, compared to teens and adults, is related to potential differences in how the immune system responds to vaccines across different age groups. When we hear the word ‘dose’, we often think of medications. With medications, a certain level needs to be present in the blood for Read more…
Herd Immunity – Are we there yet?
Biology/Immunity
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
We’re getting more and more questions about herd immunity–are we there yet?! Your own nerdy girl Dr. Malia Jones published an essay on Slate.com this week that’s all about herd immunity, and we know you’ll want to check it out! Three points to take home: 1. Herd immunity is a policy goal, not a light Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Biology/Immunity Families/Kids Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Malia Jones of Dear Pandemic and Alison Bernstein of Mommy, PhD and SciMoms are teaming up to talk blood donations, CDC mask guidance, kids’ vaccines, and herd immunity. ➡️ Welcome, Intros, and chit chat (0:00-1:58) ➡️ Will blood donation after vaccination lessen my immunity or provide immunity to the person receiving my blood? (2:00-3:30) ➡️ Read more…
Is the rest of the world catching up in terms of COVID-19 vaccinations?
Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
A. Many countries are doing better than before, but most still lag really far behind countries like Israel, the UK, and the US. Increasing global coverage of vaccinations will be key to getting COVID-19 under control not just outside the US, but even inside the US. As a recap of our previous posts on this Read more…
CDC Mask Recommendation Update 5/14/21
Masks
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Q: What should I know about the new CDC recommendations allowing fully vaccinated people to lose the mask in most settings? A: The new CDC recommendations apply to fully vaccinated people only. This individual level policy change has complicated implications for population health. Like much of the last 15 months, nothing is written in stone. Read more…
CDC recommends the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for adolescents age 12-15!
Families/Kids Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (@CDC) is recommending the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for all adolescents age 12-15 following the May12th meeting of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). Big picture: The vaccine is safe and effective for these kids and clinicians are raring to start giving the vaccine to this age Read more…
Por que mi hijo de 12 a 15 años debe recibir la vacuna COVID-19?
Families/Kids Posts en Español Uncategorized Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Ayer mismo los EE.UU. aprobaron la vacuna Pfizer para uso de emergencia en adolescentes de 12 años o más. Esta es una guía creada por nuestros colaboradores médicos Impact para ayudarlos a decidir si sus hijos deben recibir la vacuna. Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
What is going on in India with the second wave of COVID-19?
Infection and Spread
Verdena Jennings, DO
A: India’s second wave of COVID-19 has come as a surprise to the world since the country was doing so well managing the pandemic. However, various conditions have created a perfect storm. Daily deaths are on the rise. There are not enough crematoriums to handle those who have died. A shortage of supplies, health care Read more…
Ohio Governor Announced Vaccine Lottery
Vaccines
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine just announced a $1,000,000 lottery drawing each week for 5 weeks starting in late May Ohio residents 18 and older who have gotten at least one vaccine dose are eligible. A separate lottery for under 18s has a different prize: A full ride at an Ohio state university. Governor DeWine Announces Read more…
A: No, you are not alone. Over half of those surveyed who needed to seek medical care during early the months of 2020 missed getting that care. In a national survey of 1337 people, 41% said they skipped general medical care from March through mid-July 2020. Numbers were even higher for people who needed specific Read more…
“Hamilton” Cast & Crew Required to be Vaccinated
VaccinesAlison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
With Broadway making plans to re-open in the fall, the production of Hamilton was the first to announce that cast and crew will be required to be vaccinated. The production will not require audience members to show proof of vaccination. The announcement comes as many universities are announcing vaccine mandates for students returning in the Read more…
Resumen de eficacia de las vacunas.
Posts en Español Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Las distintas plataformas vacunales logran diferentes eficacias, con impactos distintos sobre las infecciones asintomáticas y leves, pero todas ↓ la enfermedad moderada y severa. En cualquier caso los completamente vacunados pueden infectarse e incluso desarrollar una enfermedad leve/moderada. Es por esto que las medidas de precaución se deben mantener hasta que la epidemia este más Read more…
Can I get the COVID-19 vaccine at the same time as another vaccine?
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Sure can! The COVID-19 vaccine can now be given with other vaccines. This is a change from the old recommendation that said to wait 2 weeks between the COVID-19 vaccine and other vaccines. Don’t delay and catch up on those vaccines! Initially, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended that the Read more…
Has the coronavirus been isolated?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Q: My uncle says scientists never isolated the virus and that therefore the vaccine is a hoax. What do I say to this? A: We recommend serving up a tasty truth sandwich. 🍞 First, state the truth: “That’s not true. SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, was isolated way back in January 2020 by separate Read more…
¿Las vacunas contra COVID-19 causan infertilidad?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
R: No existe evidencia científica que sugiera que las vacunas contra COVID-19 tengan un impacto negativo en la fertilidad en hombres o mujeres. Si bien, las vacunas no se probaron entre personas embarazadas para la autorización inicial de uso de emergencia de la Administración de Alimentos y Medicamentos de EE.UU. (FDA, por sus siglas en Read more…
How do I continue relationships with friends and family members with very different views on vaccines, masks, politics and life post COVID?
Mental Health
Christine Whelan, PhD
A: If you love them and want to continue to be in relationship with them, focus on the common ground instead of the areas where you disagree. From masks to vaccines, from coverups to conspiracy theories and beyond, global news (and all the politics that come with it) dominated personal conversation in the last year. Read more…
¡Estoy vacunado! ¿Qué hago con mi tarjeta de registro de vacunación COVID-19?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
R: Haga una copia, compártala con su médico, piense antes de compartirla en redes sociales, probablemente sea mejor no plastificar el original y no entre en pánico si la pierde. Aquí tiene la lista de “Haga esto, NO haga eso” para su nuevo papelito favorito. ¡Felicidades! Le han vacunado. Recibirá una pequeña tarjeta blanca que Read more…
Some Good News – Cases falling in the US
Data and Metrics
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
In the midst of CDC mask guidance chaos, some GOOD NEWS: ⬇️ Cases in the U.S. are down 23.6% in the past week to 35,442 daily cases (7 day moving average). ⬇️ Cases are down 85.8% since the peak of 250,037 cases on January 8, 2021. ⬇️ New hospital admissions are down 13.6% from the Read more…
Help! Am I languishing?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Do not fear….Dr. Aparna Kumar, psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, here to talk about this! 😿 What is languishing? It is living but having little joy, purpose, or aim. It is going through the motions of daily life but not feeling good about it and maybe even not being able to take the next steps. Read more…
¿Qué pasa con la Trombocitopenia Inmune Trombótica Inducida por Vacunas (VITT por su siglas en inglés) y esos extraños coágulos de sangre?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: Previamente los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades de EE.UU. (CDC por sus siglas en inglés) pusieron en “pausa” la vacuna de Johnson & Johnson para investigar los informes de raros coágulos de sangre potencialmente causados por Trombocitopenia Inmune Trombótica Inducida por Vacunas (VITT). Desde entonces se ha levantado la pausa. Read more…
Is the need to test different doses of the COVID-19 vaccine in kids versus adults related to differences in body size or weight?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: No. Testing of different doses in younger kids, compared to teens and adults, is related to potential differences in how the immune system responds to vaccines across different age groups. When we hear the word ‘dose’, we often think of medications. With medications, a certain level needs to be present in the blood for Read more…
Herd Immunity – Are we there yet?
Biology/Immunity
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
We’re getting more and more questions about herd immunity–are we there yet?! Your own nerdy girl Dr. Malia Jones published an essay on Slate.com this week that’s all about herd immunity, and we know you’ll want to check it out! Three points to take home: 1. Herd immunity is a policy goal, not a light Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Biology/Immunity Families/Kids Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Malia Jones of Dear Pandemic and Alison Bernstein of Mommy, PhD and SciMoms are teaming up to talk blood donations, CDC mask guidance, kids’ vaccines, and herd immunity. ➡️ Welcome, Intros, and chit chat (0:00-1:58) ➡️ Will blood donation after vaccination lessen my immunity or provide immunity to the person receiving my blood? (2:00-3:30) ➡️ Read more…
Is the rest of the world catching up in terms of COVID-19 vaccinations?
Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
A. Many countries are doing better than before, but most still lag really far behind countries like Israel, the UK, and the US. Increasing global coverage of vaccinations will be key to getting COVID-19 under control not just outside the US, but even inside the US. As a recap of our previous posts on this Read more…
CDC Mask Recommendation Update 5/14/21
Masks
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Q: What should I know about the new CDC recommendations allowing fully vaccinated people to lose the mask in most settings? A: The new CDC recommendations apply to fully vaccinated people only. This individual level policy change has complicated implications for population health. Like much of the last 15 months, nothing is written in stone. Read more…
CDC recommends the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for adolescents age 12-15!
Families/Kids Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (@CDC) is recommending the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for all adolescents age 12-15 following the May12th meeting of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). Big picture: The vaccine is safe and effective for these kids and clinicians are raring to start giving the vaccine to this age Read more…
Por que mi hijo de 12 a 15 años debe recibir la vacuna COVID-19?
Families/Kids Posts en Español Uncategorized Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Ayer mismo los EE.UU. aprobaron la vacuna Pfizer para uso de emergencia en adolescentes de 12 años o más. Esta es una guía creada por nuestros colaboradores médicos Impact para ayudarlos a decidir si sus hijos deben recibir la vacuna. Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
What is going on in India with the second wave of COVID-19?
Infection and Spread
Verdena Jennings, DO
A: India’s second wave of COVID-19 has come as a surprise to the world since the country was doing so well managing the pandemic. However, various conditions have created a perfect storm. Daily deaths are on the rise. There are not enough crematoriums to handle those who have died. A shortage of supplies, health care Read more…
Ohio Governor Announced Vaccine Lottery
Vaccines
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine just announced a $1,000,000 lottery drawing each week for 5 weeks starting in late May Ohio residents 18 and older who have gotten at least one vaccine dose are eligible. A separate lottery for under 18s has a different prize: A full ride at an Ohio state university. Governor DeWine Announces Read more…
With Broadway making plans to re-open in the fall, the production of Hamilton was the first to announce that cast and crew will be required to be vaccinated. The production will not require audience members to show proof of vaccination. The announcement comes as many universities are announcing vaccine mandates for students returning in the Read more…
Resumen de eficacia de las vacunas.
Posts en Español VaccinesJennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Las distintas plataformas vacunales logran diferentes eficacias, con impactos distintos sobre las infecciones asintomáticas y leves, pero todas ↓ la enfermedad moderada y severa. En cualquier caso los completamente vacunados pueden infectarse e incluso desarrollar una enfermedad leve/moderada. Es por esto que las medidas de precaución se deben mantener hasta que la epidemia este más Read more…
Can I get the COVID-19 vaccine at the same time as another vaccine?
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Sure can! The COVID-19 vaccine can now be given with other vaccines. This is a change from the old recommendation that said to wait 2 weeks between the COVID-19 vaccine and other vaccines. Don’t delay and catch up on those vaccines! Initially, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended that the Read more…
Has the coronavirus been isolated?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Q: My uncle says scientists never isolated the virus and that therefore the vaccine is a hoax. What do I say to this? A: We recommend serving up a tasty truth sandwich. 🍞 First, state the truth: “That’s not true. SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, was isolated way back in January 2020 by separate Read more…
¿Las vacunas contra COVID-19 causan infertilidad?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
R: No existe evidencia científica que sugiera que las vacunas contra COVID-19 tengan un impacto negativo en la fertilidad en hombres o mujeres. Si bien, las vacunas no se probaron entre personas embarazadas para la autorización inicial de uso de emergencia de la Administración de Alimentos y Medicamentos de EE.UU. (FDA, por sus siglas en Read more…
How do I continue relationships with friends and family members with very different views on vaccines, masks, politics and life post COVID?
Mental Health
Christine Whelan, PhD
A: If you love them and want to continue to be in relationship with them, focus on the common ground instead of the areas where you disagree. From masks to vaccines, from coverups to conspiracy theories and beyond, global news (and all the politics that come with it) dominated personal conversation in the last year. Read more…
¡Estoy vacunado! ¿Qué hago con mi tarjeta de registro de vacunación COVID-19?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
R: Haga una copia, compártala con su médico, piense antes de compartirla en redes sociales, probablemente sea mejor no plastificar el original y no entre en pánico si la pierde. Aquí tiene la lista de “Haga esto, NO haga eso” para su nuevo papelito favorito. ¡Felicidades! Le han vacunado. Recibirá una pequeña tarjeta blanca que Read more…
Some Good News – Cases falling in the US
Data and Metrics
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
In the midst of CDC mask guidance chaos, some GOOD NEWS: ⬇️ Cases in the U.S. are down 23.6% in the past week to 35,442 daily cases (7 day moving average). ⬇️ Cases are down 85.8% since the peak of 250,037 cases on January 8, 2021. ⬇️ New hospital admissions are down 13.6% from the Read more…
Help! Am I languishing?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Do not fear….Dr. Aparna Kumar, psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, here to talk about this! 😿 What is languishing? It is living but having little joy, purpose, or aim. It is going through the motions of daily life but not feeling good about it and maybe even not being able to take the next steps. Read more…
¿Qué pasa con la Trombocitopenia Inmune Trombótica Inducida por Vacunas (VITT por su siglas en inglés) y esos extraños coágulos de sangre?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: Previamente los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades de EE.UU. (CDC por sus siglas en inglés) pusieron en “pausa” la vacuna de Johnson & Johnson para investigar los informes de raros coágulos de sangre potencialmente causados por Trombocitopenia Inmune Trombótica Inducida por Vacunas (VITT). Desde entonces se ha levantado la pausa. Read more…
Is the need to test different doses of the COVID-19 vaccine in kids versus adults related to differences in body size or weight?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: No. Testing of different doses in younger kids, compared to teens and adults, is related to potential differences in how the immune system responds to vaccines across different age groups. When we hear the word ‘dose’, we often think of medications. With medications, a certain level needs to be present in the blood for Read more…
Herd Immunity – Are we there yet?
Biology/Immunity
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
We’re getting more and more questions about herd immunity–are we there yet?! Your own nerdy girl Dr. Malia Jones published an essay on Slate.com this week that’s all about herd immunity, and we know you’ll want to check it out! Three points to take home: 1. Herd immunity is a policy goal, not a light Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Biology/Immunity Families/Kids Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Malia Jones of Dear Pandemic and Alison Bernstein of Mommy, PhD and SciMoms are teaming up to talk blood donations, CDC mask guidance, kids’ vaccines, and herd immunity. ➡️ Welcome, Intros, and chit chat (0:00-1:58) ➡️ Will blood donation after vaccination lessen my immunity or provide immunity to the person receiving my blood? (2:00-3:30) ➡️ Read more…
Is the rest of the world catching up in terms of COVID-19 vaccinations?
Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
A. Many countries are doing better than before, but most still lag really far behind countries like Israel, the UK, and the US. Increasing global coverage of vaccinations will be key to getting COVID-19 under control not just outside the US, but even inside the US. As a recap of our previous posts on this Read more…
CDC Mask Recommendation Update 5/14/21
Masks
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Q: What should I know about the new CDC recommendations allowing fully vaccinated people to lose the mask in most settings? A: The new CDC recommendations apply to fully vaccinated people only. This individual level policy change has complicated implications for population health. Like much of the last 15 months, nothing is written in stone. Read more…
CDC recommends the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for adolescents age 12-15!
Families/Kids Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (@CDC) is recommending the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for all adolescents age 12-15 following the May12th meeting of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). Big picture: The vaccine is safe and effective for these kids and clinicians are raring to start giving the vaccine to this age Read more…
Por que mi hijo de 12 a 15 años debe recibir la vacuna COVID-19?
Families/Kids Posts en Español Uncategorized Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Ayer mismo los EE.UU. aprobaron la vacuna Pfizer para uso de emergencia en adolescentes de 12 años o más. Esta es una guía creada por nuestros colaboradores médicos Impact para ayudarlos a decidir si sus hijos deben recibir la vacuna. Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
What is going on in India with the second wave of COVID-19?
Infection and Spread
Verdena Jennings, DO
A: India’s second wave of COVID-19 has come as a surprise to the world since the country was doing so well managing the pandemic. However, various conditions have created a perfect storm. Daily deaths are on the rise. There are not enough crematoriums to handle those who have died. A shortage of supplies, health care Read more…
Ohio Governor Announced Vaccine Lottery
Vaccines
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine just announced a $1,000,000 lottery drawing each week for 5 weeks starting in late May Ohio residents 18 and older who have gotten at least one vaccine dose are eligible. A separate lottery for under 18s has a different prize: A full ride at an Ohio state university. Governor DeWine Announces Read more…
Las distintas plataformas vacunales logran diferentes eficacias, con impactos distintos sobre las infecciones asintomáticas y leves, pero todas ↓ la enfermedad moderada y severa. En cualquier caso los completamente vacunados pueden infectarse e incluso desarrollar una enfermedad leve/moderada. Es por esto que las medidas de precaución se deben mantener hasta que la epidemia este más Read more…
Can I get the COVID-19 vaccine at the same time as another vaccine?
VaccinesSarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Sure can! The COVID-19 vaccine can now be given with other vaccines. This is a change from the old recommendation that said to wait 2 weeks between the COVID-19 vaccine and other vaccines. Don’t delay and catch up on those vaccines! Initially, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended that the Read more…
Has the coronavirus been isolated?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Q: My uncle says scientists never isolated the virus and that therefore the vaccine is a hoax. What do I say to this? A: We recommend serving up a tasty truth sandwich. 🍞 First, state the truth: “That’s not true. SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, was isolated way back in January 2020 by separate Read more…
¿Las vacunas contra COVID-19 causan infertilidad?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
R: No existe evidencia científica que sugiera que las vacunas contra COVID-19 tengan un impacto negativo en la fertilidad en hombres o mujeres. Si bien, las vacunas no se probaron entre personas embarazadas para la autorización inicial de uso de emergencia de la Administración de Alimentos y Medicamentos de EE.UU. (FDA, por sus siglas en Read more…
How do I continue relationships with friends and family members with very different views on vaccines, masks, politics and life post COVID?
Mental Health
Christine Whelan, PhD
A: If you love them and want to continue to be in relationship with them, focus on the common ground instead of the areas where you disagree. From masks to vaccines, from coverups to conspiracy theories and beyond, global news (and all the politics that come with it) dominated personal conversation in the last year. Read more…
¡Estoy vacunado! ¿Qué hago con mi tarjeta de registro de vacunación COVID-19?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
R: Haga una copia, compártala con su médico, piense antes de compartirla en redes sociales, probablemente sea mejor no plastificar el original y no entre en pánico si la pierde. Aquí tiene la lista de “Haga esto, NO haga eso” para su nuevo papelito favorito. ¡Felicidades! Le han vacunado. Recibirá una pequeña tarjeta blanca que Read more…
Some Good News – Cases falling in the US
Data and Metrics
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
In the midst of CDC mask guidance chaos, some GOOD NEWS: ⬇️ Cases in the U.S. are down 23.6% in the past week to 35,442 daily cases (7 day moving average). ⬇️ Cases are down 85.8% since the peak of 250,037 cases on January 8, 2021. ⬇️ New hospital admissions are down 13.6% from the Read more…
Help! Am I languishing?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Do not fear….Dr. Aparna Kumar, psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, here to talk about this! 😿 What is languishing? It is living but having little joy, purpose, or aim. It is going through the motions of daily life but not feeling good about it and maybe even not being able to take the next steps. Read more…
¿Qué pasa con la Trombocitopenia Inmune Trombótica Inducida por Vacunas (VITT por su siglas en inglés) y esos extraños coágulos de sangre?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: Previamente los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades de EE.UU. (CDC por sus siglas en inglés) pusieron en “pausa” la vacuna de Johnson & Johnson para investigar los informes de raros coágulos de sangre potencialmente causados por Trombocitopenia Inmune Trombótica Inducida por Vacunas (VITT). Desde entonces se ha levantado la pausa. Read more…
Is the need to test different doses of the COVID-19 vaccine in kids versus adults related to differences in body size or weight?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: No. Testing of different doses in younger kids, compared to teens and adults, is related to potential differences in how the immune system responds to vaccines across different age groups. When we hear the word ‘dose’, we often think of medications. With medications, a certain level needs to be present in the blood for Read more…
Herd Immunity – Are we there yet?
Biology/Immunity
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
We’re getting more and more questions about herd immunity–are we there yet?! Your own nerdy girl Dr. Malia Jones published an essay on Slate.com this week that’s all about herd immunity, and we know you’ll want to check it out! Three points to take home: 1. Herd immunity is a policy goal, not a light Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Biology/Immunity Families/Kids Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Malia Jones of Dear Pandemic and Alison Bernstein of Mommy, PhD and SciMoms are teaming up to talk blood donations, CDC mask guidance, kids’ vaccines, and herd immunity. ➡️ Welcome, Intros, and chit chat (0:00-1:58) ➡️ Will blood donation after vaccination lessen my immunity or provide immunity to the person receiving my blood? (2:00-3:30) ➡️ Read more…
Is the rest of the world catching up in terms of COVID-19 vaccinations?
Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
A. Many countries are doing better than before, but most still lag really far behind countries like Israel, the UK, and the US. Increasing global coverage of vaccinations will be key to getting COVID-19 under control not just outside the US, but even inside the US. As a recap of our previous posts on this Read more…
CDC Mask Recommendation Update 5/14/21
Masks
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Q: What should I know about the new CDC recommendations allowing fully vaccinated people to lose the mask in most settings? A: The new CDC recommendations apply to fully vaccinated people only. This individual level policy change has complicated implications for population health. Like much of the last 15 months, nothing is written in stone. Read more…
CDC recommends the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for adolescents age 12-15!
Families/Kids Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (@CDC) is recommending the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for all adolescents age 12-15 following the May12th meeting of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). Big picture: The vaccine is safe and effective for these kids and clinicians are raring to start giving the vaccine to this age Read more…
Por que mi hijo de 12 a 15 años debe recibir la vacuna COVID-19?
Families/Kids Posts en Español Uncategorized Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Ayer mismo los EE.UU. aprobaron la vacuna Pfizer para uso de emergencia en adolescentes de 12 años o más. Esta es una guía creada por nuestros colaboradores médicos Impact para ayudarlos a decidir si sus hijos deben recibir la vacuna. Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
What is going on in India with the second wave of COVID-19?
Infection and Spread
Verdena Jennings, DO
A: India’s second wave of COVID-19 has come as a surprise to the world since the country was doing so well managing the pandemic. However, various conditions have created a perfect storm. Daily deaths are on the rise. There are not enough crematoriums to handle those who have died. A shortage of supplies, health care Read more…
Ohio Governor Announced Vaccine Lottery
Vaccines
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine just announced a $1,000,000 lottery drawing each week for 5 weeks starting in late May Ohio residents 18 and older who have gotten at least one vaccine dose are eligible. A separate lottery for under 18s has a different prize: A full ride at an Ohio state university. Governor DeWine Announces Read more…
A: Sure can! The COVID-19 vaccine can now be given with other vaccines. This is a change from the old recommendation that said to wait 2 weeks between the COVID-19 vaccine and other vaccines. Don’t delay and catch up on those vaccines! Initially, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended that the Read more…
Has the coronavirus been isolated?
Uncertainty and MisinformationMalia Jones, PhD MPH
Q: My uncle says scientists never isolated the virus and that therefore the vaccine is a hoax. What do I say to this? A: We recommend serving up a tasty truth sandwich. 🍞 First, state the truth: “That’s not true. SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, was isolated way back in January 2020 by separate Read more…
¿Las vacunas contra COVID-19 causan infertilidad?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
R: No existe evidencia científica que sugiera que las vacunas contra COVID-19 tengan un impacto negativo en la fertilidad en hombres o mujeres. Si bien, las vacunas no se probaron entre personas embarazadas para la autorización inicial de uso de emergencia de la Administración de Alimentos y Medicamentos de EE.UU. (FDA, por sus siglas en Read more…
How do I continue relationships with friends and family members with very different views on vaccines, masks, politics and life post COVID?
Mental Health
Christine Whelan, PhD
A: If you love them and want to continue to be in relationship with them, focus on the common ground instead of the areas where you disagree. From masks to vaccines, from coverups to conspiracy theories and beyond, global news (and all the politics that come with it) dominated personal conversation in the last year. Read more…
¡Estoy vacunado! ¿Qué hago con mi tarjeta de registro de vacunación COVID-19?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
R: Haga una copia, compártala con su médico, piense antes de compartirla en redes sociales, probablemente sea mejor no plastificar el original y no entre en pánico si la pierde. Aquí tiene la lista de “Haga esto, NO haga eso” para su nuevo papelito favorito. ¡Felicidades! Le han vacunado. Recibirá una pequeña tarjeta blanca que Read more…
Some Good News – Cases falling in the US
Data and Metrics
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
In the midst of CDC mask guidance chaos, some GOOD NEWS: ⬇️ Cases in the U.S. are down 23.6% in the past week to 35,442 daily cases (7 day moving average). ⬇️ Cases are down 85.8% since the peak of 250,037 cases on January 8, 2021. ⬇️ New hospital admissions are down 13.6% from the Read more…
Help! Am I languishing?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Do not fear….Dr. Aparna Kumar, psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, here to talk about this! 😿 What is languishing? It is living but having little joy, purpose, or aim. It is going through the motions of daily life but not feeling good about it and maybe even not being able to take the next steps. Read more…
¿Qué pasa con la Trombocitopenia Inmune Trombótica Inducida por Vacunas (VITT por su siglas en inglés) y esos extraños coágulos de sangre?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: Previamente los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades de EE.UU. (CDC por sus siglas en inglés) pusieron en “pausa” la vacuna de Johnson & Johnson para investigar los informes de raros coágulos de sangre potencialmente causados por Trombocitopenia Inmune Trombótica Inducida por Vacunas (VITT). Desde entonces se ha levantado la pausa. Read more…
Is the need to test different doses of the COVID-19 vaccine in kids versus adults related to differences in body size or weight?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: No. Testing of different doses in younger kids, compared to teens and adults, is related to potential differences in how the immune system responds to vaccines across different age groups. When we hear the word ‘dose’, we often think of medications. With medications, a certain level needs to be present in the blood for Read more…
Herd Immunity – Are we there yet?
Biology/Immunity
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
We’re getting more and more questions about herd immunity–are we there yet?! Your own nerdy girl Dr. Malia Jones published an essay on Slate.com this week that’s all about herd immunity, and we know you’ll want to check it out! Three points to take home: 1. Herd immunity is a policy goal, not a light Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Biology/Immunity Families/Kids Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Malia Jones of Dear Pandemic and Alison Bernstein of Mommy, PhD and SciMoms are teaming up to talk blood donations, CDC mask guidance, kids’ vaccines, and herd immunity. ➡️ Welcome, Intros, and chit chat (0:00-1:58) ➡️ Will blood donation after vaccination lessen my immunity or provide immunity to the person receiving my blood? (2:00-3:30) ➡️ Read more…
Is the rest of the world catching up in terms of COVID-19 vaccinations?
Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
A. Many countries are doing better than before, but most still lag really far behind countries like Israel, the UK, and the US. Increasing global coverage of vaccinations will be key to getting COVID-19 under control not just outside the US, but even inside the US. As a recap of our previous posts on this Read more…
CDC Mask Recommendation Update 5/14/21
Masks
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Q: What should I know about the new CDC recommendations allowing fully vaccinated people to lose the mask in most settings? A: The new CDC recommendations apply to fully vaccinated people only. This individual level policy change has complicated implications for population health. Like much of the last 15 months, nothing is written in stone. Read more…
CDC recommends the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for adolescents age 12-15!
Families/Kids Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (@CDC) is recommending the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for all adolescents age 12-15 following the May12th meeting of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). Big picture: The vaccine is safe and effective for these kids and clinicians are raring to start giving the vaccine to this age Read more…
Por que mi hijo de 12 a 15 años debe recibir la vacuna COVID-19?
Families/Kids Posts en Español Uncategorized Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Ayer mismo los EE.UU. aprobaron la vacuna Pfizer para uso de emergencia en adolescentes de 12 años o más. Esta es una guía creada por nuestros colaboradores médicos Impact para ayudarlos a decidir si sus hijos deben recibir la vacuna. Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
What is going on in India with the second wave of COVID-19?
Infection and Spread
Verdena Jennings, DO
A: India’s second wave of COVID-19 has come as a surprise to the world since the country was doing so well managing the pandemic. However, various conditions have created a perfect storm. Daily deaths are on the rise. There are not enough crematoriums to handle those who have died. A shortage of supplies, health care Read more…
Ohio Governor Announced Vaccine Lottery
Vaccines
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine just announced a $1,000,000 lottery drawing each week for 5 weeks starting in late May Ohio residents 18 and older who have gotten at least one vaccine dose are eligible. A separate lottery for under 18s has a different prize: A full ride at an Ohio state university. Governor DeWine Announces Read more…
Q: My uncle says scientists never isolated the virus and that therefore the vaccine is a hoax. What do I say to this? A: We recommend serving up a tasty truth sandwich. 🍞 First, state the truth: “That’s not true. SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, was isolated way back in January 2020 by separate Read more…
¿Las vacunas contra COVID-19 causan infertilidad?
Posts en Español VaccinesTita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
R: No existe evidencia científica que sugiera que las vacunas contra COVID-19 tengan un impacto negativo en la fertilidad en hombres o mujeres. Si bien, las vacunas no se probaron entre personas embarazadas para la autorización inicial de uso de emergencia de la Administración de Alimentos y Medicamentos de EE.UU. (FDA, por sus siglas en Read more…
How do I continue relationships with friends and family members with very different views on vaccines, masks, politics and life post COVID?
Mental Health
Christine Whelan, PhD
A: If you love them and want to continue to be in relationship with them, focus on the common ground instead of the areas where you disagree. From masks to vaccines, from coverups to conspiracy theories and beyond, global news (and all the politics that come with it) dominated personal conversation in the last year. Read more…
¡Estoy vacunado! ¿Qué hago con mi tarjeta de registro de vacunación COVID-19?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
R: Haga una copia, compártala con su médico, piense antes de compartirla en redes sociales, probablemente sea mejor no plastificar el original y no entre en pánico si la pierde. Aquí tiene la lista de “Haga esto, NO haga eso” para su nuevo papelito favorito. ¡Felicidades! Le han vacunado. Recibirá una pequeña tarjeta blanca que Read more…
Some Good News – Cases falling in the US
Data and Metrics
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
In the midst of CDC mask guidance chaos, some GOOD NEWS: ⬇️ Cases in the U.S. are down 23.6% in the past week to 35,442 daily cases (7 day moving average). ⬇️ Cases are down 85.8% since the peak of 250,037 cases on January 8, 2021. ⬇️ New hospital admissions are down 13.6% from the Read more…
Help! Am I languishing?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Do not fear….Dr. Aparna Kumar, psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, here to talk about this! 😿 What is languishing? It is living but having little joy, purpose, or aim. It is going through the motions of daily life but not feeling good about it and maybe even not being able to take the next steps. Read more…
¿Qué pasa con la Trombocitopenia Inmune Trombótica Inducida por Vacunas (VITT por su siglas en inglés) y esos extraños coágulos de sangre?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: Previamente los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades de EE.UU. (CDC por sus siglas en inglés) pusieron en “pausa” la vacuna de Johnson & Johnson para investigar los informes de raros coágulos de sangre potencialmente causados por Trombocitopenia Inmune Trombótica Inducida por Vacunas (VITT). Desde entonces se ha levantado la pausa. Read more…
Is the need to test different doses of the COVID-19 vaccine in kids versus adults related to differences in body size or weight?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: No. Testing of different doses in younger kids, compared to teens and adults, is related to potential differences in how the immune system responds to vaccines across different age groups. When we hear the word ‘dose’, we often think of medications. With medications, a certain level needs to be present in the blood for Read more…
Herd Immunity – Are we there yet?
Biology/Immunity
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
We’re getting more and more questions about herd immunity–are we there yet?! Your own nerdy girl Dr. Malia Jones published an essay on Slate.com this week that’s all about herd immunity, and we know you’ll want to check it out! Three points to take home: 1. Herd immunity is a policy goal, not a light Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Biology/Immunity Families/Kids Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Malia Jones of Dear Pandemic and Alison Bernstein of Mommy, PhD and SciMoms are teaming up to talk blood donations, CDC mask guidance, kids’ vaccines, and herd immunity. ➡️ Welcome, Intros, and chit chat (0:00-1:58) ➡️ Will blood donation after vaccination lessen my immunity or provide immunity to the person receiving my blood? (2:00-3:30) ➡️ Read more…
Is the rest of the world catching up in terms of COVID-19 vaccinations?
Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
A. Many countries are doing better than before, but most still lag really far behind countries like Israel, the UK, and the US. Increasing global coverage of vaccinations will be key to getting COVID-19 under control not just outside the US, but even inside the US. As a recap of our previous posts on this Read more…
CDC Mask Recommendation Update 5/14/21
Masks
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Q: What should I know about the new CDC recommendations allowing fully vaccinated people to lose the mask in most settings? A: The new CDC recommendations apply to fully vaccinated people only. This individual level policy change has complicated implications for population health. Like much of the last 15 months, nothing is written in stone. Read more…
CDC recommends the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for adolescents age 12-15!
Families/Kids Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (@CDC) is recommending the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for all adolescents age 12-15 following the May12th meeting of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). Big picture: The vaccine is safe and effective for these kids and clinicians are raring to start giving the vaccine to this age Read more…
Por que mi hijo de 12 a 15 años debe recibir la vacuna COVID-19?
Families/Kids Posts en Español Uncategorized Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Ayer mismo los EE.UU. aprobaron la vacuna Pfizer para uso de emergencia en adolescentes de 12 años o más. Esta es una guía creada por nuestros colaboradores médicos Impact para ayudarlos a decidir si sus hijos deben recibir la vacuna. Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
What is going on in India with the second wave of COVID-19?
Infection and Spread
Verdena Jennings, DO
A: India’s second wave of COVID-19 has come as a surprise to the world since the country was doing so well managing the pandemic. However, various conditions have created a perfect storm. Daily deaths are on the rise. There are not enough crematoriums to handle those who have died. A shortage of supplies, health care Read more…
Ohio Governor Announced Vaccine Lottery
Vaccines
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine just announced a $1,000,000 lottery drawing each week for 5 weeks starting in late May Ohio residents 18 and older who have gotten at least one vaccine dose are eligible. A separate lottery for under 18s has a different prize: A full ride at an Ohio state university. Governor DeWine Announces Read more…
R: No existe evidencia científica que sugiera que las vacunas contra COVID-19 tengan un impacto negativo en la fertilidad en hombres o mujeres. Si bien, las vacunas no se probaron entre personas embarazadas para la autorización inicial de uso de emergencia de la Administración de Alimentos y Medicamentos de EE.UU. (FDA, por sus siglas en Read more…
How do I continue relationships with friends and family members with very different views on vaccines, masks, politics and life post COVID?
Mental HealthChristine Whelan, PhD
A: If you love them and want to continue to be in relationship with them, focus on the common ground instead of the areas where you disagree. From masks to vaccines, from coverups to conspiracy theories and beyond, global news (and all the politics that come with it) dominated personal conversation in the last year. Read more…
¡Estoy vacunado! ¿Qué hago con mi tarjeta de registro de vacunación COVID-19?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
R: Haga una copia, compártala con su médico, piense antes de compartirla en redes sociales, probablemente sea mejor no plastificar el original y no entre en pánico si la pierde. Aquí tiene la lista de “Haga esto, NO haga eso” para su nuevo papelito favorito. ¡Felicidades! Le han vacunado. Recibirá una pequeña tarjeta blanca que Read more…
Some Good News – Cases falling in the US
Data and Metrics
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
In the midst of CDC mask guidance chaos, some GOOD NEWS: ⬇️ Cases in the U.S. are down 23.6% in the past week to 35,442 daily cases (7 day moving average). ⬇️ Cases are down 85.8% since the peak of 250,037 cases on January 8, 2021. ⬇️ New hospital admissions are down 13.6% from the Read more…
Help! Am I languishing?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Do not fear….Dr. Aparna Kumar, psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, here to talk about this! 😿 What is languishing? It is living but having little joy, purpose, or aim. It is going through the motions of daily life but not feeling good about it and maybe even not being able to take the next steps. Read more…
¿Qué pasa con la Trombocitopenia Inmune Trombótica Inducida por Vacunas (VITT por su siglas en inglés) y esos extraños coágulos de sangre?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: Previamente los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades de EE.UU. (CDC por sus siglas en inglés) pusieron en “pausa” la vacuna de Johnson & Johnson para investigar los informes de raros coágulos de sangre potencialmente causados por Trombocitopenia Inmune Trombótica Inducida por Vacunas (VITT). Desde entonces se ha levantado la pausa. Read more…
Is the need to test different doses of the COVID-19 vaccine in kids versus adults related to differences in body size or weight?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: No. Testing of different doses in younger kids, compared to teens and adults, is related to potential differences in how the immune system responds to vaccines across different age groups. When we hear the word ‘dose’, we often think of medications. With medications, a certain level needs to be present in the blood for Read more…
Herd Immunity – Are we there yet?
Biology/Immunity
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
We’re getting more and more questions about herd immunity–are we there yet?! Your own nerdy girl Dr. Malia Jones published an essay on Slate.com this week that’s all about herd immunity, and we know you’ll want to check it out! Three points to take home: 1. Herd immunity is a policy goal, not a light Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Biology/Immunity Families/Kids Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Malia Jones of Dear Pandemic and Alison Bernstein of Mommy, PhD and SciMoms are teaming up to talk blood donations, CDC mask guidance, kids’ vaccines, and herd immunity. ➡️ Welcome, Intros, and chit chat (0:00-1:58) ➡️ Will blood donation after vaccination lessen my immunity or provide immunity to the person receiving my blood? (2:00-3:30) ➡️ Read more…
Is the rest of the world catching up in terms of COVID-19 vaccinations?
Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
A. Many countries are doing better than before, but most still lag really far behind countries like Israel, the UK, and the US. Increasing global coverage of vaccinations will be key to getting COVID-19 under control not just outside the US, but even inside the US. As a recap of our previous posts on this Read more…
CDC Mask Recommendation Update 5/14/21
Masks
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Q: What should I know about the new CDC recommendations allowing fully vaccinated people to lose the mask in most settings? A: The new CDC recommendations apply to fully vaccinated people only. This individual level policy change has complicated implications for population health. Like much of the last 15 months, nothing is written in stone. Read more…
CDC recommends the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for adolescents age 12-15!
Families/Kids Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (@CDC) is recommending the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for all adolescents age 12-15 following the May12th meeting of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). Big picture: The vaccine is safe and effective for these kids and clinicians are raring to start giving the vaccine to this age Read more…
Por que mi hijo de 12 a 15 años debe recibir la vacuna COVID-19?
Families/Kids Posts en Español Uncategorized Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Ayer mismo los EE.UU. aprobaron la vacuna Pfizer para uso de emergencia en adolescentes de 12 años o más. Esta es una guía creada por nuestros colaboradores médicos Impact para ayudarlos a decidir si sus hijos deben recibir la vacuna. Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
What is going on in India with the second wave of COVID-19?
Infection and Spread
Verdena Jennings, DO
A: India’s second wave of COVID-19 has come as a surprise to the world since the country was doing so well managing the pandemic. However, various conditions have created a perfect storm. Daily deaths are on the rise. There are not enough crematoriums to handle those who have died. A shortage of supplies, health care Read more…
Ohio Governor Announced Vaccine Lottery
Vaccines
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine just announced a $1,000,000 lottery drawing each week for 5 weeks starting in late May Ohio residents 18 and older who have gotten at least one vaccine dose are eligible. A separate lottery for under 18s has a different prize: A full ride at an Ohio state university. Governor DeWine Announces Read more…
A: If you love them and want to continue to be in relationship with them, focus on the common ground instead of the areas where you disagree. From masks to vaccines, from coverups to conspiracy theories and beyond, global news (and all the politics that come with it) dominated personal conversation in the last year. Read more…
¡Estoy vacunado! ¿Qué hago con mi tarjeta de registro de vacunación COVID-19?
Posts en Español VaccinesTita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
R: Haga una copia, compártala con su médico, piense antes de compartirla en redes sociales, probablemente sea mejor no plastificar el original y no entre en pánico si la pierde. Aquí tiene la lista de “Haga esto, NO haga eso” para su nuevo papelito favorito. ¡Felicidades! Le han vacunado. Recibirá una pequeña tarjeta blanca que Read more…
Some Good News – Cases falling in the US
Data and Metrics
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
In the midst of CDC mask guidance chaos, some GOOD NEWS: ⬇️ Cases in the U.S. are down 23.6% in the past week to 35,442 daily cases (7 day moving average). ⬇️ Cases are down 85.8% since the peak of 250,037 cases on January 8, 2021. ⬇️ New hospital admissions are down 13.6% from the Read more…
Help! Am I languishing?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Do not fear….Dr. Aparna Kumar, psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, here to talk about this! 😿 What is languishing? It is living but having little joy, purpose, or aim. It is going through the motions of daily life but not feeling good about it and maybe even not being able to take the next steps. Read more…
¿Qué pasa con la Trombocitopenia Inmune Trombótica Inducida por Vacunas (VITT por su siglas en inglés) y esos extraños coágulos de sangre?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: Previamente los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades de EE.UU. (CDC por sus siglas en inglés) pusieron en “pausa” la vacuna de Johnson & Johnson para investigar los informes de raros coágulos de sangre potencialmente causados por Trombocitopenia Inmune Trombótica Inducida por Vacunas (VITT). Desde entonces se ha levantado la pausa. Read more…
Is the need to test different doses of the COVID-19 vaccine in kids versus adults related to differences in body size or weight?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: No. Testing of different doses in younger kids, compared to teens and adults, is related to potential differences in how the immune system responds to vaccines across different age groups. When we hear the word ‘dose’, we often think of medications. With medications, a certain level needs to be present in the blood for Read more…
Herd Immunity – Are we there yet?
Biology/Immunity
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
We’re getting more and more questions about herd immunity–are we there yet?! Your own nerdy girl Dr. Malia Jones published an essay on Slate.com this week that’s all about herd immunity, and we know you’ll want to check it out! Three points to take home: 1. Herd immunity is a policy goal, not a light Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Biology/Immunity Families/Kids Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Malia Jones of Dear Pandemic and Alison Bernstein of Mommy, PhD and SciMoms are teaming up to talk blood donations, CDC mask guidance, kids’ vaccines, and herd immunity. ➡️ Welcome, Intros, and chit chat (0:00-1:58) ➡️ Will blood donation after vaccination lessen my immunity or provide immunity to the person receiving my blood? (2:00-3:30) ➡️ Read more…
Is the rest of the world catching up in terms of COVID-19 vaccinations?
Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
A. Many countries are doing better than before, but most still lag really far behind countries like Israel, the UK, and the US. Increasing global coverage of vaccinations will be key to getting COVID-19 under control not just outside the US, but even inside the US. As a recap of our previous posts on this Read more…
CDC Mask Recommendation Update 5/14/21
Masks
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Q: What should I know about the new CDC recommendations allowing fully vaccinated people to lose the mask in most settings? A: The new CDC recommendations apply to fully vaccinated people only. This individual level policy change has complicated implications for population health. Like much of the last 15 months, nothing is written in stone. Read more…
CDC recommends the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for adolescents age 12-15!
Families/Kids Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (@CDC) is recommending the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for all adolescents age 12-15 following the May12th meeting of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). Big picture: The vaccine is safe and effective for these kids and clinicians are raring to start giving the vaccine to this age Read more…
Por que mi hijo de 12 a 15 años debe recibir la vacuna COVID-19?
Families/Kids Posts en Español Uncategorized Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Ayer mismo los EE.UU. aprobaron la vacuna Pfizer para uso de emergencia en adolescentes de 12 años o más. Esta es una guía creada por nuestros colaboradores médicos Impact para ayudarlos a decidir si sus hijos deben recibir la vacuna. Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
What is going on in India with the second wave of COVID-19?
Infection and Spread
Verdena Jennings, DO
A: India’s second wave of COVID-19 has come as a surprise to the world since the country was doing so well managing the pandemic. However, various conditions have created a perfect storm. Daily deaths are on the rise. There are not enough crematoriums to handle those who have died. A shortage of supplies, health care Read more…
Ohio Governor Announced Vaccine Lottery
Vaccines
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine just announced a $1,000,000 lottery drawing each week for 5 weeks starting in late May Ohio residents 18 and older who have gotten at least one vaccine dose are eligible. A separate lottery for under 18s has a different prize: A full ride at an Ohio state university. Governor DeWine Announces Read more…
R: Haga una copia, compártala con su médico, piense antes de compartirla en redes sociales, probablemente sea mejor no plastificar el original y no entre en pánico si la pierde. Aquí tiene la lista de “Haga esto, NO haga eso” para su nuevo papelito favorito. ¡Felicidades! Le han vacunado. Recibirá una pequeña tarjeta blanca que Read more…
Some Good News – Cases falling in the US
Data and MetricsJennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
In the midst of CDC mask guidance chaos, some GOOD NEWS: ⬇️ Cases in the U.S. are down 23.6% in the past week to 35,442 daily cases (7 day moving average). ⬇️ Cases are down 85.8% since the peak of 250,037 cases on January 8, 2021. ⬇️ New hospital admissions are down 13.6% from the Read more…
Help! Am I languishing?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Do not fear….Dr. Aparna Kumar, psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, here to talk about this! 😿 What is languishing? It is living but having little joy, purpose, or aim. It is going through the motions of daily life but not feeling good about it and maybe even not being able to take the next steps. Read more…
¿Qué pasa con la Trombocitopenia Inmune Trombótica Inducida por Vacunas (VITT por su siglas en inglés) y esos extraños coágulos de sangre?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: Previamente los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades de EE.UU. (CDC por sus siglas en inglés) pusieron en “pausa” la vacuna de Johnson & Johnson para investigar los informes de raros coágulos de sangre potencialmente causados por Trombocitopenia Inmune Trombótica Inducida por Vacunas (VITT). Desde entonces se ha levantado la pausa. Read more…
Is the need to test different doses of the COVID-19 vaccine in kids versus adults related to differences in body size or weight?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: No. Testing of different doses in younger kids, compared to teens and adults, is related to potential differences in how the immune system responds to vaccines across different age groups. When we hear the word ‘dose’, we often think of medications. With medications, a certain level needs to be present in the blood for Read more…
Herd Immunity – Are we there yet?
Biology/Immunity
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
We’re getting more and more questions about herd immunity–are we there yet?! Your own nerdy girl Dr. Malia Jones published an essay on Slate.com this week that’s all about herd immunity, and we know you’ll want to check it out! Three points to take home: 1. Herd immunity is a policy goal, not a light Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Biology/Immunity Families/Kids Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Malia Jones of Dear Pandemic and Alison Bernstein of Mommy, PhD and SciMoms are teaming up to talk blood donations, CDC mask guidance, kids’ vaccines, and herd immunity. ➡️ Welcome, Intros, and chit chat (0:00-1:58) ➡️ Will blood donation after vaccination lessen my immunity or provide immunity to the person receiving my blood? (2:00-3:30) ➡️ Read more…
Is the rest of the world catching up in terms of COVID-19 vaccinations?
Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
A. Many countries are doing better than before, but most still lag really far behind countries like Israel, the UK, and the US. Increasing global coverage of vaccinations will be key to getting COVID-19 under control not just outside the US, but even inside the US. As a recap of our previous posts on this Read more…
CDC Mask Recommendation Update 5/14/21
Masks
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Q: What should I know about the new CDC recommendations allowing fully vaccinated people to lose the mask in most settings? A: The new CDC recommendations apply to fully vaccinated people only. This individual level policy change has complicated implications for population health. Like much of the last 15 months, nothing is written in stone. Read more…
CDC recommends the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for adolescents age 12-15!
Families/Kids Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (@CDC) is recommending the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for all adolescents age 12-15 following the May12th meeting of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). Big picture: The vaccine is safe and effective for these kids and clinicians are raring to start giving the vaccine to this age Read more…
Por que mi hijo de 12 a 15 años debe recibir la vacuna COVID-19?
Families/Kids Posts en Español Uncategorized Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Ayer mismo los EE.UU. aprobaron la vacuna Pfizer para uso de emergencia en adolescentes de 12 años o más. Esta es una guía creada por nuestros colaboradores médicos Impact para ayudarlos a decidir si sus hijos deben recibir la vacuna. Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
What is going on in India with the second wave of COVID-19?
Infection and Spread
Verdena Jennings, DO
A: India’s second wave of COVID-19 has come as a surprise to the world since the country was doing so well managing the pandemic. However, various conditions have created a perfect storm. Daily deaths are on the rise. There are not enough crematoriums to handle those who have died. A shortage of supplies, health care Read more…
Ohio Governor Announced Vaccine Lottery
Vaccines
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine just announced a $1,000,000 lottery drawing each week for 5 weeks starting in late May Ohio residents 18 and older who have gotten at least one vaccine dose are eligible. A separate lottery for under 18s has a different prize: A full ride at an Ohio state university. Governor DeWine Announces Read more…
In the midst of CDC mask guidance chaos, some GOOD NEWS: ⬇️ Cases in the U.S. are down 23.6% in the past week to 35,442 daily cases (7 day moving average). ⬇️ Cases are down 85.8% since the peak of 250,037 cases on January 8, 2021. ⬇️ New hospital admissions are down 13.6% from the Read more…
Help! Am I languishing?
Mental HealthAparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Do not fear….Dr. Aparna Kumar, psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, here to talk about this! 😿 What is languishing? It is living but having little joy, purpose, or aim. It is going through the motions of daily life but not feeling good about it and maybe even not being able to take the next steps. Read more…
¿Qué pasa con la Trombocitopenia Inmune Trombótica Inducida por Vacunas (VITT por su siglas en inglés) y esos extraños coágulos de sangre?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: Previamente los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades de EE.UU. (CDC por sus siglas en inglés) pusieron en “pausa” la vacuna de Johnson & Johnson para investigar los informes de raros coágulos de sangre potencialmente causados por Trombocitopenia Inmune Trombótica Inducida por Vacunas (VITT). Desde entonces se ha levantado la pausa. Read more…
Is the need to test different doses of the COVID-19 vaccine in kids versus adults related to differences in body size or weight?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: No. Testing of different doses in younger kids, compared to teens and adults, is related to potential differences in how the immune system responds to vaccines across different age groups. When we hear the word ‘dose’, we often think of medications. With medications, a certain level needs to be present in the blood for Read more…
Herd Immunity – Are we there yet?
Biology/Immunity
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
We’re getting more and more questions about herd immunity–are we there yet?! Your own nerdy girl Dr. Malia Jones published an essay on Slate.com this week that’s all about herd immunity, and we know you’ll want to check it out! Three points to take home: 1. Herd immunity is a policy goal, not a light Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Biology/Immunity Families/Kids Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Malia Jones of Dear Pandemic and Alison Bernstein of Mommy, PhD and SciMoms are teaming up to talk blood donations, CDC mask guidance, kids’ vaccines, and herd immunity. ➡️ Welcome, Intros, and chit chat (0:00-1:58) ➡️ Will blood donation after vaccination lessen my immunity or provide immunity to the person receiving my blood? (2:00-3:30) ➡️ Read more…
Is the rest of the world catching up in terms of COVID-19 vaccinations?
Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
A. Many countries are doing better than before, but most still lag really far behind countries like Israel, the UK, and the US. Increasing global coverage of vaccinations will be key to getting COVID-19 under control not just outside the US, but even inside the US. As a recap of our previous posts on this Read more…
CDC Mask Recommendation Update 5/14/21
Masks
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Q: What should I know about the new CDC recommendations allowing fully vaccinated people to lose the mask in most settings? A: The new CDC recommendations apply to fully vaccinated people only. This individual level policy change has complicated implications for population health. Like much of the last 15 months, nothing is written in stone. Read more…
CDC recommends the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for adolescents age 12-15!
Families/Kids Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (@CDC) is recommending the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for all adolescents age 12-15 following the May12th meeting of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). Big picture: The vaccine is safe and effective for these kids and clinicians are raring to start giving the vaccine to this age Read more…
Por que mi hijo de 12 a 15 años debe recibir la vacuna COVID-19?
Families/Kids Posts en Español Uncategorized Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Ayer mismo los EE.UU. aprobaron la vacuna Pfizer para uso de emergencia en adolescentes de 12 años o más. Esta es una guía creada por nuestros colaboradores médicos Impact para ayudarlos a decidir si sus hijos deben recibir la vacuna. Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
What is going on in India with the second wave of COVID-19?
Infection and Spread
Verdena Jennings, DO
A: India’s second wave of COVID-19 has come as a surprise to the world since the country was doing so well managing the pandemic. However, various conditions have created a perfect storm. Daily deaths are on the rise. There are not enough crematoriums to handle those who have died. A shortage of supplies, health care Read more…
Ohio Governor Announced Vaccine Lottery
Vaccines
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine just announced a $1,000,000 lottery drawing each week for 5 weeks starting in late May Ohio residents 18 and older who have gotten at least one vaccine dose are eligible. A separate lottery for under 18s has a different prize: A full ride at an Ohio state university. Governor DeWine Announces Read more…
Do not fear….Dr. Aparna Kumar, psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, here to talk about this! 😿 What is languishing? It is living but having little joy, purpose, or aim. It is going through the motions of daily life but not feeling good about it and maybe even not being able to take the next steps. Read more…
¿Qué pasa con la Trombocitopenia Inmune Trombótica Inducida por Vacunas (VITT por su siglas en inglés) y esos extraños coágulos de sangre?
Posts en Español VaccinesSandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: Previamente los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades de EE.UU. (CDC por sus siglas en inglés) pusieron en “pausa” la vacuna de Johnson & Johnson para investigar los informes de raros coágulos de sangre potencialmente causados por Trombocitopenia Inmune Trombótica Inducida por Vacunas (VITT). Desde entonces se ha levantado la pausa. Read more…
Is the need to test different doses of the COVID-19 vaccine in kids versus adults related to differences in body size or weight?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: No. Testing of different doses in younger kids, compared to teens and adults, is related to potential differences in how the immune system responds to vaccines across different age groups. When we hear the word ‘dose’, we often think of medications. With medications, a certain level needs to be present in the blood for Read more…
Herd Immunity – Are we there yet?
Biology/Immunity
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
We’re getting more and more questions about herd immunity–are we there yet?! Your own nerdy girl Dr. Malia Jones published an essay on Slate.com this week that’s all about herd immunity, and we know you’ll want to check it out! Three points to take home: 1. Herd immunity is a policy goal, not a light Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Biology/Immunity Families/Kids Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Malia Jones of Dear Pandemic and Alison Bernstein of Mommy, PhD and SciMoms are teaming up to talk blood donations, CDC mask guidance, kids’ vaccines, and herd immunity. ➡️ Welcome, Intros, and chit chat (0:00-1:58) ➡️ Will blood donation after vaccination lessen my immunity or provide immunity to the person receiving my blood? (2:00-3:30) ➡️ Read more…
Is the rest of the world catching up in terms of COVID-19 vaccinations?
Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
A. Many countries are doing better than before, but most still lag really far behind countries like Israel, the UK, and the US. Increasing global coverage of vaccinations will be key to getting COVID-19 under control not just outside the US, but even inside the US. As a recap of our previous posts on this Read more…
CDC Mask Recommendation Update 5/14/21
Masks
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Q: What should I know about the new CDC recommendations allowing fully vaccinated people to lose the mask in most settings? A: The new CDC recommendations apply to fully vaccinated people only. This individual level policy change has complicated implications for population health. Like much of the last 15 months, nothing is written in stone. Read more…
CDC recommends the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for adolescents age 12-15!
Families/Kids Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (@CDC) is recommending the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for all adolescents age 12-15 following the May12th meeting of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). Big picture: The vaccine is safe and effective for these kids and clinicians are raring to start giving the vaccine to this age Read more…
Por que mi hijo de 12 a 15 años debe recibir la vacuna COVID-19?
Families/Kids Posts en Español Uncategorized Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Ayer mismo los EE.UU. aprobaron la vacuna Pfizer para uso de emergencia en adolescentes de 12 años o más. Esta es una guía creada por nuestros colaboradores médicos Impact para ayudarlos a decidir si sus hijos deben recibir la vacuna. Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
What is going on in India with the second wave of COVID-19?
Infection and Spread
Verdena Jennings, DO
A: India’s second wave of COVID-19 has come as a surprise to the world since the country was doing so well managing the pandemic. However, various conditions have created a perfect storm. Daily deaths are on the rise. There are not enough crematoriums to handle those who have died. A shortage of supplies, health care Read more…
Ohio Governor Announced Vaccine Lottery
Vaccines
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine just announced a $1,000,000 lottery drawing each week for 5 weeks starting in late May Ohio residents 18 and older who have gotten at least one vaccine dose are eligible. A separate lottery for under 18s has a different prize: A full ride at an Ohio state university. Governor DeWine Announces Read more…
R: Previamente los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades de EE.UU. (CDC por sus siglas en inglés) pusieron en “pausa” la vacuna de Johnson & Johnson para investigar los informes de raros coágulos de sangre potencialmente causados por Trombocitopenia Inmune Trombótica Inducida por Vacunas (VITT). Desde entonces se ha levantado la pausa. Read more…
Is the need to test different doses of the COVID-19 vaccine in kids versus adults related to differences in body size or weight?
Families/Kids VaccinesAmanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: No. Testing of different doses in younger kids, compared to teens and adults, is related to potential differences in how the immune system responds to vaccines across different age groups. When we hear the word ‘dose’, we often think of medications. With medications, a certain level needs to be present in the blood for Read more…
Herd Immunity – Are we there yet?
Biology/Immunity
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
We’re getting more and more questions about herd immunity–are we there yet?! Your own nerdy girl Dr. Malia Jones published an essay on Slate.com this week that’s all about herd immunity, and we know you’ll want to check it out! Three points to take home: 1. Herd immunity is a policy goal, not a light Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Biology/Immunity Families/Kids Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Malia Jones of Dear Pandemic and Alison Bernstein of Mommy, PhD and SciMoms are teaming up to talk blood donations, CDC mask guidance, kids’ vaccines, and herd immunity. ➡️ Welcome, Intros, and chit chat (0:00-1:58) ➡️ Will blood donation after vaccination lessen my immunity or provide immunity to the person receiving my blood? (2:00-3:30) ➡️ Read more…
Is the rest of the world catching up in terms of COVID-19 vaccinations?
Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
A. Many countries are doing better than before, but most still lag really far behind countries like Israel, the UK, and the US. Increasing global coverage of vaccinations will be key to getting COVID-19 under control not just outside the US, but even inside the US. As a recap of our previous posts on this Read more…
CDC Mask Recommendation Update 5/14/21
Masks
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Q: What should I know about the new CDC recommendations allowing fully vaccinated people to lose the mask in most settings? A: The new CDC recommendations apply to fully vaccinated people only. This individual level policy change has complicated implications for population health. Like much of the last 15 months, nothing is written in stone. Read more…
CDC recommends the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for adolescents age 12-15!
Families/Kids Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (@CDC) is recommending the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for all adolescents age 12-15 following the May12th meeting of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). Big picture: The vaccine is safe and effective for these kids and clinicians are raring to start giving the vaccine to this age Read more…
Por que mi hijo de 12 a 15 años debe recibir la vacuna COVID-19?
Families/Kids Posts en Español Uncategorized Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Ayer mismo los EE.UU. aprobaron la vacuna Pfizer para uso de emergencia en adolescentes de 12 años o más. Esta es una guía creada por nuestros colaboradores médicos Impact para ayudarlos a decidir si sus hijos deben recibir la vacuna. Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
What is going on in India with the second wave of COVID-19?
Infection and Spread
Verdena Jennings, DO
A: India’s second wave of COVID-19 has come as a surprise to the world since the country was doing so well managing the pandemic. However, various conditions have created a perfect storm. Daily deaths are on the rise. There are not enough crematoriums to handle those who have died. A shortage of supplies, health care Read more…
Ohio Governor Announced Vaccine Lottery
Vaccines
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine just announced a $1,000,000 lottery drawing each week for 5 weeks starting in late May Ohio residents 18 and older who have gotten at least one vaccine dose are eligible. A separate lottery for under 18s has a different prize: A full ride at an Ohio state university. Governor DeWine Announces Read more…
A: No. Testing of different doses in younger kids, compared to teens and adults, is related to potential differences in how the immune system responds to vaccines across different age groups. When we hear the word ‘dose’, we often think of medications. With medications, a certain level needs to be present in the blood for Read more…
Herd Immunity – Are we there yet?
Biology/ImmunityMalia Jones, PhD MPH
We’re getting more and more questions about herd immunity–are we there yet?! Your own nerdy girl Dr. Malia Jones published an essay on Slate.com this week that’s all about herd immunity, and we know you’ll want to check it out! Three points to take home: 1. Herd immunity is a policy goal, not a light Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Biology/Immunity Families/Kids Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Malia Jones of Dear Pandemic and Alison Bernstein of Mommy, PhD and SciMoms are teaming up to talk blood donations, CDC mask guidance, kids’ vaccines, and herd immunity. ➡️ Welcome, Intros, and chit chat (0:00-1:58) ➡️ Will blood donation after vaccination lessen my immunity or provide immunity to the person receiving my blood? (2:00-3:30) ➡️ Read more…
Is the rest of the world catching up in terms of COVID-19 vaccinations?
Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
A. Many countries are doing better than before, but most still lag really far behind countries like Israel, the UK, and the US. Increasing global coverage of vaccinations will be key to getting COVID-19 under control not just outside the US, but even inside the US. As a recap of our previous posts on this Read more…
CDC Mask Recommendation Update 5/14/21
Masks
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Q: What should I know about the new CDC recommendations allowing fully vaccinated people to lose the mask in most settings? A: The new CDC recommendations apply to fully vaccinated people only. This individual level policy change has complicated implications for population health. Like much of the last 15 months, nothing is written in stone. Read more…
CDC recommends the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for adolescents age 12-15!
Families/Kids Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (@CDC) is recommending the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for all adolescents age 12-15 following the May12th meeting of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). Big picture: The vaccine is safe and effective for these kids and clinicians are raring to start giving the vaccine to this age Read more…
Por que mi hijo de 12 a 15 años debe recibir la vacuna COVID-19?
Families/Kids Posts en Español Uncategorized Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Ayer mismo los EE.UU. aprobaron la vacuna Pfizer para uso de emergencia en adolescentes de 12 años o más. Esta es una guía creada por nuestros colaboradores médicos Impact para ayudarlos a decidir si sus hijos deben recibir la vacuna. Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
What is going on in India with the second wave of COVID-19?
Infection and Spread
Verdena Jennings, DO
A: India’s second wave of COVID-19 has come as a surprise to the world since the country was doing so well managing the pandemic. However, various conditions have created a perfect storm. Daily deaths are on the rise. There are not enough crematoriums to handle those who have died. A shortage of supplies, health care Read more…
Ohio Governor Announced Vaccine Lottery
Vaccines
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine just announced a $1,000,000 lottery drawing each week for 5 weeks starting in late May Ohio residents 18 and older who have gotten at least one vaccine dose are eligible. A separate lottery for under 18s has a different prize: A full ride at an Ohio state university. Governor DeWine Announces Read more…
We’re getting more and more questions about herd immunity–are we there yet?! Your own nerdy girl Dr. Malia Jones published an essay on Slate.com this week that’s all about herd immunity, and we know you’ll want to check it out! Three points to take home: 1. Herd immunity is a policy goal, not a light Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Biology/Immunity Families/Kids Vaccines VideosMalia Jones, PhD MPH
Malia Jones of Dear Pandemic and Alison Bernstein of Mommy, PhD and SciMoms are teaming up to talk blood donations, CDC mask guidance, kids’ vaccines, and herd immunity. ➡️ Welcome, Intros, and chit chat (0:00-1:58) ➡️ Will blood donation after vaccination lessen my immunity or provide immunity to the person receiving my blood? (2:00-3:30) ➡️ Read more…
Is the rest of the world catching up in terms of COVID-19 vaccinations?
Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
A. Many countries are doing better than before, but most still lag really far behind countries like Israel, the UK, and the US. Increasing global coverage of vaccinations will be key to getting COVID-19 under control not just outside the US, but even inside the US. As a recap of our previous posts on this Read more…
CDC Mask Recommendation Update 5/14/21
Masks
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Q: What should I know about the new CDC recommendations allowing fully vaccinated people to lose the mask in most settings? A: The new CDC recommendations apply to fully vaccinated people only. This individual level policy change has complicated implications for population health. Like much of the last 15 months, nothing is written in stone. Read more…
CDC recommends the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for adolescents age 12-15!
Families/Kids Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (@CDC) is recommending the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for all adolescents age 12-15 following the May12th meeting of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). Big picture: The vaccine is safe and effective for these kids and clinicians are raring to start giving the vaccine to this age Read more…
Por que mi hijo de 12 a 15 años debe recibir la vacuna COVID-19?
Families/Kids Posts en Español Uncategorized Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Ayer mismo los EE.UU. aprobaron la vacuna Pfizer para uso de emergencia en adolescentes de 12 años o más. Esta es una guía creada por nuestros colaboradores médicos Impact para ayudarlos a decidir si sus hijos deben recibir la vacuna. Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
What is going on in India with the second wave of COVID-19?
Infection and Spread
Verdena Jennings, DO
A: India’s second wave of COVID-19 has come as a surprise to the world since the country was doing so well managing the pandemic. However, various conditions have created a perfect storm. Daily deaths are on the rise. There are not enough crematoriums to handle those who have died. A shortage of supplies, health care Read more…
Ohio Governor Announced Vaccine Lottery
Vaccines
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine just announced a $1,000,000 lottery drawing each week for 5 weeks starting in late May Ohio residents 18 and older who have gotten at least one vaccine dose are eligible. A separate lottery for under 18s has a different prize: A full ride at an Ohio state university. Governor DeWine Announces Read more…
Malia Jones of Dear Pandemic and Alison Bernstein of Mommy, PhD and SciMoms are teaming up to talk blood donations, CDC mask guidance, kids’ vaccines, and herd immunity. ➡️ Welcome, Intros, and chit chat (0:00-1:58) ➡️ Will blood donation after vaccination lessen my immunity or provide immunity to the person receiving my blood? (2:00-3:30) ➡️ Read more…
Is the rest of the world catching up in terms of COVID-19 vaccinations?
VaccinesSandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
A. Many countries are doing better than before, but most still lag really far behind countries like Israel, the UK, and the US. Increasing global coverage of vaccinations will be key to getting COVID-19 under control not just outside the US, but even inside the US. As a recap of our previous posts on this Read more…
CDC Mask Recommendation Update 5/14/21
Masks
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Q: What should I know about the new CDC recommendations allowing fully vaccinated people to lose the mask in most settings? A: The new CDC recommendations apply to fully vaccinated people only. This individual level policy change has complicated implications for population health. Like much of the last 15 months, nothing is written in stone. Read more…
CDC recommends the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for adolescents age 12-15!
Families/Kids Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (@CDC) is recommending the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for all adolescents age 12-15 following the May12th meeting of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). Big picture: The vaccine is safe and effective for these kids and clinicians are raring to start giving the vaccine to this age Read more…
Por que mi hijo de 12 a 15 años debe recibir la vacuna COVID-19?
Families/Kids Posts en Español Uncategorized Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Ayer mismo los EE.UU. aprobaron la vacuna Pfizer para uso de emergencia en adolescentes de 12 años o más. Esta es una guía creada por nuestros colaboradores médicos Impact para ayudarlos a decidir si sus hijos deben recibir la vacuna. Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
What is going on in India with the second wave of COVID-19?
Infection and Spread
Verdena Jennings, DO
A: India’s second wave of COVID-19 has come as a surprise to the world since the country was doing so well managing the pandemic. However, various conditions have created a perfect storm. Daily deaths are on the rise. There are not enough crematoriums to handle those who have died. A shortage of supplies, health care Read more…
Ohio Governor Announced Vaccine Lottery
Vaccines
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine just announced a $1,000,000 lottery drawing each week for 5 weeks starting in late May Ohio residents 18 and older who have gotten at least one vaccine dose are eligible. A separate lottery for under 18s has a different prize: A full ride at an Ohio state university. Governor DeWine Announces Read more…
A. Many countries are doing better than before, but most still lag really far behind countries like Israel, the UK, and the US. Increasing global coverage of vaccinations will be key to getting COVID-19 under control not just outside the US, but even inside the US. As a recap of our previous posts on this Read more…
CDC Mask Recommendation Update 5/14/21
MasksAshley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Q: What should I know about the new CDC recommendations allowing fully vaccinated people to lose the mask in most settings? A: The new CDC recommendations apply to fully vaccinated people only. This individual level policy change has complicated implications for population health. Like much of the last 15 months, nothing is written in stone. Read more…
CDC recommends the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for adolescents age 12-15!
Families/Kids Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (@CDC) is recommending the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for all adolescents age 12-15 following the May12th meeting of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). Big picture: The vaccine is safe and effective for these kids and clinicians are raring to start giving the vaccine to this age Read more…
Por que mi hijo de 12 a 15 años debe recibir la vacuna COVID-19?
Families/Kids Posts en Español Uncategorized Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Ayer mismo los EE.UU. aprobaron la vacuna Pfizer para uso de emergencia en adolescentes de 12 años o más. Esta es una guía creada por nuestros colaboradores médicos Impact para ayudarlos a decidir si sus hijos deben recibir la vacuna. Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
What is going on in India with the second wave of COVID-19?
Infection and Spread
Verdena Jennings, DO
A: India’s second wave of COVID-19 has come as a surprise to the world since the country was doing so well managing the pandemic. However, various conditions have created a perfect storm. Daily deaths are on the rise. There are not enough crematoriums to handle those who have died. A shortage of supplies, health care Read more…
Ohio Governor Announced Vaccine Lottery
Vaccines
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine just announced a $1,000,000 lottery drawing each week for 5 weeks starting in late May Ohio residents 18 and older who have gotten at least one vaccine dose are eligible. A separate lottery for under 18s has a different prize: A full ride at an Ohio state university. Governor DeWine Announces Read more…
Q: What should I know about the new CDC recommendations allowing fully vaccinated people to lose the mask in most settings? A: The new CDC recommendations apply to fully vaccinated people only. This individual level policy change has complicated implications for population health. Like much of the last 15 months, nothing is written in stone. Read more…
CDC recommends the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for adolescents age 12-15!
Families/Kids VaccinesSarah Whitley Coles, MD
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (@CDC) is recommending the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for all adolescents age 12-15 following the May12th meeting of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). Big picture: The vaccine is safe and effective for these kids and clinicians are raring to start giving the vaccine to this age Read more…
Por que mi hijo de 12 a 15 años debe recibir la vacuna COVID-19?
Families/Kids Posts en Español Uncategorized Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Ayer mismo los EE.UU. aprobaron la vacuna Pfizer para uso de emergencia en adolescentes de 12 años o más. Esta es una guía creada por nuestros colaboradores médicos Impact para ayudarlos a decidir si sus hijos deben recibir la vacuna. Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
What is going on in India with the second wave of COVID-19?
Infection and Spread
Verdena Jennings, DO
A: India’s second wave of COVID-19 has come as a surprise to the world since the country was doing so well managing the pandemic. However, various conditions have created a perfect storm. Daily deaths are on the rise. There are not enough crematoriums to handle those who have died. A shortage of supplies, health care Read more…
Ohio Governor Announced Vaccine Lottery
Vaccines
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine just announced a $1,000,000 lottery drawing each week for 5 weeks starting in late May Ohio residents 18 and older who have gotten at least one vaccine dose are eligible. A separate lottery for under 18s has a different prize: A full ride at an Ohio state university. Governor DeWine Announces Read more…
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (@CDC) is recommending the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for all adolescents age 12-15 following the May12th meeting of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). Big picture: The vaccine is safe and effective for these kids and clinicians are raring to start giving the vaccine to this age Read more…
Por que mi hijo de 12 a 15 años debe recibir la vacuna COVID-19?
Families/Kids Posts en Español Uncategorized VaccinesSandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Ayer mismo los EE.UU. aprobaron la vacuna Pfizer para uso de emergencia en adolescentes de 12 años o más. Esta es una guía creada por nuestros colaboradores médicos Impact para ayudarlos a decidir si sus hijos deben recibir la vacuna. Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
What is going on in India with the second wave of COVID-19?
Infection and Spread
Verdena Jennings, DO
A: India’s second wave of COVID-19 has come as a surprise to the world since the country was doing so well managing the pandemic. However, various conditions have created a perfect storm. Daily deaths are on the rise. There are not enough crematoriums to handle those who have died. A shortage of supplies, health care Read more…
Ohio Governor Announced Vaccine Lottery
Vaccines
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine just announced a $1,000,000 lottery drawing each week for 5 weeks starting in late May Ohio residents 18 and older who have gotten at least one vaccine dose are eligible. A separate lottery for under 18s has a different prize: A full ride at an Ohio state university. Governor DeWine Announces Read more…
Ayer mismo los EE.UU. aprobaron la vacuna Pfizer para uso de emergencia en adolescentes de 12 años o más. Esta es una guía creada por nuestros colaboradores médicos Impact para ayudarlos a decidir si sus hijos deben recibir la vacuna. Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
What is going on in India with the second wave of COVID-19?
Infection and SpreadVerdena Jennings, DO
A: India’s second wave of COVID-19 has come as a surprise to the world since the country was doing so well managing the pandemic. However, various conditions have created a perfect storm. Daily deaths are on the rise. There are not enough crematoriums to handle those who have died. A shortage of supplies, health care Read more…
Ohio Governor Announced Vaccine Lottery
Vaccines
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine just announced a $1,000,000 lottery drawing each week for 5 weeks starting in late May Ohio residents 18 and older who have gotten at least one vaccine dose are eligible. A separate lottery for under 18s has a different prize: A full ride at an Ohio state university. Governor DeWine Announces Read more…
A: India’s second wave of COVID-19 has come as a surprise to the world since the country was doing so well managing the pandemic. However, various conditions have created a perfect storm. Daily deaths are on the rise. There are not enough crematoriums to handle those who have died. A shortage of supplies, health care Read more…
Ohio Governor Announced Vaccine Lottery
VaccinesAlison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine just announced a $1,000,000 lottery drawing each week for 5 weeks starting in late May Ohio residents 18 and older who have gotten at least one vaccine dose are eligible. A separate lottery for under 18s has a different prize: A full ride at an Ohio state university. Governor DeWine Announces Read more…
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine just announced a $1,000,000 lottery drawing each week for 5 weeks starting in late May Ohio residents 18 and older who have gotten at least one vaccine dose are eligible. A separate lottery for under 18s has a different prize: A full ride at an Ohio state university. Governor DeWine Announces Read more…
