¿Cuál es la definición de vacuna?
Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
Sigo escuchando a la gente decir que la vacuna para COVID-19 ‘no es una vacuna’, entonces, ¿cuál es la definición de vacuna? ¿Las vacunas para COVID son realmente vacunas? R: Una vacuna es un producto que se introduce en su cuerpo con la intención de crear anticuerpos contra una enfermedad específica, dándole la capacidad de Read more…
Are there really COVID-sniffing bees?
Testing and Contact Tracing
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL;DR. Turns out bees have great sniffers, just like dogs! Preliminary studies demonstrate up to 95% accuracy in detection of COVID-19 using multiple specially trained honeybees. Scientists of all stripes have stepped up to the challenge of helping fight the COVID-19 pandemic, including scientists who specialize in insects with yellow and black stripes. Researchers Read more…
¿Existe algún tratamiento para la fatiga persistente que se siente meses después de dar positivo al COVID-19?
Posts en Español Treatments
https://dearpandemic.org/persistent-fatigue-after-covid/ R: Sí. Si bien, no hay una manera fácil de arreglar esto, existen formas para manejar y mejorar la fatiga post-viral. La variedad de síntomas que se sufren por semanas o hasta meses después de ser diagnosticado con COVID-19 se conocen como “Síndrome Post-COVID”, “COVID prolongado”, o “secuelas de la infección aguda por el Read more…
FDA approves Pfizer vaccine for ages 12-15!
Families/Kids Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
On May 10th the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) officially extended its Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for the Pfizer vaccine to ages 12-15. ❓WHEN can my 12-15 year-old get their shot? While we’ve heard anecdotes of immediate availability, most providers will wait to book appointments for those ages until after the CDC immunization advisory Read more…
Can’t we just offer incentives or lotteries to give reluctant folks an extra reason to get their shot?
Vaccines
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
Q: If vaccine demand is waning, can’t we just offer incentives or lotteries to give reluctant folks an extra reason to get their shot? A: Lotteries and other incentives could be really effective for promoting vaccine take-up. There are some potential pitfalls, too. Even before there were COVID-19 vaccines, there were pitches and proposals for Read more…
Is being hopeful and optimistic a recipe for disappointment?
Mental Health
Christine Whelan, PhD
Q: I have trouble trusting that the United States is on the downward slope of this pandemic. Is being hopeful and optimistic a recipe for disappointment? Am I being alarmist or am I missing some key data? A: Optimism is healthy … even if it feels challenging right now. Years ago a friend of mine Read more…
¿Cuándo se aprobarán las vacunas para los menores de 16 años?
Families/Kids Posts en Español Uncategorized Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: ¡PRONTO! La autorización de la FDA en EE.UU. se espera para esta semana – la semana del 10 de mayo – para las edades de 12 a 15 años. El regulador de Canadá ya ha dado su aprobación. Pfizer anunció previamente los resultados de su prueba de fase III en 2.260 adolescentes. Resultados clave: Read more…
Are the vaccines effective against new variants?
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Signs point to YES. While some emerging SARS-CoV-2 variants are more concerning than others, so far the vaccines remain effective at preventing disease and death. 💥 This means that while new “scariants” may make for eye-catching headlines, vaccines are still doing what we hoped to save lives and ultimately drive down transmission. Because of Read more…
Preparing for residual mental health impacts of COVID
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Q: Is there a way to start anticipating and preparing for the residual mental health impacts of Covid? I feel as if I will carry a PTSD of sorts. Will I flinch every time I hear about a new virus? Will the rest of my life be spent on high alert waiting for the next Read more…
¿Cuánto tiempo dura la inmunidad después de la recuperación de COVID-19?
Biology/Immunity Posts en Español
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: La memoria inmune al SARS-CoV-2 parece durar *al menos* 8 meses. RESUMEN: Si bien los niveles de inmunidad individual variaron, hasta ahora se han detectado anticuerpos y células inmunitarias específicas para SARS-CoV-2 hasta al menos 8 meses después en el 95% de los pacientes que se han recuperado de COVID19. Inmunidad a la infección: Read more…
Does the COVID-19 vaccine cause shingles?
Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Nope! The COVID-19 vaccine does not give anyone shingles. Shingles is caused by the virus that causes chickenpox, called varicella zoster. It can hide out in the body long after chickenpox has gone away and reactivate later to cause the rash known as shingles. What is shingles? Shingles, also called zoster or herpes zoster, Read more…
Do I need the vaccine if I’ve already been infected with COVID-19?
Biology/Immunity Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Q: Do I need the vaccine if I’ve already been infected with COVID-19? Isn’t natural immunity better? A: Vaccines produce STRONGER and MORE CONSISTENT antibody responses to SARS-CoV-2 than natural infection, meaning EVERYONE can benefit from the protection. 💥 Don’t give away your shot! Read the full post here Link to original FB post
¿Cuál debería ser el nuevo nombre de nuestra página?
Posts en Español Uncategorized
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Estimados seguidores de Querida Pandemia, hemos recibido varios comentarios expresando descontento por el nombre de nuestra página. 🔬 Para un breve resumen, “Querida Pandemia” es una página de consejos donde el público tiene la oportunidad de hacer preguntas a los científicos sobre la ciencia de COVID y otros temas de salud. En lugar de “Dear Abby” Read more…
Can pregnant people receive the COVID-19 vaccination?
Vaccines
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: YES. The Moderna, Johnson and Johnson, and Pfizer vaccines are available to pregnant people in the US. A growing pool of evidence support vaccine safety for both pregnant people and babies. Many pregnant people have received the mRNA vaccine without evidence of unexpected adverse responses. Recent findings from a study published in the New Read more…
Nerdy Girl Announcements – May 7, 2021
Uncategorized
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Announcements! I want to let our beloved readers know that Dear Pandemic has some changes on the horizon! We will continue posting on COVID-19 and taking your questions about the pandemic and vaccines. And you can look forward to some gradual expansion in our scope. Over the next weeks and months, we will also start Read more…
Actualización del país: India
Infection and Spread Posts en Español Travel
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
India ha estado en las noticias en las últimas semanas por el aumento del número de casos, el incremento de las muertes y un sistema sanitario gravemente afectado. ¿Qué está pasando y cómo pueden ayudar otros países? Empecemos por las estadísticas: Durante los últimos días, India ha registrado más de 300.000 nuevos casos *por día*, Read more…
What’s up with otters getting COVID-19?
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL; DR. Otters at the Georgia Aquarium recently joined the growing list of animals that test positive for COVID-19. T hey were showing mild symptoms but there is no expectation of long-term effects. While transmission from animals to humans is extremely rare, scientists recommend taking precautions to limit exposures in either direction. What’s up Read more…
Can I shed the vaccine to others?
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: NO. We’ve seen this myth going around, and Those Nerdy Girls are here to set the record straight. ➡️It is biologically impossible to experience any effects from being near a vaccinated person. Read more: PolitiFact NY Times Link to original FB post
¿Por qué sería posible alcanzar la inmunidad colectiva con COVID-19?
Biology/Immunity Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
P: Si nunca hemos alcanzado la inmunidad colectiva con la influenza, la gripe o muchas otras enfermedades, ¿Por qué sería posible alcanzar la inmunidad colectiva con COVID-19? R: Algunas enfermedades, tales como la influenza y la gripe, son más esquivas que otras cuando se trata de inmunidad colectiva. Para ser candidato para la inmunidad colectiva, Read more…
When will the vaccines be approved for under 16s?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: SOON! FDA authorization is expected *next week* for ages 12-15 in the U.S., and Canada’s regulator has already given approval. Pfizer previously announced results from its Phase III trial in 2,260 adolescents. Key results: ➡️ There were 18 cases of COVID-19 in the trial….. ALL in the placebo group. ➡️ That’s a big fat Read more…
Sigo escuchando a la gente decir que la vacuna para COVID-19 ‘no es una vacuna’, entonces, ¿cuál es la definición de vacuna? ¿Las vacunas para COVID son realmente vacunas? R: Una vacuna es un producto que se introduce en su cuerpo con la intención de crear anticuerpos contra una enfermedad específica, dándole la capacidad de Read more…
Are there really COVID-sniffing bees?
Testing and Contact TracingLauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL;DR. Turns out bees have great sniffers, just like dogs! Preliminary studies demonstrate up to 95% accuracy in detection of COVID-19 using multiple specially trained honeybees. Scientists of all stripes have stepped up to the challenge of helping fight the COVID-19 pandemic, including scientists who specialize in insects with yellow and black stripes. Researchers Read more…
¿Existe algún tratamiento para la fatiga persistente que se siente meses después de dar positivo al COVID-19?
Posts en Español Treatments
https://dearpandemic.org/persistent-fatigue-after-covid/ R: Sí. Si bien, no hay una manera fácil de arreglar esto, existen formas para manejar y mejorar la fatiga post-viral. La variedad de síntomas que se sufren por semanas o hasta meses después de ser diagnosticado con COVID-19 se conocen como “Síndrome Post-COVID”, “COVID prolongado”, o “secuelas de la infección aguda por el Read more…
FDA approves Pfizer vaccine for ages 12-15!
Families/Kids Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
On May 10th the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) officially extended its Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for the Pfizer vaccine to ages 12-15. ❓WHEN can my 12-15 year-old get their shot? While we’ve heard anecdotes of immediate availability, most providers will wait to book appointments for those ages until after the CDC immunization advisory Read more…
Can’t we just offer incentives or lotteries to give reluctant folks an extra reason to get their shot?
Vaccines
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
Q: If vaccine demand is waning, can’t we just offer incentives or lotteries to give reluctant folks an extra reason to get their shot? A: Lotteries and other incentives could be really effective for promoting vaccine take-up. There are some potential pitfalls, too. Even before there were COVID-19 vaccines, there were pitches and proposals for Read more…
Is being hopeful and optimistic a recipe for disappointment?
Mental Health
Christine Whelan, PhD
Q: I have trouble trusting that the United States is on the downward slope of this pandemic. Is being hopeful and optimistic a recipe for disappointment? Am I being alarmist or am I missing some key data? A: Optimism is healthy … even if it feels challenging right now. Years ago a friend of mine Read more…
¿Cuándo se aprobarán las vacunas para los menores de 16 años?
Families/Kids Posts en Español Uncategorized Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: ¡PRONTO! La autorización de la FDA en EE.UU. se espera para esta semana – la semana del 10 de mayo – para las edades de 12 a 15 años. El regulador de Canadá ya ha dado su aprobación. Pfizer anunció previamente los resultados de su prueba de fase III en 2.260 adolescentes. Resultados clave: Read more…
Are the vaccines effective against new variants?
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Signs point to YES. While some emerging SARS-CoV-2 variants are more concerning than others, so far the vaccines remain effective at preventing disease and death. 💥 This means that while new “scariants” may make for eye-catching headlines, vaccines are still doing what we hoped to save lives and ultimately drive down transmission. Because of Read more…
Preparing for residual mental health impacts of COVID
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Q: Is there a way to start anticipating and preparing for the residual mental health impacts of Covid? I feel as if I will carry a PTSD of sorts. Will I flinch every time I hear about a new virus? Will the rest of my life be spent on high alert waiting for the next Read more…
¿Cuánto tiempo dura la inmunidad después de la recuperación de COVID-19?
Biology/Immunity Posts en Español
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: La memoria inmune al SARS-CoV-2 parece durar *al menos* 8 meses. RESUMEN: Si bien los niveles de inmunidad individual variaron, hasta ahora se han detectado anticuerpos y células inmunitarias específicas para SARS-CoV-2 hasta al menos 8 meses después en el 95% de los pacientes que se han recuperado de COVID19. Inmunidad a la infección: Read more…
Does the COVID-19 vaccine cause shingles?
Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Nope! The COVID-19 vaccine does not give anyone shingles. Shingles is caused by the virus that causes chickenpox, called varicella zoster. It can hide out in the body long after chickenpox has gone away and reactivate later to cause the rash known as shingles. What is shingles? Shingles, also called zoster or herpes zoster, Read more…
Do I need the vaccine if I’ve already been infected with COVID-19?
Biology/Immunity Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Q: Do I need the vaccine if I’ve already been infected with COVID-19? Isn’t natural immunity better? A: Vaccines produce STRONGER and MORE CONSISTENT antibody responses to SARS-CoV-2 than natural infection, meaning EVERYONE can benefit from the protection. 💥 Don’t give away your shot! Read the full post here Link to original FB post
¿Cuál debería ser el nuevo nombre de nuestra página?
Posts en Español Uncategorized
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Estimados seguidores de Querida Pandemia, hemos recibido varios comentarios expresando descontento por el nombre de nuestra página. 🔬 Para un breve resumen, “Querida Pandemia” es una página de consejos donde el público tiene la oportunidad de hacer preguntas a los científicos sobre la ciencia de COVID y otros temas de salud. En lugar de “Dear Abby” Read more…
Can pregnant people receive the COVID-19 vaccination?
Vaccines
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: YES. The Moderna, Johnson and Johnson, and Pfizer vaccines are available to pregnant people in the US. A growing pool of evidence support vaccine safety for both pregnant people and babies. Many pregnant people have received the mRNA vaccine without evidence of unexpected adverse responses. Recent findings from a study published in the New Read more…
Nerdy Girl Announcements – May 7, 2021
Uncategorized
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Announcements! I want to let our beloved readers know that Dear Pandemic has some changes on the horizon! We will continue posting on COVID-19 and taking your questions about the pandemic and vaccines. And you can look forward to some gradual expansion in our scope. Over the next weeks and months, we will also start Read more…
Actualización del país: India
Infection and Spread Posts en Español Travel
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
India ha estado en las noticias en las últimas semanas por el aumento del número de casos, el incremento de las muertes y un sistema sanitario gravemente afectado. ¿Qué está pasando y cómo pueden ayudar otros países? Empecemos por las estadísticas: Durante los últimos días, India ha registrado más de 300.000 nuevos casos *por día*, Read more…
What’s up with otters getting COVID-19?
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL; DR. Otters at the Georgia Aquarium recently joined the growing list of animals that test positive for COVID-19. T hey were showing mild symptoms but there is no expectation of long-term effects. While transmission from animals to humans is extremely rare, scientists recommend taking precautions to limit exposures in either direction. What’s up Read more…
Can I shed the vaccine to others?
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: NO. We’ve seen this myth going around, and Those Nerdy Girls are here to set the record straight. ➡️It is biologically impossible to experience any effects from being near a vaccinated person. Read more: PolitiFact NY Times Link to original FB post
¿Por qué sería posible alcanzar la inmunidad colectiva con COVID-19?
Biology/Immunity Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
P: Si nunca hemos alcanzado la inmunidad colectiva con la influenza, la gripe o muchas otras enfermedades, ¿Por qué sería posible alcanzar la inmunidad colectiva con COVID-19? R: Algunas enfermedades, tales como la influenza y la gripe, son más esquivas que otras cuando se trata de inmunidad colectiva. Para ser candidato para la inmunidad colectiva, Read more…
When will the vaccines be approved for under 16s?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: SOON! FDA authorization is expected *next week* for ages 12-15 in the U.S., and Canada’s regulator has already given approval. Pfizer previously announced results from its Phase III trial in 2,260 adolescents. Key results: ➡️ There were 18 cases of COVID-19 in the trial….. ALL in the placebo group. ➡️ That’s a big fat Read more…
A: TL;DR. Turns out bees have great sniffers, just like dogs! Preliminary studies demonstrate up to 95% accuracy in detection of COVID-19 using multiple specially trained honeybees. Scientists of all stripes have stepped up to the challenge of helping fight the COVID-19 pandemic, including scientists who specialize in insects with yellow and black stripes. Researchers Read more…
¿Existe algún tratamiento para la fatiga persistente que se siente meses después de dar positivo al COVID-19?
Posts en Español Treatmentshttps://dearpandemic.org/persistent-fatigue-after-covid/ R: Sí. Si bien, no hay una manera fácil de arreglar esto, existen formas para manejar y mejorar la fatiga post-viral. La variedad de síntomas que se sufren por semanas o hasta meses después de ser diagnosticado con COVID-19 se conocen como “Síndrome Post-COVID”, “COVID prolongado”, o “secuelas de la infección aguda por el Read more…
FDA approves Pfizer vaccine for ages 12-15!
Families/Kids VaccinesJennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
On May 10th the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) officially extended its Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for the Pfizer vaccine to ages 12-15. ❓WHEN can my 12-15 year-old get their shot? While we’ve heard anecdotes of immediate availability, most providers will wait to book appointments for those ages until after the CDC immunization advisory Read more…
Can’t we just offer incentives or lotteries to give reluctant folks an extra reason to get their shot?
Vaccines
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
Q: If vaccine demand is waning, can’t we just offer incentives or lotteries to give reluctant folks an extra reason to get their shot? A: Lotteries and other incentives could be really effective for promoting vaccine take-up. There are some potential pitfalls, too. Even before there were COVID-19 vaccines, there were pitches and proposals for Read more…
Is being hopeful and optimistic a recipe for disappointment?
Mental Health
Christine Whelan, PhD
Q: I have trouble trusting that the United States is on the downward slope of this pandemic. Is being hopeful and optimistic a recipe for disappointment? Am I being alarmist or am I missing some key data? A: Optimism is healthy … even if it feels challenging right now. Years ago a friend of mine Read more…
¿Cuándo se aprobarán las vacunas para los menores de 16 años?
Families/Kids Posts en Español Uncategorized Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: ¡PRONTO! La autorización de la FDA en EE.UU. se espera para esta semana – la semana del 10 de mayo – para las edades de 12 a 15 años. El regulador de Canadá ya ha dado su aprobación. Pfizer anunció previamente los resultados de su prueba de fase III en 2.260 adolescentes. Resultados clave: Read more…
Are the vaccines effective against new variants?
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Signs point to YES. While some emerging SARS-CoV-2 variants are more concerning than others, so far the vaccines remain effective at preventing disease and death. 💥 This means that while new “scariants” may make for eye-catching headlines, vaccines are still doing what we hoped to save lives and ultimately drive down transmission. Because of Read more…
Preparing for residual mental health impacts of COVID
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Q: Is there a way to start anticipating and preparing for the residual mental health impacts of Covid? I feel as if I will carry a PTSD of sorts. Will I flinch every time I hear about a new virus? Will the rest of my life be spent on high alert waiting for the next Read more…
¿Cuánto tiempo dura la inmunidad después de la recuperación de COVID-19?
Biology/Immunity Posts en Español
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: La memoria inmune al SARS-CoV-2 parece durar *al menos* 8 meses. RESUMEN: Si bien los niveles de inmunidad individual variaron, hasta ahora se han detectado anticuerpos y células inmunitarias específicas para SARS-CoV-2 hasta al menos 8 meses después en el 95% de los pacientes que se han recuperado de COVID19. Inmunidad a la infección: Read more…
Does the COVID-19 vaccine cause shingles?
Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Nope! The COVID-19 vaccine does not give anyone shingles. Shingles is caused by the virus that causes chickenpox, called varicella zoster. It can hide out in the body long after chickenpox has gone away and reactivate later to cause the rash known as shingles. What is shingles? Shingles, also called zoster or herpes zoster, Read more…
Do I need the vaccine if I’ve already been infected with COVID-19?
Biology/Immunity Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Q: Do I need the vaccine if I’ve already been infected with COVID-19? Isn’t natural immunity better? A: Vaccines produce STRONGER and MORE CONSISTENT antibody responses to SARS-CoV-2 than natural infection, meaning EVERYONE can benefit from the protection. 💥 Don’t give away your shot! Read the full post here Link to original FB post
¿Cuál debería ser el nuevo nombre de nuestra página?
Posts en Español Uncategorized
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Estimados seguidores de Querida Pandemia, hemos recibido varios comentarios expresando descontento por el nombre de nuestra página. 🔬 Para un breve resumen, “Querida Pandemia” es una página de consejos donde el público tiene la oportunidad de hacer preguntas a los científicos sobre la ciencia de COVID y otros temas de salud. En lugar de “Dear Abby” Read more…
Can pregnant people receive the COVID-19 vaccination?
Vaccines
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: YES. The Moderna, Johnson and Johnson, and Pfizer vaccines are available to pregnant people in the US. A growing pool of evidence support vaccine safety for both pregnant people and babies. Many pregnant people have received the mRNA vaccine without evidence of unexpected adverse responses. Recent findings from a study published in the New Read more…
Nerdy Girl Announcements – May 7, 2021
Uncategorized
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Announcements! I want to let our beloved readers know that Dear Pandemic has some changes on the horizon! We will continue posting on COVID-19 and taking your questions about the pandemic and vaccines. And you can look forward to some gradual expansion in our scope. Over the next weeks and months, we will also start Read more…
Actualización del país: India
Infection and Spread Posts en Español Travel
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
India ha estado en las noticias en las últimas semanas por el aumento del número de casos, el incremento de las muertes y un sistema sanitario gravemente afectado. ¿Qué está pasando y cómo pueden ayudar otros países? Empecemos por las estadísticas: Durante los últimos días, India ha registrado más de 300.000 nuevos casos *por día*, Read more…
What’s up with otters getting COVID-19?
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL; DR. Otters at the Georgia Aquarium recently joined the growing list of animals that test positive for COVID-19. T hey were showing mild symptoms but there is no expectation of long-term effects. While transmission from animals to humans is extremely rare, scientists recommend taking precautions to limit exposures in either direction. What’s up Read more…
Can I shed the vaccine to others?
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: NO. We’ve seen this myth going around, and Those Nerdy Girls are here to set the record straight. ➡️It is biologically impossible to experience any effects from being near a vaccinated person. Read more: PolitiFact NY Times Link to original FB post
¿Por qué sería posible alcanzar la inmunidad colectiva con COVID-19?
Biology/Immunity Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
P: Si nunca hemos alcanzado la inmunidad colectiva con la influenza, la gripe o muchas otras enfermedades, ¿Por qué sería posible alcanzar la inmunidad colectiva con COVID-19? R: Algunas enfermedades, tales como la influenza y la gripe, son más esquivas que otras cuando se trata de inmunidad colectiva. Para ser candidato para la inmunidad colectiva, Read more…
When will the vaccines be approved for under 16s?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: SOON! FDA authorization is expected *next week* for ages 12-15 in the U.S., and Canada’s regulator has already given approval. Pfizer previously announced results from its Phase III trial in 2,260 adolescents. Key results: ➡️ There were 18 cases of COVID-19 in the trial….. ALL in the placebo group. ➡️ That’s a big fat Read more…
On May 10th the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) officially extended its Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for the Pfizer vaccine to ages 12-15. ❓WHEN can my 12-15 year-old get their shot? While we’ve heard anecdotes of immediate availability, most providers will wait to book appointments for those ages until after the CDC immunization advisory Read more…
Can’t we just offer incentives or lotteries to give reluctant folks an extra reason to get their shot?
VaccinesAlison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
Q: If vaccine demand is waning, can’t we just offer incentives or lotteries to give reluctant folks an extra reason to get their shot? A: Lotteries and other incentives could be really effective for promoting vaccine take-up. There are some potential pitfalls, too. Even before there were COVID-19 vaccines, there were pitches and proposals for Read more…
Is being hopeful and optimistic a recipe for disappointment?
Mental Health
Christine Whelan, PhD
Q: I have trouble trusting that the United States is on the downward slope of this pandemic. Is being hopeful and optimistic a recipe for disappointment? Am I being alarmist or am I missing some key data? A: Optimism is healthy … even if it feels challenging right now. Years ago a friend of mine Read more…
¿Cuándo se aprobarán las vacunas para los menores de 16 años?
Families/Kids Posts en Español Uncategorized Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: ¡PRONTO! La autorización de la FDA en EE.UU. se espera para esta semana – la semana del 10 de mayo – para las edades de 12 a 15 años. El regulador de Canadá ya ha dado su aprobación. Pfizer anunció previamente los resultados de su prueba de fase III en 2.260 adolescentes. Resultados clave: Read more…
Are the vaccines effective against new variants?
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Signs point to YES. While some emerging SARS-CoV-2 variants are more concerning than others, so far the vaccines remain effective at preventing disease and death. 💥 This means that while new “scariants” may make for eye-catching headlines, vaccines are still doing what we hoped to save lives and ultimately drive down transmission. Because of Read more…
Preparing for residual mental health impacts of COVID
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Q: Is there a way to start anticipating and preparing for the residual mental health impacts of Covid? I feel as if I will carry a PTSD of sorts. Will I flinch every time I hear about a new virus? Will the rest of my life be spent on high alert waiting for the next Read more…
¿Cuánto tiempo dura la inmunidad después de la recuperación de COVID-19?
Biology/Immunity Posts en Español
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: La memoria inmune al SARS-CoV-2 parece durar *al menos* 8 meses. RESUMEN: Si bien los niveles de inmunidad individual variaron, hasta ahora se han detectado anticuerpos y células inmunitarias específicas para SARS-CoV-2 hasta al menos 8 meses después en el 95% de los pacientes que se han recuperado de COVID19. Inmunidad a la infección: Read more…
Does the COVID-19 vaccine cause shingles?
Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Nope! The COVID-19 vaccine does not give anyone shingles. Shingles is caused by the virus that causes chickenpox, called varicella zoster. It can hide out in the body long after chickenpox has gone away and reactivate later to cause the rash known as shingles. What is shingles? Shingles, also called zoster or herpes zoster, Read more…
Do I need the vaccine if I’ve already been infected with COVID-19?
Biology/Immunity Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Q: Do I need the vaccine if I’ve already been infected with COVID-19? Isn’t natural immunity better? A: Vaccines produce STRONGER and MORE CONSISTENT antibody responses to SARS-CoV-2 than natural infection, meaning EVERYONE can benefit from the protection. 💥 Don’t give away your shot! Read the full post here Link to original FB post
¿Cuál debería ser el nuevo nombre de nuestra página?
Posts en Español Uncategorized
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Estimados seguidores de Querida Pandemia, hemos recibido varios comentarios expresando descontento por el nombre de nuestra página. 🔬 Para un breve resumen, “Querida Pandemia” es una página de consejos donde el público tiene la oportunidad de hacer preguntas a los científicos sobre la ciencia de COVID y otros temas de salud. En lugar de “Dear Abby” Read more…
Can pregnant people receive the COVID-19 vaccination?
Vaccines
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: YES. The Moderna, Johnson and Johnson, and Pfizer vaccines are available to pregnant people in the US. A growing pool of evidence support vaccine safety for both pregnant people and babies. Many pregnant people have received the mRNA vaccine without evidence of unexpected adverse responses. Recent findings from a study published in the New Read more…
Nerdy Girl Announcements – May 7, 2021
Uncategorized
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Announcements! I want to let our beloved readers know that Dear Pandemic has some changes on the horizon! We will continue posting on COVID-19 and taking your questions about the pandemic and vaccines. And you can look forward to some gradual expansion in our scope. Over the next weeks and months, we will also start Read more…
Actualización del país: India
Infection and Spread Posts en Español Travel
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
India ha estado en las noticias en las últimas semanas por el aumento del número de casos, el incremento de las muertes y un sistema sanitario gravemente afectado. ¿Qué está pasando y cómo pueden ayudar otros países? Empecemos por las estadísticas: Durante los últimos días, India ha registrado más de 300.000 nuevos casos *por día*, Read more…
What’s up with otters getting COVID-19?
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL; DR. Otters at the Georgia Aquarium recently joined the growing list of animals that test positive for COVID-19. T hey were showing mild symptoms but there is no expectation of long-term effects. While transmission from animals to humans is extremely rare, scientists recommend taking precautions to limit exposures in either direction. What’s up Read more…
Can I shed the vaccine to others?
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: NO. We’ve seen this myth going around, and Those Nerdy Girls are here to set the record straight. ➡️It is biologically impossible to experience any effects from being near a vaccinated person. Read more: PolitiFact NY Times Link to original FB post
¿Por qué sería posible alcanzar la inmunidad colectiva con COVID-19?
Biology/Immunity Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
P: Si nunca hemos alcanzado la inmunidad colectiva con la influenza, la gripe o muchas otras enfermedades, ¿Por qué sería posible alcanzar la inmunidad colectiva con COVID-19? R: Algunas enfermedades, tales como la influenza y la gripe, son más esquivas que otras cuando se trata de inmunidad colectiva. Para ser candidato para la inmunidad colectiva, Read more…
When will the vaccines be approved for under 16s?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: SOON! FDA authorization is expected *next week* for ages 12-15 in the U.S., and Canada’s regulator has already given approval. Pfizer previously announced results from its Phase III trial in 2,260 adolescents. Key results: ➡️ There were 18 cases of COVID-19 in the trial….. ALL in the placebo group. ➡️ That’s a big fat Read more…
Q: If vaccine demand is waning, can’t we just offer incentives or lotteries to give reluctant folks an extra reason to get their shot? A: Lotteries and other incentives could be really effective for promoting vaccine take-up. There are some potential pitfalls, too. Even before there were COVID-19 vaccines, there were pitches and proposals for Read more…
Is being hopeful and optimistic a recipe for disappointment?
Mental HealthChristine Whelan, PhD
Q: I have trouble trusting that the United States is on the downward slope of this pandemic. Is being hopeful and optimistic a recipe for disappointment? Am I being alarmist or am I missing some key data? A: Optimism is healthy … even if it feels challenging right now. Years ago a friend of mine Read more…
¿Cuándo se aprobarán las vacunas para los menores de 16 años?
Families/Kids Posts en Español Uncategorized Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: ¡PRONTO! La autorización de la FDA en EE.UU. se espera para esta semana – la semana del 10 de mayo – para las edades de 12 a 15 años. El regulador de Canadá ya ha dado su aprobación. Pfizer anunció previamente los resultados de su prueba de fase III en 2.260 adolescentes. Resultados clave: Read more…
Are the vaccines effective against new variants?
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Signs point to YES. While some emerging SARS-CoV-2 variants are more concerning than others, so far the vaccines remain effective at preventing disease and death. 💥 This means that while new “scariants” may make for eye-catching headlines, vaccines are still doing what we hoped to save lives and ultimately drive down transmission. Because of Read more…
Preparing for residual mental health impacts of COVID
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Q: Is there a way to start anticipating and preparing for the residual mental health impacts of Covid? I feel as if I will carry a PTSD of sorts. Will I flinch every time I hear about a new virus? Will the rest of my life be spent on high alert waiting for the next Read more…
¿Cuánto tiempo dura la inmunidad después de la recuperación de COVID-19?
Biology/Immunity Posts en Español
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: La memoria inmune al SARS-CoV-2 parece durar *al menos* 8 meses. RESUMEN: Si bien los niveles de inmunidad individual variaron, hasta ahora se han detectado anticuerpos y células inmunitarias específicas para SARS-CoV-2 hasta al menos 8 meses después en el 95% de los pacientes que se han recuperado de COVID19. Inmunidad a la infección: Read more…
Does the COVID-19 vaccine cause shingles?
Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Nope! The COVID-19 vaccine does not give anyone shingles. Shingles is caused by the virus that causes chickenpox, called varicella zoster. It can hide out in the body long after chickenpox has gone away and reactivate later to cause the rash known as shingles. What is shingles? Shingles, also called zoster or herpes zoster, Read more…
Do I need the vaccine if I’ve already been infected with COVID-19?
Biology/Immunity Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Q: Do I need the vaccine if I’ve already been infected with COVID-19? Isn’t natural immunity better? A: Vaccines produce STRONGER and MORE CONSISTENT antibody responses to SARS-CoV-2 than natural infection, meaning EVERYONE can benefit from the protection. 💥 Don’t give away your shot! Read the full post here Link to original FB post
¿Cuál debería ser el nuevo nombre de nuestra página?
Posts en Español Uncategorized
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Estimados seguidores de Querida Pandemia, hemos recibido varios comentarios expresando descontento por el nombre de nuestra página. 🔬 Para un breve resumen, “Querida Pandemia” es una página de consejos donde el público tiene la oportunidad de hacer preguntas a los científicos sobre la ciencia de COVID y otros temas de salud. En lugar de “Dear Abby” Read more…
Can pregnant people receive the COVID-19 vaccination?
Vaccines
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: YES. The Moderna, Johnson and Johnson, and Pfizer vaccines are available to pregnant people in the US. A growing pool of evidence support vaccine safety for both pregnant people and babies. Many pregnant people have received the mRNA vaccine without evidence of unexpected adverse responses. Recent findings from a study published in the New Read more…
Nerdy Girl Announcements – May 7, 2021
Uncategorized
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Announcements! I want to let our beloved readers know that Dear Pandemic has some changes on the horizon! We will continue posting on COVID-19 and taking your questions about the pandemic and vaccines. And you can look forward to some gradual expansion in our scope. Over the next weeks and months, we will also start Read more…
Actualización del país: India
Infection and Spread Posts en Español Travel
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
India ha estado en las noticias en las últimas semanas por el aumento del número de casos, el incremento de las muertes y un sistema sanitario gravemente afectado. ¿Qué está pasando y cómo pueden ayudar otros países? Empecemos por las estadísticas: Durante los últimos días, India ha registrado más de 300.000 nuevos casos *por día*, Read more…
What’s up with otters getting COVID-19?
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL; DR. Otters at the Georgia Aquarium recently joined the growing list of animals that test positive for COVID-19. T hey were showing mild symptoms but there is no expectation of long-term effects. While transmission from animals to humans is extremely rare, scientists recommend taking precautions to limit exposures in either direction. What’s up Read more…
Can I shed the vaccine to others?
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: NO. We’ve seen this myth going around, and Those Nerdy Girls are here to set the record straight. ➡️It is biologically impossible to experience any effects from being near a vaccinated person. Read more: PolitiFact NY Times Link to original FB post
¿Por qué sería posible alcanzar la inmunidad colectiva con COVID-19?
Biology/Immunity Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
P: Si nunca hemos alcanzado la inmunidad colectiva con la influenza, la gripe o muchas otras enfermedades, ¿Por qué sería posible alcanzar la inmunidad colectiva con COVID-19? R: Algunas enfermedades, tales como la influenza y la gripe, son más esquivas que otras cuando se trata de inmunidad colectiva. Para ser candidato para la inmunidad colectiva, Read more…
When will the vaccines be approved for under 16s?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: SOON! FDA authorization is expected *next week* for ages 12-15 in the U.S., and Canada’s regulator has already given approval. Pfizer previously announced results from its Phase III trial in 2,260 adolescents. Key results: ➡️ There were 18 cases of COVID-19 in the trial….. ALL in the placebo group. ➡️ That’s a big fat Read more…
Q: I have trouble trusting that the United States is on the downward slope of this pandemic. Is being hopeful and optimistic a recipe for disappointment? Am I being alarmist or am I missing some key data? A: Optimism is healthy … even if it feels challenging right now. Years ago a friend of mine Read more…
¿Cuándo se aprobarán las vacunas para los menores de 16 años?
Families/Kids Posts en Español Uncategorized VaccinesSandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: ¡PRONTO! La autorización de la FDA en EE.UU. se espera para esta semana – la semana del 10 de mayo – para las edades de 12 a 15 años. El regulador de Canadá ya ha dado su aprobación. Pfizer anunció previamente los resultados de su prueba de fase III en 2.260 adolescentes. Resultados clave: Read more…
Are the vaccines effective against new variants?
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Signs point to YES. While some emerging SARS-CoV-2 variants are more concerning than others, so far the vaccines remain effective at preventing disease and death. 💥 This means that while new “scariants” may make for eye-catching headlines, vaccines are still doing what we hoped to save lives and ultimately drive down transmission. Because of Read more…
Preparing for residual mental health impacts of COVID
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Q: Is there a way to start anticipating and preparing for the residual mental health impacts of Covid? I feel as if I will carry a PTSD of sorts. Will I flinch every time I hear about a new virus? Will the rest of my life be spent on high alert waiting for the next Read more…
¿Cuánto tiempo dura la inmunidad después de la recuperación de COVID-19?
Biology/Immunity Posts en Español
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: La memoria inmune al SARS-CoV-2 parece durar *al menos* 8 meses. RESUMEN: Si bien los niveles de inmunidad individual variaron, hasta ahora se han detectado anticuerpos y células inmunitarias específicas para SARS-CoV-2 hasta al menos 8 meses después en el 95% de los pacientes que se han recuperado de COVID19. Inmunidad a la infección: Read more…
Does the COVID-19 vaccine cause shingles?
Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Nope! The COVID-19 vaccine does not give anyone shingles. Shingles is caused by the virus that causes chickenpox, called varicella zoster. It can hide out in the body long after chickenpox has gone away and reactivate later to cause the rash known as shingles. What is shingles? Shingles, also called zoster or herpes zoster, Read more…
Do I need the vaccine if I’ve already been infected with COVID-19?
Biology/Immunity Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Q: Do I need the vaccine if I’ve already been infected with COVID-19? Isn’t natural immunity better? A: Vaccines produce STRONGER and MORE CONSISTENT antibody responses to SARS-CoV-2 than natural infection, meaning EVERYONE can benefit from the protection. 💥 Don’t give away your shot! Read the full post here Link to original FB post
¿Cuál debería ser el nuevo nombre de nuestra página?
Posts en Español Uncategorized
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Estimados seguidores de Querida Pandemia, hemos recibido varios comentarios expresando descontento por el nombre de nuestra página. 🔬 Para un breve resumen, “Querida Pandemia” es una página de consejos donde el público tiene la oportunidad de hacer preguntas a los científicos sobre la ciencia de COVID y otros temas de salud. En lugar de “Dear Abby” Read more…
Can pregnant people receive the COVID-19 vaccination?
Vaccines
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: YES. The Moderna, Johnson and Johnson, and Pfizer vaccines are available to pregnant people in the US. A growing pool of evidence support vaccine safety for both pregnant people and babies. Many pregnant people have received the mRNA vaccine without evidence of unexpected adverse responses. Recent findings from a study published in the New Read more…
Nerdy Girl Announcements – May 7, 2021
Uncategorized
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Announcements! I want to let our beloved readers know that Dear Pandemic has some changes on the horizon! We will continue posting on COVID-19 and taking your questions about the pandemic and vaccines. And you can look forward to some gradual expansion in our scope. Over the next weeks and months, we will also start Read more…
Actualización del país: India
Infection and Spread Posts en Español Travel
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
India ha estado en las noticias en las últimas semanas por el aumento del número de casos, el incremento de las muertes y un sistema sanitario gravemente afectado. ¿Qué está pasando y cómo pueden ayudar otros países? Empecemos por las estadísticas: Durante los últimos días, India ha registrado más de 300.000 nuevos casos *por día*, Read more…
What’s up with otters getting COVID-19?
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL; DR. Otters at the Georgia Aquarium recently joined the growing list of animals that test positive for COVID-19. T hey were showing mild symptoms but there is no expectation of long-term effects. While transmission from animals to humans is extremely rare, scientists recommend taking precautions to limit exposures in either direction. What’s up Read more…
Can I shed the vaccine to others?
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: NO. We’ve seen this myth going around, and Those Nerdy Girls are here to set the record straight. ➡️It is biologically impossible to experience any effects from being near a vaccinated person. Read more: PolitiFact NY Times Link to original FB post
¿Por qué sería posible alcanzar la inmunidad colectiva con COVID-19?
Biology/Immunity Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
P: Si nunca hemos alcanzado la inmunidad colectiva con la influenza, la gripe o muchas otras enfermedades, ¿Por qué sería posible alcanzar la inmunidad colectiva con COVID-19? R: Algunas enfermedades, tales como la influenza y la gripe, son más esquivas que otras cuando se trata de inmunidad colectiva. Para ser candidato para la inmunidad colectiva, Read more…
When will the vaccines be approved for under 16s?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: SOON! FDA authorization is expected *next week* for ages 12-15 in the U.S., and Canada’s regulator has already given approval. Pfizer previously announced results from its Phase III trial in 2,260 adolescents. Key results: ➡️ There were 18 cases of COVID-19 in the trial….. ALL in the placebo group. ➡️ That’s a big fat Read more…
R: ¡PRONTO! La autorización de la FDA en EE.UU. se espera para esta semana – la semana del 10 de mayo – para las edades de 12 a 15 años. El regulador de Canadá ya ha dado su aprobación. Pfizer anunció previamente los resultados de su prueba de fase III en 2.260 adolescentes. Resultados clave: Read more…
Are the vaccines effective against new variants?
VaccinesJennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Signs point to YES. While some emerging SARS-CoV-2 variants are more concerning than others, so far the vaccines remain effective at preventing disease and death. 💥 This means that while new “scariants” may make for eye-catching headlines, vaccines are still doing what we hoped to save lives and ultimately drive down transmission. Because of Read more…
Preparing for residual mental health impacts of COVID
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Q: Is there a way to start anticipating and preparing for the residual mental health impacts of Covid? I feel as if I will carry a PTSD of sorts. Will I flinch every time I hear about a new virus? Will the rest of my life be spent on high alert waiting for the next Read more…
¿Cuánto tiempo dura la inmunidad después de la recuperación de COVID-19?
Biology/Immunity Posts en Español
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: La memoria inmune al SARS-CoV-2 parece durar *al menos* 8 meses. RESUMEN: Si bien los niveles de inmunidad individual variaron, hasta ahora se han detectado anticuerpos y células inmunitarias específicas para SARS-CoV-2 hasta al menos 8 meses después en el 95% de los pacientes que se han recuperado de COVID19. Inmunidad a la infección: Read more…
Does the COVID-19 vaccine cause shingles?
Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Nope! The COVID-19 vaccine does not give anyone shingles. Shingles is caused by the virus that causes chickenpox, called varicella zoster. It can hide out in the body long after chickenpox has gone away and reactivate later to cause the rash known as shingles. What is shingles? Shingles, also called zoster or herpes zoster, Read more…
Do I need the vaccine if I’ve already been infected with COVID-19?
Biology/Immunity Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Q: Do I need the vaccine if I’ve already been infected with COVID-19? Isn’t natural immunity better? A: Vaccines produce STRONGER and MORE CONSISTENT antibody responses to SARS-CoV-2 than natural infection, meaning EVERYONE can benefit from the protection. 💥 Don’t give away your shot! Read the full post here Link to original FB post
¿Cuál debería ser el nuevo nombre de nuestra página?
Posts en Español Uncategorized
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Estimados seguidores de Querida Pandemia, hemos recibido varios comentarios expresando descontento por el nombre de nuestra página. 🔬 Para un breve resumen, “Querida Pandemia” es una página de consejos donde el público tiene la oportunidad de hacer preguntas a los científicos sobre la ciencia de COVID y otros temas de salud. En lugar de “Dear Abby” Read more…
Can pregnant people receive the COVID-19 vaccination?
Vaccines
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: YES. The Moderna, Johnson and Johnson, and Pfizer vaccines are available to pregnant people in the US. A growing pool of evidence support vaccine safety for both pregnant people and babies. Many pregnant people have received the mRNA vaccine without evidence of unexpected adverse responses. Recent findings from a study published in the New Read more…
Nerdy Girl Announcements – May 7, 2021
Uncategorized
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Announcements! I want to let our beloved readers know that Dear Pandemic has some changes on the horizon! We will continue posting on COVID-19 and taking your questions about the pandemic and vaccines. And you can look forward to some gradual expansion in our scope. Over the next weeks and months, we will also start Read more…
Actualización del país: India
Infection and Spread Posts en Español Travel
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
India ha estado en las noticias en las últimas semanas por el aumento del número de casos, el incremento de las muertes y un sistema sanitario gravemente afectado. ¿Qué está pasando y cómo pueden ayudar otros países? Empecemos por las estadísticas: Durante los últimos días, India ha registrado más de 300.000 nuevos casos *por día*, Read more…
What’s up with otters getting COVID-19?
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL; DR. Otters at the Georgia Aquarium recently joined the growing list of animals that test positive for COVID-19. T hey were showing mild symptoms but there is no expectation of long-term effects. While transmission from animals to humans is extremely rare, scientists recommend taking precautions to limit exposures in either direction. What’s up Read more…
Can I shed the vaccine to others?
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: NO. We’ve seen this myth going around, and Those Nerdy Girls are here to set the record straight. ➡️It is biologically impossible to experience any effects from being near a vaccinated person. Read more: PolitiFact NY Times Link to original FB post
¿Por qué sería posible alcanzar la inmunidad colectiva con COVID-19?
Biology/Immunity Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
P: Si nunca hemos alcanzado la inmunidad colectiva con la influenza, la gripe o muchas otras enfermedades, ¿Por qué sería posible alcanzar la inmunidad colectiva con COVID-19? R: Algunas enfermedades, tales como la influenza y la gripe, son más esquivas que otras cuando se trata de inmunidad colectiva. Para ser candidato para la inmunidad colectiva, Read more…
When will the vaccines be approved for under 16s?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: SOON! FDA authorization is expected *next week* for ages 12-15 in the U.S., and Canada’s regulator has already given approval. Pfizer previously announced results from its Phase III trial in 2,260 adolescents. Key results: ➡️ There were 18 cases of COVID-19 in the trial….. ALL in the placebo group. ➡️ That’s a big fat Read more…
A: Signs point to YES. While some emerging SARS-CoV-2 variants are more concerning than others, so far the vaccines remain effective at preventing disease and death. 💥 This means that while new “scariants” may make for eye-catching headlines, vaccines are still doing what we hoped to save lives and ultimately drive down transmission. Because of Read more…
Preparing for residual mental health impacts of COVID
Mental HealthAparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Q: Is there a way to start anticipating and preparing for the residual mental health impacts of Covid? I feel as if I will carry a PTSD of sorts. Will I flinch every time I hear about a new virus? Will the rest of my life be spent on high alert waiting for the next Read more…
¿Cuánto tiempo dura la inmunidad después de la recuperación de COVID-19?
Biology/Immunity Posts en Español
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: La memoria inmune al SARS-CoV-2 parece durar *al menos* 8 meses. RESUMEN: Si bien los niveles de inmunidad individual variaron, hasta ahora se han detectado anticuerpos y células inmunitarias específicas para SARS-CoV-2 hasta al menos 8 meses después en el 95% de los pacientes que se han recuperado de COVID19. Inmunidad a la infección: Read more…
Does the COVID-19 vaccine cause shingles?
Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Nope! The COVID-19 vaccine does not give anyone shingles. Shingles is caused by the virus that causes chickenpox, called varicella zoster. It can hide out in the body long after chickenpox has gone away and reactivate later to cause the rash known as shingles. What is shingles? Shingles, also called zoster or herpes zoster, Read more…
Do I need the vaccine if I’ve already been infected with COVID-19?
Biology/Immunity Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Q: Do I need the vaccine if I’ve already been infected with COVID-19? Isn’t natural immunity better? A: Vaccines produce STRONGER and MORE CONSISTENT antibody responses to SARS-CoV-2 than natural infection, meaning EVERYONE can benefit from the protection. 💥 Don’t give away your shot! Read the full post here Link to original FB post
¿Cuál debería ser el nuevo nombre de nuestra página?
Posts en Español Uncategorized
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Estimados seguidores de Querida Pandemia, hemos recibido varios comentarios expresando descontento por el nombre de nuestra página. 🔬 Para un breve resumen, “Querida Pandemia” es una página de consejos donde el público tiene la oportunidad de hacer preguntas a los científicos sobre la ciencia de COVID y otros temas de salud. En lugar de “Dear Abby” Read more…
Can pregnant people receive the COVID-19 vaccination?
Vaccines
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: YES. The Moderna, Johnson and Johnson, and Pfizer vaccines are available to pregnant people in the US. A growing pool of evidence support vaccine safety for both pregnant people and babies. Many pregnant people have received the mRNA vaccine without evidence of unexpected adverse responses. Recent findings from a study published in the New Read more…
Nerdy Girl Announcements – May 7, 2021
Uncategorized
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Announcements! I want to let our beloved readers know that Dear Pandemic has some changes on the horizon! We will continue posting on COVID-19 and taking your questions about the pandemic and vaccines. And you can look forward to some gradual expansion in our scope. Over the next weeks and months, we will also start Read more…
Actualización del país: India
Infection and Spread Posts en Español Travel
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
India ha estado en las noticias en las últimas semanas por el aumento del número de casos, el incremento de las muertes y un sistema sanitario gravemente afectado. ¿Qué está pasando y cómo pueden ayudar otros países? Empecemos por las estadísticas: Durante los últimos días, India ha registrado más de 300.000 nuevos casos *por día*, Read more…
What’s up with otters getting COVID-19?
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL; DR. Otters at the Georgia Aquarium recently joined the growing list of animals that test positive for COVID-19. T hey were showing mild symptoms but there is no expectation of long-term effects. While transmission from animals to humans is extremely rare, scientists recommend taking precautions to limit exposures in either direction. What’s up Read more…
Can I shed the vaccine to others?
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: NO. We’ve seen this myth going around, and Those Nerdy Girls are here to set the record straight. ➡️It is biologically impossible to experience any effects from being near a vaccinated person. Read more: PolitiFact NY Times Link to original FB post
¿Por qué sería posible alcanzar la inmunidad colectiva con COVID-19?
Biology/Immunity Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
P: Si nunca hemos alcanzado la inmunidad colectiva con la influenza, la gripe o muchas otras enfermedades, ¿Por qué sería posible alcanzar la inmunidad colectiva con COVID-19? R: Algunas enfermedades, tales como la influenza y la gripe, son más esquivas que otras cuando se trata de inmunidad colectiva. Para ser candidato para la inmunidad colectiva, Read more…
When will the vaccines be approved for under 16s?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: SOON! FDA authorization is expected *next week* for ages 12-15 in the U.S., and Canada’s regulator has already given approval. Pfizer previously announced results from its Phase III trial in 2,260 adolescents. Key results: ➡️ There were 18 cases of COVID-19 in the trial….. ALL in the placebo group. ➡️ That’s a big fat Read more…
Q: Is there a way to start anticipating and preparing for the residual mental health impacts of Covid? I feel as if I will carry a PTSD of sorts. Will I flinch every time I hear about a new virus? Will the rest of my life be spent on high alert waiting for the next Read more…
¿Cuánto tiempo dura la inmunidad después de la recuperación de COVID-19?
Biology/Immunity Posts en EspañolSandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: La memoria inmune al SARS-CoV-2 parece durar *al menos* 8 meses. RESUMEN: Si bien los niveles de inmunidad individual variaron, hasta ahora se han detectado anticuerpos y células inmunitarias específicas para SARS-CoV-2 hasta al menos 8 meses después en el 95% de los pacientes que se han recuperado de COVID19. Inmunidad a la infección: Read more…
Does the COVID-19 vaccine cause shingles?
Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Nope! The COVID-19 vaccine does not give anyone shingles. Shingles is caused by the virus that causes chickenpox, called varicella zoster. It can hide out in the body long after chickenpox has gone away and reactivate later to cause the rash known as shingles. What is shingles? Shingles, also called zoster or herpes zoster, Read more…
Do I need the vaccine if I’ve already been infected with COVID-19?
Biology/Immunity Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Q: Do I need the vaccine if I’ve already been infected with COVID-19? Isn’t natural immunity better? A: Vaccines produce STRONGER and MORE CONSISTENT antibody responses to SARS-CoV-2 than natural infection, meaning EVERYONE can benefit from the protection. 💥 Don’t give away your shot! Read the full post here Link to original FB post
¿Cuál debería ser el nuevo nombre de nuestra página?
Posts en Español Uncategorized
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Estimados seguidores de Querida Pandemia, hemos recibido varios comentarios expresando descontento por el nombre de nuestra página. 🔬 Para un breve resumen, “Querida Pandemia” es una página de consejos donde el público tiene la oportunidad de hacer preguntas a los científicos sobre la ciencia de COVID y otros temas de salud. En lugar de “Dear Abby” Read more…
Can pregnant people receive the COVID-19 vaccination?
Vaccines
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: YES. The Moderna, Johnson and Johnson, and Pfizer vaccines are available to pregnant people in the US. A growing pool of evidence support vaccine safety for both pregnant people and babies. Many pregnant people have received the mRNA vaccine without evidence of unexpected adverse responses. Recent findings from a study published in the New Read more…
Nerdy Girl Announcements – May 7, 2021
Uncategorized
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Announcements! I want to let our beloved readers know that Dear Pandemic has some changes on the horizon! We will continue posting on COVID-19 and taking your questions about the pandemic and vaccines. And you can look forward to some gradual expansion in our scope. Over the next weeks and months, we will also start Read more…
Actualización del país: India
Infection and Spread Posts en Español Travel
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
India ha estado en las noticias en las últimas semanas por el aumento del número de casos, el incremento de las muertes y un sistema sanitario gravemente afectado. ¿Qué está pasando y cómo pueden ayudar otros países? Empecemos por las estadísticas: Durante los últimos días, India ha registrado más de 300.000 nuevos casos *por día*, Read more…
What’s up with otters getting COVID-19?
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL; DR. Otters at the Georgia Aquarium recently joined the growing list of animals that test positive for COVID-19. T hey were showing mild symptoms but there is no expectation of long-term effects. While transmission from animals to humans is extremely rare, scientists recommend taking precautions to limit exposures in either direction. What’s up Read more…
Can I shed the vaccine to others?
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: NO. We’ve seen this myth going around, and Those Nerdy Girls are here to set the record straight. ➡️It is biologically impossible to experience any effects from being near a vaccinated person. Read more: PolitiFact NY Times Link to original FB post
¿Por qué sería posible alcanzar la inmunidad colectiva con COVID-19?
Biology/Immunity Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
P: Si nunca hemos alcanzado la inmunidad colectiva con la influenza, la gripe o muchas otras enfermedades, ¿Por qué sería posible alcanzar la inmunidad colectiva con COVID-19? R: Algunas enfermedades, tales como la influenza y la gripe, son más esquivas que otras cuando se trata de inmunidad colectiva. Para ser candidato para la inmunidad colectiva, Read more…
When will the vaccines be approved for under 16s?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: SOON! FDA authorization is expected *next week* for ages 12-15 in the U.S., and Canada’s regulator has already given approval. Pfizer previously announced results from its Phase III trial in 2,260 adolescents. Key results: ➡️ There were 18 cases of COVID-19 in the trial….. ALL in the placebo group. ➡️ That’s a big fat Read more…
R: La memoria inmune al SARS-CoV-2 parece durar *al menos* 8 meses. RESUMEN: Si bien los niveles de inmunidad individual variaron, hasta ahora se han detectado anticuerpos y células inmunitarias específicas para SARS-CoV-2 hasta al menos 8 meses después en el 95% de los pacientes que se han recuperado de COVID19. Inmunidad a la infección: Read more…
Does the COVID-19 vaccine cause shingles?
Uncertainty and Misinformation VaccinesSarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Nope! The COVID-19 vaccine does not give anyone shingles. Shingles is caused by the virus that causes chickenpox, called varicella zoster. It can hide out in the body long after chickenpox has gone away and reactivate later to cause the rash known as shingles. What is shingles? Shingles, also called zoster or herpes zoster, Read more…
Do I need the vaccine if I’ve already been infected with COVID-19?
Biology/Immunity Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Q: Do I need the vaccine if I’ve already been infected with COVID-19? Isn’t natural immunity better? A: Vaccines produce STRONGER and MORE CONSISTENT antibody responses to SARS-CoV-2 than natural infection, meaning EVERYONE can benefit from the protection. 💥 Don’t give away your shot! Read the full post here Link to original FB post
¿Cuál debería ser el nuevo nombre de nuestra página?
Posts en Español Uncategorized
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Estimados seguidores de Querida Pandemia, hemos recibido varios comentarios expresando descontento por el nombre de nuestra página. 🔬 Para un breve resumen, “Querida Pandemia” es una página de consejos donde el público tiene la oportunidad de hacer preguntas a los científicos sobre la ciencia de COVID y otros temas de salud. En lugar de “Dear Abby” Read more…
Can pregnant people receive the COVID-19 vaccination?
Vaccines
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: YES. The Moderna, Johnson and Johnson, and Pfizer vaccines are available to pregnant people in the US. A growing pool of evidence support vaccine safety for both pregnant people and babies. Many pregnant people have received the mRNA vaccine without evidence of unexpected adverse responses. Recent findings from a study published in the New Read more…
Nerdy Girl Announcements – May 7, 2021
Uncategorized
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Announcements! I want to let our beloved readers know that Dear Pandemic has some changes on the horizon! We will continue posting on COVID-19 and taking your questions about the pandemic and vaccines. And you can look forward to some gradual expansion in our scope. Over the next weeks and months, we will also start Read more…
Actualización del país: India
Infection and Spread Posts en Español Travel
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
India ha estado en las noticias en las últimas semanas por el aumento del número de casos, el incremento de las muertes y un sistema sanitario gravemente afectado. ¿Qué está pasando y cómo pueden ayudar otros países? Empecemos por las estadísticas: Durante los últimos días, India ha registrado más de 300.000 nuevos casos *por día*, Read more…
What’s up with otters getting COVID-19?
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL; DR. Otters at the Georgia Aquarium recently joined the growing list of animals that test positive for COVID-19. T hey were showing mild symptoms but there is no expectation of long-term effects. While transmission from animals to humans is extremely rare, scientists recommend taking precautions to limit exposures in either direction. What’s up Read more…
Can I shed the vaccine to others?
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: NO. We’ve seen this myth going around, and Those Nerdy Girls are here to set the record straight. ➡️It is biologically impossible to experience any effects from being near a vaccinated person. Read more: PolitiFact NY Times Link to original FB post
¿Por qué sería posible alcanzar la inmunidad colectiva con COVID-19?
Biology/Immunity Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
P: Si nunca hemos alcanzado la inmunidad colectiva con la influenza, la gripe o muchas otras enfermedades, ¿Por qué sería posible alcanzar la inmunidad colectiva con COVID-19? R: Algunas enfermedades, tales como la influenza y la gripe, son más esquivas que otras cuando se trata de inmunidad colectiva. Para ser candidato para la inmunidad colectiva, Read more…
When will the vaccines be approved for under 16s?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: SOON! FDA authorization is expected *next week* for ages 12-15 in the U.S., and Canada’s regulator has already given approval. Pfizer previously announced results from its Phase III trial in 2,260 adolescents. Key results: ➡️ There were 18 cases of COVID-19 in the trial….. ALL in the placebo group. ➡️ That’s a big fat Read more…
A: Nope! The COVID-19 vaccine does not give anyone shingles. Shingles is caused by the virus that causes chickenpox, called varicella zoster. It can hide out in the body long after chickenpox has gone away and reactivate later to cause the rash known as shingles. What is shingles? Shingles, also called zoster or herpes zoster, Read more…
Do I need the vaccine if I’ve already been infected with COVID-19?
Biology/Immunity VaccinesJennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Q: Do I need the vaccine if I’ve already been infected with COVID-19? Isn’t natural immunity better? A: Vaccines produce STRONGER and MORE CONSISTENT antibody responses to SARS-CoV-2 than natural infection, meaning EVERYONE can benefit from the protection. 💥 Don’t give away your shot! Read the full post here Link to original FB post
¿Cuál debería ser el nuevo nombre de nuestra página?
Posts en Español Uncategorized
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Estimados seguidores de Querida Pandemia, hemos recibido varios comentarios expresando descontento por el nombre de nuestra página. 🔬 Para un breve resumen, “Querida Pandemia” es una página de consejos donde el público tiene la oportunidad de hacer preguntas a los científicos sobre la ciencia de COVID y otros temas de salud. En lugar de “Dear Abby” Read more…
Can pregnant people receive the COVID-19 vaccination?
Vaccines
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: YES. The Moderna, Johnson and Johnson, and Pfizer vaccines are available to pregnant people in the US. A growing pool of evidence support vaccine safety for both pregnant people and babies. Many pregnant people have received the mRNA vaccine without evidence of unexpected adverse responses. Recent findings from a study published in the New Read more…
Nerdy Girl Announcements – May 7, 2021
Uncategorized
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Announcements! I want to let our beloved readers know that Dear Pandemic has some changes on the horizon! We will continue posting on COVID-19 and taking your questions about the pandemic and vaccines. And you can look forward to some gradual expansion in our scope. Over the next weeks and months, we will also start Read more…
Actualización del país: India
Infection and Spread Posts en Español Travel
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
India ha estado en las noticias en las últimas semanas por el aumento del número de casos, el incremento de las muertes y un sistema sanitario gravemente afectado. ¿Qué está pasando y cómo pueden ayudar otros países? Empecemos por las estadísticas: Durante los últimos días, India ha registrado más de 300.000 nuevos casos *por día*, Read more…
What’s up with otters getting COVID-19?
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL; DR. Otters at the Georgia Aquarium recently joined the growing list of animals that test positive for COVID-19. T hey were showing mild symptoms but there is no expectation of long-term effects. While transmission from animals to humans is extremely rare, scientists recommend taking precautions to limit exposures in either direction. What’s up Read more…
Can I shed the vaccine to others?
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: NO. We’ve seen this myth going around, and Those Nerdy Girls are here to set the record straight. ➡️It is biologically impossible to experience any effects from being near a vaccinated person. Read more: PolitiFact NY Times Link to original FB post
¿Por qué sería posible alcanzar la inmunidad colectiva con COVID-19?
Biology/Immunity Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
P: Si nunca hemos alcanzado la inmunidad colectiva con la influenza, la gripe o muchas otras enfermedades, ¿Por qué sería posible alcanzar la inmunidad colectiva con COVID-19? R: Algunas enfermedades, tales como la influenza y la gripe, son más esquivas que otras cuando se trata de inmunidad colectiva. Para ser candidato para la inmunidad colectiva, Read more…
When will the vaccines be approved for under 16s?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: SOON! FDA authorization is expected *next week* for ages 12-15 in the U.S., and Canada’s regulator has already given approval. Pfizer previously announced results from its Phase III trial in 2,260 adolescents. Key results: ➡️ There were 18 cases of COVID-19 in the trial….. ALL in the placebo group. ➡️ That’s a big fat Read more…
Q: Do I need the vaccine if I’ve already been infected with COVID-19? Isn’t natural immunity better? A: Vaccines produce STRONGER and MORE CONSISTENT antibody responses to SARS-CoV-2 than natural infection, meaning EVERYONE can benefit from the protection. 💥 Don’t give away your shot! Read the full post here Link to original FB post
¿Cuál debería ser el nuevo nombre de nuestra página?
Posts en Español UncategorizedSandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Estimados seguidores de Querida Pandemia, hemos recibido varios comentarios expresando descontento por el nombre de nuestra página. 🔬 Para un breve resumen, “Querida Pandemia” es una página de consejos donde el público tiene la oportunidad de hacer preguntas a los científicos sobre la ciencia de COVID y otros temas de salud. En lugar de “Dear Abby” Read more…
Can pregnant people receive the COVID-19 vaccination?
Vaccines
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: YES. The Moderna, Johnson and Johnson, and Pfizer vaccines are available to pregnant people in the US. A growing pool of evidence support vaccine safety for both pregnant people and babies. Many pregnant people have received the mRNA vaccine without evidence of unexpected adverse responses. Recent findings from a study published in the New Read more…
Nerdy Girl Announcements – May 7, 2021
Uncategorized
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Announcements! I want to let our beloved readers know that Dear Pandemic has some changes on the horizon! We will continue posting on COVID-19 and taking your questions about the pandemic and vaccines. And you can look forward to some gradual expansion in our scope. Over the next weeks and months, we will also start Read more…
Actualización del país: India
Infection and Spread Posts en Español Travel
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
India ha estado en las noticias en las últimas semanas por el aumento del número de casos, el incremento de las muertes y un sistema sanitario gravemente afectado. ¿Qué está pasando y cómo pueden ayudar otros países? Empecemos por las estadísticas: Durante los últimos días, India ha registrado más de 300.000 nuevos casos *por día*, Read more…
What’s up with otters getting COVID-19?
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL; DR. Otters at the Georgia Aquarium recently joined the growing list of animals that test positive for COVID-19. T hey were showing mild symptoms but there is no expectation of long-term effects. While transmission from animals to humans is extremely rare, scientists recommend taking precautions to limit exposures in either direction. What’s up Read more…
Can I shed the vaccine to others?
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: NO. We’ve seen this myth going around, and Those Nerdy Girls are here to set the record straight. ➡️It is biologically impossible to experience any effects from being near a vaccinated person. Read more: PolitiFact NY Times Link to original FB post
¿Por qué sería posible alcanzar la inmunidad colectiva con COVID-19?
Biology/Immunity Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
P: Si nunca hemos alcanzado la inmunidad colectiva con la influenza, la gripe o muchas otras enfermedades, ¿Por qué sería posible alcanzar la inmunidad colectiva con COVID-19? R: Algunas enfermedades, tales como la influenza y la gripe, son más esquivas que otras cuando se trata de inmunidad colectiva. Para ser candidato para la inmunidad colectiva, Read more…
When will the vaccines be approved for under 16s?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: SOON! FDA authorization is expected *next week* for ages 12-15 in the U.S., and Canada’s regulator has already given approval. Pfizer previously announced results from its Phase III trial in 2,260 adolescents. Key results: ➡️ There were 18 cases of COVID-19 in the trial….. ALL in the placebo group. ➡️ That’s a big fat Read more…
Estimados seguidores de Querida Pandemia, hemos recibido varios comentarios expresando descontento por el nombre de nuestra página. 🔬 Para un breve resumen, “Querida Pandemia” es una página de consejos donde el público tiene la oportunidad de hacer preguntas a los científicos sobre la ciencia de COVID y otros temas de salud. En lugar de “Dear Abby” Read more…
Can pregnant people receive the COVID-19 vaccination?
VaccinesAshley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: YES. The Moderna, Johnson and Johnson, and Pfizer vaccines are available to pregnant people in the US. A growing pool of evidence support vaccine safety for both pregnant people and babies. Many pregnant people have received the mRNA vaccine without evidence of unexpected adverse responses. Recent findings from a study published in the New Read more…
Nerdy Girl Announcements – May 7, 2021
Uncategorized
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Announcements! I want to let our beloved readers know that Dear Pandemic has some changes on the horizon! We will continue posting on COVID-19 and taking your questions about the pandemic and vaccines. And you can look forward to some gradual expansion in our scope. Over the next weeks and months, we will also start Read more…
Actualización del país: India
Infection and Spread Posts en Español Travel
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
India ha estado en las noticias en las últimas semanas por el aumento del número de casos, el incremento de las muertes y un sistema sanitario gravemente afectado. ¿Qué está pasando y cómo pueden ayudar otros países? Empecemos por las estadísticas: Durante los últimos días, India ha registrado más de 300.000 nuevos casos *por día*, Read more…
What’s up with otters getting COVID-19?
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL; DR. Otters at the Georgia Aquarium recently joined the growing list of animals that test positive for COVID-19. T hey were showing mild symptoms but there is no expectation of long-term effects. While transmission from animals to humans is extremely rare, scientists recommend taking precautions to limit exposures in either direction. What’s up Read more…
Can I shed the vaccine to others?
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: NO. We’ve seen this myth going around, and Those Nerdy Girls are here to set the record straight. ➡️It is biologically impossible to experience any effects from being near a vaccinated person. Read more: PolitiFact NY Times Link to original FB post
¿Por qué sería posible alcanzar la inmunidad colectiva con COVID-19?
Biology/Immunity Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
P: Si nunca hemos alcanzado la inmunidad colectiva con la influenza, la gripe o muchas otras enfermedades, ¿Por qué sería posible alcanzar la inmunidad colectiva con COVID-19? R: Algunas enfermedades, tales como la influenza y la gripe, son más esquivas que otras cuando se trata de inmunidad colectiva. Para ser candidato para la inmunidad colectiva, Read more…
When will the vaccines be approved for under 16s?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: SOON! FDA authorization is expected *next week* for ages 12-15 in the U.S., and Canada’s regulator has already given approval. Pfizer previously announced results from its Phase III trial in 2,260 adolescents. Key results: ➡️ There were 18 cases of COVID-19 in the trial….. ALL in the placebo group. ➡️ That’s a big fat Read more…
A: YES. The Moderna, Johnson and Johnson, and Pfizer vaccines are available to pregnant people in the US. A growing pool of evidence support vaccine safety for both pregnant people and babies. Many pregnant people have received the mRNA vaccine without evidence of unexpected adverse responses. Recent findings from a study published in the New Read more…
Nerdy Girl Announcements – May 7, 2021
UncategorizedMalia Jones, PhD MPH
Announcements! I want to let our beloved readers know that Dear Pandemic has some changes on the horizon! We will continue posting on COVID-19 and taking your questions about the pandemic and vaccines. And you can look forward to some gradual expansion in our scope. Over the next weeks and months, we will also start Read more…
Actualización del país: India
Infection and Spread Posts en Español Travel
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
India ha estado en las noticias en las últimas semanas por el aumento del número de casos, el incremento de las muertes y un sistema sanitario gravemente afectado. ¿Qué está pasando y cómo pueden ayudar otros países? Empecemos por las estadísticas: Durante los últimos días, India ha registrado más de 300.000 nuevos casos *por día*, Read more…
What’s up with otters getting COVID-19?
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL; DR. Otters at the Georgia Aquarium recently joined the growing list of animals that test positive for COVID-19. T hey were showing mild symptoms but there is no expectation of long-term effects. While transmission from animals to humans is extremely rare, scientists recommend taking precautions to limit exposures in either direction. What’s up Read more…
Can I shed the vaccine to others?
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: NO. We’ve seen this myth going around, and Those Nerdy Girls are here to set the record straight. ➡️It is biologically impossible to experience any effects from being near a vaccinated person. Read more: PolitiFact NY Times Link to original FB post
¿Por qué sería posible alcanzar la inmunidad colectiva con COVID-19?
Biology/Immunity Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
P: Si nunca hemos alcanzado la inmunidad colectiva con la influenza, la gripe o muchas otras enfermedades, ¿Por qué sería posible alcanzar la inmunidad colectiva con COVID-19? R: Algunas enfermedades, tales como la influenza y la gripe, son más esquivas que otras cuando se trata de inmunidad colectiva. Para ser candidato para la inmunidad colectiva, Read more…
When will the vaccines be approved for under 16s?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: SOON! FDA authorization is expected *next week* for ages 12-15 in the U.S., and Canada’s regulator has already given approval. Pfizer previously announced results from its Phase III trial in 2,260 adolescents. Key results: ➡️ There were 18 cases of COVID-19 in the trial….. ALL in the placebo group. ➡️ That’s a big fat Read more…
Announcements! I want to let our beloved readers know that Dear Pandemic has some changes on the horizon! We will continue posting on COVID-19 and taking your questions about the pandemic and vaccines. And you can look forward to some gradual expansion in our scope. Over the next weeks and months, we will also start Read more…
Actualización del país: India
Infection and Spread Posts en Español TravelTita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
India ha estado en las noticias en las últimas semanas por el aumento del número de casos, el incremento de las muertes y un sistema sanitario gravemente afectado. ¿Qué está pasando y cómo pueden ayudar otros países? Empecemos por las estadísticas: Durante los últimos días, India ha registrado más de 300.000 nuevos casos *por día*, Read more…
What’s up with otters getting COVID-19?
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL; DR. Otters at the Georgia Aquarium recently joined the growing list of animals that test positive for COVID-19. T hey were showing mild symptoms but there is no expectation of long-term effects. While transmission from animals to humans is extremely rare, scientists recommend taking precautions to limit exposures in either direction. What’s up Read more…
Can I shed the vaccine to others?
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: NO. We’ve seen this myth going around, and Those Nerdy Girls are here to set the record straight. ➡️It is biologically impossible to experience any effects from being near a vaccinated person. Read more: PolitiFact NY Times Link to original FB post
¿Por qué sería posible alcanzar la inmunidad colectiva con COVID-19?
Biology/Immunity Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
P: Si nunca hemos alcanzado la inmunidad colectiva con la influenza, la gripe o muchas otras enfermedades, ¿Por qué sería posible alcanzar la inmunidad colectiva con COVID-19? R: Algunas enfermedades, tales como la influenza y la gripe, son más esquivas que otras cuando se trata de inmunidad colectiva. Para ser candidato para la inmunidad colectiva, Read more…
When will the vaccines be approved for under 16s?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: SOON! FDA authorization is expected *next week* for ages 12-15 in the U.S., and Canada’s regulator has already given approval. Pfizer previously announced results from its Phase III trial in 2,260 adolescents. Key results: ➡️ There were 18 cases of COVID-19 in the trial….. ALL in the placebo group. ➡️ That’s a big fat Read more…
India ha estado en las noticias en las últimas semanas por el aumento del número de casos, el incremento de las muertes y un sistema sanitario gravemente afectado. ¿Qué está pasando y cómo pueden ayudar otros países? Empecemos por las estadísticas: Durante los últimos días, India ha registrado más de 300.000 nuevos casos *por día*, Read more…
What’s up with otters getting COVID-19?
Families/Kids Staying SafeLauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL; DR. Otters at the Georgia Aquarium recently joined the growing list of animals that test positive for COVID-19. T hey were showing mild symptoms but there is no expectation of long-term effects. While transmission from animals to humans is extremely rare, scientists recommend taking precautions to limit exposures in either direction. What’s up Read more…
Can I shed the vaccine to others?
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: NO. We’ve seen this myth going around, and Those Nerdy Girls are here to set the record straight. ➡️It is biologically impossible to experience any effects from being near a vaccinated person. Read more: PolitiFact NY Times Link to original FB post
¿Por qué sería posible alcanzar la inmunidad colectiva con COVID-19?
Biology/Immunity Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
P: Si nunca hemos alcanzado la inmunidad colectiva con la influenza, la gripe o muchas otras enfermedades, ¿Por qué sería posible alcanzar la inmunidad colectiva con COVID-19? R: Algunas enfermedades, tales como la influenza y la gripe, son más esquivas que otras cuando se trata de inmunidad colectiva. Para ser candidato para la inmunidad colectiva, Read more…
When will the vaccines be approved for under 16s?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: SOON! FDA authorization is expected *next week* for ages 12-15 in the U.S., and Canada’s regulator has already given approval. Pfizer previously announced results from its Phase III trial in 2,260 adolescents. Key results: ➡️ There were 18 cases of COVID-19 in the trial….. ALL in the placebo group. ➡️ That’s a big fat Read more…
A: TL; DR. Otters at the Georgia Aquarium recently joined the growing list of animals that test positive for COVID-19. T hey were showing mild symptoms but there is no expectation of long-term effects. While transmission from animals to humans is extremely rare, scientists recommend taking precautions to limit exposures in either direction. What’s up Read more…
Can I shed the vaccine to others?
VaccinesJennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: NO. We’ve seen this myth going around, and Those Nerdy Girls are here to set the record straight. ➡️It is biologically impossible to experience any effects from being near a vaccinated person. Read more: PolitiFact NY Times Link to original FB post
¿Por qué sería posible alcanzar la inmunidad colectiva con COVID-19?
Biology/Immunity Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
P: Si nunca hemos alcanzado la inmunidad colectiva con la influenza, la gripe o muchas otras enfermedades, ¿Por qué sería posible alcanzar la inmunidad colectiva con COVID-19? R: Algunas enfermedades, tales como la influenza y la gripe, son más esquivas que otras cuando se trata de inmunidad colectiva. Para ser candidato para la inmunidad colectiva, Read more…
When will the vaccines be approved for under 16s?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: SOON! FDA authorization is expected *next week* for ages 12-15 in the U.S., and Canada’s regulator has already given approval. Pfizer previously announced results from its Phase III trial in 2,260 adolescents. Key results: ➡️ There were 18 cases of COVID-19 in the trial….. ALL in the placebo group. ➡️ That’s a big fat Read more…
A: NO. We’ve seen this myth going around, and Those Nerdy Girls are here to set the record straight. ➡️It is biologically impossible to experience any effects from being near a vaccinated person. Read more: PolitiFact NY Times Link to original FB post
¿Por qué sería posible alcanzar la inmunidad colectiva con COVID-19?
Biology/Immunity Posts en Español VaccinesSandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
P: Si nunca hemos alcanzado la inmunidad colectiva con la influenza, la gripe o muchas otras enfermedades, ¿Por qué sería posible alcanzar la inmunidad colectiva con COVID-19? R: Algunas enfermedades, tales como la influenza y la gripe, son más esquivas que otras cuando se trata de inmunidad colectiva. Para ser candidato para la inmunidad colectiva, Read more…
When will the vaccines be approved for under 16s?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: SOON! FDA authorization is expected *next week* for ages 12-15 in the U.S., and Canada’s regulator has already given approval. Pfizer previously announced results from its Phase III trial in 2,260 adolescents. Key results: ➡️ There were 18 cases of COVID-19 in the trial….. ALL in the placebo group. ➡️ That’s a big fat Read more…
P: Si nunca hemos alcanzado la inmunidad colectiva con la influenza, la gripe o muchas otras enfermedades, ¿Por qué sería posible alcanzar la inmunidad colectiva con COVID-19? R: Algunas enfermedades, tales como la influenza y la gripe, son más esquivas que otras cuando se trata de inmunidad colectiva. Para ser candidato para la inmunidad colectiva, Read more…
When will the vaccines be approved for under 16s?
Families/Kids VaccinesJennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: SOON! FDA authorization is expected *next week* for ages 12-15 in the U.S., and Canada’s regulator has already given approval. Pfizer previously announced results from its Phase III trial in 2,260 adolescents. Key results: ➡️ There were 18 cases of COVID-19 in the trial….. ALL in the placebo group. ➡️ That’s a big fat Read more…
A: SOON! FDA authorization is expected *next week* for ages 12-15 in the U.S., and Canada’s regulator has already given approval. Pfizer previously announced results from its Phase III trial in 2,260 adolescents. Key results: ➡️ There were 18 cases of COVID-19 in the trial….. ALL in the placebo group. ➡️ That’s a big fat Read more…
