Debunking of Dangerous and False Vaccine Rumors
Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Thanks to our awesome partner Your local epidemiologist for this science-based debunking of some really dangerous and false vaccine rumors circulating recently. Update: Your local epidemiologist’s post reached a couple million people. The Facebook algorithm has removed it, so we’re just gonna paste the content here. #FactsMatter “COVID19 vaccines will destroy our lives” posted by Read more…
How do we protect ourselves against the new COVID virus variants?
Masks Staying Safe
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: To protect ourselves from COVID-19 (including the new variants), we need to use all our SMARTS! ↔️ Space: Keep your distance from other people. 😷 Masks: Keep your nose + mouth covered with a mask that fits well. 💨 Air: Keep it fresh. 🔄 Restrict: Keep your circle small. ⏰ Time: Keep your interactions Read more…
“He leído que la vacuna de Pfizer causa infertilidad en las mujeres… ¿Hay algo de verdad en esto?
Posts en Español Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Daisey Velazquez, Spanish Translation
R: NO. Se ha dicho que la vacuna bloquea una proteína que es clave en la formación de la placenta de mamíferos pero no hay nada de verdad en este rumor. No hay nada en el genoma humano que sea similar a la proteína de pico a la que se dirige cada una de las Read more…
Help! I’m so confused…which is the best mask?
Masks
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Check out our mask cheat sheet below, and #MaskUp! Remember the 2 keys to mask effectiveness: 💥FILTRATION and FIT Nerdy Girl mask ranking: 1️⃣ N95 2️⃣ KF94 (Korea), FFP2 (Europe) 3️⃣ KN95s (buyer beware: manufacturer should hold a ‘NIOSH Certificate’) 4️⃣ Double-mask (cloth mask on top of surgical, OR cloth mask with filter insert) Read more…
Meet Those Nerdy Girls – Dr. Amanda Simanek
Uncategorized
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
This week in Meet the Nerdy Girls, we’re delighted to introduce Dr. Amanda Simanek, PhD, MPH! Dr. Simanek is a social epidemiologist who studies the psychosocial determinants of infectious disease, links between infection and chronic disease, and the pathways by which social inequities in health occur across the lifecourse and across generations. We asked her Read more…
Home poop tests anyone?
Testing and Contact Tracing
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
Q: I’ve heard that some colleges are testing wastewater from dorms to find out if there is Covid. Does this mean there could be accurate(ish) home fecal tests in our future? I can’t decide if I want the answer to be yes or no. A. The Nerdy Girls support innovation, accuracy, affordability, and accessibility. And Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Masks Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
In this live Q&A, Dear Pandemic contributing scientists Drs. Malia Jones & Michelle Kinder will be tackling questions from our readers about the different kinds of vaccines, vaccine side effects, and questions about masks! If you have a question, put it in our question box at www.dearpandemic.org. ➡️ Welcome, Intros, and Announcements (0:00-2:10) ➡️ Explainer Read more…
¿Debería preocuparme por los posibles efectos secundarios a largo plazo de las vacunas COVID-19?
Clinical Symptoms Posts en Español Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Alejandra Silva Hernández, Spanish Translation
R: Siendo realistas, no. Biológicamente, las posibilidades de efectos a largo plazo son extremadamente pequeños. BREVE RESUMEN: Los efectos secundarios graves de la vacuna son extremadamente raros y ocurren horas o días después de la vacunación, no meses o años. El riesgo de infección y los efectos a largo plazo en la salud a causa Read more…
Update on Novavax and Johnson & Johnson Vaccines
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
BREAKING NEWS: It’s been an eventful last 24 hours with release of Phase III trial results from both Novavax & Johnson & Johnson! TL;DR: We have two more vaccines with very good (but not perfect) protection against symptomatic disease, but *very* good protection against severe disease. The J&J one dose regimen along with regular temperature Read more…
Is this pandemic worse for extroverts than for introverts?
Mental Health
Christine Whelan, PhD
Q: And what can each personality type do to stay mentally healthy right now? A: The emotional toll of the pandemic has been tough on both extroverts and introverts. Research tells us taking a growth-mindset approach to personality is the healthiest way to stay flexible, and that communication about your socio-emotional needs is more important Read more…
¿Existe alguna razón para evitar los antifebriles con la administración de la vacuna?
Clinical Symptoms Posts en Español Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Alejandra Silva Hernández, Spanish Translation
P: ¿Existe alguna razón para evitar los antifebriles como el ibuprofeno y el acetaminofén (paracetamol) con la administración de la vacuna? R: Generalmente NO se recomienda el pretratamiento con antifebriles antes de la administración de la vacuna, pero si tiene fiebre o se siente incómodo DESPUÉS de la administración de la vacuna, puede tomar medicamentos Read more…
Will the current vaccines be effective against the new variants?
Vaccines
Michelle Kinder, PhD
Q: If not, what happens, do we need a new, different vaccine?” A: The vaccines developed thus far will likely have efficacy against the different SARS-CoV-2 variants although the level of efficacy may be reduced to the South Africian variant (B.1.351). More clinical data will be needed to understand the levels of protection against new Read more…
El Proceso De Desarrollo De La Vacuna mRNA Contra El COVID-19 NO Sacrificó La Seguridad
Posts en Español Staying Safe Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
#queridapandemia #VacunasCOVID19 #mRNA Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
Does the COVID19 vaccine cause anaphylaxis?
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction that is very rare after the COVID19 vaccine. People who have had a severe allergic reaction to a prior dose of the mRNA COVID19 vaccine should not get the second dose. If someone has had anaphylaxis to something else, they can still get the shot. Most people do Read more…
I have been managing as well as can be expected during this pandemic, but lately I have been feeling angry.
Mental Health Uncertainty and Misinformation
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Q: A lot of it has to do with other people not taking COVID-19 as seriously as me. What can I do? A: Feel all the feels, engage in meaningful interactions, and focus on you. 😤 FEEL ALL THE FEELS: Remember the movie Inside Out? Joy, sadness, anger, grief, and disgust all have a role Read more…
Should I double mask?!
Masks Staying Safe
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Signs point to yes. 🎱 TL;DR: In situations where you can’t avoid crowded indoor spaces such as shopping or traveling, double masking with a tighter fitting cloth mask over a medical mask can provide extra protection. We’ve all heard by now that the new B117 variant may be more transmissible, possibly via its ability Read more…
¿Por qué se está demorando la administración de dosis de vacunas disponibles en EE.UU.?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Alejandra Silva Hernández, Spanish Translation
R: Por muchos factores: Las vacaciones de Navidad y Año Nuevo, la falta de fondos y de personal, los desafíos logísticos, la necesidad de poner en marcha operaciones de vacunación a gran escala y la baja aceptación entre grupos de alta prioridad. El proceso deberia acelerarse en las próximas semanas. Es frustrante ver estadísticas de Read more…
It took me — no joke! — 9 hours and 3 different websites to schedule a vaccine appointment for my 82-year-old mom.
Vaccines
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
Q: Why is it like this? And what are older adults supposed to do if they don’t have someone to help them? A: We know it feels like Hunger Games, Senior Edition in many places right now. Many states and counties are still figuring out vaccine scheduling and delivery systems. It will get better, but Read more…
Si todos van a contraer Omicron, ¿por qué debemos evitarlo? ¿Ahora podemos regresar a la vida normal?
Infection and Spread Posts en Español
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Todavía no. Todavía es important disminuir la propagación del virus porque mantener la cantidad de personas contaminadas a la misma vez Baja, deja que haya más tiempo para mejorar los tratamientos, tener más vacunaciones, y proteja la disponibilidad de atención médica para todos. Aunque es probable que todos estarán expuestos a COVID-19 durante un periodo Read more…
What should I make of the stories of someone dying shortly after getting vaccinated? Or the 23 deaths in nursing homes in Norway?
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Keep calm and remember this Nerdy Girl Mantra—“What is the BASELINE RATE?” Humans look for patterns & meaning in everything from cloud formations, burnt toast, or the socks they are wearing when their favorite team wins. Especially when something exceptionally good or bad happens, we’re quick to ascribe the cause to something that happened Read more…
Thanks to our awesome partner Your local epidemiologist for this science-based debunking of some really dangerous and false vaccine rumors circulating recently. Update: Your local epidemiologist’s post reached a couple million people. The Facebook algorithm has removed it, so we’re just gonna paste the content here. #FactsMatter “COVID19 vaccines will destroy our lives” posted by Read more…
How do we protect ourselves against the new COVID virus variants?
Masks Staying SafeMalia Jones, PhD MPH
A: To protect ourselves from COVID-19 (including the new variants), we need to use all our SMARTS! ↔️ Space: Keep your distance from other people. 😷 Masks: Keep your nose + mouth covered with a mask that fits well. 💨 Air: Keep it fresh. 🔄 Restrict: Keep your circle small. ⏰ Time: Keep your interactions Read more…
“He leído que la vacuna de Pfizer causa infertilidad en las mujeres… ¿Hay algo de verdad en esto?
Posts en Español Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Daisey Velazquez, Spanish Translation
R: NO. Se ha dicho que la vacuna bloquea una proteína que es clave en la formación de la placenta de mamíferos pero no hay nada de verdad en este rumor. No hay nada en el genoma humano que sea similar a la proteína de pico a la que se dirige cada una de las Read more…
Help! I’m so confused…which is the best mask?
Masks
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Check out our mask cheat sheet below, and #MaskUp! Remember the 2 keys to mask effectiveness: 💥FILTRATION and FIT Nerdy Girl mask ranking: 1️⃣ N95 2️⃣ KF94 (Korea), FFP2 (Europe) 3️⃣ KN95s (buyer beware: manufacturer should hold a ‘NIOSH Certificate’) 4️⃣ Double-mask (cloth mask on top of surgical, OR cloth mask with filter insert) Read more…
Meet Those Nerdy Girls – Dr. Amanda Simanek
Uncategorized
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
This week in Meet the Nerdy Girls, we’re delighted to introduce Dr. Amanda Simanek, PhD, MPH! Dr. Simanek is a social epidemiologist who studies the psychosocial determinants of infectious disease, links between infection and chronic disease, and the pathways by which social inequities in health occur across the lifecourse and across generations. We asked her Read more…
Home poop tests anyone?
Testing and Contact Tracing
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
Q: I’ve heard that some colleges are testing wastewater from dorms to find out if there is Covid. Does this mean there could be accurate(ish) home fecal tests in our future? I can’t decide if I want the answer to be yes or no. A. The Nerdy Girls support innovation, accuracy, affordability, and accessibility. And Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Masks Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
In this live Q&A, Dear Pandemic contributing scientists Drs. Malia Jones & Michelle Kinder will be tackling questions from our readers about the different kinds of vaccines, vaccine side effects, and questions about masks! If you have a question, put it in our question box at www.dearpandemic.org. ➡️ Welcome, Intros, and Announcements (0:00-2:10) ➡️ Explainer Read more…
¿Debería preocuparme por los posibles efectos secundarios a largo plazo de las vacunas COVID-19?
Clinical Symptoms Posts en Español Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Alejandra Silva Hernández, Spanish Translation
R: Siendo realistas, no. Biológicamente, las posibilidades de efectos a largo plazo son extremadamente pequeños. BREVE RESUMEN: Los efectos secundarios graves de la vacuna son extremadamente raros y ocurren horas o días después de la vacunación, no meses o años. El riesgo de infección y los efectos a largo plazo en la salud a causa Read more…
Update on Novavax and Johnson & Johnson Vaccines
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
BREAKING NEWS: It’s been an eventful last 24 hours with release of Phase III trial results from both Novavax & Johnson & Johnson! TL;DR: We have two more vaccines with very good (but not perfect) protection against symptomatic disease, but *very* good protection against severe disease. The J&J one dose regimen along with regular temperature Read more…
Is this pandemic worse for extroverts than for introverts?
Mental Health
Christine Whelan, PhD
Q: And what can each personality type do to stay mentally healthy right now? A: The emotional toll of the pandemic has been tough on both extroverts and introverts. Research tells us taking a growth-mindset approach to personality is the healthiest way to stay flexible, and that communication about your socio-emotional needs is more important Read more…
¿Existe alguna razón para evitar los antifebriles con la administración de la vacuna?
Clinical Symptoms Posts en Español Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Alejandra Silva Hernández, Spanish Translation
P: ¿Existe alguna razón para evitar los antifebriles como el ibuprofeno y el acetaminofén (paracetamol) con la administración de la vacuna? R: Generalmente NO se recomienda el pretratamiento con antifebriles antes de la administración de la vacuna, pero si tiene fiebre o se siente incómodo DESPUÉS de la administración de la vacuna, puede tomar medicamentos Read more…
Will the current vaccines be effective against the new variants?
Vaccines
Michelle Kinder, PhD
Q: If not, what happens, do we need a new, different vaccine?” A: The vaccines developed thus far will likely have efficacy against the different SARS-CoV-2 variants although the level of efficacy may be reduced to the South Africian variant (B.1.351). More clinical data will be needed to understand the levels of protection against new Read more…
El Proceso De Desarrollo De La Vacuna mRNA Contra El COVID-19 NO Sacrificó La Seguridad
Posts en Español Staying Safe Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
#queridapandemia #VacunasCOVID19 #mRNA Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
Does the COVID19 vaccine cause anaphylaxis?
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction that is very rare after the COVID19 vaccine. People who have had a severe allergic reaction to a prior dose of the mRNA COVID19 vaccine should not get the second dose. If someone has had anaphylaxis to something else, they can still get the shot. Most people do Read more…
I have been managing as well as can be expected during this pandemic, but lately I have been feeling angry.
Mental Health Uncertainty and Misinformation
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Q: A lot of it has to do with other people not taking COVID-19 as seriously as me. What can I do? A: Feel all the feels, engage in meaningful interactions, and focus on you. 😤 FEEL ALL THE FEELS: Remember the movie Inside Out? Joy, sadness, anger, grief, and disgust all have a role Read more…
Should I double mask?!
Masks Staying Safe
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Signs point to yes. 🎱 TL;DR: In situations where you can’t avoid crowded indoor spaces such as shopping or traveling, double masking with a tighter fitting cloth mask over a medical mask can provide extra protection. We’ve all heard by now that the new B117 variant may be more transmissible, possibly via its ability Read more…
¿Por qué se está demorando la administración de dosis de vacunas disponibles en EE.UU.?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Alejandra Silva Hernández, Spanish Translation
R: Por muchos factores: Las vacaciones de Navidad y Año Nuevo, la falta de fondos y de personal, los desafíos logísticos, la necesidad de poner en marcha operaciones de vacunación a gran escala y la baja aceptación entre grupos de alta prioridad. El proceso deberia acelerarse en las próximas semanas. Es frustrante ver estadísticas de Read more…
It took me — no joke! — 9 hours and 3 different websites to schedule a vaccine appointment for my 82-year-old mom.
Vaccines
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
Q: Why is it like this? And what are older adults supposed to do if they don’t have someone to help them? A: We know it feels like Hunger Games, Senior Edition in many places right now. Many states and counties are still figuring out vaccine scheduling and delivery systems. It will get better, but Read more…
Si todos van a contraer Omicron, ¿por qué debemos evitarlo? ¿Ahora podemos regresar a la vida normal?
Infection and Spread Posts en Español
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Todavía no. Todavía es important disminuir la propagación del virus porque mantener la cantidad de personas contaminadas a la misma vez Baja, deja que haya más tiempo para mejorar los tratamientos, tener más vacunaciones, y proteja la disponibilidad de atención médica para todos. Aunque es probable que todos estarán expuestos a COVID-19 durante un periodo Read more…
What should I make of the stories of someone dying shortly after getting vaccinated? Or the 23 deaths in nursing homes in Norway?
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Keep calm and remember this Nerdy Girl Mantra—“What is the BASELINE RATE?” Humans look for patterns & meaning in everything from cloud formations, burnt toast, or the socks they are wearing when their favorite team wins. Especially when something exceptionally good or bad happens, we’re quick to ascribe the cause to something that happened Read more…
A: To protect ourselves from COVID-19 (including the new variants), we need to use all our SMARTS! ↔️ Space: Keep your distance from other people. 😷 Masks: Keep your nose + mouth covered with a mask that fits well. 💨 Air: Keep it fresh. 🔄 Restrict: Keep your circle small. ⏰ Time: Keep your interactions Read more…
“He leído que la vacuna de Pfizer causa infertilidad en las mujeres… ¿Hay algo de verdad en esto?
Posts en Español Uncertainty and Misinformation VaccinesDaisey Velazquez, Spanish Translation
R: NO. Se ha dicho que la vacuna bloquea una proteína que es clave en la formación de la placenta de mamíferos pero no hay nada de verdad en este rumor. No hay nada en el genoma humano que sea similar a la proteína de pico a la que se dirige cada una de las Read more…
Help! I’m so confused…which is the best mask?
Masks
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Check out our mask cheat sheet below, and #MaskUp! Remember the 2 keys to mask effectiveness: 💥FILTRATION and FIT Nerdy Girl mask ranking: 1️⃣ N95 2️⃣ KF94 (Korea), FFP2 (Europe) 3️⃣ KN95s (buyer beware: manufacturer should hold a ‘NIOSH Certificate’) 4️⃣ Double-mask (cloth mask on top of surgical, OR cloth mask with filter insert) Read more…
Meet Those Nerdy Girls – Dr. Amanda Simanek
Uncategorized
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
This week in Meet the Nerdy Girls, we’re delighted to introduce Dr. Amanda Simanek, PhD, MPH! Dr. Simanek is a social epidemiologist who studies the psychosocial determinants of infectious disease, links between infection and chronic disease, and the pathways by which social inequities in health occur across the lifecourse and across generations. We asked her Read more…
Home poop tests anyone?
Testing and Contact Tracing
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
Q: I’ve heard that some colleges are testing wastewater from dorms to find out if there is Covid. Does this mean there could be accurate(ish) home fecal tests in our future? I can’t decide if I want the answer to be yes or no. A. The Nerdy Girls support innovation, accuracy, affordability, and accessibility. And Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Masks Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
In this live Q&A, Dear Pandemic contributing scientists Drs. Malia Jones & Michelle Kinder will be tackling questions from our readers about the different kinds of vaccines, vaccine side effects, and questions about masks! If you have a question, put it in our question box at www.dearpandemic.org. ➡️ Welcome, Intros, and Announcements (0:00-2:10) ➡️ Explainer Read more…
¿Debería preocuparme por los posibles efectos secundarios a largo plazo de las vacunas COVID-19?
Clinical Symptoms Posts en Español Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Alejandra Silva Hernández, Spanish Translation
R: Siendo realistas, no. Biológicamente, las posibilidades de efectos a largo plazo son extremadamente pequeños. BREVE RESUMEN: Los efectos secundarios graves de la vacuna son extremadamente raros y ocurren horas o días después de la vacunación, no meses o años. El riesgo de infección y los efectos a largo plazo en la salud a causa Read more…
Update on Novavax and Johnson & Johnson Vaccines
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
BREAKING NEWS: It’s been an eventful last 24 hours with release of Phase III trial results from both Novavax & Johnson & Johnson! TL;DR: We have two more vaccines with very good (but not perfect) protection against symptomatic disease, but *very* good protection against severe disease. The J&J one dose regimen along with regular temperature Read more…
Is this pandemic worse for extroverts than for introverts?
Mental Health
Christine Whelan, PhD
Q: And what can each personality type do to stay mentally healthy right now? A: The emotional toll of the pandemic has been tough on both extroverts and introverts. Research tells us taking a growth-mindset approach to personality is the healthiest way to stay flexible, and that communication about your socio-emotional needs is more important Read more…
¿Existe alguna razón para evitar los antifebriles con la administración de la vacuna?
Clinical Symptoms Posts en Español Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Alejandra Silva Hernández, Spanish Translation
P: ¿Existe alguna razón para evitar los antifebriles como el ibuprofeno y el acetaminofén (paracetamol) con la administración de la vacuna? R: Generalmente NO se recomienda el pretratamiento con antifebriles antes de la administración de la vacuna, pero si tiene fiebre o se siente incómodo DESPUÉS de la administración de la vacuna, puede tomar medicamentos Read more…
Will the current vaccines be effective against the new variants?
Vaccines
Michelle Kinder, PhD
Q: If not, what happens, do we need a new, different vaccine?” A: The vaccines developed thus far will likely have efficacy against the different SARS-CoV-2 variants although the level of efficacy may be reduced to the South Africian variant (B.1.351). More clinical data will be needed to understand the levels of protection against new Read more…
El Proceso De Desarrollo De La Vacuna mRNA Contra El COVID-19 NO Sacrificó La Seguridad
Posts en Español Staying Safe Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
#queridapandemia #VacunasCOVID19 #mRNA Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
Does the COVID19 vaccine cause anaphylaxis?
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction that is very rare after the COVID19 vaccine. People who have had a severe allergic reaction to a prior dose of the mRNA COVID19 vaccine should not get the second dose. If someone has had anaphylaxis to something else, they can still get the shot. Most people do Read more…
I have been managing as well as can be expected during this pandemic, but lately I have been feeling angry.
Mental Health Uncertainty and Misinformation
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Q: A lot of it has to do with other people not taking COVID-19 as seriously as me. What can I do? A: Feel all the feels, engage in meaningful interactions, and focus on you. 😤 FEEL ALL THE FEELS: Remember the movie Inside Out? Joy, sadness, anger, grief, and disgust all have a role Read more…
Should I double mask?!
Masks Staying Safe
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Signs point to yes. 🎱 TL;DR: In situations where you can’t avoid crowded indoor spaces such as shopping or traveling, double masking with a tighter fitting cloth mask over a medical mask can provide extra protection. We’ve all heard by now that the new B117 variant may be more transmissible, possibly via its ability Read more…
¿Por qué se está demorando la administración de dosis de vacunas disponibles en EE.UU.?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Alejandra Silva Hernández, Spanish Translation
R: Por muchos factores: Las vacaciones de Navidad y Año Nuevo, la falta de fondos y de personal, los desafíos logísticos, la necesidad de poner en marcha operaciones de vacunación a gran escala y la baja aceptación entre grupos de alta prioridad. El proceso deberia acelerarse en las próximas semanas. Es frustrante ver estadísticas de Read more…
It took me — no joke! — 9 hours and 3 different websites to schedule a vaccine appointment for my 82-year-old mom.
Vaccines
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
Q: Why is it like this? And what are older adults supposed to do if they don’t have someone to help them? A: We know it feels like Hunger Games, Senior Edition in many places right now. Many states and counties are still figuring out vaccine scheduling and delivery systems. It will get better, but Read more…
Si todos van a contraer Omicron, ¿por qué debemos evitarlo? ¿Ahora podemos regresar a la vida normal?
Infection and Spread Posts en Español
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Todavía no. Todavía es important disminuir la propagación del virus porque mantener la cantidad de personas contaminadas a la misma vez Baja, deja que haya más tiempo para mejorar los tratamientos, tener más vacunaciones, y proteja la disponibilidad de atención médica para todos. Aunque es probable que todos estarán expuestos a COVID-19 durante un periodo Read more…
What should I make of the stories of someone dying shortly after getting vaccinated? Or the 23 deaths in nursing homes in Norway?
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Keep calm and remember this Nerdy Girl Mantra—“What is the BASELINE RATE?” Humans look for patterns & meaning in everything from cloud formations, burnt toast, or the socks they are wearing when their favorite team wins. Especially when something exceptionally good or bad happens, we’re quick to ascribe the cause to something that happened Read more…
R: NO. Se ha dicho que la vacuna bloquea una proteína que es clave en la formación de la placenta de mamíferos pero no hay nada de verdad en este rumor. No hay nada en el genoma humano que sea similar a la proteína de pico a la que se dirige cada una de las Read more…
Help! I’m so confused…which is the best mask?
MasksJennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Check out our mask cheat sheet below, and #MaskUp! Remember the 2 keys to mask effectiveness: 💥FILTRATION and FIT Nerdy Girl mask ranking: 1️⃣ N95 2️⃣ KF94 (Korea), FFP2 (Europe) 3️⃣ KN95s (buyer beware: manufacturer should hold a ‘NIOSH Certificate’) 4️⃣ Double-mask (cloth mask on top of surgical, OR cloth mask with filter insert) Read more…
Meet Those Nerdy Girls – Dr. Amanda Simanek
Uncategorized
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
This week in Meet the Nerdy Girls, we’re delighted to introduce Dr. Amanda Simanek, PhD, MPH! Dr. Simanek is a social epidemiologist who studies the psychosocial determinants of infectious disease, links between infection and chronic disease, and the pathways by which social inequities in health occur across the lifecourse and across generations. We asked her Read more…
Home poop tests anyone?
Testing and Contact Tracing
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
Q: I’ve heard that some colleges are testing wastewater from dorms to find out if there is Covid. Does this mean there could be accurate(ish) home fecal tests in our future? I can’t decide if I want the answer to be yes or no. A. The Nerdy Girls support innovation, accuracy, affordability, and accessibility. And Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Masks Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
In this live Q&A, Dear Pandemic contributing scientists Drs. Malia Jones & Michelle Kinder will be tackling questions from our readers about the different kinds of vaccines, vaccine side effects, and questions about masks! If you have a question, put it in our question box at www.dearpandemic.org. ➡️ Welcome, Intros, and Announcements (0:00-2:10) ➡️ Explainer Read more…
¿Debería preocuparme por los posibles efectos secundarios a largo plazo de las vacunas COVID-19?
Clinical Symptoms Posts en Español Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Alejandra Silva Hernández, Spanish Translation
R: Siendo realistas, no. Biológicamente, las posibilidades de efectos a largo plazo son extremadamente pequeños. BREVE RESUMEN: Los efectos secundarios graves de la vacuna son extremadamente raros y ocurren horas o días después de la vacunación, no meses o años. El riesgo de infección y los efectos a largo plazo en la salud a causa Read more…
Update on Novavax and Johnson & Johnson Vaccines
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
BREAKING NEWS: It’s been an eventful last 24 hours with release of Phase III trial results from both Novavax & Johnson & Johnson! TL;DR: We have two more vaccines with very good (but not perfect) protection against symptomatic disease, but *very* good protection against severe disease. The J&J one dose regimen along with regular temperature Read more…
Is this pandemic worse for extroverts than for introverts?
Mental Health
Christine Whelan, PhD
Q: And what can each personality type do to stay mentally healthy right now? A: The emotional toll of the pandemic has been tough on both extroverts and introverts. Research tells us taking a growth-mindset approach to personality is the healthiest way to stay flexible, and that communication about your socio-emotional needs is more important Read more…
¿Existe alguna razón para evitar los antifebriles con la administración de la vacuna?
Clinical Symptoms Posts en Español Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Alejandra Silva Hernández, Spanish Translation
P: ¿Existe alguna razón para evitar los antifebriles como el ibuprofeno y el acetaminofén (paracetamol) con la administración de la vacuna? R: Generalmente NO se recomienda el pretratamiento con antifebriles antes de la administración de la vacuna, pero si tiene fiebre o se siente incómodo DESPUÉS de la administración de la vacuna, puede tomar medicamentos Read more…
Will the current vaccines be effective against the new variants?
Vaccines
Michelle Kinder, PhD
Q: If not, what happens, do we need a new, different vaccine?” A: The vaccines developed thus far will likely have efficacy against the different SARS-CoV-2 variants although the level of efficacy may be reduced to the South Africian variant (B.1.351). More clinical data will be needed to understand the levels of protection against new Read more…
El Proceso De Desarrollo De La Vacuna mRNA Contra El COVID-19 NO Sacrificó La Seguridad
Posts en Español Staying Safe Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
#queridapandemia #VacunasCOVID19 #mRNA Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
Does the COVID19 vaccine cause anaphylaxis?
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction that is very rare after the COVID19 vaccine. People who have had a severe allergic reaction to a prior dose of the mRNA COVID19 vaccine should not get the second dose. If someone has had anaphylaxis to something else, they can still get the shot. Most people do Read more…
I have been managing as well as can be expected during this pandemic, but lately I have been feeling angry.
Mental Health Uncertainty and Misinformation
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Q: A lot of it has to do with other people not taking COVID-19 as seriously as me. What can I do? A: Feel all the feels, engage in meaningful interactions, and focus on you. 😤 FEEL ALL THE FEELS: Remember the movie Inside Out? Joy, sadness, anger, grief, and disgust all have a role Read more…
Should I double mask?!
Masks Staying Safe
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Signs point to yes. 🎱 TL;DR: In situations where you can’t avoid crowded indoor spaces such as shopping or traveling, double masking with a tighter fitting cloth mask over a medical mask can provide extra protection. We’ve all heard by now that the new B117 variant may be more transmissible, possibly via its ability Read more…
¿Por qué se está demorando la administración de dosis de vacunas disponibles en EE.UU.?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Alejandra Silva Hernández, Spanish Translation
R: Por muchos factores: Las vacaciones de Navidad y Año Nuevo, la falta de fondos y de personal, los desafíos logísticos, la necesidad de poner en marcha operaciones de vacunación a gran escala y la baja aceptación entre grupos de alta prioridad. El proceso deberia acelerarse en las próximas semanas. Es frustrante ver estadísticas de Read more…
It took me — no joke! — 9 hours and 3 different websites to schedule a vaccine appointment for my 82-year-old mom.
Vaccines
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
Q: Why is it like this? And what are older adults supposed to do if they don’t have someone to help them? A: We know it feels like Hunger Games, Senior Edition in many places right now. Many states and counties are still figuring out vaccine scheduling and delivery systems. It will get better, but Read more…
Si todos van a contraer Omicron, ¿por qué debemos evitarlo? ¿Ahora podemos regresar a la vida normal?
Infection and Spread Posts en Español
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Todavía no. Todavía es important disminuir la propagación del virus porque mantener la cantidad de personas contaminadas a la misma vez Baja, deja que haya más tiempo para mejorar los tratamientos, tener más vacunaciones, y proteja la disponibilidad de atención médica para todos. Aunque es probable que todos estarán expuestos a COVID-19 durante un periodo Read more…
What should I make of the stories of someone dying shortly after getting vaccinated? Or the 23 deaths in nursing homes in Norway?
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Keep calm and remember this Nerdy Girl Mantra—“What is the BASELINE RATE?” Humans look for patterns & meaning in everything from cloud formations, burnt toast, or the socks they are wearing when their favorite team wins. Especially when something exceptionally good or bad happens, we’re quick to ascribe the cause to something that happened Read more…
A: Check out our mask cheat sheet below, and #MaskUp! Remember the 2 keys to mask effectiveness: 💥FILTRATION and FIT Nerdy Girl mask ranking: 1️⃣ N95 2️⃣ KF94 (Korea), FFP2 (Europe) 3️⃣ KN95s (buyer beware: manufacturer should hold a ‘NIOSH Certificate’) 4️⃣ Double-mask (cloth mask on top of surgical, OR cloth mask with filter insert) Read more…
Meet Those Nerdy Girls – Dr. Amanda Simanek
UncategorizedMalia Jones, PhD MPH
This week in Meet the Nerdy Girls, we’re delighted to introduce Dr. Amanda Simanek, PhD, MPH! Dr. Simanek is a social epidemiologist who studies the psychosocial determinants of infectious disease, links between infection and chronic disease, and the pathways by which social inequities in health occur across the lifecourse and across generations. We asked her Read more…
Home poop tests anyone?
Testing and Contact Tracing
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
Q: I’ve heard that some colleges are testing wastewater from dorms to find out if there is Covid. Does this mean there could be accurate(ish) home fecal tests in our future? I can’t decide if I want the answer to be yes or no. A. The Nerdy Girls support innovation, accuracy, affordability, and accessibility. And Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Masks Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
In this live Q&A, Dear Pandemic contributing scientists Drs. Malia Jones & Michelle Kinder will be tackling questions from our readers about the different kinds of vaccines, vaccine side effects, and questions about masks! If you have a question, put it in our question box at www.dearpandemic.org. ➡️ Welcome, Intros, and Announcements (0:00-2:10) ➡️ Explainer Read more…
¿Debería preocuparme por los posibles efectos secundarios a largo plazo de las vacunas COVID-19?
Clinical Symptoms Posts en Español Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Alejandra Silva Hernández, Spanish Translation
R: Siendo realistas, no. Biológicamente, las posibilidades de efectos a largo plazo son extremadamente pequeños. BREVE RESUMEN: Los efectos secundarios graves de la vacuna son extremadamente raros y ocurren horas o días después de la vacunación, no meses o años. El riesgo de infección y los efectos a largo plazo en la salud a causa Read more…
Update on Novavax and Johnson & Johnson Vaccines
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
BREAKING NEWS: It’s been an eventful last 24 hours with release of Phase III trial results from both Novavax & Johnson & Johnson! TL;DR: We have two more vaccines with very good (but not perfect) protection against symptomatic disease, but *very* good protection against severe disease. The J&J one dose regimen along with regular temperature Read more…
Is this pandemic worse for extroverts than for introverts?
Mental Health
Christine Whelan, PhD
Q: And what can each personality type do to stay mentally healthy right now? A: The emotional toll of the pandemic has been tough on both extroverts and introverts. Research tells us taking a growth-mindset approach to personality is the healthiest way to stay flexible, and that communication about your socio-emotional needs is more important Read more…
¿Existe alguna razón para evitar los antifebriles con la administración de la vacuna?
Clinical Symptoms Posts en Español Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Alejandra Silva Hernández, Spanish Translation
P: ¿Existe alguna razón para evitar los antifebriles como el ibuprofeno y el acetaminofén (paracetamol) con la administración de la vacuna? R: Generalmente NO se recomienda el pretratamiento con antifebriles antes de la administración de la vacuna, pero si tiene fiebre o se siente incómodo DESPUÉS de la administración de la vacuna, puede tomar medicamentos Read more…
Will the current vaccines be effective against the new variants?
Vaccines
Michelle Kinder, PhD
Q: If not, what happens, do we need a new, different vaccine?” A: The vaccines developed thus far will likely have efficacy against the different SARS-CoV-2 variants although the level of efficacy may be reduced to the South Africian variant (B.1.351). More clinical data will be needed to understand the levels of protection against new Read more…
El Proceso De Desarrollo De La Vacuna mRNA Contra El COVID-19 NO Sacrificó La Seguridad
Posts en Español Staying Safe Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
#queridapandemia #VacunasCOVID19 #mRNA Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
Does the COVID19 vaccine cause anaphylaxis?
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction that is very rare after the COVID19 vaccine. People who have had a severe allergic reaction to a prior dose of the mRNA COVID19 vaccine should not get the second dose. If someone has had anaphylaxis to something else, they can still get the shot. Most people do Read more…
I have been managing as well as can be expected during this pandemic, but lately I have been feeling angry.
Mental Health Uncertainty and Misinformation
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Q: A lot of it has to do with other people not taking COVID-19 as seriously as me. What can I do? A: Feel all the feels, engage in meaningful interactions, and focus on you. 😤 FEEL ALL THE FEELS: Remember the movie Inside Out? Joy, sadness, anger, grief, and disgust all have a role Read more…
Should I double mask?!
Masks Staying Safe
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Signs point to yes. 🎱 TL;DR: In situations where you can’t avoid crowded indoor spaces such as shopping or traveling, double masking with a tighter fitting cloth mask over a medical mask can provide extra protection. We’ve all heard by now that the new B117 variant may be more transmissible, possibly via its ability Read more…
¿Por qué se está demorando la administración de dosis de vacunas disponibles en EE.UU.?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Alejandra Silva Hernández, Spanish Translation
R: Por muchos factores: Las vacaciones de Navidad y Año Nuevo, la falta de fondos y de personal, los desafíos logísticos, la necesidad de poner en marcha operaciones de vacunación a gran escala y la baja aceptación entre grupos de alta prioridad. El proceso deberia acelerarse en las próximas semanas. Es frustrante ver estadísticas de Read more…
It took me — no joke! — 9 hours and 3 different websites to schedule a vaccine appointment for my 82-year-old mom.
Vaccines
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
Q: Why is it like this? And what are older adults supposed to do if they don’t have someone to help them? A: We know it feels like Hunger Games, Senior Edition in many places right now. Many states and counties are still figuring out vaccine scheduling and delivery systems. It will get better, but Read more…
Si todos van a contraer Omicron, ¿por qué debemos evitarlo? ¿Ahora podemos regresar a la vida normal?
Infection and Spread Posts en Español
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Todavía no. Todavía es important disminuir la propagación del virus porque mantener la cantidad de personas contaminadas a la misma vez Baja, deja que haya más tiempo para mejorar los tratamientos, tener más vacunaciones, y proteja la disponibilidad de atención médica para todos. Aunque es probable que todos estarán expuestos a COVID-19 durante un periodo Read more…
What should I make of the stories of someone dying shortly after getting vaccinated? Or the 23 deaths in nursing homes in Norway?
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Keep calm and remember this Nerdy Girl Mantra—“What is the BASELINE RATE?” Humans look for patterns & meaning in everything from cloud formations, burnt toast, or the socks they are wearing when their favorite team wins. Especially when something exceptionally good or bad happens, we’re quick to ascribe the cause to something that happened Read more…
This week in Meet the Nerdy Girls, we’re delighted to introduce Dr. Amanda Simanek, PhD, MPH! Dr. Simanek is a social epidemiologist who studies the psychosocial determinants of infectious disease, links between infection and chronic disease, and the pathways by which social inequities in health occur across the lifecourse and across generations. We asked her Read more…
Home poop tests anyone?
Testing and Contact TracingLauren Hale, PhD MA
Q: I’ve heard that some colleges are testing wastewater from dorms to find out if there is Covid. Does this mean there could be accurate(ish) home fecal tests in our future? I can’t decide if I want the answer to be yes or no. A. The Nerdy Girls support innovation, accuracy, affordability, and accessibility. And Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Masks Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
In this live Q&A, Dear Pandemic contributing scientists Drs. Malia Jones & Michelle Kinder will be tackling questions from our readers about the different kinds of vaccines, vaccine side effects, and questions about masks! If you have a question, put it in our question box at www.dearpandemic.org. ➡️ Welcome, Intros, and Announcements (0:00-2:10) ➡️ Explainer Read more…
¿Debería preocuparme por los posibles efectos secundarios a largo plazo de las vacunas COVID-19?
Clinical Symptoms Posts en Español Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Alejandra Silva Hernández, Spanish Translation
R: Siendo realistas, no. Biológicamente, las posibilidades de efectos a largo plazo son extremadamente pequeños. BREVE RESUMEN: Los efectos secundarios graves de la vacuna son extremadamente raros y ocurren horas o días después de la vacunación, no meses o años. El riesgo de infección y los efectos a largo plazo en la salud a causa Read more…
Update on Novavax and Johnson & Johnson Vaccines
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
BREAKING NEWS: It’s been an eventful last 24 hours with release of Phase III trial results from both Novavax & Johnson & Johnson! TL;DR: We have two more vaccines with very good (but not perfect) protection against symptomatic disease, but *very* good protection against severe disease. The J&J one dose regimen along with regular temperature Read more…
Is this pandemic worse for extroverts than for introverts?
Mental Health
Christine Whelan, PhD
Q: And what can each personality type do to stay mentally healthy right now? A: The emotional toll of the pandemic has been tough on both extroverts and introverts. Research tells us taking a growth-mindset approach to personality is the healthiest way to stay flexible, and that communication about your socio-emotional needs is more important Read more…
¿Existe alguna razón para evitar los antifebriles con la administración de la vacuna?
Clinical Symptoms Posts en Español Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Alejandra Silva Hernández, Spanish Translation
P: ¿Existe alguna razón para evitar los antifebriles como el ibuprofeno y el acetaminofén (paracetamol) con la administración de la vacuna? R: Generalmente NO se recomienda el pretratamiento con antifebriles antes de la administración de la vacuna, pero si tiene fiebre o se siente incómodo DESPUÉS de la administración de la vacuna, puede tomar medicamentos Read more…
Will the current vaccines be effective against the new variants?
Vaccines
Michelle Kinder, PhD
Q: If not, what happens, do we need a new, different vaccine?” A: The vaccines developed thus far will likely have efficacy against the different SARS-CoV-2 variants although the level of efficacy may be reduced to the South Africian variant (B.1.351). More clinical data will be needed to understand the levels of protection against new Read more…
El Proceso De Desarrollo De La Vacuna mRNA Contra El COVID-19 NO Sacrificó La Seguridad
Posts en Español Staying Safe Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
#queridapandemia #VacunasCOVID19 #mRNA Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
Does the COVID19 vaccine cause anaphylaxis?
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction that is very rare after the COVID19 vaccine. People who have had a severe allergic reaction to a prior dose of the mRNA COVID19 vaccine should not get the second dose. If someone has had anaphylaxis to something else, they can still get the shot. Most people do Read more…
I have been managing as well as can be expected during this pandemic, but lately I have been feeling angry.
Mental Health Uncertainty and Misinformation
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Q: A lot of it has to do with other people not taking COVID-19 as seriously as me. What can I do? A: Feel all the feels, engage in meaningful interactions, and focus on you. 😤 FEEL ALL THE FEELS: Remember the movie Inside Out? Joy, sadness, anger, grief, and disgust all have a role Read more…
Should I double mask?!
Masks Staying Safe
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Signs point to yes. 🎱 TL;DR: In situations where you can’t avoid crowded indoor spaces such as shopping or traveling, double masking with a tighter fitting cloth mask over a medical mask can provide extra protection. We’ve all heard by now that the new B117 variant may be more transmissible, possibly via its ability Read more…
¿Por qué se está demorando la administración de dosis de vacunas disponibles en EE.UU.?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Alejandra Silva Hernández, Spanish Translation
R: Por muchos factores: Las vacaciones de Navidad y Año Nuevo, la falta de fondos y de personal, los desafíos logísticos, la necesidad de poner en marcha operaciones de vacunación a gran escala y la baja aceptación entre grupos de alta prioridad. El proceso deberia acelerarse en las próximas semanas. Es frustrante ver estadísticas de Read more…
It took me — no joke! — 9 hours and 3 different websites to schedule a vaccine appointment for my 82-year-old mom.
Vaccines
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
Q: Why is it like this? And what are older adults supposed to do if they don’t have someone to help them? A: We know it feels like Hunger Games, Senior Edition in many places right now. Many states and counties are still figuring out vaccine scheduling and delivery systems. It will get better, but Read more…
Si todos van a contraer Omicron, ¿por qué debemos evitarlo? ¿Ahora podemos regresar a la vida normal?
Infection and Spread Posts en Español
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Todavía no. Todavía es important disminuir la propagación del virus porque mantener la cantidad de personas contaminadas a la misma vez Baja, deja que haya más tiempo para mejorar los tratamientos, tener más vacunaciones, y proteja la disponibilidad de atención médica para todos. Aunque es probable que todos estarán expuestos a COVID-19 durante un periodo Read more…
What should I make of the stories of someone dying shortly after getting vaccinated? Or the 23 deaths in nursing homes in Norway?
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Keep calm and remember this Nerdy Girl Mantra—“What is the BASELINE RATE?” Humans look for patterns & meaning in everything from cloud formations, burnt toast, or the socks they are wearing when their favorite team wins. Especially when something exceptionally good or bad happens, we’re quick to ascribe the cause to something that happened Read more…
Q: I’ve heard that some colleges are testing wastewater from dorms to find out if there is Covid. Does this mean there could be accurate(ish) home fecal tests in our future? I can’t decide if I want the answer to be yes or no. A. The Nerdy Girls support innovation, accuracy, affordability, and accessibility. And Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Masks Vaccines VideosMalia Jones, PhD MPH
In this live Q&A, Dear Pandemic contributing scientists Drs. Malia Jones & Michelle Kinder will be tackling questions from our readers about the different kinds of vaccines, vaccine side effects, and questions about masks! If you have a question, put it in our question box at www.dearpandemic.org. ➡️ Welcome, Intros, and Announcements (0:00-2:10) ➡️ Explainer Read more…
¿Debería preocuparme por los posibles efectos secundarios a largo plazo de las vacunas COVID-19?
Clinical Symptoms Posts en Español Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Alejandra Silva Hernández, Spanish Translation
R: Siendo realistas, no. Biológicamente, las posibilidades de efectos a largo plazo son extremadamente pequeños. BREVE RESUMEN: Los efectos secundarios graves de la vacuna son extremadamente raros y ocurren horas o días después de la vacunación, no meses o años. El riesgo de infección y los efectos a largo plazo en la salud a causa Read more…
Update on Novavax and Johnson & Johnson Vaccines
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
BREAKING NEWS: It’s been an eventful last 24 hours with release of Phase III trial results from both Novavax & Johnson & Johnson! TL;DR: We have two more vaccines with very good (but not perfect) protection against symptomatic disease, but *very* good protection against severe disease. The J&J one dose regimen along with regular temperature Read more…
Is this pandemic worse for extroverts than for introverts?
Mental Health
Christine Whelan, PhD
Q: And what can each personality type do to stay mentally healthy right now? A: The emotional toll of the pandemic has been tough on both extroverts and introverts. Research tells us taking a growth-mindset approach to personality is the healthiest way to stay flexible, and that communication about your socio-emotional needs is more important Read more…
¿Existe alguna razón para evitar los antifebriles con la administración de la vacuna?
Clinical Symptoms Posts en Español Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Alejandra Silva Hernández, Spanish Translation
P: ¿Existe alguna razón para evitar los antifebriles como el ibuprofeno y el acetaminofén (paracetamol) con la administración de la vacuna? R: Generalmente NO se recomienda el pretratamiento con antifebriles antes de la administración de la vacuna, pero si tiene fiebre o se siente incómodo DESPUÉS de la administración de la vacuna, puede tomar medicamentos Read more…
Will the current vaccines be effective against the new variants?
Vaccines
Michelle Kinder, PhD
Q: If not, what happens, do we need a new, different vaccine?” A: The vaccines developed thus far will likely have efficacy against the different SARS-CoV-2 variants although the level of efficacy may be reduced to the South Africian variant (B.1.351). More clinical data will be needed to understand the levels of protection against new Read more…
El Proceso De Desarrollo De La Vacuna mRNA Contra El COVID-19 NO Sacrificó La Seguridad
Posts en Español Staying Safe Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
#queridapandemia #VacunasCOVID19 #mRNA Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
Does the COVID19 vaccine cause anaphylaxis?
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction that is very rare after the COVID19 vaccine. People who have had a severe allergic reaction to a prior dose of the mRNA COVID19 vaccine should not get the second dose. If someone has had anaphylaxis to something else, they can still get the shot. Most people do Read more…
I have been managing as well as can be expected during this pandemic, but lately I have been feeling angry.
Mental Health Uncertainty and Misinformation
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Q: A lot of it has to do with other people not taking COVID-19 as seriously as me. What can I do? A: Feel all the feels, engage in meaningful interactions, and focus on you. 😤 FEEL ALL THE FEELS: Remember the movie Inside Out? Joy, sadness, anger, grief, and disgust all have a role Read more…
Should I double mask?!
Masks Staying Safe
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Signs point to yes. 🎱 TL;DR: In situations where you can’t avoid crowded indoor spaces such as shopping or traveling, double masking with a tighter fitting cloth mask over a medical mask can provide extra protection. We’ve all heard by now that the new B117 variant may be more transmissible, possibly via its ability Read more…
¿Por qué se está demorando la administración de dosis de vacunas disponibles en EE.UU.?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Alejandra Silva Hernández, Spanish Translation
R: Por muchos factores: Las vacaciones de Navidad y Año Nuevo, la falta de fondos y de personal, los desafíos logísticos, la necesidad de poner en marcha operaciones de vacunación a gran escala y la baja aceptación entre grupos de alta prioridad. El proceso deberia acelerarse en las próximas semanas. Es frustrante ver estadísticas de Read more…
It took me — no joke! — 9 hours and 3 different websites to schedule a vaccine appointment for my 82-year-old mom.
Vaccines
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
Q: Why is it like this? And what are older adults supposed to do if they don’t have someone to help them? A: We know it feels like Hunger Games, Senior Edition in many places right now. Many states and counties are still figuring out vaccine scheduling and delivery systems. It will get better, but Read more…
Si todos van a contraer Omicron, ¿por qué debemos evitarlo? ¿Ahora podemos regresar a la vida normal?
Infection and Spread Posts en Español
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Todavía no. Todavía es important disminuir la propagación del virus porque mantener la cantidad de personas contaminadas a la misma vez Baja, deja que haya más tiempo para mejorar los tratamientos, tener más vacunaciones, y proteja la disponibilidad de atención médica para todos. Aunque es probable que todos estarán expuestos a COVID-19 durante un periodo Read more…
What should I make of the stories of someone dying shortly after getting vaccinated? Or the 23 deaths in nursing homes in Norway?
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Keep calm and remember this Nerdy Girl Mantra—“What is the BASELINE RATE?” Humans look for patterns & meaning in everything from cloud formations, burnt toast, or the socks they are wearing when their favorite team wins. Especially when something exceptionally good or bad happens, we’re quick to ascribe the cause to something that happened Read more…
In this live Q&A, Dear Pandemic contributing scientists Drs. Malia Jones & Michelle Kinder will be tackling questions from our readers about the different kinds of vaccines, vaccine side effects, and questions about masks! If you have a question, put it in our question box at www.dearpandemic.org. ➡️ Welcome, Intros, and Announcements (0:00-2:10) ➡️ Explainer Read more…
¿Debería preocuparme por los posibles efectos secundarios a largo plazo de las vacunas COVID-19?
Clinical Symptoms Posts en Español Uncertainty and Misinformation VaccinesAlejandra Silva Hernández, Spanish Translation
R: Siendo realistas, no. Biológicamente, las posibilidades de efectos a largo plazo son extremadamente pequeños. BREVE RESUMEN: Los efectos secundarios graves de la vacuna son extremadamente raros y ocurren horas o días después de la vacunación, no meses o años. El riesgo de infección y los efectos a largo plazo en la salud a causa Read more…
Update on Novavax and Johnson & Johnson Vaccines
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
BREAKING NEWS: It’s been an eventful last 24 hours with release of Phase III trial results from both Novavax & Johnson & Johnson! TL;DR: We have two more vaccines with very good (but not perfect) protection against symptomatic disease, but *very* good protection against severe disease. The J&J one dose regimen along with regular temperature Read more…
Is this pandemic worse for extroverts than for introverts?
Mental Health
Christine Whelan, PhD
Q: And what can each personality type do to stay mentally healthy right now? A: The emotional toll of the pandemic has been tough on both extroverts and introverts. Research tells us taking a growth-mindset approach to personality is the healthiest way to stay flexible, and that communication about your socio-emotional needs is more important Read more…
¿Existe alguna razón para evitar los antifebriles con la administración de la vacuna?
Clinical Symptoms Posts en Español Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Alejandra Silva Hernández, Spanish Translation
P: ¿Existe alguna razón para evitar los antifebriles como el ibuprofeno y el acetaminofén (paracetamol) con la administración de la vacuna? R: Generalmente NO se recomienda el pretratamiento con antifebriles antes de la administración de la vacuna, pero si tiene fiebre o se siente incómodo DESPUÉS de la administración de la vacuna, puede tomar medicamentos Read more…
Will the current vaccines be effective against the new variants?
Vaccines
Michelle Kinder, PhD
Q: If not, what happens, do we need a new, different vaccine?” A: The vaccines developed thus far will likely have efficacy against the different SARS-CoV-2 variants although the level of efficacy may be reduced to the South Africian variant (B.1.351). More clinical data will be needed to understand the levels of protection against new Read more…
El Proceso De Desarrollo De La Vacuna mRNA Contra El COVID-19 NO Sacrificó La Seguridad
Posts en Español Staying Safe Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
#queridapandemia #VacunasCOVID19 #mRNA Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
Does the COVID19 vaccine cause anaphylaxis?
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction that is very rare after the COVID19 vaccine. People who have had a severe allergic reaction to a prior dose of the mRNA COVID19 vaccine should not get the second dose. If someone has had anaphylaxis to something else, they can still get the shot. Most people do Read more…
I have been managing as well as can be expected during this pandemic, but lately I have been feeling angry.
Mental Health Uncertainty and Misinformation
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Q: A lot of it has to do with other people not taking COVID-19 as seriously as me. What can I do? A: Feel all the feels, engage in meaningful interactions, and focus on you. 😤 FEEL ALL THE FEELS: Remember the movie Inside Out? Joy, sadness, anger, grief, and disgust all have a role Read more…
Should I double mask?!
Masks Staying Safe
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Signs point to yes. 🎱 TL;DR: In situations where you can’t avoid crowded indoor spaces such as shopping or traveling, double masking with a tighter fitting cloth mask over a medical mask can provide extra protection. We’ve all heard by now that the new B117 variant may be more transmissible, possibly via its ability Read more…
¿Por qué se está demorando la administración de dosis de vacunas disponibles en EE.UU.?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Alejandra Silva Hernández, Spanish Translation
R: Por muchos factores: Las vacaciones de Navidad y Año Nuevo, la falta de fondos y de personal, los desafíos logísticos, la necesidad de poner en marcha operaciones de vacunación a gran escala y la baja aceptación entre grupos de alta prioridad. El proceso deberia acelerarse en las próximas semanas. Es frustrante ver estadísticas de Read more…
It took me — no joke! — 9 hours and 3 different websites to schedule a vaccine appointment for my 82-year-old mom.
Vaccines
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
Q: Why is it like this? And what are older adults supposed to do if they don’t have someone to help them? A: We know it feels like Hunger Games, Senior Edition in many places right now. Many states and counties are still figuring out vaccine scheduling and delivery systems. It will get better, but Read more…
Si todos van a contraer Omicron, ¿por qué debemos evitarlo? ¿Ahora podemos regresar a la vida normal?
Infection and Spread Posts en Español
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Todavía no. Todavía es important disminuir la propagación del virus porque mantener la cantidad de personas contaminadas a la misma vez Baja, deja que haya más tiempo para mejorar los tratamientos, tener más vacunaciones, y proteja la disponibilidad de atención médica para todos. Aunque es probable que todos estarán expuestos a COVID-19 durante un periodo Read more…
What should I make of the stories of someone dying shortly after getting vaccinated? Or the 23 deaths in nursing homes in Norway?
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Keep calm and remember this Nerdy Girl Mantra—“What is the BASELINE RATE?” Humans look for patterns & meaning in everything from cloud formations, burnt toast, or the socks they are wearing when their favorite team wins. Especially when something exceptionally good or bad happens, we’re quick to ascribe the cause to something that happened Read more…
R: Siendo realistas, no. Biológicamente, las posibilidades de efectos a largo plazo son extremadamente pequeños. BREVE RESUMEN: Los efectos secundarios graves de la vacuna son extremadamente raros y ocurren horas o días después de la vacunación, no meses o años. El riesgo de infección y los efectos a largo plazo en la salud a causa Read more…
Update on Novavax and Johnson & Johnson Vaccines
VaccinesJennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
BREAKING NEWS: It’s been an eventful last 24 hours with release of Phase III trial results from both Novavax & Johnson & Johnson! TL;DR: We have two more vaccines with very good (but not perfect) protection against symptomatic disease, but *very* good protection against severe disease. The J&J one dose regimen along with regular temperature Read more…
Is this pandemic worse for extroverts than for introverts?
Mental Health
Christine Whelan, PhD
Q: And what can each personality type do to stay mentally healthy right now? A: The emotional toll of the pandemic has been tough on both extroverts and introverts. Research tells us taking a growth-mindset approach to personality is the healthiest way to stay flexible, and that communication about your socio-emotional needs is more important Read more…
¿Existe alguna razón para evitar los antifebriles con la administración de la vacuna?
Clinical Symptoms Posts en Español Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Alejandra Silva Hernández, Spanish Translation
P: ¿Existe alguna razón para evitar los antifebriles como el ibuprofeno y el acetaminofén (paracetamol) con la administración de la vacuna? R: Generalmente NO se recomienda el pretratamiento con antifebriles antes de la administración de la vacuna, pero si tiene fiebre o se siente incómodo DESPUÉS de la administración de la vacuna, puede tomar medicamentos Read more…
Will the current vaccines be effective against the new variants?
Vaccines
Michelle Kinder, PhD
Q: If not, what happens, do we need a new, different vaccine?” A: The vaccines developed thus far will likely have efficacy against the different SARS-CoV-2 variants although the level of efficacy may be reduced to the South Africian variant (B.1.351). More clinical data will be needed to understand the levels of protection against new Read more…
El Proceso De Desarrollo De La Vacuna mRNA Contra El COVID-19 NO Sacrificó La Seguridad
Posts en Español Staying Safe Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
#queridapandemia #VacunasCOVID19 #mRNA Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
Does the COVID19 vaccine cause anaphylaxis?
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction that is very rare after the COVID19 vaccine. People who have had a severe allergic reaction to a prior dose of the mRNA COVID19 vaccine should not get the second dose. If someone has had anaphylaxis to something else, they can still get the shot. Most people do Read more…
I have been managing as well as can be expected during this pandemic, but lately I have been feeling angry.
Mental Health Uncertainty and Misinformation
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Q: A lot of it has to do with other people not taking COVID-19 as seriously as me. What can I do? A: Feel all the feels, engage in meaningful interactions, and focus on you. 😤 FEEL ALL THE FEELS: Remember the movie Inside Out? Joy, sadness, anger, grief, and disgust all have a role Read more…
Should I double mask?!
Masks Staying Safe
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Signs point to yes. 🎱 TL;DR: In situations where you can’t avoid crowded indoor spaces such as shopping or traveling, double masking with a tighter fitting cloth mask over a medical mask can provide extra protection. We’ve all heard by now that the new B117 variant may be more transmissible, possibly via its ability Read more…
¿Por qué se está demorando la administración de dosis de vacunas disponibles en EE.UU.?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Alejandra Silva Hernández, Spanish Translation
R: Por muchos factores: Las vacaciones de Navidad y Año Nuevo, la falta de fondos y de personal, los desafíos logísticos, la necesidad de poner en marcha operaciones de vacunación a gran escala y la baja aceptación entre grupos de alta prioridad. El proceso deberia acelerarse en las próximas semanas. Es frustrante ver estadísticas de Read more…
It took me — no joke! — 9 hours and 3 different websites to schedule a vaccine appointment for my 82-year-old mom.
Vaccines
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
Q: Why is it like this? And what are older adults supposed to do if they don’t have someone to help them? A: We know it feels like Hunger Games, Senior Edition in many places right now. Many states and counties are still figuring out vaccine scheduling and delivery systems. It will get better, but Read more…
Si todos van a contraer Omicron, ¿por qué debemos evitarlo? ¿Ahora podemos regresar a la vida normal?
Infection and Spread Posts en Español
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Todavía no. Todavía es important disminuir la propagación del virus porque mantener la cantidad de personas contaminadas a la misma vez Baja, deja que haya más tiempo para mejorar los tratamientos, tener más vacunaciones, y proteja la disponibilidad de atención médica para todos. Aunque es probable que todos estarán expuestos a COVID-19 durante un periodo Read more…
What should I make of the stories of someone dying shortly after getting vaccinated? Or the 23 deaths in nursing homes in Norway?
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Keep calm and remember this Nerdy Girl Mantra—“What is the BASELINE RATE?” Humans look for patterns & meaning in everything from cloud formations, burnt toast, or the socks they are wearing when their favorite team wins. Especially when something exceptionally good or bad happens, we’re quick to ascribe the cause to something that happened Read more…
BREAKING NEWS: It’s been an eventful last 24 hours with release of Phase III trial results from both Novavax & Johnson & Johnson! TL;DR: We have two more vaccines with very good (but not perfect) protection against symptomatic disease, but *very* good protection against severe disease. The J&J one dose regimen along with regular temperature Read more…
Is this pandemic worse for extroverts than for introverts?
Mental HealthChristine Whelan, PhD
Q: And what can each personality type do to stay mentally healthy right now? A: The emotional toll of the pandemic has been tough on both extroverts and introverts. Research tells us taking a growth-mindset approach to personality is the healthiest way to stay flexible, and that communication about your socio-emotional needs is more important Read more…
¿Existe alguna razón para evitar los antifebriles con la administración de la vacuna?
Clinical Symptoms Posts en Español Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Alejandra Silva Hernández, Spanish Translation
P: ¿Existe alguna razón para evitar los antifebriles como el ibuprofeno y el acetaminofén (paracetamol) con la administración de la vacuna? R: Generalmente NO se recomienda el pretratamiento con antifebriles antes de la administración de la vacuna, pero si tiene fiebre o se siente incómodo DESPUÉS de la administración de la vacuna, puede tomar medicamentos Read more…
Will the current vaccines be effective against the new variants?
Vaccines
Michelle Kinder, PhD
Q: If not, what happens, do we need a new, different vaccine?” A: The vaccines developed thus far will likely have efficacy against the different SARS-CoV-2 variants although the level of efficacy may be reduced to the South Africian variant (B.1.351). More clinical data will be needed to understand the levels of protection against new Read more…
El Proceso De Desarrollo De La Vacuna mRNA Contra El COVID-19 NO Sacrificó La Seguridad
Posts en Español Staying Safe Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
#queridapandemia #VacunasCOVID19 #mRNA Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
Does the COVID19 vaccine cause anaphylaxis?
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction that is very rare after the COVID19 vaccine. People who have had a severe allergic reaction to a prior dose of the mRNA COVID19 vaccine should not get the second dose. If someone has had anaphylaxis to something else, they can still get the shot. Most people do Read more…
I have been managing as well as can be expected during this pandemic, but lately I have been feeling angry.
Mental Health Uncertainty and Misinformation
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Q: A lot of it has to do with other people not taking COVID-19 as seriously as me. What can I do? A: Feel all the feels, engage in meaningful interactions, and focus on you. 😤 FEEL ALL THE FEELS: Remember the movie Inside Out? Joy, sadness, anger, grief, and disgust all have a role Read more…
Should I double mask?!
Masks Staying Safe
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Signs point to yes. 🎱 TL;DR: In situations where you can’t avoid crowded indoor spaces such as shopping or traveling, double masking with a tighter fitting cloth mask over a medical mask can provide extra protection. We’ve all heard by now that the new B117 variant may be more transmissible, possibly via its ability Read more…
¿Por qué se está demorando la administración de dosis de vacunas disponibles en EE.UU.?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Alejandra Silva Hernández, Spanish Translation
R: Por muchos factores: Las vacaciones de Navidad y Año Nuevo, la falta de fondos y de personal, los desafíos logísticos, la necesidad de poner en marcha operaciones de vacunación a gran escala y la baja aceptación entre grupos de alta prioridad. El proceso deberia acelerarse en las próximas semanas. Es frustrante ver estadísticas de Read more…
It took me — no joke! — 9 hours and 3 different websites to schedule a vaccine appointment for my 82-year-old mom.
Vaccines
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
Q: Why is it like this? And what are older adults supposed to do if they don’t have someone to help them? A: We know it feels like Hunger Games, Senior Edition in many places right now. Many states and counties are still figuring out vaccine scheduling and delivery systems. It will get better, but Read more…
Si todos van a contraer Omicron, ¿por qué debemos evitarlo? ¿Ahora podemos regresar a la vida normal?
Infection and Spread Posts en Español
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Todavía no. Todavía es important disminuir la propagación del virus porque mantener la cantidad de personas contaminadas a la misma vez Baja, deja que haya más tiempo para mejorar los tratamientos, tener más vacunaciones, y proteja la disponibilidad de atención médica para todos. Aunque es probable que todos estarán expuestos a COVID-19 durante un periodo Read more…
What should I make of the stories of someone dying shortly after getting vaccinated? Or the 23 deaths in nursing homes in Norway?
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Keep calm and remember this Nerdy Girl Mantra—“What is the BASELINE RATE?” Humans look for patterns & meaning in everything from cloud formations, burnt toast, or the socks they are wearing when their favorite team wins. Especially when something exceptionally good or bad happens, we’re quick to ascribe the cause to something that happened Read more…
Q: And what can each personality type do to stay mentally healthy right now? A: The emotional toll of the pandemic has been tough on both extroverts and introverts. Research tells us taking a growth-mindset approach to personality is the healthiest way to stay flexible, and that communication about your socio-emotional needs is more important Read more…
¿Existe alguna razón para evitar los antifebriles con la administración de la vacuna?
Clinical Symptoms Posts en Español Uncertainty and Misinformation VaccinesAlejandra Silva Hernández, Spanish Translation
P: ¿Existe alguna razón para evitar los antifebriles como el ibuprofeno y el acetaminofén (paracetamol) con la administración de la vacuna? R: Generalmente NO se recomienda el pretratamiento con antifebriles antes de la administración de la vacuna, pero si tiene fiebre o se siente incómodo DESPUÉS de la administración de la vacuna, puede tomar medicamentos Read more…
Will the current vaccines be effective against the new variants?
Vaccines
Michelle Kinder, PhD
Q: If not, what happens, do we need a new, different vaccine?” A: The vaccines developed thus far will likely have efficacy against the different SARS-CoV-2 variants although the level of efficacy may be reduced to the South Africian variant (B.1.351). More clinical data will be needed to understand the levels of protection against new Read more…
El Proceso De Desarrollo De La Vacuna mRNA Contra El COVID-19 NO Sacrificó La Seguridad
Posts en Español Staying Safe Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
#queridapandemia #VacunasCOVID19 #mRNA Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
Does the COVID19 vaccine cause anaphylaxis?
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction that is very rare after the COVID19 vaccine. People who have had a severe allergic reaction to a prior dose of the mRNA COVID19 vaccine should not get the second dose. If someone has had anaphylaxis to something else, they can still get the shot. Most people do Read more…
I have been managing as well as can be expected during this pandemic, but lately I have been feeling angry.
Mental Health Uncertainty and Misinformation
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Q: A lot of it has to do with other people not taking COVID-19 as seriously as me. What can I do? A: Feel all the feels, engage in meaningful interactions, and focus on you. 😤 FEEL ALL THE FEELS: Remember the movie Inside Out? Joy, sadness, anger, grief, and disgust all have a role Read more…
Should I double mask?!
Masks Staying Safe
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Signs point to yes. 🎱 TL;DR: In situations where you can’t avoid crowded indoor spaces such as shopping or traveling, double masking with a tighter fitting cloth mask over a medical mask can provide extra protection. We’ve all heard by now that the new B117 variant may be more transmissible, possibly via its ability Read more…
¿Por qué se está demorando la administración de dosis de vacunas disponibles en EE.UU.?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Alejandra Silva Hernández, Spanish Translation
R: Por muchos factores: Las vacaciones de Navidad y Año Nuevo, la falta de fondos y de personal, los desafíos logísticos, la necesidad de poner en marcha operaciones de vacunación a gran escala y la baja aceptación entre grupos de alta prioridad. El proceso deberia acelerarse en las próximas semanas. Es frustrante ver estadísticas de Read more…
It took me — no joke! — 9 hours and 3 different websites to schedule a vaccine appointment for my 82-year-old mom.
Vaccines
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
Q: Why is it like this? And what are older adults supposed to do if they don’t have someone to help them? A: We know it feels like Hunger Games, Senior Edition in many places right now. Many states and counties are still figuring out vaccine scheduling and delivery systems. It will get better, but Read more…
Si todos van a contraer Omicron, ¿por qué debemos evitarlo? ¿Ahora podemos regresar a la vida normal?
Infection and Spread Posts en Español
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Todavía no. Todavía es important disminuir la propagación del virus porque mantener la cantidad de personas contaminadas a la misma vez Baja, deja que haya más tiempo para mejorar los tratamientos, tener más vacunaciones, y proteja la disponibilidad de atención médica para todos. Aunque es probable que todos estarán expuestos a COVID-19 durante un periodo Read more…
What should I make of the stories of someone dying shortly after getting vaccinated? Or the 23 deaths in nursing homes in Norway?
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Keep calm and remember this Nerdy Girl Mantra—“What is the BASELINE RATE?” Humans look for patterns & meaning in everything from cloud formations, burnt toast, or the socks they are wearing when their favorite team wins. Especially when something exceptionally good or bad happens, we’re quick to ascribe the cause to something that happened Read more…
P: ¿Existe alguna razón para evitar los antifebriles como el ibuprofeno y el acetaminofén (paracetamol) con la administración de la vacuna? R: Generalmente NO se recomienda el pretratamiento con antifebriles antes de la administración de la vacuna, pero si tiene fiebre o se siente incómodo DESPUÉS de la administración de la vacuna, puede tomar medicamentos Read more…
Will the current vaccines be effective against the new variants?
VaccinesMichelle Kinder, PhD
Q: If not, what happens, do we need a new, different vaccine?” A: The vaccines developed thus far will likely have efficacy against the different SARS-CoV-2 variants although the level of efficacy may be reduced to the South Africian variant (B.1.351). More clinical data will be needed to understand the levels of protection against new Read more…
El Proceso De Desarrollo De La Vacuna mRNA Contra El COVID-19 NO Sacrificó La Seguridad
Posts en Español Staying Safe Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
#queridapandemia #VacunasCOVID19 #mRNA Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
Does the COVID19 vaccine cause anaphylaxis?
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction that is very rare after the COVID19 vaccine. People who have had a severe allergic reaction to a prior dose of the mRNA COVID19 vaccine should not get the second dose. If someone has had anaphylaxis to something else, they can still get the shot. Most people do Read more…
I have been managing as well as can be expected during this pandemic, but lately I have been feeling angry.
Mental Health Uncertainty and Misinformation
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Q: A lot of it has to do with other people not taking COVID-19 as seriously as me. What can I do? A: Feel all the feels, engage in meaningful interactions, and focus on you. 😤 FEEL ALL THE FEELS: Remember the movie Inside Out? Joy, sadness, anger, grief, and disgust all have a role Read more…
Should I double mask?!
Masks Staying Safe
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Signs point to yes. 🎱 TL;DR: In situations where you can’t avoid crowded indoor spaces such as shopping or traveling, double masking with a tighter fitting cloth mask over a medical mask can provide extra protection. We’ve all heard by now that the new B117 variant may be more transmissible, possibly via its ability Read more…
¿Por qué se está demorando la administración de dosis de vacunas disponibles en EE.UU.?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Alejandra Silva Hernández, Spanish Translation
R: Por muchos factores: Las vacaciones de Navidad y Año Nuevo, la falta de fondos y de personal, los desafíos logísticos, la necesidad de poner en marcha operaciones de vacunación a gran escala y la baja aceptación entre grupos de alta prioridad. El proceso deberia acelerarse en las próximas semanas. Es frustrante ver estadísticas de Read more…
It took me — no joke! — 9 hours and 3 different websites to schedule a vaccine appointment for my 82-year-old mom.
Vaccines
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
Q: Why is it like this? And what are older adults supposed to do if they don’t have someone to help them? A: We know it feels like Hunger Games, Senior Edition in many places right now. Many states and counties are still figuring out vaccine scheduling and delivery systems. It will get better, but Read more…
Si todos van a contraer Omicron, ¿por qué debemos evitarlo? ¿Ahora podemos regresar a la vida normal?
Infection and Spread Posts en Español
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Todavía no. Todavía es important disminuir la propagación del virus porque mantener la cantidad de personas contaminadas a la misma vez Baja, deja que haya más tiempo para mejorar los tratamientos, tener más vacunaciones, y proteja la disponibilidad de atención médica para todos. Aunque es probable que todos estarán expuestos a COVID-19 durante un periodo Read more…
What should I make of the stories of someone dying shortly after getting vaccinated? Or the 23 deaths in nursing homes in Norway?
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Keep calm and remember this Nerdy Girl Mantra—“What is the BASELINE RATE?” Humans look for patterns & meaning in everything from cloud formations, burnt toast, or the socks they are wearing when their favorite team wins. Especially when something exceptionally good or bad happens, we’re quick to ascribe the cause to something that happened Read more…
Q: If not, what happens, do we need a new, different vaccine?” A: The vaccines developed thus far will likely have efficacy against the different SARS-CoV-2 variants although the level of efficacy may be reduced to the South Africian variant (B.1.351). More clinical data will be needed to understand the levels of protection against new Read more…
El Proceso De Desarrollo De La Vacuna mRNA Contra El COVID-19 NO Sacrificó La Seguridad
Posts en Español Staying Safe VaccinesSandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
#queridapandemia #VacunasCOVID19 #mRNA Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
Does the COVID19 vaccine cause anaphylaxis?
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction that is very rare after the COVID19 vaccine. People who have had a severe allergic reaction to a prior dose of the mRNA COVID19 vaccine should not get the second dose. If someone has had anaphylaxis to something else, they can still get the shot. Most people do Read more…
I have been managing as well as can be expected during this pandemic, but lately I have been feeling angry.
Mental Health Uncertainty and Misinformation
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Q: A lot of it has to do with other people not taking COVID-19 as seriously as me. What can I do? A: Feel all the feels, engage in meaningful interactions, and focus on you. 😤 FEEL ALL THE FEELS: Remember the movie Inside Out? Joy, sadness, anger, grief, and disgust all have a role Read more…
Should I double mask?!
Masks Staying Safe
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Signs point to yes. 🎱 TL;DR: In situations where you can’t avoid crowded indoor spaces such as shopping or traveling, double masking with a tighter fitting cloth mask over a medical mask can provide extra protection. We’ve all heard by now that the new B117 variant may be more transmissible, possibly via its ability Read more…
¿Por qué se está demorando la administración de dosis de vacunas disponibles en EE.UU.?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Alejandra Silva Hernández, Spanish Translation
R: Por muchos factores: Las vacaciones de Navidad y Año Nuevo, la falta de fondos y de personal, los desafíos logísticos, la necesidad de poner en marcha operaciones de vacunación a gran escala y la baja aceptación entre grupos de alta prioridad. El proceso deberia acelerarse en las próximas semanas. Es frustrante ver estadísticas de Read more…
It took me — no joke! — 9 hours and 3 different websites to schedule a vaccine appointment for my 82-year-old mom.
Vaccines
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
Q: Why is it like this? And what are older adults supposed to do if they don’t have someone to help them? A: We know it feels like Hunger Games, Senior Edition in many places right now. Many states and counties are still figuring out vaccine scheduling and delivery systems. It will get better, but Read more…
Si todos van a contraer Omicron, ¿por qué debemos evitarlo? ¿Ahora podemos regresar a la vida normal?
Infection and Spread Posts en Español
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Todavía no. Todavía es important disminuir la propagación del virus porque mantener la cantidad de personas contaminadas a la misma vez Baja, deja que haya más tiempo para mejorar los tratamientos, tener más vacunaciones, y proteja la disponibilidad de atención médica para todos. Aunque es probable que todos estarán expuestos a COVID-19 durante un periodo Read more…
What should I make of the stories of someone dying shortly after getting vaccinated? Or the 23 deaths in nursing homes in Norway?
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Keep calm and remember this Nerdy Girl Mantra—“What is the BASELINE RATE?” Humans look for patterns & meaning in everything from cloud formations, burnt toast, or the socks they are wearing when their favorite team wins. Especially when something exceptionally good or bad happens, we’re quick to ascribe the cause to something that happened Read more…
#queridapandemia #VacunasCOVID19 #mRNA Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
Does the COVID19 vaccine cause anaphylaxis?
VaccinesSarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction that is very rare after the COVID19 vaccine. People who have had a severe allergic reaction to a prior dose of the mRNA COVID19 vaccine should not get the second dose. If someone has had anaphylaxis to something else, they can still get the shot. Most people do Read more…
I have been managing as well as can be expected during this pandemic, but lately I have been feeling angry.
Mental Health Uncertainty and Misinformation
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Q: A lot of it has to do with other people not taking COVID-19 as seriously as me. What can I do? A: Feel all the feels, engage in meaningful interactions, and focus on you. 😤 FEEL ALL THE FEELS: Remember the movie Inside Out? Joy, sadness, anger, grief, and disgust all have a role Read more…
Should I double mask?!
Masks Staying Safe
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Signs point to yes. 🎱 TL;DR: In situations where you can’t avoid crowded indoor spaces such as shopping or traveling, double masking with a tighter fitting cloth mask over a medical mask can provide extra protection. We’ve all heard by now that the new B117 variant may be more transmissible, possibly via its ability Read more…
¿Por qué se está demorando la administración de dosis de vacunas disponibles en EE.UU.?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Alejandra Silva Hernández, Spanish Translation
R: Por muchos factores: Las vacaciones de Navidad y Año Nuevo, la falta de fondos y de personal, los desafíos logísticos, la necesidad de poner en marcha operaciones de vacunación a gran escala y la baja aceptación entre grupos de alta prioridad. El proceso deberia acelerarse en las próximas semanas. Es frustrante ver estadísticas de Read more…
It took me — no joke! — 9 hours and 3 different websites to schedule a vaccine appointment for my 82-year-old mom.
Vaccines
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
Q: Why is it like this? And what are older adults supposed to do if they don’t have someone to help them? A: We know it feels like Hunger Games, Senior Edition in many places right now. Many states and counties are still figuring out vaccine scheduling and delivery systems. It will get better, but Read more…
Si todos van a contraer Omicron, ¿por qué debemos evitarlo? ¿Ahora podemos regresar a la vida normal?
Infection and Spread Posts en Español
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Todavía no. Todavía es important disminuir la propagación del virus porque mantener la cantidad de personas contaminadas a la misma vez Baja, deja que haya más tiempo para mejorar los tratamientos, tener más vacunaciones, y proteja la disponibilidad de atención médica para todos. Aunque es probable que todos estarán expuestos a COVID-19 durante un periodo Read more…
What should I make of the stories of someone dying shortly after getting vaccinated? Or the 23 deaths in nursing homes in Norway?
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Keep calm and remember this Nerdy Girl Mantra—“What is the BASELINE RATE?” Humans look for patterns & meaning in everything from cloud formations, burnt toast, or the socks they are wearing when their favorite team wins. Especially when something exceptionally good or bad happens, we’re quick to ascribe the cause to something that happened Read more…
A: Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction that is very rare after the COVID19 vaccine. People who have had a severe allergic reaction to a prior dose of the mRNA COVID19 vaccine should not get the second dose. If someone has had anaphylaxis to something else, they can still get the shot. Most people do Read more…
I have been managing as well as can be expected during this pandemic, but lately I have been feeling angry.
Mental Health Uncertainty and MisinformationAparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Q: A lot of it has to do with other people not taking COVID-19 as seriously as me. What can I do? A: Feel all the feels, engage in meaningful interactions, and focus on you. 😤 FEEL ALL THE FEELS: Remember the movie Inside Out? Joy, sadness, anger, grief, and disgust all have a role Read more…
Should I double mask?!
Masks Staying Safe
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Signs point to yes. 🎱 TL;DR: In situations where you can’t avoid crowded indoor spaces such as shopping or traveling, double masking with a tighter fitting cloth mask over a medical mask can provide extra protection. We’ve all heard by now that the new B117 variant may be more transmissible, possibly via its ability Read more…
¿Por qué se está demorando la administración de dosis de vacunas disponibles en EE.UU.?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Alejandra Silva Hernández, Spanish Translation
R: Por muchos factores: Las vacaciones de Navidad y Año Nuevo, la falta de fondos y de personal, los desafíos logísticos, la necesidad de poner en marcha operaciones de vacunación a gran escala y la baja aceptación entre grupos de alta prioridad. El proceso deberia acelerarse en las próximas semanas. Es frustrante ver estadísticas de Read more…
It took me — no joke! — 9 hours and 3 different websites to schedule a vaccine appointment for my 82-year-old mom.
Vaccines
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
Q: Why is it like this? And what are older adults supposed to do if they don’t have someone to help them? A: We know it feels like Hunger Games, Senior Edition in many places right now. Many states and counties are still figuring out vaccine scheduling and delivery systems. It will get better, but Read more…
Si todos van a contraer Omicron, ¿por qué debemos evitarlo? ¿Ahora podemos regresar a la vida normal?
Infection and Spread Posts en Español
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Todavía no. Todavía es important disminuir la propagación del virus porque mantener la cantidad de personas contaminadas a la misma vez Baja, deja que haya más tiempo para mejorar los tratamientos, tener más vacunaciones, y proteja la disponibilidad de atención médica para todos. Aunque es probable que todos estarán expuestos a COVID-19 durante un periodo Read more…
What should I make of the stories of someone dying shortly after getting vaccinated? Or the 23 deaths in nursing homes in Norway?
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Keep calm and remember this Nerdy Girl Mantra—“What is the BASELINE RATE?” Humans look for patterns & meaning in everything from cloud formations, burnt toast, or the socks they are wearing when their favorite team wins. Especially when something exceptionally good or bad happens, we’re quick to ascribe the cause to something that happened Read more…
Q: A lot of it has to do with other people not taking COVID-19 as seriously as me. What can I do? A: Feel all the feels, engage in meaningful interactions, and focus on you. 😤 FEEL ALL THE FEELS: Remember the movie Inside Out? Joy, sadness, anger, grief, and disgust all have a role Read more…
Should I double mask?!
Masks Staying SafeJennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Signs point to yes. 🎱 TL;DR: In situations where you can’t avoid crowded indoor spaces such as shopping or traveling, double masking with a tighter fitting cloth mask over a medical mask can provide extra protection. We’ve all heard by now that the new B117 variant may be more transmissible, possibly via its ability Read more…
¿Por qué se está demorando la administración de dosis de vacunas disponibles en EE.UU.?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Alejandra Silva Hernández, Spanish Translation
R: Por muchos factores: Las vacaciones de Navidad y Año Nuevo, la falta de fondos y de personal, los desafíos logísticos, la necesidad de poner en marcha operaciones de vacunación a gran escala y la baja aceptación entre grupos de alta prioridad. El proceso deberia acelerarse en las próximas semanas. Es frustrante ver estadísticas de Read more…
It took me — no joke! — 9 hours and 3 different websites to schedule a vaccine appointment for my 82-year-old mom.
Vaccines
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
Q: Why is it like this? And what are older adults supposed to do if they don’t have someone to help them? A: We know it feels like Hunger Games, Senior Edition in many places right now. Many states and counties are still figuring out vaccine scheduling and delivery systems. It will get better, but Read more…
Si todos van a contraer Omicron, ¿por qué debemos evitarlo? ¿Ahora podemos regresar a la vida normal?
Infection and Spread Posts en Español
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Todavía no. Todavía es important disminuir la propagación del virus porque mantener la cantidad de personas contaminadas a la misma vez Baja, deja que haya más tiempo para mejorar los tratamientos, tener más vacunaciones, y proteja la disponibilidad de atención médica para todos. Aunque es probable que todos estarán expuestos a COVID-19 durante un periodo Read more…
What should I make of the stories of someone dying shortly after getting vaccinated? Or the 23 deaths in nursing homes in Norway?
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Keep calm and remember this Nerdy Girl Mantra—“What is the BASELINE RATE?” Humans look for patterns & meaning in everything from cloud formations, burnt toast, or the socks they are wearing when their favorite team wins. Especially when something exceptionally good or bad happens, we’re quick to ascribe the cause to something that happened Read more…
A: Signs point to yes. 🎱 TL;DR: In situations where you can’t avoid crowded indoor spaces such as shopping or traveling, double masking with a tighter fitting cloth mask over a medical mask can provide extra protection. We’ve all heard by now that the new B117 variant may be more transmissible, possibly via its ability Read more…
¿Por qué se está demorando la administración de dosis de vacunas disponibles en EE.UU.?
Posts en Español VaccinesAlejandra Silva Hernández, Spanish Translation
R: Por muchos factores: Las vacaciones de Navidad y Año Nuevo, la falta de fondos y de personal, los desafíos logísticos, la necesidad de poner en marcha operaciones de vacunación a gran escala y la baja aceptación entre grupos de alta prioridad. El proceso deberia acelerarse en las próximas semanas. Es frustrante ver estadísticas de Read more…
It took me — no joke! — 9 hours and 3 different websites to schedule a vaccine appointment for my 82-year-old mom.
Vaccines
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
Q: Why is it like this? And what are older adults supposed to do if they don’t have someone to help them? A: We know it feels like Hunger Games, Senior Edition in many places right now. Many states and counties are still figuring out vaccine scheduling and delivery systems. It will get better, but Read more…
Si todos van a contraer Omicron, ¿por qué debemos evitarlo? ¿Ahora podemos regresar a la vida normal?
Infection and Spread Posts en Español
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Todavía no. Todavía es important disminuir la propagación del virus porque mantener la cantidad de personas contaminadas a la misma vez Baja, deja que haya más tiempo para mejorar los tratamientos, tener más vacunaciones, y proteja la disponibilidad de atención médica para todos. Aunque es probable que todos estarán expuestos a COVID-19 durante un periodo Read more…
What should I make of the stories of someone dying shortly after getting vaccinated? Or the 23 deaths in nursing homes in Norway?
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Keep calm and remember this Nerdy Girl Mantra—“What is the BASELINE RATE?” Humans look for patterns & meaning in everything from cloud formations, burnt toast, or the socks they are wearing when their favorite team wins. Especially when something exceptionally good or bad happens, we’re quick to ascribe the cause to something that happened Read more…
R: Por muchos factores: Las vacaciones de Navidad y Año Nuevo, la falta de fondos y de personal, los desafíos logísticos, la necesidad de poner en marcha operaciones de vacunación a gran escala y la baja aceptación entre grupos de alta prioridad. El proceso deberia acelerarse en las próximas semanas. Es frustrante ver estadísticas de Read more…
It took me — no joke! — 9 hours and 3 different websites to schedule a vaccine appointment for my 82-year-old mom.
VaccinesAlison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
Q: Why is it like this? And what are older adults supposed to do if they don’t have someone to help them? A: We know it feels like Hunger Games, Senior Edition in many places right now. Many states and counties are still figuring out vaccine scheduling and delivery systems. It will get better, but Read more…
Si todos van a contraer Omicron, ¿por qué debemos evitarlo? ¿Ahora podemos regresar a la vida normal?
Infection and Spread Posts en Español
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Todavía no. Todavía es important disminuir la propagación del virus porque mantener la cantidad de personas contaminadas a la misma vez Baja, deja que haya más tiempo para mejorar los tratamientos, tener más vacunaciones, y proteja la disponibilidad de atención médica para todos. Aunque es probable que todos estarán expuestos a COVID-19 durante un periodo Read more…
What should I make of the stories of someone dying shortly after getting vaccinated? Or the 23 deaths in nursing homes in Norway?
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Keep calm and remember this Nerdy Girl Mantra—“What is the BASELINE RATE?” Humans look for patterns & meaning in everything from cloud formations, burnt toast, or the socks they are wearing when their favorite team wins. Especially when something exceptionally good or bad happens, we’re quick to ascribe the cause to something that happened Read more…
Q: Why is it like this? And what are older adults supposed to do if they don’t have someone to help them? A: We know it feels like Hunger Games, Senior Edition in many places right now. Many states and counties are still figuring out vaccine scheduling and delivery systems. It will get better, but Read more…
Si todos van a contraer Omicron, ¿por qué debemos evitarlo? ¿Ahora podemos regresar a la vida normal?
Infection and Spread Posts en EspañolAparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Todavía no. Todavía es important disminuir la propagación del virus porque mantener la cantidad de personas contaminadas a la misma vez Baja, deja que haya más tiempo para mejorar los tratamientos, tener más vacunaciones, y proteja la disponibilidad de atención médica para todos. Aunque es probable que todos estarán expuestos a COVID-19 durante un periodo Read more…
What should I make of the stories of someone dying shortly after getting vaccinated? Or the 23 deaths in nursing homes in Norway?
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Keep calm and remember this Nerdy Girl Mantra—“What is the BASELINE RATE?” Humans look for patterns & meaning in everything from cloud formations, burnt toast, or the socks they are wearing when their favorite team wins. Especially when something exceptionally good or bad happens, we’re quick to ascribe the cause to something that happened Read more…
Todavía no. Todavía es important disminuir la propagación del virus porque mantener la cantidad de personas contaminadas a la misma vez Baja, deja que haya más tiempo para mejorar los tratamientos, tener más vacunaciones, y proteja la disponibilidad de atención médica para todos. Aunque es probable que todos estarán expuestos a COVID-19 durante un periodo Read more…
What should I make of the stories of someone dying shortly after getting vaccinated? Or the 23 deaths in nursing homes in Norway?
VaccinesJennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Keep calm and remember this Nerdy Girl Mantra—“What is the BASELINE RATE?” Humans look for patterns & meaning in everything from cloud formations, burnt toast, or the socks they are wearing when their favorite team wins. Especially when something exceptionally good or bad happens, we’re quick to ascribe the cause to something that happened Read more…
A: Keep calm and remember this Nerdy Girl Mantra—“What is the BASELINE RATE?” Humans look for patterns & meaning in everything from cloud formations, burnt toast, or the socks they are wearing when their favorite team wins. Especially when something exceptionally good or bad happens, we’re quick to ascribe the cause to something that happened Read more…
