¿Qué pasó con el ensayo de AstraZeneca que fue detenido?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Daisey Velazquez, Spanish Translation
R: La semana pasada se conoció la noticia de que el ensayo de la vacuna en etapa 3 de AstraZeneca/Oxford se detuvo después de que un participante en el Reino Unido desarrolló una “enfermedad grave”. AstraZeneca no lo ha confirmado, pero se ha informado ampliamente que la enfermedad fue mielitis transversa, una inflamación de la Read more…
What has been the impact of COVID-19 on healthcare workers? What can I do to help?
Mental Health Social and Racial Justice Staying Safe
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: People who work in healthcare are at risk for getting COVID-19 on the job and are also under tremendous stress from the demands of dealing with the pandemic. In the US, over 173,000 healthcare workers have contracted COVID-19 and at least 742 have died. Our doctors, nurses, technicians, therapists, and support staff face increasing Read more…
What are the “really good drugs and knowledge” that Trump tweeted about? Can I get these drugs if I get COVID-19?
Treatments
A: Not quite. The drugs that Donald Trump received after contracting COVID-19 are either still in clinical trials or available in limited quantities for people with serious infections. Trump received a level of treatment that is not available to the general public yet. While scientists have developed lots of new knowledge to better manage infections, Read more…
Can we start seeing friends and doing sports & lessons?
Families/Kids Socializing Staying Safe
Q: It’s finally fall, and my kids are back in school. Can we start seeing friends and doing sports & lessons? A: There are ways to make socializing safer and SMARTer if you remember that reducing your risk of contracting COVID-19 adds up—it is NOT all-or-nothing. You and your family can use a “risk budget” Read more…
Is it safe to give or receive hugs?
Mental Health Staying Safe
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Q: Ekay from San Jose asks if it is safe to give or receive hugs? A: Hugs bring many psychological benefits AND can be done with relatively low risk. As you might guess, pandemic precautions still apply. If you plan on dishing out hugs, your SMART toolkit will help maximize the benefits which include happy Read more…
¿Puedo darle un descanso a mi nariz cuando uso un cubrebocas o mascarilla?
Masks Posts en Español Staying Safe
Daisey Velazquez, Spanish Translation
R: ¡No, cúbrase la nariz! ¿Por qué? Porque la nariz es frecuentemente el primer lugar donde el virus se adjunta y es un lugar en donde también se replica. Esto puede ser por ACE2 — el receptor de la superficie celular que usa el virus para ingresar a las células — es más abundante en Read more…
I would prefer to vote in person, but I’m worried about long lines on Election Day.
Staying Safe
Rebecca Doyle, Graduate Assistant
Q: Do I have any other options? Help! A: Maybe – depending on your state. Now that we are 4 weeks away from the election, states with early voting may be starting soon or have already opened their polls! We came across a WONDERFUL chart on early voting from the bipartisan group, National Conference of Read more…
SMART Halloween Yard Sign
Staying Safe
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Wondering how you can let your neighbors know about your SMART Halloween plan to deliver treats from a safe distance? Well, so did we! That’s why we made this handy sign! Nerdy Girls are ordering theirs to be printed as lawn signs now, in time for Halloween delivery. Download your free printable sign from our Read more…
Cómo protegernos de la transmisión del COVID-19 por aerosoles?
Infection and Spread Masks Posts en Español Staying Safe
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
R: Analogía del humo. Pensar que todas las personas con que nos encontramos exhalan humo, y queremos respirar el menos posible. Humo es aerosol, se comporta en aire muy similar a aerosoles respiratorios con virus. En lo concreto, lo más importante es hacer afuera todo lo que se pueda. Afuera, con distancia y mascarilla es Read more…
Is it true that Sweden has gotten to herd immunity without lockdown? Should we all be doing what they are doing?
Data and Metrics Infection and Spread
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: No, Sweden has not reached herd immunity, nor have they fared well economically or with respect to COVID-19 mortality. Swedes also voluntarily changed behavior more than is frequently assumed. While there has been a fascination with being Sweden during this pandemic, there are many misconceptions about their experience that are worth clearing up: *Myth Read more…
¿Cómo voy a saber si es seguro recibir una vacuna?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Daisey Velazquez, Spanish Translation
R: Varios factores han dado lugar a muchas inquietudes sobre si una vacuna aprobada será segura. El primer factor es la velocidad en que se están desarrollando las vacunas – mucho más rápido que cualquier otro cronograma de desarrollo de vacunas anteriores. El segundo factor es la politización percibida del proceso de aprobación. En una Read more…
If I have a symptomatic case of COVID, what are the chances I have a full recovery?
Clinical Symptoms Data and Metrics
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: On *average*, about 80% of symptomatic cases will recover without hospitalization. But (big big but): your mileage may vary. One of the things epidemiologists study is the “natural history” of a disease — or how a given disease progresses in individuals from start to finish. Most diseases and conditions have a stylized or typical Read more…
What do epidemiologists think about Joe Biden and Mike Pence (and other national leaders) testing negative for COVID on Friday?
Testing and Contact Tracing
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: A negative test result does NOT mean that Mr. Pence and Mr. Biden are COVID-free… even if that happens to be really inconvenient for them. Everyone who has been near the President of the United States in the last week (or who has been around anyone else with COVID-19 for that matter) should self-quarantine Read more…
What’s the update with COVID-19-sniffing dogs?
Reopening Testing and Contact Tracing Travel
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A. The Helsinki-Vantaa airport welcomed COVID-19-sniffing dogs to their staff last week, hoping to use their keen sense of smell to detect COVID-19 positive patients up to 5 days before symptoms appear. Dubai International Airport also has a team of dogs sniffing for COVID-19. Here’s how the airport testing works: Prospective passengers rub a wipe Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Families/Kids Infection and Spread Socializing Staying Safe Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Dr. Leininger and Dr. Jones tackle follower questions in this not-quite-live Q&A session. We’re answering questions about how to have an honest conversation about your pod (3:00), kids and transmission (7:00), fomites (12:45) and … how to think about Joe Biden’s negative test result from Friday, Oct 2 (at 17:20). Related links: What is the Read more…
How to have a SMART Halloween
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
S. Space: keep your distance from other people. M. Mask: wear a mask! A. Air: take the fun outdoors. R. Restrict: Avoid crowds (especially indoor crowds)! Don’t expand your COVID bubble on Halloween. T. Time: Keep your interactions short & sweet. We have updated our SMART graphic for the holiday. Feel free to pass this Read more…
Will Vitamin D supplementation help prevent COVID-19?
Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: Too early to say. But we should know more soon. Vitamin D is a micronutrient that is present and supplemented in food, taken as a supplement, and made when the skin is exposed to ultraviolet rays (UV). It helps to keep bones growing and prevent them from breaking down. Vitamin D is also thought Read more…
What is the real risk of death from COVID-19? Is it actually worse than the flu?
Data and Metrics Data Literacy
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: It’s complicated…. but YES! In this update of a post from July, we take stock of what’s new in tracking how lethal SARS-CoV-1 actually is. First some definitions: Case Fatality Rate (CFR): % of confirmed cases who die. In the U.S., the estimated CFR is currently 2.9% In the U.K., the estimated CFR is Read more…
Ya que haya una vacuna, la pandemia terminará, ¿verdad?
Infection and Spread Posts en Español Vaccines
Daisey Velazquez, Spanish Translation
R: Tristemente, no. Teniendo una o dos vacunas definitivamente nos ayudará a regresar a la normalidad, pero esto no sucederá de la noche a la mañana, por al menos dos razones. La primera razón es porque no habrán suficientes vacunas para que todos se vacunen inmediatamente. Muchos países, incluyendo los EE.UU., están formulando “planes de Read more…
I’ve heard a lot of stuff about flu shots. What’s true?
Staying Safe Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: There are tons of myths and misconceptions out there about the flu shot. This week, our Friendly Family Doc breaks them down and sets the record straight! Myth: The flu vaccine causes the flu. Fact: Nope! There are multiple formulations of the influenza vaccine, both injectable and a nasal spray. Flu shots contain inactive Read more…
R: La semana pasada se conoció la noticia de que el ensayo de la vacuna en etapa 3 de AstraZeneca/Oxford se detuvo después de que un participante en el Reino Unido desarrolló una “enfermedad grave”. AstraZeneca no lo ha confirmado, pero se ha informado ampliamente que la enfermedad fue mielitis transversa, una inflamación de la Read more…
What has been the impact of COVID-19 on healthcare workers? What can I do to help?
Mental Health Social and Racial Justice Staying SafeSarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: People who work in healthcare are at risk for getting COVID-19 on the job and are also under tremendous stress from the demands of dealing with the pandemic. In the US, over 173,000 healthcare workers have contracted COVID-19 and at least 742 have died. Our doctors, nurses, technicians, therapists, and support staff face increasing Read more…
What are the “really good drugs and knowledge” that Trump tweeted about? Can I get these drugs if I get COVID-19?
Treatments
A: Not quite. The drugs that Donald Trump received after contracting COVID-19 are either still in clinical trials or available in limited quantities for people with serious infections. Trump received a level of treatment that is not available to the general public yet. While scientists have developed lots of new knowledge to better manage infections, Read more…
Can we start seeing friends and doing sports & lessons?
Families/Kids Socializing Staying Safe
Q: It’s finally fall, and my kids are back in school. Can we start seeing friends and doing sports & lessons? A: There are ways to make socializing safer and SMARTer if you remember that reducing your risk of contracting COVID-19 adds up—it is NOT all-or-nothing. You and your family can use a “risk budget” Read more…
Is it safe to give or receive hugs?
Mental Health Staying Safe
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Q: Ekay from San Jose asks if it is safe to give or receive hugs? A: Hugs bring many psychological benefits AND can be done with relatively low risk. As you might guess, pandemic precautions still apply. If you plan on dishing out hugs, your SMART toolkit will help maximize the benefits which include happy Read more…
¿Puedo darle un descanso a mi nariz cuando uso un cubrebocas o mascarilla?
Masks Posts en Español Staying Safe
Daisey Velazquez, Spanish Translation
R: ¡No, cúbrase la nariz! ¿Por qué? Porque la nariz es frecuentemente el primer lugar donde el virus se adjunta y es un lugar en donde también se replica. Esto puede ser por ACE2 — el receptor de la superficie celular que usa el virus para ingresar a las células — es más abundante en Read more…
I would prefer to vote in person, but I’m worried about long lines on Election Day.
Staying Safe
Rebecca Doyle, Graduate Assistant
Q: Do I have any other options? Help! A: Maybe – depending on your state. Now that we are 4 weeks away from the election, states with early voting may be starting soon or have already opened their polls! We came across a WONDERFUL chart on early voting from the bipartisan group, National Conference of Read more…
SMART Halloween Yard Sign
Staying Safe
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Wondering how you can let your neighbors know about your SMART Halloween plan to deliver treats from a safe distance? Well, so did we! That’s why we made this handy sign! Nerdy Girls are ordering theirs to be printed as lawn signs now, in time for Halloween delivery. Download your free printable sign from our Read more…
Cómo protegernos de la transmisión del COVID-19 por aerosoles?
Infection and Spread Masks Posts en Español Staying Safe
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
R: Analogía del humo. Pensar que todas las personas con que nos encontramos exhalan humo, y queremos respirar el menos posible. Humo es aerosol, se comporta en aire muy similar a aerosoles respiratorios con virus. En lo concreto, lo más importante es hacer afuera todo lo que se pueda. Afuera, con distancia y mascarilla es Read more…
Is it true that Sweden has gotten to herd immunity without lockdown? Should we all be doing what they are doing?
Data and Metrics Infection and Spread
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: No, Sweden has not reached herd immunity, nor have they fared well economically or with respect to COVID-19 mortality. Swedes also voluntarily changed behavior more than is frequently assumed. While there has been a fascination with being Sweden during this pandemic, there are many misconceptions about their experience that are worth clearing up: *Myth Read more…
¿Cómo voy a saber si es seguro recibir una vacuna?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Daisey Velazquez, Spanish Translation
R: Varios factores han dado lugar a muchas inquietudes sobre si una vacuna aprobada será segura. El primer factor es la velocidad en que se están desarrollando las vacunas – mucho más rápido que cualquier otro cronograma de desarrollo de vacunas anteriores. El segundo factor es la politización percibida del proceso de aprobación. En una Read more…
If I have a symptomatic case of COVID, what are the chances I have a full recovery?
Clinical Symptoms Data and Metrics
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: On *average*, about 80% of symptomatic cases will recover without hospitalization. But (big big but): your mileage may vary. One of the things epidemiologists study is the “natural history” of a disease — or how a given disease progresses in individuals from start to finish. Most diseases and conditions have a stylized or typical Read more…
What do epidemiologists think about Joe Biden and Mike Pence (and other national leaders) testing negative for COVID on Friday?
Testing and Contact Tracing
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: A negative test result does NOT mean that Mr. Pence and Mr. Biden are COVID-free… even if that happens to be really inconvenient for them. Everyone who has been near the President of the United States in the last week (or who has been around anyone else with COVID-19 for that matter) should self-quarantine Read more…
What’s the update with COVID-19-sniffing dogs?
Reopening Testing and Contact Tracing Travel
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A. The Helsinki-Vantaa airport welcomed COVID-19-sniffing dogs to their staff last week, hoping to use their keen sense of smell to detect COVID-19 positive patients up to 5 days before symptoms appear. Dubai International Airport also has a team of dogs sniffing for COVID-19. Here’s how the airport testing works: Prospective passengers rub a wipe Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Families/Kids Infection and Spread Socializing Staying Safe Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Dr. Leininger and Dr. Jones tackle follower questions in this not-quite-live Q&A session. We’re answering questions about how to have an honest conversation about your pod (3:00), kids and transmission (7:00), fomites (12:45) and … how to think about Joe Biden’s negative test result from Friday, Oct 2 (at 17:20). Related links: What is the Read more…
How to have a SMART Halloween
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
S. Space: keep your distance from other people. M. Mask: wear a mask! A. Air: take the fun outdoors. R. Restrict: Avoid crowds (especially indoor crowds)! Don’t expand your COVID bubble on Halloween. T. Time: Keep your interactions short & sweet. We have updated our SMART graphic for the holiday. Feel free to pass this Read more…
Will Vitamin D supplementation help prevent COVID-19?
Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: Too early to say. But we should know more soon. Vitamin D is a micronutrient that is present and supplemented in food, taken as a supplement, and made when the skin is exposed to ultraviolet rays (UV). It helps to keep bones growing and prevent them from breaking down. Vitamin D is also thought Read more…
What is the real risk of death from COVID-19? Is it actually worse than the flu?
Data and Metrics Data Literacy
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: It’s complicated…. but YES! In this update of a post from July, we take stock of what’s new in tracking how lethal SARS-CoV-1 actually is. First some definitions: Case Fatality Rate (CFR): % of confirmed cases who die. In the U.S., the estimated CFR is currently 2.9% In the U.K., the estimated CFR is Read more…
Ya que haya una vacuna, la pandemia terminará, ¿verdad?
Infection and Spread Posts en Español Vaccines
Daisey Velazquez, Spanish Translation
R: Tristemente, no. Teniendo una o dos vacunas definitivamente nos ayudará a regresar a la normalidad, pero esto no sucederá de la noche a la mañana, por al menos dos razones. La primera razón es porque no habrán suficientes vacunas para que todos se vacunen inmediatamente. Muchos países, incluyendo los EE.UU., están formulando “planes de Read more…
I’ve heard a lot of stuff about flu shots. What’s true?
Staying Safe Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: There are tons of myths and misconceptions out there about the flu shot. This week, our Friendly Family Doc breaks them down and sets the record straight! Myth: The flu vaccine causes the flu. Fact: Nope! There are multiple formulations of the influenza vaccine, both injectable and a nasal spray. Flu shots contain inactive Read more…
A: People who work in healthcare are at risk for getting COVID-19 on the job and are also under tremendous stress from the demands of dealing with the pandemic. In the US, over 173,000 healthcare workers have contracted COVID-19 and at least 742 have died. Our doctors, nurses, technicians, therapists, and support staff face increasing Read more…
What are the “really good drugs and knowledge” that Trump tweeted about? Can I get these drugs if I get COVID-19?
TreatmentsA: Not quite. The drugs that Donald Trump received after contracting COVID-19 are either still in clinical trials or available in limited quantities for people with serious infections. Trump received a level of treatment that is not available to the general public yet. While scientists have developed lots of new knowledge to better manage infections, Read more…
Can we start seeing friends and doing sports & lessons?
Families/Kids Socializing Staying SafeQ: It’s finally fall, and my kids are back in school. Can we start seeing friends and doing sports & lessons? A: There are ways to make socializing safer and SMARTer if you remember that reducing your risk of contracting COVID-19 adds up—it is NOT all-or-nothing. You and your family can use a “risk budget” Read more…
Is it safe to give or receive hugs?
Mental Health Staying SafeAshley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Q: Ekay from San Jose asks if it is safe to give or receive hugs? A: Hugs bring many psychological benefits AND can be done with relatively low risk. As you might guess, pandemic precautions still apply. If you plan on dishing out hugs, your SMART toolkit will help maximize the benefits which include happy Read more…
¿Puedo darle un descanso a mi nariz cuando uso un cubrebocas o mascarilla?
Masks Posts en Español Staying Safe
Daisey Velazquez, Spanish Translation
R: ¡No, cúbrase la nariz! ¿Por qué? Porque la nariz es frecuentemente el primer lugar donde el virus se adjunta y es un lugar en donde también se replica. Esto puede ser por ACE2 — el receptor de la superficie celular que usa el virus para ingresar a las células — es más abundante en Read more…
I would prefer to vote in person, but I’m worried about long lines on Election Day.
Staying Safe
Rebecca Doyle, Graduate Assistant
Q: Do I have any other options? Help! A: Maybe – depending on your state. Now that we are 4 weeks away from the election, states with early voting may be starting soon or have already opened their polls! We came across a WONDERFUL chart on early voting from the bipartisan group, National Conference of Read more…
SMART Halloween Yard Sign
Staying Safe
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Wondering how you can let your neighbors know about your SMART Halloween plan to deliver treats from a safe distance? Well, so did we! That’s why we made this handy sign! Nerdy Girls are ordering theirs to be printed as lawn signs now, in time for Halloween delivery. Download your free printable sign from our Read more…
Cómo protegernos de la transmisión del COVID-19 por aerosoles?
Infection and Spread Masks Posts en Español Staying Safe
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
R: Analogía del humo. Pensar que todas las personas con que nos encontramos exhalan humo, y queremos respirar el menos posible. Humo es aerosol, se comporta en aire muy similar a aerosoles respiratorios con virus. En lo concreto, lo más importante es hacer afuera todo lo que se pueda. Afuera, con distancia y mascarilla es Read more…
Is it true that Sweden has gotten to herd immunity without lockdown? Should we all be doing what they are doing?
Data and Metrics Infection and Spread
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: No, Sweden has not reached herd immunity, nor have they fared well economically or with respect to COVID-19 mortality. Swedes also voluntarily changed behavior more than is frequently assumed. While there has been a fascination with being Sweden during this pandemic, there are many misconceptions about their experience that are worth clearing up: *Myth Read more…
¿Cómo voy a saber si es seguro recibir una vacuna?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Daisey Velazquez, Spanish Translation
R: Varios factores han dado lugar a muchas inquietudes sobre si una vacuna aprobada será segura. El primer factor es la velocidad en que se están desarrollando las vacunas – mucho más rápido que cualquier otro cronograma de desarrollo de vacunas anteriores. El segundo factor es la politización percibida del proceso de aprobación. En una Read more…
If I have a symptomatic case of COVID, what are the chances I have a full recovery?
Clinical Symptoms Data and Metrics
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: On *average*, about 80% of symptomatic cases will recover without hospitalization. But (big big but): your mileage may vary. One of the things epidemiologists study is the “natural history” of a disease — or how a given disease progresses in individuals from start to finish. Most diseases and conditions have a stylized or typical Read more…
What do epidemiologists think about Joe Biden and Mike Pence (and other national leaders) testing negative for COVID on Friday?
Testing and Contact Tracing
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: A negative test result does NOT mean that Mr. Pence and Mr. Biden are COVID-free… even if that happens to be really inconvenient for them. Everyone who has been near the President of the United States in the last week (or who has been around anyone else with COVID-19 for that matter) should self-quarantine Read more…
What’s the update with COVID-19-sniffing dogs?
Reopening Testing and Contact Tracing Travel
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A. The Helsinki-Vantaa airport welcomed COVID-19-sniffing dogs to their staff last week, hoping to use their keen sense of smell to detect COVID-19 positive patients up to 5 days before symptoms appear. Dubai International Airport also has a team of dogs sniffing for COVID-19. Here’s how the airport testing works: Prospective passengers rub a wipe Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Families/Kids Infection and Spread Socializing Staying Safe Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Dr. Leininger and Dr. Jones tackle follower questions in this not-quite-live Q&A session. We’re answering questions about how to have an honest conversation about your pod (3:00), kids and transmission (7:00), fomites (12:45) and … how to think about Joe Biden’s negative test result from Friday, Oct 2 (at 17:20). Related links: What is the Read more…
How to have a SMART Halloween
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
S. Space: keep your distance from other people. M. Mask: wear a mask! A. Air: take the fun outdoors. R. Restrict: Avoid crowds (especially indoor crowds)! Don’t expand your COVID bubble on Halloween. T. Time: Keep your interactions short & sweet. We have updated our SMART graphic for the holiday. Feel free to pass this Read more…
Will Vitamin D supplementation help prevent COVID-19?
Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: Too early to say. But we should know more soon. Vitamin D is a micronutrient that is present and supplemented in food, taken as a supplement, and made when the skin is exposed to ultraviolet rays (UV). It helps to keep bones growing and prevent them from breaking down. Vitamin D is also thought Read more…
What is the real risk of death from COVID-19? Is it actually worse than the flu?
Data and Metrics Data Literacy
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: It’s complicated…. but YES! In this update of a post from July, we take stock of what’s new in tracking how lethal SARS-CoV-1 actually is. First some definitions: Case Fatality Rate (CFR): % of confirmed cases who die. In the U.S., the estimated CFR is currently 2.9% In the U.K., the estimated CFR is Read more…
Ya que haya una vacuna, la pandemia terminará, ¿verdad?
Infection and Spread Posts en Español Vaccines
Daisey Velazquez, Spanish Translation
R: Tristemente, no. Teniendo una o dos vacunas definitivamente nos ayudará a regresar a la normalidad, pero esto no sucederá de la noche a la mañana, por al menos dos razones. La primera razón es porque no habrán suficientes vacunas para que todos se vacunen inmediatamente. Muchos países, incluyendo los EE.UU., están formulando “planes de Read more…
I’ve heard a lot of stuff about flu shots. What’s true?
Staying Safe Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: There are tons of myths and misconceptions out there about the flu shot. This week, our Friendly Family Doc breaks them down and sets the record straight! Myth: The flu vaccine causes the flu. Fact: Nope! There are multiple formulations of the influenza vaccine, both injectable and a nasal spray. Flu shots contain inactive Read more…
Q: Ekay from San Jose asks if it is safe to give or receive hugs? A: Hugs bring many psychological benefits AND can be done with relatively low risk. As you might guess, pandemic precautions still apply. If you plan on dishing out hugs, your SMART toolkit will help maximize the benefits which include happy Read more…
¿Puedo darle un descanso a mi nariz cuando uso un cubrebocas o mascarilla?
Masks Posts en Español Staying SafeDaisey Velazquez, Spanish Translation
R: ¡No, cúbrase la nariz! ¿Por qué? Porque la nariz es frecuentemente el primer lugar donde el virus se adjunta y es un lugar en donde también se replica. Esto puede ser por ACE2 — el receptor de la superficie celular que usa el virus para ingresar a las células — es más abundante en Read more…
I would prefer to vote in person, but I’m worried about long lines on Election Day.
Staying Safe
Rebecca Doyle, Graduate Assistant
Q: Do I have any other options? Help! A: Maybe – depending on your state. Now that we are 4 weeks away from the election, states with early voting may be starting soon or have already opened their polls! We came across a WONDERFUL chart on early voting from the bipartisan group, National Conference of Read more…
SMART Halloween Yard Sign
Staying Safe
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Wondering how you can let your neighbors know about your SMART Halloween plan to deliver treats from a safe distance? Well, so did we! That’s why we made this handy sign! Nerdy Girls are ordering theirs to be printed as lawn signs now, in time for Halloween delivery. Download your free printable sign from our Read more…
Cómo protegernos de la transmisión del COVID-19 por aerosoles?
Infection and Spread Masks Posts en Español Staying Safe
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
R: Analogía del humo. Pensar que todas las personas con que nos encontramos exhalan humo, y queremos respirar el menos posible. Humo es aerosol, se comporta en aire muy similar a aerosoles respiratorios con virus. En lo concreto, lo más importante es hacer afuera todo lo que se pueda. Afuera, con distancia y mascarilla es Read more…
Is it true that Sweden has gotten to herd immunity without lockdown? Should we all be doing what they are doing?
Data and Metrics Infection and Spread
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: No, Sweden has not reached herd immunity, nor have they fared well economically or with respect to COVID-19 mortality. Swedes also voluntarily changed behavior more than is frequently assumed. While there has been a fascination with being Sweden during this pandemic, there are many misconceptions about their experience that are worth clearing up: *Myth Read more…
¿Cómo voy a saber si es seguro recibir una vacuna?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Daisey Velazquez, Spanish Translation
R: Varios factores han dado lugar a muchas inquietudes sobre si una vacuna aprobada será segura. El primer factor es la velocidad en que se están desarrollando las vacunas – mucho más rápido que cualquier otro cronograma de desarrollo de vacunas anteriores. El segundo factor es la politización percibida del proceso de aprobación. En una Read more…
If I have a symptomatic case of COVID, what are the chances I have a full recovery?
Clinical Symptoms Data and Metrics
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: On *average*, about 80% of symptomatic cases will recover without hospitalization. But (big big but): your mileage may vary. One of the things epidemiologists study is the “natural history” of a disease — or how a given disease progresses in individuals from start to finish. Most diseases and conditions have a stylized or typical Read more…
What do epidemiologists think about Joe Biden and Mike Pence (and other national leaders) testing negative for COVID on Friday?
Testing and Contact Tracing
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: A negative test result does NOT mean that Mr. Pence and Mr. Biden are COVID-free… even if that happens to be really inconvenient for them. Everyone who has been near the President of the United States in the last week (or who has been around anyone else with COVID-19 for that matter) should self-quarantine Read more…
What’s the update with COVID-19-sniffing dogs?
Reopening Testing and Contact Tracing Travel
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A. The Helsinki-Vantaa airport welcomed COVID-19-sniffing dogs to their staff last week, hoping to use their keen sense of smell to detect COVID-19 positive patients up to 5 days before symptoms appear. Dubai International Airport also has a team of dogs sniffing for COVID-19. Here’s how the airport testing works: Prospective passengers rub a wipe Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Families/Kids Infection and Spread Socializing Staying Safe Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Dr. Leininger and Dr. Jones tackle follower questions in this not-quite-live Q&A session. We’re answering questions about how to have an honest conversation about your pod (3:00), kids and transmission (7:00), fomites (12:45) and … how to think about Joe Biden’s negative test result from Friday, Oct 2 (at 17:20). Related links: What is the Read more…
How to have a SMART Halloween
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
S. Space: keep your distance from other people. M. Mask: wear a mask! A. Air: take the fun outdoors. R. Restrict: Avoid crowds (especially indoor crowds)! Don’t expand your COVID bubble on Halloween. T. Time: Keep your interactions short & sweet. We have updated our SMART graphic for the holiday. Feel free to pass this Read more…
Will Vitamin D supplementation help prevent COVID-19?
Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: Too early to say. But we should know more soon. Vitamin D is a micronutrient that is present and supplemented in food, taken as a supplement, and made when the skin is exposed to ultraviolet rays (UV). It helps to keep bones growing and prevent them from breaking down. Vitamin D is also thought Read more…
What is the real risk of death from COVID-19? Is it actually worse than the flu?
Data and Metrics Data Literacy
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: It’s complicated…. but YES! In this update of a post from July, we take stock of what’s new in tracking how lethal SARS-CoV-1 actually is. First some definitions: Case Fatality Rate (CFR): % of confirmed cases who die. In the U.S., the estimated CFR is currently 2.9% In the U.K., the estimated CFR is Read more…
Ya que haya una vacuna, la pandemia terminará, ¿verdad?
Infection and Spread Posts en Español Vaccines
Daisey Velazquez, Spanish Translation
R: Tristemente, no. Teniendo una o dos vacunas definitivamente nos ayudará a regresar a la normalidad, pero esto no sucederá de la noche a la mañana, por al menos dos razones. La primera razón es porque no habrán suficientes vacunas para que todos se vacunen inmediatamente. Muchos países, incluyendo los EE.UU., están formulando “planes de Read more…
I’ve heard a lot of stuff about flu shots. What’s true?
Staying Safe Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: There are tons of myths and misconceptions out there about the flu shot. This week, our Friendly Family Doc breaks them down and sets the record straight! Myth: The flu vaccine causes the flu. Fact: Nope! There are multiple formulations of the influenza vaccine, both injectable and a nasal spray. Flu shots contain inactive Read more…
R: ¡No, cúbrase la nariz! ¿Por qué? Porque la nariz es frecuentemente el primer lugar donde el virus se adjunta y es un lugar en donde también se replica. Esto puede ser por ACE2 — el receptor de la superficie celular que usa el virus para ingresar a las células — es más abundante en Read more…
I would prefer to vote in person, but I’m worried about long lines on Election Day.
Staying SafeRebecca Doyle, Graduate Assistant
Q: Do I have any other options? Help! A: Maybe – depending on your state. Now that we are 4 weeks away from the election, states with early voting may be starting soon or have already opened their polls! We came across a WONDERFUL chart on early voting from the bipartisan group, National Conference of Read more…
SMART Halloween Yard Sign
Staying Safe
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Wondering how you can let your neighbors know about your SMART Halloween plan to deliver treats from a safe distance? Well, so did we! That’s why we made this handy sign! Nerdy Girls are ordering theirs to be printed as lawn signs now, in time for Halloween delivery. Download your free printable sign from our Read more…
Cómo protegernos de la transmisión del COVID-19 por aerosoles?
Infection and Spread Masks Posts en Español Staying Safe
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
R: Analogía del humo. Pensar que todas las personas con que nos encontramos exhalan humo, y queremos respirar el menos posible. Humo es aerosol, se comporta en aire muy similar a aerosoles respiratorios con virus. En lo concreto, lo más importante es hacer afuera todo lo que se pueda. Afuera, con distancia y mascarilla es Read more…
Is it true that Sweden has gotten to herd immunity without lockdown? Should we all be doing what they are doing?
Data and Metrics Infection and Spread
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: No, Sweden has not reached herd immunity, nor have they fared well economically or with respect to COVID-19 mortality. Swedes also voluntarily changed behavior more than is frequently assumed. While there has been a fascination with being Sweden during this pandemic, there are many misconceptions about their experience that are worth clearing up: *Myth Read more…
¿Cómo voy a saber si es seguro recibir una vacuna?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Daisey Velazquez, Spanish Translation
R: Varios factores han dado lugar a muchas inquietudes sobre si una vacuna aprobada será segura. El primer factor es la velocidad en que se están desarrollando las vacunas – mucho más rápido que cualquier otro cronograma de desarrollo de vacunas anteriores. El segundo factor es la politización percibida del proceso de aprobación. En una Read more…
If I have a symptomatic case of COVID, what are the chances I have a full recovery?
Clinical Symptoms Data and Metrics
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: On *average*, about 80% of symptomatic cases will recover without hospitalization. But (big big but): your mileage may vary. One of the things epidemiologists study is the “natural history” of a disease — or how a given disease progresses in individuals from start to finish. Most diseases and conditions have a stylized or typical Read more…
What do epidemiologists think about Joe Biden and Mike Pence (and other national leaders) testing negative for COVID on Friday?
Testing and Contact Tracing
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: A negative test result does NOT mean that Mr. Pence and Mr. Biden are COVID-free… even if that happens to be really inconvenient for them. Everyone who has been near the President of the United States in the last week (or who has been around anyone else with COVID-19 for that matter) should self-quarantine Read more…
What’s the update with COVID-19-sniffing dogs?
Reopening Testing and Contact Tracing Travel
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A. The Helsinki-Vantaa airport welcomed COVID-19-sniffing dogs to their staff last week, hoping to use their keen sense of smell to detect COVID-19 positive patients up to 5 days before symptoms appear. Dubai International Airport also has a team of dogs sniffing for COVID-19. Here’s how the airport testing works: Prospective passengers rub a wipe Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Families/Kids Infection and Spread Socializing Staying Safe Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Dr. Leininger and Dr. Jones tackle follower questions in this not-quite-live Q&A session. We’re answering questions about how to have an honest conversation about your pod (3:00), kids and transmission (7:00), fomites (12:45) and … how to think about Joe Biden’s negative test result from Friday, Oct 2 (at 17:20). Related links: What is the Read more…
How to have a SMART Halloween
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
S. Space: keep your distance from other people. M. Mask: wear a mask! A. Air: take the fun outdoors. R. Restrict: Avoid crowds (especially indoor crowds)! Don’t expand your COVID bubble on Halloween. T. Time: Keep your interactions short & sweet. We have updated our SMART graphic for the holiday. Feel free to pass this Read more…
Will Vitamin D supplementation help prevent COVID-19?
Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: Too early to say. But we should know more soon. Vitamin D is a micronutrient that is present and supplemented in food, taken as a supplement, and made when the skin is exposed to ultraviolet rays (UV). It helps to keep bones growing and prevent them from breaking down. Vitamin D is also thought Read more…
What is the real risk of death from COVID-19? Is it actually worse than the flu?
Data and Metrics Data Literacy
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: It’s complicated…. but YES! In this update of a post from July, we take stock of what’s new in tracking how lethal SARS-CoV-1 actually is. First some definitions: Case Fatality Rate (CFR): % of confirmed cases who die. In the U.S., the estimated CFR is currently 2.9% In the U.K., the estimated CFR is Read more…
Ya que haya una vacuna, la pandemia terminará, ¿verdad?
Infection and Spread Posts en Español Vaccines
Daisey Velazquez, Spanish Translation
R: Tristemente, no. Teniendo una o dos vacunas definitivamente nos ayudará a regresar a la normalidad, pero esto no sucederá de la noche a la mañana, por al menos dos razones. La primera razón es porque no habrán suficientes vacunas para que todos se vacunen inmediatamente. Muchos países, incluyendo los EE.UU., están formulando “planes de Read more…
I’ve heard a lot of stuff about flu shots. What’s true?
Staying Safe Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: There are tons of myths and misconceptions out there about the flu shot. This week, our Friendly Family Doc breaks them down and sets the record straight! Myth: The flu vaccine causes the flu. Fact: Nope! There are multiple formulations of the influenza vaccine, both injectable and a nasal spray. Flu shots contain inactive Read more…
Q: Do I have any other options? Help! A: Maybe – depending on your state. Now that we are 4 weeks away from the election, states with early voting may be starting soon or have already opened their polls! We came across a WONDERFUL chart on early voting from the bipartisan group, National Conference of Read more…
SMART Halloween Yard Sign
Staying SafeMalia Jones, PhD MPH
Wondering how you can let your neighbors know about your SMART Halloween plan to deliver treats from a safe distance? Well, so did we! That’s why we made this handy sign! Nerdy Girls are ordering theirs to be printed as lawn signs now, in time for Halloween delivery. Download your free printable sign from our Read more…
Cómo protegernos de la transmisión del COVID-19 por aerosoles?
Infection and Spread Masks Posts en Español Staying Safe
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
R: Analogía del humo. Pensar que todas las personas con que nos encontramos exhalan humo, y queremos respirar el menos posible. Humo es aerosol, se comporta en aire muy similar a aerosoles respiratorios con virus. En lo concreto, lo más importante es hacer afuera todo lo que se pueda. Afuera, con distancia y mascarilla es Read more…
Is it true that Sweden has gotten to herd immunity without lockdown? Should we all be doing what they are doing?
Data and Metrics Infection and Spread
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: No, Sweden has not reached herd immunity, nor have they fared well economically or with respect to COVID-19 mortality. Swedes also voluntarily changed behavior more than is frequently assumed. While there has been a fascination with being Sweden during this pandemic, there are many misconceptions about their experience that are worth clearing up: *Myth Read more…
¿Cómo voy a saber si es seguro recibir una vacuna?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Daisey Velazquez, Spanish Translation
R: Varios factores han dado lugar a muchas inquietudes sobre si una vacuna aprobada será segura. El primer factor es la velocidad en que se están desarrollando las vacunas – mucho más rápido que cualquier otro cronograma de desarrollo de vacunas anteriores. El segundo factor es la politización percibida del proceso de aprobación. En una Read more…
If I have a symptomatic case of COVID, what are the chances I have a full recovery?
Clinical Symptoms Data and Metrics
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: On *average*, about 80% of symptomatic cases will recover without hospitalization. But (big big but): your mileage may vary. One of the things epidemiologists study is the “natural history” of a disease — or how a given disease progresses in individuals from start to finish. Most diseases and conditions have a stylized or typical Read more…
What do epidemiologists think about Joe Biden and Mike Pence (and other national leaders) testing negative for COVID on Friday?
Testing and Contact Tracing
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: A negative test result does NOT mean that Mr. Pence and Mr. Biden are COVID-free… even if that happens to be really inconvenient for them. Everyone who has been near the President of the United States in the last week (or who has been around anyone else with COVID-19 for that matter) should self-quarantine Read more…
What’s the update with COVID-19-sniffing dogs?
Reopening Testing and Contact Tracing Travel
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A. The Helsinki-Vantaa airport welcomed COVID-19-sniffing dogs to their staff last week, hoping to use their keen sense of smell to detect COVID-19 positive patients up to 5 days before symptoms appear. Dubai International Airport also has a team of dogs sniffing for COVID-19. Here’s how the airport testing works: Prospective passengers rub a wipe Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Families/Kids Infection and Spread Socializing Staying Safe Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Dr. Leininger and Dr. Jones tackle follower questions in this not-quite-live Q&A session. We’re answering questions about how to have an honest conversation about your pod (3:00), kids and transmission (7:00), fomites (12:45) and … how to think about Joe Biden’s negative test result from Friday, Oct 2 (at 17:20). Related links: What is the Read more…
How to have a SMART Halloween
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
S. Space: keep your distance from other people. M. Mask: wear a mask! A. Air: take the fun outdoors. R. Restrict: Avoid crowds (especially indoor crowds)! Don’t expand your COVID bubble on Halloween. T. Time: Keep your interactions short & sweet. We have updated our SMART graphic for the holiday. Feel free to pass this Read more…
Will Vitamin D supplementation help prevent COVID-19?
Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: Too early to say. But we should know more soon. Vitamin D is a micronutrient that is present and supplemented in food, taken as a supplement, and made when the skin is exposed to ultraviolet rays (UV). It helps to keep bones growing and prevent them from breaking down. Vitamin D is also thought Read more…
What is the real risk of death from COVID-19? Is it actually worse than the flu?
Data and Metrics Data Literacy
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: It’s complicated…. but YES! In this update of a post from July, we take stock of what’s new in tracking how lethal SARS-CoV-1 actually is. First some definitions: Case Fatality Rate (CFR): % of confirmed cases who die. In the U.S., the estimated CFR is currently 2.9% In the U.K., the estimated CFR is Read more…
Ya que haya una vacuna, la pandemia terminará, ¿verdad?
Infection and Spread Posts en Español Vaccines
Daisey Velazquez, Spanish Translation
R: Tristemente, no. Teniendo una o dos vacunas definitivamente nos ayudará a regresar a la normalidad, pero esto no sucederá de la noche a la mañana, por al menos dos razones. La primera razón es porque no habrán suficientes vacunas para que todos se vacunen inmediatamente. Muchos países, incluyendo los EE.UU., están formulando “planes de Read more…
I’ve heard a lot of stuff about flu shots. What’s true?
Staying Safe Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: There are tons of myths and misconceptions out there about the flu shot. This week, our Friendly Family Doc breaks them down and sets the record straight! Myth: The flu vaccine causes the flu. Fact: Nope! There are multiple formulations of the influenza vaccine, both injectable and a nasal spray. Flu shots contain inactive Read more…
Wondering how you can let your neighbors know about your SMART Halloween plan to deliver treats from a safe distance? Well, so did we! That’s why we made this handy sign! Nerdy Girls are ordering theirs to be printed as lawn signs now, in time for Halloween delivery. Download your free printable sign from our Read more…
Cómo protegernos de la transmisión del COVID-19 por aerosoles?
Infection and Spread Masks Posts en Español Staying SafeJennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
R: Analogía del humo. Pensar que todas las personas con que nos encontramos exhalan humo, y queremos respirar el menos posible. Humo es aerosol, se comporta en aire muy similar a aerosoles respiratorios con virus. En lo concreto, lo más importante es hacer afuera todo lo que se pueda. Afuera, con distancia y mascarilla es Read more…
Is it true that Sweden has gotten to herd immunity without lockdown? Should we all be doing what they are doing?
Data and Metrics Infection and Spread
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: No, Sweden has not reached herd immunity, nor have they fared well economically or with respect to COVID-19 mortality. Swedes also voluntarily changed behavior more than is frequently assumed. While there has been a fascination with being Sweden during this pandemic, there are many misconceptions about their experience that are worth clearing up: *Myth Read more…
¿Cómo voy a saber si es seguro recibir una vacuna?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Daisey Velazquez, Spanish Translation
R: Varios factores han dado lugar a muchas inquietudes sobre si una vacuna aprobada será segura. El primer factor es la velocidad en que se están desarrollando las vacunas – mucho más rápido que cualquier otro cronograma de desarrollo de vacunas anteriores. El segundo factor es la politización percibida del proceso de aprobación. En una Read more…
If I have a symptomatic case of COVID, what are the chances I have a full recovery?
Clinical Symptoms Data and Metrics
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: On *average*, about 80% of symptomatic cases will recover without hospitalization. But (big big but): your mileage may vary. One of the things epidemiologists study is the “natural history” of a disease — or how a given disease progresses in individuals from start to finish. Most diseases and conditions have a stylized or typical Read more…
What do epidemiologists think about Joe Biden and Mike Pence (and other national leaders) testing negative for COVID on Friday?
Testing and Contact Tracing
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: A negative test result does NOT mean that Mr. Pence and Mr. Biden are COVID-free… even if that happens to be really inconvenient for them. Everyone who has been near the President of the United States in the last week (or who has been around anyone else with COVID-19 for that matter) should self-quarantine Read more…
What’s the update with COVID-19-sniffing dogs?
Reopening Testing and Contact Tracing Travel
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A. The Helsinki-Vantaa airport welcomed COVID-19-sniffing dogs to their staff last week, hoping to use their keen sense of smell to detect COVID-19 positive patients up to 5 days before symptoms appear. Dubai International Airport also has a team of dogs sniffing for COVID-19. Here’s how the airport testing works: Prospective passengers rub a wipe Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Families/Kids Infection and Spread Socializing Staying Safe Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Dr. Leininger and Dr. Jones tackle follower questions in this not-quite-live Q&A session. We’re answering questions about how to have an honest conversation about your pod (3:00), kids and transmission (7:00), fomites (12:45) and … how to think about Joe Biden’s negative test result from Friday, Oct 2 (at 17:20). Related links: What is the Read more…
How to have a SMART Halloween
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
S. Space: keep your distance from other people. M. Mask: wear a mask! A. Air: take the fun outdoors. R. Restrict: Avoid crowds (especially indoor crowds)! Don’t expand your COVID bubble on Halloween. T. Time: Keep your interactions short & sweet. We have updated our SMART graphic for the holiday. Feel free to pass this Read more…
Will Vitamin D supplementation help prevent COVID-19?
Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: Too early to say. But we should know more soon. Vitamin D is a micronutrient that is present and supplemented in food, taken as a supplement, and made when the skin is exposed to ultraviolet rays (UV). It helps to keep bones growing and prevent them from breaking down. Vitamin D is also thought Read more…
What is the real risk of death from COVID-19? Is it actually worse than the flu?
Data and Metrics Data Literacy
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: It’s complicated…. but YES! In this update of a post from July, we take stock of what’s new in tracking how lethal SARS-CoV-1 actually is. First some definitions: Case Fatality Rate (CFR): % of confirmed cases who die. In the U.S., the estimated CFR is currently 2.9% In the U.K., the estimated CFR is Read more…
Ya que haya una vacuna, la pandemia terminará, ¿verdad?
Infection and Spread Posts en Español Vaccines
Daisey Velazquez, Spanish Translation
R: Tristemente, no. Teniendo una o dos vacunas definitivamente nos ayudará a regresar a la normalidad, pero esto no sucederá de la noche a la mañana, por al menos dos razones. La primera razón es porque no habrán suficientes vacunas para que todos se vacunen inmediatamente. Muchos países, incluyendo los EE.UU., están formulando “planes de Read more…
I’ve heard a lot of stuff about flu shots. What’s true?
Staying Safe Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: There are tons of myths and misconceptions out there about the flu shot. This week, our Friendly Family Doc breaks them down and sets the record straight! Myth: The flu vaccine causes the flu. Fact: Nope! There are multiple formulations of the influenza vaccine, both injectable and a nasal spray. Flu shots contain inactive Read more…
R: Analogía del humo. Pensar que todas las personas con que nos encontramos exhalan humo, y queremos respirar el menos posible. Humo es aerosol, se comporta en aire muy similar a aerosoles respiratorios con virus. En lo concreto, lo más importante es hacer afuera todo lo que se pueda. Afuera, con distancia y mascarilla es Read more…
Is it true that Sweden has gotten to herd immunity without lockdown? Should we all be doing what they are doing?
Data and Metrics Infection and SpreadJennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: No, Sweden has not reached herd immunity, nor have they fared well economically or with respect to COVID-19 mortality. Swedes also voluntarily changed behavior more than is frequently assumed. While there has been a fascination with being Sweden during this pandemic, there are many misconceptions about their experience that are worth clearing up: *Myth Read more…
¿Cómo voy a saber si es seguro recibir una vacuna?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Daisey Velazquez, Spanish Translation
R: Varios factores han dado lugar a muchas inquietudes sobre si una vacuna aprobada será segura. El primer factor es la velocidad en que se están desarrollando las vacunas – mucho más rápido que cualquier otro cronograma de desarrollo de vacunas anteriores. El segundo factor es la politización percibida del proceso de aprobación. En una Read more…
If I have a symptomatic case of COVID, what are the chances I have a full recovery?
Clinical Symptoms Data and Metrics
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: On *average*, about 80% of symptomatic cases will recover without hospitalization. But (big big but): your mileage may vary. One of the things epidemiologists study is the “natural history” of a disease — or how a given disease progresses in individuals from start to finish. Most diseases and conditions have a stylized or typical Read more…
What do epidemiologists think about Joe Biden and Mike Pence (and other national leaders) testing negative for COVID on Friday?
Testing and Contact Tracing
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: A negative test result does NOT mean that Mr. Pence and Mr. Biden are COVID-free… even if that happens to be really inconvenient for them. Everyone who has been near the President of the United States in the last week (or who has been around anyone else with COVID-19 for that matter) should self-quarantine Read more…
What’s the update with COVID-19-sniffing dogs?
Reopening Testing and Contact Tracing Travel
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A. The Helsinki-Vantaa airport welcomed COVID-19-sniffing dogs to their staff last week, hoping to use their keen sense of smell to detect COVID-19 positive patients up to 5 days before symptoms appear. Dubai International Airport also has a team of dogs sniffing for COVID-19. Here’s how the airport testing works: Prospective passengers rub a wipe Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Families/Kids Infection and Spread Socializing Staying Safe Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Dr. Leininger and Dr. Jones tackle follower questions in this not-quite-live Q&A session. We’re answering questions about how to have an honest conversation about your pod (3:00), kids and transmission (7:00), fomites (12:45) and … how to think about Joe Biden’s negative test result from Friday, Oct 2 (at 17:20). Related links: What is the Read more…
How to have a SMART Halloween
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
S. Space: keep your distance from other people. M. Mask: wear a mask! A. Air: take the fun outdoors. R. Restrict: Avoid crowds (especially indoor crowds)! Don’t expand your COVID bubble on Halloween. T. Time: Keep your interactions short & sweet. We have updated our SMART graphic for the holiday. Feel free to pass this Read more…
Will Vitamin D supplementation help prevent COVID-19?
Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: Too early to say. But we should know more soon. Vitamin D is a micronutrient that is present and supplemented in food, taken as a supplement, and made when the skin is exposed to ultraviolet rays (UV). It helps to keep bones growing and prevent them from breaking down. Vitamin D is also thought Read more…
What is the real risk of death from COVID-19? Is it actually worse than the flu?
Data and Metrics Data Literacy
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: It’s complicated…. but YES! In this update of a post from July, we take stock of what’s new in tracking how lethal SARS-CoV-1 actually is. First some definitions: Case Fatality Rate (CFR): % of confirmed cases who die. In the U.S., the estimated CFR is currently 2.9% In the U.K., the estimated CFR is Read more…
Ya que haya una vacuna, la pandemia terminará, ¿verdad?
Infection and Spread Posts en Español Vaccines
Daisey Velazquez, Spanish Translation
R: Tristemente, no. Teniendo una o dos vacunas definitivamente nos ayudará a regresar a la normalidad, pero esto no sucederá de la noche a la mañana, por al menos dos razones. La primera razón es porque no habrán suficientes vacunas para que todos se vacunen inmediatamente. Muchos países, incluyendo los EE.UU., están formulando “planes de Read more…
I’ve heard a lot of stuff about flu shots. What’s true?
Staying Safe Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: There are tons of myths and misconceptions out there about the flu shot. This week, our Friendly Family Doc breaks them down and sets the record straight! Myth: The flu vaccine causes the flu. Fact: Nope! There are multiple formulations of the influenza vaccine, both injectable and a nasal spray. Flu shots contain inactive Read more…
A: No, Sweden has not reached herd immunity, nor have they fared well economically or with respect to COVID-19 mortality. Swedes also voluntarily changed behavior more than is frequently assumed. While there has been a fascination with being Sweden during this pandemic, there are many misconceptions about their experience that are worth clearing up: *Myth Read more…
¿Cómo voy a saber si es seguro recibir una vacuna?
Posts en Español VaccinesDaisey Velazquez, Spanish Translation
R: Varios factores han dado lugar a muchas inquietudes sobre si una vacuna aprobada será segura. El primer factor es la velocidad en que se están desarrollando las vacunas – mucho más rápido que cualquier otro cronograma de desarrollo de vacunas anteriores. El segundo factor es la politización percibida del proceso de aprobación. En una Read more…
If I have a symptomatic case of COVID, what are the chances I have a full recovery?
Clinical Symptoms Data and Metrics
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: On *average*, about 80% of symptomatic cases will recover without hospitalization. But (big big but): your mileage may vary. One of the things epidemiologists study is the “natural history” of a disease — or how a given disease progresses in individuals from start to finish. Most diseases and conditions have a stylized or typical Read more…
What do epidemiologists think about Joe Biden and Mike Pence (and other national leaders) testing negative for COVID on Friday?
Testing and Contact Tracing
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: A negative test result does NOT mean that Mr. Pence and Mr. Biden are COVID-free… even if that happens to be really inconvenient for them. Everyone who has been near the President of the United States in the last week (or who has been around anyone else with COVID-19 for that matter) should self-quarantine Read more…
What’s the update with COVID-19-sniffing dogs?
Reopening Testing and Contact Tracing Travel
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A. The Helsinki-Vantaa airport welcomed COVID-19-sniffing dogs to their staff last week, hoping to use their keen sense of smell to detect COVID-19 positive patients up to 5 days before symptoms appear. Dubai International Airport also has a team of dogs sniffing for COVID-19. Here’s how the airport testing works: Prospective passengers rub a wipe Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Families/Kids Infection and Spread Socializing Staying Safe Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Dr. Leininger and Dr. Jones tackle follower questions in this not-quite-live Q&A session. We’re answering questions about how to have an honest conversation about your pod (3:00), kids and transmission (7:00), fomites (12:45) and … how to think about Joe Biden’s negative test result from Friday, Oct 2 (at 17:20). Related links: What is the Read more…
How to have a SMART Halloween
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
S. Space: keep your distance from other people. M. Mask: wear a mask! A. Air: take the fun outdoors. R. Restrict: Avoid crowds (especially indoor crowds)! Don’t expand your COVID bubble on Halloween. T. Time: Keep your interactions short & sweet. We have updated our SMART graphic for the holiday. Feel free to pass this Read more…
Will Vitamin D supplementation help prevent COVID-19?
Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: Too early to say. But we should know more soon. Vitamin D is a micronutrient that is present and supplemented in food, taken as a supplement, and made when the skin is exposed to ultraviolet rays (UV). It helps to keep bones growing and prevent them from breaking down. Vitamin D is also thought Read more…
What is the real risk of death from COVID-19? Is it actually worse than the flu?
Data and Metrics Data Literacy
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: It’s complicated…. but YES! In this update of a post from July, we take stock of what’s new in tracking how lethal SARS-CoV-1 actually is. First some definitions: Case Fatality Rate (CFR): % of confirmed cases who die. In the U.S., the estimated CFR is currently 2.9% In the U.K., the estimated CFR is Read more…
Ya que haya una vacuna, la pandemia terminará, ¿verdad?
Infection and Spread Posts en Español Vaccines
Daisey Velazquez, Spanish Translation
R: Tristemente, no. Teniendo una o dos vacunas definitivamente nos ayudará a regresar a la normalidad, pero esto no sucederá de la noche a la mañana, por al menos dos razones. La primera razón es porque no habrán suficientes vacunas para que todos se vacunen inmediatamente. Muchos países, incluyendo los EE.UU., están formulando “planes de Read more…
I’ve heard a lot of stuff about flu shots. What’s true?
Staying Safe Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: There are tons of myths and misconceptions out there about the flu shot. This week, our Friendly Family Doc breaks them down and sets the record straight! Myth: The flu vaccine causes the flu. Fact: Nope! There are multiple formulations of the influenza vaccine, both injectable and a nasal spray. Flu shots contain inactive Read more…
R: Varios factores han dado lugar a muchas inquietudes sobre si una vacuna aprobada será segura. El primer factor es la velocidad en que se están desarrollando las vacunas – mucho más rápido que cualquier otro cronograma de desarrollo de vacunas anteriores. El segundo factor es la politización percibida del proceso de aprobación. En una Read more…
If I have a symptomatic case of COVID, what are the chances I have a full recovery?
Clinical Symptoms Data and MetricsAlison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: On *average*, about 80% of symptomatic cases will recover without hospitalization. But (big big but): your mileage may vary. One of the things epidemiologists study is the “natural history” of a disease — or how a given disease progresses in individuals from start to finish. Most diseases and conditions have a stylized or typical Read more…
What do epidemiologists think about Joe Biden and Mike Pence (and other national leaders) testing negative for COVID on Friday?
Testing and Contact Tracing
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: A negative test result does NOT mean that Mr. Pence and Mr. Biden are COVID-free… even if that happens to be really inconvenient for them. Everyone who has been near the President of the United States in the last week (or who has been around anyone else with COVID-19 for that matter) should self-quarantine Read more…
What’s the update with COVID-19-sniffing dogs?
Reopening Testing and Contact Tracing Travel
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A. The Helsinki-Vantaa airport welcomed COVID-19-sniffing dogs to their staff last week, hoping to use their keen sense of smell to detect COVID-19 positive patients up to 5 days before symptoms appear. Dubai International Airport also has a team of dogs sniffing for COVID-19. Here’s how the airport testing works: Prospective passengers rub a wipe Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Families/Kids Infection and Spread Socializing Staying Safe Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Dr. Leininger and Dr. Jones tackle follower questions in this not-quite-live Q&A session. We’re answering questions about how to have an honest conversation about your pod (3:00), kids and transmission (7:00), fomites (12:45) and … how to think about Joe Biden’s negative test result from Friday, Oct 2 (at 17:20). Related links: What is the Read more…
How to have a SMART Halloween
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
S. Space: keep your distance from other people. M. Mask: wear a mask! A. Air: take the fun outdoors. R. Restrict: Avoid crowds (especially indoor crowds)! Don’t expand your COVID bubble on Halloween. T. Time: Keep your interactions short & sweet. We have updated our SMART graphic for the holiday. Feel free to pass this Read more…
Will Vitamin D supplementation help prevent COVID-19?
Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: Too early to say. But we should know more soon. Vitamin D is a micronutrient that is present and supplemented in food, taken as a supplement, and made when the skin is exposed to ultraviolet rays (UV). It helps to keep bones growing and prevent them from breaking down. Vitamin D is also thought Read more…
What is the real risk of death from COVID-19? Is it actually worse than the flu?
Data and Metrics Data Literacy
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: It’s complicated…. but YES! In this update of a post from July, we take stock of what’s new in tracking how lethal SARS-CoV-1 actually is. First some definitions: Case Fatality Rate (CFR): % of confirmed cases who die. In the U.S., the estimated CFR is currently 2.9% In the U.K., the estimated CFR is Read more…
Ya que haya una vacuna, la pandemia terminará, ¿verdad?
Infection and Spread Posts en Español Vaccines
Daisey Velazquez, Spanish Translation
R: Tristemente, no. Teniendo una o dos vacunas definitivamente nos ayudará a regresar a la normalidad, pero esto no sucederá de la noche a la mañana, por al menos dos razones. La primera razón es porque no habrán suficientes vacunas para que todos se vacunen inmediatamente. Muchos países, incluyendo los EE.UU., están formulando “planes de Read more…
I’ve heard a lot of stuff about flu shots. What’s true?
Staying Safe Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: There are tons of myths and misconceptions out there about the flu shot. This week, our Friendly Family Doc breaks them down and sets the record straight! Myth: The flu vaccine causes the flu. Fact: Nope! There are multiple formulations of the influenza vaccine, both injectable and a nasal spray. Flu shots contain inactive Read more…
A: On *average*, about 80% of symptomatic cases will recover without hospitalization. But (big big but): your mileage may vary. One of the things epidemiologists study is the “natural history” of a disease — or how a given disease progresses in individuals from start to finish. Most diseases and conditions have a stylized or typical Read more…
What do epidemiologists think about Joe Biden and Mike Pence (and other national leaders) testing negative for COVID on Friday?
Testing and Contact TracingMalia Jones, PhD MPH
A: A negative test result does NOT mean that Mr. Pence and Mr. Biden are COVID-free… even if that happens to be really inconvenient for them. Everyone who has been near the President of the United States in the last week (or who has been around anyone else with COVID-19 for that matter) should self-quarantine Read more…
What’s the update with COVID-19-sniffing dogs?
Reopening Testing and Contact Tracing Travel
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A. The Helsinki-Vantaa airport welcomed COVID-19-sniffing dogs to their staff last week, hoping to use their keen sense of smell to detect COVID-19 positive patients up to 5 days before symptoms appear. Dubai International Airport also has a team of dogs sniffing for COVID-19. Here’s how the airport testing works: Prospective passengers rub a wipe Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Families/Kids Infection and Spread Socializing Staying Safe Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Dr. Leininger and Dr. Jones tackle follower questions in this not-quite-live Q&A session. We’re answering questions about how to have an honest conversation about your pod (3:00), kids and transmission (7:00), fomites (12:45) and … how to think about Joe Biden’s negative test result from Friday, Oct 2 (at 17:20). Related links: What is the Read more…
How to have a SMART Halloween
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
S. Space: keep your distance from other people. M. Mask: wear a mask! A. Air: take the fun outdoors. R. Restrict: Avoid crowds (especially indoor crowds)! Don’t expand your COVID bubble on Halloween. T. Time: Keep your interactions short & sweet. We have updated our SMART graphic for the holiday. Feel free to pass this Read more…
Will Vitamin D supplementation help prevent COVID-19?
Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: Too early to say. But we should know more soon. Vitamin D is a micronutrient that is present and supplemented in food, taken as a supplement, and made when the skin is exposed to ultraviolet rays (UV). It helps to keep bones growing and prevent them from breaking down. Vitamin D is also thought Read more…
What is the real risk of death from COVID-19? Is it actually worse than the flu?
Data and Metrics Data Literacy
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: It’s complicated…. but YES! In this update of a post from July, we take stock of what’s new in tracking how lethal SARS-CoV-1 actually is. First some definitions: Case Fatality Rate (CFR): % of confirmed cases who die. In the U.S., the estimated CFR is currently 2.9% In the U.K., the estimated CFR is Read more…
Ya que haya una vacuna, la pandemia terminará, ¿verdad?
Infection and Spread Posts en Español Vaccines
Daisey Velazquez, Spanish Translation
R: Tristemente, no. Teniendo una o dos vacunas definitivamente nos ayudará a regresar a la normalidad, pero esto no sucederá de la noche a la mañana, por al menos dos razones. La primera razón es porque no habrán suficientes vacunas para que todos se vacunen inmediatamente. Muchos países, incluyendo los EE.UU., están formulando “planes de Read more…
I’ve heard a lot of stuff about flu shots. What’s true?
Staying Safe Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: There are tons of myths and misconceptions out there about the flu shot. This week, our Friendly Family Doc breaks them down and sets the record straight! Myth: The flu vaccine causes the flu. Fact: Nope! There are multiple formulations of the influenza vaccine, both injectable and a nasal spray. Flu shots contain inactive Read more…
A: A negative test result does NOT mean that Mr. Pence and Mr. Biden are COVID-free… even if that happens to be really inconvenient for them. Everyone who has been near the President of the United States in the last week (or who has been around anyone else with COVID-19 for that matter) should self-quarantine Read more…
What’s the update with COVID-19-sniffing dogs?
Reopening Testing and Contact Tracing TravelLauren Hale, PhD MA
A. The Helsinki-Vantaa airport welcomed COVID-19-sniffing dogs to their staff last week, hoping to use their keen sense of smell to detect COVID-19 positive patients up to 5 days before symptoms appear. Dubai International Airport also has a team of dogs sniffing for COVID-19. Here’s how the airport testing works: Prospective passengers rub a wipe Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Families/Kids Infection and Spread Socializing Staying Safe Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Dr. Leininger and Dr. Jones tackle follower questions in this not-quite-live Q&A session. We’re answering questions about how to have an honest conversation about your pod (3:00), kids and transmission (7:00), fomites (12:45) and … how to think about Joe Biden’s negative test result from Friday, Oct 2 (at 17:20). Related links: What is the Read more…
How to have a SMART Halloween
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
S. Space: keep your distance from other people. M. Mask: wear a mask! A. Air: take the fun outdoors. R. Restrict: Avoid crowds (especially indoor crowds)! Don’t expand your COVID bubble on Halloween. T. Time: Keep your interactions short & sweet. We have updated our SMART graphic for the holiday. Feel free to pass this Read more…
Will Vitamin D supplementation help prevent COVID-19?
Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: Too early to say. But we should know more soon. Vitamin D is a micronutrient that is present and supplemented in food, taken as a supplement, and made when the skin is exposed to ultraviolet rays (UV). It helps to keep bones growing and prevent them from breaking down. Vitamin D is also thought Read more…
What is the real risk of death from COVID-19? Is it actually worse than the flu?
Data and Metrics Data Literacy
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: It’s complicated…. but YES! In this update of a post from July, we take stock of what’s new in tracking how lethal SARS-CoV-1 actually is. First some definitions: Case Fatality Rate (CFR): % of confirmed cases who die. In the U.S., the estimated CFR is currently 2.9% In the U.K., the estimated CFR is Read more…
Ya que haya una vacuna, la pandemia terminará, ¿verdad?
Infection and Spread Posts en Español Vaccines
Daisey Velazquez, Spanish Translation
R: Tristemente, no. Teniendo una o dos vacunas definitivamente nos ayudará a regresar a la normalidad, pero esto no sucederá de la noche a la mañana, por al menos dos razones. La primera razón es porque no habrán suficientes vacunas para que todos se vacunen inmediatamente. Muchos países, incluyendo los EE.UU., están formulando “planes de Read more…
I’ve heard a lot of stuff about flu shots. What’s true?
Staying Safe Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: There are tons of myths and misconceptions out there about the flu shot. This week, our Friendly Family Doc breaks them down and sets the record straight! Myth: The flu vaccine causes the flu. Fact: Nope! There are multiple formulations of the influenza vaccine, both injectable and a nasal spray. Flu shots contain inactive Read more…
A. The Helsinki-Vantaa airport welcomed COVID-19-sniffing dogs to their staff last week, hoping to use their keen sense of smell to detect COVID-19 positive patients up to 5 days before symptoms appear. Dubai International Airport also has a team of dogs sniffing for COVID-19. Here’s how the airport testing works: Prospective passengers rub a wipe Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Families/Kids Infection and Spread Socializing Staying Safe VideosMalia Jones, PhD MPH
Dr. Leininger and Dr. Jones tackle follower questions in this not-quite-live Q&A session. We’re answering questions about how to have an honest conversation about your pod (3:00), kids and transmission (7:00), fomites (12:45) and … how to think about Joe Biden’s negative test result from Friday, Oct 2 (at 17:20). Related links: What is the Read more…
How to have a SMART Halloween
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
S. Space: keep your distance from other people. M. Mask: wear a mask! A. Air: take the fun outdoors. R. Restrict: Avoid crowds (especially indoor crowds)! Don’t expand your COVID bubble on Halloween. T. Time: Keep your interactions short & sweet. We have updated our SMART graphic for the holiday. Feel free to pass this Read more…
Will Vitamin D supplementation help prevent COVID-19?
Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: Too early to say. But we should know more soon. Vitamin D is a micronutrient that is present and supplemented in food, taken as a supplement, and made when the skin is exposed to ultraviolet rays (UV). It helps to keep bones growing and prevent them from breaking down. Vitamin D is also thought Read more…
What is the real risk of death from COVID-19? Is it actually worse than the flu?
Data and Metrics Data Literacy
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: It’s complicated…. but YES! In this update of a post from July, we take stock of what’s new in tracking how lethal SARS-CoV-1 actually is. First some definitions: Case Fatality Rate (CFR): % of confirmed cases who die. In the U.S., the estimated CFR is currently 2.9% In the U.K., the estimated CFR is Read more…
Ya que haya una vacuna, la pandemia terminará, ¿verdad?
Infection and Spread Posts en Español Vaccines
Daisey Velazquez, Spanish Translation
R: Tristemente, no. Teniendo una o dos vacunas definitivamente nos ayudará a regresar a la normalidad, pero esto no sucederá de la noche a la mañana, por al menos dos razones. La primera razón es porque no habrán suficientes vacunas para que todos se vacunen inmediatamente. Muchos países, incluyendo los EE.UU., están formulando “planes de Read more…
I’ve heard a lot of stuff about flu shots. What’s true?
Staying Safe Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: There are tons of myths and misconceptions out there about the flu shot. This week, our Friendly Family Doc breaks them down and sets the record straight! Myth: The flu vaccine causes the flu. Fact: Nope! There are multiple formulations of the influenza vaccine, both injectable and a nasal spray. Flu shots contain inactive Read more…
Dr. Leininger and Dr. Jones tackle follower questions in this not-quite-live Q&A session. We’re answering questions about how to have an honest conversation about your pod (3:00), kids and transmission (7:00), fomites (12:45) and … how to think about Joe Biden’s negative test result from Friday, Oct 2 (at 17:20). Related links: What is the Read more…
How to have a SMART Halloween
Families/Kids Staying SafeMalia Jones, PhD MPH
S. Space: keep your distance from other people. M. Mask: wear a mask! A. Air: take the fun outdoors. R. Restrict: Avoid crowds (especially indoor crowds)! Don’t expand your COVID bubble on Halloween. T. Time: Keep your interactions short & sweet. We have updated our SMART graphic for the holiday. Feel free to pass this Read more…
Will Vitamin D supplementation help prevent COVID-19?
Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: Too early to say. But we should know more soon. Vitamin D is a micronutrient that is present and supplemented in food, taken as a supplement, and made when the skin is exposed to ultraviolet rays (UV). It helps to keep bones growing and prevent them from breaking down. Vitamin D is also thought Read more…
What is the real risk of death from COVID-19? Is it actually worse than the flu?
Data and Metrics Data Literacy
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: It’s complicated…. but YES! In this update of a post from July, we take stock of what’s new in tracking how lethal SARS-CoV-1 actually is. First some definitions: Case Fatality Rate (CFR): % of confirmed cases who die. In the U.S., the estimated CFR is currently 2.9% In the U.K., the estimated CFR is Read more…
Ya que haya una vacuna, la pandemia terminará, ¿verdad?
Infection and Spread Posts en Español Vaccines
Daisey Velazquez, Spanish Translation
R: Tristemente, no. Teniendo una o dos vacunas definitivamente nos ayudará a regresar a la normalidad, pero esto no sucederá de la noche a la mañana, por al menos dos razones. La primera razón es porque no habrán suficientes vacunas para que todos se vacunen inmediatamente. Muchos países, incluyendo los EE.UU., están formulando “planes de Read more…
I’ve heard a lot of stuff about flu shots. What’s true?
Staying Safe Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: There are tons of myths and misconceptions out there about the flu shot. This week, our Friendly Family Doc breaks them down and sets the record straight! Myth: The flu vaccine causes the flu. Fact: Nope! There are multiple formulations of the influenza vaccine, both injectable and a nasal spray. Flu shots contain inactive Read more…
S. Space: keep your distance from other people. M. Mask: wear a mask! A. Air: take the fun outdoors. R. Restrict: Avoid crowds (especially indoor crowds)! Don’t expand your COVID bubble on Halloween. T. Time: Keep your interactions short & sweet. We have updated our SMART graphic for the holiday. Feel free to pass this Read more…
Will Vitamin D supplementation help prevent COVID-19?
Infection and Spread Staying SafeAparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: Too early to say. But we should know more soon. Vitamin D is a micronutrient that is present and supplemented in food, taken as a supplement, and made when the skin is exposed to ultraviolet rays (UV). It helps to keep bones growing and prevent them from breaking down. Vitamin D is also thought Read more…
What is the real risk of death from COVID-19? Is it actually worse than the flu?
Data and Metrics Data Literacy
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: It’s complicated…. but YES! In this update of a post from July, we take stock of what’s new in tracking how lethal SARS-CoV-1 actually is. First some definitions: Case Fatality Rate (CFR): % of confirmed cases who die. In the U.S., the estimated CFR is currently 2.9% In the U.K., the estimated CFR is Read more…
Ya que haya una vacuna, la pandemia terminará, ¿verdad?
Infection and Spread Posts en Español Vaccines
Daisey Velazquez, Spanish Translation
R: Tristemente, no. Teniendo una o dos vacunas definitivamente nos ayudará a regresar a la normalidad, pero esto no sucederá de la noche a la mañana, por al menos dos razones. La primera razón es porque no habrán suficientes vacunas para que todos se vacunen inmediatamente. Muchos países, incluyendo los EE.UU., están formulando “planes de Read more…
I’ve heard a lot of stuff about flu shots. What’s true?
Staying Safe Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: There are tons of myths and misconceptions out there about the flu shot. This week, our Friendly Family Doc breaks them down and sets the record straight! Myth: The flu vaccine causes the flu. Fact: Nope! There are multiple formulations of the influenza vaccine, both injectable and a nasal spray. Flu shots contain inactive Read more…
A: Too early to say. But we should know more soon. Vitamin D is a micronutrient that is present and supplemented in food, taken as a supplement, and made when the skin is exposed to ultraviolet rays (UV). It helps to keep bones growing and prevent them from breaking down. Vitamin D is also thought Read more…
What is the real risk of death from COVID-19? Is it actually worse than the flu?
Data and Metrics Data LiteracyJennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: It’s complicated…. but YES! In this update of a post from July, we take stock of what’s new in tracking how lethal SARS-CoV-1 actually is. First some definitions: Case Fatality Rate (CFR): % of confirmed cases who die. In the U.S., the estimated CFR is currently 2.9% In the U.K., the estimated CFR is Read more…
Ya que haya una vacuna, la pandemia terminará, ¿verdad?
Infection and Spread Posts en Español Vaccines
Daisey Velazquez, Spanish Translation
R: Tristemente, no. Teniendo una o dos vacunas definitivamente nos ayudará a regresar a la normalidad, pero esto no sucederá de la noche a la mañana, por al menos dos razones. La primera razón es porque no habrán suficientes vacunas para que todos se vacunen inmediatamente. Muchos países, incluyendo los EE.UU., están formulando “planes de Read more…
I’ve heard a lot of stuff about flu shots. What’s true?
Staying Safe Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: There are tons of myths and misconceptions out there about the flu shot. This week, our Friendly Family Doc breaks them down and sets the record straight! Myth: The flu vaccine causes the flu. Fact: Nope! There are multiple formulations of the influenza vaccine, both injectable and a nasal spray. Flu shots contain inactive Read more…
A: It’s complicated…. but YES! In this update of a post from July, we take stock of what’s new in tracking how lethal SARS-CoV-1 actually is. First some definitions: Case Fatality Rate (CFR): % of confirmed cases who die. In the U.S., the estimated CFR is currently 2.9% In the U.K., the estimated CFR is Read more…
Ya que haya una vacuna, la pandemia terminará, ¿verdad?
Infection and Spread Posts en Español VaccinesDaisey Velazquez, Spanish Translation
R: Tristemente, no. Teniendo una o dos vacunas definitivamente nos ayudará a regresar a la normalidad, pero esto no sucederá de la noche a la mañana, por al menos dos razones. La primera razón es porque no habrán suficientes vacunas para que todos se vacunen inmediatamente. Muchos países, incluyendo los EE.UU., están formulando “planes de Read more…
I’ve heard a lot of stuff about flu shots. What’s true?
Staying Safe Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: There are tons of myths and misconceptions out there about the flu shot. This week, our Friendly Family Doc breaks them down and sets the record straight! Myth: The flu vaccine causes the flu. Fact: Nope! There are multiple formulations of the influenza vaccine, both injectable and a nasal spray. Flu shots contain inactive Read more…
R: Tristemente, no. Teniendo una o dos vacunas definitivamente nos ayudará a regresar a la normalidad, pero esto no sucederá de la noche a la mañana, por al menos dos razones. La primera razón es porque no habrán suficientes vacunas para que todos se vacunen inmediatamente. Muchos países, incluyendo los EE.UU., están formulando “planes de Read more…
I’ve heard a lot of stuff about flu shots. What’s true?
Staying Safe VaccinesSarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: There are tons of myths and misconceptions out there about the flu shot. This week, our Friendly Family Doc breaks them down and sets the record straight! Myth: The flu vaccine causes the flu. Fact: Nope! There are multiple formulations of the influenza vaccine, both injectable and a nasal spray. Flu shots contain inactive Read more…
A: There are tons of myths and misconceptions out there about the flu shot. This week, our Friendly Family Doc breaks them down and sets the record straight! Myth: The flu vaccine causes the flu. Fact: Nope! There are multiple formulations of the influenza vaccine, both injectable and a nasal spray. Flu shots contain inactive Read more…
