Do kids still have to wear masks?
Families/Kids Masks Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Link to Original FB Post
Nerdy Kids Get Vaccinated!
Families/Kids Vaccines
Joanna Dreifus, MPH
Two Nerdy Girls on the team took their kids šø in the 12-15 year old age group to be vaccinated last week after the Pfizer vaccine š was granted emergency use authorization-we asked them and their kids a few questions āabout why they did and how it went! What was your main reason for vaccinating Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Biology/Immunity Families/Kids Infection and Spread Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Malia Jones will be live with Dear Pandemic contributor Dr. Chana Davis! Dr. Davis is a geneticist by training and has experience in cancer research, personalized medicine, and nutrition. Sheās also the author of Fueled by Science, a blog and podcast. Weāll be talking about mix-and-match vaccines, origins of the COVID-19 virus, and more! ā”ļø Read more…
Has the COVID pandemic helped increase animal adoptions?
Families/Kids Reopening
Gretchen Peterson, Production Team
A: TL;DR. Yes, initially, pet adoptions increased substantially. However, as many people are returning to their regularly scheduled routines of in-person school and office, thereās been an increase in the return of recently rescued pets. While some folks are regularly checking the charts for daily new COVID-19 cases and deaths, employees at animal shelters have Read more…
Am I the only one who missed regular medical appointments because of the pandemic?
Families/Kids Reopening Staying Safe
Verdena Jennings, DO
A: No, you are not alone. Over half of those surveyed who needed to seek medical care during early the months of 2020 missed getting that care. In a national survey of 1337 people, 41% said they skipped general medical care from March through mid-July 2020. Numbers were even higher for people who needed specific Read more…
Is the need to test different doses of the COVID-19 vaccine in kids versus adults related to differences in body size or weight?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: No. Testing of different doses in younger kids, compared to teens and adults, is related to potential differences in how the immune system responds to vaccines across different age groups. When we hear the word ādoseā, we often think of medications. With medications, a certain level needs to be present in the blood for Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Biology/Immunity Families/Kids Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Malia Jones of Dear Pandemic and Alison Bernstein of Mommy, PhD and SciMoms are teaming up to talk blood donations, CDC mask guidance, kidsā vaccines, and herd immunity. ā”ļø Welcome, Intros, and chit chat (0:00-1:58) ā”ļø Will blood donation after vaccination lessen my immunity or provide immunity to the person receiving my blood? (2:00-3:30) ā”ļø Read more…
CDC recommends the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for adolescents age 12-15!
Families/Kids Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (@CDC) is recommending the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for all adolescents age 12-15 following the May12th meeting of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). Big picture: The vaccine is safe and effective for these kids and clinicians are raring to start giving the vaccine to this age Read more…
FDA approves Pfizer vaccine for ages 12-15!
Families/Kids Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
On May 10th the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) officially extended its Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for the Pfizer vaccine to ages 12-15. āWHEN can my 12-15 year-old get their shot? While we’ve heard anecdotes of immediate availability, most providers will wait to book appointments for those ages until after the CDC immunization advisory Read more…
Whatās up with otters getting COVID-19?
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL; DR. Otters at the Georgia Aquarium recently joined the growing list of animals that test positive for COVID-19. T hey were showing mild symptoms but there is no expectation of long-term effects. While transmission from animals to humans is extremely rare, scientists recommend taking precautions to limit exposures in either direction. Whatās up Read more…
When will the vaccines be approved for under 16s?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: SOON! FDA authorization is expected *next week* for ages 12-15 in the U.S., and Canadaās regulator has already given approval. Pfizer previously announced results from its Phase III trial in 2,260 adolescents. Key results: ā”ļø There were 18 cases of COVID-19 in the trialā¦.. ALL in the placebo group. ā”ļø Thatās a big fat Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Biology/Immunity Families/Kids Socializing Staying Safe Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Dear Pandemicās contributors Drs. Michelle Kinder, Aparna Kumar, and Malia Jones will be taking questions submitted by kids on this weeksā Live event! Weāll be talking about bats, masks, nanometers, and so much more. ā”ļø Welcome, Intros, and our kids’ Favorite Books (0:00-2:42) ā”ļø Greta from Camp Hill, PA asks: Why do you need the Read more…
How do I talk to kids about vaccines?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Vaccination is very important for health in kids and adults alike! Even though COVID-19 vaccines arenāt authorized for most kids yet, there are lots of other vaccines that are super important! Sadly, vaccination rates in children tanked during the pandemic and it is time we get caught back up. Talking to kiddos about vaccination Read more…
How many US children have lost a parent to COVID-19?
Data and Metrics Families/Kids
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
TL; DR. About 40,000 children (ages 0-17) in the US have lost a parent to COVID-19. Today, we interview Nerdy Guest Dr. Rachel Kidman to discuss her recent research on this topic. Dr. Kidman is an Associate Professor at Stony Brook University and teaches in their Program in Public Health. She is a social epidemiologist Read more…
Link to Original FB Post
Nerdy Kids Get Vaccinated!
Families/Kids VaccinesJoanna Dreifus, MPH
Two Nerdy Girls on the team took their kids šø in the 12-15 year old age group to be vaccinated last week after the Pfizer vaccine š was granted emergency use authorization-we asked them and their kids a few questions āabout why they did and how it went! What was your main reason for vaccinating Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Biology/Immunity Families/Kids Infection and Spread Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Malia Jones will be live with Dear Pandemic contributor Dr. Chana Davis! Dr. Davis is a geneticist by training and has experience in cancer research, personalized medicine, and nutrition. Sheās also the author of Fueled by Science, a blog and podcast. Weāll be talking about mix-and-match vaccines, origins of the COVID-19 virus, and more! ā”ļø Read more…
Has the COVID pandemic helped increase animal adoptions?
Families/Kids Reopening
Gretchen Peterson, Production Team
A: TL;DR. Yes, initially, pet adoptions increased substantially. However, as many people are returning to their regularly scheduled routines of in-person school and office, thereās been an increase in the return of recently rescued pets. While some folks are regularly checking the charts for daily new COVID-19 cases and deaths, employees at animal shelters have Read more…
Am I the only one who missed regular medical appointments because of the pandemic?
Families/Kids Reopening Staying Safe
Verdena Jennings, DO
A: No, you are not alone. Over half of those surveyed who needed to seek medical care during early the months of 2020 missed getting that care. In a national survey of 1337 people, 41% said they skipped general medical care from March through mid-July 2020. Numbers were even higher for people who needed specific Read more…
Is the need to test different doses of the COVID-19 vaccine in kids versus adults related to differences in body size or weight?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: No. Testing of different doses in younger kids, compared to teens and adults, is related to potential differences in how the immune system responds to vaccines across different age groups. When we hear the word ādoseā, we often think of medications. With medications, a certain level needs to be present in the blood for Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Biology/Immunity Families/Kids Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Malia Jones of Dear Pandemic and Alison Bernstein of Mommy, PhD and SciMoms are teaming up to talk blood donations, CDC mask guidance, kidsā vaccines, and herd immunity. ā”ļø Welcome, Intros, and chit chat (0:00-1:58) ā”ļø Will blood donation after vaccination lessen my immunity or provide immunity to the person receiving my blood? (2:00-3:30) ā”ļø Read more…
CDC recommends the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for adolescents age 12-15!
Families/Kids Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (@CDC) is recommending the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for all adolescents age 12-15 following the May12th meeting of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). Big picture: The vaccine is safe and effective for these kids and clinicians are raring to start giving the vaccine to this age Read more…
FDA approves Pfizer vaccine for ages 12-15!
Families/Kids Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
On May 10th the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) officially extended its Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for the Pfizer vaccine to ages 12-15. āWHEN can my 12-15 year-old get their shot? While we’ve heard anecdotes of immediate availability, most providers will wait to book appointments for those ages until after the CDC immunization advisory Read more…
Whatās up with otters getting COVID-19?
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL; DR. Otters at the Georgia Aquarium recently joined the growing list of animals that test positive for COVID-19. T hey were showing mild symptoms but there is no expectation of long-term effects. While transmission from animals to humans is extremely rare, scientists recommend taking precautions to limit exposures in either direction. Whatās up Read more…
When will the vaccines be approved for under 16s?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: SOON! FDA authorization is expected *next week* for ages 12-15 in the U.S., and Canadaās regulator has already given approval. Pfizer previously announced results from its Phase III trial in 2,260 adolescents. Key results: ā”ļø There were 18 cases of COVID-19 in the trialā¦.. ALL in the placebo group. ā”ļø Thatās a big fat Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Biology/Immunity Families/Kids Socializing Staying Safe Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Dear Pandemicās contributors Drs. Michelle Kinder, Aparna Kumar, and Malia Jones will be taking questions submitted by kids on this weeksā Live event! Weāll be talking about bats, masks, nanometers, and so much more. ā”ļø Welcome, Intros, and our kids’ Favorite Books (0:00-2:42) ā”ļø Greta from Camp Hill, PA asks: Why do you need the Read more…
How do I talk to kids about vaccines?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Vaccination is very important for health in kids and adults alike! Even though COVID-19 vaccines arenāt authorized for most kids yet, there are lots of other vaccines that are super important! Sadly, vaccination rates in children tanked during the pandemic and it is time we get caught back up. Talking to kiddos about vaccination Read more…
How many US children have lost a parent to COVID-19?
Data and Metrics Families/Kids
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
TL; DR. About 40,000 children (ages 0-17) in the US have lost a parent to COVID-19. Today, we interview Nerdy Guest Dr. Rachel Kidman to discuss her recent research on this topic. Dr. Kidman is an Associate Professor at Stony Brook University and teaches in their Program in Public Health. She is a social epidemiologist Read more…
Two Nerdy Girls on the team took their kids šø in the 12-15 year old age group to be vaccinated last week after the Pfizer vaccine š was granted emergency use authorization-we asked them and their kids a few questions āabout why they did and how it went! What was your main reason for vaccinating Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Biology/Immunity Families/Kids Infection and Spread Vaccines VideosMalia Jones, PhD MPH
Malia Jones will be live with Dear Pandemic contributor Dr. Chana Davis! Dr. Davis is a geneticist by training and has experience in cancer research, personalized medicine, and nutrition. Sheās also the author of Fueled by Science, a blog and podcast. Weāll be talking about mix-and-match vaccines, origins of the COVID-19 virus, and more! ā”ļø Read more…
Has the COVID pandemic helped increase animal adoptions?
Families/Kids Reopening
Gretchen Peterson, Production Team
A: TL;DR. Yes, initially, pet adoptions increased substantially. However, as many people are returning to their regularly scheduled routines of in-person school and office, thereās been an increase in the return of recently rescued pets. While some folks are regularly checking the charts for daily new COVID-19 cases and deaths, employees at animal shelters have Read more…
Am I the only one who missed regular medical appointments because of the pandemic?
Families/Kids Reopening Staying Safe
Verdena Jennings, DO
A: No, you are not alone. Over half of those surveyed who needed to seek medical care during early the months of 2020 missed getting that care. In a national survey of 1337 people, 41% said they skipped general medical care from March through mid-July 2020. Numbers were even higher for people who needed specific Read more…
Is the need to test different doses of the COVID-19 vaccine in kids versus adults related to differences in body size or weight?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: No. Testing of different doses in younger kids, compared to teens and adults, is related to potential differences in how the immune system responds to vaccines across different age groups. When we hear the word ādoseā, we often think of medications. With medications, a certain level needs to be present in the blood for Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Biology/Immunity Families/Kids Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Malia Jones of Dear Pandemic and Alison Bernstein of Mommy, PhD and SciMoms are teaming up to talk blood donations, CDC mask guidance, kidsā vaccines, and herd immunity. ā”ļø Welcome, Intros, and chit chat (0:00-1:58) ā”ļø Will blood donation after vaccination lessen my immunity or provide immunity to the person receiving my blood? (2:00-3:30) ā”ļø Read more…
CDC recommends the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for adolescents age 12-15!
Families/Kids Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (@CDC) is recommending the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for all adolescents age 12-15 following the May12th meeting of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). Big picture: The vaccine is safe and effective for these kids and clinicians are raring to start giving the vaccine to this age Read more…
FDA approves Pfizer vaccine for ages 12-15!
Families/Kids Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
On May 10th the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) officially extended its Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for the Pfizer vaccine to ages 12-15. āWHEN can my 12-15 year-old get their shot? While we’ve heard anecdotes of immediate availability, most providers will wait to book appointments for those ages until after the CDC immunization advisory Read more…
Whatās up with otters getting COVID-19?
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL; DR. Otters at the Georgia Aquarium recently joined the growing list of animals that test positive for COVID-19. T hey were showing mild symptoms but there is no expectation of long-term effects. While transmission from animals to humans is extremely rare, scientists recommend taking precautions to limit exposures in either direction. Whatās up Read more…
When will the vaccines be approved for under 16s?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: SOON! FDA authorization is expected *next week* for ages 12-15 in the U.S., and Canadaās regulator has already given approval. Pfizer previously announced results from its Phase III trial in 2,260 adolescents. Key results: ā”ļø There were 18 cases of COVID-19 in the trialā¦.. ALL in the placebo group. ā”ļø Thatās a big fat Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Biology/Immunity Families/Kids Socializing Staying Safe Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Dear Pandemicās contributors Drs. Michelle Kinder, Aparna Kumar, and Malia Jones will be taking questions submitted by kids on this weeksā Live event! Weāll be talking about bats, masks, nanometers, and so much more. ā”ļø Welcome, Intros, and our kids’ Favorite Books (0:00-2:42) ā”ļø Greta from Camp Hill, PA asks: Why do you need the Read more…
How do I talk to kids about vaccines?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Vaccination is very important for health in kids and adults alike! Even though COVID-19 vaccines arenāt authorized for most kids yet, there are lots of other vaccines that are super important! Sadly, vaccination rates in children tanked during the pandemic and it is time we get caught back up. Talking to kiddos about vaccination Read more…
How many US children have lost a parent to COVID-19?
Data and Metrics Families/Kids
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
TL; DR. About 40,000 children (ages 0-17) in the US have lost a parent to COVID-19. Today, we interview Nerdy Guest Dr. Rachel Kidman to discuss her recent research on this topic. Dr. Kidman is an Associate Professor at Stony Brook University and teaches in their Program in Public Health. She is a social epidemiologist Read more…
Malia Jones will be live with Dear Pandemic contributor Dr. Chana Davis! Dr. Davis is a geneticist by training and has experience in cancer research, personalized medicine, and nutrition. Sheās also the author of Fueled by Science, a blog and podcast. Weāll be talking about mix-and-match vaccines, origins of the COVID-19 virus, and more! ā”ļø Read more…
Has the COVID pandemic helped increase animal adoptions?
Families/Kids ReopeningGretchen Peterson, Production Team
A: TL;DR. Yes, initially, pet adoptions increased substantially. However, as many people are returning to their regularly scheduled routines of in-person school and office, thereās been an increase in the return of recently rescued pets. While some folks are regularly checking the charts for daily new COVID-19 cases and deaths, employees at animal shelters have Read more…
Am I the only one who missed regular medical appointments because of the pandemic?
Families/Kids Reopening Staying Safe
Verdena Jennings, DO
A: No, you are not alone. Over half of those surveyed who needed to seek medical care during early the months of 2020 missed getting that care. In a national survey of 1337 people, 41% said they skipped general medical care from March through mid-July 2020. Numbers were even higher for people who needed specific Read more…
Is the need to test different doses of the COVID-19 vaccine in kids versus adults related to differences in body size or weight?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: No. Testing of different doses in younger kids, compared to teens and adults, is related to potential differences in how the immune system responds to vaccines across different age groups. When we hear the word ādoseā, we often think of medications. With medications, a certain level needs to be present in the blood for Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Biology/Immunity Families/Kids Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Malia Jones of Dear Pandemic and Alison Bernstein of Mommy, PhD and SciMoms are teaming up to talk blood donations, CDC mask guidance, kidsā vaccines, and herd immunity. ā”ļø Welcome, Intros, and chit chat (0:00-1:58) ā”ļø Will blood donation after vaccination lessen my immunity or provide immunity to the person receiving my blood? (2:00-3:30) ā”ļø Read more…
CDC recommends the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for adolescents age 12-15!
Families/Kids Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (@CDC) is recommending the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for all adolescents age 12-15 following the May12th meeting of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). Big picture: The vaccine is safe and effective for these kids and clinicians are raring to start giving the vaccine to this age Read more…
FDA approves Pfizer vaccine for ages 12-15!
Families/Kids Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
On May 10th the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) officially extended its Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for the Pfizer vaccine to ages 12-15. āWHEN can my 12-15 year-old get their shot? While we’ve heard anecdotes of immediate availability, most providers will wait to book appointments for those ages until after the CDC immunization advisory Read more…
Whatās up with otters getting COVID-19?
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL; DR. Otters at the Georgia Aquarium recently joined the growing list of animals that test positive for COVID-19. T hey were showing mild symptoms but there is no expectation of long-term effects. While transmission from animals to humans is extremely rare, scientists recommend taking precautions to limit exposures in either direction. Whatās up Read more…
When will the vaccines be approved for under 16s?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: SOON! FDA authorization is expected *next week* for ages 12-15 in the U.S., and Canadaās regulator has already given approval. Pfizer previously announced results from its Phase III trial in 2,260 adolescents. Key results: ā”ļø There were 18 cases of COVID-19 in the trialā¦.. ALL in the placebo group. ā”ļø Thatās a big fat Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Biology/Immunity Families/Kids Socializing Staying Safe Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Dear Pandemicās contributors Drs. Michelle Kinder, Aparna Kumar, and Malia Jones will be taking questions submitted by kids on this weeksā Live event! Weāll be talking about bats, masks, nanometers, and so much more. ā”ļø Welcome, Intros, and our kids’ Favorite Books (0:00-2:42) ā”ļø Greta from Camp Hill, PA asks: Why do you need the Read more…
How do I talk to kids about vaccines?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Vaccination is very important for health in kids and adults alike! Even though COVID-19 vaccines arenāt authorized for most kids yet, there are lots of other vaccines that are super important! Sadly, vaccination rates in children tanked during the pandemic and it is time we get caught back up. Talking to kiddos about vaccination Read more…
How many US children have lost a parent to COVID-19?
Data and Metrics Families/Kids
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
TL; DR. About 40,000 children (ages 0-17) in the US have lost a parent to COVID-19. Today, we interview Nerdy Guest Dr. Rachel Kidman to discuss her recent research on this topic. Dr. Kidman is an Associate Professor at Stony Brook University and teaches in their Program in Public Health. She is a social epidemiologist Read more…
A: TL;DR. Yes, initially, pet adoptions increased substantially. However, as many people are returning to their regularly scheduled routines of in-person school and office, thereās been an increase in the return of recently rescued pets. While some folks are regularly checking the charts for daily new COVID-19 cases and deaths, employees at animal shelters have Read more…
Am I the only one who missed regular medical appointments because of the pandemic?
Families/Kids Reopening Staying SafeVerdena Jennings, DO
A: No, you are not alone. Over half of those surveyed who needed to seek medical care during early the months of 2020 missed getting that care. In a national survey of 1337 people, 41% said they skipped general medical care from March through mid-July 2020. Numbers were even higher for people who needed specific Read more…
Is the need to test different doses of the COVID-19 vaccine in kids versus adults related to differences in body size or weight?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: No. Testing of different doses in younger kids, compared to teens and adults, is related to potential differences in how the immune system responds to vaccines across different age groups. When we hear the word ādoseā, we often think of medications. With medications, a certain level needs to be present in the blood for Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Biology/Immunity Families/Kids Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Malia Jones of Dear Pandemic and Alison Bernstein of Mommy, PhD and SciMoms are teaming up to talk blood donations, CDC mask guidance, kidsā vaccines, and herd immunity. ā”ļø Welcome, Intros, and chit chat (0:00-1:58) ā”ļø Will blood donation after vaccination lessen my immunity or provide immunity to the person receiving my blood? (2:00-3:30) ā”ļø Read more…
CDC recommends the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for adolescents age 12-15!
Families/Kids Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (@CDC) is recommending the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for all adolescents age 12-15 following the May12th meeting of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). Big picture: The vaccine is safe and effective for these kids and clinicians are raring to start giving the vaccine to this age Read more…
FDA approves Pfizer vaccine for ages 12-15!
Families/Kids Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
On May 10th the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) officially extended its Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for the Pfizer vaccine to ages 12-15. āWHEN can my 12-15 year-old get their shot? While we’ve heard anecdotes of immediate availability, most providers will wait to book appointments for those ages until after the CDC immunization advisory Read more…
Whatās up with otters getting COVID-19?
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL; DR. Otters at the Georgia Aquarium recently joined the growing list of animals that test positive for COVID-19. T hey were showing mild symptoms but there is no expectation of long-term effects. While transmission from animals to humans is extremely rare, scientists recommend taking precautions to limit exposures in either direction. Whatās up Read more…
When will the vaccines be approved for under 16s?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: SOON! FDA authorization is expected *next week* for ages 12-15 in the U.S., and Canadaās regulator has already given approval. Pfizer previously announced results from its Phase III trial in 2,260 adolescents. Key results: ā”ļø There were 18 cases of COVID-19 in the trialā¦.. ALL in the placebo group. ā”ļø Thatās a big fat Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Biology/Immunity Families/Kids Socializing Staying Safe Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Dear Pandemicās contributors Drs. Michelle Kinder, Aparna Kumar, and Malia Jones will be taking questions submitted by kids on this weeksā Live event! Weāll be talking about bats, masks, nanometers, and so much more. ā”ļø Welcome, Intros, and our kids’ Favorite Books (0:00-2:42) ā”ļø Greta from Camp Hill, PA asks: Why do you need the Read more…
How do I talk to kids about vaccines?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Vaccination is very important for health in kids and adults alike! Even though COVID-19 vaccines arenāt authorized for most kids yet, there are lots of other vaccines that are super important! Sadly, vaccination rates in children tanked during the pandemic and it is time we get caught back up. Talking to kiddos about vaccination Read more…
How many US children have lost a parent to COVID-19?
Data and Metrics Families/Kids
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
TL; DR. About 40,000 children (ages 0-17) in the US have lost a parent to COVID-19. Today, we interview Nerdy Guest Dr. Rachel Kidman to discuss her recent research on this topic. Dr. Kidman is an Associate Professor at Stony Brook University and teaches in their Program in Public Health. She is a social epidemiologist Read more…
A: No, you are not alone. Over half of those surveyed who needed to seek medical care during early the months of 2020 missed getting that care. In a national survey of 1337 people, 41% said they skipped general medical care from March through mid-July 2020. Numbers were even higher for people who needed specific Read more…
Is the need to test different doses of the COVID-19 vaccine in kids versus adults related to differences in body size or weight?
Families/Kids VaccinesAmanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: No. Testing of different doses in younger kids, compared to teens and adults, is related to potential differences in how the immune system responds to vaccines across different age groups. When we hear the word ādoseā, we often think of medications. With medications, a certain level needs to be present in the blood for Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Biology/Immunity Families/Kids Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Malia Jones of Dear Pandemic and Alison Bernstein of Mommy, PhD and SciMoms are teaming up to talk blood donations, CDC mask guidance, kidsā vaccines, and herd immunity. ā”ļø Welcome, Intros, and chit chat (0:00-1:58) ā”ļø Will blood donation after vaccination lessen my immunity or provide immunity to the person receiving my blood? (2:00-3:30) ā”ļø Read more…
CDC recommends the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for adolescents age 12-15!
Families/Kids Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (@CDC) is recommending the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for all adolescents age 12-15 following the May12th meeting of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). Big picture: The vaccine is safe and effective for these kids and clinicians are raring to start giving the vaccine to this age Read more…
FDA approves Pfizer vaccine for ages 12-15!
Families/Kids Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
On May 10th the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) officially extended its Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for the Pfizer vaccine to ages 12-15. āWHEN can my 12-15 year-old get their shot? While we’ve heard anecdotes of immediate availability, most providers will wait to book appointments for those ages until after the CDC immunization advisory Read more…
Whatās up with otters getting COVID-19?
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL; DR. Otters at the Georgia Aquarium recently joined the growing list of animals that test positive for COVID-19. T hey were showing mild symptoms but there is no expectation of long-term effects. While transmission from animals to humans is extremely rare, scientists recommend taking precautions to limit exposures in either direction. Whatās up Read more…
When will the vaccines be approved for under 16s?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: SOON! FDA authorization is expected *next week* for ages 12-15 in the U.S., and Canadaās regulator has already given approval. Pfizer previously announced results from its Phase III trial in 2,260 adolescents. Key results: ā”ļø There were 18 cases of COVID-19 in the trialā¦.. ALL in the placebo group. ā”ļø Thatās a big fat Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Biology/Immunity Families/Kids Socializing Staying Safe Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Dear Pandemicās contributors Drs. Michelle Kinder, Aparna Kumar, and Malia Jones will be taking questions submitted by kids on this weeksā Live event! Weāll be talking about bats, masks, nanometers, and so much more. ā”ļø Welcome, Intros, and our kids’ Favorite Books (0:00-2:42) ā”ļø Greta from Camp Hill, PA asks: Why do you need the Read more…
How do I talk to kids about vaccines?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Vaccination is very important for health in kids and adults alike! Even though COVID-19 vaccines arenāt authorized for most kids yet, there are lots of other vaccines that are super important! Sadly, vaccination rates in children tanked during the pandemic and it is time we get caught back up. Talking to kiddos about vaccination Read more…
How many US children have lost a parent to COVID-19?
Data and Metrics Families/Kids
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
TL; DR. About 40,000 children (ages 0-17) in the US have lost a parent to COVID-19. Today, we interview Nerdy Guest Dr. Rachel Kidman to discuss her recent research on this topic. Dr. Kidman is an Associate Professor at Stony Brook University and teaches in their Program in Public Health. She is a social epidemiologist Read more…
A: No. Testing of different doses in younger kids, compared to teens and adults, is related to potential differences in how the immune system responds to vaccines across different age groups. When we hear the word ādoseā, we often think of medications. With medications, a certain level needs to be present in the blood for Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Biology/Immunity Families/Kids Vaccines VideosMalia Jones, PhD MPH
Malia Jones of Dear Pandemic and Alison Bernstein of Mommy, PhD and SciMoms are teaming up to talk blood donations, CDC mask guidance, kidsā vaccines, and herd immunity. ā”ļø Welcome, Intros, and chit chat (0:00-1:58) ā”ļø Will blood donation after vaccination lessen my immunity or provide immunity to the person receiving my blood? (2:00-3:30) ā”ļø Read more…
CDC recommends the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for adolescents age 12-15!
Families/Kids Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (@CDC) is recommending the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for all adolescents age 12-15 following the May12th meeting of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). Big picture: The vaccine is safe and effective for these kids and clinicians are raring to start giving the vaccine to this age Read more…
FDA approves Pfizer vaccine for ages 12-15!
Families/Kids Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
On May 10th the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) officially extended its Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for the Pfizer vaccine to ages 12-15. āWHEN can my 12-15 year-old get their shot? While we’ve heard anecdotes of immediate availability, most providers will wait to book appointments for those ages until after the CDC immunization advisory Read more…
Whatās up with otters getting COVID-19?
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL; DR. Otters at the Georgia Aquarium recently joined the growing list of animals that test positive for COVID-19. T hey were showing mild symptoms but there is no expectation of long-term effects. While transmission from animals to humans is extremely rare, scientists recommend taking precautions to limit exposures in either direction. Whatās up Read more…
When will the vaccines be approved for under 16s?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: SOON! FDA authorization is expected *next week* for ages 12-15 in the U.S., and Canadaās regulator has already given approval. Pfizer previously announced results from its Phase III trial in 2,260 adolescents. Key results: ā”ļø There were 18 cases of COVID-19 in the trialā¦.. ALL in the placebo group. ā”ļø Thatās a big fat Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Biology/Immunity Families/Kids Socializing Staying Safe Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Dear Pandemicās contributors Drs. Michelle Kinder, Aparna Kumar, and Malia Jones will be taking questions submitted by kids on this weeksā Live event! Weāll be talking about bats, masks, nanometers, and so much more. ā”ļø Welcome, Intros, and our kids’ Favorite Books (0:00-2:42) ā”ļø Greta from Camp Hill, PA asks: Why do you need the Read more…
How do I talk to kids about vaccines?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Vaccination is very important for health in kids and adults alike! Even though COVID-19 vaccines arenāt authorized for most kids yet, there are lots of other vaccines that are super important! Sadly, vaccination rates in children tanked during the pandemic and it is time we get caught back up. Talking to kiddos about vaccination Read more…
How many US children have lost a parent to COVID-19?
Data and Metrics Families/Kids
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
TL; DR. About 40,000 children (ages 0-17) in the US have lost a parent to COVID-19. Today, we interview Nerdy Guest Dr. Rachel Kidman to discuss her recent research on this topic. Dr. Kidman is an Associate Professor at Stony Brook University and teaches in their Program in Public Health. She is a social epidemiologist Read more…
Malia Jones of Dear Pandemic and Alison Bernstein of Mommy, PhD and SciMoms are teaming up to talk blood donations, CDC mask guidance, kidsā vaccines, and herd immunity. ā”ļø Welcome, Intros, and chit chat (0:00-1:58) ā”ļø Will blood donation after vaccination lessen my immunity or provide immunity to the person receiving my blood? (2:00-3:30) ā”ļø Read more…
CDC recommends the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for adolescents age 12-15!
Families/Kids VaccinesSarah Whitley Coles, MD
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (@CDC) is recommending the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for all adolescents age 12-15 following the May12th meeting of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). Big picture: The vaccine is safe and effective for these kids and clinicians are raring to start giving the vaccine to this age Read more…
FDA approves Pfizer vaccine for ages 12-15!
Families/Kids Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
On May 10th the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) officially extended its Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for the Pfizer vaccine to ages 12-15. āWHEN can my 12-15 year-old get their shot? While we’ve heard anecdotes of immediate availability, most providers will wait to book appointments for those ages until after the CDC immunization advisory Read more…
Whatās up with otters getting COVID-19?
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL; DR. Otters at the Georgia Aquarium recently joined the growing list of animals that test positive for COVID-19. T hey were showing mild symptoms but there is no expectation of long-term effects. While transmission from animals to humans is extremely rare, scientists recommend taking precautions to limit exposures in either direction. Whatās up Read more…
When will the vaccines be approved for under 16s?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: SOON! FDA authorization is expected *next week* for ages 12-15 in the U.S., and Canadaās regulator has already given approval. Pfizer previously announced results from its Phase III trial in 2,260 adolescents. Key results: ā”ļø There were 18 cases of COVID-19 in the trialā¦.. ALL in the placebo group. ā”ļø Thatās a big fat Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Biology/Immunity Families/Kids Socializing Staying Safe Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Dear Pandemicās contributors Drs. Michelle Kinder, Aparna Kumar, and Malia Jones will be taking questions submitted by kids on this weeksā Live event! Weāll be talking about bats, masks, nanometers, and so much more. ā”ļø Welcome, Intros, and our kids’ Favorite Books (0:00-2:42) ā”ļø Greta from Camp Hill, PA asks: Why do you need the Read more…
How do I talk to kids about vaccines?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Vaccination is very important for health in kids and adults alike! Even though COVID-19 vaccines arenāt authorized for most kids yet, there are lots of other vaccines that are super important! Sadly, vaccination rates in children tanked during the pandemic and it is time we get caught back up. Talking to kiddos about vaccination Read more…
How many US children have lost a parent to COVID-19?
Data and Metrics Families/Kids
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
TL; DR. About 40,000 children (ages 0-17) in the US have lost a parent to COVID-19. Today, we interview Nerdy Guest Dr. Rachel Kidman to discuss her recent research on this topic. Dr. Kidman is an Associate Professor at Stony Brook University and teaches in their Program in Public Health. She is a social epidemiologist Read more…
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (@CDC) is recommending the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for all adolescents age 12-15 following the May12th meeting of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). Big picture: The vaccine is safe and effective for these kids and clinicians are raring to start giving the vaccine to this age Read more…
FDA approves Pfizer vaccine for ages 12-15!
Families/Kids VaccinesJennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
On May 10th the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) officially extended its Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for the Pfizer vaccine to ages 12-15. āWHEN can my 12-15 year-old get their shot? While we’ve heard anecdotes of immediate availability, most providers will wait to book appointments for those ages until after the CDC immunization advisory Read more…
Whatās up with otters getting COVID-19?
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL; DR. Otters at the Georgia Aquarium recently joined the growing list of animals that test positive for COVID-19. T hey were showing mild symptoms but there is no expectation of long-term effects. While transmission from animals to humans is extremely rare, scientists recommend taking precautions to limit exposures in either direction. Whatās up Read more…
When will the vaccines be approved for under 16s?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: SOON! FDA authorization is expected *next week* for ages 12-15 in the U.S., and Canadaās regulator has already given approval. Pfizer previously announced results from its Phase III trial in 2,260 adolescents. Key results: ā”ļø There were 18 cases of COVID-19 in the trialā¦.. ALL in the placebo group. ā”ļø Thatās a big fat Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Biology/Immunity Families/Kids Socializing Staying Safe Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Dear Pandemicās contributors Drs. Michelle Kinder, Aparna Kumar, and Malia Jones will be taking questions submitted by kids on this weeksā Live event! Weāll be talking about bats, masks, nanometers, and so much more. ā”ļø Welcome, Intros, and our kids’ Favorite Books (0:00-2:42) ā”ļø Greta from Camp Hill, PA asks: Why do you need the Read more…
How do I talk to kids about vaccines?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Vaccination is very important for health in kids and adults alike! Even though COVID-19 vaccines arenāt authorized for most kids yet, there are lots of other vaccines that are super important! Sadly, vaccination rates in children tanked during the pandemic and it is time we get caught back up. Talking to kiddos about vaccination Read more…
How many US children have lost a parent to COVID-19?
Data and Metrics Families/Kids
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
TL; DR. About 40,000 children (ages 0-17) in the US have lost a parent to COVID-19. Today, we interview Nerdy Guest Dr. Rachel Kidman to discuss her recent research on this topic. Dr. Kidman is an Associate Professor at Stony Brook University and teaches in their Program in Public Health. She is a social epidemiologist Read more…
On May 10th the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) officially extended its Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for the Pfizer vaccine to ages 12-15. āWHEN can my 12-15 year-old get their shot? While we’ve heard anecdotes of immediate availability, most providers will wait to book appointments for those ages until after the CDC immunization advisory Read more…
Whatās up with otters getting COVID-19?
Families/Kids Staying SafeLauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL; DR. Otters at the Georgia Aquarium recently joined the growing list of animals that test positive for COVID-19. T hey were showing mild symptoms but there is no expectation of long-term effects. While transmission from animals to humans is extremely rare, scientists recommend taking precautions to limit exposures in either direction. Whatās up Read more…
When will the vaccines be approved for under 16s?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: SOON! FDA authorization is expected *next week* for ages 12-15 in the U.S., and Canadaās regulator has already given approval. Pfizer previously announced results from its Phase III trial in 2,260 adolescents. Key results: ā”ļø There were 18 cases of COVID-19 in the trialā¦.. ALL in the placebo group. ā”ļø Thatās a big fat Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Biology/Immunity Families/Kids Socializing Staying Safe Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Dear Pandemicās contributors Drs. Michelle Kinder, Aparna Kumar, and Malia Jones will be taking questions submitted by kids on this weeksā Live event! Weāll be talking about bats, masks, nanometers, and so much more. ā”ļø Welcome, Intros, and our kids’ Favorite Books (0:00-2:42) ā”ļø Greta from Camp Hill, PA asks: Why do you need the Read more…
How do I talk to kids about vaccines?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Vaccination is very important for health in kids and adults alike! Even though COVID-19 vaccines arenāt authorized for most kids yet, there are lots of other vaccines that are super important! Sadly, vaccination rates in children tanked during the pandemic and it is time we get caught back up. Talking to kiddos about vaccination Read more…
How many US children have lost a parent to COVID-19?
Data and Metrics Families/Kids
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
TL; DR. About 40,000 children (ages 0-17) in the US have lost a parent to COVID-19. Today, we interview Nerdy Guest Dr. Rachel Kidman to discuss her recent research on this topic. Dr. Kidman is an Associate Professor at Stony Brook University and teaches in their Program in Public Health. She is a social epidemiologist Read more…
A: TL; DR. Otters at the Georgia Aquarium recently joined the growing list of animals that test positive for COVID-19. T hey were showing mild symptoms but there is no expectation of long-term effects. While transmission from animals to humans is extremely rare, scientists recommend taking precautions to limit exposures in either direction. Whatās up Read more…
When will the vaccines be approved for under 16s?
Families/Kids VaccinesJennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: SOON! FDA authorization is expected *next week* for ages 12-15 in the U.S., and Canadaās regulator has already given approval. Pfizer previously announced results from its Phase III trial in 2,260 adolescents. Key results: ā”ļø There were 18 cases of COVID-19 in the trialā¦.. ALL in the placebo group. ā”ļø Thatās a big fat Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Biology/Immunity Families/Kids Socializing Staying Safe Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Dear Pandemicās contributors Drs. Michelle Kinder, Aparna Kumar, and Malia Jones will be taking questions submitted by kids on this weeksā Live event! Weāll be talking about bats, masks, nanometers, and so much more. ā”ļø Welcome, Intros, and our kids’ Favorite Books (0:00-2:42) ā”ļø Greta from Camp Hill, PA asks: Why do you need the Read more…
How do I talk to kids about vaccines?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Vaccination is very important for health in kids and adults alike! Even though COVID-19 vaccines arenāt authorized for most kids yet, there are lots of other vaccines that are super important! Sadly, vaccination rates in children tanked during the pandemic and it is time we get caught back up. Talking to kiddos about vaccination Read more…
How many US children have lost a parent to COVID-19?
Data and Metrics Families/Kids
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
TL; DR. About 40,000 children (ages 0-17) in the US have lost a parent to COVID-19. Today, we interview Nerdy Guest Dr. Rachel Kidman to discuss her recent research on this topic. Dr. Kidman is an Associate Professor at Stony Brook University and teaches in their Program in Public Health. She is a social epidemiologist Read more…
A: SOON! FDA authorization is expected *next week* for ages 12-15 in the U.S., and Canadaās regulator has already given approval. Pfizer previously announced results from its Phase III trial in 2,260 adolescents. Key results: ā”ļø There were 18 cases of COVID-19 in the trialā¦.. ALL in the placebo group. ā”ļø Thatās a big fat Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Biology/Immunity Families/Kids Socializing Staying Safe Vaccines VideosMalia Jones, PhD MPH
Dear Pandemicās contributors Drs. Michelle Kinder, Aparna Kumar, and Malia Jones will be taking questions submitted by kids on this weeksā Live event! Weāll be talking about bats, masks, nanometers, and so much more. ā”ļø Welcome, Intros, and our kids’ Favorite Books (0:00-2:42) ā”ļø Greta from Camp Hill, PA asks: Why do you need the Read more…
How do I talk to kids about vaccines?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Vaccination is very important for health in kids and adults alike! Even though COVID-19 vaccines arenāt authorized for most kids yet, there are lots of other vaccines that are super important! Sadly, vaccination rates in children tanked during the pandemic and it is time we get caught back up. Talking to kiddos about vaccination Read more…
How many US children have lost a parent to COVID-19?
Data and Metrics Families/Kids
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
TL; DR. About 40,000 children (ages 0-17) in the US have lost a parent to COVID-19. Today, we interview Nerdy Guest Dr. Rachel Kidman to discuss her recent research on this topic. Dr. Kidman is an Associate Professor at Stony Brook University and teaches in their Program in Public Health. She is a social epidemiologist Read more…
Dear Pandemicās contributors Drs. Michelle Kinder, Aparna Kumar, and Malia Jones will be taking questions submitted by kids on this weeksā Live event! Weāll be talking about bats, masks, nanometers, and so much more. ā”ļø Welcome, Intros, and our kids’ Favorite Books (0:00-2:42) ā”ļø Greta from Camp Hill, PA asks: Why do you need the Read more…
How do I talk to kids about vaccines?
Families/Kids VaccinesSarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Vaccination is very important for health in kids and adults alike! Even though COVID-19 vaccines arenāt authorized for most kids yet, there are lots of other vaccines that are super important! Sadly, vaccination rates in children tanked during the pandemic and it is time we get caught back up. Talking to kiddos about vaccination Read more…
How many US children have lost a parent to COVID-19?
Data and Metrics Families/Kids
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
TL; DR. About 40,000 children (ages 0-17) in the US have lost a parent to COVID-19. Today, we interview Nerdy Guest Dr. Rachel Kidman to discuss her recent research on this topic. Dr. Kidman is an Associate Professor at Stony Brook University and teaches in their Program in Public Health. She is a social epidemiologist Read more…
A: Vaccination is very important for health in kids and adults alike! Even though COVID-19 vaccines arenāt authorized for most kids yet, there are lots of other vaccines that are super important! Sadly, vaccination rates in children tanked during the pandemic and it is time we get caught back up. Talking to kiddos about vaccination Read more…
How many US children have lost a parent to COVID-19?
Data and Metrics Families/KidsLauren Hale, PhD MA
TL; DR. About 40,000 children (ages 0-17) in the US have lost a parent to COVID-19. Today, we interview Nerdy Guest Dr. Rachel Kidman to discuss her recent research on this topic. Dr. Kidman is an Associate Professor at Stony Brook University and teaches in their Program in Public Health. She is a social epidemiologist Read more…
TL; DR. About 40,000 children (ages 0-17) in the US have lost a parent to COVID-19. Today, we interview Nerdy Guest Dr. Rachel Kidman to discuss her recent research on this topic. Dr. Kidman is an Associate Professor at Stony Brook University and teaches in their Program in Public Health. She is a social epidemiologist Read more…
