đź’Ą Updated boosters approved for kids down to age 5 in the US
Families/Kids Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
For those anxiously waiting, your 5-11 year-old can now get an Omicron-updated bivalent booster. (Everyone ages 12+ is already eligible). âť“ What are the options for bivalent boosters? ➡️ Moderna: Ages 6 and up ➡️ Pfizer: Ages 5 and up The booster is available to anyone *at least* two months since their last shot (whether Read more…
Are psychiatric medications over- or under-prescribed in children?
Families/Kids
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
A: Psychiatric medications (e.g., antidepressants, antipsychotics, and stimulants for disorders such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) are likely under-prescribed in some situations and over-prescribed in others. Psychiatric medications work best when used in combination with other treatments, such as evidence-based psychotherapies. Approximately 1 in 6 children under the age of 18 has a psychiatric disorder Read more…
Is it still important for my kids to get the COVID-19 vaccine?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
YES! For kids all the way down to 6 months, it’s never too late to give your child the gift of protection against an infectious disease that has killed more than 1,400 children in the U.S. and hospitalized many more. New real world data show that the COVID-19 vaccine protects against infection and *dramatically* lowers Read more…
I want my teenage daughter protected against pregnancy, but is birth control bad for her bones?
Families/Kids Reproductive Health
Alexandra Hall, MD
A: Most types of birth control are safe for teenage bones. Birth control has many benefits for teens. Preventing an unwanted pregnancy is really important. Birth control can also help decrease menstrual cramps and bleeding, improve acne, and treat endometriosis and polycystic ovarian syndrome. Most types of birth control appear safe for teenage bones. If Read more…
“Why is the current breast feeding recommendation at least 2 years?
Families/Kids Reproductive Health
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
“Why is the current breast feeding recommendation at least 2 years? I feel like this puts a lot of pressure on moms (in a world that has enough ongoing pressures!)” –Karen from Madison, WI TL,DR: Individual breast/chest** feeding duration recommendations vary according to context and shared decision making involving parents, baby’s needs, their pediatric clinicians Read more…
Are COVID booster shots safe for kids?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Yes! The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 mRNA vaccine booster dose is recommended for children aged 5-11 years old. A recent study showed that this booster dose is safe for children in this age group. There were no reports of myocarditis or deaths after the 3rd dose. In May 2022, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized Read more…
Dear Pandemic Live Q&A 08-12-22
Families/Kids Infection and Spread Infectious Diseases School Treatments Vaccines Videos
Those Nerdy Girls answer your questions about Monkeypox, masking at school, bivalent boosters, COVID-19 rebound, and more. Hosted by: – Malia Jones, PhD, MPH: Dear Pandemic Co-Founder & former EIC – Chana Davis, PhD: Dear Pandemic Contributing Writer & Founder, Fueled by Science ➡️ Welcome and Intros (0:00-0:46) ➡️ Monkeypox – How worried should I Read more…
Let’s talk about school start times.
Families/Kids General Health School
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
An interview with Nerdy Guest Dr. Terra Ziporyn Snider Q: Tell us a little about yourself and how you became interested in school start times. A: As both a mother of 3 and a medical historian and writer (former associate editor at JAMA and co-author of The New Harvard Guide to Women’s Health), I’ve been Read more…
Happy National Immunization Awareness Month!
Families/Kids Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
Vaccines are one of the greatest public health achievements of all time and August is the month to celebrate! Vaccines do more than just protecting us from diseases (although that is pretty freaking great!). They also support a functional economy, keep kids in school and adults at work, reduce poverty, prevent disease outbreaks, improve health Read more…
I suspect that my kids may have been exposed to COVID-19 at summer camp. What can I do to protect my family and my community from the risk of infection?
Families/Kids Staying Safe Testing and Contact Tracing
Thanks to guest author Dr. Katie Schenk (who recently picked up her kids at camp) for offering to write this post. It’s a great American summer tradition: sleepaway camp! Campfires, singing, sports, smores, and now… COVID-19? Despite best intentions and precautions, the BA.5 surge has already contributed to many COVID-19 outbreaks at summer camp. Camps Read more…
How many kids are affected by Long COVID?
Data and Metrics Families/Kids Long COVID
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A large study conducted in Denmark found that kids who recently had COVID-19 experienced symptoms of long COVID more often than similar kids who didn’t have a COVID-19 diagnosis. But, long COVID among children seems less common than it is among adults. Researchers asked thousands of parents about their kids’ symptoms that lasted more than Read more…
What are the side effects of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine in young kids?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Chana Davis, PhD
A: After the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, your child may experience mild, short-lived, side effects similar to those commonly caused by flu shots. Notably, many of these symptoms are NOT due to the vaccine’s active ingredients – they are just as likely after a fake vaccine (placebo)! The Moderna COVID-19 vaccine (Spikevax) has been tested in Read more…
For those anxiously waiting, your 5-11 year-old can now get an Omicron-updated bivalent booster. (Everyone ages 12+ is already eligible). âť“ What are the options for bivalent boosters? ➡️ Moderna: Ages 6 and up ➡️ Pfizer: Ages 5 and up The booster is available to anyone *at least* two months since their last shot (whether Read more…
Are psychiatric medications over- or under-prescribed in children?
Families/KidsSara Gorman, PhD, MPH
A: Psychiatric medications (e.g., antidepressants, antipsychotics, and stimulants for disorders such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) are likely under-prescribed in some situations and over-prescribed in others. Psychiatric medications work best when used in combination with other treatments, such as evidence-based psychotherapies. Approximately 1 in 6 children under the age of 18 has a psychiatric disorder Read more…
Is it still important for my kids to get the COVID-19 vaccine?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
YES! For kids all the way down to 6 months, it’s never too late to give your child the gift of protection against an infectious disease that has killed more than 1,400 children in the U.S. and hospitalized many more. New real world data show that the COVID-19 vaccine protects against infection and *dramatically* lowers Read more…
I want my teenage daughter protected against pregnancy, but is birth control bad for her bones?
Families/Kids Reproductive Health
Alexandra Hall, MD
A: Most types of birth control are safe for teenage bones. Birth control has many benefits for teens. Preventing an unwanted pregnancy is really important. Birth control can also help decrease menstrual cramps and bleeding, improve acne, and treat endometriosis and polycystic ovarian syndrome. Most types of birth control appear safe for teenage bones. If Read more…
“Why is the current breast feeding recommendation at least 2 years?
Families/Kids Reproductive Health
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
“Why is the current breast feeding recommendation at least 2 years? I feel like this puts a lot of pressure on moms (in a world that has enough ongoing pressures!)” –Karen from Madison, WI TL,DR: Individual breast/chest** feeding duration recommendations vary according to context and shared decision making involving parents, baby’s needs, their pediatric clinicians Read more…
Are COVID booster shots safe for kids?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Yes! The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 mRNA vaccine booster dose is recommended for children aged 5-11 years old. A recent study showed that this booster dose is safe for children in this age group. There were no reports of myocarditis or deaths after the 3rd dose. In May 2022, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized Read more…
Dear Pandemic Live Q&A 08-12-22
Families/Kids Infection and Spread Infectious Diseases School Treatments Vaccines Videos
Those Nerdy Girls answer your questions about Monkeypox, masking at school, bivalent boosters, COVID-19 rebound, and more. Hosted by: – Malia Jones, PhD, MPH: Dear Pandemic Co-Founder & former EIC – Chana Davis, PhD: Dear Pandemic Contributing Writer & Founder, Fueled by Science ➡️ Welcome and Intros (0:00-0:46) ➡️ Monkeypox – How worried should I Read more…
Let’s talk about school start times.
Families/Kids General Health School
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
An interview with Nerdy Guest Dr. Terra Ziporyn Snider Q: Tell us a little about yourself and how you became interested in school start times. A: As both a mother of 3 and a medical historian and writer (former associate editor at JAMA and co-author of The New Harvard Guide to Women’s Health), I’ve been Read more…
Happy National Immunization Awareness Month!
Families/Kids Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
Vaccines are one of the greatest public health achievements of all time and August is the month to celebrate! Vaccines do more than just protecting us from diseases (although that is pretty freaking great!). They also support a functional economy, keep kids in school and adults at work, reduce poverty, prevent disease outbreaks, improve health Read more…
I suspect that my kids may have been exposed to COVID-19 at summer camp. What can I do to protect my family and my community from the risk of infection?
Families/Kids Staying Safe Testing and Contact Tracing
Thanks to guest author Dr. Katie Schenk (who recently picked up her kids at camp) for offering to write this post. It’s a great American summer tradition: sleepaway camp! Campfires, singing, sports, smores, and now… COVID-19? Despite best intentions and precautions, the BA.5 surge has already contributed to many COVID-19 outbreaks at summer camp. Camps Read more…
How many kids are affected by Long COVID?
Data and Metrics Families/Kids Long COVID
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A large study conducted in Denmark found that kids who recently had COVID-19 experienced symptoms of long COVID more often than similar kids who didn’t have a COVID-19 diagnosis. But, long COVID among children seems less common than it is among adults. Researchers asked thousands of parents about their kids’ symptoms that lasted more than Read more…
What are the side effects of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine in young kids?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Chana Davis, PhD
A: After the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, your child may experience mild, short-lived, side effects similar to those commonly caused by flu shots. Notably, many of these symptoms are NOT due to the vaccine’s active ingredients – they are just as likely after a fake vaccine (placebo)! The Moderna COVID-19 vaccine (Spikevax) has been tested in Read more…
A: Psychiatric medications (e.g., antidepressants, antipsychotics, and stimulants for disorders such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) are likely under-prescribed in some situations and over-prescribed in others. Psychiatric medications work best when used in combination with other treatments, such as evidence-based psychotherapies. Approximately 1 in 6 children under the age of 18 has a psychiatric disorder Read more…
Is it still important for my kids to get the COVID-19 vaccine?
Families/Kids VaccinesJennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
YES! For kids all the way down to 6 months, it’s never too late to give your child the gift of protection against an infectious disease that has killed more than 1,400 children in the U.S. and hospitalized many more. New real world data show that the COVID-19 vaccine protects against infection and *dramatically* lowers Read more…
I want my teenage daughter protected against pregnancy, but is birth control bad for her bones?
Families/Kids Reproductive Health
Alexandra Hall, MD
A: Most types of birth control are safe for teenage bones. Birth control has many benefits for teens. Preventing an unwanted pregnancy is really important. Birth control can also help decrease menstrual cramps and bleeding, improve acne, and treat endometriosis and polycystic ovarian syndrome. Most types of birth control appear safe for teenage bones. If Read more…
“Why is the current breast feeding recommendation at least 2 years?
Families/Kids Reproductive Health
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
“Why is the current breast feeding recommendation at least 2 years? I feel like this puts a lot of pressure on moms (in a world that has enough ongoing pressures!)” –Karen from Madison, WI TL,DR: Individual breast/chest** feeding duration recommendations vary according to context and shared decision making involving parents, baby’s needs, their pediatric clinicians Read more…
Are COVID booster shots safe for kids?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Yes! The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 mRNA vaccine booster dose is recommended for children aged 5-11 years old. A recent study showed that this booster dose is safe for children in this age group. There were no reports of myocarditis or deaths after the 3rd dose. In May 2022, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized Read more…
Dear Pandemic Live Q&A 08-12-22
Families/Kids Infection and Spread Infectious Diseases School Treatments Vaccines Videos
Those Nerdy Girls answer your questions about Monkeypox, masking at school, bivalent boosters, COVID-19 rebound, and more. Hosted by: – Malia Jones, PhD, MPH: Dear Pandemic Co-Founder & former EIC – Chana Davis, PhD: Dear Pandemic Contributing Writer & Founder, Fueled by Science ➡️ Welcome and Intros (0:00-0:46) ➡️ Monkeypox – How worried should I Read more…
Let’s talk about school start times.
Families/Kids General Health School
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
An interview with Nerdy Guest Dr. Terra Ziporyn Snider Q: Tell us a little about yourself and how you became interested in school start times. A: As both a mother of 3 and a medical historian and writer (former associate editor at JAMA and co-author of The New Harvard Guide to Women’s Health), I’ve been Read more…
Happy National Immunization Awareness Month!
Families/Kids Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
Vaccines are one of the greatest public health achievements of all time and August is the month to celebrate! Vaccines do more than just protecting us from diseases (although that is pretty freaking great!). They also support a functional economy, keep kids in school and adults at work, reduce poverty, prevent disease outbreaks, improve health Read more…
I suspect that my kids may have been exposed to COVID-19 at summer camp. What can I do to protect my family and my community from the risk of infection?
Families/Kids Staying Safe Testing and Contact Tracing
Thanks to guest author Dr. Katie Schenk (who recently picked up her kids at camp) for offering to write this post. It’s a great American summer tradition: sleepaway camp! Campfires, singing, sports, smores, and now… COVID-19? Despite best intentions and precautions, the BA.5 surge has already contributed to many COVID-19 outbreaks at summer camp. Camps Read more…
How many kids are affected by Long COVID?
Data and Metrics Families/Kids Long COVID
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A large study conducted in Denmark found that kids who recently had COVID-19 experienced symptoms of long COVID more often than similar kids who didn’t have a COVID-19 diagnosis. But, long COVID among children seems less common than it is among adults. Researchers asked thousands of parents about their kids’ symptoms that lasted more than Read more…
What are the side effects of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine in young kids?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Chana Davis, PhD
A: After the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, your child may experience mild, short-lived, side effects similar to those commonly caused by flu shots. Notably, many of these symptoms are NOT due to the vaccine’s active ingredients – they are just as likely after a fake vaccine (placebo)! The Moderna COVID-19 vaccine (Spikevax) has been tested in Read more…
YES! For kids all the way down to 6 months, it’s never too late to give your child the gift of protection against an infectious disease that has killed more than 1,400 children in the U.S. and hospitalized many more. New real world data show that the COVID-19 vaccine protects against infection and *dramatically* lowers Read more…
I want my teenage daughter protected against pregnancy, but is birth control bad for her bones?
Families/Kids Reproductive HealthAlexandra Hall, MD
A: Most types of birth control are safe for teenage bones. Birth control has many benefits for teens. Preventing an unwanted pregnancy is really important. Birth control can also help decrease menstrual cramps and bleeding, improve acne, and treat endometriosis and polycystic ovarian syndrome. Most types of birth control appear safe for teenage bones. If Read more…
“Why is the current breast feeding recommendation at least 2 years?
Families/Kids Reproductive Health
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
“Why is the current breast feeding recommendation at least 2 years? I feel like this puts a lot of pressure on moms (in a world that has enough ongoing pressures!)” –Karen from Madison, WI TL,DR: Individual breast/chest** feeding duration recommendations vary according to context and shared decision making involving parents, baby’s needs, their pediatric clinicians Read more…
Are COVID booster shots safe for kids?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Yes! The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 mRNA vaccine booster dose is recommended for children aged 5-11 years old. A recent study showed that this booster dose is safe for children in this age group. There were no reports of myocarditis or deaths after the 3rd dose. In May 2022, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized Read more…
Dear Pandemic Live Q&A 08-12-22
Families/Kids Infection and Spread Infectious Diseases School Treatments Vaccines Videos
Those Nerdy Girls answer your questions about Monkeypox, masking at school, bivalent boosters, COVID-19 rebound, and more. Hosted by: – Malia Jones, PhD, MPH: Dear Pandemic Co-Founder & former EIC – Chana Davis, PhD: Dear Pandemic Contributing Writer & Founder, Fueled by Science ➡️ Welcome and Intros (0:00-0:46) ➡️ Monkeypox – How worried should I Read more…
Let’s talk about school start times.
Families/Kids General Health School
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
An interview with Nerdy Guest Dr. Terra Ziporyn Snider Q: Tell us a little about yourself and how you became interested in school start times. A: As both a mother of 3 and a medical historian and writer (former associate editor at JAMA and co-author of The New Harvard Guide to Women’s Health), I’ve been Read more…
Happy National Immunization Awareness Month!
Families/Kids Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
Vaccines are one of the greatest public health achievements of all time and August is the month to celebrate! Vaccines do more than just protecting us from diseases (although that is pretty freaking great!). They also support a functional economy, keep kids in school and adults at work, reduce poverty, prevent disease outbreaks, improve health Read more…
I suspect that my kids may have been exposed to COVID-19 at summer camp. What can I do to protect my family and my community from the risk of infection?
Families/Kids Staying Safe Testing and Contact Tracing
Thanks to guest author Dr. Katie Schenk (who recently picked up her kids at camp) for offering to write this post. It’s a great American summer tradition: sleepaway camp! Campfires, singing, sports, smores, and now… COVID-19? Despite best intentions and precautions, the BA.5 surge has already contributed to many COVID-19 outbreaks at summer camp. Camps Read more…
How many kids are affected by Long COVID?
Data and Metrics Families/Kids Long COVID
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A large study conducted in Denmark found that kids who recently had COVID-19 experienced symptoms of long COVID more often than similar kids who didn’t have a COVID-19 diagnosis. But, long COVID among children seems less common than it is among adults. Researchers asked thousands of parents about their kids’ symptoms that lasted more than Read more…
What are the side effects of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine in young kids?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Chana Davis, PhD
A: After the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, your child may experience mild, short-lived, side effects similar to those commonly caused by flu shots. Notably, many of these symptoms are NOT due to the vaccine’s active ingredients – they are just as likely after a fake vaccine (placebo)! The Moderna COVID-19 vaccine (Spikevax) has been tested in Read more…
A: Most types of birth control are safe for teenage bones. Birth control has many benefits for teens. Preventing an unwanted pregnancy is really important. Birth control can also help decrease menstrual cramps and bleeding, improve acne, and treat endometriosis and polycystic ovarian syndrome. Most types of birth control appear safe for teenage bones. If Read more…
“Why is the current breast feeding recommendation at least 2 years?
Families/Kids Reproductive HealthMK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
“Why is the current breast feeding recommendation at least 2 years? I feel like this puts a lot of pressure on moms (in a world that has enough ongoing pressures!)” –Karen from Madison, WI TL,DR: Individual breast/chest** feeding duration recommendations vary according to context and shared decision making involving parents, baby’s needs, their pediatric clinicians Read more…
Are COVID booster shots safe for kids?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Yes! The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 mRNA vaccine booster dose is recommended for children aged 5-11 years old. A recent study showed that this booster dose is safe for children in this age group. There were no reports of myocarditis or deaths after the 3rd dose. In May 2022, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized Read more…
Dear Pandemic Live Q&A 08-12-22
Families/Kids Infection and Spread Infectious Diseases School Treatments Vaccines Videos
Those Nerdy Girls answer your questions about Monkeypox, masking at school, bivalent boosters, COVID-19 rebound, and more. Hosted by: – Malia Jones, PhD, MPH: Dear Pandemic Co-Founder & former EIC – Chana Davis, PhD: Dear Pandemic Contributing Writer & Founder, Fueled by Science ➡️ Welcome and Intros (0:00-0:46) ➡️ Monkeypox – How worried should I Read more…
Let’s talk about school start times.
Families/Kids General Health School
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
An interview with Nerdy Guest Dr. Terra Ziporyn Snider Q: Tell us a little about yourself and how you became interested in school start times. A: As both a mother of 3 and a medical historian and writer (former associate editor at JAMA and co-author of The New Harvard Guide to Women’s Health), I’ve been Read more…
Happy National Immunization Awareness Month!
Families/Kids Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
Vaccines are one of the greatest public health achievements of all time and August is the month to celebrate! Vaccines do more than just protecting us from diseases (although that is pretty freaking great!). They also support a functional economy, keep kids in school and adults at work, reduce poverty, prevent disease outbreaks, improve health Read more…
I suspect that my kids may have been exposed to COVID-19 at summer camp. What can I do to protect my family and my community from the risk of infection?
Families/Kids Staying Safe Testing and Contact Tracing
Thanks to guest author Dr. Katie Schenk (who recently picked up her kids at camp) for offering to write this post. It’s a great American summer tradition: sleepaway camp! Campfires, singing, sports, smores, and now… COVID-19? Despite best intentions and precautions, the BA.5 surge has already contributed to many COVID-19 outbreaks at summer camp. Camps Read more…
How many kids are affected by Long COVID?
Data and Metrics Families/Kids Long COVID
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A large study conducted in Denmark found that kids who recently had COVID-19 experienced symptoms of long COVID more often than similar kids who didn’t have a COVID-19 diagnosis. But, long COVID among children seems less common than it is among adults. Researchers asked thousands of parents about their kids’ symptoms that lasted more than Read more…
What are the side effects of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine in young kids?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Chana Davis, PhD
A: After the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, your child may experience mild, short-lived, side effects similar to those commonly caused by flu shots. Notably, many of these symptoms are NOT due to the vaccine’s active ingredients – they are just as likely after a fake vaccine (placebo)! The Moderna COVID-19 vaccine (Spikevax) has been tested in Read more…
“Why is the current breast feeding recommendation at least 2 years? I feel like this puts a lot of pressure on moms (in a world that has enough ongoing pressures!)” –Karen from Madison, WI TL,DR: Individual breast/chest** feeding duration recommendations vary according to context and shared decision making involving parents, baby’s needs, their pediatric clinicians Read more…
Are COVID booster shots safe for kids?
Families/Kids VaccinesSarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Yes! The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 mRNA vaccine booster dose is recommended for children aged 5-11 years old. A recent study showed that this booster dose is safe for children in this age group. There were no reports of myocarditis or deaths after the 3rd dose. In May 2022, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized Read more…
Dear Pandemic Live Q&A 08-12-22
Families/Kids Infection and Spread Infectious Diseases School Treatments Vaccines Videos
Those Nerdy Girls answer your questions about Monkeypox, masking at school, bivalent boosters, COVID-19 rebound, and more. Hosted by: – Malia Jones, PhD, MPH: Dear Pandemic Co-Founder & former EIC – Chana Davis, PhD: Dear Pandemic Contributing Writer & Founder, Fueled by Science ➡️ Welcome and Intros (0:00-0:46) ➡️ Monkeypox – How worried should I Read more…
Let’s talk about school start times.
Families/Kids General Health School
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
An interview with Nerdy Guest Dr. Terra Ziporyn Snider Q: Tell us a little about yourself and how you became interested in school start times. A: As both a mother of 3 and a medical historian and writer (former associate editor at JAMA and co-author of The New Harvard Guide to Women’s Health), I’ve been Read more…
Happy National Immunization Awareness Month!
Families/Kids Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
Vaccines are one of the greatest public health achievements of all time and August is the month to celebrate! Vaccines do more than just protecting us from diseases (although that is pretty freaking great!). They also support a functional economy, keep kids in school and adults at work, reduce poverty, prevent disease outbreaks, improve health Read more…
I suspect that my kids may have been exposed to COVID-19 at summer camp. What can I do to protect my family and my community from the risk of infection?
Families/Kids Staying Safe Testing and Contact Tracing
Thanks to guest author Dr. Katie Schenk (who recently picked up her kids at camp) for offering to write this post. It’s a great American summer tradition: sleepaway camp! Campfires, singing, sports, smores, and now… COVID-19? Despite best intentions and precautions, the BA.5 surge has already contributed to many COVID-19 outbreaks at summer camp. Camps Read more…
How many kids are affected by Long COVID?
Data and Metrics Families/Kids Long COVID
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A large study conducted in Denmark found that kids who recently had COVID-19 experienced symptoms of long COVID more often than similar kids who didn’t have a COVID-19 diagnosis. But, long COVID among children seems less common than it is among adults. Researchers asked thousands of parents about their kids’ symptoms that lasted more than Read more…
What are the side effects of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine in young kids?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Chana Davis, PhD
A: After the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, your child may experience mild, short-lived, side effects similar to those commonly caused by flu shots. Notably, many of these symptoms are NOT due to the vaccine’s active ingredients – they are just as likely after a fake vaccine (placebo)! The Moderna COVID-19 vaccine (Spikevax) has been tested in Read more…
A: Yes! The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 mRNA vaccine booster dose is recommended for children aged 5-11 years old. A recent study showed that this booster dose is safe for children in this age group. There were no reports of myocarditis or deaths after the 3rd dose. In May 2022, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized Read more…
Dear Pandemic Live Q&A 08-12-22
Families/Kids Infection and Spread Infectious Diseases School Treatments Vaccines VideosThose Nerdy Girls answer your questions about Monkeypox, masking at school, bivalent boosters, COVID-19 rebound, and more. Hosted by: – Malia Jones, PhD, MPH: Dear Pandemic Co-Founder & former EIC – Chana Davis, PhD: Dear Pandemic Contributing Writer & Founder, Fueled by Science ➡️ Welcome and Intros (0:00-0:46) ➡️ Monkeypox – How worried should I Read more…
Let’s talk about school start times.
Families/Kids General Health SchoolLauren Hale, PhD MA
An interview with Nerdy Guest Dr. Terra Ziporyn Snider Q: Tell us a little about yourself and how you became interested in school start times. A: As both a mother of 3 and a medical historian and writer (former associate editor at JAMA and co-author of The New Harvard Guide to Women’s Health), I’ve been Read more…
Happy National Immunization Awareness Month!
Families/Kids Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
Vaccines are one of the greatest public health achievements of all time and August is the month to celebrate! Vaccines do more than just protecting us from diseases (although that is pretty freaking great!). They also support a functional economy, keep kids in school and adults at work, reduce poverty, prevent disease outbreaks, improve health Read more…
I suspect that my kids may have been exposed to COVID-19 at summer camp. What can I do to protect my family and my community from the risk of infection?
Families/Kids Staying Safe Testing and Contact Tracing
Thanks to guest author Dr. Katie Schenk (who recently picked up her kids at camp) for offering to write this post. It’s a great American summer tradition: sleepaway camp! Campfires, singing, sports, smores, and now… COVID-19? Despite best intentions and precautions, the BA.5 surge has already contributed to many COVID-19 outbreaks at summer camp. Camps Read more…
How many kids are affected by Long COVID?
Data and Metrics Families/Kids Long COVID
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A large study conducted in Denmark found that kids who recently had COVID-19 experienced symptoms of long COVID more often than similar kids who didn’t have a COVID-19 diagnosis. But, long COVID among children seems less common than it is among adults. Researchers asked thousands of parents about their kids’ symptoms that lasted more than Read more…
What are the side effects of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine in young kids?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Chana Davis, PhD
A: After the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, your child may experience mild, short-lived, side effects similar to those commonly caused by flu shots. Notably, many of these symptoms are NOT due to the vaccine’s active ingredients – they are just as likely after a fake vaccine (placebo)! The Moderna COVID-19 vaccine (Spikevax) has been tested in Read more…
An interview with Nerdy Guest Dr. Terra Ziporyn Snider Q: Tell us a little about yourself and how you became interested in school start times. A: As both a mother of 3 and a medical historian and writer (former associate editor at JAMA and co-author of The New Harvard Guide to Women’s Health), I’ve been Read more…
Happy National Immunization Awareness Month!
Families/Kids VaccinesSarah Whitley Coles, MD
Vaccines are one of the greatest public health achievements of all time and August is the month to celebrate! Vaccines do more than just protecting us from diseases (although that is pretty freaking great!). They also support a functional economy, keep kids in school and adults at work, reduce poverty, prevent disease outbreaks, improve health Read more…
I suspect that my kids may have been exposed to COVID-19 at summer camp. What can I do to protect my family and my community from the risk of infection?
Families/Kids Staying Safe Testing and Contact Tracing
Thanks to guest author Dr. Katie Schenk (who recently picked up her kids at camp) for offering to write this post. It’s a great American summer tradition: sleepaway camp! Campfires, singing, sports, smores, and now… COVID-19? Despite best intentions and precautions, the BA.5 surge has already contributed to many COVID-19 outbreaks at summer camp. Camps Read more…
How many kids are affected by Long COVID?
Data and Metrics Families/Kids Long COVID
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A large study conducted in Denmark found that kids who recently had COVID-19 experienced symptoms of long COVID more often than similar kids who didn’t have a COVID-19 diagnosis. But, long COVID among children seems less common than it is among adults. Researchers asked thousands of parents about their kids’ symptoms that lasted more than Read more…
What are the side effects of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine in young kids?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Chana Davis, PhD
A: After the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, your child may experience mild, short-lived, side effects similar to those commonly caused by flu shots. Notably, many of these symptoms are NOT due to the vaccine’s active ingredients – they are just as likely after a fake vaccine (placebo)! The Moderna COVID-19 vaccine (Spikevax) has been tested in Read more…
Vaccines are one of the greatest public health achievements of all time and August is the month to celebrate! Vaccines do more than just protecting us from diseases (although that is pretty freaking great!). They also support a functional economy, keep kids in school and adults at work, reduce poverty, prevent disease outbreaks, improve health Read more…
I suspect that my kids may have been exposed to COVID-19 at summer camp. What can I do to protect my family and my community from the risk of infection?
Families/Kids Staying Safe Testing and Contact TracingThanks to guest author Dr. Katie Schenk (who recently picked up her kids at camp) for offering to write this post. It’s a great American summer tradition: sleepaway camp! Campfires, singing, sports, smores, and now… COVID-19? Despite best intentions and precautions, the BA.5 surge has already contributed to many COVID-19 outbreaks at summer camp. Camps Read more…
How many kids are affected by Long COVID?
Data and Metrics Families/Kids Long COVIDMalia Jones, PhD MPH
A large study conducted in Denmark found that kids who recently had COVID-19 experienced symptoms of long COVID more often than similar kids who didn’t have a COVID-19 diagnosis. But, long COVID among children seems less common than it is among adults. Researchers asked thousands of parents about their kids’ symptoms that lasted more than Read more…
What are the side effects of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine in young kids?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Chana Davis, PhD
A: After the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, your child may experience mild, short-lived, side effects similar to those commonly caused by flu shots. Notably, many of these symptoms are NOT due to the vaccine’s active ingredients – they are just as likely after a fake vaccine (placebo)! The Moderna COVID-19 vaccine (Spikevax) has been tested in Read more…
A large study conducted in Denmark found that kids who recently had COVID-19 experienced symptoms of long COVID more often than similar kids who didn’t have a COVID-19 diagnosis. But, long COVID among children seems less common than it is among adults. Researchers asked thousands of parents about their kids’ symptoms that lasted more than Read more…
What are the side effects of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine in young kids?
Families/Kids VaccinesChana Davis, PhD
A: After the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, your child may experience mild, short-lived, side effects similar to those commonly caused by flu shots. Notably, many of these symptoms are NOT due to the vaccine’s active ingredients – they are just as likely after a fake vaccine (placebo)! The Moderna COVID-19 vaccine (Spikevax) has been tested in Read more…
A: After the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, your child may experience mild, short-lived, side effects similar to those commonly caused by flu shots. Notably, many of these symptoms are NOT due to the vaccine’s active ingredients – they are just as likely after a fake vaccine (placebo)! The Moderna COVID-19 vaccine (Spikevax) has been tested in Read more…
