Pfizer moves forward testing a little-kid vaccine at lower doses!
Families/Kids Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Big news! Yesterday Pfizer-BioNTech announced that they have completed a Phase I trial to determine the best dose for their COVID-19 vaccine in younger kids, and they’re moving on to Phase 2/3 trials which will test effectiveness and safety in children ages 6 months to 11 years. The short version: the Phase 2/3 trial green Read more…
Are hospitalizations for COVID-19 becoming more common in adolescents?
Data and Metrics Families/Kids
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: In a recent study released by the CDC, hospitalization rates for adolescents aged 12-17 were highest in early January 2021, decreased in March, and then increased a little in April. The good news: this is a point in time and looks like rates are going back down. The bad news: even though severe illness Read more…
How did the two Nerdy Girl kids who are 12-15 years old do after getting their second Pfizer vaccine dose this past Thursday?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Both had sore arms and felt a little tired the next day. One kid had a headache the next day and the other had mild armpit pain that is now feeling better. One of them developed a mild rash on their arm near where they got their shot that is now almost gone. Both Read more…
Why should we vaccinate our kids against COVID-19?
Families/Kids Vaccines Videos
Why should we vaccinate our kids against COVID-19? Dr. Chana Davis, PhD from Fueled by Science explains as a scientist and a mom. It’s not just about helping us get to herd immunity, it’s about minimizing the risk to your child: “If you don’t vaccinate your kid ever…they will eventually get it.” ICYMI, watch Dr. Read more…
Masks and Summer Camps for Kids
Families/Kids Reopening Staying Safe
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
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, Chief Operations Officer
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…
Big news! Yesterday Pfizer-BioNTech announced that they have completed a Phase I trial to determine the best dose for their COVID-19 vaccine in younger kids, and they’re moving on to Phase 2/3 trials which will test effectiveness and safety in children ages 6 months to 11 years. The short version: the Phase 2/3 trial green Read more…
Are hospitalizations for COVID-19 becoming more common in adolescents?
Data and Metrics Families/KidsSarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: In a recent study released by the CDC, hospitalization rates for adolescents aged 12-17 were highest in early January 2021, decreased in March, and then increased a little in April. The good news: this is a point in time and looks like rates are going back down. The bad news: even though severe illness Read more…
How did the two Nerdy Girl kids who are 12-15 years old do after getting their second Pfizer vaccine dose this past Thursday?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Both had sore arms and felt a little tired the next day. One kid had a headache the next day and the other had mild armpit pain that is now feeling better. One of them developed a mild rash on their arm near where they got their shot that is now almost gone. Both Read more…
Why should we vaccinate our kids against COVID-19?
Families/Kids Vaccines Videos
Why should we vaccinate our kids against COVID-19? Dr. Chana Davis, PhD from Fueled by Science explains as a scientist and a mom. It’s not just about helping us get to herd immunity, it’s about minimizing the risk to your child: “If you don’t vaccinate your kid ever…they will eventually get it.” ICYMI, watch Dr. Read more…
Masks and Summer Camps for Kids
Families/Kids Reopening Staying Safe
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
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, Chief Operations Officer
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…
A: In a recent study released by the CDC, hospitalization rates for adolescents aged 12-17 were highest in early January 2021, decreased in March, and then increased a little in April. The good news: this is a point in time and looks like rates are going back down. The bad news: even though severe illness Read more…
How did the two Nerdy Girl kids who are 12-15 years old do after getting their second Pfizer vaccine dose this past Thursday?
Families/Kids VaccinesAmanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Both had sore arms and felt a little tired the next day. One kid had a headache the next day and the other had mild armpit pain that is now feeling better. One of them developed a mild rash on their arm near where they got their shot that is now almost gone. Both Read more…
Why should we vaccinate our kids against COVID-19?
Families/Kids Vaccines Videos
Why should we vaccinate our kids against COVID-19? Dr. Chana Davis, PhD from Fueled by Science explains as a scientist and a mom. It’s not just about helping us get to herd immunity, it’s about minimizing the risk to your child: “If you don’t vaccinate your kid ever…they will eventually get it.” ICYMI, watch Dr. Read more…
Masks and Summer Camps for Kids
Families/Kids Reopening Staying Safe
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
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, Chief Operations Officer
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…
A: Both had sore arms and felt a little tired the next day. One kid had a headache the next day and the other had mild armpit pain that is now feeling better. One of them developed a mild rash on their arm near where they got their shot that is now almost gone. Both Read more…
Why should we vaccinate our kids against COVID-19?
Families/Kids Vaccines VideosWhy should we vaccinate our kids against COVID-19? Dr. Chana Davis, PhD from Fueled by Science explains as a scientist and a mom. It’s not just about helping us get to herd immunity, it’s about minimizing the risk to your child: “If you don’t vaccinate your kid ever…they will eventually get it.” ICYMI, watch Dr. Read more…
Masks and Summer Camps for Kids
Families/Kids Reopening Staying SafeMalia Jones, PhD MPH
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, Chief Operations Officer
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…
Do kids still have to wear masks?
Families/Kids Masks VideosMalia 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, Chief Operations Officer
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…
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, Chief Operations Officer
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…
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, Chief Operations Officer
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…
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, Chief Operations Officer
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
