Can I breastfeed my baby if I have COVID-19 or think I might?
Families/Kids Infection and Spread
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: Depends whom you ask. š tl;dr: The American Academy of Pediatrics’ April 2 guidance recommends separating infected mom & baby while mom is ill, and supporting mom to pump milk for bottle-feeding the baby. WHO, CDC, and Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine say it’s ok for infected mom & baby to stay together and breastfeed, Read more…
Do all encounters with the coronavirus present the same risks for becoming infected and becoming very sick?
Infection and Spread
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: No. Definitely worth reading this full article but here is a summary = TL;DR = too long; didn’t read Prolonged one-on-one encounters with infected individuals (ex: a visit with a person with the virus or patient care in a health setting with infected individuals ) carry greater risk of infection than short, indirect exposures Read more…
Can I take my kids to the playground if no one else is there?
Families/Kids Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: Not a great idea. The problem is this: Kids lick things. Kids also put their hands all over the playground equipment (as they are supposed to do!) and those hands also go in their mouths and noses and eyes. So, your kid will be licking and touching stuff that other (possibly sick) kids have Read more…
Frequent and proper hand-washing is essential to prevent the spread of COVID-19. But all this hand-washing (and use of sanitizers) is leading to dry, cracked skin which can increase the risk of infections. Can anything be done about this?
Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
A. Yes! The following are steps you can take to prevent dryness: -Use a hand soap thatās mild and fragrance-free -Wash with warm, not hot water -After washing hands, pat them dry (donāt rub) -Use an oil-based hand cream (not a lotion!) immediately afterwards to seal in the moisture -at night, apply a thick hand Read more…
IMPORTANT REMINDER
Clinical Symptoms Infection and Spread
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
For COVID-19, there are lag times from infection to being symptomatic to (in the worst case) hospitalization to death. Today’s case and death rates are like looking at “light from a distant star.” Control measures work, but we only see their effects *weeks* after implementing them. Keep the faith! Links: Twitter Graphic Original FB post
Is social distancing worth it?
Infection and Spread Socializing Staying Safe
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: ABSOLUTELY YES. The financial hardships are real and very painful. Without social distancing to slow the disease over the next weeks and months, economic hardship will be DEEPER and LONGER. Here is a summary of an article showing the extreme economic value of social distancing. Key Points: Ā The projected mortality benefits of social distancing Read more…
Should we all be wearing masks?
Infection and Spread Masks
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: “Asking eight health authorities will elicit eight different answers.” There’s been much buzz in recent days about whether or not the general public should be wearing masks. These two articles provide a nice review of the evidence. (The quote above is from the Quartz article) Key take-aways: (1) Where the evidence is absolutely clear: Read more…
Suspected-Infectious-Recovered
Data and Metrics Infection and Spread
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
If you’ve been curious to see how “SIR” (Suspected-Infectious-Recovered) disease models work, and what happens when different outbreak parameters change, this is your lucky day! Check out this Grant Sanderson video (23 minutes long). Link to original FB post
Ed Yong: How the Pandemic Will End
Data and Metrics Infection and Spread
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Ed Yong is one of the best science writers out there, please read this long but thoughtful piece on what lies ahead, both the challenges and potential long-term silver linings. Link to original FB post
Practical advice from Dr. Marc Lipsitch
Families/Kids Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Practical advice from Dr. Marc Lipsitch, one of our most reliable COVID-19 sources. Link to original FB post
How long should I stay home if 1+ family members have COVID symptoms?
Families/Kids Infection and Spread Socializing
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: 14 days after the first member shows symptoms. Thanks Public Health England for posting a helpful guide, complete with isolation timing diagram! Link to original FB post
Importance of Individual Actions
Infection and Spread
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Great read on the importance of our individual actions right now. Link to original FB post
Pets and Coronavirus
Families/Kids Infection and Spread
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Good news! (and we sure need some) Dogs and cats are extremely unlikely to contract coronavirus from people or the other way around. Love up on your pets! Can pets serve as a conduit of infection? (article from UIUC Vet School) Link to original FB post
Coronavirus Surface Stability
Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
TL;DR on yesterday’s New England Journal of Medicine coronavirus surface stability article. (1) The virus lingers on surfaces for hours, similar to the earlier SARS virus (2) Unfortunately the new virus is more contagious, likely due to its ability to be spread by folks lacking symptoms (aka “asymptomatic shedding”) (3) Action item for all of Read more…
Dr. Malia Jones on Dr. Phil Show
Infection and Spread
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
We are super proud of Nerdy Girl Dr. Malia Jones for her appearance on Dr. Phil! This is a great watch and a great forward. What strikes me is how timely Malia’s advice still is even though this was taped last week. Most other experts’ advice isn’t aging well! /Alison Link to appearance Link to Read more…
Explanation of Contact Patterns
Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Nerdy Girl Malia has been trying to figure out how to explain this concept of contact patterns to people. This is what I study so I’m struggling with how unnatural it is to non-nerds. So let me run something by you all to see if it resonates. Imagine that some people out there (maybe you!) Read more…
A: Depends whom you ask. š tl;dr: The American Academy of Pediatrics’ April 2 guidance recommends separating infected mom & baby while mom is ill, and supporting mom to pump milk for bottle-feeding the baby. WHO, CDC, and Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine say it’s ok for infected mom & baby to stay together and breastfeed, Read more…
Do all encounters with the coronavirus present the same risks for becoming infected and becoming very sick?
Infection and SpreadAshley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: No. Definitely worth reading this full article but here is a summary = TL;DR = too long; didn’t read Prolonged one-on-one encounters with infected individuals (ex: a visit with a person with the virus or patient care in a health setting with infected individuals ) carry greater risk of infection than short, indirect exposures Read more…
Can I take my kids to the playground if no one else is there?
Families/Kids Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: Not a great idea. The problem is this: Kids lick things. Kids also put their hands all over the playground equipment (as they are supposed to do!) and those hands also go in their mouths and noses and eyes. So, your kid will be licking and touching stuff that other (possibly sick) kids have Read more…
Frequent and proper hand-washing is essential to prevent the spread of COVID-19. But all this hand-washing (and use of sanitizers) is leading to dry, cracked skin which can increase the risk of infections. Can anything be done about this?
Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
A. Yes! The following are steps you can take to prevent dryness: -Use a hand soap thatās mild and fragrance-free -Wash with warm, not hot water -After washing hands, pat them dry (donāt rub) -Use an oil-based hand cream (not a lotion!) immediately afterwards to seal in the moisture -at night, apply a thick hand Read more…
IMPORTANT REMINDER
Clinical Symptoms Infection and Spread
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
For COVID-19, there are lag times from infection to being symptomatic to (in the worst case) hospitalization to death. Today’s case and death rates are like looking at “light from a distant star.” Control measures work, but we only see their effects *weeks* after implementing them. Keep the faith! Links: Twitter Graphic Original FB post
Is social distancing worth it?
Infection and Spread Socializing Staying Safe
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: ABSOLUTELY YES. The financial hardships are real and very painful. Without social distancing to slow the disease over the next weeks and months, economic hardship will be DEEPER and LONGER. Here is a summary of an article showing the extreme economic value of social distancing. Key Points: Ā The projected mortality benefits of social distancing Read more…
Should we all be wearing masks?
Infection and Spread Masks
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: “Asking eight health authorities will elicit eight different answers.” There’s been much buzz in recent days about whether or not the general public should be wearing masks. These two articles provide a nice review of the evidence. (The quote above is from the Quartz article) Key take-aways: (1) Where the evidence is absolutely clear: Read more…
Suspected-Infectious-Recovered
Data and Metrics Infection and Spread
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
If you’ve been curious to see how “SIR” (Suspected-Infectious-Recovered) disease models work, and what happens when different outbreak parameters change, this is your lucky day! Check out this Grant Sanderson video (23 minutes long). Link to original FB post
Ed Yong: How the Pandemic Will End
Data and Metrics Infection and Spread
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Ed Yong is one of the best science writers out there, please read this long but thoughtful piece on what lies ahead, both the challenges and potential long-term silver linings. Link to original FB post
Practical advice from Dr. Marc Lipsitch
Families/Kids Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Practical advice from Dr. Marc Lipsitch, one of our most reliable COVID-19 sources. Link to original FB post
How long should I stay home if 1+ family members have COVID symptoms?
Families/Kids Infection and Spread Socializing
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: 14 days after the first member shows symptoms. Thanks Public Health England for posting a helpful guide, complete with isolation timing diagram! Link to original FB post
Importance of Individual Actions
Infection and Spread
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Great read on the importance of our individual actions right now. Link to original FB post
Pets and Coronavirus
Families/Kids Infection and Spread
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Good news! (and we sure need some) Dogs and cats are extremely unlikely to contract coronavirus from people or the other way around. Love up on your pets! Can pets serve as a conduit of infection? (article from UIUC Vet School) Link to original FB post
Coronavirus Surface Stability
Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
TL;DR on yesterday’s New England Journal of Medicine coronavirus surface stability article. (1) The virus lingers on surfaces for hours, similar to the earlier SARS virus (2) Unfortunately the new virus is more contagious, likely due to its ability to be spread by folks lacking symptoms (aka “asymptomatic shedding”) (3) Action item for all of Read more…
Dr. Malia Jones on Dr. Phil Show
Infection and Spread
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
We are super proud of Nerdy Girl Dr. Malia Jones for her appearance on Dr. Phil! This is a great watch and a great forward. What strikes me is how timely Malia’s advice still is even though this was taped last week. Most other experts’ advice isn’t aging well! /Alison Link to appearance Link to Read more…
Explanation of Contact Patterns
Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Nerdy Girl Malia has been trying to figure out how to explain this concept of contact patterns to people. This is what I study so I’m struggling with how unnatural it is to non-nerds. So let me run something by you all to see if it resonates. Imagine that some people out there (maybe you!) Read more…
A: No. Definitely worth reading this full article but here is a summary = TL;DR = too long; didn’t read Prolonged one-on-one encounters with infected individuals (ex: a visit with a person with the virus or patient care in a health setting with infected individuals ) carry greater risk of infection than short, indirect exposures Read more…
Can I take my kids to the playground if no one else is there?
Families/Kids Infection and Spread Staying SafeAlison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: Not a great idea. The problem is this: Kids lick things. Kids also put their hands all over the playground equipment (as they are supposed to do!) and those hands also go in their mouths and noses and eyes. So, your kid will be licking and touching stuff that other (possibly sick) kids have Read more…
Frequent and proper hand-washing is essential to prevent the spread of COVID-19. But all this hand-washing (and use of sanitizers) is leading to dry, cracked skin which can increase the risk of infections. Can anything be done about this?
Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
A. Yes! The following are steps you can take to prevent dryness: -Use a hand soap thatās mild and fragrance-free -Wash with warm, not hot water -After washing hands, pat them dry (donāt rub) -Use an oil-based hand cream (not a lotion!) immediately afterwards to seal in the moisture -at night, apply a thick hand Read more…
IMPORTANT REMINDER
Clinical Symptoms Infection and Spread
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
For COVID-19, there are lag times from infection to being symptomatic to (in the worst case) hospitalization to death. Today’s case and death rates are like looking at “light from a distant star.” Control measures work, but we only see their effects *weeks* after implementing them. Keep the faith! Links: Twitter Graphic Original FB post
Is social distancing worth it?
Infection and Spread Socializing Staying Safe
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: ABSOLUTELY YES. The financial hardships are real and very painful. Without social distancing to slow the disease over the next weeks and months, economic hardship will be DEEPER and LONGER. Here is a summary of an article showing the extreme economic value of social distancing. Key Points: Ā The projected mortality benefits of social distancing Read more…
Should we all be wearing masks?
Infection and Spread Masks
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: “Asking eight health authorities will elicit eight different answers.” There’s been much buzz in recent days about whether or not the general public should be wearing masks. These two articles provide a nice review of the evidence. (The quote above is from the Quartz article) Key take-aways: (1) Where the evidence is absolutely clear: Read more…
Suspected-Infectious-Recovered
Data and Metrics Infection and Spread
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
If you’ve been curious to see how “SIR” (Suspected-Infectious-Recovered) disease models work, and what happens when different outbreak parameters change, this is your lucky day! Check out this Grant Sanderson video (23 minutes long). Link to original FB post
Ed Yong: How the Pandemic Will End
Data and Metrics Infection and Spread
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Ed Yong is one of the best science writers out there, please read this long but thoughtful piece on what lies ahead, both the challenges and potential long-term silver linings. Link to original FB post
Practical advice from Dr. Marc Lipsitch
Families/Kids Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Practical advice from Dr. Marc Lipsitch, one of our most reliable COVID-19 sources. Link to original FB post
How long should I stay home if 1+ family members have COVID symptoms?
Families/Kids Infection and Spread Socializing
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: 14 days after the first member shows symptoms. Thanks Public Health England for posting a helpful guide, complete with isolation timing diagram! Link to original FB post
Importance of Individual Actions
Infection and Spread
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Great read on the importance of our individual actions right now. Link to original FB post
Pets and Coronavirus
Families/Kids Infection and Spread
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Good news! (and we sure need some) Dogs and cats are extremely unlikely to contract coronavirus from people or the other way around. Love up on your pets! Can pets serve as a conduit of infection? (article from UIUC Vet School) Link to original FB post
Coronavirus Surface Stability
Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
TL;DR on yesterday’s New England Journal of Medicine coronavirus surface stability article. (1) The virus lingers on surfaces for hours, similar to the earlier SARS virus (2) Unfortunately the new virus is more contagious, likely due to its ability to be spread by folks lacking symptoms (aka “asymptomatic shedding”) (3) Action item for all of Read more…
Dr. Malia Jones on Dr. Phil Show
Infection and Spread
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
We are super proud of Nerdy Girl Dr. Malia Jones for her appearance on Dr. Phil! This is a great watch and a great forward. What strikes me is how timely Malia’s advice still is even though this was taped last week. Most other experts’ advice isn’t aging well! /Alison Link to appearance Link to Read more…
Explanation of Contact Patterns
Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Nerdy Girl Malia has been trying to figure out how to explain this concept of contact patterns to people. This is what I study so I’m struggling with how unnatural it is to non-nerds. So let me run something by you all to see if it resonates. Imagine that some people out there (maybe you!) Read more…
A: Not a great idea. The problem is this: Kids lick things. Kids also put their hands all over the playground equipment (as they are supposed to do!) and those hands also go in their mouths and noses and eyes. So, your kid will be licking and touching stuff that other (possibly sick) kids have Read more…
Frequent and proper hand-washing is essential to prevent the spread of COVID-19. But all this hand-washing (and use of sanitizers) is leading to dry, cracked skin which can increase the risk of infections. Can anything be done about this?
Infection and Spread Staying SafeSandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
A. Yes! The following are steps you can take to prevent dryness: -Use a hand soap thatās mild and fragrance-free -Wash with warm, not hot water -After washing hands, pat them dry (donāt rub) -Use an oil-based hand cream (not a lotion!) immediately afterwards to seal in the moisture -at night, apply a thick hand Read more…
IMPORTANT REMINDER
Clinical Symptoms Infection and Spread
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
For COVID-19, there are lag times from infection to being symptomatic to (in the worst case) hospitalization to death. Today’s case and death rates are like looking at “light from a distant star.” Control measures work, but we only see their effects *weeks* after implementing them. Keep the faith! Links: Twitter Graphic Original FB post
Is social distancing worth it?
Infection and Spread Socializing Staying Safe
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: ABSOLUTELY YES. The financial hardships are real and very painful. Without social distancing to slow the disease over the next weeks and months, economic hardship will be DEEPER and LONGER. Here is a summary of an article showing the extreme economic value of social distancing. Key Points: Ā The projected mortality benefits of social distancing Read more…
Should we all be wearing masks?
Infection and Spread Masks
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: “Asking eight health authorities will elicit eight different answers.” There’s been much buzz in recent days about whether or not the general public should be wearing masks. These two articles provide a nice review of the evidence. (The quote above is from the Quartz article) Key take-aways: (1) Where the evidence is absolutely clear: Read more…
Suspected-Infectious-Recovered
Data and Metrics Infection and Spread
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
If you’ve been curious to see how “SIR” (Suspected-Infectious-Recovered) disease models work, and what happens when different outbreak parameters change, this is your lucky day! Check out this Grant Sanderson video (23 minutes long). Link to original FB post
Ed Yong: How the Pandemic Will End
Data and Metrics Infection and Spread
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Ed Yong is one of the best science writers out there, please read this long but thoughtful piece on what lies ahead, both the challenges and potential long-term silver linings. Link to original FB post
Practical advice from Dr. Marc Lipsitch
Families/Kids Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Practical advice from Dr. Marc Lipsitch, one of our most reliable COVID-19 sources. Link to original FB post
How long should I stay home if 1+ family members have COVID symptoms?
Families/Kids Infection and Spread Socializing
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: 14 days after the first member shows symptoms. Thanks Public Health England for posting a helpful guide, complete with isolation timing diagram! Link to original FB post
Importance of Individual Actions
Infection and Spread
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Great read on the importance of our individual actions right now. Link to original FB post
Pets and Coronavirus
Families/Kids Infection and Spread
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Good news! (and we sure need some) Dogs and cats are extremely unlikely to contract coronavirus from people or the other way around. Love up on your pets! Can pets serve as a conduit of infection? (article from UIUC Vet School) Link to original FB post
Coronavirus Surface Stability
Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
TL;DR on yesterday’s New England Journal of Medicine coronavirus surface stability article. (1) The virus lingers on surfaces for hours, similar to the earlier SARS virus (2) Unfortunately the new virus is more contagious, likely due to its ability to be spread by folks lacking symptoms (aka “asymptomatic shedding”) (3) Action item for all of Read more…
Dr. Malia Jones on Dr. Phil Show
Infection and Spread
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
We are super proud of Nerdy Girl Dr. Malia Jones for her appearance on Dr. Phil! This is a great watch and a great forward. What strikes me is how timely Malia’s advice still is even though this was taped last week. Most other experts’ advice isn’t aging well! /Alison Link to appearance Link to Read more…
Explanation of Contact Patterns
Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Nerdy Girl Malia has been trying to figure out how to explain this concept of contact patterns to people. This is what I study so I’m struggling with how unnatural it is to non-nerds. So let me run something by you all to see if it resonates. Imagine that some people out there (maybe you!) Read more…
A. Yes! The following are steps you can take to prevent dryness: -Use a hand soap thatās mild and fragrance-free -Wash with warm, not hot water -After washing hands, pat them dry (donāt rub) -Use an oil-based hand cream (not a lotion!) immediately afterwards to seal in the moisture -at night, apply a thick hand Read more…
IMPORTANT REMINDER
Clinical Symptoms Infection and SpreadJennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
For COVID-19, there are lag times from infection to being symptomatic to (in the worst case) hospitalization to death. Today’s case and death rates are like looking at “light from a distant star.” Control measures work, but we only see their effects *weeks* after implementing them. Keep the faith! Links: Twitter Graphic Original FB post
Is social distancing worth it?
Infection and Spread Socializing Staying Safe
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: ABSOLUTELY YES. The financial hardships are real and very painful. Without social distancing to slow the disease over the next weeks and months, economic hardship will be DEEPER and LONGER. Here is a summary of an article showing the extreme economic value of social distancing. Key Points: Ā The projected mortality benefits of social distancing Read more…
Should we all be wearing masks?
Infection and Spread Masks
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: “Asking eight health authorities will elicit eight different answers.” There’s been much buzz in recent days about whether or not the general public should be wearing masks. These two articles provide a nice review of the evidence. (The quote above is from the Quartz article) Key take-aways: (1) Where the evidence is absolutely clear: Read more…
Suspected-Infectious-Recovered
Data and Metrics Infection and Spread
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
If you’ve been curious to see how “SIR” (Suspected-Infectious-Recovered) disease models work, and what happens when different outbreak parameters change, this is your lucky day! Check out this Grant Sanderson video (23 minutes long). Link to original FB post
Ed Yong: How the Pandemic Will End
Data and Metrics Infection and Spread
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Ed Yong is one of the best science writers out there, please read this long but thoughtful piece on what lies ahead, both the challenges and potential long-term silver linings. Link to original FB post
Practical advice from Dr. Marc Lipsitch
Families/Kids Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Practical advice from Dr. Marc Lipsitch, one of our most reliable COVID-19 sources. Link to original FB post
How long should I stay home if 1+ family members have COVID symptoms?
Families/Kids Infection and Spread Socializing
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: 14 days after the first member shows symptoms. Thanks Public Health England for posting a helpful guide, complete with isolation timing diagram! Link to original FB post
Importance of Individual Actions
Infection and Spread
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Great read on the importance of our individual actions right now. Link to original FB post
Pets and Coronavirus
Families/Kids Infection and Spread
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Good news! (and we sure need some) Dogs and cats are extremely unlikely to contract coronavirus from people or the other way around. Love up on your pets! Can pets serve as a conduit of infection? (article from UIUC Vet School) Link to original FB post
Coronavirus Surface Stability
Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
TL;DR on yesterday’s New England Journal of Medicine coronavirus surface stability article. (1) The virus lingers on surfaces for hours, similar to the earlier SARS virus (2) Unfortunately the new virus is more contagious, likely due to its ability to be spread by folks lacking symptoms (aka “asymptomatic shedding”) (3) Action item for all of Read more…
Dr. Malia Jones on Dr. Phil Show
Infection and Spread
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
We are super proud of Nerdy Girl Dr. Malia Jones for her appearance on Dr. Phil! This is a great watch and a great forward. What strikes me is how timely Malia’s advice still is even though this was taped last week. Most other experts’ advice isn’t aging well! /Alison Link to appearance Link to Read more…
Explanation of Contact Patterns
Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Nerdy Girl Malia has been trying to figure out how to explain this concept of contact patterns to people. This is what I study so I’m struggling with how unnatural it is to non-nerds. So let me run something by you all to see if it resonates. Imagine that some people out there (maybe you!) Read more…
For COVID-19, there are lag times from infection to being symptomatic to (in the worst case) hospitalization to death. Today’s case and death rates are like looking at “light from a distant star.” Control measures work, but we only see their effects *weeks* after implementing them. Keep the faith! Links: Twitter Graphic Original FB post
Is social distancing worth it?
Infection and Spread Socializing Staying SafeAshley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: ABSOLUTELY YES. The financial hardships are real and very painful. Without social distancing to slow the disease over the next weeks and months, economic hardship will be DEEPER and LONGER. Here is a summary of an article showing the extreme economic value of social distancing. Key Points: Ā The projected mortality benefits of social distancing Read more…
Should we all be wearing masks?
Infection and Spread Masks
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: “Asking eight health authorities will elicit eight different answers.” There’s been much buzz in recent days about whether or not the general public should be wearing masks. These two articles provide a nice review of the evidence. (The quote above is from the Quartz article) Key take-aways: (1) Where the evidence is absolutely clear: Read more…
Suspected-Infectious-Recovered
Data and Metrics Infection and Spread
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
If you’ve been curious to see how “SIR” (Suspected-Infectious-Recovered) disease models work, and what happens when different outbreak parameters change, this is your lucky day! Check out this Grant Sanderson video (23 minutes long). Link to original FB post
Ed Yong: How the Pandemic Will End
Data and Metrics Infection and Spread
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Ed Yong is one of the best science writers out there, please read this long but thoughtful piece on what lies ahead, both the challenges and potential long-term silver linings. Link to original FB post
Practical advice from Dr. Marc Lipsitch
Families/Kids Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Practical advice from Dr. Marc Lipsitch, one of our most reliable COVID-19 sources. Link to original FB post
How long should I stay home if 1+ family members have COVID symptoms?
Families/Kids Infection and Spread Socializing
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: 14 days after the first member shows symptoms. Thanks Public Health England for posting a helpful guide, complete with isolation timing diagram! Link to original FB post
Importance of Individual Actions
Infection and Spread
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Great read on the importance of our individual actions right now. Link to original FB post
Pets and Coronavirus
Families/Kids Infection and Spread
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Good news! (and we sure need some) Dogs and cats are extremely unlikely to contract coronavirus from people or the other way around. Love up on your pets! Can pets serve as a conduit of infection? (article from UIUC Vet School) Link to original FB post
Coronavirus Surface Stability
Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
TL;DR on yesterday’s New England Journal of Medicine coronavirus surface stability article. (1) The virus lingers on surfaces for hours, similar to the earlier SARS virus (2) Unfortunately the new virus is more contagious, likely due to its ability to be spread by folks lacking symptoms (aka “asymptomatic shedding”) (3) Action item for all of Read more…
Dr. Malia Jones on Dr. Phil Show
Infection and Spread
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
We are super proud of Nerdy Girl Dr. Malia Jones for her appearance on Dr. Phil! This is a great watch and a great forward. What strikes me is how timely Malia’s advice still is even though this was taped last week. Most other experts’ advice isn’t aging well! /Alison Link to appearance Link to Read more…
Explanation of Contact Patterns
Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Nerdy Girl Malia has been trying to figure out how to explain this concept of contact patterns to people. This is what I study so I’m struggling with how unnatural it is to non-nerds. So let me run something by you all to see if it resonates. Imagine that some people out there (maybe you!) Read more…
A: ABSOLUTELY YES. The financial hardships are real and very painful. Without social distancing to slow the disease over the next weeks and months, economic hardship will be DEEPER and LONGER. Here is a summary of an article showing the extreme economic value of social distancing. Key Points: Ā The projected mortality benefits of social distancing Read more…
Should we all be wearing masks?
Infection and Spread MasksLindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: “Asking eight health authorities will elicit eight different answers.” There’s been much buzz in recent days about whether or not the general public should be wearing masks. These two articles provide a nice review of the evidence. (The quote above is from the Quartz article) Key take-aways: (1) Where the evidence is absolutely clear: Read more…
Suspected-Infectious-Recovered
Data and Metrics Infection and Spread
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
If you’ve been curious to see how “SIR” (Suspected-Infectious-Recovered) disease models work, and what happens when different outbreak parameters change, this is your lucky day! Check out this Grant Sanderson video (23 minutes long). Link to original FB post
Ed Yong: How the Pandemic Will End
Data and Metrics Infection and Spread
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Ed Yong is one of the best science writers out there, please read this long but thoughtful piece on what lies ahead, both the challenges and potential long-term silver linings. Link to original FB post
Practical advice from Dr. Marc Lipsitch
Families/Kids Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Practical advice from Dr. Marc Lipsitch, one of our most reliable COVID-19 sources. Link to original FB post
How long should I stay home if 1+ family members have COVID symptoms?
Families/Kids Infection and Spread Socializing
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: 14 days after the first member shows symptoms. Thanks Public Health England for posting a helpful guide, complete with isolation timing diagram! Link to original FB post
Importance of Individual Actions
Infection and Spread
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Great read on the importance of our individual actions right now. Link to original FB post
Pets and Coronavirus
Families/Kids Infection and Spread
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Good news! (and we sure need some) Dogs and cats are extremely unlikely to contract coronavirus from people or the other way around. Love up on your pets! Can pets serve as a conduit of infection? (article from UIUC Vet School) Link to original FB post
Coronavirus Surface Stability
Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
TL;DR on yesterday’s New England Journal of Medicine coronavirus surface stability article. (1) The virus lingers on surfaces for hours, similar to the earlier SARS virus (2) Unfortunately the new virus is more contagious, likely due to its ability to be spread by folks lacking symptoms (aka “asymptomatic shedding”) (3) Action item for all of Read more…
Dr. Malia Jones on Dr. Phil Show
Infection and Spread
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
We are super proud of Nerdy Girl Dr. Malia Jones for her appearance on Dr. Phil! This is a great watch and a great forward. What strikes me is how timely Malia’s advice still is even though this was taped last week. Most other experts’ advice isn’t aging well! /Alison Link to appearance Link to Read more…
Explanation of Contact Patterns
Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Nerdy Girl Malia has been trying to figure out how to explain this concept of contact patterns to people. This is what I study so I’m struggling with how unnatural it is to non-nerds. So let me run something by you all to see if it resonates. Imagine that some people out there (maybe you!) Read more…
A: “Asking eight health authorities will elicit eight different answers.” There’s been much buzz in recent days about whether or not the general public should be wearing masks. These two articles provide a nice review of the evidence. (The quote above is from the Quartz article) Key take-aways: (1) Where the evidence is absolutely clear: Read more…
Suspected-Infectious-Recovered
Data and Metrics Infection and SpreadAlison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
If you’ve been curious to see how “SIR” (Suspected-Infectious-Recovered) disease models work, and what happens when different outbreak parameters change, this is your lucky day! Check out this Grant Sanderson video (23 minutes long). Link to original FB post
Ed Yong: How the Pandemic Will End
Data and Metrics Infection and Spread
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Ed Yong is one of the best science writers out there, please read this long but thoughtful piece on what lies ahead, both the challenges and potential long-term silver linings. Link to original FB post
Practical advice from Dr. Marc Lipsitch
Families/Kids Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Practical advice from Dr. Marc Lipsitch, one of our most reliable COVID-19 sources. Link to original FB post
How long should I stay home if 1+ family members have COVID symptoms?
Families/Kids Infection and Spread Socializing
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: 14 days after the first member shows symptoms. Thanks Public Health England for posting a helpful guide, complete with isolation timing diagram! Link to original FB post
Importance of Individual Actions
Infection and Spread
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Great read on the importance of our individual actions right now. Link to original FB post
Pets and Coronavirus
Families/Kids Infection and Spread
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Good news! (and we sure need some) Dogs and cats are extremely unlikely to contract coronavirus from people or the other way around. Love up on your pets! Can pets serve as a conduit of infection? (article from UIUC Vet School) Link to original FB post
Coronavirus Surface Stability
Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
TL;DR on yesterday’s New England Journal of Medicine coronavirus surface stability article. (1) The virus lingers on surfaces for hours, similar to the earlier SARS virus (2) Unfortunately the new virus is more contagious, likely due to its ability to be spread by folks lacking symptoms (aka “asymptomatic shedding”) (3) Action item for all of Read more…
Dr. Malia Jones on Dr. Phil Show
Infection and Spread
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
We are super proud of Nerdy Girl Dr. Malia Jones for her appearance on Dr. Phil! This is a great watch and a great forward. What strikes me is how timely Malia’s advice still is even though this was taped last week. Most other experts’ advice isn’t aging well! /Alison Link to appearance Link to Read more…
Explanation of Contact Patterns
Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Nerdy Girl Malia has been trying to figure out how to explain this concept of contact patterns to people. This is what I study so I’m struggling with how unnatural it is to non-nerds. So let me run something by you all to see if it resonates. Imagine that some people out there (maybe you!) Read more…
If you’ve been curious to see how “SIR” (Suspected-Infectious-Recovered) disease models work, and what happens when different outbreak parameters change, this is your lucky day! Check out this Grant Sanderson video (23 minutes long). Link to original FB post
Ed Yong: How the Pandemic Will End
Data and Metrics Infection and SpreadJennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Ed Yong is one of the best science writers out there, please read this long but thoughtful piece on what lies ahead, both the challenges and potential long-term silver linings. Link to original FB post
Practical advice from Dr. Marc Lipsitch
Families/Kids Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Practical advice from Dr. Marc Lipsitch, one of our most reliable COVID-19 sources. Link to original FB post
How long should I stay home if 1+ family members have COVID symptoms?
Families/Kids Infection and Spread Socializing
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: 14 days after the first member shows symptoms. Thanks Public Health England for posting a helpful guide, complete with isolation timing diagram! Link to original FB post
Importance of Individual Actions
Infection and Spread
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Great read on the importance of our individual actions right now. Link to original FB post
Pets and Coronavirus
Families/Kids Infection and Spread
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Good news! (and we sure need some) Dogs and cats are extremely unlikely to contract coronavirus from people or the other way around. Love up on your pets! Can pets serve as a conduit of infection? (article from UIUC Vet School) Link to original FB post
Coronavirus Surface Stability
Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
TL;DR on yesterday’s New England Journal of Medicine coronavirus surface stability article. (1) The virus lingers on surfaces for hours, similar to the earlier SARS virus (2) Unfortunately the new virus is more contagious, likely due to its ability to be spread by folks lacking symptoms (aka “asymptomatic shedding”) (3) Action item for all of Read more…
Dr. Malia Jones on Dr. Phil Show
Infection and Spread
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
We are super proud of Nerdy Girl Dr. Malia Jones for her appearance on Dr. Phil! This is a great watch and a great forward. What strikes me is how timely Malia’s advice still is even though this was taped last week. Most other experts’ advice isn’t aging well! /Alison Link to appearance Link to Read more…
Explanation of Contact Patterns
Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Nerdy Girl Malia has been trying to figure out how to explain this concept of contact patterns to people. This is what I study so I’m struggling with how unnatural it is to non-nerds. So let me run something by you all to see if it resonates. Imagine that some people out there (maybe you!) Read more…
Ed Yong is one of the best science writers out there, please read this long but thoughtful piece on what lies ahead, both the challenges and potential long-term silver linings. Link to original FB post
Practical advice from Dr. Marc Lipsitch
Families/Kids Infection and Spread Staying SafeJennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Practical advice from Dr. Marc Lipsitch, one of our most reliable COVID-19 sources. Link to original FB post
How long should I stay home if 1+ family members have COVID symptoms?
Families/Kids Infection and Spread Socializing
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: 14 days after the first member shows symptoms. Thanks Public Health England for posting a helpful guide, complete with isolation timing diagram! Link to original FB post
Importance of Individual Actions
Infection and Spread
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Great read on the importance of our individual actions right now. Link to original FB post
Pets and Coronavirus
Families/Kids Infection and Spread
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Good news! (and we sure need some) Dogs and cats are extremely unlikely to contract coronavirus from people or the other way around. Love up on your pets! Can pets serve as a conduit of infection? (article from UIUC Vet School) Link to original FB post
Coronavirus Surface Stability
Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
TL;DR on yesterday’s New England Journal of Medicine coronavirus surface stability article. (1) The virus lingers on surfaces for hours, similar to the earlier SARS virus (2) Unfortunately the new virus is more contagious, likely due to its ability to be spread by folks lacking symptoms (aka “asymptomatic shedding”) (3) Action item for all of Read more…
Dr. Malia Jones on Dr. Phil Show
Infection and Spread
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
We are super proud of Nerdy Girl Dr. Malia Jones for her appearance on Dr. Phil! This is a great watch and a great forward. What strikes me is how timely Malia’s advice still is even though this was taped last week. Most other experts’ advice isn’t aging well! /Alison Link to appearance Link to Read more…
Explanation of Contact Patterns
Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Nerdy Girl Malia has been trying to figure out how to explain this concept of contact patterns to people. This is what I study so I’m struggling with how unnatural it is to non-nerds. So let me run something by you all to see if it resonates. Imagine that some people out there (maybe you!) Read more…
Practical advice from Dr. Marc Lipsitch, one of our most reliable COVID-19 sources. Link to original FB post
How long should I stay home if 1+ family members have COVID symptoms?
Families/Kids Infection and Spread SocializingLindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: 14 days after the first member shows symptoms. Thanks Public Health England for posting a helpful guide, complete with isolation timing diagram! Link to original FB post
Importance of Individual Actions
Infection and Spread
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Great read on the importance of our individual actions right now. Link to original FB post
Pets and Coronavirus
Families/Kids Infection and Spread
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Good news! (and we sure need some) Dogs and cats are extremely unlikely to contract coronavirus from people or the other way around. Love up on your pets! Can pets serve as a conduit of infection? (article from UIUC Vet School) Link to original FB post
Coronavirus Surface Stability
Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
TL;DR on yesterday’s New England Journal of Medicine coronavirus surface stability article. (1) The virus lingers on surfaces for hours, similar to the earlier SARS virus (2) Unfortunately the new virus is more contagious, likely due to its ability to be spread by folks lacking symptoms (aka “asymptomatic shedding”) (3) Action item for all of Read more…
Dr. Malia Jones on Dr. Phil Show
Infection and Spread
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
We are super proud of Nerdy Girl Dr. Malia Jones for her appearance on Dr. Phil! This is a great watch and a great forward. What strikes me is how timely Malia’s advice still is even though this was taped last week. Most other experts’ advice isn’t aging well! /Alison Link to appearance Link to Read more…
Explanation of Contact Patterns
Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Nerdy Girl Malia has been trying to figure out how to explain this concept of contact patterns to people. This is what I study so I’m struggling with how unnatural it is to non-nerds. So let me run something by you all to see if it resonates. Imagine that some people out there (maybe you!) Read more…
A: 14 days after the first member shows symptoms. Thanks Public Health England for posting a helpful guide, complete with isolation timing diagram! Link to original FB post
Importance of Individual Actions
Infection and SpreadJennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Great read on the importance of our individual actions right now. Link to original FB post
Pets and Coronavirus
Families/Kids Infection and Spread
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Good news! (and we sure need some) Dogs and cats are extremely unlikely to contract coronavirus from people or the other way around. Love up on your pets! Can pets serve as a conduit of infection? (article from UIUC Vet School) Link to original FB post
Coronavirus Surface Stability
Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
TL;DR on yesterday’s New England Journal of Medicine coronavirus surface stability article. (1) The virus lingers on surfaces for hours, similar to the earlier SARS virus (2) Unfortunately the new virus is more contagious, likely due to its ability to be spread by folks lacking symptoms (aka “asymptomatic shedding”) (3) Action item for all of Read more…
Dr. Malia Jones on Dr. Phil Show
Infection and Spread
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
We are super proud of Nerdy Girl Dr. Malia Jones for her appearance on Dr. Phil! This is a great watch and a great forward. What strikes me is how timely Malia’s advice still is even though this was taped last week. Most other experts’ advice isn’t aging well! /Alison Link to appearance Link to Read more…
Explanation of Contact Patterns
Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Nerdy Girl Malia has been trying to figure out how to explain this concept of contact patterns to people. This is what I study so I’m struggling with how unnatural it is to non-nerds. So let me run something by you all to see if it resonates. Imagine that some people out there (maybe you!) Read more…
Great read on the importance of our individual actions right now. Link to original FB post
Pets and Coronavirus
Families/Kids Infection and SpreadAshley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Good news! (and we sure need some) Dogs and cats are extremely unlikely to contract coronavirus from people or the other way around. Love up on your pets! Can pets serve as a conduit of infection? (article from UIUC Vet School) Link to original FB post
Coronavirus Surface Stability
Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
TL;DR on yesterday’s New England Journal of Medicine coronavirus surface stability article. (1) The virus lingers on surfaces for hours, similar to the earlier SARS virus (2) Unfortunately the new virus is more contagious, likely due to its ability to be spread by folks lacking symptoms (aka “asymptomatic shedding”) (3) Action item for all of Read more…
Dr. Malia Jones on Dr. Phil Show
Infection and Spread
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
We are super proud of Nerdy Girl Dr. Malia Jones for her appearance on Dr. Phil! This is a great watch and a great forward. What strikes me is how timely Malia’s advice still is even though this was taped last week. Most other experts’ advice isn’t aging well! /Alison Link to appearance Link to Read more…
Explanation of Contact Patterns
Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Nerdy Girl Malia has been trying to figure out how to explain this concept of contact patterns to people. This is what I study so I’m struggling with how unnatural it is to non-nerds. So let me run something by you all to see if it resonates. Imagine that some people out there (maybe you!) Read more…
Good news! (and we sure need some) Dogs and cats are extremely unlikely to contract coronavirus from people or the other way around. Love up on your pets! Can pets serve as a conduit of infection? (article from UIUC Vet School) Link to original FB post
Coronavirus Surface Stability
Infection and Spread Staying SafeLindsey Leininger, PhD MA
TL;DR on yesterday’s New England Journal of Medicine coronavirus surface stability article. (1) The virus lingers on surfaces for hours, similar to the earlier SARS virus (2) Unfortunately the new virus is more contagious, likely due to its ability to be spread by folks lacking symptoms (aka “asymptomatic shedding”) (3) Action item for all of Read more…
Dr. Malia Jones on Dr. Phil Show
Infection and Spread
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
We are super proud of Nerdy Girl Dr. Malia Jones for her appearance on Dr. Phil! This is a great watch and a great forward. What strikes me is how timely Malia’s advice still is even though this was taped last week. Most other experts’ advice isn’t aging well! /Alison Link to appearance Link to Read more…
Explanation of Contact Patterns
Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Nerdy Girl Malia has been trying to figure out how to explain this concept of contact patterns to people. This is what I study so I’m struggling with how unnatural it is to non-nerds. So let me run something by you all to see if it resonates. Imagine that some people out there (maybe you!) Read more…
TL;DR on yesterday’s New England Journal of Medicine coronavirus surface stability article. (1) The virus lingers on surfaces for hours, similar to the earlier SARS virus (2) Unfortunately the new virus is more contagious, likely due to its ability to be spread by folks lacking symptoms (aka “asymptomatic shedding”) (3) Action item for all of Read more…
Dr. Malia Jones on Dr. Phil Show
Infection and SpreadAlison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
We are super proud of Nerdy Girl Dr. Malia Jones for her appearance on Dr. Phil! This is a great watch and a great forward. What strikes me is how timely Malia’s advice still is even though this was taped last week. Most other experts’ advice isn’t aging well! /Alison Link to appearance Link to Read more…
Explanation of Contact Patterns
Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Nerdy Girl Malia has been trying to figure out how to explain this concept of contact patterns to people. This is what I study so I’m struggling with how unnatural it is to non-nerds. So let me run something by you all to see if it resonates. Imagine that some people out there (maybe you!) Read more…
We are super proud of Nerdy Girl Dr. Malia Jones for her appearance on Dr. Phil! This is a great watch and a great forward. What strikes me is how timely Malia’s advice still is even though this was taped last week. Most other experts’ advice isn’t aging well! /Alison Link to appearance Link to Read more…
Explanation of Contact Patterns
Infection and Spread Staying SafeMalia Jones, PhD MPH
Nerdy Girl Malia has been trying to figure out how to explain this concept of contact patterns to people. This is what I study so I’m struggling with how unnatural it is to non-nerds. So let me run something by you all to see if it resonates. Imagine that some people out there (maybe you!) Read more…
Nerdy Girl Malia has been trying to figure out how to explain this concept of contact patterns to people. This is what I study so I’m struggling with how unnatural it is to non-nerds. So let me run something by you all to see if it resonates. Imagine that some people out there (maybe you!) Read more…
