What’s the best MASK to protect me from the Omicron variant?
COVID Variants Masks
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: A well-fitted, high filtration mask such as N95, KN95, FFP2 or KF94. ⚠️ Omicron may be even more transmissible than previous variants, possibly due to faster replication in the upper airways, meaning people will expel lots of virus when breathing and talking. While vaccination is still your #1 defense against Omicron, it’s also a Read more…
What’s the best MASK to protect me from the Delta variant?
COVID Variants Masks
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: A well-fitted, high filtration mask such as N95, KN95, FFP2 or KF94. ⚠️ Delta is more transmissible, in part due to infected people shedding more virus from their nose and mouth. While vaccination is still your #1 defense against Delta, it’s also a good idea to UPGRADE YOUR MASK when you are in higher Read more…
Masks can be worn safely by most children.
Families/Kids Infection and Spread Masks School Staying Safe
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
😷 Reminder: Masks can be worn safely by most children. There are very few reasons for children to be exempt from wearing a mask in school. 😶🌫️ There is a lot of confusion around who can qualify for a medical exemption from a mask, especially as children are getting back to school. Many hospitals and Read more…
New evidence shows mask wearing reduces COVID-19 infections in the community.
Masks
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A recent study examining strategies to increase mask wearing and the effect of mask wearing on the number of COVID-19 infections is a work of art. Those Nerdy Girls are celebrating this study for two reasons: Excellent scientific rigor and real life implications. The take home message from this great real-world study: Masks work in Read more…
Tips for (Properly!) Washing a Cloth Mask
Masks
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
With many of us having trouble accessing or affording medical-grade masks, cloth masking remains a bedrock layer of protection for pandemic living. Dr. Cassandra Pierre, an infectious disease physician at Boston Medical Center, cautions that “a dirty or ‘soiled’ mask can reduce the efficacy of the mask itself. It can also become an irritant to Read more…
What are the best masks for kids?
Families/Kids Masks
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
We know this is a HOT topic among parents sending their kids back to school right now, and we wanted to share some recommendations from aerosol scientist and Nerdy Girl favorite Dr. Linsey Marr and her colleague Dr. Aaron Prussin from Virginia Tech. We are posting their advice below: “The most important factors to consider Read more…
Will my kids get any protection if they wear a mask, but most other kids are not wearing one?
Families/Kids Masks
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Yes. A well-fitted mask can provide good protection for the wearer (though two-sided masking remains most effective). We know that plans to drop mask mandates in many schools have many parents of unvaccinated children on edge, especially with the rise of the more transmissible Delta variant. While we encourage parents to communicate concerns they Read more…
What do the new CDC mask guidelines really mean?
Masks
Verdena Jennings, DO
A: The take-home message is that mitigation works. What we have learned from four influenza pandemics, HIV, and SARS pandemics in the last 100 years is that taking steps to protect ourselves and others works. The CDC guidelines released earlier suggest that vaccinated people in virus hotspots across the country should wear masks indoors. This Read more…
NEW CDC MASK GUIDANCE
Masks
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
In recognition of the rising threat posed by the Delta variant, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today revised their guidance regarding mask use for vaccinated people. ➡️ Highlights of the new recommendations: 💥 Vaccinated people should wear a mask in public indoor settings if they are in an area of substantial Read more…
Confused about when to mask up?
Masks Staying Safe
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Confused about when to #MaskUp these days? We like this infographic from NPR‘s Goats & Soda highlighting several situations when you might want to continue mask-wearing if vaccinated, including…IF YOU FEEL LIKE IT! h/t Impact. Link to Goats and Soda Article Credit: Malaka Gharib/NPR Link to Original FB Post
If masks work, why can I still smell farts when I’m wearing one?
Masks Staying Safe Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL;DR. Masks work to prevent disease spread because they keep out the bigger particles and still let you breathe. Even though mask policies and behaviors are relaxing in many places right now (Summer 2021), we want to remind you of the benefits of mask wearing with this fun question from Summer 2020. If you Read more…
Do kids still have to wear masks?
Families/Kids Masks Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Link to Original FB Post
Coronaviruses are so small. Why does my mask help?
Masks Staying Safe
Verdena Jennings, DO
A: Because size really does matter. Here is the “Keep It Simple, Scientist” version of relative particle size. Many infections like COVID-19, the common cold, and flu are spread from person-to-person by respiratory droplets. That’s why it is good to cover your cough or sneeze. The spray that hits you when someone near you sneezes Read more…
CDC Mask Recommendation Update 5/14/21
Masks
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Q: What should I know about the new CDC recommendations allowing fully vaccinated people to lose the mask in most settings? A: The new CDC recommendations apply to fully vaccinated people only. This individual level policy change has complicated implications for population health. Like much of the last 15 months, nothing is written in stone. Read more…
What is the new guidance for wearing masks outdoors, particularly if we are vaccinated?
Masks Staying Safe Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Vaccinated people in the United States (US) only need to wear a mask outdoors in crowded settings (think sporting events, parades, and concerts). In other words, being vaccinated means you can get back to nearly normal outdoor activities just as the weather is warming up! Yeah!! TL;DR The new guidelines for mask use in Read more…
Do I still have to wear a mask outside?
Infection and Spread Masks
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: It depends. Remember that outside is much safer, but it’s not magic! ☀️ We’re all anxious to get outdoors as the weather improves. Shedding our masks along with our long pants is SO tempting. Because SARS-CoV-2 is most often spread through “swapping air” with others, ventilation is a key factor in transmission. 💨Outdoor air Read more…
Can’t I just give my nose a little break while I’m wearing my mask?
Masks
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
STILL worth repeating, after all these months! A: Nope. COVER THOSE SCHNOZZES! Why? The nose is often the first place the virus attaches and is a replication hotspot. This may be because ACE2 — the cell surface receptor that the virus uses to get into cells — is more abundant on nasal-lining cells and less Read more…
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A: A well-fitted, high filtration mask such as N95, KN95, FFP2 or KF94. ⚠️ Omicron may be even more transmissible than previous variants, possibly due to faster replication in the upper airways, meaning people will expel lots of virus when breathing and talking. While vaccination is still your #1 defense against Omicron, it’s also a Read more…
What’s the best MASK to protect me from the Delta variant?
COVID Variants MasksJennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: A well-fitted, high filtration mask such as N95, KN95, FFP2 or KF94. ⚠️ Delta is more transmissible, in part due to infected people shedding more virus from their nose and mouth. While vaccination is still your #1 defense against Delta, it’s also a good idea to UPGRADE YOUR MASK when you are in higher Read more…
Masks can be worn safely by most children.
Families/Kids Infection and Spread Masks School Staying Safe
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
😷 Reminder: Masks can be worn safely by most children. There are very few reasons for children to be exempt from wearing a mask in school. 😶🌫️ There is a lot of confusion around who can qualify for a medical exemption from a mask, especially as children are getting back to school. Many hospitals and Read more…
New evidence shows mask wearing reduces COVID-19 infections in the community.
Masks
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A recent study examining strategies to increase mask wearing and the effect of mask wearing on the number of COVID-19 infections is a work of art. Those Nerdy Girls are celebrating this study for two reasons: Excellent scientific rigor and real life implications. The take home message from this great real-world study: Masks work in Read more…
Tips for (Properly!) Washing a Cloth Mask
Masks
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
With many of us having trouble accessing or affording medical-grade masks, cloth masking remains a bedrock layer of protection for pandemic living. Dr. Cassandra Pierre, an infectious disease physician at Boston Medical Center, cautions that “a dirty or ‘soiled’ mask can reduce the efficacy of the mask itself. It can also become an irritant to Read more…
What are the best masks for kids?
Families/Kids Masks
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
We know this is a HOT topic among parents sending their kids back to school right now, and we wanted to share some recommendations from aerosol scientist and Nerdy Girl favorite Dr. Linsey Marr and her colleague Dr. Aaron Prussin from Virginia Tech. We are posting their advice below: “The most important factors to consider Read more…
Will my kids get any protection if they wear a mask, but most other kids are not wearing one?
Families/Kids Masks
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Yes. A well-fitted mask can provide good protection for the wearer (though two-sided masking remains most effective). We know that plans to drop mask mandates in many schools have many parents of unvaccinated children on edge, especially with the rise of the more transmissible Delta variant. While we encourage parents to communicate concerns they Read more…
What do the new CDC mask guidelines really mean?
Masks
Verdena Jennings, DO
A: The take-home message is that mitigation works. What we have learned from four influenza pandemics, HIV, and SARS pandemics in the last 100 years is that taking steps to protect ourselves and others works. The CDC guidelines released earlier suggest that vaccinated people in virus hotspots across the country should wear masks indoors. This Read more…
NEW CDC MASK GUIDANCE
Masks
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
In recognition of the rising threat posed by the Delta variant, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today revised their guidance regarding mask use for vaccinated people. ➡️ Highlights of the new recommendations: 💥 Vaccinated people should wear a mask in public indoor settings if they are in an area of substantial Read more…
Confused about when to mask up?
Masks Staying Safe
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Confused about when to #MaskUp these days? We like this infographic from NPR‘s Goats & Soda highlighting several situations when you might want to continue mask-wearing if vaccinated, including…IF YOU FEEL LIKE IT! h/t Impact. Link to Goats and Soda Article Credit: Malaka Gharib/NPR Link to Original FB Post
If masks work, why can I still smell farts when I’m wearing one?
Masks Staying Safe Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL;DR. Masks work to prevent disease spread because they keep out the bigger particles and still let you breathe. Even though mask policies and behaviors are relaxing in many places right now (Summer 2021), we want to remind you of the benefits of mask wearing with this fun question from Summer 2020. If you Read more…
Do kids still have to wear masks?
Families/Kids Masks Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Link to Original FB Post
Coronaviruses are so small. Why does my mask help?
Masks Staying Safe
Verdena Jennings, DO
A: Because size really does matter. Here is the “Keep It Simple, Scientist” version of relative particle size. Many infections like COVID-19, the common cold, and flu are spread from person-to-person by respiratory droplets. That’s why it is good to cover your cough or sneeze. The spray that hits you when someone near you sneezes Read more…
CDC Mask Recommendation Update 5/14/21
Masks
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Q: What should I know about the new CDC recommendations allowing fully vaccinated people to lose the mask in most settings? A: The new CDC recommendations apply to fully vaccinated people only. This individual level policy change has complicated implications for population health. Like much of the last 15 months, nothing is written in stone. Read more…
What is the new guidance for wearing masks outdoors, particularly if we are vaccinated?
Masks Staying Safe Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Vaccinated people in the United States (US) only need to wear a mask outdoors in crowded settings (think sporting events, parades, and concerts). In other words, being vaccinated means you can get back to nearly normal outdoor activities just as the weather is warming up! Yeah!! TL;DR The new guidelines for mask use in Read more…
Do I still have to wear a mask outside?
Infection and Spread Masks
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: It depends. Remember that outside is much safer, but it’s not magic! ☀️ We’re all anxious to get outdoors as the weather improves. Shedding our masks along with our long pants is SO tempting. Because SARS-CoV-2 is most often spread through “swapping air” with others, ventilation is a key factor in transmission. 💨Outdoor air Read more…
Can’t I just give my nose a little break while I’m wearing my mask?
Masks
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
STILL worth repeating, after all these months! A: Nope. COVER THOSE SCHNOZZES! Why? The nose is often the first place the virus attaches and is a replication hotspot. This may be because ACE2 — the cell surface receptor that the virus uses to get into cells — is more abundant on nasal-lining cells and less Read more…
Please join our mission to fund facts and empower healthy decisions!
A: A well-fitted, high filtration mask such as N95, KN95, FFP2 or KF94. ⚠️ Delta is more transmissible, in part due to infected people shedding more virus from their nose and mouth. While vaccination is still your #1 defense against Delta, it’s also a good idea to UPGRADE YOUR MASK when you are in higher Read more…
Masks can be worn safely by most children.
Families/Kids Infection and Spread Masks School Staying SafeAparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
😷 Reminder: Masks can be worn safely by most children. There are very few reasons for children to be exempt from wearing a mask in school. 😶🌫️ There is a lot of confusion around who can qualify for a medical exemption from a mask, especially as children are getting back to school. Many hospitals and Read more…
New evidence shows mask wearing reduces COVID-19 infections in the community.
Masks
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A recent study examining strategies to increase mask wearing and the effect of mask wearing on the number of COVID-19 infections is a work of art. Those Nerdy Girls are celebrating this study for two reasons: Excellent scientific rigor and real life implications. The take home message from this great real-world study: Masks work in Read more…
Tips for (Properly!) Washing a Cloth Mask
Masks
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
With many of us having trouble accessing or affording medical-grade masks, cloth masking remains a bedrock layer of protection for pandemic living. Dr. Cassandra Pierre, an infectious disease physician at Boston Medical Center, cautions that “a dirty or ‘soiled’ mask can reduce the efficacy of the mask itself. It can also become an irritant to Read more…
What are the best masks for kids?
Families/Kids Masks
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
We know this is a HOT topic among parents sending their kids back to school right now, and we wanted to share some recommendations from aerosol scientist and Nerdy Girl favorite Dr. Linsey Marr and her colleague Dr. Aaron Prussin from Virginia Tech. We are posting their advice below: “The most important factors to consider Read more…
Will my kids get any protection if they wear a mask, but most other kids are not wearing one?
Families/Kids Masks
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Yes. A well-fitted mask can provide good protection for the wearer (though two-sided masking remains most effective). We know that plans to drop mask mandates in many schools have many parents of unvaccinated children on edge, especially with the rise of the more transmissible Delta variant. While we encourage parents to communicate concerns they Read more…
What do the new CDC mask guidelines really mean?
Masks
Verdena Jennings, DO
A: The take-home message is that mitigation works. What we have learned from four influenza pandemics, HIV, and SARS pandemics in the last 100 years is that taking steps to protect ourselves and others works. The CDC guidelines released earlier suggest that vaccinated people in virus hotspots across the country should wear masks indoors. This Read more…
NEW CDC MASK GUIDANCE
Masks
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
In recognition of the rising threat posed by the Delta variant, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today revised their guidance regarding mask use for vaccinated people. ➡️ Highlights of the new recommendations: 💥 Vaccinated people should wear a mask in public indoor settings if they are in an area of substantial Read more…
Confused about when to mask up?
Masks Staying Safe
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Confused about when to #MaskUp these days? We like this infographic from NPR‘s Goats & Soda highlighting several situations when you might want to continue mask-wearing if vaccinated, including…IF YOU FEEL LIKE IT! h/t Impact. Link to Goats and Soda Article Credit: Malaka Gharib/NPR Link to Original FB Post
If masks work, why can I still smell farts when I’m wearing one?
Masks Staying Safe Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL;DR. Masks work to prevent disease spread because they keep out the bigger particles and still let you breathe. Even though mask policies and behaviors are relaxing in many places right now (Summer 2021), we want to remind you of the benefits of mask wearing with this fun question from Summer 2020. If you Read more…
Do kids still have to wear masks?
Families/Kids Masks Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Link to Original FB Post
Coronaviruses are so small. Why does my mask help?
Masks Staying Safe
Verdena Jennings, DO
A: Because size really does matter. Here is the “Keep It Simple, Scientist” version of relative particle size. Many infections like COVID-19, the common cold, and flu are spread from person-to-person by respiratory droplets. That’s why it is good to cover your cough or sneeze. The spray that hits you when someone near you sneezes Read more…
CDC Mask Recommendation Update 5/14/21
Masks
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Q: What should I know about the new CDC recommendations allowing fully vaccinated people to lose the mask in most settings? A: The new CDC recommendations apply to fully vaccinated people only. This individual level policy change has complicated implications for population health. Like much of the last 15 months, nothing is written in stone. Read more…
What is the new guidance for wearing masks outdoors, particularly if we are vaccinated?
Masks Staying Safe Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Vaccinated people in the United States (US) only need to wear a mask outdoors in crowded settings (think sporting events, parades, and concerts). In other words, being vaccinated means you can get back to nearly normal outdoor activities just as the weather is warming up! Yeah!! TL;DR The new guidelines for mask use in Read more…
Do I still have to wear a mask outside?
Infection and Spread Masks
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: It depends. Remember that outside is much safer, but it’s not magic! ☀️ We’re all anxious to get outdoors as the weather improves. Shedding our masks along with our long pants is SO tempting. Because SARS-CoV-2 is most often spread through “swapping air” with others, ventilation is a key factor in transmission. 💨Outdoor air Read more…
Can’t I just give my nose a little break while I’m wearing my mask?
Masks
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
STILL worth repeating, after all these months! A: Nope. COVER THOSE SCHNOZZES! Why? The nose is often the first place the virus attaches and is a replication hotspot. This may be because ACE2 — the cell surface receptor that the virus uses to get into cells — is more abundant on nasal-lining cells and less Read more…
Please join our mission to fund facts and empower healthy decisions!
😷 Reminder: Masks can be worn safely by most children. There are very few reasons for children to be exempt from wearing a mask in school. 😶🌫️ There is a lot of confusion around who can qualify for a medical exemption from a mask, especially as children are getting back to school. Many hospitals and Read more…
New evidence shows mask wearing reduces COVID-19 infections in the community.
MasksAshley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A recent study examining strategies to increase mask wearing and the effect of mask wearing on the number of COVID-19 infections is a work of art. Those Nerdy Girls are celebrating this study for two reasons: Excellent scientific rigor and real life implications. The take home message from this great real-world study: Masks work in Read more…
Tips for (Properly!) Washing a Cloth Mask
Masks
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
With many of us having trouble accessing or affording medical-grade masks, cloth masking remains a bedrock layer of protection for pandemic living. Dr. Cassandra Pierre, an infectious disease physician at Boston Medical Center, cautions that “a dirty or ‘soiled’ mask can reduce the efficacy of the mask itself. It can also become an irritant to Read more…
What are the best masks for kids?
Families/Kids Masks
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
We know this is a HOT topic among parents sending their kids back to school right now, and we wanted to share some recommendations from aerosol scientist and Nerdy Girl favorite Dr. Linsey Marr and her colleague Dr. Aaron Prussin from Virginia Tech. We are posting their advice below: “The most important factors to consider Read more…
Will my kids get any protection if they wear a mask, but most other kids are not wearing one?
Families/Kids Masks
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Yes. A well-fitted mask can provide good protection for the wearer (though two-sided masking remains most effective). We know that plans to drop mask mandates in many schools have many parents of unvaccinated children on edge, especially with the rise of the more transmissible Delta variant. While we encourage parents to communicate concerns they Read more…
What do the new CDC mask guidelines really mean?
Masks
Verdena Jennings, DO
A: The take-home message is that mitigation works. What we have learned from four influenza pandemics, HIV, and SARS pandemics in the last 100 years is that taking steps to protect ourselves and others works. The CDC guidelines released earlier suggest that vaccinated people in virus hotspots across the country should wear masks indoors. This Read more…
NEW CDC MASK GUIDANCE
Masks
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
In recognition of the rising threat posed by the Delta variant, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today revised their guidance regarding mask use for vaccinated people. ➡️ Highlights of the new recommendations: 💥 Vaccinated people should wear a mask in public indoor settings if they are in an area of substantial Read more…
Confused about when to mask up?
Masks Staying Safe
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Confused about when to #MaskUp these days? We like this infographic from NPR‘s Goats & Soda highlighting several situations when you might want to continue mask-wearing if vaccinated, including…IF YOU FEEL LIKE IT! h/t Impact. Link to Goats and Soda Article Credit: Malaka Gharib/NPR Link to Original FB Post
If masks work, why can I still smell farts when I’m wearing one?
Masks Staying Safe Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL;DR. Masks work to prevent disease spread because they keep out the bigger particles and still let you breathe. Even though mask policies and behaviors are relaxing in many places right now (Summer 2021), we want to remind you of the benefits of mask wearing with this fun question from Summer 2020. If you Read more…
Do kids still have to wear masks?
Families/Kids Masks Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Link to Original FB Post
Coronaviruses are so small. Why does my mask help?
Masks Staying Safe
Verdena Jennings, DO
A: Because size really does matter. Here is the “Keep It Simple, Scientist” version of relative particle size. Many infections like COVID-19, the common cold, and flu are spread from person-to-person by respiratory droplets. That’s why it is good to cover your cough or sneeze. The spray that hits you when someone near you sneezes Read more…
CDC Mask Recommendation Update 5/14/21
Masks
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Q: What should I know about the new CDC recommendations allowing fully vaccinated people to lose the mask in most settings? A: The new CDC recommendations apply to fully vaccinated people only. This individual level policy change has complicated implications for population health. Like much of the last 15 months, nothing is written in stone. Read more…
What is the new guidance for wearing masks outdoors, particularly if we are vaccinated?
Masks Staying Safe Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Vaccinated people in the United States (US) only need to wear a mask outdoors in crowded settings (think sporting events, parades, and concerts). In other words, being vaccinated means you can get back to nearly normal outdoor activities just as the weather is warming up! Yeah!! TL;DR The new guidelines for mask use in Read more…
Do I still have to wear a mask outside?
Infection and Spread Masks
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: It depends. Remember that outside is much safer, but it’s not magic! ☀️ We’re all anxious to get outdoors as the weather improves. Shedding our masks along with our long pants is SO tempting. Because SARS-CoV-2 is most often spread through “swapping air” with others, ventilation is a key factor in transmission. 💨Outdoor air Read more…
Can’t I just give my nose a little break while I’m wearing my mask?
Masks
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
STILL worth repeating, after all these months! A: Nope. COVER THOSE SCHNOZZES! Why? The nose is often the first place the virus attaches and is a replication hotspot. This may be because ACE2 — the cell surface receptor that the virus uses to get into cells — is more abundant on nasal-lining cells and less Read more…
Please join our mission to fund facts and empower healthy decisions!
A recent study examining strategies to increase mask wearing and the effect of mask wearing on the number of COVID-19 infections is a work of art. Those Nerdy Girls are celebrating this study for two reasons: Excellent scientific rigor and real life implications. The take home message from this great real-world study: Masks work in Read more…
Tips for (Properly!) Washing a Cloth Mask
MasksLindsey Leininger, PhD MA
With many of us having trouble accessing or affording medical-grade masks, cloth masking remains a bedrock layer of protection for pandemic living. Dr. Cassandra Pierre, an infectious disease physician at Boston Medical Center, cautions that “a dirty or ‘soiled’ mask can reduce the efficacy of the mask itself. It can also become an irritant to Read more…
What are the best masks for kids?
Families/Kids Masks
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
We know this is a HOT topic among parents sending their kids back to school right now, and we wanted to share some recommendations from aerosol scientist and Nerdy Girl favorite Dr. Linsey Marr and her colleague Dr. Aaron Prussin from Virginia Tech. We are posting their advice below: “The most important factors to consider Read more…
Will my kids get any protection if they wear a mask, but most other kids are not wearing one?
Families/Kids Masks
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Yes. A well-fitted mask can provide good protection for the wearer (though two-sided masking remains most effective). We know that plans to drop mask mandates in many schools have many parents of unvaccinated children on edge, especially with the rise of the more transmissible Delta variant. While we encourage parents to communicate concerns they Read more…
What do the new CDC mask guidelines really mean?
Masks
Verdena Jennings, DO
A: The take-home message is that mitigation works. What we have learned from four influenza pandemics, HIV, and SARS pandemics in the last 100 years is that taking steps to protect ourselves and others works. The CDC guidelines released earlier suggest that vaccinated people in virus hotspots across the country should wear masks indoors. This Read more…
NEW CDC MASK GUIDANCE
Masks
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
In recognition of the rising threat posed by the Delta variant, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today revised their guidance regarding mask use for vaccinated people. ➡️ Highlights of the new recommendations: 💥 Vaccinated people should wear a mask in public indoor settings if they are in an area of substantial Read more…
Confused about when to mask up?
Masks Staying Safe
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Confused about when to #MaskUp these days? We like this infographic from NPR‘s Goats & Soda highlighting several situations when you might want to continue mask-wearing if vaccinated, including…IF YOU FEEL LIKE IT! h/t Impact. Link to Goats and Soda Article Credit: Malaka Gharib/NPR Link to Original FB Post
If masks work, why can I still smell farts when I’m wearing one?
Masks Staying Safe Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL;DR. Masks work to prevent disease spread because they keep out the bigger particles and still let you breathe. Even though mask policies and behaviors are relaxing in many places right now (Summer 2021), we want to remind you of the benefits of mask wearing with this fun question from Summer 2020. If you Read more…
Do kids still have to wear masks?
Families/Kids Masks Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Link to Original FB Post
Coronaviruses are so small. Why does my mask help?
Masks Staying Safe
Verdena Jennings, DO
A: Because size really does matter. Here is the “Keep It Simple, Scientist” version of relative particle size. Many infections like COVID-19, the common cold, and flu are spread from person-to-person by respiratory droplets. That’s why it is good to cover your cough or sneeze. The spray that hits you when someone near you sneezes Read more…
CDC Mask Recommendation Update 5/14/21
Masks
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Q: What should I know about the new CDC recommendations allowing fully vaccinated people to lose the mask in most settings? A: The new CDC recommendations apply to fully vaccinated people only. This individual level policy change has complicated implications for population health. Like much of the last 15 months, nothing is written in stone. Read more…
What is the new guidance for wearing masks outdoors, particularly if we are vaccinated?
Masks Staying Safe Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Vaccinated people in the United States (US) only need to wear a mask outdoors in crowded settings (think sporting events, parades, and concerts). In other words, being vaccinated means you can get back to nearly normal outdoor activities just as the weather is warming up! Yeah!! TL;DR The new guidelines for mask use in Read more…
Do I still have to wear a mask outside?
Infection and Spread Masks
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: It depends. Remember that outside is much safer, but it’s not magic! ☀️ We’re all anxious to get outdoors as the weather improves. Shedding our masks along with our long pants is SO tempting. Because SARS-CoV-2 is most often spread through “swapping air” with others, ventilation is a key factor in transmission. 💨Outdoor air Read more…
Can’t I just give my nose a little break while I’m wearing my mask?
Masks
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
STILL worth repeating, after all these months! A: Nope. COVER THOSE SCHNOZZES! Why? The nose is often the first place the virus attaches and is a replication hotspot. This may be because ACE2 — the cell surface receptor that the virus uses to get into cells — is more abundant on nasal-lining cells and less Read more…
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With many of us having trouble accessing or affording medical-grade masks, cloth masking remains a bedrock layer of protection for pandemic living. Dr. Cassandra Pierre, an infectious disease physician at Boston Medical Center, cautions that “a dirty or ‘soiled’ mask can reduce the efficacy of the mask itself. It can also become an irritant to Read more…
What are the best masks for kids?
Families/Kids MasksJennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
We know this is a HOT topic among parents sending their kids back to school right now, and we wanted to share some recommendations from aerosol scientist and Nerdy Girl favorite Dr. Linsey Marr and her colleague Dr. Aaron Prussin from Virginia Tech. We are posting their advice below: “The most important factors to consider Read more…
Will my kids get any protection if they wear a mask, but most other kids are not wearing one?
Families/Kids Masks
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Yes. A well-fitted mask can provide good protection for the wearer (though two-sided masking remains most effective). We know that plans to drop mask mandates in many schools have many parents of unvaccinated children on edge, especially with the rise of the more transmissible Delta variant. While we encourage parents to communicate concerns they Read more…
What do the new CDC mask guidelines really mean?
Masks
Verdena Jennings, DO
A: The take-home message is that mitigation works. What we have learned from four influenza pandemics, HIV, and SARS pandemics in the last 100 years is that taking steps to protect ourselves and others works. The CDC guidelines released earlier suggest that vaccinated people in virus hotspots across the country should wear masks indoors. This Read more…
NEW CDC MASK GUIDANCE
Masks
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
In recognition of the rising threat posed by the Delta variant, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today revised their guidance regarding mask use for vaccinated people. ➡️ Highlights of the new recommendations: 💥 Vaccinated people should wear a mask in public indoor settings if they are in an area of substantial Read more…
Confused about when to mask up?
Masks Staying Safe
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Confused about when to #MaskUp these days? We like this infographic from NPR‘s Goats & Soda highlighting several situations when you might want to continue mask-wearing if vaccinated, including…IF YOU FEEL LIKE IT! h/t Impact. Link to Goats and Soda Article Credit: Malaka Gharib/NPR Link to Original FB Post
If masks work, why can I still smell farts when I’m wearing one?
Masks Staying Safe Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL;DR. Masks work to prevent disease spread because they keep out the bigger particles and still let you breathe. Even though mask policies and behaviors are relaxing in many places right now (Summer 2021), we want to remind you of the benefits of mask wearing with this fun question from Summer 2020. If you Read more…
Do kids still have to wear masks?
Families/Kids Masks Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Link to Original FB Post
Coronaviruses are so small. Why does my mask help?
Masks Staying Safe
Verdena Jennings, DO
A: Because size really does matter. Here is the “Keep It Simple, Scientist” version of relative particle size. Many infections like COVID-19, the common cold, and flu are spread from person-to-person by respiratory droplets. That’s why it is good to cover your cough or sneeze. The spray that hits you when someone near you sneezes Read more…
CDC Mask Recommendation Update 5/14/21
Masks
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Q: What should I know about the new CDC recommendations allowing fully vaccinated people to lose the mask in most settings? A: The new CDC recommendations apply to fully vaccinated people only. This individual level policy change has complicated implications for population health. Like much of the last 15 months, nothing is written in stone. Read more…
What is the new guidance for wearing masks outdoors, particularly if we are vaccinated?
Masks Staying Safe Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Vaccinated people in the United States (US) only need to wear a mask outdoors in crowded settings (think sporting events, parades, and concerts). In other words, being vaccinated means you can get back to nearly normal outdoor activities just as the weather is warming up! Yeah!! TL;DR The new guidelines for mask use in Read more…
Do I still have to wear a mask outside?
Infection and Spread Masks
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: It depends. Remember that outside is much safer, but it’s not magic! ☀️ We’re all anxious to get outdoors as the weather improves. Shedding our masks along with our long pants is SO tempting. Because SARS-CoV-2 is most often spread through “swapping air” with others, ventilation is a key factor in transmission. 💨Outdoor air Read more…
Can’t I just give my nose a little break while I’m wearing my mask?
Masks
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
STILL worth repeating, after all these months! A: Nope. COVER THOSE SCHNOZZES! Why? The nose is often the first place the virus attaches and is a replication hotspot. This may be because ACE2 — the cell surface receptor that the virus uses to get into cells — is more abundant on nasal-lining cells and less Read more…
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We know this is a HOT topic among parents sending their kids back to school right now, and we wanted to share some recommendations from aerosol scientist and Nerdy Girl favorite Dr. Linsey Marr and her colleague Dr. Aaron Prussin from Virginia Tech. We are posting their advice below: “The most important factors to consider Read more…
Will my kids get any protection if they wear a mask, but most other kids are not wearing one?
Families/Kids MasksJennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Yes. A well-fitted mask can provide good protection for the wearer (though two-sided masking remains most effective). We know that plans to drop mask mandates in many schools have many parents of unvaccinated children on edge, especially with the rise of the more transmissible Delta variant. While we encourage parents to communicate concerns they Read more…
What do the new CDC mask guidelines really mean?
Masks
Verdena Jennings, DO
A: The take-home message is that mitigation works. What we have learned from four influenza pandemics, HIV, and SARS pandemics in the last 100 years is that taking steps to protect ourselves and others works. The CDC guidelines released earlier suggest that vaccinated people in virus hotspots across the country should wear masks indoors. This Read more…
NEW CDC MASK GUIDANCE
Masks
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
In recognition of the rising threat posed by the Delta variant, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today revised their guidance regarding mask use for vaccinated people. ➡️ Highlights of the new recommendations: 💥 Vaccinated people should wear a mask in public indoor settings if they are in an area of substantial Read more…
Confused about when to mask up?
Masks Staying Safe
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Confused about when to #MaskUp these days? We like this infographic from NPR‘s Goats & Soda highlighting several situations when you might want to continue mask-wearing if vaccinated, including…IF YOU FEEL LIKE IT! h/t Impact. Link to Goats and Soda Article Credit: Malaka Gharib/NPR Link to Original FB Post
If masks work, why can I still smell farts when I’m wearing one?
Masks Staying Safe Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL;DR. Masks work to prevent disease spread because they keep out the bigger particles and still let you breathe. Even though mask policies and behaviors are relaxing in many places right now (Summer 2021), we want to remind you of the benefits of mask wearing with this fun question from Summer 2020. If you Read more…
Do kids still have to wear masks?
Families/Kids Masks Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Link to Original FB Post
Coronaviruses are so small. Why does my mask help?
Masks Staying Safe
Verdena Jennings, DO
A: Because size really does matter. Here is the “Keep It Simple, Scientist” version of relative particle size. Many infections like COVID-19, the common cold, and flu are spread from person-to-person by respiratory droplets. That’s why it is good to cover your cough or sneeze. The spray that hits you when someone near you sneezes Read more…
CDC Mask Recommendation Update 5/14/21
Masks
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Q: What should I know about the new CDC recommendations allowing fully vaccinated people to lose the mask in most settings? A: The new CDC recommendations apply to fully vaccinated people only. This individual level policy change has complicated implications for population health. Like much of the last 15 months, nothing is written in stone. Read more…
What is the new guidance for wearing masks outdoors, particularly if we are vaccinated?
Masks Staying Safe Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Vaccinated people in the United States (US) only need to wear a mask outdoors in crowded settings (think sporting events, parades, and concerts). In other words, being vaccinated means you can get back to nearly normal outdoor activities just as the weather is warming up! Yeah!! TL;DR The new guidelines for mask use in Read more…
Do I still have to wear a mask outside?
Infection and Spread Masks
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: It depends. Remember that outside is much safer, but it’s not magic! ☀️ We’re all anxious to get outdoors as the weather improves. Shedding our masks along with our long pants is SO tempting. Because SARS-CoV-2 is most often spread through “swapping air” with others, ventilation is a key factor in transmission. 💨Outdoor air Read more…
Can’t I just give my nose a little break while I’m wearing my mask?
Masks
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
STILL worth repeating, after all these months! A: Nope. COVER THOSE SCHNOZZES! Why? The nose is often the first place the virus attaches and is a replication hotspot. This may be because ACE2 — the cell surface receptor that the virus uses to get into cells — is more abundant on nasal-lining cells and less Read more…
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A: Yes. A well-fitted mask can provide good protection for the wearer (though two-sided masking remains most effective). We know that plans to drop mask mandates in many schools have many parents of unvaccinated children on edge, especially with the rise of the more transmissible Delta variant. While we encourage parents to communicate concerns they Read more…
What do the new CDC mask guidelines really mean?
MasksVerdena Jennings, DO
A: The take-home message is that mitigation works. What we have learned from four influenza pandemics, HIV, and SARS pandemics in the last 100 years is that taking steps to protect ourselves and others works. The CDC guidelines released earlier suggest that vaccinated people in virus hotspots across the country should wear masks indoors. This Read more…
NEW CDC MASK GUIDANCE
Masks
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
In recognition of the rising threat posed by the Delta variant, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today revised their guidance regarding mask use for vaccinated people. ➡️ Highlights of the new recommendations: 💥 Vaccinated people should wear a mask in public indoor settings if they are in an area of substantial Read more…
Confused about when to mask up?
Masks Staying Safe
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Confused about when to #MaskUp these days? We like this infographic from NPR‘s Goats & Soda highlighting several situations when you might want to continue mask-wearing if vaccinated, including…IF YOU FEEL LIKE IT! h/t Impact. Link to Goats and Soda Article Credit: Malaka Gharib/NPR Link to Original FB Post
If masks work, why can I still smell farts when I’m wearing one?
Masks Staying Safe Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL;DR. Masks work to prevent disease spread because they keep out the bigger particles and still let you breathe. Even though mask policies and behaviors are relaxing in many places right now (Summer 2021), we want to remind you of the benefits of mask wearing with this fun question from Summer 2020. If you Read more…
Do kids still have to wear masks?
Families/Kids Masks Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Link to Original FB Post
Coronaviruses are so small. Why does my mask help?
Masks Staying Safe
Verdena Jennings, DO
A: Because size really does matter. Here is the “Keep It Simple, Scientist” version of relative particle size. Many infections like COVID-19, the common cold, and flu are spread from person-to-person by respiratory droplets. That’s why it is good to cover your cough or sneeze. The spray that hits you when someone near you sneezes Read more…
CDC Mask Recommendation Update 5/14/21
Masks
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Q: What should I know about the new CDC recommendations allowing fully vaccinated people to lose the mask in most settings? A: The new CDC recommendations apply to fully vaccinated people only. This individual level policy change has complicated implications for population health. Like much of the last 15 months, nothing is written in stone. Read more…
What is the new guidance for wearing masks outdoors, particularly if we are vaccinated?
Masks Staying Safe Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Vaccinated people in the United States (US) only need to wear a mask outdoors in crowded settings (think sporting events, parades, and concerts). In other words, being vaccinated means you can get back to nearly normal outdoor activities just as the weather is warming up! Yeah!! TL;DR The new guidelines for mask use in Read more…
Do I still have to wear a mask outside?
Infection and Spread Masks
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: It depends. Remember that outside is much safer, but it’s not magic! ☀️ We’re all anxious to get outdoors as the weather improves. Shedding our masks along with our long pants is SO tempting. Because SARS-CoV-2 is most often spread through “swapping air” with others, ventilation is a key factor in transmission. 💨Outdoor air Read more…
Can’t I just give my nose a little break while I’m wearing my mask?
Masks
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
STILL worth repeating, after all these months! A: Nope. COVER THOSE SCHNOZZES! Why? The nose is often the first place the virus attaches and is a replication hotspot. This may be because ACE2 — the cell surface receptor that the virus uses to get into cells — is more abundant on nasal-lining cells and less Read more…
Please join our mission to fund facts and empower healthy decisions!
A: The take-home message is that mitigation works. What we have learned from four influenza pandemics, HIV, and SARS pandemics in the last 100 years is that taking steps to protect ourselves and others works. The CDC guidelines released earlier suggest that vaccinated people in virus hotspots across the country should wear masks indoors. This Read more…
NEW CDC MASK GUIDANCE
MasksJennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
In recognition of the rising threat posed by the Delta variant, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today revised their guidance regarding mask use for vaccinated people. ➡️ Highlights of the new recommendations: 💥 Vaccinated people should wear a mask in public indoor settings if they are in an area of substantial Read more…
Confused about when to mask up?
Masks Staying Safe
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Confused about when to #MaskUp these days? We like this infographic from NPR‘s Goats & Soda highlighting several situations when you might want to continue mask-wearing if vaccinated, including…IF YOU FEEL LIKE IT! h/t Impact. Link to Goats and Soda Article Credit: Malaka Gharib/NPR Link to Original FB Post
If masks work, why can I still smell farts when I’m wearing one?
Masks Staying Safe Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL;DR. Masks work to prevent disease spread because they keep out the bigger particles and still let you breathe. Even though mask policies and behaviors are relaxing in many places right now (Summer 2021), we want to remind you of the benefits of mask wearing with this fun question from Summer 2020. If you Read more…
Do kids still have to wear masks?
Families/Kids Masks Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Link to Original FB Post
Coronaviruses are so small. Why does my mask help?
Masks Staying Safe
Verdena Jennings, DO
A: Because size really does matter. Here is the “Keep It Simple, Scientist” version of relative particle size. Many infections like COVID-19, the common cold, and flu are spread from person-to-person by respiratory droplets. That’s why it is good to cover your cough or sneeze. The spray that hits you when someone near you sneezes Read more…
CDC Mask Recommendation Update 5/14/21
Masks
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Q: What should I know about the new CDC recommendations allowing fully vaccinated people to lose the mask in most settings? A: The new CDC recommendations apply to fully vaccinated people only. This individual level policy change has complicated implications for population health. Like much of the last 15 months, nothing is written in stone. Read more…
What is the new guidance for wearing masks outdoors, particularly if we are vaccinated?
Masks Staying Safe Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Vaccinated people in the United States (US) only need to wear a mask outdoors in crowded settings (think sporting events, parades, and concerts). In other words, being vaccinated means you can get back to nearly normal outdoor activities just as the weather is warming up! Yeah!! TL;DR The new guidelines for mask use in Read more…
Do I still have to wear a mask outside?
Infection and Spread Masks
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: It depends. Remember that outside is much safer, but it’s not magic! ☀️ We’re all anxious to get outdoors as the weather improves. Shedding our masks along with our long pants is SO tempting. Because SARS-CoV-2 is most often spread through “swapping air” with others, ventilation is a key factor in transmission. 💨Outdoor air Read more…
Can’t I just give my nose a little break while I’m wearing my mask?
Masks
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
STILL worth repeating, after all these months! A: Nope. COVER THOSE SCHNOZZES! Why? The nose is often the first place the virus attaches and is a replication hotspot. This may be because ACE2 — the cell surface receptor that the virus uses to get into cells — is more abundant on nasal-lining cells and less Read more…
Please join our mission to fund facts and empower healthy decisions!
In recognition of the rising threat posed by the Delta variant, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today revised their guidance regarding mask use for vaccinated people. ➡️ Highlights of the new recommendations: 💥 Vaccinated people should wear a mask in public indoor settings if they are in an area of substantial Read more…
Confused about when to mask up?
Masks Staying SafeJennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Confused about when to #MaskUp these days? We like this infographic from NPR‘s Goats & Soda highlighting several situations when you might want to continue mask-wearing if vaccinated, including…IF YOU FEEL LIKE IT! h/t Impact. Link to Goats and Soda Article Credit: Malaka Gharib/NPR Link to Original FB Post
If masks work, why can I still smell farts when I’m wearing one?
Masks Staying Safe Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL;DR. Masks work to prevent disease spread because they keep out the bigger particles and still let you breathe. Even though mask policies and behaviors are relaxing in many places right now (Summer 2021), we want to remind you of the benefits of mask wearing with this fun question from Summer 2020. If you Read more…
Do kids still have to wear masks?
Families/Kids Masks Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Link to Original FB Post
Coronaviruses are so small. Why does my mask help?
Masks Staying Safe
Verdena Jennings, DO
A: Because size really does matter. Here is the “Keep It Simple, Scientist” version of relative particle size. Many infections like COVID-19, the common cold, and flu are spread from person-to-person by respiratory droplets. That’s why it is good to cover your cough or sneeze. The spray that hits you when someone near you sneezes Read more…
CDC Mask Recommendation Update 5/14/21
Masks
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Q: What should I know about the new CDC recommendations allowing fully vaccinated people to lose the mask in most settings? A: The new CDC recommendations apply to fully vaccinated people only. This individual level policy change has complicated implications for population health. Like much of the last 15 months, nothing is written in stone. Read more…
What is the new guidance for wearing masks outdoors, particularly if we are vaccinated?
Masks Staying Safe Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Vaccinated people in the United States (US) only need to wear a mask outdoors in crowded settings (think sporting events, parades, and concerts). In other words, being vaccinated means you can get back to nearly normal outdoor activities just as the weather is warming up! Yeah!! TL;DR The new guidelines for mask use in Read more…
Do I still have to wear a mask outside?
Infection and Spread Masks
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: It depends. Remember that outside is much safer, but it’s not magic! ☀️ We’re all anxious to get outdoors as the weather improves. Shedding our masks along with our long pants is SO tempting. Because SARS-CoV-2 is most often spread through “swapping air” with others, ventilation is a key factor in transmission. 💨Outdoor air Read more…
Can’t I just give my nose a little break while I’m wearing my mask?
Masks
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
STILL worth repeating, after all these months! A: Nope. COVER THOSE SCHNOZZES! Why? The nose is often the first place the virus attaches and is a replication hotspot. This may be because ACE2 — the cell surface receptor that the virus uses to get into cells — is more abundant on nasal-lining cells and less Read more…
Please join our mission to fund facts and empower healthy decisions!
Confused about when to #MaskUp these days? We like this infographic from NPR‘s Goats & Soda highlighting several situations when you might want to continue mask-wearing if vaccinated, including…IF YOU FEEL LIKE IT! h/t Impact. Link to Goats and Soda Article Credit: Malaka Gharib/NPR Link to Original FB Post
If masks work, why can I still smell farts when I’m wearing one?
Masks Staying Safe Uncertainty and MisinformationLauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL;DR. Masks work to prevent disease spread because they keep out the bigger particles and still let you breathe. Even though mask policies and behaviors are relaxing in many places right now (Summer 2021), we want to remind you of the benefits of mask wearing with this fun question from Summer 2020. If you Read more…
Do kids still have to wear masks?
Families/Kids Masks Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Link to Original FB Post
Coronaviruses are so small. Why does my mask help?
Masks Staying Safe
Verdena Jennings, DO
A: Because size really does matter. Here is the “Keep It Simple, Scientist” version of relative particle size. Many infections like COVID-19, the common cold, and flu are spread from person-to-person by respiratory droplets. That’s why it is good to cover your cough or sneeze. The spray that hits you when someone near you sneezes Read more…
CDC Mask Recommendation Update 5/14/21
Masks
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Q: What should I know about the new CDC recommendations allowing fully vaccinated people to lose the mask in most settings? A: The new CDC recommendations apply to fully vaccinated people only. This individual level policy change has complicated implications for population health. Like much of the last 15 months, nothing is written in stone. Read more…
What is the new guidance for wearing masks outdoors, particularly if we are vaccinated?
Masks Staying Safe Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Vaccinated people in the United States (US) only need to wear a mask outdoors in crowded settings (think sporting events, parades, and concerts). In other words, being vaccinated means you can get back to nearly normal outdoor activities just as the weather is warming up! Yeah!! TL;DR The new guidelines for mask use in Read more…
Do I still have to wear a mask outside?
Infection and Spread Masks
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: It depends. Remember that outside is much safer, but it’s not magic! ☀️ We’re all anxious to get outdoors as the weather improves. Shedding our masks along with our long pants is SO tempting. Because SARS-CoV-2 is most often spread through “swapping air” with others, ventilation is a key factor in transmission. 💨Outdoor air Read more…
Can’t I just give my nose a little break while I’m wearing my mask?
Masks
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
STILL worth repeating, after all these months! A: Nope. COVER THOSE SCHNOZZES! Why? The nose is often the first place the virus attaches and is a replication hotspot. This may be because ACE2 — the cell surface receptor that the virus uses to get into cells — is more abundant on nasal-lining cells and less Read more…
Please join our mission to fund facts and empower healthy decisions!
A: TL;DR. Masks work to prevent disease spread because they keep out the bigger particles and still let you breathe. Even though mask policies and behaviors are relaxing in many places right now (Summer 2021), we want to remind you of the benefits of mask wearing with this fun question from Summer 2020. If you Read more…
Do kids still have to wear masks?
Families/Kids Masks VideosMalia Jones, PhD MPH
Link to Original FB Post
Coronaviruses are so small. Why does my mask help?
Masks Staying Safe
Verdena Jennings, DO
A: Because size really does matter. Here is the “Keep It Simple, Scientist” version of relative particle size. Many infections like COVID-19, the common cold, and flu are spread from person-to-person by respiratory droplets. That’s why it is good to cover your cough or sneeze. The spray that hits you when someone near you sneezes Read more…
CDC Mask Recommendation Update 5/14/21
Masks
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Q: What should I know about the new CDC recommendations allowing fully vaccinated people to lose the mask in most settings? A: The new CDC recommendations apply to fully vaccinated people only. This individual level policy change has complicated implications for population health. Like much of the last 15 months, nothing is written in stone. Read more…
What is the new guidance for wearing masks outdoors, particularly if we are vaccinated?
Masks Staying Safe Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Vaccinated people in the United States (US) only need to wear a mask outdoors in crowded settings (think sporting events, parades, and concerts). In other words, being vaccinated means you can get back to nearly normal outdoor activities just as the weather is warming up! Yeah!! TL;DR The new guidelines for mask use in Read more…
Do I still have to wear a mask outside?
Infection and Spread Masks
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: It depends. Remember that outside is much safer, but it’s not magic! ☀️ We’re all anxious to get outdoors as the weather improves. Shedding our masks along with our long pants is SO tempting. Because SARS-CoV-2 is most often spread through “swapping air” with others, ventilation is a key factor in transmission. 💨Outdoor air Read more…
Can’t I just give my nose a little break while I’m wearing my mask?
Masks
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
STILL worth repeating, after all these months! A: Nope. COVER THOSE SCHNOZZES! Why? The nose is often the first place the virus attaches and is a replication hotspot. This may be because ACE2 — the cell surface receptor that the virus uses to get into cells — is more abundant on nasal-lining cells and less Read more…
Please join our mission to fund facts and empower healthy decisions!
Link to Original FB Post
Coronaviruses are so small. Why does my mask help?
Masks Staying SafeVerdena Jennings, DO
A: Because size really does matter. Here is the “Keep It Simple, Scientist” version of relative particle size. Many infections like COVID-19, the common cold, and flu are spread from person-to-person by respiratory droplets. That’s why it is good to cover your cough or sneeze. The spray that hits you when someone near you sneezes Read more…
CDC Mask Recommendation Update 5/14/21
Masks
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Q: What should I know about the new CDC recommendations allowing fully vaccinated people to lose the mask in most settings? A: The new CDC recommendations apply to fully vaccinated people only. This individual level policy change has complicated implications for population health. Like much of the last 15 months, nothing is written in stone. Read more…
What is the new guidance for wearing masks outdoors, particularly if we are vaccinated?
Masks Staying Safe Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Vaccinated people in the United States (US) only need to wear a mask outdoors in crowded settings (think sporting events, parades, and concerts). In other words, being vaccinated means you can get back to nearly normal outdoor activities just as the weather is warming up! Yeah!! TL;DR The new guidelines for mask use in Read more…
Do I still have to wear a mask outside?
Infection and Spread Masks
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: It depends. Remember that outside is much safer, but it’s not magic! ☀️ We’re all anxious to get outdoors as the weather improves. Shedding our masks along with our long pants is SO tempting. Because SARS-CoV-2 is most often spread through “swapping air” with others, ventilation is a key factor in transmission. 💨Outdoor air Read more…
Can’t I just give my nose a little break while I’m wearing my mask?
Masks
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
STILL worth repeating, after all these months! A: Nope. COVER THOSE SCHNOZZES! Why? The nose is often the first place the virus attaches and is a replication hotspot. This may be because ACE2 — the cell surface receptor that the virus uses to get into cells — is more abundant on nasal-lining cells and less Read more…
Please join our mission to fund facts and empower healthy decisions!
A: Because size really does matter. Here is the “Keep It Simple, Scientist” version of relative particle size. Many infections like COVID-19, the common cold, and flu are spread from person-to-person by respiratory droplets. That’s why it is good to cover your cough or sneeze. The spray that hits you when someone near you sneezes Read more…
CDC Mask Recommendation Update 5/14/21
MasksAshley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Q: What should I know about the new CDC recommendations allowing fully vaccinated people to lose the mask in most settings? A: The new CDC recommendations apply to fully vaccinated people only. This individual level policy change has complicated implications for population health. Like much of the last 15 months, nothing is written in stone. Read more…
What is the new guidance for wearing masks outdoors, particularly if we are vaccinated?
Masks Staying Safe Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Vaccinated people in the United States (US) only need to wear a mask outdoors in crowded settings (think sporting events, parades, and concerts). In other words, being vaccinated means you can get back to nearly normal outdoor activities just as the weather is warming up! Yeah!! TL;DR The new guidelines for mask use in Read more…
Do I still have to wear a mask outside?
Infection and Spread Masks
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: It depends. Remember that outside is much safer, but it’s not magic! ☀️ We’re all anxious to get outdoors as the weather improves. Shedding our masks along with our long pants is SO tempting. Because SARS-CoV-2 is most often spread through “swapping air” with others, ventilation is a key factor in transmission. 💨Outdoor air Read more…
Can’t I just give my nose a little break while I’m wearing my mask?
Masks
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
STILL worth repeating, after all these months! A: Nope. COVER THOSE SCHNOZZES! Why? The nose is often the first place the virus attaches and is a replication hotspot. This may be because ACE2 — the cell surface receptor that the virus uses to get into cells — is more abundant on nasal-lining cells and less Read more…
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Q: What should I know about the new CDC recommendations allowing fully vaccinated people to lose the mask in most settings? A: The new CDC recommendations apply to fully vaccinated people only. This individual level policy change has complicated implications for population health. Like much of the last 15 months, nothing is written in stone. Read more…
What is the new guidance for wearing masks outdoors, particularly if we are vaccinated?
Masks Staying Safe VaccinesAmanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Vaccinated people in the United States (US) only need to wear a mask outdoors in crowded settings (think sporting events, parades, and concerts). In other words, being vaccinated means you can get back to nearly normal outdoor activities just as the weather is warming up! Yeah!! TL;DR The new guidelines for mask use in Read more…
Do I still have to wear a mask outside?
Infection and Spread Masks
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: It depends. Remember that outside is much safer, but it’s not magic! ☀️ We’re all anxious to get outdoors as the weather improves. Shedding our masks along with our long pants is SO tempting. Because SARS-CoV-2 is most often spread through “swapping air” with others, ventilation is a key factor in transmission. 💨Outdoor air Read more…
Can’t I just give my nose a little break while I’m wearing my mask?
Masks
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
STILL worth repeating, after all these months! A: Nope. COVER THOSE SCHNOZZES! Why? The nose is often the first place the virus attaches and is a replication hotspot. This may be because ACE2 — the cell surface receptor that the virus uses to get into cells — is more abundant on nasal-lining cells and less Read more…
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A: Vaccinated people in the United States (US) only need to wear a mask outdoors in crowded settings (think sporting events, parades, and concerts). In other words, being vaccinated means you can get back to nearly normal outdoor activities just as the weather is warming up! Yeah!! TL;DR The new guidelines for mask use in Read more…
Do I still have to wear a mask outside?
Infection and Spread MasksJennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: It depends. Remember that outside is much safer, but it’s not magic! ☀️ We’re all anxious to get outdoors as the weather improves. Shedding our masks along with our long pants is SO tempting. Because SARS-CoV-2 is most often spread through “swapping air” with others, ventilation is a key factor in transmission. 💨Outdoor air Read more…
Can’t I just give my nose a little break while I’m wearing my mask?
Masks
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
STILL worth repeating, after all these months! A: Nope. COVER THOSE SCHNOZZES! Why? The nose is often the first place the virus attaches and is a replication hotspot. This may be because ACE2 — the cell surface receptor that the virus uses to get into cells — is more abundant on nasal-lining cells and less Read more…
A: It depends. Remember that outside is much safer, but it’s not magic! ☀️ We’re all anxious to get outdoors as the weather improves. Shedding our masks along with our long pants is SO tempting. Because SARS-CoV-2 is most often spread through “swapping air” with others, ventilation is a key factor in transmission. 💨Outdoor air Read more…
Can’t I just give my nose a little break while I’m wearing my mask?
MasksJennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
STILL worth repeating, after all these months! A: Nope. COVER THOSE SCHNOZZES! Why? The nose is often the first place the virus attaches and is a replication hotspot. This may be because ACE2 — the cell surface receptor that the virus uses to get into cells — is more abundant on nasal-lining cells and less Read more…
STILL worth repeating, after all these months! A: Nope. COVER THOSE SCHNOZZES! Why? The nose is often the first place the virus attaches and is a replication hotspot. This may be because ACE2 — the cell surface receptor that the virus uses to get into cells — is more abundant on nasal-lining cells and less Read more…
