¿Qué tan bien funcionan las pruebas rápidas de antígenos para detectar COVID-19? ¿Es suficiente una sola prueba de antígeno?
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Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
Las pruebas rápidas de antígenos de COVID-19 detectan muy bien el virus SARS-CoV-2 cuando se usan en el momento adecuado, es decir, cuando los niveles virales son altos. La repetición de la prueba es una forma poderosa de detectar más infecciones por SARS-CoV-2 y reducir los falsos negativos (un falso negativo ocurre cuando el resultado …
October 11, 2022
Can the COVID-19 vaccine or booster cause me to get a false positive COVID-19 test result?
Testing and Contact Tracing Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: No. Totally impossible. TL; DR: COVID-19 tests detect presence of the actual virus, which is not contained in any COVID-19 vaccine, and the vaccines cannot cause a false positive result on these tests. COVID-19 vaccines *do not* contain any SARS-CoV-2 virus, they just teach our immune system to make antibodies against the *spike protein* …
September 15, 2022
Should I throw out my “expired” COVID-19 rapid antigen tests?
Testing and Contact Tracing
Chana Davis, PhD, Contributing Writer
A) Not so fast!🛑 Before you toss those tests, check online for an expiration date extension. There’s a good chance that the true expiration date is well beyond the date printed on the box. To hunt down extended expiration dates and understand why they can be moving targets, read on: In the United States, 13 …
September 8, 2022
Q: What’s the update on COVID-sniffing dogs?
Testing and Contact Tracing Travel
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL;DR. Dogs have proven their awesome ability to identify the smell of COVID-19 patients, but the logistics and cost are slowing down widespread implementation. As we’ve reported in prior posts, medical detection dogs have the miraculous capacity to sniff out COVID-19 patients from their sweat, saliva, or urine. This super sniffing power may allow …
September 6, 2022
🌟🌟Free COVID-19 rapid test kit ALERT🌟🌟
Testing and Contact Tracing
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
Do you live in WI, MN or WA? You can get up to 5 free rapid tests sent to your household now (varies by State)! Here are the steps: 1. Go to sayyescovidhometest.org 2. Enter your zip code to confirm eligibility 3. Click on ‘Send Me My Tests’ button 4. Enter your address information and …
August 29, 2022
Last Chance for US Households to Order Free Rapid Tests
Testing and Contact Tracing
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
LAST CHANCE for U.S. households to place an order for free COVID-19 rapid tests mailed straight to your door. According to the website, “Ordering through this program will be suspended on Friday, September 2 because Congress hasn’t provided additional funding to replenish the nation’s stockpile of tests.” Every home in the U.S. is eligible to …
August 24, 2022
How well do COVID-19 rapid antigen tests work? Is a single antigen test enough?
Testing and Contact Tracing
Chana Davis, PhD, Contributing Writer
COVID-19 rapid antigen tests detect the SARS-CoV-2 virus very well when used at the right time – when viral levels are high. Repeat (serial) testing is a powerful way to catch more SARS-CoV-2 infections and reduce false negatives. In a recent study, COVID-19 rapid antigen tests detected the virus roughly 80% of the time when …
August 2, 2022
I suspect that my kids may have been exposed to COVID-19 at summer camp. What can I do to protect my family and my community from the risk of infection?
Families/Kids Staying Safe Testing and Contact Tracing
Thanks to guest author Dr. Katie Schenk (who recently picked up her kids at camp) for offering to write this post. It’s a great American summer tradition: sleepaway camp! Campfires, singing, sports, smores, and now… COVID-19? Despite best intentions and precautions, the BA.5 surge has already contributed to many COVID-19 outbreaks at summer camp. Camps …
July 27, 2022
What is going on with Paxlovid rebound?
Testing and Contact Tracing Treatments
Chana Davis, PhD, Contributing Writer
A: Some people who use Paxlovid to treat COVID-19 experience a “rebound”, which is like a bad sequel that debuts 2-14 days after recovery. Once again, you’re testing positive with rapid antigen tests and /or feeling crummy. You’re also potentially contagious. While a COVID-19 rebound can be really frustrating, Paxlovid is still highly effective at …
July 8, 2022
Dear Pandemic Live Q&A 07-08-22
Families/Kids Long COVID Socializing Staying Safe Testing and Contact Tracing Vaccines Videos
Those Nerdy Girls will answer questions about long COVID, outdoor transmission, rapid antigen testing, and more. Featuring: Amanda Simanek, PhD, MPH, DP Founding Member Chana Davis, PhD – DP Contributing Writer ➡️ Welcome, Intros, and chit chat (0:00-0:53) ➡️ Should I vaccinate my child against COVID-19? (0:54-3:39) Check out this link to the live Q&A …
Las pruebas rápidas de antígenos de COVID-19 detectan muy bien el virus SARS-CoV-2 cuando se usan en el momento adecuado, es decir, cuando los niveles virales son altos. La repetición de la prueba es una forma poderosa de detectar más infecciones por SARS-CoV-2 y reducir los falsos negativos (un falso negativo ocurre cuando el resultado …
Can the COVID-19 vaccine or booster cause me to get a false positive COVID-19 test result?
Testing and Contact Tracing Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: No. Totally impossible. TL; DR: COVID-19 tests detect presence of the actual virus, which is not contained in any COVID-19 vaccine, and the vaccines cannot cause a false positive result on these tests. COVID-19 vaccines *do not* contain any SARS-CoV-2 virus, they just teach our immune system to make antibodies against the *spike protein* …
September 15, 2022
Should I throw out my “expired” COVID-19 rapid antigen tests?
Testing and Contact Tracing
Chana Davis, PhD, Contributing Writer
A) Not so fast!🛑 Before you toss those tests, check online for an expiration date extension. There’s a good chance that the true expiration date is well beyond the date printed on the box. To hunt down extended expiration dates and understand why they can be moving targets, read on: In the United States, 13 …
September 8, 2022
Q: What’s the update on COVID-sniffing dogs?
Testing and Contact Tracing Travel
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL;DR. Dogs have proven their awesome ability to identify the smell of COVID-19 patients, but the logistics and cost are slowing down widespread implementation. As we’ve reported in prior posts, medical detection dogs have the miraculous capacity to sniff out COVID-19 patients from their sweat, saliva, or urine. This super sniffing power may allow …
September 6, 2022
🌟🌟Free COVID-19 rapid test kit ALERT🌟🌟
Testing and Contact Tracing
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
Do you live in WI, MN or WA? You can get up to 5 free rapid tests sent to your household now (varies by State)! Here are the steps: 1. Go to sayyescovidhometest.org 2. Enter your zip code to confirm eligibility 3. Click on ‘Send Me My Tests’ button 4. Enter your address information and …
August 29, 2022
Last Chance for US Households to Order Free Rapid Tests
Testing and Contact Tracing
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
LAST CHANCE for U.S. households to place an order for free COVID-19 rapid tests mailed straight to your door. According to the website, “Ordering through this program will be suspended on Friday, September 2 because Congress hasn’t provided additional funding to replenish the nation’s stockpile of tests.” Every home in the U.S. is eligible to …
August 24, 2022
How well do COVID-19 rapid antigen tests work? Is a single antigen test enough?
Testing and Contact Tracing
Chana Davis, PhD, Contributing Writer
COVID-19 rapid antigen tests detect the SARS-CoV-2 virus very well when used at the right time – when viral levels are high. Repeat (serial) testing is a powerful way to catch more SARS-CoV-2 infections and reduce false negatives. In a recent study, COVID-19 rapid antigen tests detected the virus roughly 80% of the time when …
August 2, 2022
I suspect that my kids may have been exposed to COVID-19 at summer camp. What can I do to protect my family and my community from the risk of infection?
Families/Kids Staying Safe Testing and Contact Tracing
Thanks to guest author Dr. Katie Schenk (who recently picked up her kids at camp) for offering to write this post. It’s a great American summer tradition: sleepaway camp! Campfires, singing, sports, smores, and now… COVID-19? Despite best intentions and precautions, the BA.5 surge has already contributed to many COVID-19 outbreaks at summer camp. Camps …
July 27, 2022
What is going on with Paxlovid rebound?
Testing and Contact Tracing Treatments
Chana Davis, PhD, Contributing Writer
A: Some people who use Paxlovid to treat COVID-19 experience a “rebound”, which is like a bad sequel that debuts 2-14 days after recovery. Once again, you’re testing positive with rapid antigen tests and /or feeling crummy. You’re also potentially contagious. While a COVID-19 rebound can be really frustrating, Paxlovid is still highly effective at …
July 8, 2022
Dear Pandemic Live Q&A 07-08-22
Families/Kids Long COVID Socializing Staying Safe Testing and Contact Tracing Vaccines Videos
Those Nerdy Girls will answer questions about long COVID, outdoor transmission, rapid antigen testing, and more. Featuring: Amanda Simanek, PhD, MPH, DP Founding Member Chana Davis, PhD – DP Contributing Writer ➡️ Welcome, Intros, and chit chat (0:00-0:53) ➡️ Should I vaccinate my child against COVID-19? (0:54-3:39) Check out this link to the live Q&A …
A: No. Totally impossible. TL; DR: COVID-19 tests detect presence of the actual virus, which is not contained in any COVID-19 vaccine, and the vaccines cannot cause a false positive result on these tests. COVID-19 vaccines *do not* contain any SARS-CoV-2 virus, they just teach our immune system to make antibodies against the *spike protein* …
Should I throw out my “expired” COVID-19 rapid antigen tests?
Testing and Contact Tracing
Chana Davis, PhD, Contributing Writer
A) Not so fast!🛑 Before you toss those tests, check online for an expiration date extension. There’s a good chance that the true expiration date is well beyond the date printed on the box. To hunt down extended expiration dates and understand why they can be moving targets, read on: In the United States, 13 …
September 8, 2022
Q: What’s the update on COVID-sniffing dogs?
Testing and Contact Tracing Travel
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL;DR. Dogs have proven their awesome ability to identify the smell of COVID-19 patients, but the logistics and cost are slowing down widespread implementation. As we’ve reported in prior posts, medical detection dogs have the miraculous capacity to sniff out COVID-19 patients from their sweat, saliva, or urine. This super sniffing power may allow …
September 6, 2022
🌟🌟Free COVID-19 rapid test kit ALERT🌟🌟
Testing and Contact Tracing
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
Do you live in WI, MN or WA? You can get up to 5 free rapid tests sent to your household now (varies by State)! Here are the steps: 1. Go to sayyescovidhometest.org 2. Enter your zip code to confirm eligibility 3. Click on ‘Send Me My Tests’ button 4. Enter your address information and …
August 29, 2022
Last Chance for US Households to Order Free Rapid Tests
Testing and Contact Tracing
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
LAST CHANCE for U.S. households to place an order for free COVID-19 rapid tests mailed straight to your door. According to the website, “Ordering through this program will be suspended on Friday, September 2 because Congress hasn’t provided additional funding to replenish the nation’s stockpile of tests.” Every home in the U.S. is eligible to …
August 24, 2022
How well do COVID-19 rapid antigen tests work? Is a single antigen test enough?
Testing and Contact Tracing
Chana Davis, PhD, Contributing Writer
COVID-19 rapid antigen tests detect the SARS-CoV-2 virus very well when used at the right time – when viral levels are high. Repeat (serial) testing is a powerful way to catch more SARS-CoV-2 infections and reduce false negatives. In a recent study, COVID-19 rapid antigen tests detected the virus roughly 80% of the time when …
August 2, 2022
I suspect that my kids may have been exposed to COVID-19 at summer camp. What can I do to protect my family and my community from the risk of infection?
Families/Kids Staying Safe Testing and Contact Tracing
Thanks to guest author Dr. Katie Schenk (who recently picked up her kids at camp) for offering to write this post. It’s a great American summer tradition: sleepaway camp! Campfires, singing, sports, smores, and now… COVID-19? Despite best intentions and precautions, the BA.5 surge has already contributed to many COVID-19 outbreaks at summer camp. Camps …
July 27, 2022
What is going on with Paxlovid rebound?
Testing and Contact Tracing Treatments
Chana Davis, PhD, Contributing Writer
A: Some people who use Paxlovid to treat COVID-19 experience a “rebound”, which is like a bad sequel that debuts 2-14 days after recovery. Once again, you’re testing positive with rapid antigen tests and /or feeling crummy. You’re also potentially contagious. While a COVID-19 rebound can be really frustrating, Paxlovid is still highly effective at …
July 8, 2022
Dear Pandemic Live Q&A 07-08-22
Families/Kids Long COVID Socializing Staying Safe Testing and Contact Tracing Vaccines Videos
Those Nerdy Girls will answer questions about long COVID, outdoor transmission, rapid antigen testing, and more. Featuring: Amanda Simanek, PhD, MPH, DP Founding Member Chana Davis, PhD – DP Contributing Writer ➡️ Welcome, Intros, and chit chat (0:00-0:53) ➡️ Should I vaccinate my child against COVID-19? (0:54-3:39) Check out this link to the live Q&A …
A) Not so fast!🛑 Before you toss those tests, check online for an expiration date extension. There’s a good chance that the true expiration date is well beyond the date printed on the box. To hunt down extended expiration dates and understand why they can be moving targets, read on: In the United States, 13 …
Q: What’s the update on COVID-sniffing dogs?
Testing and Contact Tracing Travel
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL;DR. Dogs have proven their awesome ability to identify the smell of COVID-19 patients, but the logistics and cost are slowing down widespread implementation. As we’ve reported in prior posts, medical detection dogs have the miraculous capacity to sniff out COVID-19 patients from their sweat, saliva, or urine. This super sniffing power may allow …
September 6, 2022
🌟🌟Free COVID-19 rapid test kit ALERT🌟🌟
Testing and Contact Tracing
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
Do you live in WI, MN or WA? You can get up to 5 free rapid tests sent to your household now (varies by State)! Here are the steps: 1. Go to sayyescovidhometest.org 2. Enter your zip code to confirm eligibility 3. Click on ‘Send Me My Tests’ button 4. Enter your address information and …
August 29, 2022
Last Chance for US Households to Order Free Rapid Tests
Testing and Contact Tracing
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
LAST CHANCE for U.S. households to place an order for free COVID-19 rapid tests mailed straight to your door. According to the website, “Ordering through this program will be suspended on Friday, September 2 because Congress hasn’t provided additional funding to replenish the nation’s stockpile of tests.” Every home in the U.S. is eligible to …
August 24, 2022
How well do COVID-19 rapid antigen tests work? Is a single antigen test enough?
Testing and Contact Tracing
Chana Davis, PhD, Contributing Writer
COVID-19 rapid antigen tests detect the SARS-CoV-2 virus very well when used at the right time – when viral levels are high. Repeat (serial) testing is a powerful way to catch more SARS-CoV-2 infections and reduce false negatives. In a recent study, COVID-19 rapid antigen tests detected the virus roughly 80% of the time when …
August 2, 2022
I suspect that my kids may have been exposed to COVID-19 at summer camp. What can I do to protect my family and my community from the risk of infection?
Families/Kids Staying Safe Testing and Contact Tracing
Thanks to guest author Dr. Katie Schenk (who recently picked up her kids at camp) for offering to write this post. It’s a great American summer tradition: sleepaway camp! Campfires, singing, sports, smores, and now… COVID-19? Despite best intentions and precautions, the BA.5 surge has already contributed to many COVID-19 outbreaks at summer camp. Camps …
July 27, 2022
What is going on with Paxlovid rebound?
Testing and Contact Tracing Treatments
Chana Davis, PhD, Contributing Writer
A: Some people who use Paxlovid to treat COVID-19 experience a “rebound”, which is like a bad sequel that debuts 2-14 days after recovery. Once again, you’re testing positive with rapid antigen tests and /or feeling crummy. You’re also potentially contagious. While a COVID-19 rebound can be really frustrating, Paxlovid is still highly effective at …
July 8, 2022
Dear Pandemic Live Q&A 07-08-22
Families/Kids Long COVID Socializing Staying Safe Testing and Contact Tracing Vaccines Videos
Those Nerdy Girls will answer questions about long COVID, outdoor transmission, rapid antigen testing, and more. Featuring: Amanda Simanek, PhD, MPH, DP Founding Member Chana Davis, PhD – DP Contributing Writer ➡️ Welcome, Intros, and chit chat (0:00-0:53) ➡️ Should I vaccinate my child against COVID-19? (0:54-3:39) Check out this link to the live Q&A …
A: TL;DR. Dogs have proven their awesome ability to identify the smell of COVID-19 patients, but the logistics and cost are slowing down widespread implementation. As we’ve reported in prior posts, medical detection dogs have the miraculous capacity to sniff out COVID-19 patients from their sweat, saliva, or urine. This super sniffing power may allow …
🌟🌟Free COVID-19 rapid test kit ALERT🌟🌟
Testing and Contact Tracing
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
Do you live in WI, MN or WA? You can get up to 5 free rapid tests sent to your household now (varies by State)! Here are the steps: 1. Go to sayyescovidhometest.org 2. Enter your zip code to confirm eligibility 3. Click on ‘Send Me My Tests’ button 4. Enter your address information and …
August 29, 2022
Last Chance for US Households to Order Free Rapid Tests
Testing and Contact Tracing
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
LAST CHANCE for U.S. households to place an order for free COVID-19 rapid tests mailed straight to your door. According to the website, “Ordering through this program will be suspended on Friday, September 2 because Congress hasn’t provided additional funding to replenish the nation’s stockpile of tests.” Every home in the U.S. is eligible to …
August 24, 2022
How well do COVID-19 rapid antigen tests work? Is a single antigen test enough?
Testing and Contact Tracing
Chana Davis, PhD, Contributing Writer
COVID-19 rapid antigen tests detect the SARS-CoV-2 virus very well when used at the right time – when viral levels are high. Repeat (serial) testing is a powerful way to catch more SARS-CoV-2 infections and reduce false negatives. In a recent study, COVID-19 rapid antigen tests detected the virus roughly 80% of the time when …
August 2, 2022
I suspect that my kids may have been exposed to COVID-19 at summer camp. What can I do to protect my family and my community from the risk of infection?
Families/Kids Staying Safe Testing and Contact Tracing
Thanks to guest author Dr. Katie Schenk (who recently picked up her kids at camp) for offering to write this post. It’s a great American summer tradition: sleepaway camp! Campfires, singing, sports, smores, and now… COVID-19? Despite best intentions and precautions, the BA.5 surge has already contributed to many COVID-19 outbreaks at summer camp. Camps …
July 27, 2022
What is going on with Paxlovid rebound?
Testing and Contact Tracing Treatments
Chana Davis, PhD, Contributing Writer
A: Some people who use Paxlovid to treat COVID-19 experience a “rebound”, which is like a bad sequel that debuts 2-14 days after recovery. Once again, you’re testing positive with rapid antigen tests and /or feeling crummy. You’re also potentially contagious. While a COVID-19 rebound can be really frustrating, Paxlovid is still highly effective at …
July 8, 2022
Dear Pandemic Live Q&A 07-08-22
Families/Kids Long COVID Socializing Staying Safe Testing and Contact Tracing Vaccines Videos
Those Nerdy Girls will answer questions about long COVID, outdoor transmission, rapid antigen testing, and more. Featuring: Amanda Simanek, PhD, MPH, DP Founding Member Chana Davis, PhD – DP Contributing Writer ➡️ Welcome, Intros, and chit chat (0:00-0:53) ➡️ Should I vaccinate my child against COVID-19? (0:54-3:39) Check out this link to the live Q&A …
Do you live in WI, MN or WA? You can get up to 5 free rapid tests sent to your household now (varies by State)! Here are the steps: 1. Go to sayyescovidhometest.org 2. Enter your zip code to confirm eligibility 3. Click on ‘Send Me My Tests’ button 4. Enter your address information and …
Last Chance for US Households to Order Free Rapid Tests
Testing and Contact Tracing
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
LAST CHANCE for U.S. households to place an order for free COVID-19 rapid tests mailed straight to your door. According to the website, “Ordering through this program will be suspended on Friday, September 2 because Congress hasn’t provided additional funding to replenish the nation’s stockpile of tests.” Every home in the U.S. is eligible to …
August 24, 2022
How well do COVID-19 rapid antigen tests work? Is a single antigen test enough?
Testing and Contact Tracing
Chana Davis, PhD, Contributing Writer
COVID-19 rapid antigen tests detect the SARS-CoV-2 virus very well when used at the right time – when viral levels are high. Repeat (serial) testing is a powerful way to catch more SARS-CoV-2 infections and reduce false negatives. In a recent study, COVID-19 rapid antigen tests detected the virus roughly 80% of the time when …
August 2, 2022
I suspect that my kids may have been exposed to COVID-19 at summer camp. What can I do to protect my family and my community from the risk of infection?
Families/Kids Staying Safe Testing and Contact Tracing
Thanks to guest author Dr. Katie Schenk (who recently picked up her kids at camp) for offering to write this post. It’s a great American summer tradition: sleepaway camp! Campfires, singing, sports, smores, and now… COVID-19? Despite best intentions and precautions, the BA.5 surge has already contributed to many COVID-19 outbreaks at summer camp. Camps …
July 27, 2022
What is going on with Paxlovid rebound?
Testing and Contact Tracing Treatments
Chana Davis, PhD, Contributing Writer
A: Some people who use Paxlovid to treat COVID-19 experience a “rebound”, which is like a bad sequel that debuts 2-14 days after recovery. Once again, you’re testing positive with rapid antigen tests and /or feeling crummy. You’re also potentially contagious. While a COVID-19 rebound can be really frustrating, Paxlovid is still highly effective at …
July 8, 2022
Dear Pandemic Live Q&A 07-08-22
Families/Kids Long COVID Socializing Staying Safe Testing and Contact Tracing Vaccines Videos
Those Nerdy Girls will answer questions about long COVID, outdoor transmission, rapid antigen testing, and more. Featuring: Amanda Simanek, PhD, MPH, DP Founding Member Chana Davis, PhD – DP Contributing Writer ➡️ Welcome, Intros, and chit chat (0:00-0:53) ➡️ Should I vaccinate my child against COVID-19? (0:54-3:39) Check out this link to the live Q&A …
LAST CHANCE for U.S. households to place an order for free COVID-19 rapid tests mailed straight to your door. According to the website, “Ordering through this program will be suspended on Friday, September 2 because Congress hasn’t provided additional funding to replenish the nation’s stockpile of tests.” Every home in the U.S. is eligible to …
How well do COVID-19 rapid antigen tests work? Is a single antigen test enough?
Testing and Contact Tracing
Chana Davis, PhD, Contributing Writer
COVID-19 rapid antigen tests detect the SARS-CoV-2 virus very well when used at the right time – when viral levels are high. Repeat (serial) testing is a powerful way to catch more SARS-CoV-2 infections and reduce false negatives. In a recent study, COVID-19 rapid antigen tests detected the virus roughly 80% of the time when …
August 2, 2022
I suspect that my kids may have been exposed to COVID-19 at summer camp. What can I do to protect my family and my community from the risk of infection?
Families/Kids Staying Safe Testing and Contact Tracing
Thanks to guest author Dr. Katie Schenk (who recently picked up her kids at camp) for offering to write this post. It’s a great American summer tradition: sleepaway camp! Campfires, singing, sports, smores, and now… COVID-19? Despite best intentions and precautions, the BA.5 surge has already contributed to many COVID-19 outbreaks at summer camp. Camps …
July 27, 2022
What is going on with Paxlovid rebound?
Testing and Contact Tracing Treatments
Chana Davis, PhD, Contributing Writer
A: Some people who use Paxlovid to treat COVID-19 experience a “rebound”, which is like a bad sequel that debuts 2-14 days after recovery. Once again, you’re testing positive with rapid antigen tests and /or feeling crummy. You’re also potentially contagious. While a COVID-19 rebound can be really frustrating, Paxlovid is still highly effective at …
July 8, 2022
Dear Pandemic Live Q&A 07-08-22
Families/Kids Long COVID Socializing Staying Safe Testing and Contact Tracing Vaccines Videos
Those Nerdy Girls will answer questions about long COVID, outdoor transmission, rapid antigen testing, and more. Featuring: Amanda Simanek, PhD, MPH, DP Founding Member Chana Davis, PhD – DP Contributing Writer ➡️ Welcome, Intros, and chit chat (0:00-0:53) ➡️ Should I vaccinate my child against COVID-19? (0:54-3:39) Check out this link to the live Q&A …
COVID-19 rapid antigen tests detect the SARS-CoV-2 virus very well when used at the right time – when viral levels are high. Repeat (serial) testing is a powerful way to catch more SARS-CoV-2 infections and reduce false negatives. In a recent study, COVID-19 rapid antigen tests detected the virus roughly 80% of the time when …
I suspect that my kids may have been exposed to COVID-19 at summer camp. What can I do to protect my family and my community from the risk of infection?
Families/Kids Staying Safe Testing and Contact TracingThanks to guest author Dr. Katie Schenk (who recently picked up her kids at camp) for offering to write this post. It’s a great American summer tradition: sleepaway camp! Campfires, singing, sports, smores, and now… COVID-19? Despite best intentions and precautions, the BA.5 surge has already contributed to many COVID-19 outbreaks at summer camp. Camps …
What is going on with Paxlovid rebound?
Testing and Contact Tracing Treatments
Chana Davis, PhD, Contributing Writer
A: Some people who use Paxlovid to treat COVID-19 experience a “rebound”, which is like a bad sequel that debuts 2-14 days after recovery. Once again, you’re testing positive with rapid antigen tests and /or feeling crummy. You’re also potentially contagious. While a COVID-19 rebound can be really frustrating, Paxlovid is still highly effective at …
July 8, 2022
Dear Pandemic Live Q&A 07-08-22
Families/Kids Long COVID Socializing Staying Safe Testing and Contact Tracing Vaccines Videos
Those Nerdy Girls will answer questions about long COVID, outdoor transmission, rapid antigen testing, and more. Featuring: Amanda Simanek, PhD, MPH, DP Founding Member Chana Davis, PhD – DP Contributing Writer ➡️ Welcome, Intros, and chit chat (0:00-0:53) ➡️ Should I vaccinate my child against COVID-19? (0:54-3:39) Check out this link to the live Q&A …
A: Some people who use Paxlovid to treat COVID-19 experience a “rebound”, which is like a bad sequel that debuts 2-14 days after recovery. Once again, you’re testing positive with rapid antigen tests and /or feeling crummy. You’re also potentially contagious. While a COVID-19 rebound can be really frustrating, Paxlovid is still highly effective at …
Dear Pandemic Live Q&A 07-08-22
Families/Kids Long COVID Socializing Staying Safe Testing and Contact Tracing Vaccines VideosThose Nerdy Girls will answer questions about long COVID, outdoor transmission, rapid antigen testing, and more. Featuring: Amanda Simanek, PhD, MPH, DP Founding Member Chana Davis, PhD – DP Contributing Writer ➡️ Welcome, Intros, and chit chat (0:00-0:53) ➡️ Should I vaccinate my child against COVID-19? (0:54-3:39) Check out this link to the live Q&A …