Debunking of Dangerous and False Vaccine Rumors
Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Thanks to our awesome partner Your local epidemiologist for this science-based debunking of some really dangerous and false vaccine rumors circulating recently. Update: Your local epidemiologist’s post reached a couple million people. The Facebook algorithm has removed it, so we’re just gonna paste the content here. #FactsMatter “COVID19 vaccines will destroy our lives” posted by Read more…
I have been managing as well as can be expected during this pandemic, but lately I have been feeling angry.
Mental Health Uncertainty and Misinformation
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Q: A lot of it has to do with other people not taking COVID-19 as seriously as me. What can I do? A: Feel all the feels, engage in meaningful interactions, and focus on you. đ¤ FEEL ALL THE FEELS: Remember the movie Inside Out? Joy, sadness, anger, grief, and disgust all have a role Read more…
Addressing vaccine-related misinformation among essential workers
Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Today weâd like to showcase an example of a strategy to address vaccine-related misinformation among essential workers. The linked video was made by Dr. Eain Murphy, a Bronx-born virologist, together with the Uniformed Firefighters Association of Greater New York (UFA), the union representing the New York City Fire Department (FDNY). Dr. Murphy was a childhood Read more…
Calling all Nerdy Citizen Scientists! Please take our survey!
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
We have an opportunity for you to contribute to our scientific understanding of the pandemic and the role of social media! The most important part of #scicomm is the audience, and the most important part of public health is the public. That’s why we are delighted to invite YOU to participate in this survey designed Read more…
What do we know about Dr. Gregory Michael’s death a couple of weeks after getting his COVID-19 vaccine?
Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: A doctor in Florida named Gregory Michael recently died from a hemorrhagic stroke related to extremely low platelets two weeks after receiving his first dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. Whether his death is linked to the vaccine or not–which is under investigation by appropriate safety monitoring systems–doesn’t change the fact that the vaccines Read more…
What is trust? Does trust impact the US COVID-19 vaccine response effort?
Social and Racial Justice Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
A: Trust in our health system is influenced by our beliefs about its benefits and consequences to ourselves and others. Low trust can derail the best of public health and medical treatments. Trust in the US health system is complicated by experiences and historical events that non-majority communities. People need time, reliable information, and repeated Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
In this live Q&A, Drs. Malia Jones & Ashley Ritter will be tackling pandemic questions from our readers. Todayâs weâre answering questions from readers about whether you should get the vaccine if youâve already had COVID and much more! âĄď¸ Welcome and NG Ashley gets her vax! (0:00-3:07) âĄď¸ Vaccination info for those who have Read more…
Is there any truth that ivermectin prevents or lessens the severity of COVID-19?
Treatments Uncertainty and Misinformation
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
A. So far, we still have no evidence from well-designed randomized clinical trials (RCTs) that ivermectin is safe and effective for the prevention or treatment of COVID-19. However, several RCTs are currently underway which will hopefully provide us with an answer to this important question. âĄď¸What is ivermectin? Ivermectin (Iv) is a drug FDA-approved for Read more…
How can I help encourage my colleagues in healthcare settings to get the Covid-19 vaccination?
Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: Personal beliefs and experiences inform varying levels of acceptance of the Covid-19 vaccine now becoming available to essential workers in healthcare settings. Listen to the reasons for concern, respond with compassion and facts, and make it easy to take actionable steps forward. REALLY LISTEN. Not all vaccine hesitancy stems from the same concerns. Creating Read more…
In vaccine trial data we trust?!
Data and Metrics Data Literacy Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Like a healthy democracy, a healthy data system relies on a sophisticated set of checks and balances. The FDAâs system is highly protective against data hanky-panky.* Today an FDA advisory panel meets to discuss Modernaâs vaccine data â with an eye towards recommending emergency use authorization. Your Nerdy Girls look forward to watching all Read more…
âIâve read that the Pfizer vaccine causes female infertility by blocking a protein that is key in the formation of the placenta in mammals. Is there any shred of truth to this?â
Families/Kids Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Michelle Kinder, PhD
A: No. There is no truth to this rumor. There is nothing in the human genome that is similar to the spike protein that each of the vaccines are targeting to prevent COVID-19. đFirst of all, rumors about similarity between the placenta proteins and spike protein just do not pass the sniff test. Remember: extraordinary Read more…
Whatâs up with shifting scientific guidance?!
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Science is a method, not a fixed set of findings. Beware the scientist who does NOT change her mind. As cheekily characterized by the Wall Street Journal, science is merely a fancy way to âguess-and-test.â So why is it such a powerful force in the world? Our brains are biologically wired to seek patterns; Read more…
I have family members and close friends who say they donât want to get the Covid-19 vaccine when itâs their turn. How can I encourage them?
Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: Lead with love, then with facts. Share your enthusiasm and commitment. Make it easy and fun. Acknowledge past hurts. We already know that hesitancy about the Covid-19 vaccine is running high. Recent survey data (linked below) show that anywhere from 20-40% of US residents report being âunlikelyâ or âvery unlikelyâ to get the vaccine. Read more…
Thanks to our awesome partner Your local epidemiologist for this science-based debunking of some really dangerous and false vaccine rumors circulating recently. Update: Your local epidemiologist’s post reached a couple million people. The Facebook algorithm has removed it, so we’re just gonna paste the content here. #FactsMatter “COVID19 vaccines will destroy our lives” posted by Read more…
I have been managing as well as can be expected during this pandemic, but lately I have been feeling angry.
Mental Health Uncertainty and MisinformationAparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Q: A lot of it has to do with other people not taking COVID-19 as seriously as me. What can I do? A: Feel all the feels, engage in meaningful interactions, and focus on you. đ¤ FEEL ALL THE FEELS: Remember the movie Inside Out? Joy, sadness, anger, grief, and disgust all have a role Read more…
Addressing vaccine-related misinformation among essential workers
Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Today weâd like to showcase an example of a strategy to address vaccine-related misinformation among essential workers. The linked video was made by Dr. Eain Murphy, a Bronx-born virologist, together with the Uniformed Firefighters Association of Greater New York (UFA), the union representing the New York City Fire Department (FDNY). Dr. Murphy was a childhood Read more…
Calling all Nerdy Citizen Scientists! Please take our survey!
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
We have an opportunity for you to contribute to our scientific understanding of the pandemic and the role of social media! The most important part of #scicomm is the audience, and the most important part of public health is the public. That’s why we are delighted to invite YOU to participate in this survey designed Read more…
What do we know about Dr. Gregory Michael’s death a couple of weeks after getting his COVID-19 vaccine?
Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: A doctor in Florida named Gregory Michael recently died from a hemorrhagic stroke related to extremely low platelets two weeks after receiving his first dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. Whether his death is linked to the vaccine or not–which is under investigation by appropriate safety monitoring systems–doesn’t change the fact that the vaccines Read more…
What is trust? Does trust impact the US COVID-19 vaccine response effort?
Social and Racial Justice Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
A: Trust in our health system is influenced by our beliefs about its benefits and consequences to ourselves and others. Low trust can derail the best of public health and medical treatments. Trust in the US health system is complicated by experiences and historical events that non-majority communities. People need time, reliable information, and repeated Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
In this live Q&A, Drs. Malia Jones & Ashley Ritter will be tackling pandemic questions from our readers. Todayâs weâre answering questions from readers about whether you should get the vaccine if youâve already had COVID and much more! âĄď¸ Welcome and NG Ashley gets her vax! (0:00-3:07) âĄď¸ Vaccination info for those who have Read more…
Is there any truth that ivermectin prevents or lessens the severity of COVID-19?
Treatments Uncertainty and Misinformation
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
A. So far, we still have no evidence from well-designed randomized clinical trials (RCTs) that ivermectin is safe and effective for the prevention or treatment of COVID-19. However, several RCTs are currently underway which will hopefully provide us with an answer to this important question. âĄď¸What is ivermectin? Ivermectin (Iv) is a drug FDA-approved for Read more…
How can I help encourage my colleagues in healthcare settings to get the Covid-19 vaccination?
Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: Personal beliefs and experiences inform varying levels of acceptance of the Covid-19 vaccine now becoming available to essential workers in healthcare settings. Listen to the reasons for concern, respond with compassion and facts, and make it easy to take actionable steps forward. REALLY LISTEN. Not all vaccine hesitancy stems from the same concerns. Creating Read more…
In vaccine trial data we trust?!
Data and Metrics Data Literacy Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Like a healthy democracy, a healthy data system relies on a sophisticated set of checks and balances. The FDAâs system is highly protective against data hanky-panky.* Today an FDA advisory panel meets to discuss Modernaâs vaccine data â with an eye towards recommending emergency use authorization. Your Nerdy Girls look forward to watching all Read more…
âIâve read that the Pfizer vaccine causes female infertility by blocking a protein that is key in the formation of the placenta in mammals. Is there any shred of truth to this?â
Families/Kids Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Michelle Kinder, PhD
A: No. There is no truth to this rumor. There is nothing in the human genome that is similar to the spike protein that each of the vaccines are targeting to prevent COVID-19. đFirst of all, rumors about similarity between the placenta proteins and spike protein just do not pass the sniff test. Remember: extraordinary Read more…
Whatâs up with shifting scientific guidance?!
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Science is a method, not a fixed set of findings. Beware the scientist who does NOT change her mind. As cheekily characterized by the Wall Street Journal, science is merely a fancy way to âguess-and-test.â So why is it such a powerful force in the world? Our brains are biologically wired to seek patterns; Read more…
I have family members and close friends who say they donât want to get the Covid-19 vaccine when itâs their turn. How can I encourage them?
Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: Lead with love, then with facts. Share your enthusiasm and commitment. Make it easy and fun. Acknowledge past hurts. We already know that hesitancy about the Covid-19 vaccine is running high. Recent survey data (linked below) show that anywhere from 20-40% of US residents report being âunlikelyâ or âvery unlikelyâ to get the vaccine. Read more…
Q: A lot of it has to do with other people not taking COVID-19 as seriously as me. What can I do? A: Feel all the feels, engage in meaningful interactions, and focus on you. đ¤ FEEL ALL THE FEELS: Remember the movie Inside Out? Joy, sadness, anger, grief, and disgust all have a role Read more…
Addressing vaccine-related misinformation among essential workers
Uncertainty and Misinformation VaccinesSandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Today weâd like to showcase an example of a strategy to address vaccine-related misinformation among essential workers. The linked video was made by Dr. Eain Murphy, a Bronx-born virologist, together with the Uniformed Firefighters Association of Greater New York (UFA), the union representing the New York City Fire Department (FDNY). Dr. Murphy was a childhood Read more…
Calling all Nerdy Citizen Scientists! Please take our survey!
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
We have an opportunity for you to contribute to our scientific understanding of the pandemic and the role of social media! The most important part of #scicomm is the audience, and the most important part of public health is the public. That’s why we are delighted to invite YOU to participate in this survey designed Read more…
What do we know about Dr. Gregory Michael’s death a couple of weeks after getting his COVID-19 vaccine?
Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: A doctor in Florida named Gregory Michael recently died from a hemorrhagic stroke related to extremely low platelets two weeks after receiving his first dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. Whether his death is linked to the vaccine or not–which is under investigation by appropriate safety monitoring systems–doesn’t change the fact that the vaccines Read more…
What is trust? Does trust impact the US COVID-19 vaccine response effort?
Social and Racial Justice Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
A: Trust in our health system is influenced by our beliefs about its benefits and consequences to ourselves and others. Low trust can derail the best of public health and medical treatments. Trust in the US health system is complicated by experiences and historical events that non-majority communities. People need time, reliable information, and repeated Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
In this live Q&A, Drs. Malia Jones & Ashley Ritter will be tackling pandemic questions from our readers. Todayâs weâre answering questions from readers about whether you should get the vaccine if youâve already had COVID and much more! âĄď¸ Welcome and NG Ashley gets her vax! (0:00-3:07) âĄď¸ Vaccination info for those who have Read more…
Is there any truth that ivermectin prevents or lessens the severity of COVID-19?
Treatments Uncertainty and Misinformation
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
A. So far, we still have no evidence from well-designed randomized clinical trials (RCTs) that ivermectin is safe and effective for the prevention or treatment of COVID-19. However, several RCTs are currently underway which will hopefully provide us with an answer to this important question. âĄď¸What is ivermectin? Ivermectin (Iv) is a drug FDA-approved for Read more…
How can I help encourage my colleagues in healthcare settings to get the Covid-19 vaccination?
Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: Personal beliefs and experiences inform varying levels of acceptance of the Covid-19 vaccine now becoming available to essential workers in healthcare settings. Listen to the reasons for concern, respond with compassion and facts, and make it easy to take actionable steps forward. REALLY LISTEN. Not all vaccine hesitancy stems from the same concerns. Creating Read more…
In vaccine trial data we trust?!
Data and Metrics Data Literacy Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Like a healthy democracy, a healthy data system relies on a sophisticated set of checks and balances. The FDAâs system is highly protective against data hanky-panky.* Today an FDA advisory panel meets to discuss Modernaâs vaccine data â with an eye towards recommending emergency use authorization. Your Nerdy Girls look forward to watching all Read more…
âIâve read that the Pfizer vaccine causes female infertility by blocking a protein that is key in the formation of the placenta in mammals. Is there any shred of truth to this?â
Families/Kids Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Michelle Kinder, PhD
A: No. There is no truth to this rumor. There is nothing in the human genome that is similar to the spike protein that each of the vaccines are targeting to prevent COVID-19. đFirst of all, rumors about similarity between the placenta proteins and spike protein just do not pass the sniff test. Remember: extraordinary Read more…
Whatâs up with shifting scientific guidance?!
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Science is a method, not a fixed set of findings. Beware the scientist who does NOT change her mind. As cheekily characterized by the Wall Street Journal, science is merely a fancy way to âguess-and-test.â So why is it such a powerful force in the world? Our brains are biologically wired to seek patterns; Read more…
I have family members and close friends who say they donât want to get the Covid-19 vaccine when itâs their turn. How can I encourage them?
Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: Lead with love, then with facts. Share your enthusiasm and commitment. Make it easy and fun. Acknowledge past hurts. We already know that hesitancy about the Covid-19 vaccine is running high. Recent survey data (linked below) show that anywhere from 20-40% of US residents report being âunlikelyâ or âvery unlikelyâ to get the vaccine. Read more…
Today weâd like to showcase an example of a strategy to address vaccine-related misinformation among essential workers. The linked video was made by Dr. Eain Murphy, a Bronx-born virologist, together with the Uniformed Firefighters Association of Greater New York (UFA), the union representing the New York City Fire Department (FDNY). Dr. Murphy was a childhood Read more…
Calling all Nerdy Citizen Scientists! Please take our survey!
Uncertainty and MisinformationMalia Jones, PhD MPH
We have an opportunity for you to contribute to our scientific understanding of the pandemic and the role of social media! The most important part of #scicomm is the audience, and the most important part of public health is the public. That’s why we are delighted to invite YOU to participate in this survey designed Read more…
What do we know about Dr. Gregory Michael’s death a couple of weeks after getting his COVID-19 vaccine?
Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: A doctor in Florida named Gregory Michael recently died from a hemorrhagic stroke related to extremely low platelets two weeks after receiving his first dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. Whether his death is linked to the vaccine or not–which is under investigation by appropriate safety monitoring systems–doesn’t change the fact that the vaccines Read more…
What is trust? Does trust impact the US COVID-19 vaccine response effort?
Social and Racial Justice Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
A: Trust in our health system is influenced by our beliefs about its benefits and consequences to ourselves and others. Low trust can derail the best of public health and medical treatments. Trust in the US health system is complicated by experiences and historical events that non-majority communities. People need time, reliable information, and repeated Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
In this live Q&A, Drs. Malia Jones & Ashley Ritter will be tackling pandemic questions from our readers. Todayâs weâre answering questions from readers about whether you should get the vaccine if youâve already had COVID and much more! âĄď¸ Welcome and NG Ashley gets her vax! (0:00-3:07) âĄď¸ Vaccination info for those who have Read more…
Is there any truth that ivermectin prevents or lessens the severity of COVID-19?
Treatments Uncertainty and Misinformation
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
A. So far, we still have no evidence from well-designed randomized clinical trials (RCTs) that ivermectin is safe and effective for the prevention or treatment of COVID-19. However, several RCTs are currently underway which will hopefully provide us with an answer to this important question. âĄď¸What is ivermectin? Ivermectin (Iv) is a drug FDA-approved for Read more…
How can I help encourage my colleagues in healthcare settings to get the Covid-19 vaccination?
Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: Personal beliefs and experiences inform varying levels of acceptance of the Covid-19 vaccine now becoming available to essential workers in healthcare settings. Listen to the reasons for concern, respond with compassion and facts, and make it easy to take actionable steps forward. REALLY LISTEN. Not all vaccine hesitancy stems from the same concerns. Creating Read more…
In vaccine trial data we trust?!
Data and Metrics Data Literacy Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Like a healthy democracy, a healthy data system relies on a sophisticated set of checks and balances. The FDAâs system is highly protective against data hanky-panky.* Today an FDA advisory panel meets to discuss Modernaâs vaccine data â with an eye towards recommending emergency use authorization. Your Nerdy Girls look forward to watching all Read more…
âIâve read that the Pfizer vaccine causes female infertility by blocking a protein that is key in the formation of the placenta in mammals. Is there any shred of truth to this?â
Families/Kids Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Michelle Kinder, PhD
A: No. There is no truth to this rumor. There is nothing in the human genome that is similar to the spike protein that each of the vaccines are targeting to prevent COVID-19. đFirst of all, rumors about similarity between the placenta proteins and spike protein just do not pass the sniff test. Remember: extraordinary Read more…
Whatâs up with shifting scientific guidance?!
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Science is a method, not a fixed set of findings. Beware the scientist who does NOT change her mind. As cheekily characterized by the Wall Street Journal, science is merely a fancy way to âguess-and-test.â So why is it such a powerful force in the world? Our brains are biologically wired to seek patterns; Read more…
I have family members and close friends who say they donât want to get the Covid-19 vaccine when itâs their turn. How can I encourage them?
Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: Lead with love, then with facts. Share your enthusiasm and commitment. Make it easy and fun. Acknowledge past hurts. We already know that hesitancy about the Covid-19 vaccine is running high. Recent survey data (linked below) show that anywhere from 20-40% of US residents report being âunlikelyâ or âvery unlikelyâ to get the vaccine. Read more…
We have an opportunity for you to contribute to our scientific understanding of the pandemic and the role of social media! The most important part of #scicomm is the audience, and the most important part of public health is the public. That’s why we are delighted to invite YOU to participate in this survey designed Read more…
What do we know about Dr. Gregory Michael’s death a couple of weeks after getting his COVID-19 vaccine?
Uncertainty and Misinformation VaccinesMalia Jones, PhD MPH
A: A doctor in Florida named Gregory Michael recently died from a hemorrhagic stroke related to extremely low platelets two weeks after receiving his first dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. Whether his death is linked to the vaccine or not–which is under investigation by appropriate safety monitoring systems–doesn’t change the fact that the vaccines Read more…
What is trust? Does trust impact the US COVID-19 vaccine response effort?
Social and Racial Justice Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
A: Trust in our health system is influenced by our beliefs about its benefits and consequences to ourselves and others. Low trust can derail the best of public health and medical treatments. Trust in the US health system is complicated by experiences and historical events that non-majority communities. People need time, reliable information, and repeated Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
In this live Q&A, Drs. Malia Jones & Ashley Ritter will be tackling pandemic questions from our readers. Todayâs weâre answering questions from readers about whether you should get the vaccine if youâve already had COVID and much more! âĄď¸ Welcome and NG Ashley gets her vax! (0:00-3:07) âĄď¸ Vaccination info for those who have Read more…
Is there any truth that ivermectin prevents or lessens the severity of COVID-19?
Treatments Uncertainty and Misinformation
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
A. So far, we still have no evidence from well-designed randomized clinical trials (RCTs) that ivermectin is safe and effective for the prevention or treatment of COVID-19. However, several RCTs are currently underway which will hopefully provide us with an answer to this important question. âĄď¸What is ivermectin? Ivermectin (Iv) is a drug FDA-approved for Read more…
How can I help encourage my colleagues in healthcare settings to get the Covid-19 vaccination?
Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: Personal beliefs and experiences inform varying levels of acceptance of the Covid-19 vaccine now becoming available to essential workers in healthcare settings. Listen to the reasons for concern, respond with compassion and facts, and make it easy to take actionable steps forward. REALLY LISTEN. Not all vaccine hesitancy stems from the same concerns. Creating Read more…
In vaccine trial data we trust?!
Data and Metrics Data Literacy Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Like a healthy democracy, a healthy data system relies on a sophisticated set of checks and balances. The FDAâs system is highly protective against data hanky-panky.* Today an FDA advisory panel meets to discuss Modernaâs vaccine data â with an eye towards recommending emergency use authorization. Your Nerdy Girls look forward to watching all Read more…
âIâve read that the Pfizer vaccine causes female infertility by blocking a protein that is key in the formation of the placenta in mammals. Is there any shred of truth to this?â
Families/Kids Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Michelle Kinder, PhD
A: No. There is no truth to this rumor. There is nothing in the human genome that is similar to the spike protein that each of the vaccines are targeting to prevent COVID-19. đFirst of all, rumors about similarity between the placenta proteins and spike protein just do not pass the sniff test. Remember: extraordinary Read more…
Whatâs up with shifting scientific guidance?!
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Science is a method, not a fixed set of findings. Beware the scientist who does NOT change her mind. As cheekily characterized by the Wall Street Journal, science is merely a fancy way to âguess-and-test.â So why is it such a powerful force in the world? Our brains are biologically wired to seek patterns; Read more…
I have family members and close friends who say they donât want to get the Covid-19 vaccine when itâs their turn. How can I encourage them?
Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: Lead with love, then with facts. Share your enthusiasm and commitment. Make it easy and fun. Acknowledge past hurts. We already know that hesitancy about the Covid-19 vaccine is running high. Recent survey data (linked below) show that anywhere from 20-40% of US residents report being âunlikelyâ or âvery unlikelyâ to get the vaccine. Read more…
A: A doctor in Florida named Gregory Michael recently died from a hemorrhagic stroke related to extremely low platelets two weeks after receiving his first dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. Whether his death is linked to the vaccine or not–which is under investigation by appropriate safety monitoring systems–doesn’t change the fact that the vaccines Read more…
What is trust? Does trust impact the US COVID-19 vaccine response effort?
Social and Racial Justice Uncertainty and Misinformation VaccinesA: Trust in our health system is influenced by our beliefs about its benefits and consequences to ourselves and others. Low trust can derail the best of public health and medical treatments. Trust in the US health system is complicated by experiences and historical events that non-majority communities. People need time, reliable information, and repeated Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines VideosMalia Jones, PhD MPH
In this live Q&A, Drs. Malia Jones & Ashley Ritter will be tackling pandemic questions from our readers. Todayâs weâre answering questions from readers about whether you should get the vaccine if youâve already had COVID and much more! âĄď¸ Welcome and NG Ashley gets her vax! (0:00-3:07) âĄď¸ Vaccination info for those who have Read more…
Is there any truth that ivermectin prevents or lessens the severity of COVID-19?
Treatments Uncertainty and Misinformation
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
A. So far, we still have no evidence from well-designed randomized clinical trials (RCTs) that ivermectin is safe and effective for the prevention or treatment of COVID-19. However, several RCTs are currently underway which will hopefully provide us with an answer to this important question. âĄď¸What is ivermectin? Ivermectin (Iv) is a drug FDA-approved for Read more…
How can I help encourage my colleagues in healthcare settings to get the Covid-19 vaccination?
Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: Personal beliefs and experiences inform varying levels of acceptance of the Covid-19 vaccine now becoming available to essential workers in healthcare settings. Listen to the reasons for concern, respond with compassion and facts, and make it easy to take actionable steps forward. REALLY LISTEN. Not all vaccine hesitancy stems from the same concerns. Creating Read more…
In vaccine trial data we trust?!
Data and Metrics Data Literacy Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Like a healthy democracy, a healthy data system relies on a sophisticated set of checks and balances. The FDAâs system is highly protective against data hanky-panky.* Today an FDA advisory panel meets to discuss Modernaâs vaccine data â with an eye towards recommending emergency use authorization. Your Nerdy Girls look forward to watching all Read more…
âIâve read that the Pfizer vaccine causes female infertility by blocking a protein that is key in the formation of the placenta in mammals. Is there any shred of truth to this?â
Families/Kids Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Michelle Kinder, PhD
A: No. There is no truth to this rumor. There is nothing in the human genome that is similar to the spike protein that each of the vaccines are targeting to prevent COVID-19. đFirst of all, rumors about similarity between the placenta proteins and spike protein just do not pass the sniff test. Remember: extraordinary Read more…
Whatâs up with shifting scientific guidance?!
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Science is a method, not a fixed set of findings. Beware the scientist who does NOT change her mind. As cheekily characterized by the Wall Street Journal, science is merely a fancy way to âguess-and-test.â So why is it such a powerful force in the world? Our brains are biologically wired to seek patterns; Read more…
I have family members and close friends who say they donât want to get the Covid-19 vaccine when itâs their turn. How can I encourage them?
Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: Lead with love, then with facts. Share your enthusiasm and commitment. Make it easy and fun. Acknowledge past hurts. We already know that hesitancy about the Covid-19 vaccine is running high. Recent survey data (linked below) show that anywhere from 20-40% of US residents report being âunlikelyâ or âvery unlikelyâ to get the vaccine. Read more…
In this live Q&A, Drs. Malia Jones & Ashley Ritter will be tackling pandemic questions from our readers. Todayâs weâre answering questions from readers about whether you should get the vaccine if youâve already had COVID and much more! âĄď¸ Welcome and NG Ashley gets her vax! (0:00-3:07) âĄď¸ Vaccination info for those who have Read more…
Is there any truth that ivermectin prevents or lessens the severity of COVID-19?
Treatments Uncertainty and MisinformationSandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
A. So far, we still have no evidence from well-designed randomized clinical trials (RCTs) that ivermectin is safe and effective for the prevention or treatment of COVID-19. However, several RCTs are currently underway which will hopefully provide us with an answer to this important question. âĄď¸What is ivermectin? Ivermectin (Iv) is a drug FDA-approved for Read more…
How can I help encourage my colleagues in healthcare settings to get the Covid-19 vaccination?
Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: Personal beliefs and experiences inform varying levels of acceptance of the Covid-19 vaccine now becoming available to essential workers in healthcare settings. Listen to the reasons for concern, respond with compassion and facts, and make it easy to take actionable steps forward. REALLY LISTEN. Not all vaccine hesitancy stems from the same concerns. Creating Read more…
In vaccine trial data we trust?!
Data and Metrics Data Literacy Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Like a healthy democracy, a healthy data system relies on a sophisticated set of checks and balances. The FDAâs system is highly protective against data hanky-panky.* Today an FDA advisory panel meets to discuss Modernaâs vaccine data â with an eye towards recommending emergency use authorization. Your Nerdy Girls look forward to watching all Read more…
âIâve read that the Pfizer vaccine causes female infertility by blocking a protein that is key in the formation of the placenta in mammals. Is there any shred of truth to this?â
Families/Kids Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Michelle Kinder, PhD
A: No. There is no truth to this rumor. There is nothing in the human genome that is similar to the spike protein that each of the vaccines are targeting to prevent COVID-19. đFirst of all, rumors about similarity between the placenta proteins and spike protein just do not pass the sniff test. Remember: extraordinary Read more…
Whatâs up with shifting scientific guidance?!
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Science is a method, not a fixed set of findings. Beware the scientist who does NOT change her mind. As cheekily characterized by the Wall Street Journal, science is merely a fancy way to âguess-and-test.â So why is it such a powerful force in the world? Our brains are biologically wired to seek patterns; Read more…
I have family members and close friends who say they donât want to get the Covid-19 vaccine when itâs their turn. How can I encourage them?
Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: Lead with love, then with facts. Share your enthusiasm and commitment. Make it easy and fun. Acknowledge past hurts. We already know that hesitancy about the Covid-19 vaccine is running high. Recent survey data (linked below) show that anywhere from 20-40% of US residents report being âunlikelyâ or âvery unlikelyâ to get the vaccine. Read more…
A. So far, we still have no evidence from well-designed randomized clinical trials (RCTs) that ivermectin is safe and effective for the prevention or treatment of COVID-19. However, several RCTs are currently underway which will hopefully provide us with an answer to this important question. âĄď¸What is ivermectin? Ivermectin (Iv) is a drug FDA-approved for Read more…
How can I help encourage my colleagues in healthcare settings to get the Covid-19 vaccination?
Uncertainty and Misinformation VaccinesAshley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: Personal beliefs and experiences inform varying levels of acceptance of the Covid-19 vaccine now becoming available to essential workers in healthcare settings. Listen to the reasons for concern, respond with compassion and facts, and make it easy to take actionable steps forward. REALLY LISTEN. Not all vaccine hesitancy stems from the same concerns. Creating Read more…
In vaccine trial data we trust?!
Data and Metrics Data Literacy Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Like a healthy democracy, a healthy data system relies on a sophisticated set of checks and balances. The FDAâs system is highly protective against data hanky-panky.* Today an FDA advisory panel meets to discuss Modernaâs vaccine data â with an eye towards recommending emergency use authorization. Your Nerdy Girls look forward to watching all Read more…
âIâve read that the Pfizer vaccine causes female infertility by blocking a protein that is key in the formation of the placenta in mammals. Is there any shred of truth to this?â
Families/Kids Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Michelle Kinder, PhD
A: No. There is no truth to this rumor. There is nothing in the human genome that is similar to the spike protein that each of the vaccines are targeting to prevent COVID-19. đFirst of all, rumors about similarity between the placenta proteins and spike protein just do not pass the sniff test. Remember: extraordinary Read more…
Whatâs up with shifting scientific guidance?!
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Science is a method, not a fixed set of findings. Beware the scientist who does NOT change her mind. As cheekily characterized by the Wall Street Journal, science is merely a fancy way to âguess-and-test.â So why is it such a powerful force in the world? Our brains are biologically wired to seek patterns; Read more…
I have family members and close friends who say they donât want to get the Covid-19 vaccine when itâs their turn. How can I encourage them?
Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: Lead with love, then with facts. Share your enthusiasm and commitment. Make it easy and fun. Acknowledge past hurts. We already know that hesitancy about the Covid-19 vaccine is running high. Recent survey data (linked below) show that anywhere from 20-40% of US residents report being âunlikelyâ or âvery unlikelyâ to get the vaccine. Read more…
A: Personal beliefs and experiences inform varying levels of acceptance of the Covid-19 vaccine now becoming available to essential workers in healthcare settings. Listen to the reasons for concern, respond with compassion and facts, and make it easy to take actionable steps forward. REALLY LISTEN. Not all vaccine hesitancy stems from the same concerns. Creating Read more…
In vaccine trial data we trust?!
Data and Metrics Data Literacy Uncertainty and Misinformation VaccinesLindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Like a healthy democracy, a healthy data system relies on a sophisticated set of checks and balances. The FDAâs system is highly protective against data hanky-panky.* Today an FDA advisory panel meets to discuss Modernaâs vaccine data â with an eye towards recommending emergency use authorization. Your Nerdy Girls look forward to watching all Read more…
âIâve read that the Pfizer vaccine causes female infertility by blocking a protein that is key in the formation of the placenta in mammals. Is there any shred of truth to this?â
Families/Kids Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Michelle Kinder, PhD
A: No. There is no truth to this rumor. There is nothing in the human genome that is similar to the spike protein that each of the vaccines are targeting to prevent COVID-19. đFirst of all, rumors about similarity between the placenta proteins and spike protein just do not pass the sniff test. Remember: extraordinary Read more…
Whatâs up with shifting scientific guidance?!
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Science is a method, not a fixed set of findings. Beware the scientist who does NOT change her mind. As cheekily characterized by the Wall Street Journal, science is merely a fancy way to âguess-and-test.â So why is it such a powerful force in the world? Our brains are biologically wired to seek patterns; Read more…
I have family members and close friends who say they donât want to get the Covid-19 vaccine when itâs their turn. How can I encourage them?
Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: Lead with love, then with facts. Share your enthusiasm and commitment. Make it easy and fun. Acknowledge past hurts. We already know that hesitancy about the Covid-19 vaccine is running high. Recent survey data (linked below) show that anywhere from 20-40% of US residents report being âunlikelyâ or âvery unlikelyâ to get the vaccine. Read more…
A: Like a healthy democracy, a healthy data system relies on a sophisticated set of checks and balances. The FDAâs system is highly protective against data hanky-panky.* Today an FDA advisory panel meets to discuss Modernaâs vaccine data â with an eye towards recommending emergency use authorization. Your Nerdy Girls look forward to watching all Read more…
âIâve read that the Pfizer vaccine causes female infertility by blocking a protein that is key in the formation of the placenta in mammals. Is there any shred of truth to this?â
Families/Kids Uncertainty and Misinformation VaccinesMichelle Kinder, PhD
A: No. There is no truth to this rumor. There is nothing in the human genome that is similar to the spike protein that each of the vaccines are targeting to prevent COVID-19. đFirst of all, rumors about similarity between the placenta proteins and spike protein just do not pass the sniff test. Remember: extraordinary Read more…
Whatâs up with shifting scientific guidance?!
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Science is a method, not a fixed set of findings. Beware the scientist who does NOT change her mind. As cheekily characterized by the Wall Street Journal, science is merely a fancy way to âguess-and-test.â So why is it such a powerful force in the world? Our brains are biologically wired to seek patterns; Read more…
I have family members and close friends who say they donât want to get the Covid-19 vaccine when itâs their turn. How can I encourage them?
Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: Lead with love, then with facts. Share your enthusiasm and commitment. Make it easy and fun. Acknowledge past hurts. We already know that hesitancy about the Covid-19 vaccine is running high. Recent survey data (linked below) show that anywhere from 20-40% of US residents report being âunlikelyâ or âvery unlikelyâ to get the vaccine. Read more…
A: No. There is no truth to this rumor. There is nothing in the human genome that is similar to the spike protein that each of the vaccines are targeting to prevent COVID-19. đFirst of all, rumors about similarity between the placenta proteins and spike protein just do not pass the sniff test. Remember: extraordinary Read more…
Whatâs up with shifting scientific guidance?!
Uncertainty and MisinformationLindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Science is a method, not a fixed set of findings. Beware the scientist who does NOT change her mind. As cheekily characterized by the Wall Street Journal, science is merely a fancy way to âguess-and-test.â So why is it such a powerful force in the world? Our brains are biologically wired to seek patterns; Read more…
I have family members and close friends who say they donât want to get the Covid-19 vaccine when itâs their turn. How can I encourage them?
Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: Lead with love, then with facts. Share your enthusiasm and commitment. Make it easy and fun. Acknowledge past hurts. We already know that hesitancy about the Covid-19 vaccine is running high. Recent survey data (linked below) show that anywhere from 20-40% of US residents report being âunlikelyâ or âvery unlikelyâ to get the vaccine. Read more…
A: Science is a method, not a fixed set of findings. Beware the scientist who does NOT change her mind. As cheekily characterized by the Wall Street Journal, science is merely a fancy way to âguess-and-test.â So why is it such a powerful force in the world? Our brains are biologically wired to seek patterns; Read more…
I have family members and close friends who say they donât want to get the Covid-19 vaccine when itâs their turn. How can I encourage them?
Uncertainty and Misinformation VaccinesAlison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: Lead with love, then with facts. Share your enthusiasm and commitment. Make it easy and fun. Acknowledge past hurts. We already know that hesitancy about the Covid-19 vaccine is running high. Recent survey data (linked below) show that anywhere from 20-40% of US residents report being âunlikelyâ or âvery unlikelyâ to get the vaccine. Read more…
A: Lead with love, then with facts. Share your enthusiasm and commitment. Make it easy and fun. Acknowledge past hurts. We already know that hesitancy about the Covid-19 vaccine is running high. Recent survey data (linked below) show that anywhere from 20-40% of US residents report being âunlikelyâ or âvery unlikelyâ to get the vaccine. Read more…
