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 FDA’s system is highly protective against data hanky-panky.* Today an FDA advisory panel meets to discuss Moderna’s vaccine data – with an eye towards recommending emergency use authorization. Your Nerdy Girls look forward to watching all Read more…
“I’ve 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?”
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. 💉First of all, rumors about similarity between the placenta proteins and spike protein just do not pass the sniff test. Remember: extraordinary Read more…
What’s 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 “guess-and-test.” 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 don’t want to get the Covid-19 vaccine when it’s 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 “unlikely” or “very unlikely” to get the vaccine. Read more…
How do I fight fake news?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Use the 3D’s to slay disinformation: Detect; document; and debunk. “Sandwich” the myth between buns of truth. “Everywhere you see the spread of germs for the last few thousand years, you see right behind it the spread of lies.” Oh boy how these wise words from medical sociologist Dr. Nicholas Christakis resonate. We Nerdy Read more…
How is it possible that my friends are social distancing and yet have colds??
Infection and Spread Uncertainty and Misinformation
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: The interventions we use to reduce COVID-19 transmission–such as wearing masks, improving ventilation, and keeping physical distance from other people–don’t target the common cold as well. Unlike the virus that causes COVID-19, which is transmitted through sharing air with infected people, most of the many viruses that cause the common cold–called rhinoviruses–love to hang Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Biology/Immunity Clinical Symptoms Infection and Spread Staying Safe Uncertainty and Misinformation Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Drs. Lindsey Leininger and Malia Jones take your thorny COVID questions in this Live Q&A! If you have a question, submit it at our website! www.dearpandemic.org. This week we discuss: ➡️ Intro…with TV show rec’s! (0:00 – 3:00) Related link ➡️ The latest on quarantine timelines (3:35 – 8:40) Related link ➡️ Handling conspiracy theories Read more…
I heard that mouthwash kills the coronavirus! How often should I gargle?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A. TL,DR: Mouthwash won’t prevent or cure COVID-19. Consistent with several prior studies, a recent laboratory-based study out of Cardiff University found that over-the-counter mouthwash (with active ingredient cetylpyridinium chloride [CPC]) will inactivate 90-99% of the coronavirus after a mere 30 seconds. Sounds exciting! …but don’t get your hopes up. The clinical relevance of mouthwash Read more…
Jo-Mom’s Pumpkin Pie
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
On Saturday’s live Q&A, Malia said she would share her mom’s “pumpkin” pie recipe–which has a secret ingredient. Well, here it is! The secret is that there’s no pumpkin at all–the recipe uses fresh butternut squash instead. You’ll never know it’s not a pumpkin pie except that it’s the best-tasting pumpkin pie you’ve ever made. Read more…
Nerdy Girls Lab Notes Oct 2020
Uncertainty and Misinformation Videos
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
Your Nerdy Girls: · Love (!) the Dear Pandemic community · Celebrate your kindness and commitment to science · Are so very grateful for your help in fighting the “infodemic” Our October “Lab Notes” report is dedicated to YOU, the amazing Dear Pandemic community. #FightLikeANerdyGirl Link to original FB post
Post-Election Uncertainty
Mental Health Uncertainty and Misinformation
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
It is the day after Election Day in the United States and perhaps many of you are feeling what we feel too: Uncertainty. For our families, for our friends and neighbors, and for our futures. Amidst this uncertainty, let us recommit to you and the work ahead. We are scientists, researchers, clinicians, leaders, and family Read more…
Any “information hygiene” tips for tomorrow?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Don’t expect resolution on election night. Fact-check (!!!). Take a purposeful pause prior to sharing information. Background: Tomorrow’s going to be a rough day on the information frontlines. How can we prepare? Knowledge is power, and here’s what the experts* want us to know: First: Brace for the possibility that we won’t know the Read more…
What are the hallmarks of high-quality reporting?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Look for the ABCs of ethical journalism: Accountability; Balance; and Credibility Background: At its best, news reporting serves as an honest umpire, dispassionately calling the balls and strikes of current events.* But let’s get real: It can be hard to spot an honest ump right now. Anyone with a keyboard can become a self-styled Read more…
I heard somewhere that doctors and hospitals are falsely claiming deaths are due to COVID-19 and incorrectly increasing the case counts. Is that true?
Data and Metrics Data Literacy Uncertainty and Misinformation
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: No. There is no evidence that healthcare professionals are inflating the numbers of COVID-19 cases. Understanding the role of death certificates and how they are completed can help you get to the bottom of it. There has been increased circulation of a false claim that clinicians and hospitals are inflating the number of COVID-19 Read more…
Election season is in full swing, and the news is getting even more hectic!! How do I make sure my sources are accurate?!
Staying Safe Uncertainty and Misinformation
Rebecca Doyle, Graduate Assistant
A: The COVID “infodemic” has made it harder than ever to cut through the noise, and election season absolutely adds to this challenge. The good news is that Lindsey’s Laws for news diligence that we’ve been using here at Dear Pandemic to fight misinformation can ALSO apply to the political news cycle! As we laid Read more…
Did a recent CDC study show that 85% of people who wear masks get COVID?
Masks Uncertainty and Misinformation
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: No. The CDC study showed that close contact with people who had COVID-19 or visiting locations that offered on-site eating and drinking were associated with getting COVID. This study does not offer any information about whether wearing a mask is a risk factor for getting COVID. So where does this 85% figure come from? Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Infection and Spread School Staying Safe Uncertainty and Misinformation Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
https://www.facebook.com/thosenerdygirls/videos/380034256456524 Dr. Lindsey Leininger and Dr. Malia Jones answer your COVID questions! This week we tackle: ☑️ Reinfection (2:25 – 7:45) ☑️ Psychology of risky behavior (7:55 – 13:06) ☑️ Election-day poll volunteering (13:19 – 17:45) ☑️ Are schools superspreaders? (18:00 – 25:55) ☑️ It’s OK to donate blood! (26:03 – 27:30) Big thanks to Read more…
Nerdy Girls Lab Notes Sept 2020
Uncertainty and Misinformation Videos
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
Your Nerdy Girls: · Love (!) the Dear Pandemic community · Celebrate your kindness and commitment to science · Are so very grateful for your help in fighting the “infodemic” Our inaugural “Lab Notes” report is dedicated to YOU, the amazing Dear Pandemic community. #FightLikeANerdyGirl Link to original FB post
When will we get to herd immunity?
Infection and Spread Uncertainty and Misinformation
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: When we get a vaccine and lots of people have received it; or else, a very long time from now. Even though we have well over 30 million confirmed cases and nearly a million deaths from COVID-19 worldwide, we’re not even close to reaching herd immunity. In fact, we’re not even close to the Read more…
A: Like a healthy democracy, a healthy data system relies on a sophisticated set of checks and balances. The FDA’s system is highly protective against data hanky-panky.* Today an FDA advisory panel meets to discuss Moderna’s vaccine data – with an eye towards recommending emergency use authorization. Your Nerdy Girls look forward to watching all Read more…
“I’ve 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?”
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. 💉First of all, rumors about similarity between the placenta proteins and spike protein just do not pass the sniff test. Remember: extraordinary Read more…
What’s 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 “guess-and-test.” 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 don’t want to get the Covid-19 vaccine when it’s 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 “unlikely” or “very unlikely” to get the vaccine. Read more…
How do I fight fake news?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Use the 3D’s to slay disinformation: Detect; document; and debunk. “Sandwich” the myth between buns of truth. “Everywhere you see the spread of germs for the last few thousand years, you see right behind it the spread of lies.” Oh boy how these wise words from medical sociologist Dr. Nicholas Christakis resonate. We Nerdy Read more…
How is it possible that my friends are social distancing and yet have colds??
Infection and Spread Uncertainty and Misinformation
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: The interventions we use to reduce COVID-19 transmission–such as wearing masks, improving ventilation, and keeping physical distance from other people–don’t target the common cold as well. Unlike the virus that causes COVID-19, which is transmitted through sharing air with infected people, most of the many viruses that cause the common cold–called rhinoviruses–love to hang Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Biology/Immunity Clinical Symptoms Infection and Spread Staying Safe Uncertainty and Misinformation Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Drs. Lindsey Leininger and Malia Jones take your thorny COVID questions in this Live Q&A! If you have a question, submit it at our website! www.dearpandemic.org. This week we discuss: ➡️ Intro…with TV show rec’s! (0:00 – 3:00) Related link ➡️ The latest on quarantine timelines (3:35 – 8:40) Related link ➡️ Handling conspiracy theories Read more…
I heard that mouthwash kills the coronavirus! How often should I gargle?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A. TL,DR: Mouthwash won’t prevent or cure COVID-19. Consistent with several prior studies, a recent laboratory-based study out of Cardiff University found that over-the-counter mouthwash (with active ingredient cetylpyridinium chloride [CPC]) will inactivate 90-99% of the coronavirus after a mere 30 seconds. Sounds exciting! …but don’t get your hopes up. The clinical relevance of mouthwash Read more…
Jo-Mom’s Pumpkin Pie
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
On Saturday’s live Q&A, Malia said she would share her mom’s “pumpkin” pie recipe–which has a secret ingredient. Well, here it is! The secret is that there’s no pumpkin at all–the recipe uses fresh butternut squash instead. You’ll never know it’s not a pumpkin pie except that it’s the best-tasting pumpkin pie you’ve ever made. Read more…
Nerdy Girls Lab Notes Oct 2020
Uncertainty and Misinformation Videos
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
Your Nerdy Girls: · Love (!) the Dear Pandemic community · Celebrate your kindness and commitment to science · Are so very grateful for your help in fighting the “infodemic” Our October “Lab Notes” report is dedicated to YOU, the amazing Dear Pandemic community. #FightLikeANerdyGirl Link to original FB post
Post-Election Uncertainty
Mental Health Uncertainty and Misinformation
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
It is the day after Election Day in the United States and perhaps many of you are feeling what we feel too: Uncertainty. For our families, for our friends and neighbors, and for our futures. Amidst this uncertainty, let us recommit to you and the work ahead. We are scientists, researchers, clinicians, leaders, and family Read more…
Any “information hygiene” tips for tomorrow?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Don’t expect resolution on election night. Fact-check (!!!). Take a purposeful pause prior to sharing information. Background: Tomorrow’s going to be a rough day on the information frontlines. How can we prepare? Knowledge is power, and here’s what the experts* want us to know: First: Brace for the possibility that we won’t know the Read more…
What are the hallmarks of high-quality reporting?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Look for the ABCs of ethical journalism: Accountability; Balance; and Credibility Background: At its best, news reporting serves as an honest umpire, dispassionately calling the balls and strikes of current events.* But let’s get real: It can be hard to spot an honest ump right now. Anyone with a keyboard can become a self-styled Read more…
I heard somewhere that doctors and hospitals are falsely claiming deaths are due to COVID-19 and incorrectly increasing the case counts. Is that true?
Data and Metrics Data Literacy Uncertainty and Misinformation
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: No. There is no evidence that healthcare professionals are inflating the numbers of COVID-19 cases. Understanding the role of death certificates and how they are completed can help you get to the bottom of it. There has been increased circulation of a false claim that clinicians and hospitals are inflating the number of COVID-19 Read more…
Election season is in full swing, and the news is getting even more hectic!! How do I make sure my sources are accurate?!
Staying Safe Uncertainty and Misinformation
Rebecca Doyle, Graduate Assistant
A: The COVID “infodemic” has made it harder than ever to cut through the noise, and election season absolutely adds to this challenge. The good news is that Lindsey’s Laws for news diligence that we’ve been using here at Dear Pandemic to fight misinformation can ALSO apply to the political news cycle! As we laid Read more…
Did a recent CDC study show that 85% of people who wear masks get COVID?
Masks Uncertainty and Misinformation
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: No. The CDC study showed that close contact with people who had COVID-19 or visiting locations that offered on-site eating and drinking were associated with getting COVID. This study does not offer any information about whether wearing a mask is a risk factor for getting COVID. So where does this 85% figure come from? Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Infection and Spread School Staying Safe Uncertainty and Misinformation Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
https://www.facebook.com/thosenerdygirls/videos/380034256456524 Dr. Lindsey Leininger and Dr. Malia Jones answer your COVID questions! This week we tackle: ☑️ Reinfection (2:25 – 7:45) ☑️ Psychology of risky behavior (7:55 – 13:06) ☑️ Election-day poll volunteering (13:19 – 17:45) ☑️ Are schools superspreaders? (18:00 – 25:55) ☑️ It’s OK to donate blood! (26:03 – 27:30) Big thanks to Read more…
Nerdy Girls Lab Notes Sept 2020
Uncertainty and Misinformation Videos
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
Your Nerdy Girls: · Love (!) the Dear Pandemic community · Celebrate your kindness and commitment to science · Are so very grateful for your help in fighting the “infodemic” Our inaugural “Lab Notes” report is dedicated to YOU, the amazing Dear Pandemic community. #FightLikeANerdyGirl Link to original FB post
When will we get to herd immunity?
Infection and Spread Uncertainty and Misinformation
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: When we get a vaccine and lots of people have received it; or else, a very long time from now. Even though we have well over 30 million confirmed cases and nearly a million deaths from COVID-19 worldwide, we’re not even close to reaching herd immunity. In fact, we’re not even close to the 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. 💉First of all, rumors about similarity between the placenta proteins and spike protein just do not pass the sniff test. Remember: extraordinary Read more…
What’s 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 “guess-and-test.” 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 don’t want to get the Covid-19 vaccine when it’s 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 “unlikely” or “very unlikely” to get the vaccine. Read more…
How do I fight fake news?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Use the 3D’s to slay disinformation: Detect; document; and debunk. “Sandwich” the myth between buns of truth. “Everywhere you see the spread of germs for the last few thousand years, you see right behind it the spread of lies.” Oh boy how these wise words from medical sociologist Dr. Nicholas Christakis resonate. We Nerdy Read more…
How is it possible that my friends are social distancing and yet have colds??
Infection and Spread Uncertainty and Misinformation
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: The interventions we use to reduce COVID-19 transmission–such as wearing masks, improving ventilation, and keeping physical distance from other people–don’t target the common cold as well. Unlike the virus that causes COVID-19, which is transmitted through sharing air with infected people, most of the many viruses that cause the common cold–called rhinoviruses–love to hang Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Biology/Immunity Clinical Symptoms Infection and Spread Staying Safe Uncertainty and Misinformation Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Drs. Lindsey Leininger and Malia Jones take your thorny COVID questions in this Live Q&A! If you have a question, submit it at our website! www.dearpandemic.org. This week we discuss: ➡️ Intro…with TV show rec’s! (0:00 – 3:00) Related link ➡️ The latest on quarantine timelines (3:35 – 8:40) Related link ➡️ Handling conspiracy theories Read more…
I heard that mouthwash kills the coronavirus! How often should I gargle?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A. TL,DR: Mouthwash won’t prevent or cure COVID-19. Consistent with several prior studies, a recent laboratory-based study out of Cardiff University found that over-the-counter mouthwash (with active ingredient cetylpyridinium chloride [CPC]) will inactivate 90-99% of the coronavirus after a mere 30 seconds. Sounds exciting! …but don’t get your hopes up. The clinical relevance of mouthwash Read more…
Jo-Mom’s Pumpkin Pie
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
On Saturday’s live Q&A, Malia said she would share her mom’s “pumpkin” pie recipe–which has a secret ingredient. Well, here it is! The secret is that there’s no pumpkin at all–the recipe uses fresh butternut squash instead. You’ll never know it’s not a pumpkin pie except that it’s the best-tasting pumpkin pie you’ve ever made. Read more…
Nerdy Girls Lab Notes Oct 2020
Uncertainty and Misinformation Videos
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
Your Nerdy Girls: · Love (!) the Dear Pandemic community · Celebrate your kindness and commitment to science · Are so very grateful for your help in fighting the “infodemic” Our October “Lab Notes” report is dedicated to YOU, the amazing Dear Pandemic community. #FightLikeANerdyGirl Link to original FB post
Post-Election Uncertainty
Mental Health Uncertainty and Misinformation
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
It is the day after Election Day in the United States and perhaps many of you are feeling what we feel too: Uncertainty. For our families, for our friends and neighbors, and for our futures. Amidst this uncertainty, let us recommit to you and the work ahead. We are scientists, researchers, clinicians, leaders, and family Read more…
Any “information hygiene” tips for tomorrow?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Don’t expect resolution on election night. Fact-check (!!!). Take a purposeful pause prior to sharing information. Background: Tomorrow’s going to be a rough day on the information frontlines. How can we prepare? Knowledge is power, and here’s what the experts* want us to know: First: Brace for the possibility that we won’t know the Read more…
What are the hallmarks of high-quality reporting?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Look for the ABCs of ethical journalism: Accountability; Balance; and Credibility Background: At its best, news reporting serves as an honest umpire, dispassionately calling the balls and strikes of current events.* But let’s get real: It can be hard to spot an honest ump right now. Anyone with a keyboard can become a self-styled Read more…
I heard somewhere that doctors and hospitals are falsely claiming deaths are due to COVID-19 and incorrectly increasing the case counts. Is that true?
Data and Metrics Data Literacy Uncertainty and Misinformation
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: No. There is no evidence that healthcare professionals are inflating the numbers of COVID-19 cases. Understanding the role of death certificates and how they are completed can help you get to the bottom of it. There has been increased circulation of a false claim that clinicians and hospitals are inflating the number of COVID-19 Read more…
Election season is in full swing, and the news is getting even more hectic!! How do I make sure my sources are accurate?!
Staying Safe Uncertainty and Misinformation
Rebecca Doyle, Graduate Assistant
A: The COVID “infodemic” has made it harder than ever to cut through the noise, and election season absolutely adds to this challenge. The good news is that Lindsey’s Laws for news diligence that we’ve been using here at Dear Pandemic to fight misinformation can ALSO apply to the political news cycle! As we laid Read more…
Did a recent CDC study show that 85% of people who wear masks get COVID?
Masks Uncertainty and Misinformation
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: No. The CDC study showed that close contact with people who had COVID-19 or visiting locations that offered on-site eating and drinking were associated with getting COVID. This study does not offer any information about whether wearing a mask is a risk factor for getting COVID. So where does this 85% figure come from? Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Infection and Spread School Staying Safe Uncertainty and Misinformation Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
https://www.facebook.com/thosenerdygirls/videos/380034256456524 Dr. Lindsey Leininger and Dr. Malia Jones answer your COVID questions! This week we tackle: ☑️ Reinfection (2:25 – 7:45) ☑️ Psychology of risky behavior (7:55 – 13:06) ☑️ Election-day poll volunteering (13:19 – 17:45) ☑️ Are schools superspreaders? (18:00 – 25:55) ☑️ It’s OK to donate blood! (26:03 – 27:30) Big thanks to Read more…
Nerdy Girls Lab Notes Sept 2020
Uncertainty and Misinformation Videos
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
Your Nerdy Girls: · Love (!) the Dear Pandemic community · Celebrate your kindness and commitment to science · Are so very grateful for your help in fighting the “infodemic” Our inaugural “Lab Notes” report is dedicated to YOU, the amazing Dear Pandemic community. #FightLikeANerdyGirl Link to original FB post
When will we get to herd immunity?
Infection and Spread Uncertainty and Misinformation
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: When we get a vaccine and lots of people have received it; or else, a very long time from now. Even though we have well over 30 million confirmed cases and nearly a million deaths from COVID-19 worldwide, we’re not even close to reaching herd immunity. In fact, we’re not even close to the 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 “guess-and-test.” 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 don’t want to get the Covid-19 vaccine when it’s 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 “unlikely” or “very unlikely” to get the vaccine. Read more…
How do I fight fake news?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Use the 3D’s to slay disinformation: Detect; document; and debunk. “Sandwich” the myth between buns of truth. “Everywhere you see the spread of germs for the last few thousand years, you see right behind it the spread of lies.” Oh boy how these wise words from medical sociologist Dr. Nicholas Christakis resonate. We Nerdy Read more…
How is it possible that my friends are social distancing and yet have colds??
Infection and Spread Uncertainty and Misinformation
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: The interventions we use to reduce COVID-19 transmission–such as wearing masks, improving ventilation, and keeping physical distance from other people–don’t target the common cold as well. Unlike the virus that causes COVID-19, which is transmitted through sharing air with infected people, most of the many viruses that cause the common cold–called rhinoviruses–love to hang Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Biology/Immunity Clinical Symptoms Infection and Spread Staying Safe Uncertainty and Misinformation Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Drs. Lindsey Leininger and Malia Jones take your thorny COVID questions in this Live Q&A! If you have a question, submit it at our website! www.dearpandemic.org. This week we discuss: ➡️ Intro…with TV show rec’s! (0:00 – 3:00) Related link ➡️ The latest on quarantine timelines (3:35 – 8:40) Related link ➡️ Handling conspiracy theories Read more…
I heard that mouthwash kills the coronavirus! How often should I gargle?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A. TL,DR: Mouthwash won’t prevent or cure COVID-19. Consistent with several prior studies, a recent laboratory-based study out of Cardiff University found that over-the-counter mouthwash (with active ingredient cetylpyridinium chloride [CPC]) will inactivate 90-99% of the coronavirus after a mere 30 seconds. Sounds exciting! …but don’t get your hopes up. The clinical relevance of mouthwash Read more…
Jo-Mom’s Pumpkin Pie
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
On Saturday’s live Q&A, Malia said she would share her mom’s “pumpkin” pie recipe–which has a secret ingredient. Well, here it is! The secret is that there’s no pumpkin at all–the recipe uses fresh butternut squash instead. You’ll never know it’s not a pumpkin pie except that it’s the best-tasting pumpkin pie you’ve ever made. Read more…
Nerdy Girls Lab Notes Oct 2020
Uncertainty and Misinformation Videos
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
Your Nerdy Girls: · Love (!) the Dear Pandemic community · Celebrate your kindness and commitment to science · Are so very grateful for your help in fighting the “infodemic” Our October “Lab Notes” report is dedicated to YOU, the amazing Dear Pandemic community. #FightLikeANerdyGirl Link to original FB post
Post-Election Uncertainty
Mental Health Uncertainty and Misinformation
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
It is the day after Election Day in the United States and perhaps many of you are feeling what we feel too: Uncertainty. For our families, for our friends and neighbors, and for our futures. Amidst this uncertainty, let us recommit to you and the work ahead. We are scientists, researchers, clinicians, leaders, and family Read more…
Any “information hygiene” tips for tomorrow?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Don’t expect resolution on election night. Fact-check (!!!). Take a purposeful pause prior to sharing information. Background: Tomorrow’s going to be a rough day on the information frontlines. How can we prepare? Knowledge is power, and here’s what the experts* want us to know: First: Brace for the possibility that we won’t know the Read more…
What are the hallmarks of high-quality reporting?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Look for the ABCs of ethical journalism: Accountability; Balance; and Credibility Background: At its best, news reporting serves as an honest umpire, dispassionately calling the balls and strikes of current events.* But let’s get real: It can be hard to spot an honest ump right now. Anyone with a keyboard can become a self-styled Read more…
I heard somewhere that doctors and hospitals are falsely claiming deaths are due to COVID-19 and incorrectly increasing the case counts. Is that true?
Data and Metrics Data Literacy Uncertainty and Misinformation
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: No. There is no evidence that healthcare professionals are inflating the numbers of COVID-19 cases. Understanding the role of death certificates and how they are completed can help you get to the bottom of it. There has been increased circulation of a false claim that clinicians and hospitals are inflating the number of COVID-19 Read more…
Election season is in full swing, and the news is getting even more hectic!! How do I make sure my sources are accurate?!
Staying Safe Uncertainty and Misinformation
Rebecca Doyle, Graduate Assistant
A: The COVID “infodemic” has made it harder than ever to cut through the noise, and election season absolutely adds to this challenge. The good news is that Lindsey’s Laws for news diligence that we’ve been using here at Dear Pandemic to fight misinformation can ALSO apply to the political news cycle! As we laid Read more…
Did a recent CDC study show that 85% of people who wear masks get COVID?
Masks Uncertainty and Misinformation
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: No. The CDC study showed that close contact with people who had COVID-19 or visiting locations that offered on-site eating and drinking were associated with getting COVID. This study does not offer any information about whether wearing a mask is a risk factor for getting COVID. So where does this 85% figure come from? Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Infection and Spread School Staying Safe Uncertainty and Misinformation Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
https://www.facebook.com/thosenerdygirls/videos/380034256456524 Dr. Lindsey Leininger and Dr. Malia Jones answer your COVID questions! This week we tackle: ☑️ Reinfection (2:25 – 7:45) ☑️ Psychology of risky behavior (7:55 – 13:06) ☑️ Election-day poll volunteering (13:19 – 17:45) ☑️ Are schools superspreaders? (18:00 – 25:55) ☑️ It’s OK to donate blood! (26:03 – 27:30) Big thanks to Read more…
Nerdy Girls Lab Notes Sept 2020
Uncertainty and Misinformation Videos
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
Your Nerdy Girls: · Love (!) the Dear Pandemic community · Celebrate your kindness and commitment to science · Are so very grateful for your help in fighting the “infodemic” Our inaugural “Lab Notes” report is dedicated to YOU, the amazing Dear Pandemic community. #FightLikeANerdyGirl Link to original FB post
When will we get to herd immunity?
Infection and Spread Uncertainty and Misinformation
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: When we get a vaccine and lots of people have received it; or else, a very long time from now. Even though we have well over 30 million confirmed cases and nearly a million deaths from COVID-19 worldwide, we’re not even close to reaching herd immunity. In fact, we’re not even close to the 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 “unlikely” or “very unlikely” to get the vaccine. Read more…
How do I fight fake news?
Uncertainty and MisinformationLindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Use the 3D’s to slay disinformation: Detect; document; and debunk. “Sandwich” the myth between buns of truth. “Everywhere you see the spread of germs for the last few thousand years, you see right behind it the spread of lies.” Oh boy how these wise words from medical sociologist Dr. Nicholas Christakis resonate. We Nerdy Read more…
How is it possible that my friends are social distancing and yet have colds??
Infection and Spread Uncertainty and Misinformation
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: The interventions we use to reduce COVID-19 transmission–such as wearing masks, improving ventilation, and keeping physical distance from other people–don’t target the common cold as well. Unlike the virus that causes COVID-19, which is transmitted through sharing air with infected people, most of the many viruses that cause the common cold–called rhinoviruses–love to hang Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Biology/Immunity Clinical Symptoms Infection and Spread Staying Safe Uncertainty and Misinformation Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Drs. Lindsey Leininger and Malia Jones take your thorny COVID questions in this Live Q&A! If you have a question, submit it at our website! www.dearpandemic.org. This week we discuss: ➡️ Intro…with TV show rec’s! (0:00 – 3:00) Related link ➡️ The latest on quarantine timelines (3:35 – 8:40) Related link ➡️ Handling conspiracy theories Read more…
I heard that mouthwash kills the coronavirus! How often should I gargle?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A. TL,DR: Mouthwash won’t prevent or cure COVID-19. Consistent with several prior studies, a recent laboratory-based study out of Cardiff University found that over-the-counter mouthwash (with active ingredient cetylpyridinium chloride [CPC]) will inactivate 90-99% of the coronavirus after a mere 30 seconds. Sounds exciting! …but don’t get your hopes up. The clinical relevance of mouthwash Read more…
Jo-Mom’s Pumpkin Pie
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
On Saturday’s live Q&A, Malia said she would share her mom’s “pumpkin” pie recipe–which has a secret ingredient. Well, here it is! The secret is that there’s no pumpkin at all–the recipe uses fresh butternut squash instead. You’ll never know it’s not a pumpkin pie except that it’s the best-tasting pumpkin pie you’ve ever made. Read more…
Nerdy Girls Lab Notes Oct 2020
Uncertainty and Misinformation Videos
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
Your Nerdy Girls: · Love (!) the Dear Pandemic community · Celebrate your kindness and commitment to science · Are so very grateful for your help in fighting the “infodemic” Our October “Lab Notes” report is dedicated to YOU, the amazing Dear Pandemic community. #FightLikeANerdyGirl Link to original FB post
Post-Election Uncertainty
Mental Health Uncertainty and Misinformation
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
It is the day after Election Day in the United States and perhaps many of you are feeling what we feel too: Uncertainty. For our families, for our friends and neighbors, and for our futures. Amidst this uncertainty, let us recommit to you and the work ahead. We are scientists, researchers, clinicians, leaders, and family Read more…
Any “information hygiene” tips for tomorrow?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Don’t expect resolution on election night. Fact-check (!!!). Take a purposeful pause prior to sharing information. Background: Tomorrow’s going to be a rough day on the information frontlines. How can we prepare? Knowledge is power, and here’s what the experts* want us to know: First: Brace for the possibility that we won’t know the Read more…
What are the hallmarks of high-quality reporting?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Look for the ABCs of ethical journalism: Accountability; Balance; and Credibility Background: At its best, news reporting serves as an honest umpire, dispassionately calling the balls and strikes of current events.* But let’s get real: It can be hard to spot an honest ump right now. Anyone with a keyboard can become a self-styled Read more…
I heard somewhere that doctors and hospitals are falsely claiming deaths are due to COVID-19 and incorrectly increasing the case counts. Is that true?
Data and Metrics Data Literacy Uncertainty and Misinformation
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: No. There is no evidence that healthcare professionals are inflating the numbers of COVID-19 cases. Understanding the role of death certificates and how they are completed can help you get to the bottom of it. There has been increased circulation of a false claim that clinicians and hospitals are inflating the number of COVID-19 Read more…
Election season is in full swing, and the news is getting even more hectic!! How do I make sure my sources are accurate?!
Staying Safe Uncertainty and Misinformation
Rebecca Doyle, Graduate Assistant
A: The COVID “infodemic” has made it harder than ever to cut through the noise, and election season absolutely adds to this challenge. The good news is that Lindsey’s Laws for news diligence that we’ve been using here at Dear Pandemic to fight misinformation can ALSO apply to the political news cycle! As we laid Read more…
Did a recent CDC study show that 85% of people who wear masks get COVID?
Masks Uncertainty and Misinformation
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: No. The CDC study showed that close contact with people who had COVID-19 or visiting locations that offered on-site eating and drinking were associated with getting COVID. This study does not offer any information about whether wearing a mask is a risk factor for getting COVID. So where does this 85% figure come from? Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Infection and Spread School Staying Safe Uncertainty and Misinformation Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
https://www.facebook.com/thosenerdygirls/videos/380034256456524 Dr. Lindsey Leininger and Dr. Malia Jones answer your COVID questions! This week we tackle: ☑️ Reinfection (2:25 – 7:45) ☑️ Psychology of risky behavior (7:55 – 13:06) ☑️ Election-day poll volunteering (13:19 – 17:45) ☑️ Are schools superspreaders? (18:00 – 25:55) ☑️ It’s OK to donate blood! (26:03 – 27:30) Big thanks to Read more…
Nerdy Girls Lab Notes Sept 2020
Uncertainty and Misinformation Videos
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
Your Nerdy Girls: · Love (!) the Dear Pandemic community · Celebrate your kindness and commitment to science · Are so very grateful for your help in fighting the “infodemic” Our inaugural “Lab Notes” report is dedicated to YOU, the amazing Dear Pandemic community. #FightLikeANerdyGirl Link to original FB post
When will we get to herd immunity?
Infection and Spread Uncertainty and Misinformation
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: When we get a vaccine and lots of people have received it; or else, a very long time from now. Even though we have well over 30 million confirmed cases and nearly a million deaths from COVID-19 worldwide, we’re not even close to reaching herd immunity. In fact, we’re not even close to the Read more…
A: Use the 3D’s to slay disinformation: Detect; document; and debunk. “Sandwich” the myth between buns of truth. “Everywhere you see the spread of germs for the last few thousand years, you see right behind it the spread of lies.” Oh boy how these wise words from medical sociologist Dr. Nicholas Christakis resonate. We Nerdy Read more…
How is it possible that my friends are social distancing and yet have colds??
Infection and Spread Uncertainty and MisinformationMalia Jones, PhD MPH
A: The interventions we use to reduce COVID-19 transmission–such as wearing masks, improving ventilation, and keeping physical distance from other people–don’t target the common cold as well. Unlike the virus that causes COVID-19, which is transmitted through sharing air with infected people, most of the many viruses that cause the common cold–called rhinoviruses–love to hang Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Biology/Immunity Clinical Symptoms Infection and Spread Staying Safe Uncertainty and Misinformation Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Drs. Lindsey Leininger and Malia Jones take your thorny COVID questions in this Live Q&A! If you have a question, submit it at our website! www.dearpandemic.org. This week we discuss: ➡️ Intro…with TV show rec’s! (0:00 – 3:00) Related link ➡️ The latest on quarantine timelines (3:35 – 8:40) Related link ➡️ Handling conspiracy theories Read more…
I heard that mouthwash kills the coronavirus! How often should I gargle?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A. TL,DR: Mouthwash won’t prevent or cure COVID-19. Consistent with several prior studies, a recent laboratory-based study out of Cardiff University found that over-the-counter mouthwash (with active ingredient cetylpyridinium chloride [CPC]) will inactivate 90-99% of the coronavirus after a mere 30 seconds. Sounds exciting! …but don’t get your hopes up. The clinical relevance of mouthwash Read more…
Jo-Mom’s Pumpkin Pie
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
On Saturday’s live Q&A, Malia said she would share her mom’s “pumpkin” pie recipe–which has a secret ingredient. Well, here it is! The secret is that there’s no pumpkin at all–the recipe uses fresh butternut squash instead. You’ll never know it’s not a pumpkin pie except that it’s the best-tasting pumpkin pie you’ve ever made. Read more…
Nerdy Girls Lab Notes Oct 2020
Uncertainty and Misinformation Videos
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
Your Nerdy Girls: · Love (!) the Dear Pandemic community · Celebrate your kindness and commitment to science · Are so very grateful for your help in fighting the “infodemic” Our October “Lab Notes” report is dedicated to YOU, the amazing Dear Pandemic community. #FightLikeANerdyGirl Link to original FB post
Post-Election Uncertainty
Mental Health Uncertainty and Misinformation
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
It is the day after Election Day in the United States and perhaps many of you are feeling what we feel too: Uncertainty. For our families, for our friends and neighbors, and for our futures. Amidst this uncertainty, let us recommit to you and the work ahead. We are scientists, researchers, clinicians, leaders, and family Read more…
Any “information hygiene” tips for tomorrow?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Don’t expect resolution on election night. Fact-check (!!!). Take a purposeful pause prior to sharing information. Background: Tomorrow’s going to be a rough day on the information frontlines. How can we prepare? Knowledge is power, and here’s what the experts* want us to know: First: Brace for the possibility that we won’t know the Read more…
What are the hallmarks of high-quality reporting?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Look for the ABCs of ethical journalism: Accountability; Balance; and Credibility Background: At its best, news reporting serves as an honest umpire, dispassionately calling the balls and strikes of current events.* But let’s get real: It can be hard to spot an honest ump right now. Anyone with a keyboard can become a self-styled Read more…
I heard somewhere that doctors and hospitals are falsely claiming deaths are due to COVID-19 and incorrectly increasing the case counts. Is that true?
Data and Metrics Data Literacy Uncertainty and Misinformation
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: No. There is no evidence that healthcare professionals are inflating the numbers of COVID-19 cases. Understanding the role of death certificates and how they are completed can help you get to the bottom of it. There has been increased circulation of a false claim that clinicians and hospitals are inflating the number of COVID-19 Read more…
Election season is in full swing, and the news is getting even more hectic!! How do I make sure my sources are accurate?!
Staying Safe Uncertainty and Misinformation
Rebecca Doyle, Graduate Assistant
A: The COVID “infodemic” has made it harder than ever to cut through the noise, and election season absolutely adds to this challenge. The good news is that Lindsey’s Laws for news diligence that we’ve been using here at Dear Pandemic to fight misinformation can ALSO apply to the political news cycle! As we laid Read more…
Did a recent CDC study show that 85% of people who wear masks get COVID?
Masks Uncertainty and Misinformation
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: No. The CDC study showed that close contact with people who had COVID-19 or visiting locations that offered on-site eating and drinking were associated with getting COVID. This study does not offer any information about whether wearing a mask is a risk factor for getting COVID. So where does this 85% figure come from? Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Infection and Spread School Staying Safe Uncertainty and Misinformation Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
https://www.facebook.com/thosenerdygirls/videos/380034256456524 Dr. Lindsey Leininger and Dr. Malia Jones answer your COVID questions! This week we tackle: ☑️ Reinfection (2:25 – 7:45) ☑️ Psychology of risky behavior (7:55 – 13:06) ☑️ Election-day poll volunteering (13:19 – 17:45) ☑️ Are schools superspreaders? (18:00 – 25:55) ☑️ It’s OK to donate blood! (26:03 – 27:30) Big thanks to Read more…
Nerdy Girls Lab Notes Sept 2020
Uncertainty and Misinformation Videos
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
Your Nerdy Girls: · Love (!) the Dear Pandemic community · Celebrate your kindness and commitment to science · Are so very grateful for your help in fighting the “infodemic” Our inaugural “Lab Notes” report is dedicated to YOU, the amazing Dear Pandemic community. #FightLikeANerdyGirl Link to original FB post
When will we get to herd immunity?
Infection and Spread Uncertainty and Misinformation
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: When we get a vaccine and lots of people have received it; or else, a very long time from now. Even though we have well over 30 million confirmed cases and nearly a million deaths from COVID-19 worldwide, we’re not even close to reaching herd immunity. In fact, we’re not even close to the Read more…
A: The interventions we use to reduce COVID-19 transmission–such as wearing masks, improving ventilation, and keeping physical distance from other people–don’t target the common cold as well. Unlike the virus that causes COVID-19, which is transmitted through sharing air with infected people, most of the many viruses that cause the common cold–called rhinoviruses–love to hang Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Biology/Immunity Clinical Symptoms Infection and Spread Staying Safe Uncertainty and Misinformation VideosMalia Jones, PhD MPH
Drs. Lindsey Leininger and Malia Jones take your thorny COVID questions in this Live Q&A! If you have a question, submit it at our website! www.dearpandemic.org. This week we discuss: ➡️ Intro…with TV show rec’s! (0:00 – 3:00) Related link ➡️ The latest on quarantine timelines (3:35 – 8:40) Related link ➡️ Handling conspiracy theories Read more…
I heard that mouthwash kills the coronavirus! How often should I gargle?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A. TL,DR: Mouthwash won’t prevent or cure COVID-19. Consistent with several prior studies, a recent laboratory-based study out of Cardiff University found that over-the-counter mouthwash (with active ingredient cetylpyridinium chloride [CPC]) will inactivate 90-99% of the coronavirus after a mere 30 seconds. Sounds exciting! …but don’t get your hopes up. The clinical relevance of mouthwash Read more…
Jo-Mom’s Pumpkin Pie
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
On Saturday’s live Q&A, Malia said she would share her mom’s “pumpkin” pie recipe–which has a secret ingredient. Well, here it is! The secret is that there’s no pumpkin at all–the recipe uses fresh butternut squash instead. You’ll never know it’s not a pumpkin pie except that it’s the best-tasting pumpkin pie you’ve ever made. Read more…
Nerdy Girls Lab Notes Oct 2020
Uncertainty and Misinformation Videos
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
Your Nerdy Girls: · Love (!) the Dear Pandemic community · Celebrate your kindness and commitment to science · Are so very grateful for your help in fighting the “infodemic” Our October “Lab Notes” report is dedicated to YOU, the amazing Dear Pandemic community. #FightLikeANerdyGirl Link to original FB post
Post-Election Uncertainty
Mental Health Uncertainty and Misinformation
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
It is the day after Election Day in the United States and perhaps many of you are feeling what we feel too: Uncertainty. For our families, for our friends and neighbors, and for our futures. Amidst this uncertainty, let us recommit to you and the work ahead. We are scientists, researchers, clinicians, leaders, and family Read more…
Any “information hygiene” tips for tomorrow?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Don’t expect resolution on election night. Fact-check (!!!). Take a purposeful pause prior to sharing information. Background: Tomorrow’s going to be a rough day on the information frontlines. How can we prepare? Knowledge is power, and here’s what the experts* want us to know: First: Brace for the possibility that we won’t know the Read more…
What are the hallmarks of high-quality reporting?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Look for the ABCs of ethical journalism: Accountability; Balance; and Credibility Background: At its best, news reporting serves as an honest umpire, dispassionately calling the balls and strikes of current events.* But let’s get real: It can be hard to spot an honest ump right now. Anyone with a keyboard can become a self-styled Read more…
I heard somewhere that doctors and hospitals are falsely claiming deaths are due to COVID-19 and incorrectly increasing the case counts. Is that true?
Data and Metrics Data Literacy Uncertainty and Misinformation
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: No. There is no evidence that healthcare professionals are inflating the numbers of COVID-19 cases. Understanding the role of death certificates and how they are completed can help you get to the bottom of it. There has been increased circulation of a false claim that clinicians and hospitals are inflating the number of COVID-19 Read more…
Election season is in full swing, and the news is getting even more hectic!! How do I make sure my sources are accurate?!
Staying Safe Uncertainty and Misinformation
Rebecca Doyle, Graduate Assistant
A: The COVID “infodemic” has made it harder than ever to cut through the noise, and election season absolutely adds to this challenge. The good news is that Lindsey’s Laws for news diligence that we’ve been using here at Dear Pandemic to fight misinformation can ALSO apply to the political news cycle! As we laid Read more…
Did a recent CDC study show that 85% of people who wear masks get COVID?
Masks Uncertainty and Misinformation
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: No. The CDC study showed that close contact with people who had COVID-19 or visiting locations that offered on-site eating and drinking were associated with getting COVID. This study does not offer any information about whether wearing a mask is a risk factor for getting COVID. So where does this 85% figure come from? Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Infection and Spread School Staying Safe Uncertainty and Misinformation Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
https://www.facebook.com/thosenerdygirls/videos/380034256456524 Dr. Lindsey Leininger and Dr. Malia Jones answer your COVID questions! This week we tackle: ☑️ Reinfection (2:25 – 7:45) ☑️ Psychology of risky behavior (7:55 – 13:06) ☑️ Election-day poll volunteering (13:19 – 17:45) ☑️ Are schools superspreaders? (18:00 – 25:55) ☑️ It’s OK to donate blood! (26:03 – 27:30) Big thanks to Read more…
Nerdy Girls Lab Notes Sept 2020
Uncertainty and Misinformation Videos
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
Your Nerdy Girls: · Love (!) the Dear Pandemic community · Celebrate your kindness and commitment to science · Are so very grateful for your help in fighting the “infodemic” Our inaugural “Lab Notes” report is dedicated to YOU, the amazing Dear Pandemic community. #FightLikeANerdyGirl Link to original FB post
When will we get to herd immunity?
Infection and Spread Uncertainty and Misinformation
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: When we get a vaccine and lots of people have received it; or else, a very long time from now. Even though we have well over 30 million confirmed cases and nearly a million deaths from COVID-19 worldwide, we’re not even close to reaching herd immunity. In fact, we’re not even close to the Read more…
Drs. Lindsey Leininger and Malia Jones take your thorny COVID questions in this Live Q&A! If you have a question, submit it at our website! www.dearpandemic.org. This week we discuss: ➡️ Intro…with TV show rec’s! (0:00 – 3:00) Related link ➡️ The latest on quarantine timelines (3:35 – 8:40) Related link ➡️ Handling conspiracy theories Read more…
I heard that mouthwash kills the coronavirus! How often should I gargle?
Uncertainty and MisinformationLauren Hale, PhD MA
A. TL,DR: Mouthwash won’t prevent or cure COVID-19. Consistent with several prior studies, a recent laboratory-based study out of Cardiff University found that over-the-counter mouthwash (with active ingredient cetylpyridinium chloride [CPC]) will inactivate 90-99% of the coronavirus after a mere 30 seconds. Sounds exciting! …but don’t get your hopes up. The clinical relevance of mouthwash Read more…
Jo-Mom’s Pumpkin Pie
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
On Saturday’s live Q&A, Malia said she would share her mom’s “pumpkin” pie recipe–which has a secret ingredient. Well, here it is! The secret is that there’s no pumpkin at all–the recipe uses fresh butternut squash instead. You’ll never know it’s not a pumpkin pie except that it’s the best-tasting pumpkin pie you’ve ever made. Read more…
Nerdy Girls Lab Notes Oct 2020
Uncertainty and Misinformation Videos
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
Your Nerdy Girls: · Love (!) the Dear Pandemic community · Celebrate your kindness and commitment to science · Are so very grateful for your help in fighting the “infodemic” Our October “Lab Notes” report is dedicated to YOU, the amazing Dear Pandemic community. #FightLikeANerdyGirl Link to original FB post
Post-Election Uncertainty
Mental Health Uncertainty and Misinformation
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
It is the day after Election Day in the United States and perhaps many of you are feeling what we feel too: Uncertainty. For our families, for our friends and neighbors, and for our futures. Amidst this uncertainty, let us recommit to you and the work ahead. We are scientists, researchers, clinicians, leaders, and family Read more…
Any “information hygiene” tips for tomorrow?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Don’t expect resolution on election night. Fact-check (!!!). Take a purposeful pause prior to sharing information. Background: Tomorrow’s going to be a rough day on the information frontlines. How can we prepare? Knowledge is power, and here’s what the experts* want us to know: First: Brace for the possibility that we won’t know the Read more…
What are the hallmarks of high-quality reporting?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Look for the ABCs of ethical journalism: Accountability; Balance; and Credibility Background: At its best, news reporting serves as an honest umpire, dispassionately calling the balls and strikes of current events.* But let’s get real: It can be hard to spot an honest ump right now. Anyone with a keyboard can become a self-styled Read more…
I heard somewhere that doctors and hospitals are falsely claiming deaths are due to COVID-19 and incorrectly increasing the case counts. Is that true?
Data and Metrics Data Literacy Uncertainty and Misinformation
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: No. There is no evidence that healthcare professionals are inflating the numbers of COVID-19 cases. Understanding the role of death certificates and how they are completed can help you get to the bottom of it. There has been increased circulation of a false claim that clinicians and hospitals are inflating the number of COVID-19 Read more…
Election season is in full swing, and the news is getting even more hectic!! How do I make sure my sources are accurate?!
Staying Safe Uncertainty and Misinformation
Rebecca Doyle, Graduate Assistant
A: The COVID “infodemic” has made it harder than ever to cut through the noise, and election season absolutely adds to this challenge. The good news is that Lindsey’s Laws for news diligence that we’ve been using here at Dear Pandemic to fight misinformation can ALSO apply to the political news cycle! As we laid Read more…
Did a recent CDC study show that 85% of people who wear masks get COVID?
Masks Uncertainty and Misinformation
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: No. The CDC study showed that close contact with people who had COVID-19 or visiting locations that offered on-site eating and drinking were associated with getting COVID. This study does not offer any information about whether wearing a mask is a risk factor for getting COVID. So where does this 85% figure come from? Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Infection and Spread School Staying Safe Uncertainty and Misinformation Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
https://www.facebook.com/thosenerdygirls/videos/380034256456524 Dr. Lindsey Leininger and Dr. Malia Jones answer your COVID questions! This week we tackle: ☑️ Reinfection (2:25 – 7:45) ☑️ Psychology of risky behavior (7:55 – 13:06) ☑️ Election-day poll volunteering (13:19 – 17:45) ☑️ Are schools superspreaders? (18:00 – 25:55) ☑️ It’s OK to donate blood! (26:03 – 27:30) Big thanks to Read more…
Nerdy Girls Lab Notes Sept 2020
Uncertainty and Misinformation Videos
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
Your Nerdy Girls: · Love (!) the Dear Pandemic community · Celebrate your kindness and commitment to science · Are so very grateful for your help in fighting the “infodemic” Our inaugural “Lab Notes” report is dedicated to YOU, the amazing Dear Pandemic community. #FightLikeANerdyGirl Link to original FB post
When will we get to herd immunity?
Infection and Spread Uncertainty and Misinformation
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: When we get a vaccine and lots of people have received it; or else, a very long time from now. Even though we have well over 30 million confirmed cases and nearly a million deaths from COVID-19 worldwide, we’re not even close to reaching herd immunity. In fact, we’re not even close to the Read more…
A. TL,DR: Mouthwash won’t prevent or cure COVID-19. Consistent with several prior studies, a recent laboratory-based study out of Cardiff University found that over-the-counter mouthwash (with active ingredient cetylpyridinium chloride [CPC]) will inactivate 90-99% of the coronavirus after a mere 30 seconds. Sounds exciting! …but don’t get your hopes up. The clinical relevance of mouthwash Read more…
Jo-Mom’s Pumpkin Pie
Uncertainty and MisinformationMalia Jones, PhD MPH
On Saturday’s live Q&A, Malia said she would share her mom’s “pumpkin” pie recipe–which has a secret ingredient. Well, here it is! The secret is that there’s no pumpkin at all–the recipe uses fresh butternut squash instead. You’ll never know it’s not a pumpkin pie except that it’s the best-tasting pumpkin pie you’ve ever made. Read more…
Nerdy Girls Lab Notes Oct 2020
Uncertainty and Misinformation Videos
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
Your Nerdy Girls: · Love (!) the Dear Pandemic community · Celebrate your kindness and commitment to science · Are so very grateful for your help in fighting the “infodemic” Our October “Lab Notes” report is dedicated to YOU, the amazing Dear Pandemic community. #FightLikeANerdyGirl Link to original FB post
Post-Election Uncertainty
Mental Health Uncertainty and Misinformation
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
It is the day after Election Day in the United States and perhaps many of you are feeling what we feel too: Uncertainty. For our families, for our friends and neighbors, and for our futures. Amidst this uncertainty, let us recommit to you and the work ahead. We are scientists, researchers, clinicians, leaders, and family Read more…
Any “information hygiene” tips for tomorrow?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Don’t expect resolution on election night. Fact-check (!!!). Take a purposeful pause prior to sharing information. Background: Tomorrow’s going to be a rough day on the information frontlines. How can we prepare? Knowledge is power, and here’s what the experts* want us to know: First: Brace for the possibility that we won’t know the Read more…
What are the hallmarks of high-quality reporting?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Look for the ABCs of ethical journalism: Accountability; Balance; and Credibility Background: At its best, news reporting serves as an honest umpire, dispassionately calling the balls and strikes of current events.* But let’s get real: It can be hard to spot an honest ump right now. Anyone with a keyboard can become a self-styled Read more…
I heard somewhere that doctors and hospitals are falsely claiming deaths are due to COVID-19 and incorrectly increasing the case counts. Is that true?
Data and Metrics Data Literacy Uncertainty and Misinformation
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: No. There is no evidence that healthcare professionals are inflating the numbers of COVID-19 cases. Understanding the role of death certificates and how they are completed can help you get to the bottom of it. There has been increased circulation of a false claim that clinicians and hospitals are inflating the number of COVID-19 Read more…
Election season is in full swing, and the news is getting even more hectic!! How do I make sure my sources are accurate?!
Staying Safe Uncertainty and Misinformation
Rebecca Doyle, Graduate Assistant
A: The COVID “infodemic” has made it harder than ever to cut through the noise, and election season absolutely adds to this challenge. The good news is that Lindsey’s Laws for news diligence that we’ve been using here at Dear Pandemic to fight misinformation can ALSO apply to the political news cycle! As we laid Read more…
Did a recent CDC study show that 85% of people who wear masks get COVID?
Masks Uncertainty and Misinformation
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: No. The CDC study showed that close contact with people who had COVID-19 or visiting locations that offered on-site eating and drinking were associated with getting COVID. This study does not offer any information about whether wearing a mask is a risk factor for getting COVID. So where does this 85% figure come from? Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Infection and Spread School Staying Safe Uncertainty and Misinformation Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
https://www.facebook.com/thosenerdygirls/videos/380034256456524 Dr. Lindsey Leininger and Dr. Malia Jones answer your COVID questions! This week we tackle: ☑️ Reinfection (2:25 – 7:45) ☑️ Psychology of risky behavior (7:55 – 13:06) ☑️ Election-day poll volunteering (13:19 – 17:45) ☑️ Are schools superspreaders? (18:00 – 25:55) ☑️ It’s OK to donate blood! (26:03 – 27:30) Big thanks to Read more…
Nerdy Girls Lab Notes Sept 2020
Uncertainty and Misinformation Videos
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
Your Nerdy Girls: · Love (!) the Dear Pandemic community · Celebrate your kindness and commitment to science · Are so very grateful for your help in fighting the “infodemic” Our inaugural “Lab Notes” report is dedicated to YOU, the amazing Dear Pandemic community. #FightLikeANerdyGirl Link to original FB post
When will we get to herd immunity?
Infection and Spread Uncertainty and Misinformation
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: When we get a vaccine and lots of people have received it; or else, a very long time from now. Even though we have well over 30 million confirmed cases and nearly a million deaths from COVID-19 worldwide, we’re not even close to reaching herd immunity. In fact, we’re not even close to the Read more…
On Saturday’s live Q&A, Malia said she would share her mom’s “pumpkin” pie recipe–which has a secret ingredient. Well, here it is! The secret is that there’s no pumpkin at all–the recipe uses fresh butternut squash instead. You’ll never know it’s not a pumpkin pie except that it’s the best-tasting pumpkin pie you’ve ever made. Read more…
Nerdy Girls Lab Notes Oct 2020
Uncertainty and Misinformation VideosLindsey Leininger, PhD MA
Your Nerdy Girls: · Love (!) the Dear Pandemic community · Celebrate your kindness and commitment to science · Are so very grateful for your help in fighting the “infodemic” Our October “Lab Notes” report is dedicated to YOU, the amazing Dear Pandemic community. #FightLikeANerdyGirl Link to original FB post
Post-Election Uncertainty
Mental Health Uncertainty and Misinformation
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
It is the day after Election Day in the United States and perhaps many of you are feeling what we feel too: Uncertainty. For our families, for our friends and neighbors, and for our futures. Amidst this uncertainty, let us recommit to you and the work ahead. We are scientists, researchers, clinicians, leaders, and family Read more…
Any “information hygiene” tips for tomorrow?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Don’t expect resolution on election night. Fact-check (!!!). Take a purposeful pause prior to sharing information. Background: Tomorrow’s going to be a rough day on the information frontlines. How can we prepare? Knowledge is power, and here’s what the experts* want us to know: First: Brace for the possibility that we won’t know the Read more…
What are the hallmarks of high-quality reporting?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Look for the ABCs of ethical journalism: Accountability; Balance; and Credibility Background: At its best, news reporting serves as an honest umpire, dispassionately calling the balls and strikes of current events.* But let’s get real: It can be hard to spot an honest ump right now. Anyone with a keyboard can become a self-styled Read more…
I heard somewhere that doctors and hospitals are falsely claiming deaths are due to COVID-19 and incorrectly increasing the case counts. Is that true?
Data and Metrics Data Literacy Uncertainty and Misinformation
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: No. There is no evidence that healthcare professionals are inflating the numbers of COVID-19 cases. Understanding the role of death certificates and how they are completed can help you get to the bottom of it. There has been increased circulation of a false claim that clinicians and hospitals are inflating the number of COVID-19 Read more…
Election season is in full swing, and the news is getting even more hectic!! How do I make sure my sources are accurate?!
Staying Safe Uncertainty and Misinformation
Rebecca Doyle, Graduate Assistant
A: The COVID “infodemic” has made it harder than ever to cut through the noise, and election season absolutely adds to this challenge. The good news is that Lindsey’s Laws for news diligence that we’ve been using here at Dear Pandemic to fight misinformation can ALSO apply to the political news cycle! As we laid Read more…
Did a recent CDC study show that 85% of people who wear masks get COVID?
Masks Uncertainty and Misinformation
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: No. The CDC study showed that close contact with people who had COVID-19 or visiting locations that offered on-site eating and drinking were associated with getting COVID. This study does not offer any information about whether wearing a mask is a risk factor for getting COVID. So where does this 85% figure come from? Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Infection and Spread School Staying Safe Uncertainty and Misinformation Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
https://www.facebook.com/thosenerdygirls/videos/380034256456524 Dr. Lindsey Leininger and Dr. Malia Jones answer your COVID questions! This week we tackle: ☑️ Reinfection (2:25 – 7:45) ☑️ Psychology of risky behavior (7:55 – 13:06) ☑️ Election-day poll volunteering (13:19 – 17:45) ☑️ Are schools superspreaders? (18:00 – 25:55) ☑️ It’s OK to donate blood! (26:03 – 27:30) Big thanks to Read more…
Nerdy Girls Lab Notes Sept 2020
Uncertainty and Misinformation Videos
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
Your Nerdy Girls: · Love (!) the Dear Pandemic community · Celebrate your kindness and commitment to science · Are so very grateful for your help in fighting the “infodemic” Our inaugural “Lab Notes” report is dedicated to YOU, the amazing Dear Pandemic community. #FightLikeANerdyGirl Link to original FB post
When will we get to herd immunity?
Infection and Spread Uncertainty and Misinformation
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: When we get a vaccine and lots of people have received it; or else, a very long time from now. Even though we have well over 30 million confirmed cases and nearly a million deaths from COVID-19 worldwide, we’re not even close to reaching herd immunity. In fact, we’re not even close to the Read more…
Your Nerdy Girls: · Love (!) the Dear Pandemic community · Celebrate your kindness and commitment to science · Are so very grateful for your help in fighting the “infodemic” Our October “Lab Notes” report is dedicated to YOU, the amazing Dear Pandemic community. #FightLikeANerdyGirl Link to original FB post
Post-Election Uncertainty
Mental Health Uncertainty and MisinformationAparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
It is the day after Election Day in the United States and perhaps many of you are feeling what we feel too: Uncertainty. For our families, for our friends and neighbors, and for our futures. Amidst this uncertainty, let us recommit to you and the work ahead. We are scientists, researchers, clinicians, leaders, and family Read more…
Any “information hygiene” tips for tomorrow?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Don’t expect resolution on election night. Fact-check (!!!). Take a purposeful pause prior to sharing information. Background: Tomorrow’s going to be a rough day on the information frontlines. How can we prepare? Knowledge is power, and here’s what the experts* want us to know: First: Brace for the possibility that we won’t know the Read more…
What are the hallmarks of high-quality reporting?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Look for the ABCs of ethical journalism: Accountability; Balance; and Credibility Background: At its best, news reporting serves as an honest umpire, dispassionately calling the balls and strikes of current events.* But let’s get real: It can be hard to spot an honest ump right now. Anyone with a keyboard can become a self-styled Read more…
I heard somewhere that doctors and hospitals are falsely claiming deaths are due to COVID-19 and incorrectly increasing the case counts. Is that true?
Data and Metrics Data Literacy Uncertainty and Misinformation
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: No. There is no evidence that healthcare professionals are inflating the numbers of COVID-19 cases. Understanding the role of death certificates and how they are completed can help you get to the bottom of it. There has been increased circulation of a false claim that clinicians and hospitals are inflating the number of COVID-19 Read more…
Election season is in full swing, and the news is getting even more hectic!! How do I make sure my sources are accurate?!
Staying Safe Uncertainty and Misinformation
Rebecca Doyle, Graduate Assistant
A: The COVID “infodemic” has made it harder than ever to cut through the noise, and election season absolutely adds to this challenge. The good news is that Lindsey’s Laws for news diligence that we’ve been using here at Dear Pandemic to fight misinformation can ALSO apply to the political news cycle! As we laid Read more…
Did a recent CDC study show that 85% of people who wear masks get COVID?
Masks Uncertainty and Misinformation
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: No. The CDC study showed that close contact with people who had COVID-19 or visiting locations that offered on-site eating and drinking were associated with getting COVID. This study does not offer any information about whether wearing a mask is a risk factor for getting COVID. So where does this 85% figure come from? Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Infection and Spread School Staying Safe Uncertainty and Misinformation Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
https://www.facebook.com/thosenerdygirls/videos/380034256456524 Dr. Lindsey Leininger and Dr. Malia Jones answer your COVID questions! This week we tackle: ☑️ Reinfection (2:25 – 7:45) ☑️ Psychology of risky behavior (7:55 – 13:06) ☑️ Election-day poll volunteering (13:19 – 17:45) ☑️ Are schools superspreaders? (18:00 – 25:55) ☑️ It’s OK to donate blood! (26:03 – 27:30) Big thanks to Read more…
Nerdy Girls Lab Notes Sept 2020
Uncertainty and Misinformation Videos
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
Your Nerdy Girls: · Love (!) the Dear Pandemic community · Celebrate your kindness and commitment to science · Are so very grateful for your help in fighting the “infodemic” Our inaugural “Lab Notes” report is dedicated to YOU, the amazing Dear Pandemic community. #FightLikeANerdyGirl Link to original FB post
When will we get to herd immunity?
Infection and Spread Uncertainty and Misinformation
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: When we get a vaccine and lots of people have received it; or else, a very long time from now. Even though we have well over 30 million confirmed cases and nearly a million deaths from COVID-19 worldwide, we’re not even close to reaching herd immunity. In fact, we’re not even close to the Read more…
It is the day after Election Day in the United States and perhaps many of you are feeling what we feel too: Uncertainty. For our families, for our friends and neighbors, and for our futures. Amidst this uncertainty, let us recommit to you and the work ahead. We are scientists, researchers, clinicians, leaders, and family Read more…
Any “information hygiene” tips for tomorrow?
Uncertainty and MisinformationLindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Don’t expect resolution on election night. Fact-check (!!!). Take a purposeful pause prior to sharing information. Background: Tomorrow’s going to be a rough day on the information frontlines. How can we prepare? Knowledge is power, and here’s what the experts* want us to know: First: Brace for the possibility that we won’t know the Read more…
What are the hallmarks of high-quality reporting?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Look for the ABCs of ethical journalism: Accountability; Balance; and Credibility Background: At its best, news reporting serves as an honest umpire, dispassionately calling the balls and strikes of current events.* But let’s get real: It can be hard to spot an honest ump right now. Anyone with a keyboard can become a self-styled Read more…
I heard somewhere that doctors and hospitals are falsely claiming deaths are due to COVID-19 and incorrectly increasing the case counts. Is that true?
Data and Metrics Data Literacy Uncertainty and Misinformation
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: No. There is no evidence that healthcare professionals are inflating the numbers of COVID-19 cases. Understanding the role of death certificates and how they are completed can help you get to the bottom of it. There has been increased circulation of a false claim that clinicians and hospitals are inflating the number of COVID-19 Read more…
Election season is in full swing, and the news is getting even more hectic!! How do I make sure my sources are accurate?!
Staying Safe Uncertainty and Misinformation
Rebecca Doyle, Graduate Assistant
A: The COVID “infodemic” has made it harder than ever to cut through the noise, and election season absolutely adds to this challenge. The good news is that Lindsey’s Laws for news diligence that we’ve been using here at Dear Pandemic to fight misinformation can ALSO apply to the political news cycle! As we laid Read more…
Did a recent CDC study show that 85% of people who wear masks get COVID?
Masks Uncertainty and Misinformation
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: No. The CDC study showed that close contact with people who had COVID-19 or visiting locations that offered on-site eating and drinking were associated with getting COVID. This study does not offer any information about whether wearing a mask is a risk factor for getting COVID. So where does this 85% figure come from? Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Infection and Spread School Staying Safe Uncertainty and Misinformation Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
https://www.facebook.com/thosenerdygirls/videos/380034256456524 Dr. Lindsey Leininger and Dr. Malia Jones answer your COVID questions! This week we tackle: ☑️ Reinfection (2:25 – 7:45) ☑️ Psychology of risky behavior (7:55 – 13:06) ☑️ Election-day poll volunteering (13:19 – 17:45) ☑️ Are schools superspreaders? (18:00 – 25:55) ☑️ It’s OK to donate blood! (26:03 – 27:30) Big thanks to Read more…
Nerdy Girls Lab Notes Sept 2020
Uncertainty and Misinformation Videos
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
Your Nerdy Girls: · Love (!) the Dear Pandemic community · Celebrate your kindness and commitment to science · Are so very grateful for your help in fighting the “infodemic” Our inaugural “Lab Notes” report is dedicated to YOU, the amazing Dear Pandemic community. #FightLikeANerdyGirl Link to original FB post
When will we get to herd immunity?
Infection and Spread Uncertainty and Misinformation
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: When we get a vaccine and lots of people have received it; or else, a very long time from now. Even though we have well over 30 million confirmed cases and nearly a million deaths from COVID-19 worldwide, we’re not even close to reaching herd immunity. In fact, we’re not even close to the Read more…
A: Don’t expect resolution on election night. Fact-check (!!!). Take a purposeful pause prior to sharing information. Background: Tomorrow’s going to be a rough day on the information frontlines. How can we prepare? Knowledge is power, and here’s what the experts* want us to know: First: Brace for the possibility that we won’t know the Read more…
What are the hallmarks of high-quality reporting?
Uncertainty and MisinformationLindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Look for the ABCs of ethical journalism: Accountability; Balance; and Credibility Background: At its best, news reporting serves as an honest umpire, dispassionately calling the balls and strikes of current events.* But let’s get real: It can be hard to spot an honest ump right now. Anyone with a keyboard can become a self-styled Read more…
I heard somewhere that doctors and hospitals are falsely claiming deaths are due to COVID-19 and incorrectly increasing the case counts. Is that true?
Data and Metrics Data Literacy Uncertainty and Misinformation
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: No. There is no evidence that healthcare professionals are inflating the numbers of COVID-19 cases. Understanding the role of death certificates and how they are completed can help you get to the bottom of it. There has been increased circulation of a false claim that clinicians and hospitals are inflating the number of COVID-19 Read more…
Election season is in full swing, and the news is getting even more hectic!! How do I make sure my sources are accurate?!
Staying Safe Uncertainty and Misinformation
Rebecca Doyle, Graduate Assistant
A: The COVID “infodemic” has made it harder than ever to cut through the noise, and election season absolutely adds to this challenge. The good news is that Lindsey’s Laws for news diligence that we’ve been using here at Dear Pandemic to fight misinformation can ALSO apply to the political news cycle! As we laid Read more…
Did a recent CDC study show that 85% of people who wear masks get COVID?
Masks Uncertainty and Misinformation
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: No. The CDC study showed that close contact with people who had COVID-19 or visiting locations that offered on-site eating and drinking were associated with getting COVID. This study does not offer any information about whether wearing a mask is a risk factor for getting COVID. So where does this 85% figure come from? Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Infection and Spread School Staying Safe Uncertainty and Misinformation Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
https://www.facebook.com/thosenerdygirls/videos/380034256456524 Dr. Lindsey Leininger and Dr. Malia Jones answer your COVID questions! This week we tackle: ☑️ Reinfection (2:25 – 7:45) ☑️ Psychology of risky behavior (7:55 – 13:06) ☑️ Election-day poll volunteering (13:19 – 17:45) ☑️ Are schools superspreaders? (18:00 – 25:55) ☑️ It’s OK to donate blood! (26:03 – 27:30) Big thanks to Read more…
Nerdy Girls Lab Notes Sept 2020
Uncertainty and Misinformation Videos
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
Your Nerdy Girls: · Love (!) the Dear Pandemic community · Celebrate your kindness and commitment to science · Are so very grateful for your help in fighting the “infodemic” Our inaugural “Lab Notes” report is dedicated to YOU, the amazing Dear Pandemic community. #FightLikeANerdyGirl Link to original FB post
When will we get to herd immunity?
Infection and Spread Uncertainty and Misinformation
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: When we get a vaccine and lots of people have received it; or else, a very long time from now. Even though we have well over 30 million confirmed cases and nearly a million deaths from COVID-19 worldwide, we’re not even close to reaching herd immunity. In fact, we’re not even close to the Read more…
A: Look for the ABCs of ethical journalism: Accountability; Balance; and Credibility Background: At its best, news reporting serves as an honest umpire, dispassionately calling the balls and strikes of current events.* But let’s get real: It can be hard to spot an honest ump right now. Anyone with a keyboard can become a self-styled Read more…
I heard somewhere that doctors and hospitals are falsely claiming deaths are due to COVID-19 and incorrectly increasing the case counts. Is that true?
Data and Metrics Data Literacy Uncertainty and MisinformationSarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: No. There is no evidence that healthcare professionals are inflating the numbers of COVID-19 cases. Understanding the role of death certificates and how they are completed can help you get to the bottom of it. There has been increased circulation of a false claim that clinicians and hospitals are inflating the number of COVID-19 Read more…
Election season is in full swing, and the news is getting even more hectic!! How do I make sure my sources are accurate?!
Staying Safe Uncertainty and Misinformation
Rebecca Doyle, Graduate Assistant
A: The COVID “infodemic” has made it harder than ever to cut through the noise, and election season absolutely adds to this challenge. The good news is that Lindsey’s Laws for news diligence that we’ve been using here at Dear Pandemic to fight misinformation can ALSO apply to the political news cycle! As we laid Read more…
Did a recent CDC study show that 85% of people who wear masks get COVID?
Masks Uncertainty and Misinformation
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: No. The CDC study showed that close contact with people who had COVID-19 or visiting locations that offered on-site eating and drinking were associated with getting COVID. This study does not offer any information about whether wearing a mask is a risk factor for getting COVID. So where does this 85% figure come from? Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Infection and Spread School Staying Safe Uncertainty and Misinformation Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
https://www.facebook.com/thosenerdygirls/videos/380034256456524 Dr. Lindsey Leininger and Dr. Malia Jones answer your COVID questions! This week we tackle: ☑️ Reinfection (2:25 – 7:45) ☑️ Psychology of risky behavior (7:55 – 13:06) ☑️ Election-day poll volunteering (13:19 – 17:45) ☑️ Are schools superspreaders? (18:00 – 25:55) ☑️ It’s OK to donate blood! (26:03 – 27:30) Big thanks to Read more…
Nerdy Girls Lab Notes Sept 2020
Uncertainty and Misinformation Videos
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
Your Nerdy Girls: · Love (!) the Dear Pandemic community · Celebrate your kindness and commitment to science · Are so very grateful for your help in fighting the “infodemic” Our inaugural “Lab Notes” report is dedicated to YOU, the amazing Dear Pandemic community. #FightLikeANerdyGirl Link to original FB post
When will we get to herd immunity?
Infection and Spread Uncertainty and Misinformation
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: When we get a vaccine and lots of people have received it; or else, a very long time from now. Even though we have well over 30 million confirmed cases and nearly a million deaths from COVID-19 worldwide, we’re not even close to reaching herd immunity. In fact, we’re not even close to the Read more…
A: No. There is no evidence that healthcare professionals are inflating the numbers of COVID-19 cases. Understanding the role of death certificates and how they are completed can help you get to the bottom of it. There has been increased circulation of a false claim that clinicians and hospitals are inflating the number of COVID-19 Read more…
Election season is in full swing, and the news is getting even more hectic!! How do I make sure my sources are accurate?!
Staying Safe Uncertainty and MisinformationRebecca Doyle, Graduate Assistant
A: The COVID “infodemic” has made it harder than ever to cut through the noise, and election season absolutely adds to this challenge. The good news is that Lindsey’s Laws for news diligence that we’ve been using here at Dear Pandemic to fight misinformation can ALSO apply to the political news cycle! As we laid Read more…
Did a recent CDC study show that 85% of people who wear masks get COVID?
Masks Uncertainty and Misinformation
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: No. The CDC study showed that close contact with people who had COVID-19 or visiting locations that offered on-site eating and drinking were associated with getting COVID. This study does not offer any information about whether wearing a mask is a risk factor for getting COVID. So where does this 85% figure come from? Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Infection and Spread School Staying Safe Uncertainty and Misinformation Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
https://www.facebook.com/thosenerdygirls/videos/380034256456524 Dr. Lindsey Leininger and Dr. Malia Jones answer your COVID questions! This week we tackle: ☑️ Reinfection (2:25 – 7:45) ☑️ Psychology of risky behavior (7:55 – 13:06) ☑️ Election-day poll volunteering (13:19 – 17:45) ☑️ Are schools superspreaders? (18:00 – 25:55) ☑️ It’s OK to donate blood! (26:03 – 27:30) Big thanks to Read more…
Nerdy Girls Lab Notes Sept 2020
Uncertainty and Misinformation Videos
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
Your Nerdy Girls: · Love (!) the Dear Pandemic community · Celebrate your kindness and commitment to science · Are so very grateful for your help in fighting the “infodemic” Our inaugural “Lab Notes” report is dedicated to YOU, the amazing Dear Pandemic community. #FightLikeANerdyGirl Link to original FB post
When will we get to herd immunity?
Infection and Spread Uncertainty and Misinformation
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: When we get a vaccine and lots of people have received it; or else, a very long time from now. Even though we have well over 30 million confirmed cases and nearly a million deaths from COVID-19 worldwide, we’re not even close to reaching herd immunity. In fact, we’re not even close to the Read more…
A: The COVID “infodemic” has made it harder than ever to cut through the noise, and election season absolutely adds to this challenge. The good news is that Lindsey’s Laws for news diligence that we’ve been using here at Dear Pandemic to fight misinformation can ALSO apply to the political news cycle! As we laid Read more…
Did a recent CDC study show that 85% of people who wear masks get COVID?
Masks Uncertainty and MisinformationAmanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: No. The CDC study showed that close contact with people who had COVID-19 or visiting locations that offered on-site eating and drinking were associated with getting COVID. This study does not offer any information about whether wearing a mask is a risk factor for getting COVID. So where does this 85% figure come from? Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Infection and Spread School Staying Safe Uncertainty and Misinformation Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
https://www.facebook.com/thosenerdygirls/videos/380034256456524 Dr. Lindsey Leininger and Dr. Malia Jones answer your COVID questions! This week we tackle: ☑️ Reinfection (2:25 – 7:45) ☑️ Psychology of risky behavior (7:55 – 13:06) ☑️ Election-day poll volunteering (13:19 – 17:45) ☑️ Are schools superspreaders? (18:00 – 25:55) ☑️ It’s OK to donate blood! (26:03 – 27:30) Big thanks to Read more…
Nerdy Girls Lab Notes Sept 2020
Uncertainty and Misinformation Videos
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
Your Nerdy Girls: · Love (!) the Dear Pandemic community · Celebrate your kindness and commitment to science · Are so very grateful for your help in fighting the “infodemic” Our inaugural “Lab Notes” report is dedicated to YOU, the amazing Dear Pandemic community. #FightLikeANerdyGirl Link to original FB post
When will we get to herd immunity?
Infection and Spread Uncertainty and Misinformation
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: When we get a vaccine and lots of people have received it; or else, a very long time from now. Even though we have well over 30 million confirmed cases and nearly a million deaths from COVID-19 worldwide, we’re not even close to reaching herd immunity. In fact, we’re not even close to the Read more…
A: No. The CDC study showed that close contact with people who had COVID-19 or visiting locations that offered on-site eating and drinking were associated with getting COVID. This study does not offer any information about whether wearing a mask is a risk factor for getting COVID. So where does this 85% figure come from? Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Infection and Spread School Staying Safe Uncertainty and Misinformation VideosMalia Jones, PhD MPH
https://www.facebook.com/thosenerdygirls/videos/380034256456524 Dr. Lindsey Leininger and Dr. Malia Jones answer your COVID questions! This week we tackle: ☑️ Reinfection (2:25 – 7:45) ☑️ Psychology of risky behavior (7:55 – 13:06) ☑️ Election-day poll volunteering (13:19 – 17:45) ☑️ Are schools superspreaders? (18:00 – 25:55) ☑️ It’s OK to donate blood! (26:03 – 27:30) Big thanks to Read more…
Nerdy Girls Lab Notes Sept 2020
Uncertainty and Misinformation Videos
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
Your Nerdy Girls: · Love (!) the Dear Pandemic community · Celebrate your kindness and commitment to science · Are so very grateful for your help in fighting the “infodemic” Our inaugural “Lab Notes” report is dedicated to YOU, the amazing Dear Pandemic community. #FightLikeANerdyGirl Link to original FB post
When will we get to herd immunity?
Infection and Spread Uncertainty and Misinformation
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: When we get a vaccine and lots of people have received it; or else, a very long time from now. Even though we have well over 30 million confirmed cases and nearly a million deaths from COVID-19 worldwide, we’re not even close to reaching herd immunity. In fact, we’re not even close to the Read more…
https://www.facebook.com/thosenerdygirls/videos/380034256456524 Dr. Lindsey Leininger and Dr. Malia Jones answer your COVID questions! This week we tackle: ☑️ Reinfection (2:25 – 7:45) ☑️ Psychology of risky behavior (7:55 – 13:06) ☑️ Election-day poll volunteering (13:19 – 17:45) ☑️ Are schools superspreaders? (18:00 – 25:55) ☑️ It’s OK to donate blood! (26:03 – 27:30) Big thanks to Read more…
Nerdy Girls Lab Notes Sept 2020
Uncertainty and Misinformation VideosLindsey Leininger, PhD MA
Your Nerdy Girls: · Love (!) the Dear Pandemic community · Celebrate your kindness and commitment to science · Are so very grateful for your help in fighting the “infodemic” Our inaugural “Lab Notes” report is dedicated to YOU, the amazing Dear Pandemic community. #FightLikeANerdyGirl Link to original FB post
When will we get to herd immunity?
Infection and Spread Uncertainty and Misinformation
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: When we get a vaccine and lots of people have received it; or else, a very long time from now. Even though we have well over 30 million confirmed cases and nearly a million deaths from COVID-19 worldwide, we’re not even close to reaching herd immunity. In fact, we’re not even close to the Read more…
Your Nerdy Girls: · Love (!) the Dear Pandemic community · Celebrate your kindness and commitment to science · Are so very grateful for your help in fighting the “infodemic” Our inaugural “Lab Notes” report is dedicated to YOU, the amazing Dear Pandemic community. #FightLikeANerdyGirl Link to original FB post
When will we get to herd immunity?
Infection and Spread Uncertainty and MisinformationMalia Jones, PhD MPH
A: When we get a vaccine and lots of people have received it; or else, a very long time from now. Even though we have well over 30 million confirmed cases and nearly a million deaths from COVID-19 worldwide, we’re not even close to reaching herd immunity. In fact, we’re not even close to the Read more…
A: When we get a vaccine and lots of people have received it; or else, a very long time from now. Even though we have well over 30 million confirmed cases and nearly a million deaths from COVID-19 worldwide, we’re not even close to reaching herd immunity. In fact, we’re not even close to the Read more…
