If mom is vaccinated while pregnant, does it help her baby’s immunity after birth?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Megan Madsen, DO
New data point toward yes! We already knew that moms vaccinated during pregnancy pass on anti-spike protein antibodies to their unborn babies that last up to 6 months after birth, and that these antibodies are found in breast milk as well. We also know that vaccinated moms pass on higher amounts of antibodies than moms Read more…
Q&A Special: COVID-19 Vaccines for Kids Under 5
Families/Kids Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Q&A Special: COVID-19 Vaccines for Kids Under 5 Featuring: Dr. Malia Jones of Dear Pandemic And Dr. Katelyn Jetelina of Your Local Epidemiologist
Which vaccine is best for little kids?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Two vaccines were authorized for children in the 6 months-5 years age group on the same day, leaving many parents wondering which is best. Each has its pros and cons. The bottom line: if low side effects is your priority and you don’t mind three visits to the clinic over the course of three months, Read more…
Meet Novavax, Which May Be the US’ Next Authorized COVID Vaccine
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A fourth vaccine against COVID-19 may be authorized in the near future in the US. Meet: Novavax! What is Novavax? Novavax is a little different than the other COVID-19 vaccines available in the US. The SARS-CoV2 spike protein is the little piece of the virus that allows it to enter cells where it can make Read more…
What are the health impacts of COVID-19 on young children?
Families/Kids Long COVID Vaccines
Chana Davis, PhD
What are the health impacts of COVID-19 on young children? How does the burden of COVID-19 compare to other vaccine-preventable diseases? COVID-19 is usually mild and short-lived in young kids. Yet, a small fraction of cases result in severe outcomes like Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome, long-term symptoms, or even death. These tragedies strike children with and Read more…
Should I vaccinate my kids even if they’ve already been infected with COVID-19?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
With COVID-19 vaccines for kids down to 6 months becoming available this week in the U.S., our Nerdy friend Dr. Katelyn Jetelina of Your Local Epidemiologist makes the strong case for vaccinating your kids, *even* if they’ve already been infected. TL;DR: ➡️ Kids ARE at risk from COVID. Thankfully kids die less often of almost Read more…
FDA approves Moderna & Pfizer COVID vaccines for kids under 5
Vaccines
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
BREAKING NEWS: The Vaccine and Other Related Biological Products Advisory Committee (VRBPAC), an FDA advisory committee, met over the last two days to discuss data for COVID-19 vaccines in children under 5 years of age (among other topics). Here are the big takeaways!!! The committee voted unanimously that the benefits of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine Read more…
Good news! Moderna’s new Omicron-inspired COVID vaccine looks promising.
Vaccines
Chana Davis, PhD
💥 In a press release earlier this week, Moderna shared a first peek at the safety and performance of their updated Omicron-inspired “bivalent” COVID-19 vaccine. The results are encouraging, and suggest that the newer jab may provide both stronger and longer lasting protection. CEO Stéphane Bancel stated that this updated vaccine is now their lead Read more…
COVID Vaccine Series Part 2 with Dr. Kristen Panthagani
Vaccines
Kristen Panthagani, MD, PhD
This is part 2 in a series by Dr. Kristen Panthangani of You Can Know Things covering the story of the COVID vaccines in the US, looking back at how well they have worked and why the communication around them has been confusing. It was late November 2020, and we were just about to start Read more…
Dear Pandemic Live Q&A 06-06-22
COVID Variants Families/Kids Infectious Diseases Testing and Contact Tracing Vaccines Videos
Chana Davis, PhD
Live COVID Q&A with Those Nerdy Girls of Dear Pandemic Those Nerdy Girls answer your latest questions about COVID and beyond. This month’s topics include: * Monkeypox * Shingles & the shingles vaccine * The SIDS study that went viral * Variant-specific COVID vaccines There’s also a speed round with quick answers to common questions Read more…
Progress Being Made on Potential mRNA Vaccine for HIV
Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Earlier this year, Moderna started a small human trial of a vaccine against HIV infection using the same mRNA technology that led to the success and rapid availability of COVID-19 vaccines. They expect to have safety data (and some hints about effectiveness) in 2023. mRNA technology has been in development for decades, and we can Read more…
Frequently Asked Questions about when to BOOST
Vaccines
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
The recent guidance from the CDC is straightforward: Anyone 5 or older should receive a booster 5 months after their last dose. People over the age of 50 and children 12 or older who are immunocompromised are eligible for a second booster 4 months after their last dose. Here are answers to a few more Read more…
COVID Vaccine Series Part 1 with Dr. Kristen Panthagani
Vaccines
Kristen Panthagani, MD, PhD
Confused about vaccines? This is the first post in the series by Dr. Kristen Panthagani of You Can Know Things covering the story of the COVID vaccines: The COVID vaccines are undoubtedly among the most impressive medical feats in history. One model estimated they have saved millions of lives in the United States alone. As Read more…
Two Important Updates on COVID-19 Booster Doses
Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
TL; DR: Everyone aged 5+ years *should* get their *first* booster dose 5 months after their primary series and everyone aged 50+ years or aged 12+ years with a weakened immune system *should* get a *second* booster dose 4 months after their first booster dose. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted authorization for a Read more…
Shingles and the Shingles Vaccine: Get the Facts
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Shingles is a painful, blistering rash that often develops in a stripe that wraps around one side of the body or face. Besides the rash, symptoms include fever, headache, and chills. But mainly, you hear about the rash because it HURTS! If you’re over 50, the shingles vaccine Shingrix can help you avoid this super Read more…
New data point toward yes! We already knew that moms vaccinated during pregnancy pass on anti-spike protein antibodies to their unborn babies that last up to 6 months after birth, and that these antibodies are found in breast milk as well. We also know that vaccinated moms pass on higher amounts of antibodies than moms Read more…
Q&A Special: COVID-19 Vaccines for Kids Under 5
Families/Kids Vaccines VideosMalia Jones, PhD MPH
Q&A Special: COVID-19 Vaccines for Kids Under 5 Featuring: Dr. Malia Jones of Dear Pandemic And Dr. Katelyn Jetelina of Your Local Epidemiologist
Which vaccine is best for little kids?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Two vaccines were authorized for children in the 6 months-5 years age group on the same day, leaving many parents wondering which is best. Each has its pros and cons. The bottom line: if low side effects is your priority and you don’t mind three visits to the clinic over the course of three months, Read more…
Meet Novavax, Which May Be the US’ Next Authorized COVID Vaccine
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A fourth vaccine against COVID-19 may be authorized in the near future in the US. Meet: Novavax! What is Novavax? Novavax is a little different than the other COVID-19 vaccines available in the US. The SARS-CoV2 spike protein is the little piece of the virus that allows it to enter cells where it can make Read more…
What are the health impacts of COVID-19 on young children?
Families/Kids Long COVID Vaccines
Chana Davis, PhD
What are the health impacts of COVID-19 on young children? How does the burden of COVID-19 compare to other vaccine-preventable diseases? COVID-19 is usually mild and short-lived in young kids. Yet, a small fraction of cases result in severe outcomes like Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome, long-term symptoms, or even death. These tragedies strike children with and Read more…
Should I vaccinate my kids even if they’ve already been infected with COVID-19?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
With COVID-19 vaccines for kids down to 6 months becoming available this week in the U.S., our Nerdy friend Dr. Katelyn Jetelina of Your Local Epidemiologist makes the strong case for vaccinating your kids, *even* if they’ve already been infected. TL;DR: ➡️ Kids ARE at risk from COVID. Thankfully kids die less often of almost Read more…
FDA approves Moderna & Pfizer COVID vaccines for kids under 5
Vaccines
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
BREAKING NEWS: The Vaccine and Other Related Biological Products Advisory Committee (VRBPAC), an FDA advisory committee, met over the last two days to discuss data for COVID-19 vaccines in children under 5 years of age (among other topics). Here are the big takeaways!!! The committee voted unanimously that the benefits of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine Read more…
Good news! Moderna’s new Omicron-inspired COVID vaccine looks promising.
Vaccines
Chana Davis, PhD
💥 In a press release earlier this week, Moderna shared a first peek at the safety and performance of their updated Omicron-inspired “bivalent” COVID-19 vaccine. The results are encouraging, and suggest that the newer jab may provide both stronger and longer lasting protection. CEO Stéphane Bancel stated that this updated vaccine is now their lead Read more…
COVID Vaccine Series Part 2 with Dr. Kristen Panthagani
Vaccines
Kristen Panthagani, MD, PhD
This is part 2 in a series by Dr. Kristen Panthangani of You Can Know Things covering the story of the COVID vaccines in the US, looking back at how well they have worked and why the communication around them has been confusing. It was late November 2020, and we were just about to start Read more…
Dear Pandemic Live Q&A 06-06-22
COVID Variants Families/Kids Infectious Diseases Testing and Contact Tracing Vaccines Videos
Chana Davis, PhD
Live COVID Q&A with Those Nerdy Girls of Dear Pandemic Those Nerdy Girls answer your latest questions about COVID and beyond. This month’s topics include: * Monkeypox * Shingles & the shingles vaccine * The SIDS study that went viral * Variant-specific COVID vaccines There’s also a speed round with quick answers to common questions Read more…
Progress Being Made on Potential mRNA Vaccine for HIV
Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Earlier this year, Moderna started a small human trial of a vaccine against HIV infection using the same mRNA technology that led to the success and rapid availability of COVID-19 vaccines. They expect to have safety data (and some hints about effectiveness) in 2023. mRNA technology has been in development for decades, and we can Read more…
Frequently Asked Questions about when to BOOST
Vaccines
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
The recent guidance from the CDC is straightforward: Anyone 5 or older should receive a booster 5 months after their last dose. People over the age of 50 and children 12 or older who are immunocompromised are eligible for a second booster 4 months after their last dose. Here are answers to a few more Read more…
COVID Vaccine Series Part 1 with Dr. Kristen Panthagani
Vaccines
Kristen Panthagani, MD, PhD
Confused about vaccines? This is the first post in the series by Dr. Kristen Panthagani of You Can Know Things covering the story of the COVID vaccines: The COVID vaccines are undoubtedly among the most impressive medical feats in history. One model estimated they have saved millions of lives in the United States alone. As Read more…
Two Important Updates on COVID-19 Booster Doses
Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
TL; DR: Everyone aged 5+ years *should* get their *first* booster dose 5 months after their primary series and everyone aged 50+ years or aged 12+ years with a weakened immune system *should* get a *second* booster dose 4 months after their first booster dose. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted authorization for a Read more…
Shingles and the Shingles Vaccine: Get the Facts
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Shingles is a painful, blistering rash that often develops in a stripe that wraps around one side of the body or face. Besides the rash, symptoms include fever, headache, and chills. But mainly, you hear about the rash because it HURTS! If you’re over 50, the shingles vaccine Shingrix can help you avoid this super Read more…
Q&A Special: COVID-19 Vaccines for Kids Under 5 Featuring: Dr. Malia Jones of Dear Pandemic And Dr. Katelyn Jetelina of Your Local Epidemiologist
Which vaccine is best for little kids?
Families/Kids VaccinesMalia Jones, PhD MPH
Two vaccines were authorized for children in the 6 months-5 years age group on the same day, leaving many parents wondering which is best. Each has its pros and cons. The bottom line: if low side effects is your priority and you don’t mind three visits to the clinic over the course of three months, Read more…
Meet Novavax, Which May Be the US’ Next Authorized COVID Vaccine
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A fourth vaccine against COVID-19 may be authorized in the near future in the US. Meet: Novavax! What is Novavax? Novavax is a little different than the other COVID-19 vaccines available in the US. The SARS-CoV2 spike protein is the little piece of the virus that allows it to enter cells where it can make Read more…
What are the health impacts of COVID-19 on young children?
Families/Kids Long COVID Vaccines
Chana Davis, PhD
What are the health impacts of COVID-19 on young children? How does the burden of COVID-19 compare to other vaccine-preventable diseases? COVID-19 is usually mild and short-lived in young kids. Yet, a small fraction of cases result in severe outcomes like Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome, long-term symptoms, or even death. These tragedies strike children with and Read more…
Should I vaccinate my kids even if they’ve already been infected with COVID-19?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
With COVID-19 vaccines for kids down to 6 months becoming available this week in the U.S., our Nerdy friend Dr. Katelyn Jetelina of Your Local Epidemiologist makes the strong case for vaccinating your kids, *even* if they’ve already been infected. TL;DR: ➡️ Kids ARE at risk from COVID. Thankfully kids die less often of almost Read more…
FDA approves Moderna & Pfizer COVID vaccines for kids under 5
Vaccines
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
BREAKING NEWS: The Vaccine and Other Related Biological Products Advisory Committee (VRBPAC), an FDA advisory committee, met over the last two days to discuss data for COVID-19 vaccines in children under 5 years of age (among other topics). Here are the big takeaways!!! The committee voted unanimously that the benefits of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine Read more…
Good news! Moderna’s new Omicron-inspired COVID vaccine looks promising.
Vaccines
Chana Davis, PhD
💥 In a press release earlier this week, Moderna shared a first peek at the safety and performance of their updated Omicron-inspired “bivalent” COVID-19 vaccine. The results are encouraging, and suggest that the newer jab may provide both stronger and longer lasting protection. CEO Stéphane Bancel stated that this updated vaccine is now their lead Read more…
COVID Vaccine Series Part 2 with Dr. Kristen Panthagani
Vaccines
Kristen Panthagani, MD, PhD
This is part 2 in a series by Dr. Kristen Panthangani of You Can Know Things covering the story of the COVID vaccines in the US, looking back at how well they have worked and why the communication around them has been confusing. It was late November 2020, and we were just about to start Read more…
Dear Pandemic Live Q&A 06-06-22
COVID Variants Families/Kids Infectious Diseases Testing and Contact Tracing Vaccines Videos
Chana Davis, PhD
Live COVID Q&A with Those Nerdy Girls of Dear Pandemic Those Nerdy Girls answer your latest questions about COVID and beyond. This month’s topics include: * Monkeypox * Shingles & the shingles vaccine * The SIDS study that went viral * Variant-specific COVID vaccines There’s also a speed round with quick answers to common questions Read more…
Progress Being Made on Potential mRNA Vaccine for HIV
Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Earlier this year, Moderna started a small human trial of a vaccine against HIV infection using the same mRNA technology that led to the success and rapid availability of COVID-19 vaccines. They expect to have safety data (and some hints about effectiveness) in 2023. mRNA technology has been in development for decades, and we can Read more…
Frequently Asked Questions about when to BOOST
Vaccines
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
The recent guidance from the CDC is straightforward: Anyone 5 or older should receive a booster 5 months after their last dose. People over the age of 50 and children 12 or older who are immunocompromised are eligible for a second booster 4 months after their last dose. Here are answers to a few more Read more…
COVID Vaccine Series Part 1 with Dr. Kristen Panthagani
Vaccines
Kristen Panthagani, MD, PhD
Confused about vaccines? This is the first post in the series by Dr. Kristen Panthagani of You Can Know Things covering the story of the COVID vaccines: The COVID vaccines are undoubtedly among the most impressive medical feats in history. One model estimated they have saved millions of lives in the United States alone. As Read more…
Two Important Updates on COVID-19 Booster Doses
Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
TL; DR: Everyone aged 5+ years *should* get their *first* booster dose 5 months after their primary series and everyone aged 50+ years or aged 12+ years with a weakened immune system *should* get a *second* booster dose 4 months after their first booster dose. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted authorization for a Read more…
Shingles and the Shingles Vaccine: Get the Facts
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Shingles is a painful, blistering rash that often develops in a stripe that wraps around one side of the body or face. Besides the rash, symptoms include fever, headache, and chills. But mainly, you hear about the rash because it HURTS! If you’re over 50, the shingles vaccine Shingrix can help you avoid this super Read more…
Two vaccines were authorized for children in the 6 months-5 years age group on the same day, leaving many parents wondering which is best. Each has its pros and cons. The bottom line: if low side effects is your priority and you don’t mind three visits to the clinic over the course of three months, Read more…
Meet Novavax, Which May Be the US’ Next Authorized COVID Vaccine
VaccinesSarah Whitley Coles, MD
A fourth vaccine against COVID-19 may be authorized in the near future in the US. Meet: Novavax! What is Novavax? Novavax is a little different than the other COVID-19 vaccines available in the US. The SARS-CoV2 spike protein is the little piece of the virus that allows it to enter cells where it can make Read more…
What are the health impacts of COVID-19 on young children?
Families/Kids Long COVID Vaccines
Chana Davis, PhD
What are the health impacts of COVID-19 on young children? How does the burden of COVID-19 compare to other vaccine-preventable diseases? COVID-19 is usually mild and short-lived in young kids. Yet, a small fraction of cases result in severe outcomes like Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome, long-term symptoms, or even death. These tragedies strike children with and Read more…
Should I vaccinate my kids even if they’ve already been infected with COVID-19?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
With COVID-19 vaccines for kids down to 6 months becoming available this week in the U.S., our Nerdy friend Dr. Katelyn Jetelina of Your Local Epidemiologist makes the strong case for vaccinating your kids, *even* if they’ve already been infected. TL;DR: ➡️ Kids ARE at risk from COVID. Thankfully kids die less often of almost Read more…
FDA approves Moderna & Pfizer COVID vaccines for kids under 5
Vaccines
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
BREAKING NEWS: The Vaccine and Other Related Biological Products Advisory Committee (VRBPAC), an FDA advisory committee, met over the last two days to discuss data for COVID-19 vaccines in children under 5 years of age (among other topics). Here are the big takeaways!!! The committee voted unanimously that the benefits of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine Read more…
Good news! Moderna’s new Omicron-inspired COVID vaccine looks promising.
Vaccines
Chana Davis, PhD
💥 In a press release earlier this week, Moderna shared a first peek at the safety and performance of their updated Omicron-inspired “bivalent” COVID-19 vaccine. The results are encouraging, and suggest that the newer jab may provide both stronger and longer lasting protection. CEO Stéphane Bancel stated that this updated vaccine is now their lead Read more…
COVID Vaccine Series Part 2 with Dr. Kristen Panthagani
Vaccines
Kristen Panthagani, MD, PhD
This is part 2 in a series by Dr. Kristen Panthangani of You Can Know Things covering the story of the COVID vaccines in the US, looking back at how well they have worked and why the communication around them has been confusing. It was late November 2020, and we were just about to start Read more…
Dear Pandemic Live Q&A 06-06-22
COVID Variants Families/Kids Infectious Diseases Testing and Contact Tracing Vaccines Videos
Chana Davis, PhD
Live COVID Q&A with Those Nerdy Girls of Dear Pandemic Those Nerdy Girls answer your latest questions about COVID and beyond. This month’s topics include: * Monkeypox * Shingles & the shingles vaccine * The SIDS study that went viral * Variant-specific COVID vaccines There’s also a speed round with quick answers to common questions Read more…
Progress Being Made on Potential mRNA Vaccine for HIV
Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Earlier this year, Moderna started a small human trial of a vaccine against HIV infection using the same mRNA technology that led to the success and rapid availability of COVID-19 vaccines. They expect to have safety data (and some hints about effectiveness) in 2023. mRNA technology has been in development for decades, and we can Read more…
Frequently Asked Questions about when to BOOST
Vaccines
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
The recent guidance from the CDC is straightforward: Anyone 5 or older should receive a booster 5 months after their last dose. People over the age of 50 and children 12 or older who are immunocompromised are eligible for a second booster 4 months after their last dose. Here are answers to a few more Read more…
COVID Vaccine Series Part 1 with Dr. Kristen Panthagani
Vaccines
Kristen Panthagani, MD, PhD
Confused about vaccines? This is the first post in the series by Dr. Kristen Panthagani of You Can Know Things covering the story of the COVID vaccines: The COVID vaccines are undoubtedly among the most impressive medical feats in history. One model estimated they have saved millions of lives in the United States alone. As Read more…
Two Important Updates on COVID-19 Booster Doses
Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
TL; DR: Everyone aged 5+ years *should* get their *first* booster dose 5 months after their primary series and everyone aged 50+ years or aged 12+ years with a weakened immune system *should* get a *second* booster dose 4 months after their first booster dose. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted authorization for a Read more…
Shingles and the Shingles Vaccine: Get the Facts
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Shingles is a painful, blistering rash that often develops in a stripe that wraps around one side of the body or face. Besides the rash, symptoms include fever, headache, and chills. But mainly, you hear about the rash because it HURTS! If you’re over 50, the shingles vaccine Shingrix can help you avoid this super Read more…
A fourth vaccine against COVID-19 may be authorized in the near future in the US. Meet: Novavax! What is Novavax? Novavax is a little different than the other COVID-19 vaccines available in the US. The SARS-CoV2 spike protein is the little piece of the virus that allows it to enter cells where it can make Read more…
What are the health impacts of COVID-19 on young children?
Families/Kids Long COVID VaccinesChana Davis, PhD
What are the health impacts of COVID-19 on young children? How does the burden of COVID-19 compare to other vaccine-preventable diseases? COVID-19 is usually mild and short-lived in young kids. Yet, a small fraction of cases result in severe outcomes like Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome, long-term symptoms, or even death. These tragedies strike children with and Read more…
Should I vaccinate my kids even if they’ve already been infected with COVID-19?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
With COVID-19 vaccines for kids down to 6 months becoming available this week in the U.S., our Nerdy friend Dr. Katelyn Jetelina of Your Local Epidemiologist makes the strong case for vaccinating your kids, *even* if they’ve already been infected. TL;DR: ➡️ Kids ARE at risk from COVID. Thankfully kids die less often of almost Read more…
FDA approves Moderna & Pfizer COVID vaccines for kids under 5
Vaccines
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
BREAKING NEWS: The Vaccine and Other Related Biological Products Advisory Committee (VRBPAC), an FDA advisory committee, met over the last two days to discuss data for COVID-19 vaccines in children under 5 years of age (among other topics). Here are the big takeaways!!! The committee voted unanimously that the benefits of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine Read more…
Good news! Moderna’s new Omicron-inspired COVID vaccine looks promising.
Vaccines
Chana Davis, PhD
💥 In a press release earlier this week, Moderna shared a first peek at the safety and performance of their updated Omicron-inspired “bivalent” COVID-19 vaccine. The results are encouraging, and suggest that the newer jab may provide both stronger and longer lasting protection. CEO Stéphane Bancel stated that this updated vaccine is now their lead Read more…
COVID Vaccine Series Part 2 with Dr. Kristen Panthagani
Vaccines
Kristen Panthagani, MD, PhD
This is part 2 in a series by Dr. Kristen Panthangani of You Can Know Things covering the story of the COVID vaccines in the US, looking back at how well they have worked and why the communication around them has been confusing. It was late November 2020, and we were just about to start Read more…
Dear Pandemic Live Q&A 06-06-22
COVID Variants Families/Kids Infectious Diseases Testing and Contact Tracing Vaccines Videos
Chana Davis, PhD
Live COVID Q&A with Those Nerdy Girls of Dear Pandemic Those Nerdy Girls answer your latest questions about COVID and beyond. This month’s topics include: * Monkeypox * Shingles & the shingles vaccine * The SIDS study that went viral * Variant-specific COVID vaccines There’s also a speed round with quick answers to common questions Read more…
Progress Being Made on Potential mRNA Vaccine for HIV
Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Earlier this year, Moderna started a small human trial of a vaccine against HIV infection using the same mRNA technology that led to the success and rapid availability of COVID-19 vaccines. They expect to have safety data (and some hints about effectiveness) in 2023. mRNA technology has been in development for decades, and we can Read more…
Frequently Asked Questions about when to BOOST
Vaccines
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
The recent guidance from the CDC is straightforward: Anyone 5 or older should receive a booster 5 months after their last dose. People over the age of 50 and children 12 or older who are immunocompromised are eligible for a second booster 4 months after their last dose. Here are answers to a few more Read more…
COVID Vaccine Series Part 1 with Dr. Kristen Panthagani
Vaccines
Kristen Panthagani, MD, PhD
Confused about vaccines? This is the first post in the series by Dr. Kristen Panthagani of You Can Know Things covering the story of the COVID vaccines: The COVID vaccines are undoubtedly among the most impressive medical feats in history. One model estimated they have saved millions of lives in the United States alone. As Read more…
Two Important Updates on COVID-19 Booster Doses
Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
TL; DR: Everyone aged 5+ years *should* get their *first* booster dose 5 months after their primary series and everyone aged 50+ years or aged 12+ years with a weakened immune system *should* get a *second* booster dose 4 months after their first booster dose. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted authorization for a Read more…
Shingles and the Shingles Vaccine: Get the Facts
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Shingles is a painful, blistering rash that often develops in a stripe that wraps around one side of the body or face. Besides the rash, symptoms include fever, headache, and chills. But mainly, you hear about the rash because it HURTS! If you’re over 50, the shingles vaccine Shingrix can help you avoid this super Read more…
What are the health impacts of COVID-19 on young children? How does the burden of COVID-19 compare to other vaccine-preventable diseases? COVID-19 is usually mild and short-lived in young kids. Yet, a small fraction of cases result in severe outcomes like Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome, long-term symptoms, or even death. These tragedies strike children with and Read more…
Should I vaccinate my kids even if they’ve already been infected with COVID-19?
Families/Kids VaccinesJennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
With COVID-19 vaccines for kids down to 6 months becoming available this week in the U.S., our Nerdy friend Dr. Katelyn Jetelina of Your Local Epidemiologist makes the strong case for vaccinating your kids, *even* if they’ve already been infected. TL;DR: ➡️ Kids ARE at risk from COVID. Thankfully kids die less often of almost Read more…
FDA approves Moderna & Pfizer COVID vaccines for kids under 5
Vaccines
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
BREAKING NEWS: The Vaccine and Other Related Biological Products Advisory Committee (VRBPAC), an FDA advisory committee, met over the last two days to discuss data for COVID-19 vaccines in children under 5 years of age (among other topics). Here are the big takeaways!!! The committee voted unanimously that the benefits of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine Read more…
Good news! Moderna’s new Omicron-inspired COVID vaccine looks promising.
Vaccines
Chana Davis, PhD
💥 In a press release earlier this week, Moderna shared a first peek at the safety and performance of their updated Omicron-inspired “bivalent” COVID-19 vaccine. The results are encouraging, and suggest that the newer jab may provide both stronger and longer lasting protection. CEO Stéphane Bancel stated that this updated vaccine is now their lead Read more…
COVID Vaccine Series Part 2 with Dr. Kristen Panthagani
Vaccines
Kristen Panthagani, MD, PhD
This is part 2 in a series by Dr. Kristen Panthangani of You Can Know Things covering the story of the COVID vaccines in the US, looking back at how well they have worked and why the communication around them has been confusing. It was late November 2020, and we were just about to start Read more…
Dear Pandemic Live Q&A 06-06-22
COVID Variants Families/Kids Infectious Diseases Testing and Contact Tracing Vaccines Videos
Chana Davis, PhD
Live COVID Q&A with Those Nerdy Girls of Dear Pandemic Those Nerdy Girls answer your latest questions about COVID and beyond. This month’s topics include: * Monkeypox * Shingles & the shingles vaccine * The SIDS study that went viral * Variant-specific COVID vaccines There’s also a speed round with quick answers to common questions Read more…
Progress Being Made on Potential mRNA Vaccine for HIV
Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Earlier this year, Moderna started a small human trial of a vaccine against HIV infection using the same mRNA technology that led to the success and rapid availability of COVID-19 vaccines. They expect to have safety data (and some hints about effectiveness) in 2023. mRNA technology has been in development for decades, and we can Read more…
Frequently Asked Questions about when to BOOST
Vaccines
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
The recent guidance from the CDC is straightforward: Anyone 5 or older should receive a booster 5 months after their last dose. People over the age of 50 and children 12 or older who are immunocompromised are eligible for a second booster 4 months after their last dose. Here are answers to a few more Read more…
COVID Vaccine Series Part 1 with Dr. Kristen Panthagani
Vaccines
Kristen Panthagani, MD, PhD
Confused about vaccines? This is the first post in the series by Dr. Kristen Panthagani of You Can Know Things covering the story of the COVID vaccines: The COVID vaccines are undoubtedly among the most impressive medical feats in history. One model estimated they have saved millions of lives in the United States alone. As Read more…
Two Important Updates on COVID-19 Booster Doses
Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
TL; DR: Everyone aged 5+ years *should* get their *first* booster dose 5 months after their primary series and everyone aged 50+ years or aged 12+ years with a weakened immune system *should* get a *second* booster dose 4 months after their first booster dose. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted authorization for a Read more…
Shingles and the Shingles Vaccine: Get the Facts
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Shingles is a painful, blistering rash that often develops in a stripe that wraps around one side of the body or face. Besides the rash, symptoms include fever, headache, and chills. But mainly, you hear about the rash because it HURTS! If you’re over 50, the shingles vaccine Shingrix can help you avoid this super Read more…
With COVID-19 vaccines for kids down to 6 months becoming available this week in the U.S., our Nerdy friend Dr. Katelyn Jetelina of Your Local Epidemiologist makes the strong case for vaccinating your kids, *even* if they’ve already been infected. TL;DR: ➡️ Kids ARE at risk from COVID. Thankfully kids die less often of almost Read more…
FDA approves Moderna & Pfizer COVID vaccines for kids under 5
VaccinesAshley Ritter, APRN, PhD
BREAKING NEWS: The Vaccine and Other Related Biological Products Advisory Committee (VRBPAC), an FDA advisory committee, met over the last two days to discuss data for COVID-19 vaccines in children under 5 years of age (among other topics). Here are the big takeaways!!! The committee voted unanimously that the benefits of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine Read more…
Good news! Moderna’s new Omicron-inspired COVID vaccine looks promising.
Vaccines
Chana Davis, PhD
💥 In a press release earlier this week, Moderna shared a first peek at the safety and performance of their updated Omicron-inspired “bivalent” COVID-19 vaccine. The results are encouraging, and suggest that the newer jab may provide both stronger and longer lasting protection. CEO Stéphane Bancel stated that this updated vaccine is now their lead Read more…
COVID Vaccine Series Part 2 with Dr. Kristen Panthagani
Vaccines
Kristen Panthagani, MD, PhD
This is part 2 in a series by Dr. Kristen Panthangani of You Can Know Things covering the story of the COVID vaccines in the US, looking back at how well they have worked and why the communication around them has been confusing. It was late November 2020, and we were just about to start Read more…
Dear Pandemic Live Q&A 06-06-22
COVID Variants Families/Kids Infectious Diseases Testing and Contact Tracing Vaccines Videos
Chana Davis, PhD
Live COVID Q&A with Those Nerdy Girls of Dear Pandemic Those Nerdy Girls answer your latest questions about COVID and beyond. This month’s topics include: * Monkeypox * Shingles & the shingles vaccine * The SIDS study that went viral * Variant-specific COVID vaccines There’s also a speed round with quick answers to common questions Read more…
Progress Being Made on Potential mRNA Vaccine for HIV
Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Earlier this year, Moderna started a small human trial of a vaccine against HIV infection using the same mRNA technology that led to the success and rapid availability of COVID-19 vaccines. They expect to have safety data (and some hints about effectiveness) in 2023. mRNA technology has been in development for decades, and we can Read more…
Frequently Asked Questions about when to BOOST
Vaccines
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
The recent guidance from the CDC is straightforward: Anyone 5 or older should receive a booster 5 months after their last dose. People over the age of 50 and children 12 or older who are immunocompromised are eligible for a second booster 4 months after their last dose. Here are answers to a few more Read more…
COVID Vaccine Series Part 1 with Dr. Kristen Panthagani
Vaccines
Kristen Panthagani, MD, PhD
Confused about vaccines? This is the first post in the series by Dr. Kristen Panthagani of You Can Know Things covering the story of the COVID vaccines: The COVID vaccines are undoubtedly among the most impressive medical feats in history. One model estimated they have saved millions of lives in the United States alone. As Read more…
Two Important Updates on COVID-19 Booster Doses
Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
TL; DR: Everyone aged 5+ years *should* get their *first* booster dose 5 months after their primary series and everyone aged 50+ years or aged 12+ years with a weakened immune system *should* get a *second* booster dose 4 months after their first booster dose. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted authorization for a Read more…
Shingles and the Shingles Vaccine: Get the Facts
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Shingles is a painful, blistering rash that often develops in a stripe that wraps around one side of the body or face. Besides the rash, symptoms include fever, headache, and chills. But mainly, you hear about the rash because it HURTS! If you’re over 50, the shingles vaccine Shingrix can help you avoid this super Read more…
BREAKING NEWS: The Vaccine and Other Related Biological Products Advisory Committee (VRBPAC), an FDA advisory committee, met over the last two days to discuss data for COVID-19 vaccines in children under 5 years of age (among other topics). Here are the big takeaways!!! The committee voted unanimously that the benefits of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine Read more…
Good news! Moderna’s new Omicron-inspired COVID vaccine looks promising.
VaccinesChana Davis, PhD
💥 In a press release earlier this week, Moderna shared a first peek at the safety and performance of their updated Omicron-inspired “bivalent” COVID-19 vaccine. The results are encouraging, and suggest that the newer jab may provide both stronger and longer lasting protection. CEO Stéphane Bancel stated that this updated vaccine is now their lead Read more…
COVID Vaccine Series Part 2 with Dr. Kristen Panthagani
Vaccines
Kristen Panthagani, MD, PhD
This is part 2 in a series by Dr. Kristen Panthangani of You Can Know Things covering the story of the COVID vaccines in the US, looking back at how well they have worked and why the communication around them has been confusing. It was late November 2020, and we were just about to start Read more…
Dear Pandemic Live Q&A 06-06-22
COVID Variants Families/Kids Infectious Diseases Testing and Contact Tracing Vaccines Videos
Chana Davis, PhD
Live COVID Q&A with Those Nerdy Girls of Dear Pandemic Those Nerdy Girls answer your latest questions about COVID and beyond. This month’s topics include: * Monkeypox * Shingles & the shingles vaccine * The SIDS study that went viral * Variant-specific COVID vaccines There’s also a speed round with quick answers to common questions Read more…
Progress Being Made on Potential mRNA Vaccine for HIV
Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Earlier this year, Moderna started a small human trial of a vaccine against HIV infection using the same mRNA technology that led to the success and rapid availability of COVID-19 vaccines. They expect to have safety data (and some hints about effectiveness) in 2023. mRNA technology has been in development for decades, and we can Read more…
Frequently Asked Questions about when to BOOST
Vaccines
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
The recent guidance from the CDC is straightforward: Anyone 5 or older should receive a booster 5 months after their last dose. People over the age of 50 and children 12 or older who are immunocompromised are eligible for a second booster 4 months after their last dose. Here are answers to a few more Read more…
COVID Vaccine Series Part 1 with Dr. Kristen Panthagani
Vaccines
Kristen Panthagani, MD, PhD
Confused about vaccines? This is the first post in the series by Dr. Kristen Panthagani of You Can Know Things covering the story of the COVID vaccines: The COVID vaccines are undoubtedly among the most impressive medical feats in history. One model estimated they have saved millions of lives in the United States alone. As Read more…
Two Important Updates on COVID-19 Booster Doses
Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
TL; DR: Everyone aged 5+ years *should* get their *first* booster dose 5 months after their primary series and everyone aged 50+ years or aged 12+ years with a weakened immune system *should* get a *second* booster dose 4 months after their first booster dose. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted authorization for a Read more…
Shingles and the Shingles Vaccine: Get the Facts
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Shingles is a painful, blistering rash that often develops in a stripe that wraps around one side of the body or face. Besides the rash, symptoms include fever, headache, and chills. But mainly, you hear about the rash because it HURTS! If you’re over 50, the shingles vaccine Shingrix can help you avoid this super Read more…
💥 In a press release earlier this week, Moderna shared a first peek at the safety and performance of their updated Omicron-inspired “bivalent” COVID-19 vaccine. The results are encouraging, and suggest that the newer jab may provide both stronger and longer lasting protection. CEO Stéphane Bancel stated that this updated vaccine is now their lead Read more…
COVID Vaccine Series Part 2 with Dr. Kristen Panthagani
VaccinesKristen Panthagani, MD, PhD
This is part 2 in a series by Dr. Kristen Panthangani of You Can Know Things covering the story of the COVID vaccines in the US, looking back at how well they have worked and why the communication around them has been confusing. It was late November 2020, and we were just about to start Read more…
Dear Pandemic Live Q&A 06-06-22
COVID Variants Families/Kids Infectious Diseases Testing and Contact Tracing Vaccines Videos
Chana Davis, PhD
Live COVID Q&A with Those Nerdy Girls of Dear Pandemic Those Nerdy Girls answer your latest questions about COVID and beyond. This month’s topics include: * Monkeypox * Shingles & the shingles vaccine * The SIDS study that went viral * Variant-specific COVID vaccines There’s also a speed round with quick answers to common questions Read more…
Progress Being Made on Potential mRNA Vaccine for HIV
Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Earlier this year, Moderna started a small human trial of a vaccine against HIV infection using the same mRNA technology that led to the success and rapid availability of COVID-19 vaccines. They expect to have safety data (and some hints about effectiveness) in 2023. mRNA technology has been in development for decades, and we can Read more…
Frequently Asked Questions about when to BOOST
Vaccines
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
The recent guidance from the CDC is straightforward: Anyone 5 or older should receive a booster 5 months after their last dose. People over the age of 50 and children 12 or older who are immunocompromised are eligible for a second booster 4 months after their last dose. Here are answers to a few more Read more…
COVID Vaccine Series Part 1 with Dr. Kristen Panthagani
Vaccines
Kristen Panthagani, MD, PhD
Confused about vaccines? This is the first post in the series by Dr. Kristen Panthagani of You Can Know Things covering the story of the COVID vaccines: The COVID vaccines are undoubtedly among the most impressive medical feats in history. One model estimated they have saved millions of lives in the United States alone. As Read more…
Two Important Updates on COVID-19 Booster Doses
Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
TL; DR: Everyone aged 5+ years *should* get their *first* booster dose 5 months after their primary series and everyone aged 50+ years or aged 12+ years with a weakened immune system *should* get a *second* booster dose 4 months after their first booster dose. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted authorization for a Read more…
Shingles and the Shingles Vaccine: Get the Facts
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Shingles is a painful, blistering rash that often develops in a stripe that wraps around one side of the body or face. Besides the rash, symptoms include fever, headache, and chills. But mainly, you hear about the rash because it HURTS! If you’re over 50, the shingles vaccine Shingrix can help you avoid this super Read more…
This is part 2 in a series by Dr. Kristen Panthangani of You Can Know Things covering the story of the COVID vaccines in the US, looking back at how well they have worked and why the communication around them has been confusing. It was late November 2020, and we were just about to start Read more…
Dear Pandemic Live Q&A 06-06-22
COVID Variants Families/Kids Infectious Diseases Testing and Contact Tracing Vaccines VideosChana Davis, PhD
Live COVID Q&A with Those Nerdy Girls of Dear Pandemic Those Nerdy Girls answer your latest questions about COVID and beyond. This month’s topics include: * Monkeypox * Shingles & the shingles vaccine * The SIDS study that went viral * Variant-specific COVID vaccines There’s also a speed round with quick answers to common questions Read more…
Progress Being Made on Potential mRNA Vaccine for HIV
Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Earlier this year, Moderna started a small human trial of a vaccine against HIV infection using the same mRNA technology that led to the success and rapid availability of COVID-19 vaccines. They expect to have safety data (and some hints about effectiveness) in 2023. mRNA technology has been in development for decades, and we can Read more…
Frequently Asked Questions about when to BOOST
Vaccines
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
The recent guidance from the CDC is straightforward: Anyone 5 or older should receive a booster 5 months after their last dose. People over the age of 50 and children 12 or older who are immunocompromised are eligible for a second booster 4 months after their last dose. Here are answers to a few more Read more…
COVID Vaccine Series Part 1 with Dr. Kristen Panthagani
Vaccines
Kristen Panthagani, MD, PhD
Confused about vaccines? This is the first post in the series by Dr. Kristen Panthagani of You Can Know Things covering the story of the COVID vaccines: The COVID vaccines are undoubtedly among the most impressive medical feats in history. One model estimated they have saved millions of lives in the United States alone. As Read more…
Two Important Updates on COVID-19 Booster Doses
Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
TL; DR: Everyone aged 5+ years *should* get their *first* booster dose 5 months after their primary series and everyone aged 50+ years or aged 12+ years with a weakened immune system *should* get a *second* booster dose 4 months after their first booster dose. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted authorization for a Read more…
Shingles and the Shingles Vaccine: Get the Facts
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Shingles is a painful, blistering rash that often develops in a stripe that wraps around one side of the body or face. Besides the rash, symptoms include fever, headache, and chills. But mainly, you hear about the rash because it HURTS! If you’re over 50, the shingles vaccine Shingrix can help you avoid this super Read more…
Live COVID Q&A with Those Nerdy Girls of Dear Pandemic Those Nerdy Girls answer your latest questions about COVID and beyond. This month’s topics include: * Monkeypox * Shingles & the shingles vaccine * The SIDS study that went viral * Variant-specific COVID vaccines There’s also a speed round with quick answers to common questions Read more…
Progress Being Made on Potential mRNA Vaccine for HIV
VaccinesMalia Jones, PhD MPH
Earlier this year, Moderna started a small human trial of a vaccine against HIV infection using the same mRNA technology that led to the success and rapid availability of COVID-19 vaccines. They expect to have safety data (and some hints about effectiveness) in 2023. mRNA technology has been in development for decades, and we can Read more…
Frequently Asked Questions about when to BOOST
Vaccines
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
The recent guidance from the CDC is straightforward: Anyone 5 or older should receive a booster 5 months after their last dose. People over the age of 50 and children 12 or older who are immunocompromised are eligible for a second booster 4 months after their last dose. Here are answers to a few more Read more…
COVID Vaccine Series Part 1 with Dr. Kristen Panthagani
Vaccines
Kristen Panthagani, MD, PhD
Confused about vaccines? This is the first post in the series by Dr. Kristen Panthagani of You Can Know Things covering the story of the COVID vaccines: The COVID vaccines are undoubtedly among the most impressive medical feats in history. One model estimated they have saved millions of lives in the United States alone. As Read more…
Two Important Updates on COVID-19 Booster Doses
Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
TL; DR: Everyone aged 5+ years *should* get their *first* booster dose 5 months after their primary series and everyone aged 50+ years or aged 12+ years with a weakened immune system *should* get a *second* booster dose 4 months after their first booster dose. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted authorization for a Read more…
Shingles and the Shingles Vaccine: Get the Facts
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Shingles is a painful, blistering rash that often develops in a stripe that wraps around one side of the body or face. Besides the rash, symptoms include fever, headache, and chills. But mainly, you hear about the rash because it HURTS! If you’re over 50, the shingles vaccine Shingrix can help you avoid this super Read more…
Earlier this year, Moderna started a small human trial of a vaccine against HIV infection using the same mRNA technology that led to the success and rapid availability of COVID-19 vaccines. They expect to have safety data (and some hints about effectiveness) in 2023. mRNA technology has been in development for decades, and we can Read more…
Frequently Asked Questions about when to BOOST
VaccinesAshley Ritter, APRN, PhD
The recent guidance from the CDC is straightforward: Anyone 5 or older should receive a booster 5 months after their last dose. People over the age of 50 and children 12 or older who are immunocompromised are eligible for a second booster 4 months after their last dose. Here are answers to a few more Read more…
COVID Vaccine Series Part 1 with Dr. Kristen Panthagani
Vaccines
Kristen Panthagani, MD, PhD
Confused about vaccines? This is the first post in the series by Dr. Kristen Panthagani of You Can Know Things covering the story of the COVID vaccines: The COVID vaccines are undoubtedly among the most impressive medical feats in history. One model estimated they have saved millions of lives in the United States alone. As Read more…
Two Important Updates on COVID-19 Booster Doses
Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
TL; DR: Everyone aged 5+ years *should* get their *first* booster dose 5 months after their primary series and everyone aged 50+ years or aged 12+ years with a weakened immune system *should* get a *second* booster dose 4 months after their first booster dose. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted authorization for a Read more…
Shingles and the Shingles Vaccine: Get the Facts
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Shingles is a painful, blistering rash that often develops in a stripe that wraps around one side of the body or face. Besides the rash, symptoms include fever, headache, and chills. But mainly, you hear about the rash because it HURTS! If you’re over 50, the shingles vaccine Shingrix can help you avoid this super Read more…
The recent guidance from the CDC is straightforward: Anyone 5 or older should receive a booster 5 months after their last dose. People over the age of 50 and children 12 or older who are immunocompromised are eligible for a second booster 4 months after their last dose. Here are answers to a few more Read more…
COVID Vaccine Series Part 1 with Dr. Kristen Panthagani
VaccinesKristen Panthagani, MD, PhD
Confused about vaccines? This is the first post in the series by Dr. Kristen Panthagani of You Can Know Things covering the story of the COVID vaccines: The COVID vaccines are undoubtedly among the most impressive medical feats in history. One model estimated they have saved millions of lives in the United States alone. As Read more…
Two Important Updates on COVID-19 Booster Doses
Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
TL; DR: Everyone aged 5+ years *should* get their *first* booster dose 5 months after their primary series and everyone aged 50+ years or aged 12+ years with a weakened immune system *should* get a *second* booster dose 4 months after their first booster dose. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted authorization for a Read more…
Shingles and the Shingles Vaccine: Get the Facts
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Shingles is a painful, blistering rash that often develops in a stripe that wraps around one side of the body or face. Besides the rash, symptoms include fever, headache, and chills. But mainly, you hear about the rash because it HURTS! If you’re over 50, the shingles vaccine Shingrix can help you avoid this super Read more…
Confused about vaccines? This is the first post in the series by Dr. Kristen Panthagani of You Can Know Things covering the story of the COVID vaccines: The COVID vaccines are undoubtedly among the most impressive medical feats in history. One model estimated they have saved millions of lives in the United States alone. As Read more…
Two Important Updates on COVID-19 Booster Doses
VaccinesAmanda Simanek, PhD MPH
TL; DR: Everyone aged 5+ years *should* get their *first* booster dose 5 months after their primary series and everyone aged 50+ years or aged 12+ years with a weakened immune system *should* get a *second* booster dose 4 months after their first booster dose. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted authorization for a Read more…
Shingles and the Shingles Vaccine: Get the Facts
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Shingles is a painful, blistering rash that often develops in a stripe that wraps around one side of the body or face. Besides the rash, symptoms include fever, headache, and chills. But mainly, you hear about the rash because it HURTS! If you’re over 50, the shingles vaccine Shingrix can help you avoid this super Read more…
TL; DR: Everyone aged 5+ years *should* get their *first* booster dose 5 months after their primary series and everyone aged 50+ years or aged 12+ years with a weakened immune system *should* get a *second* booster dose 4 months after their first booster dose. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted authorization for a Read more…
Shingles and the Shingles Vaccine: Get the Facts
Infectious Diseases VaccinesMalia Jones, PhD MPH
Shingles is a painful, blistering rash that often develops in a stripe that wraps around one side of the body or face. Besides the rash, symptoms include fever, headache, and chills. But mainly, you hear about the rash because it HURTS! If you’re over 50, the shingles vaccine Shingrix can help you avoid this super Read more…
Shingles is a painful, blistering rash that often develops in a stripe that wraps around one side of the body or face. Besides the rash, symptoms include fever, headache, and chills. But mainly, you hear about the rash because it HURTS! If you’re over 50, the shingles vaccine Shingrix can help you avoid this super Read more…
