Happy National Immunization Awareness Month!
Families/Kids Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
Vaccines are one of the greatest public health achievements of all time and August is the month to celebrate! Vaccines do more than just protecting us from diseases (although that is pretty freaking great!). They also support a functional economy, keep kids in school and adults at work, reduce poverty, prevent disease outbreaks, improve health Read more…
August 3, 2022
Omicron-updated boosters are coming to the U.S. soon
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
GOOD NEWS: Omicron-updated boosters are coming to the U.S. soon (September). LESS GOOD NEWS: Americans under age 50 will have to wait for these new shots to get their 2nd boosters. While there had been chatter about offering 2nd boosters to Americans under age 50 soon to stave off the rising BA.5 wave, the FDA Read more…
July 26, 2022
Vaccination rates are on the decline. We need to do better.
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
TL;DR: Vaccination rates are dropping and millions of kids missed vaccines during the pandemic. We need to get kids caught up now. Vaccines are incredibly important to prevent serious childhood illness and save lives. Vaccines are among the most important public health interventions of all time. We have vaccines to prevent more than 20 life- Read more…
July 15, 2022
What’s different about the Novavax vaccine?
Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Novavax’s vaccine is the newest player on the U.S. landscape. Public health folx are hoping that its approach will reassure some people who are otherwise hesitant about COVID-19 vaccines. Novavax’s vaccine is the newest player on the U.S. landscape. Public health folx are hoping that its approach will reassure some people who are otherwise hesitant Read more…
July 13, 2022
What are the side effects of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine in young kids?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Chana Davis, PhD
A: After the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, your child may experience mild, short-lived, side effects similar to those commonly caused by flu shots. Notably, many of these symptoms are NOT due to the vaccine’s active ingredients – they are just as likely after a fake vaccine (placebo)! The Moderna COVID-19 vaccine (Spikevax) has been tested in Read more…
July 8, 2022
Dear Pandemic Live Q&A 07-08-22
Families/Kids Long COVID Socializing Staying Safe Testing and Contact Tracing Vaccines Videos
Those Nerdy Girls will answer questions about long COVID, outdoor transmission, rapid antigen testing, and more. Featuring: Amanda Simanek, PhD, MPH, DP Founding Member Chana Davis, PhD – DP Contributing Writer ➡️ Welcome, Intros, and chit chat (0:00-0:53) ➡️ Should I vaccinate my child against COVID-19? (0:54-3:39) Check out this link to the live Q&A Read more…
July 8, 2022
Possible Poliovirus Outbreak in UK
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
An investigation is underway of a possible poliovirus outbreak in London. The threat to public health is very low, but this is a good time to make sure you’re up-to-date on polio vaccines! Many kids have fallen behind on the vaccine schedule during the past 2+ years. In the UK, babies get vaccinated for poliovirus Read more…
July 1, 2022
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…
June 30, 2022
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
June 23, 2022
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…
June 22, 2022
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…
June 21, 2022
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…
Vaccines are one of the greatest public health achievements of all time and August is the month to celebrate! Vaccines do more than just protecting us from diseases (although that is pretty freaking great!). They also support a functional economy, keep kids in school and adults at work, reduce poverty, prevent disease outbreaks, improve health Read more…
Omicron-updated boosters are coming to the U.S. soon
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
GOOD NEWS: Omicron-updated boosters are coming to the U.S. soon (September). LESS GOOD NEWS: Americans under age 50 will have to wait for these new shots to get their 2nd boosters. While there had been chatter about offering 2nd boosters to Americans under age 50 soon to stave off the rising BA.5 wave, the FDA Read more…
July 26, 2022
Vaccination rates are on the decline. We need to do better.
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
TL;DR: Vaccination rates are dropping and millions of kids missed vaccines during the pandemic. We need to get kids caught up now. Vaccines are incredibly important to prevent serious childhood illness and save lives. Vaccines are among the most important public health interventions of all time. We have vaccines to prevent more than 20 life- Read more…
July 15, 2022
What’s different about the Novavax vaccine?
Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Novavax’s vaccine is the newest player on the U.S. landscape. Public health folx are hoping that its approach will reassure some people who are otherwise hesitant about COVID-19 vaccines. Novavax’s vaccine is the newest player on the U.S. landscape. Public health folx are hoping that its approach will reassure some people who are otherwise hesitant Read more…
July 13, 2022
What are the side effects of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine in young kids?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Chana Davis, PhD
A: After the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, your child may experience mild, short-lived, side effects similar to those commonly caused by flu shots. Notably, many of these symptoms are NOT due to the vaccine’s active ingredients – they are just as likely after a fake vaccine (placebo)! The Moderna COVID-19 vaccine (Spikevax) has been tested in Read more…
July 8, 2022
Dear Pandemic Live Q&A 07-08-22
Families/Kids Long COVID Socializing Staying Safe Testing and Contact Tracing Vaccines Videos
Those Nerdy Girls will answer questions about long COVID, outdoor transmission, rapid antigen testing, and more. Featuring: Amanda Simanek, PhD, MPH, DP Founding Member Chana Davis, PhD – DP Contributing Writer ➡️ Welcome, Intros, and chit chat (0:00-0:53) ➡️ Should I vaccinate my child against COVID-19? (0:54-3:39) Check out this link to the live Q&A Read more…
July 8, 2022
Possible Poliovirus Outbreak in UK
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
An investigation is underway of a possible poliovirus outbreak in London. The threat to public health is very low, but this is a good time to make sure you’re up-to-date on polio vaccines! Many kids have fallen behind on the vaccine schedule during the past 2+ years. In the UK, babies get vaccinated for poliovirus Read more…
July 1, 2022
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…
June 30, 2022
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
June 23, 2022
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…
June 22, 2022
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…
June 21, 2022
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…
GOOD NEWS: Omicron-updated boosters are coming to the U.S. soon (September). LESS GOOD NEWS: Americans under age 50 will have to wait for these new shots to get their 2nd boosters. While there had been chatter about offering 2nd boosters to Americans under age 50 soon to stave off the rising BA.5 wave, the FDA Read more…
Vaccination rates are on the decline. We need to do better.
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
TL;DR: Vaccination rates are dropping and millions of kids missed vaccines during the pandemic. We need to get kids caught up now. Vaccines are incredibly important to prevent serious childhood illness and save lives. Vaccines are among the most important public health interventions of all time. We have vaccines to prevent more than 20 life- Read more…
July 15, 2022
What’s different about the Novavax vaccine?
Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Novavax’s vaccine is the newest player on the U.S. landscape. Public health folx are hoping that its approach will reassure some people who are otherwise hesitant about COVID-19 vaccines. Novavax’s vaccine is the newest player on the U.S. landscape. Public health folx are hoping that its approach will reassure some people who are otherwise hesitant Read more…
July 13, 2022
What are the side effects of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine in young kids?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Chana Davis, PhD
A: After the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, your child may experience mild, short-lived, side effects similar to those commonly caused by flu shots. Notably, many of these symptoms are NOT due to the vaccine’s active ingredients – they are just as likely after a fake vaccine (placebo)! The Moderna COVID-19 vaccine (Spikevax) has been tested in Read more…
July 8, 2022
Dear Pandemic Live Q&A 07-08-22
Families/Kids Long COVID Socializing Staying Safe Testing and Contact Tracing Vaccines Videos
Those Nerdy Girls will answer questions about long COVID, outdoor transmission, rapid antigen testing, and more. Featuring: Amanda Simanek, PhD, MPH, DP Founding Member Chana Davis, PhD – DP Contributing Writer ➡️ Welcome, Intros, and chit chat (0:00-0:53) ➡️ Should I vaccinate my child against COVID-19? (0:54-3:39) Check out this link to the live Q&A Read more…
July 8, 2022
Possible Poliovirus Outbreak in UK
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
An investigation is underway of a possible poliovirus outbreak in London. The threat to public health is very low, but this is a good time to make sure you’re up-to-date on polio vaccines! Many kids have fallen behind on the vaccine schedule during the past 2+ years. In the UK, babies get vaccinated for poliovirus Read more…
July 1, 2022
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…
June 30, 2022
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
June 23, 2022
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…
June 22, 2022
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…
June 21, 2022
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…
TL;DR: Vaccination rates are dropping and millions of kids missed vaccines during the pandemic. We need to get kids caught up now. Vaccines are incredibly important to prevent serious childhood illness and save lives. Vaccines are among the most important public health interventions of all time. We have vaccines to prevent more than 20 life- Read more…
What’s different about the Novavax vaccine?
Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Novavax’s vaccine is the newest player on the U.S. landscape. Public health folx are hoping that its approach will reassure some people who are otherwise hesitant about COVID-19 vaccines. Novavax’s vaccine is the newest player on the U.S. landscape. Public health folx are hoping that its approach will reassure some people who are otherwise hesitant Read more…
July 13, 2022
What are the side effects of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine in young kids?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Chana Davis, PhD
A: After the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, your child may experience mild, short-lived, side effects similar to those commonly caused by flu shots. Notably, many of these symptoms are NOT due to the vaccine’s active ingredients – they are just as likely after a fake vaccine (placebo)! The Moderna COVID-19 vaccine (Spikevax) has been tested in Read more…
July 8, 2022
Dear Pandemic Live Q&A 07-08-22
Families/Kids Long COVID Socializing Staying Safe Testing and Contact Tracing Vaccines Videos
Those Nerdy Girls will answer questions about long COVID, outdoor transmission, rapid antigen testing, and more. Featuring: Amanda Simanek, PhD, MPH, DP Founding Member Chana Davis, PhD – DP Contributing Writer ➡️ Welcome, Intros, and chit chat (0:00-0:53) ➡️ Should I vaccinate my child against COVID-19? (0:54-3:39) Check out this link to the live Q&A Read more…
July 8, 2022
Possible Poliovirus Outbreak in UK
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
An investigation is underway of a possible poliovirus outbreak in London. The threat to public health is very low, but this is a good time to make sure you’re up-to-date on polio vaccines! Many kids have fallen behind on the vaccine schedule during the past 2+ years. In the UK, babies get vaccinated for poliovirus Read more…
July 1, 2022
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…
June 30, 2022
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
June 23, 2022
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…
June 22, 2022
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…
June 21, 2022
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…
Novavax’s vaccine is the newest player on the U.S. landscape. Public health folx are hoping that its approach will reassure some people who are otherwise hesitant about COVID-19 vaccines. Novavax’s vaccine is the newest player on the U.S. landscape. Public health folx are hoping that its approach will reassure some people who are otherwise hesitant Read more…
What are the side effects of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine in young kids?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Chana Davis, PhD
A: After the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, your child may experience mild, short-lived, side effects similar to those commonly caused by flu shots. Notably, many of these symptoms are NOT due to the vaccine’s active ingredients – they are just as likely after a fake vaccine (placebo)! The Moderna COVID-19 vaccine (Spikevax) has been tested in Read more…
July 8, 2022
Dear Pandemic Live Q&A 07-08-22
Families/Kids Long COVID Socializing Staying Safe Testing and Contact Tracing Vaccines Videos
Those Nerdy Girls will answer questions about long COVID, outdoor transmission, rapid antigen testing, and more. Featuring: Amanda Simanek, PhD, MPH, DP Founding Member Chana Davis, PhD – DP Contributing Writer ➡️ Welcome, Intros, and chit chat (0:00-0:53) ➡️ Should I vaccinate my child against COVID-19? (0:54-3:39) Check out this link to the live Q&A Read more…
July 8, 2022
Possible Poliovirus Outbreak in UK
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
An investigation is underway of a possible poliovirus outbreak in London. The threat to public health is very low, but this is a good time to make sure you’re up-to-date on polio vaccines! Many kids have fallen behind on the vaccine schedule during the past 2+ years. In the UK, babies get vaccinated for poliovirus Read more…
July 1, 2022
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…
June 30, 2022
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
June 23, 2022
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…
June 22, 2022
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…
June 21, 2022
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…
A: After the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, your child may experience mild, short-lived, side effects similar to those commonly caused by flu shots. Notably, many of these symptoms are NOT due to the vaccine’s active ingredients – they are just as likely after a fake vaccine (placebo)! The Moderna COVID-19 vaccine (Spikevax) has been tested in Read more…
Dear Pandemic Live Q&A 07-08-22
Families/Kids Long COVID Socializing Staying Safe Testing and Contact Tracing Vaccines VideosThose Nerdy Girls will answer questions about long COVID, outdoor transmission, rapid antigen testing, and more. Featuring: Amanda Simanek, PhD, MPH, DP Founding Member Chana Davis, PhD – DP Contributing Writer ➡️ Welcome, Intros, and chit chat (0:00-0:53) ➡️ Should I vaccinate my child against COVID-19? (0:54-3:39) Check out this link to the live Q&A Read more…
Possible Poliovirus Outbreak in UK
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
An investigation is underway of a possible poliovirus outbreak in London. The threat to public health is very low, but this is a good time to make sure you’re up-to-date on polio vaccines! Many kids have fallen behind on the vaccine schedule during the past 2+ years. In the UK, babies get vaccinated for poliovirus Read more…
July 1, 2022
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…
June 30, 2022
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
June 23, 2022
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…
June 22, 2022
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…
June 21, 2022
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…
An investigation is underway of a possible poliovirus outbreak in London. The threat to public health is very low, but this is a good time to make sure you’re up-to-date on polio vaccines! Many kids have fallen behind on the vaccine schedule during the past 2+ years. In the UK, babies get vaccinated for poliovirus Read more…
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…
June 30, 2022
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
June 23, 2022
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…
June 22, 2022
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…
June 21, 2022
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…
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
June 23, 2022
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…
June 22, 2022
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…
June 21, 2022
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…
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…
June 22, 2022
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…
June 21, 2022
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…
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…
June 21, 2022
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…
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…
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…