Can people with severe allergic reactions get the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine?
Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: If you have had an allergic reaction to any ingredient included in the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines, then you should not get this type of COVID-19 vaccine. If you have an allergic reaction to the first dose of these vaccines, you should not get the second dose. If you have a history of severe Read more…
Is it true that new research shows that COVID-19 vaccine spike protein could cause cardiovascular damage just as the COVID -19 virus spike does?
Vaccines
Vijaya Knight, MD PhD (D)ABMLI
A: No. The spike protein delivered by the COVID-19 vaccines does not cause cardiovascular damage. š¤ Letās start by taking a look at the role of the spike protein in SARS-CoV-2 infection. The virus can enter our bodies when we breathe in droplets breathed out by an infected person. The virus then gets into lung Read more…
Nerdy Kids Get Vaccinated!
Families/Kids Vaccines
Joanna Dreifus, MPH
Two Nerdy Girls on the team took their kids šø in the 12-15 year old age group to be vaccinated last week after the Pfizer vaccine š was granted emergency use authorization-we asked them and their kids a few questions āabout why they did and how it went! What was your main reason for vaccinating Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Biology/Immunity Families/Kids Infection and Spread Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Malia Jones will be live with Dear Pandemic contributor Dr. Chana Davis! Dr. Davis is a geneticist by training and has experience in cancer research, personalized medicine, and nutrition. Sheās also the author of Fueled by Science, a blog and podcast. Weāll be talking about mix-and-match vaccines, origins of the COVID-19 virus, and more! ā”ļø Read more…
Is there any information on the immune response to COVID-19 vaccines in people on Remicade?
Vaccines
Vijaya Knight, MD PhD (D)ABMLI
Q: My daughter has Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and is on Remicade. Is there any information on the immune response to COVID-19 vaccines in people on Remicade? A: People on some immunosuppressive medicines are showing weaker responses to COVID-19 vaccines. Remicade is one of many immunosuppressive medicines. People who are on immunosuppressive treatment may have Read more…
Do COVID-19 vaccinations work to prevent infections in nursing homes?
Vaccines
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: YES! The mRNA vaccines REALLY work, even in this high risk population. A new study shows real-world success of mRNA vaccines in reducing infection among nursing home residents. People with multiple chronic illnesses and older people are often not included in clinical trials. It can be difficult to understand how medical treatments tested in Read more…
“Hamilton” Cast & Crew Required to be Vaccinated
Vaccines
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
With Broadway making plans to re-open in the fall, the production of Hamilton was the first to announce that cast and crew will be required to be vaccinated. The production will not require audience members to show proof of vaccination. The announcement comes as many universities are announcing vaccine mandates for students returning in the Read more…
Can I get the COVID-19 vaccine at the same time as another vaccine?
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Sure can! The COVID-19 vaccine can now be given with other vaccines. This is a change from the old recommendation that said to wait 2 weeks between the COVID-19 vaccine and other vaccines. Donāt delay and catch up on those vaccines! Initially, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended that the Read more…
Is the need to test different doses of the COVID-19 vaccine in kids versus adults related to differences in body size or weight?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: No. Testing of different doses in younger kids, compared to teens and adults, is related to potential differences in how the immune system responds to vaccines across different age groups. When we hear the word ādoseā, we often think of medications. With medications, a certain level needs to be present in the blood for Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Biology/Immunity Families/Kids Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Malia Jones of Dear Pandemic and Alison Bernstein of Mommy, PhD and SciMoms are teaming up to talk blood donations, CDC mask guidance, kidsā vaccines, and herd immunity. ā”ļø Welcome, Intros, and chit chat (0:00-1:58) ā”ļø Will blood donation after vaccination lessen my immunity or provide immunity to the person receiving my blood? (2:00-3:30) ā”ļø Read more…
Is the rest of the world catching up in terms of COVID-19 vaccinations?
Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
A. Many countries are doing better than before, but most still lag really far behind countries like Israel, the UK, and the US. Increasing global coverage of vaccinations will be key to getting COVID-19 under control not just outside the US, but even inside the US. As a recap of our previous posts on this Read more…
A: If you have had an allergic reaction to any ingredient included in the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines, then you should not get this type of COVID-19 vaccine. If you have an allergic reaction to the first dose of these vaccines, you should not get the second dose. If you have a history of severe Read more…
Is it true that new research shows that COVID-19 vaccine spike protein could cause cardiovascular damage just as the COVID -19 virus spike does?
VaccinesVijaya Knight, MD PhD (D)ABMLI
A: No. The spike protein delivered by the COVID-19 vaccines does not cause cardiovascular damage. š¤ Letās start by taking a look at the role of the spike protein in SARS-CoV-2 infection. The virus can enter our bodies when we breathe in droplets breathed out by an infected person. The virus then gets into lung Read more…
Nerdy Kids Get Vaccinated!
Families/Kids Vaccines
Joanna Dreifus, MPH
Two Nerdy Girls on the team took their kids šø in the 12-15 year old age group to be vaccinated last week after the Pfizer vaccine š was granted emergency use authorization-we asked them and their kids a few questions āabout why they did and how it went! What was your main reason for vaccinating Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Biology/Immunity Families/Kids Infection and Spread Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Malia Jones will be live with Dear Pandemic contributor Dr. Chana Davis! Dr. Davis is a geneticist by training and has experience in cancer research, personalized medicine, and nutrition. Sheās also the author of Fueled by Science, a blog and podcast. Weāll be talking about mix-and-match vaccines, origins of the COVID-19 virus, and more! ā”ļø Read more…
Is there any information on the immune response to COVID-19 vaccines in people on Remicade?
Vaccines
Vijaya Knight, MD PhD (D)ABMLI
Q: My daughter has Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and is on Remicade. Is there any information on the immune response to COVID-19 vaccines in people on Remicade? A: People on some immunosuppressive medicines are showing weaker responses to COVID-19 vaccines. Remicade is one of many immunosuppressive medicines. People who are on immunosuppressive treatment may have Read more…
Do COVID-19 vaccinations work to prevent infections in nursing homes?
Vaccines
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: YES! The mRNA vaccines REALLY work, even in this high risk population. A new study shows real-world success of mRNA vaccines in reducing infection among nursing home residents. People with multiple chronic illnesses and older people are often not included in clinical trials. It can be difficult to understand how medical treatments tested in Read more…
“Hamilton” Cast & Crew Required to be Vaccinated
Vaccines
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
With Broadway making plans to re-open in the fall, the production of Hamilton was the first to announce that cast and crew will be required to be vaccinated. The production will not require audience members to show proof of vaccination. The announcement comes as many universities are announcing vaccine mandates for students returning in the Read more…
Can I get the COVID-19 vaccine at the same time as another vaccine?
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Sure can! The COVID-19 vaccine can now be given with other vaccines. This is a change from the old recommendation that said to wait 2 weeks between the COVID-19 vaccine and other vaccines. Donāt delay and catch up on those vaccines! Initially, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended that the Read more…
Is the need to test different doses of the COVID-19 vaccine in kids versus adults related to differences in body size or weight?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: No. Testing of different doses in younger kids, compared to teens and adults, is related to potential differences in how the immune system responds to vaccines across different age groups. When we hear the word ādoseā, we often think of medications. With medications, a certain level needs to be present in the blood for Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Biology/Immunity Families/Kids Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Malia Jones of Dear Pandemic and Alison Bernstein of Mommy, PhD and SciMoms are teaming up to talk blood donations, CDC mask guidance, kidsā vaccines, and herd immunity. ā”ļø Welcome, Intros, and chit chat (0:00-1:58) ā”ļø Will blood donation after vaccination lessen my immunity or provide immunity to the person receiving my blood? (2:00-3:30) ā”ļø Read more…
Is the rest of the world catching up in terms of COVID-19 vaccinations?
Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
A. Many countries are doing better than before, but most still lag really far behind countries like Israel, the UK, and the US. Increasing global coverage of vaccinations will be key to getting COVID-19 under control not just outside the US, but even inside the US. As a recap of our previous posts on this Read more…
A: No. The spike protein delivered by the COVID-19 vaccines does not cause cardiovascular damage. š¤ Letās start by taking a look at the role of the spike protein in SARS-CoV-2 infection. The virus can enter our bodies when we breathe in droplets breathed out by an infected person. The virus then gets into lung Read more…
Nerdy Kids Get Vaccinated!
Families/Kids VaccinesJoanna Dreifus, MPH
Two Nerdy Girls on the team took their kids šø in the 12-15 year old age group to be vaccinated last week after the Pfizer vaccine š was granted emergency use authorization-we asked them and their kids a few questions āabout why they did and how it went! What was your main reason for vaccinating Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Biology/Immunity Families/Kids Infection and Spread Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Malia Jones will be live with Dear Pandemic contributor Dr. Chana Davis! Dr. Davis is a geneticist by training and has experience in cancer research, personalized medicine, and nutrition. Sheās also the author of Fueled by Science, a blog and podcast. Weāll be talking about mix-and-match vaccines, origins of the COVID-19 virus, and more! ā”ļø Read more…
Is there any information on the immune response to COVID-19 vaccines in people on Remicade?
Vaccines
Vijaya Knight, MD PhD (D)ABMLI
Q: My daughter has Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and is on Remicade. Is there any information on the immune response to COVID-19 vaccines in people on Remicade? A: People on some immunosuppressive medicines are showing weaker responses to COVID-19 vaccines. Remicade is one of many immunosuppressive medicines. People who are on immunosuppressive treatment may have Read more…
Do COVID-19 vaccinations work to prevent infections in nursing homes?
Vaccines
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: YES! The mRNA vaccines REALLY work, even in this high risk population. A new study shows real-world success of mRNA vaccines in reducing infection among nursing home residents. People with multiple chronic illnesses and older people are often not included in clinical trials. It can be difficult to understand how medical treatments tested in Read more…
“Hamilton” Cast & Crew Required to be Vaccinated
Vaccines
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
With Broadway making plans to re-open in the fall, the production of Hamilton was the first to announce that cast and crew will be required to be vaccinated. The production will not require audience members to show proof of vaccination. The announcement comes as many universities are announcing vaccine mandates for students returning in the Read more…
Can I get the COVID-19 vaccine at the same time as another vaccine?
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Sure can! The COVID-19 vaccine can now be given with other vaccines. This is a change from the old recommendation that said to wait 2 weeks between the COVID-19 vaccine and other vaccines. Donāt delay and catch up on those vaccines! Initially, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended that the Read more…
Is the need to test different doses of the COVID-19 vaccine in kids versus adults related to differences in body size or weight?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: No. Testing of different doses in younger kids, compared to teens and adults, is related to potential differences in how the immune system responds to vaccines across different age groups. When we hear the word ādoseā, we often think of medications. With medications, a certain level needs to be present in the blood for Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Biology/Immunity Families/Kids Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Malia Jones of Dear Pandemic and Alison Bernstein of Mommy, PhD and SciMoms are teaming up to talk blood donations, CDC mask guidance, kidsā vaccines, and herd immunity. ā”ļø Welcome, Intros, and chit chat (0:00-1:58) ā”ļø Will blood donation after vaccination lessen my immunity or provide immunity to the person receiving my blood? (2:00-3:30) ā”ļø Read more…
Is the rest of the world catching up in terms of COVID-19 vaccinations?
Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
A. Many countries are doing better than before, but most still lag really far behind countries like Israel, the UK, and the US. Increasing global coverage of vaccinations will be key to getting COVID-19 under control not just outside the US, but even inside the US. As a recap of our previous posts on this Read more…
Two Nerdy Girls on the team took their kids šø in the 12-15 year old age group to be vaccinated last week after the Pfizer vaccine š was granted emergency use authorization-we asked them and their kids a few questions āabout why they did and how it went! What was your main reason for vaccinating Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Biology/Immunity Families/Kids Infection and Spread Vaccines VideosMalia Jones, PhD MPH
Malia Jones will be live with Dear Pandemic contributor Dr. Chana Davis! Dr. Davis is a geneticist by training and has experience in cancer research, personalized medicine, and nutrition. Sheās also the author of Fueled by Science, a blog and podcast. Weāll be talking about mix-and-match vaccines, origins of the COVID-19 virus, and more! ā”ļø Read more…
Is there any information on the immune response to COVID-19 vaccines in people on Remicade?
Vaccines
Vijaya Knight, MD PhD (D)ABMLI
Q: My daughter has Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and is on Remicade. Is there any information on the immune response to COVID-19 vaccines in people on Remicade? A: People on some immunosuppressive medicines are showing weaker responses to COVID-19 vaccines. Remicade is one of many immunosuppressive medicines. People who are on immunosuppressive treatment may have Read more…
Do COVID-19 vaccinations work to prevent infections in nursing homes?
Vaccines
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: YES! The mRNA vaccines REALLY work, even in this high risk population. A new study shows real-world success of mRNA vaccines in reducing infection among nursing home residents. People with multiple chronic illnesses and older people are often not included in clinical trials. It can be difficult to understand how medical treatments tested in Read more…
“Hamilton” Cast & Crew Required to be Vaccinated
Vaccines
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
With Broadway making plans to re-open in the fall, the production of Hamilton was the first to announce that cast and crew will be required to be vaccinated. The production will not require audience members to show proof of vaccination. The announcement comes as many universities are announcing vaccine mandates for students returning in the Read more…
Can I get the COVID-19 vaccine at the same time as another vaccine?
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Sure can! The COVID-19 vaccine can now be given with other vaccines. This is a change from the old recommendation that said to wait 2 weeks between the COVID-19 vaccine and other vaccines. Donāt delay and catch up on those vaccines! Initially, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended that the Read more…
Is the need to test different doses of the COVID-19 vaccine in kids versus adults related to differences in body size or weight?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: No. Testing of different doses in younger kids, compared to teens and adults, is related to potential differences in how the immune system responds to vaccines across different age groups. When we hear the word ādoseā, we often think of medications. With medications, a certain level needs to be present in the blood for Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Biology/Immunity Families/Kids Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Malia Jones of Dear Pandemic and Alison Bernstein of Mommy, PhD and SciMoms are teaming up to talk blood donations, CDC mask guidance, kidsā vaccines, and herd immunity. ā”ļø Welcome, Intros, and chit chat (0:00-1:58) ā”ļø Will blood donation after vaccination lessen my immunity or provide immunity to the person receiving my blood? (2:00-3:30) ā”ļø Read more…
Is the rest of the world catching up in terms of COVID-19 vaccinations?
Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
A. Many countries are doing better than before, but most still lag really far behind countries like Israel, the UK, and the US. Increasing global coverage of vaccinations will be key to getting COVID-19 under control not just outside the US, but even inside the US. As a recap of our previous posts on this Read more…
Malia Jones will be live with Dear Pandemic contributor Dr. Chana Davis! Dr. Davis is a geneticist by training and has experience in cancer research, personalized medicine, and nutrition. Sheās also the author of Fueled by Science, a blog and podcast. Weāll be talking about mix-and-match vaccines, origins of the COVID-19 virus, and more! ā”ļø Read more…
Is there any information on the immune response to COVID-19 vaccines in people on Remicade?
VaccinesVijaya Knight, MD PhD (D)ABMLI
Q: My daughter has Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and is on Remicade. Is there any information on the immune response to COVID-19 vaccines in people on Remicade? A: People on some immunosuppressive medicines are showing weaker responses to COVID-19 vaccines. Remicade is one of many immunosuppressive medicines. People who are on immunosuppressive treatment may have Read more…
Do COVID-19 vaccinations work to prevent infections in nursing homes?
Vaccines
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: YES! The mRNA vaccines REALLY work, even in this high risk population. A new study shows real-world success of mRNA vaccines in reducing infection among nursing home residents. People with multiple chronic illnesses and older people are often not included in clinical trials. It can be difficult to understand how medical treatments tested in Read more…
“Hamilton” Cast & Crew Required to be Vaccinated
Vaccines
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
With Broadway making plans to re-open in the fall, the production of Hamilton was the first to announce that cast and crew will be required to be vaccinated. The production will not require audience members to show proof of vaccination. The announcement comes as many universities are announcing vaccine mandates for students returning in the Read more…
Can I get the COVID-19 vaccine at the same time as another vaccine?
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Sure can! The COVID-19 vaccine can now be given with other vaccines. This is a change from the old recommendation that said to wait 2 weeks between the COVID-19 vaccine and other vaccines. Donāt delay and catch up on those vaccines! Initially, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended that the Read more…
Is the need to test different doses of the COVID-19 vaccine in kids versus adults related to differences in body size or weight?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: No. Testing of different doses in younger kids, compared to teens and adults, is related to potential differences in how the immune system responds to vaccines across different age groups. When we hear the word ādoseā, we often think of medications. With medications, a certain level needs to be present in the blood for Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Biology/Immunity Families/Kids Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Malia Jones of Dear Pandemic and Alison Bernstein of Mommy, PhD and SciMoms are teaming up to talk blood donations, CDC mask guidance, kidsā vaccines, and herd immunity. ā”ļø Welcome, Intros, and chit chat (0:00-1:58) ā”ļø Will blood donation after vaccination lessen my immunity or provide immunity to the person receiving my blood? (2:00-3:30) ā”ļø Read more…
Is the rest of the world catching up in terms of COVID-19 vaccinations?
Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
A. Many countries are doing better than before, but most still lag really far behind countries like Israel, the UK, and the US. Increasing global coverage of vaccinations will be key to getting COVID-19 under control not just outside the US, but even inside the US. As a recap of our previous posts on this Read more…
Q: My daughter has Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and is on Remicade. Is there any information on the immune response to COVID-19 vaccines in people on Remicade? A: People on some immunosuppressive medicines are showing weaker responses to COVID-19 vaccines. Remicade is one of many immunosuppressive medicines. People who are on immunosuppressive treatment may have Read more…
Do COVID-19 vaccinations work to prevent infections in nursing homes?
VaccinesAshley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: YES! The mRNA vaccines REALLY work, even in this high risk population. A new study shows real-world success of mRNA vaccines in reducing infection among nursing home residents. People with multiple chronic illnesses and older people are often not included in clinical trials. It can be difficult to understand how medical treatments tested in Read more…
“Hamilton” Cast & Crew Required to be Vaccinated
Vaccines
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
With Broadway making plans to re-open in the fall, the production of Hamilton was the first to announce that cast and crew will be required to be vaccinated. The production will not require audience members to show proof of vaccination. The announcement comes as many universities are announcing vaccine mandates for students returning in the Read more…
Can I get the COVID-19 vaccine at the same time as another vaccine?
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Sure can! The COVID-19 vaccine can now be given with other vaccines. This is a change from the old recommendation that said to wait 2 weeks between the COVID-19 vaccine and other vaccines. Donāt delay and catch up on those vaccines! Initially, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended that the Read more…
Is the need to test different doses of the COVID-19 vaccine in kids versus adults related to differences in body size or weight?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: No. Testing of different doses in younger kids, compared to teens and adults, is related to potential differences in how the immune system responds to vaccines across different age groups. When we hear the word ādoseā, we often think of medications. With medications, a certain level needs to be present in the blood for Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Biology/Immunity Families/Kids Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Malia Jones of Dear Pandemic and Alison Bernstein of Mommy, PhD and SciMoms are teaming up to talk blood donations, CDC mask guidance, kidsā vaccines, and herd immunity. ā”ļø Welcome, Intros, and chit chat (0:00-1:58) ā”ļø Will blood donation after vaccination lessen my immunity or provide immunity to the person receiving my blood? (2:00-3:30) ā”ļø Read more…
Is the rest of the world catching up in terms of COVID-19 vaccinations?
Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
A. Many countries are doing better than before, but most still lag really far behind countries like Israel, the UK, and the US. Increasing global coverage of vaccinations will be key to getting COVID-19 under control not just outside the US, but even inside the US. As a recap of our previous posts on this Read more…
A: YES! The mRNA vaccines REALLY work, even in this high risk population. A new study shows real-world success of mRNA vaccines in reducing infection among nursing home residents. People with multiple chronic illnesses and older people are often not included in clinical trials. It can be difficult to understand how medical treatments tested in Read more…
“Hamilton” Cast & Crew Required to be Vaccinated
VaccinesAlison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
With Broadway making plans to re-open in the fall, the production of Hamilton was the first to announce that cast and crew will be required to be vaccinated. The production will not require audience members to show proof of vaccination. The announcement comes as many universities are announcing vaccine mandates for students returning in the Read more…
Can I get the COVID-19 vaccine at the same time as another vaccine?
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Sure can! The COVID-19 vaccine can now be given with other vaccines. This is a change from the old recommendation that said to wait 2 weeks between the COVID-19 vaccine and other vaccines. Donāt delay and catch up on those vaccines! Initially, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended that the Read more…
Is the need to test different doses of the COVID-19 vaccine in kids versus adults related to differences in body size or weight?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: No. Testing of different doses in younger kids, compared to teens and adults, is related to potential differences in how the immune system responds to vaccines across different age groups. When we hear the word ādoseā, we often think of medications. With medications, a certain level needs to be present in the blood for Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Biology/Immunity Families/Kids Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Malia Jones of Dear Pandemic and Alison Bernstein of Mommy, PhD and SciMoms are teaming up to talk blood donations, CDC mask guidance, kidsā vaccines, and herd immunity. ā”ļø Welcome, Intros, and chit chat (0:00-1:58) ā”ļø Will blood donation after vaccination lessen my immunity or provide immunity to the person receiving my blood? (2:00-3:30) ā”ļø Read more…
Is the rest of the world catching up in terms of COVID-19 vaccinations?
Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
A. Many countries are doing better than before, but most still lag really far behind countries like Israel, the UK, and the US. Increasing global coverage of vaccinations will be key to getting COVID-19 under control not just outside the US, but even inside the US. As a recap of our previous posts on this Read more…
With Broadway making plans to re-open in the fall, the production of Hamilton was the first to announce that cast and crew will be required to be vaccinated. The production will not require audience members to show proof of vaccination. The announcement comes as many universities are announcing vaccine mandates for students returning in the Read more…
Can I get the COVID-19 vaccine at the same time as another vaccine?
VaccinesSarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Sure can! The COVID-19 vaccine can now be given with other vaccines. This is a change from the old recommendation that said to wait 2 weeks between the COVID-19 vaccine and other vaccines. Donāt delay and catch up on those vaccines! Initially, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended that the Read more…
Is the need to test different doses of the COVID-19 vaccine in kids versus adults related to differences in body size or weight?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: No. Testing of different doses in younger kids, compared to teens and adults, is related to potential differences in how the immune system responds to vaccines across different age groups. When we hear the word ādoseā, we often think of medications. With medications, a certain level needs to be present in the blood for Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Biology/Immunity Families/Kids Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Malia Jones of Dear Pandemic and Alison Bernstein of Mommy, PhD and SciMoms are teaming up to talk blood donations, CDC mask guidance, kidsā vaccines, and herd immunity. ā”ļø Welcome, Intros, and chit chat (0:00-1:58) ā”ļø Will blood donation after vaccination lessen my immunity or provide immunity to the person receiving my blood? (2:00-3:30) ā”ļø Read more…
Is the rest of the world catching up in terms of COVID-19 vaccinations?
Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
A. Many countries are doing better than before, but most still lag really far behind countries like Israel, the UK, and the US. Increasing global coverage of vaccinations will be key to getting COVID-19 under control not just outside the US, but even inside the US. As a recap of our previous posts on this Read more…
A: Sure can! The COVID-19 vaccine can now be given with other vaccines. This is a change from the old recommendation that said to wait 2 weeks between the COVID-19 vaccine and other vaccines. Donāt delay and catch up on those vaccines! Initially, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended that the Read more…
Is the need to test different doses of the COVID-19 vaccine in kids versus adults related to differences in body size or weight?
Families/Kids VaccinesAmanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: No. Testing of different doses in younger kids, compared to teens and adults, is related to potential differences in how the immune system responds to vaccines across different age groups. When we hear the word ādoseā, we often think of medications. With medications, a certain level needs to be present in the blood for Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Biology/Immunity Families/Kids Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Malia Jones of Dear Pandemic and Alison Bernstein of Mommy, PhD and SciMoms are teaming up to talk blood donations, CDC mask guidance, kidsā vaccines, and herd immunity. ā”ļø Welcome, Intros, and chit chat (0:00-1:58) ā”ļø Will blood donation after vaccination lessen my immunity or provide immunity to the person receiving my blood? (2:00-3:30) ā”ļø Read more…
Is the rest of the world catching up in terms of COVID-19 vaccinations?
Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
A. Many countries are doing better than before, but most still lag really far behind countries like Israel, the UK, and the US. Increasing global coverage of vaccinations will be key to getting COVID-19 under control not just outside the US, but even inside the US. As a recap of our previous posts on this Read more…
A: No. Testing of different doses in younger kids, compared to teens and adults, is related to potential differences in how the immune system responds to vaccines across different age groups. When we hear the word ādoseā, we often think of medications. With medications, a certain level needs to be present in the blood for Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Biology/Immunity Families/Kids Vaccines VideosMalia Jones, PhD MPH
Malia Jones of Dear Pandemic and Alison Bernstein of Mommy, PhD and SciMoms are teaming up to talk blood donations, CDC mask guidance, kidsā vaccines, and herd immunity. ā”ļø Welcome, Intros, and chit chat (0:00-1:58) ā”ļø Will blood donation after vaccination lessen my immunity or provide immunity to the person receiving my blood? (2:00-3:30) ā”ļø Read more…
Is the rest of the world catching up in terms of COVID-19 vaccinations?
Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
A. Many countries are doing better than before, but most still lag really far behind countries like Israel, the UK, and the US. Increasing global coverage of vaccinations will be key to getting COVID-19 under control not just outside the US, but even inside the US. As a recap of our previous posts on this Read more…
Malia Jones of Dear Pandemic and Alison Bernstein of Mommy, PhD and SciMoms are teaming up to talk blood donations, CDC mask guidance, kidsā vaccines, and herd immunity. ā”ļø Welcome, Intros, and chit chat (0:00-1:58) ā”ļø Will blood donation after vaccination lessen my immunity or provide immunity to the person receiving my blood? (2:00-3:30) ā”ļø Read more…
Is the rest of the world catching up in terms of COVID-19 vaccinations?
VaccinesSandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
A. Many countries are doing better than before, but most still lag really far behind countries like Israel, the UK, and the US. Increasing global coverage of vaccinations will be key to getting COVID-19 under control not just outside the US, but even inside the US. As a recap of our previous posts on this Read more…
A. Many countries are doing better than before, but most still lag really far behind countries like Israel, the UK, and the US. Increasing global coverage of vaccinations will be key to getting COVID-19 under control not just outside the US, but even inside the US. As a recap of our previous posts on this Read more…
