Updated CDC Travel Advice for Fully Vaccinated People
Staying Safe Travel Vaccines
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
š„Friday news flash: CDC says fully vaccinated people can travel safely within the US, but encourages continued precautions including masking, distancing, and hand hygiene. āļøAdding to the list of benefits the fully vaccinated can enjoy (like small unmasked indoor gatherings with other vaccinated folks), the CDC released new guidance on Friday acknowledging lower risk of Read more…
Is the sequence of the spike protein different between the different vaccines?
Vaccines
Michelle Kinder, PhD
A: Yes! The AstraZeneca vaccine uses the wild-type protein sequence while the Moderna, Pfizer/BioNTech, Novavax and Janssen include a slight modification to the sequence meant to stabilize the protein in the āprefusionā conformation. SARS-CoV-2 uses the spike protein to enter the human cell. The spike protein is like a key that the virus uses to Read more…
Pfizer vaccine reported safe and effective in kids ages 12-15!
Families/Kids Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
The company will soon apply to extend their emergency use authorization for this age group in the U.S and other countries. In a press release earlier today, Pfizer and BioNTech announced results from their Phase 3 study of 2,260 adolescents ages 12-15. Key results: ā”ļø There were 18 cases of COVID-19 in the trialā¦.. ALL Read more…
Iām vaccinated ā yay! What do I do with my COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card?
Vaccines
Christine Whelan, PhD
A: Make a copy, share it with your primary care provider, think before sharing it on social media, probably best not to laminate the original, and donāt panic if you lose it. Hereās your š Do This, Not That list š for your new favorite little piece of paper. — Congratulations! Youāve been vaccinated. Youāll Read more…
Do I need the vaccine if Iāve already been infected with COVID-19?
Biology/Immunity Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Q: Do I need the vaccine if Iāve already been infected with COVID-19? Isnāt natural immunity better? A: Vaccines produce STRONGER and MORE CONSISTENT antibody responses to SARS-CoV-2 than natural infection, meaning EVERYONE can benefit from the protection. š„ Donāt give away your shot! As more people become eligible for the COVID-19, weāve heard some Read more…
Any news on COVID-19 vaccine trials for kids?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Yes! Pfizer just announced Thursday that it has officially launched its phase 1 trial testing their COVID-19 vaccine in children aged 6 months-11 years. Two twin 9-year old girls received their first dose on Wednesday! Letās hear it for the next generation of the #nerdygirlnation! The goals of the trial are to: ā
Identify Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Families/Kids Socializing Staying Safe Vaccines Videos
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
In this live Q&A, Dr. Jennifer Beam Dowd and Dr. Lindsey Leininger will be tackling questions about vaccines, kids and outdoor play, safety of swimming lessons, and more. ā”ļø Welcome, Intros, and Chit Chat (0:20-1:50) ā”ļø Vaccines Updates – for pregnant people, kids, and the AZ vaccine trial kerfuffle (1:51-5:09) Related Link ā”ļø Announcements (5:13-7:01) Read more…
How might vaccinated adults with unvaccinated kids think about getting together with other families?
Families/Kids Socializing Vaccines
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: Spring and Summer 2021 will continue to require caution, but have far more hope and opportunity than Winter 2021. (PHEW!) Remember your SMART precautions (Space, Masks, Air, Restricted Networks, and Time). When possible, choose less risky options. Gatherings with unvaccinated people, children included, create opportunities for SARS-CoV-2 to spread. We need to continue to Read more…
What is going on with the results from the United States AstraZeneca trial?
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Despite a *strange* communication week, the new trial results show that the Oxford/Astrazeneca is safe and effective. GOOD NEWS! TL:DR: AstraZenecaās first results this week were based on data collected in the U.S. through a pre-specified end date for interim analysis of February 17th. They continued to collect data beyond that date and have Read more…
Based on information gathered from Emily Osterās recent article in The Atlantic, can I consider it safe for children to travel and have unmasked/indoor playdates, especially looking ahead to summer?
Families/Kids Staying Safe Vaccines
A: No. Dr. Oster’s article did not suggest that itās safe for children to have unmasked playdates and return to 100% normal life this summer. As science journalist Tara Haelle put it, “itās fine for your unvaccinated kids to go on a road trip and hug their vaccinated grandmas. It’s just not okay to pretend Read more…
We want to call your attention to a virtual event in Spanish!
Social and Racial Justice Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Hi all! We want to call your attention to a virtual event in Spanish, sponsored by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Community Engagement Alliance (NIH CEAL), UF Care2 Health Equity Center, our Spanish language site Querida Pandemia, and other organizations serving the Spanish-speaking community in the U.S. š
When: Saturday March 27, 2pm EST To Read more…
CDC Guidance on What Fully Vaccinated People Can Safely Do
Socializing Staying Safe Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Last week, the United States Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued new guidelines stating that fully vaccinated people can safely: š Visit other vaccinated people indoorsāwithout wearing masks or physically distancing! š Visit unvaccinated peopleāwithout wearing masks or physical distancing, as long as the unvaccinated people (and the people they live with) are Read more…
When we need a booster for the new variants, will we need to have the same companyās vaccine as our first?
Biology/Immunity Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: If booster shots or vaccines adapted to new variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus become necessary, it is likely they will be able to be used by those originally vaccinated with a different type of vaccine. This strategy might even have added benefits! While it is currently not recommended that we mix and match COVID-19 Read more…
Iām fully vaccinated, but my kids are not. What does the new United States CDC guidance for fully vaccinated people say about our situation? I am so confused.
Families/Kids Staying Safe Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: This question is on many minds. If you’re confused about this, you’re not alone! The CDC guidance allows us to do away with wearing masks and physical distancing if everyone at your upcoming private get-together is either 1ļøā£ fully vaccinated OR 2ļøā£ ALL of these: unvaccinated, not high-risk for severe COVID-19, doesn’t live with Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Data and Metrics Families/Kids Infection and Spread Socializing Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
In this live Q&A,Ā Dr. Malia Jones and Dr. Lauren Hale will be tackling questions about vaccines, takeout food, daylight savings time, and the ways in which kids are (and are not) like vaccinated grandmas. ā”ļø Welcome and Intros (0:00-0:55) Related Link to Data Hero Awards ā”ļø Sleep and the effects of Daylight Saving Time on Read more…
š„Friday news flash: CDC says fully vaccinated people can travel safely within the US, but encourages continued precautions including masking, distancing, and hand hygiene. āļøAdding to the list of benefits the fully vaccinated can enjoy (like small unmasked indoor gatherings with other vaccinated folks), the CDC released new guidance on Friday acknowledging lower risk of Read more…
Is the sequence of the spike protein different between the different vaccines?
VaccinesMichelle Kinder, PhD
A: Yes! The AstraZeneca vaccine uses the wild-type protein sequence while the Moderna, Pfizer/BioNTech, Novavax and Janssen include a slight modification to the sequence meant to stabilize the protein in the āprefusionā conformation. SARS-CoV-2 uses the spike protein to enter the human cell. The spike protein is like a key that the virus uses to Read more…
Pfizer vaccine reported safe and effective in kids ages 12-15!
Families/Kids Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
The company will soon apply to extend their emergency use authorization for this age group in the U.S and other countries. In a press release earlier today, Pfizer and BioNTech announced results from their Phase 3 study of 2,260 adolescents ages 12-15. Key results: ā”ļø There were 18 cases of COVID-19 in the trialā¦.. ALL Read more…
Iām vaccinated ā yay! What do I do with my COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card?
Vaccines
Christine Whelan, PhD
A: Make a copy, share it with your primary care provider, think before sharing it on social media, probably best not to laminate the original, and donāt panic if you lose it. Hereās your š Do This, Not That list š for your new favorite little piece of paper. — Congratulations! Youāve been vaccinated. Youāll Read more…
Do I need the vaccine if Iāve already been infected with COVID-19?
Biology/Immunity Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Q: Do I need the vaccine if Iāve already been infected with COVID-19? Isnāt natural immunity better? A: Vaccines produce STRONGER and MORE CONSISTENT antibody responses to SARS-CoV-2 than natural infection, meaning EVERYONE can benefit from the protection. š„ Donāt give away your shot! As more people become eligible for the COVID-19, weāve heard some Read more…
Any news on COVID-19 vaccine trials for kids?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Yes! Pfizer just announced Thursday that it has officially launched its phase 1 trial testing their COVID-19 vaccine in children aged 6 months-11 years. Two twin 9-year old girls received their first dose on Wednesday! Letās hear it for the next generation of the #nerdygirlnation! The goals of the trial are to: ā
Identify Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Families/Kids Socializing Staying Safe Vaccines Videos
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
In this live Q&A, Dr. Jennifer Beam Dowd and Dr. Lindsey Leininger will be tackling questions about vaccines, kids and outdoor play, safety of swimming lessons, and more. ā”ļø Welcome, Intros, and Chit Chat (0:20-1:50) ā”ļø Vaccines Updates – for pregnant people, kids, and the AZ vaccine trial kerfuffle (1:51-5:09) Related Link ā”ļø Announcements (5:13-7:01) Read more…
How might vaccinated adults with unvaccinated kids think about getting together with other families?
Families/Kids Socializing Vaccines
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: Spring and Summer 2021 will continue to require caution, but have far more hope and opportunity than Winter 2021. (PHEW!) Remember your SMART precautions (Space, Masks, Air, Restricted Networks, and Time). When possible, choose less risky options. Gatherings with unvaccinated people, children included, create opportunities for SARS-CoV-2 to spread. We need to continue to Read more…
What is going on with the results from the United States AstraZeneca trial?
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Despite a *strange* communication week, the new trial results show that the Oxford/Astrazeneca is safe and effective. GOOD NEWS! TL:DR: AstraZenecaās first results this week were based on data collected in the U.S. through a pre-specified end date for interim analysis of February 17th. They continued to collect data beyond that date and have Read more…
Based on information gathered from Emily Osterās recent article in The Atlantic, can I consider it safe for children to travel and have unmasked/indoor playdates, especially looking ahead to summer?
Families/Kids Staying Safe Vaccines
A: No. Dr. Oster’s article did not suggest that itās safe for children to have unmasked playdates and return to 100% normal life this summer. As science journalist Tara Haelle put it, “itās fine for your unvaccinated kids to go on a road trip and hug their vaccinated grandmas. It’s just not okay to pretend Read more…
We want to call your attention to a virtual event in Spanish!
Social and Racial Justice Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Hi all! We want to call your attention to a virtual event in Spanish, sponsored by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Community Engagement Alliance (NIH CEAL), UF Care2 Health Equity Center, our Spanish language site Querida Pandemia, and other organizations serving the Spanish-speaking community in the U.S. š
When: Saturday March 27, 2pm EST To Read more…
CDC Guidance on What Fully Vaccinated People Can Safely Do
Socializing Staying Safe Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Last week, the United States Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued new guidelines stating that fully vaccinated people can safely: š Visit other vaccinated people indoorsāwithout wearing masks or physically distancing! š Visit unvaccinated peopleāwithout wearing masks or physical distancing, as long as the unvaccinated people (and the people they live with) are Read more…
When we need a booster for the new variants, will we need to have the same companyās vaccine as our first?
Biology/Immunity Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: If booster shots or vaccines adapted to new variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus become necessary, it is likely they will be able to be used by those originally vaccinated with a different type of vaccine. This strategy might even have added benefits! While it is currently not recommended that we mix and match COVID-19 Read more…
Iām fully vaccinated, but my kids are not. What does the new United States CDC guidance for fully vaccinated people say about our situation? I am so confused.
Families/Kids Staying Safe Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: This question is on many minds. If you’re confused about this, you’re not alone! The CDC guidance allows us to do away with wearing masks and physical distancing if everyone at your upcoming private get-together is either 1ļøā£ fully vaccinated OR 2ļøā£ ALL of these: unvaccinated, not high-risk for severe COVID-19, doesn’t live with Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Data and Metrics Families/Kids Infection and Spread Socializing Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
In this live Q&A,Ā Dr. Malia Jones and Dr. Lauren Hale will be tackling questions about vaccines, takeout food, daylight savings time, and the ways in which kids are (and are not) like vaccinated grandmas. ā”ļø Welcome and Intros (0:00-0:55) Related Link to Data Hero Awards ā”ļø Sleep and the effects of Daylight Saving Time on Read more…
A: Yes! The AstraZeneca vaccine uses the wild-type protein sequence while the Moderna, Pfizer/BioNTech, Novavax and Janssen include a slight modification to the sequence meant to stabilize the protein in the āprefusionā conformation. SARS-CoV-2 uses the spike protein to enter the human cell. The spike protein is like a key that the virus uses to Read more…
Pfizer vaccine reported safe and effective in kids ages 12-15!
Families/Kids VaccinesJennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
The company will soon apply to extend their emergency use authorization for this age group in the U.S and other countries. In a press release earlier today, Pfizer and BioNTech announced results from their Phase 3 study of 2,260 adolescents ages 12-15. Key results: ā”ļø There were 18 cases of COVID-19 in the trialā¦.. ALL Read more…
Iām vaccinated ā yay! What do I do with my COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card?
Vaccines
Christine Whelan, PhD
A: Make a copy, share it with your primary care provider, think before sharing it on social media, probably best not to laminate the original, and donāt panic if you lose it. Hereās your š Do This, Not That list š for your new favorite little piece of paper. — Congratulations! Youāve been vaccinated. Youāll Read more…
Do I need the vaccine if Iāve already been infected with COVID-19?
Biology/Immunity Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Q: Do I need the vaccine if Iāve already been infected with COVID-19? Isnāt natural immunity better? A: Vaccines produce STRONGER and MORE CONSISTENT antibody responses to SARS-CoV-2 than natural infection, meaning EVERYONE can benefit from the protection. š„ Donāt give away your shot! As more people become eligible for the COVID-19, weāve heard some Read more…
Any news on COVID-19 vaccine trials for kids?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Yes! Pfizer just announced Thursday that it has officially launched its phase 1 trial testing their COVID-19 vaccine in children aged 6 months-11 years. Two twin 9-year old girls received their first dose on Wednesday! Letās hear it for the next generation of the #nerdygirlnation! The goals of the trial are to: ā
Identify Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Families/Kids Socializing Staying Safe Vaccines Videos
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
In this live Q&A, Dr. Jennifer Beam Dowd and Dr. Lindsey Leininger will be tackling questions about vaccines, kids and outdoor play, safety of swimming lessons, and more. ā”ļø Welcome, Intros, and Chit Chat (0:20-1:50) ā”ļø Vaccines Updates – for pregnant people, kids, and the AZ vaccine trial kerfuffle (1:51-5:09) Related Link ā”ļø Announcements (5:13-7:01) Read more…
How might vaccinated adults with unvaccinated kids think about getting together with other families?
Families/Kids Socializing Vaccines
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: Spring and Summer 2021 will continue to require caution, but have far more hope and opportunity than Winter 2021. (PHEW!) Remember your SMART precautions (Space, Masks, Air, Restricted Networks, and Time). When possible, choose less risky options. Gatherings with unvaccinated people, children included, create opportunities for SARS-CoV-2 to spread. We need to continue to Read more…
What is going on with the results from the United States AstraZeneca trial?
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Despite a *strange* communication week, the new trial results show that the Oxford/Astrazeneca is safe and effective. GOOD NEWS! TL:DR: AstraZenecaās first results this week were based on data collected in the U.S. through a pre-specified end date for interim analysis of February 17th. They continued to collect data beyond that date and have Read more…
Based on information gathered from Emily Osterās recent article in The Atlantic, can I consider it safe for children to travel and have unmasked/indoor playdates, especially looking ahead to summer?
Families/Kids Staying Safe Vaccines
A: No. Dr. Oster’s article did not suggest that itās safe for children to have unmasked playdates and return to 100% normal life this summer. As science journalist Tara Haelle put it, “itās fine for your unvaccinated kids to go on a road trip and hug their vaccinated grandmas. It’s just not okay to pretend Read more…
We want to call your attention to a virtual event in Spanish!
Social and Racial Justice Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Hi all! We want to call your attention to a virtual event in Spanish, sponsored by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Community Engagement Alliance (NIH CEAL), UF Care2 Health Equity Center, our Spanish language site Querida Pandemia, and other organizations serving the Spanish-speaking community in the U.S. š
When: Saturday March 27, 2pm EST To Read more…
CDC Guidance on What Fully Vaccinated People Can Safely Do
Socializing Staying Safe Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Last week, the United States Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued new guidelines stating that fully vaccinated people can safely: š Visit other vaccinated people indoorsāwithout wearing masks or physically distancing! š Visit unvaccinated peopleāwithout wearing masks or physical distancing, as long as the unvaccinated people (and the people they live with) are Read more…
When we need a booster for the new variants, will we need to have the same companyās vaccine as our first?
Biology/Immunity Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: If booster shots or vaccines adapted to new variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus become necessary, it is likely they will be able to be used by those originally vaccinated with a different type of vaccine. This strategy might even have added benefits! While it is currently not recommended that we mix and match COVID-19 Read more…
Iām fully vaccinated, but my kids are not. What does the new United States CDC guidance for fully vaccinated people say about our situation? I am so confused.
Families/Kids Staying Safe Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: This question is on many minds. If you’re confused about this, you’re not alone! The CDC guidance allows us to do away with wearing masks and physical distancing if everyone at your upcoming private get-together is either 1ļøā£ fully vaccinated OR 2ļøā£ ALL of these: unvaccinated, not high-risk for severe COVID-19, doesn’t live with Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Data and Metrics Families/Kids Infection and Spread Socializing Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
In this live Q&A,Ā Dr. Malia Jones and Dr. Lauren Hale will be tackling questions about vaccines, takeout food, daylight savings time, and the ways in which kids are (and are not) like vaccinated grandmas. ā”ļø Welcome and Intros (0:00-0:55) Related Link to Data Hero Awards ā”ļø Sleep and the effects of Daylight Saving Time on Read more…
The company will soon apply to extend their emergency use authorization for this age group in the U.S and other countries. In a press release earlier today, Pfizer and BioNTech announced results from their Phase 3 study of 2,260 adolescents ages 12-15. Key results: ā”ļø There were 18 cases of COVID-19 in the trialā¦.. ALL Read more…
Iām vaccinated ā yay! What do I do with my COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card?
VaccinesChristine Whelan, PhD
A: Make a copy, share it with your primary care provider, think before sharing it on social media, probably best not to laminate the original, and donāt panic if you lose it. Hereās your š Do This, Not That list š for your new favorite little piece of paper. — Congratulations! Youāve been vaccinated. Youāll Read more…
Do I need the vaccine if Iāve already been infected with COVID-19?
Biology/Immunity Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Q: Do I need the vaccine if Iāve already been infected with COVID-19? Isnāt natural immunity better? A: Vaccines produce STRONGER and MORE CONSISTENT antibody responses to SARS-CoV-2 than natural infection, meaning EVERYONE can benefit from the protection. š„ Donāt give away your shot! As more people become eligible for the COVID-19, weāve heard some Read more…
Any news on COVID-19 vaccine trials for kids?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Yes! Pfizer just announced Thursday that it has officially launched its phase 1 trial testing their COVID-19 vaccine in children aged 6 months-11 years. Two twin 9-year old girls received their first dose on Wednesday! Letās hear it for the next generation of the #nerdygirlnation! The goals of the trial are to: ā
Identify Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Families/Kids Socializing Staying Safe Vaccines Videos
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
In this live Q&A, Dr. Jennifer Beam Dowd and Dr. Lindsey Leininger will be tackling questions about vaccines, kids and outdoor play, safety of swimming lessons, and more. ā”ļø Welcome, Intros, and Chit Chat (0:20-1:50) ā”ļø Vaccines Updates – for pregnant people, kids, and the AZ vaccine trial kerfuffle (1:51-5:09) Related Link ā”ļø Announcements (5:13-7:01) Read more…
How might vaccinated adults with unvaccinated kids think about getting together with other families?
Families/Kids Socializing Vaccines
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: Spring and Summer 2021 will continue to require caution, but have far more hope and opportunity than Winter 2021. (PHEW!) Remember your SMART precautions (Space, Masks, Air, Restricted Networks, and Time). When possible, choose less risky options. Gatherings with unvaccinated people, children included, create opportunities for SARS-CoV-2 to spread. We need to continue to Read more…
What is going on with the results from the United States AstraZeneca trial?
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Despite a *strange* communication week, the new trial results show that the Oxford/Astrazeneca is safe and effective. GOOD NEWS! TL:DR: AstraZenecaās first results this week were based on data collected in the U.S. through a pre-specified end date for interim analysis of February 17th. They continued to collect data beyond that date and have Read more…
Based on information gathered from Emily Osterās recent article in The Atlantic, can I consider it safe for children to travel and have unmasked/indoor playdates, especially looking ahead to summer?
Families/Kids Staying Safe Vaccines
A: No. Dr. Oster’s article did not suggest that itās safe for children to have unmasked playdates and return to 100% normal life this summer. As science journalist Tara Haelle put it, “itās fine for your unvaccinated kids to go on a road trip and hug their vaccinated grandmas. It’s just not okay to pretend Read more…
We want to call your attention to a virtual event in Spanish!
Social and Racial Justice Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Hi all! We want to call your attention to a virtual event in Spanish, sponsored by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Community Engagement Alliance (NIH CEAL), UF Care2 Health Equity Center, our Spanish language site Querida Pandemia, and other organizations serving the Spanish-speaking community in the U.S. š
When: Saturday March 27, 2pm EST To Read more…
CDC Guidance on What Fully Vaccinated People Can Safely Do
Socializing Staying Safe Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Last week, the United States Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued new guidelines stating that fully vaccinated people can safely: š Visit other vaccinated people indoorsāwithout wearing masks or physically distancing! š Visit unvaccinated peopleāwithout wearing masks or physical distancing, as long as the unvaccinated people (and the people they live with) are Read more…
When we need a booster for the new variants, will we need to have the same companyās vaccine as our first?
Biology/Immunity Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: If booster shots or vaccines adapted to new variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus become necessary, it is likely they will be able to be used by those originally vaccinated with a different type of vaccine. This strategy might even have added benefits! While it is currently not recommended that we mix and match COVID-19 Read more…
Iām fully vaccinated, but my kids are not. What does the new United States CDC guidance for fully vaccinated people say about our situation? I am so confused.
Families/Kids Staying Safe Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: This question is on many minds. If you’re confused about this, you’re not alone! The CDC guidance allows us to do away with wearing masks and physical distancing if everyone at your upcoming private get-together is either 1ļøā£ fully vaccinated OR 2ļøā£ ALL of these: unvaccinated, not high-risk for severe COVID-19, doesn’t live with Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Data and Metrics Families/Kids Infection and Spread Socializing Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
In this live Q&A,Ā Dr. Malia Jones and Dr. Lauren Hale will be tackling questions about vaccines, takeout food, daylight savings time, and the ways in which kids are (and are not) like vaccinated grandmas. ā”ļø Welcome and Intros (0:00-0:55) Related Link to Data Hero Awards ā”ļø Sleep and the effects of Daylight Saving Time on Read more…
A: Make a copy, share it with your primary care provider, think before sharing it on social media, probably best not to laminate the original, and donāt panic if you lose it. Hereās your š Do This, Not That list š for your new favorite little piece of paper. — Congratulations! Youāve been vaccinated. Youāll Read more…
Do I need the vaccine if Iāve already been infected with COVID-19?
Biology/Immunity VaccinesJennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Q: Do I need the vaccine if Iāve already been infected with COVID-19? Isnāt natural immunity better? A: Vaccines produce STRONGER and MORE CONSISTENT antibody responses to SARS-CoV-2 than natural infection, meaning EVERYONE can benefit from the protection. š„ Donāt give away your shot! As more people become eligible for the COVID-19, weāve heard some Read more…
Any news on COVID-19 vaccine trials for kids?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Yes! Pfizer just announced Thursday that it has officially launched its phase 1 trial testing their COVID-19 vaccine in children aged 6 months-11 years. Two twin 9-year old girls received their first dose on Wednesday! Letās hear it for the next generation of the #nerdygirlnation! The goals of the trial are to: ā
Identify Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Families/Kids Socializing Staying Safe Vaccines Videos
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
In this live Q&A, Dr. Jennifer Beam Dowd and Dr. Lindsey Leininger will be tackling questions about vaccines, kids and outdoor play, safety of swimming lessons, and more. ā”ļø Welcome, Intros, and Chit Chat (0:20-1:50) ā”ļø Vaccines Updates – for pregnant people, kids, and the AZ vaccine trial kerfuffle (1:51-5:09) Related Link ā”ļø Announcements (5:13-7:01) Read more…
How might vaccinated adults with unvaccinated kids think about getting together with other families?
Families/Kids Socializing Vaccines
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: Spring and Summer 2021 will continue to require caution, but have far more hope and opportunity than Winter 2021. (PHEW!) Remember your SMART precautions (Space, Masks, Air, Restricted Networks, and Time). When possible, choose less risky options. Gatherings with unvaccinated people, children included, create opportunities for SARS-CoV-2 to spread. We need to continue to Read more…
What is going on with the results from the United States AstraZeneca trial?
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Despite a *strange* communication week, the new trial results show that the Oxford/Astrazeneca is safe and effective. GOOD NEWS! TL:DR: AstraZenecaās first results this week were based on data collected in the U.S. through a pre-specified end date for interim analysis of February 17th. They continued to collect data beyond that date and have Read more…
Based on information gathered from Emily Osterās recent article in The Atlantic, can I consider it safe for children to travel and have unmasked/indoor playdates, especially looking ahead to summer?
Families/Kids Staying Safe Vaccines
A: No. Dr. Oster’s article did not suggest that itās safe for children to have unmasked playdates and return to 100% normal life this summer. As science journalist Tara Haelle put it, “itās fine for your unvaccinated kids to go on a road trip and hug their vaccinated grandmas. It’s just not okay to pretend Read more…
We want to call your attention to a virtual event in Spanish!
Social and Racial Justice Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Hi all! We want to call your attention to a virtual event in Spanish, sponsored by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Community Engagement Alliance (NIH CEAL), UF Care2 Health Equity Center, our Spanish language site Querida Pandemia, and other organizations serving the Spanish-speaking community in the U.S. š
When: Saturday March 27, 2pm EST To Read more…
CDC Guidance on What Fully Vaccinated People Can Safely Do
Socializing Staying Safe Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Last week, the United States Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued new guidelines stating that fully vaccinated people can safely: š Visit other vaccinated people indoorsāwithout wearing masks or physically distancing! š Visit unvaccinated peopleāwithout wearing masks or physical distancing, as long as the unvaccinated people (and the people they live with) are Read more…
When we need a booster for the new variants, will we need to have the same companyās vaccine as our first?
Biology/Immunity Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: If booster shots or vaccines adapted to new variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus become necessary, it is likely they will be able to be used by those originally vaccinated with a different type of vaccine. This strategy might even have added benefits! While it is currently not recommended that we mix and match COVID-19 Read more…
Iām fully vaccinated, but my kids are not. What does the new United States CDC guidance for fully vaccinated people say about our situation? I am so confused.
Families/Kids Staying Safe Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: This question is on many minds. If you’re confused about this, you’re not alone! The CDC guidance allows us to do away with wearing masks and physical distancing if everyone at your upcoming private get-together is either 1ļøā£ fully vaccinated OR 2ļøā£ ALL of these: unvaccinated, not high-risk for severe COVID-19, doesn’t live with Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Data and Metrics Families/Kids Infection and Spread Socializing Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
In this live Q&A,Ā Dr. Malia Jones and Dr. Lauren Hale will be tackling questions about vaccines, takeout food, daylight savings time, and the ways in which kids are (and are not) like vaccinated grandmas. ā”ļø Welcome and Intros (0:00-0:55) Related Link to Data Hero Awards ā”ļø Sleep and the effects of Daylight Saving Time on Read more…
Q: Do I need the vaccine if Iāve already been infected with COVID-19? Isnāt natural immunity better? A: Vaccines produce STRONGER and MORE CONSISTENT antibody responses to SARS-CoV-2 than natural infection, meaning EVERYONE can benefit from the protection. š„ Donāt give away your shot! As more people become eligible for the COVID-19, weāve heard some Read more…
Any news on COVID-19 vaccine trials for kids?
Families/Kids VaccinesAmanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Yes! Pfizer just announced Thursday that it has officially launched its phase 1 trial testing their COVID-19 vaccine in children aged 6 months-11 years. Two twin 9-year old girls received their first dose on Wednesday! Letās hear it for the next generation of the #nerdygirlnation! The goals of the trial are to: ā
Identify Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Families/Kids Socializing Staying Safe Vaccines Videos
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
In this live Q&A, Dr. Jennifer Beam Dowd and Dr. Lindsey Leininger will be tackling questions about vaccines, kids and outdoor play, safety of swimming lessons, and more. ā”ļø Welcome, Intros, and Chit Chat (0:20-1:50) ā”ļø Vaccines Updates – for pregnant people, kids, and the AZ vaccine trial kerfuffle (1:51-5:09) Related Link ā”ļø Announcements (5:13-7:01) Read more…
How might vaccinated adults with unvaccinated kids think about getting together with other families?
Families/Kids Socializing Vaccines
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: Spring and Summer 2021 will continue to require caution, but have far more hope and opportunity than Winter 2021. (PHEW!) Remember your SMART precautions (Space, Masks, Air, Restricted Networks, and Time). When possible, choose less risky options. Gatherings with unvaccinated people, children included, create opportunities for SARS-CoV-2 to spread. We need to continue to Read more…
What is going on with the results from the United States AstraZeneca trial?
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Despite a *strange* communication week, the new trial results show that the Oxford/Astrazeneca is safe and effective. GOOD NEWS! TL:DR: AstraZenecaās first results this week were based on data collected in the U.S. through a pre-specified end date for interim analysis of February 17th. They continued to collect data beyond that date and have Read more…
Based on information gathered from Emily Osterās recent article in The Atlantic, can I consider it safe for children to travel and have unmasked/indoor playdates, especially looking ahead to summer?
Families/Kids Staying Safe Vaccines
A: No. Dr. Oster’s article did not suggest that itās safe for children to have unmasked playdates and return to 100% normal life this summer. As science journalist Tara Haelle put it, “itās fine for your unvaccinated kids to go on a road trip and hug their vaccinated grandmas. It’s just not okay to pretend Read more…
We want to call your attention to a virtual event in Spanish!
Social and Racial Justice Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Hi all! We want to call your attention to a virtual event in Spanish, sponsored by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Community Engagement Alliance (NIH CEAL), UF Care2 Health Equity Center, our Spanish language site Querida Pandemia, and other organizations serving the Spanish-speaking community in the U.S. š
When: Saturday March 27, 2pm EST To Read more…
CDC Guidance on What Fully Vaccinated People Can Safely Do
Socializing Staying Safe Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Last week, the United States Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued new guidelines stating that fully vaccinated people can safely: š Visit other vaccinated people indoorsāwithout wearing masks or physically distancing! š Visit unvaccinated peopleāwithout wearing masks or physical distancing, as long as the unvaccinated people (and the people they live with) are Read more…
When we need a booster for the new variants, will we need to have the same companyās vaccine as our first?
Biology/Immunity Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: If booster shots or vaccines adapted to new variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus become necessary, it is likely they will be able to be used by those originally vaccinated with a different type of vaccine. This strategy might even have added benefits! While it is currently not recommended that we mix and match COVID-19 Read more…
Iām fully vaccinated, but my kids are not. What does the new United States CDC guidance for fully vaccinated people say about our situation? I am so confused.
Families/Kids Staying Safe Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: This question is on many minds. If you’re confused about this, you’re not alone! The CDC guidance allows us to do away with wearing masks and physical distancing if everyone at your upcoming private get-together is either 1ļøā£ fully vaccinated OR 2ļøā£ ALL of these: unvaccinated, not high-risk for severe COVID-19, doesn’t live with Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Data and Metrics Families/Kids Infection and Spread Socializing Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
In this live Q&A,Ā Dr. Malia Jones and Dr. Lauren Hale will be tackling questions about vaccines, takeout food, daylight savings time, and the ways in which kids are (and are not) like vaccinated grandmas. ā”ļø Welcome and Intros (0:00-0:55) Related Link to Data Hero Awards ā”ļø Sleep and the effects of Daylight Saving Time on Read more…
A: Yes! Pfizer just announced Thursday that it has officially launched its phase 1 trial testing their COVID-19 vaccine in children aged 6 months-11 years. Two twin 9-year old girls received their first dose on Wednesday! Letās hear it for the next generation of the #nerdygirlnation! The goals of the trial are to: ā Identify Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Families/Kids Socializing Staying Safe Vaccines VideosJennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
In this live Q&A, Dr. Jennifer Beam Dowd and Dr. Lindsey Leininger will be tackling questions about vaccines, kids and outdoor play, safety of swimming lessons, and more. ā”ļø Welcome, Intros, and Chit Chat (0:20-1:50) ā”ļø Vaccines Updates – for pregnant people, kids, and the AZ vaccine trial kerfuffle (1:51-5:09) Related Link ā”ļø Announcements (5:13-7:01) Read more…
How might vaccinated adults with unvaccinated kids think about getting together with other families?
Families/Kids Socializing Vaccines
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: Spring and Summer 2021 will continue to require caution, but have far more hope and opportunity than Winter 2021. (PHEW!) Remember your SMART precautions (Space, Masks, Air, Restricted Networks, and Time). When possible, choose less risky options. Gatherings with unvaccinated people, children included, create opportunities for SARS-CoV-2 to spread. We need to continue to Read more…
What is going on with the results from the United States AstraZeneca trial?
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Despite a *strange* communication week, the new trial results show that the Oxford/Astrazeneca is safe and effective. GOOD NEWS! TL:DR: AstraZenecaās first results this week were based on data collected in the U.S. through a pre-specified end date for interim analysis of February 17th. They continued to collect data beyond that date and have Read more…
Based on information gathered from Emily Osterās recent article in The Atlantic, can I consider it safe for children to travel and have unmasked/indoor playdates, especially looking ahead to summer?
Families/Kids Staying Safe Vaccines
A: No. Dr. Oster’s article did not suggest that itās safe for children to have unmasked playdates and return to 100% normal life this summer. As science journalist Tara Haelle put it, “itās fine for your unvaccinated kids to go on a road trip and hug their vaccinated grandmas. It’s just not okay to pretend Read more…
We want to call your attention to a virtual event in Spanish!
Social and Racial Justice Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Hi all! We want to call your attention to a virtual event in Spanish, sponsored by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Community Engagement Alliance (NIH CEAL), UF Care2 Health Equity Center, our Spanish language site Querida Pandemia, and other organizations serving the Spanish-speaking community in the U.S. š
When: Saturday March 27, 2pm EST To Read more…
CDC Guidance on What Fully Vaccinated People Can Safely Do
Socializing Staying Safe Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Last week, the United States Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued new guidelines stating that fully vaccinated people can safely: š Visit other vaccinated people indoorsāwithout wearing masks or physically distancing! š Visit unvaccinated peopleāwithout wearing masks or physical distancing, as long as the unvaccinated people (and the people they live with) are Read more…
When we need a booster for the new variants, will we need to have the same companyās vaccine as our first?
Biology/Immunity Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: If booster shots or vaccines adapted to new variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus become necessary, it is likely they will be able to be used by those originally vaccinated with a different type of vaccine. This strategy might even have added benefits! While it is currently not recommended that we mix and match COVID-19 Read more…
Iām fully vaccinated, but my kids are not. What does the new United States CDC guidance for fully vaccinated people say about our situation? I am so confused.
Families/Kids Staying Safe Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: This question is on many minds. If you’re confused about this, you’re not alone! The CDC guidance allows us to do away with wearing masks and physical distancing if everyone at your upcoming private get-together is either 1ļøā£ fully vaccinated OR 2ļøā£ ALL of these: unvaccinated, not high-risk for severe COVID-19, doesn’t live with Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Data and Metrics Families/Kids Infection and Spread Socializing Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
In this live Q&A,Ā Dr. Malia Jones and Dr. Lauren Hale will be tackling questions about vaccines, takeout food, daylight savings time, and the ways in which kids are (and are not) like vaccinated grandmas. ā”ļø Welcome and Intros (0:00-0:55) Related Link to Data Hero Awards ā”ļø Sleep and the effects of Daylight Saving Time on Read more…
In this live Q&A, Dr. Jennifer Beam Dowd and Dr. Lindsey Leininger will be tackling questions about vaccines, kids and outdoor play, safety of swimming lessons, and more. ā”ļø Welcome, Intros, and Chit Chat (0:20-1:50) ā”ļø Vaccines Updates – for pregnant people, kids, and the AZ vaccine trial kerfuffle (1:51-5:09) Related Link ā”ļø Announcements (5:13-7:01) Read more…
How might vaccinated adults with unvaccinated kids think about getting together with other families?
Families/Kids Socializing VaccinesAshley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: Spring and Summer 2021 will continue to require caution, but have far more hope and opportunity than Winter 2021. (PHEW!) Remember your SMART precautions (Space, Masks, Air, Restricted Networks, and Time). When possible, choose less risky options. Gatherings with unvaccinated people, children included, create opportunities for SARS-CoV-2 to spread. We need to continue to Read more…
What is going on with the results from the United States AstraZeneca trial?
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Despite a *strange* communication week, the new trial results show that the Oxford/Astrazeneca is safe and effective. GOOD NEWS! TL:DR: AstraZenecaās first results this week were based on data collected in the U.S. through a pre-specified end date for interim analysis of February 17th. They continued to collect data beyond that date and have Read more…
Based on information gathered from Emily Osterās recent article in The Atlantic, can I consider it safe for children to travel and have unmasked/indoor playdates, especially looking ahead to summer?
Families/Kids Staying Safe Vaccines
A: No. Dr. Oster’s article did not suggest that itās safe for children to have unmasked playdates and return to 100% normal life this summer. As science journalist Tara Haelle put it, “itās fine for your unvaccinated kids to go on a road trip and hug their vaccinated grandmas. It’s just not okay to pretend Read more…
We want to call your attention to a virtual event in Spanish!
Social and Racial Justice Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Hi all! We want to call your attention to a virtual event in Spanish, sponsored by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Community Engagement Alliance (NIH CEAL), UF Care2 Health Equity Center, our Spanish language site Querida Pandemia, and other organizations serving the Spanish-speaking community in the U.S. š
When: Saturday March 27, 2pm EST To Read more…
CDC Guidance on What Fully Vaccinated People Can Safely Do
Socializing Staying Safe Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Last week, the United States Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued new guidelines stating that fully vaccinated people can safely: š Visit other vaccinated people indoorsāwithout wearing masks or physically distancing! š Visit unvaccinated peopleāwithout wearing masks or physical distancing, as long as the unvaccinated people (and the people they live with) are Read more…
When we need a booster for the new variants, will we need to have the same companyās vaccine as our first?
Biology/Immunity Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: If booster shots or vaccines adapted to new variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus become necessary, it is likely they will be able to be used by those originally vaccinated with a different type of vaccine. This strategy might even have added benefits! While it is currently not recommended that we mix and match COVID-19 Read more…
Iām fully vaccinated, but my kids are not. What does the new United States CDC guidance for fully vaccinated people say about our situation? I am so confused.
Families/Kids Staying Safe Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: This question is on many minds. If you’re confused about this, you’re not alone! The CDC guidance allows us to do away with wearing masks and physical distancing if everyone at your upcoming private get-together is either 1ļøā£ fully vaccinated OR 2ļøā£ ALL of these: unvaccinated, not high-risk for severe COVID-19, doesn’t live with Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Data and Metrics Families/Kids Infection and Spread Socializing Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
In this live Q&A,Ā Dr. Malia Jones and Dr. Lauren Hale will be tackling questions about vaccines, takeout food, daylight savings time, and the ways in which kids are (and are not) like vaccinated grandmas. ā”ļø Welcome and Intros (0:00-0:55) Related Link to Data Hero Awards ā”ļø Sleep and the effects of Daylight Saving Time on Read more…
A: Spring and Summer 2021 will continue to require caution, but have far more hope and opportunity than Winter 2021. (PHEW!) Remember your SMART precautions (Space, Masks, Air, Restricted Networks, and Time). When possible, choose less risky options. Gatherings with unvaccinated people, children included, create opportunities for SARS-CoV-2 to spread. We need to continue to Read more…
What is going on with the results from the United States AstraZeneca trial?
VaccinesJennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Despite a *strange* communication week, the new trial results show that the Oxford/Astrazeneca is safe and effective. GOOD NEWS! TL:DR: AstraZenecaās first results this week were based on data collected in the U.S. through a pre-specified end date for interim analysis of February 17th. They continued to collect data beyond that date and have Read more…
Based on information gathered from Emily Osterās recent article in The Atlantic, can I consider it safe for children to travel and have unmasked/indoor playdates, especially looking ahead to summer?
Families/Kids Staying Safe Vaccines
A: No. Dr. Oster’s article did not suggest that itās safe for children to have unmasked playdates and return to 100% normal life this summer. As science journalist Tara Haelle put it, “itās fine for your unvaccinated kids to go on a road trip and hug their vaccinated grandmas. It’s just not okay to pretend Read more…
We want to call your attention to a virtual event in Spanish!
Social and Racial Justice Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Hi all! We want to call your attention to a virtual event in Spanish, sponsored by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Community Engagement Alliance (NIH CEAL), UF Care2 Health Equity Center, our Spanish language site Querida Pandemia, and other organizations serving the Spanish-speaking community in the U.S. š
When: Saturday March 27, 2pm EST To Read more…
CDC Guidance on What Fully Vaccinated People Can Safely Do
Socializing Staying Safe Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Last week, the United States Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued new guidelines stating that fully vaccinated people can safely: š Visit other vaccinated people indoorsāwithout wearing masks or physically distancing! š Visit unvaccinated peopleāwithout wearing masks or physical distancing, as long as the unvaccinated people (and the people they live with) are Read more…
When we need a booster for the new variants, will we need to have the same companyās vaccine as our first?
Biology/Immunity Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: If booster shots or vaccines adapted to new variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus become necessary, it is likely they will be able to be used by those originally vaccinated with a different type of vaccine. This strategy might even have added benefits! While it is currently not recommended that we mix and match COVID-19 Read more…
Iām fully vaccinated, but my kids are not. What does the new United States CDC guidance for fully vaccinated people say about our situation? I am so confused.
Families/Kids Staying Safe Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: This question is on many minds. If you’re confused about this, you’re not alone! The CDC guidance allows us to do away with wearing masks and physical distancing if everyone at your upcoming private get-together is either 1ļøā£ fully vaccinated OR 2ļøā£ ALL of these: unvaccinated, not high-risk for severe COVID-19, doesn’t live with Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Data and Metrics Families/Kids Infection and Spread Socializing Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
In this live Q&A,Ā Dr. Malia Jones and Dr. Lauren Hale will be tackling questions about vaccines, takeout food, daylight savings time, and the ways in which kids are (and are not) like vaccinated grandmas. ā”ļø Welcome and Intros (0:00-0:55) Related Link to Data Hero Awards ā”ļø Sleep and the effects of Daylight Saving Time on Read more…
A: Despite a *strange* communication week, the new trial results show that the Oxford/Astrazeneca is safe and effective. GOOD NEWS! TL:DR: AstraZenecaās first results this week were based on data collected in the U.S. through a pre-specified end date for interim analysis of February 17th. They continued to collect data beyond that date and have Read more…
Based on information gathered from Emily Osterās recent article in The Atlantic, can I consider it safe for children to travel and have unmasked/indoor playdates, especially looking ahead to summer?
Families/Kids Staying Safe Vaccines
A: No. Dr. Oster’s article did not suggest that itās safe for children to have unmasked playdates and return to 100% normal life this summer. As science journalist Tara Haelle put it, “itās fine for your unvaccinated kids to go on a road trip and hug their vaccinated grandmas. It’s just not okay to pretend Read more…
We want to call your attention to a virtual event in Spanish!
Social and Racial Justice VaccinesSandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Hi all! We want to call your attention to a virtual event in Spanish, sponsored by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Community Engagement Alliance (NIH CEAL), UF Care2 Health Equity Center, our Spanish language site Querida Pandemia, and other organizations serving the Spanish-speaking community in the U.S. š
When: Saturday March 27, 2pm EST To Read more…
CDC Guidance on What Fully Vaccinated People Can Safely Do
Socializing Staying Safe Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Last week, the United States Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued new guidelines stating that fully vaccinated people can safely: š Visit other vaccinated people indoorsāwithout wearing masks or physically distancing! š Visit unvaccinated peopleāwithout wearing masks or physical distancing, as long as the unvaccinated people (and the people they live with) are Read more…
When we need a booster for the new variants, will we need to have the same companyās vaccine as our first?
Biology/Immunity Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: If booster shots or vaccines adapted to new variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus become necessary, it is likely they will be able to be used by those originally vaccinated with a different type of vaccine. This strategy might even have added benefits! While it is currently not recommended that we mix and match COVID-19 Read more…
Iām fully vaccinated, but my kids are not. What does the new United States CDC guidance for fully vaccinated people say about our situation? I am so confused.
Families/Kids Staying Safe Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: This question is on many minds. If you’re confused about this, you’re not alone! The CDC guidance allows us to do away with wearing masks and physical distancing if everyone at your upcoming private get-together is either 1ļøā£ fully vaccinated OR 2ļøā£ ALL of these: unvaccinated, not high-risk for severe COVID-19, doesn’t live with Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Data and Metrics Families/Kids Infection and Spread Socializing Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
In this live Q&A,Ā Dr. Malia Jones and Dr. Lauren Hale will be tackling questions about vaccines, takeout food, daylight savings time, and the ways in which kids are (and are not) like vaccinated grandmas. ā”ļø Welcome and Intros (0:00-0:55) Related Link to Data Hero Awards ā”ļø Sleep and the effects of Daylight Saving Time on Read more…
Hi all! We want to call your attention to a virtual event in Spanish, sponsored by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Community Engagement Alliance (NIH CEAL), UF Care2 Health Equity Center, our Spanish language site Querida Pandemia, and other organizations serving the Spanish-speaking community in the U.S. š When: Saturday March 27, 2pm EST To Read more…
CDC Guidance on What Fully Vaccinated People Can Safely Do
Socializing Staying Safe VaccinesMalia Jones, PhD MPH
Last week, the United States Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued new guidelines stating that fully vaccinated people can safely: š Visit other vaccinated people indoorsāwithout wearing masks or physically distancing! š Visit unvaccinated peopleāwithout wearing masks or physical distancing, as long as the unvaccinated people (and the people they live with) are Read more…
When we need a booster for the new variants, will we need to have the same companyās vaccine as our first?
Biology/Immunity Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: If booster shots or vaccines adapted to new variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus become necessary, it is likely they will be able to be used by those originally vaccinated with a different type of vaccine. This strategy might even have added benefits! While it is currently not recommended that we mix and match COVID-19 Read more…
Iām fully vaccinated, but my kids are not. What does the new United States CDC guidance for fully vaccinated people say about our situation? I am so confused.
Families/Kids Staying Safe Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: This question is on many minds. If you’re confused about this, you’re not alone! The CDC guidance allows us to do away with wearing masks and physical distancing if everyone at your upcoming private get-together is either 1ļøā£ fully vaccinated OR 2ļøā£ ALL of these: unvaccinated, not high-risk for severe COVID-19, doesn’t live with Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Data and Metrics Families/Kids Infection and Spread Socializing Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
In this live Q&A,Ā Dr. Malia Jones and Dr. Lauren Hale will be tackling questions about vaccines, takeout food, daylight savings time, and the ways in which kids are (and are not) like vaccinated grandmas. ā”ļø Welcome and Intros (0:00-0:55) Related Link to Data Hero Awards ā”ļø Sleep and the effects of Daylight Saving Time on Read more…
Last week, the United States Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued new guidelines stating that fully vaccinated people can safely: š Visit other vaccinated people indoorsāwithout wearing masks or physically distancing! š Visit unvaccinated peopleāwithout wearing masks or physical distancing, as long as the unvaccinated people (and the people they live with) are Read more…
When we need a booster for the new variants, will we need to have the same companyās vaccine as our first?
Biology/Immunity VaccinesAmanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: If booster shots or vaccines adapted to new variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus become necessary, it is likely they will be able to be used by those originally vaccinated with a different type of vaccine. This strategy might even have added benefits! While it is currently not recommended that we mix and match COVID-19 Read more…
Iām fully vaccinated, but my kids are not. What does the new United States CDC guidance for fully vaccinated people say about our situation? I am so confused.
Families/Kids Staying Safe Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: This question is on many minds. If you’re confused about this, you’re not alone! The CDC guidance allows us to do away with wearing masks and physical distancing if everyone at your upcoming private get-together is either 1ļøā£ fully vaccinated OR 2ļøā£ ALL of these: unvaccinated, not high-risk for severe COVID-19, doesn’t live with Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Data and Metrics Families/Kids Infection and Spread Socializing Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
In this live Q&A,Ā Dr. Malia Jones and Dr. Lauren Hale will be tackling questions about vaccines, takeout food, daylight savings time, and the ways in which kids are (and are not) like vaccinated grandmas. ā”ļø Welcome and Intros (0:00-0:55) Related Link to Data Hero Awards ā”ļø Sleep and the effects of Daylight Saving Time on Read more…
A: If booster shots or vaccines adapted to new variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus become necessary, it is likely they will be able to be used by those originally vaccinated with a different type of vaccine. This strategy might even have added benefits! While it is currently not recommended that we mix and match COVID-19 Read more…
Iām fully vaccinated, but my kids are not. What does the new United States CDC guidance for fully vaccinated people say about our situation? I am so confused.
Families/Kids Staying Safe VaccinesMalia Jones, PhD MPH
A: This question is on many minds. If you’re confused about this, you’re not alone! The CDC guidance allows us to do away with wearing masks and physical distancing if everyone at your upcoming private get-together is either 1ļøā£ fully vaccinated OR 2ļøā£ ALL of these: unvaccinated, not high-risk for severe COVID-19, doesn’t live with Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Data and Metrics Families/Kids Infection and Spread Socializing Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
In this live Q&A,Ā Dr. Malia Jones and Dr. Lauren Hale will be tackling questions about vaccines, takeout food, daylight savings time, and the ways in which kids are (and are not) like vaccinated grandmas. ā”ļø Welcome and Intros (0:00-0:55) Related Link to Data Hero Awards ā”ļø Sleep and the effects of Daylight Saving Time on Read more…
A: This question is on many minds. If you’re confused about this, you’re not alone! The CDC guidance allows us to do away with wearing masks and physical distancing if everyone at your upcoming private get-together is either 1ļøā£ fully vaccinated OR 2ļøā£ ALL of these: unvaccinated, not high-risk for severe COVID-19, doesn’t live with Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Data and Metrics Families/Kids Infection and Spread Socializing Vaccines VideosMalia Jones, PhD MPH
In this live Q&A,Ā Dr. Malia Jones and Dr. Lauren Hale will be tackling questions about vaccines, takeout food, daylight savings time, and the ways in which kids are (and are not) like vaccinated grandmas. ā”ļø Welcome and Intros (0:00-0:55) Related Link to Data Hero Awards ā”ļø Sleep and the effects of Daylight Saving Time on Read more…
In this live Q&A,Ā Dr. Malia Jones and Dr. Lauren Hale will be tackling questions about vaccines, takeout food, daylight savings time, and the ways in which kids are (and are not) like vaccinated grandmas. ā”ļø Welcome and Intros (0:00-0:55) Related Link to Data Hero Awards ā”ļø Sleep and the effects of Daylight Saving Time on Read more…
