Those Nerdy Girls answer your questions about COVID-19 and flu, including boosters, risk, new variant, and nasal sprays.
Hosted by:
– Andrea Harmony, NP-C, PMHS: TNG Contributing Writer & Family Nurse Practitioner
– Chana Davis, PhD: TNG Contributing Writer & Founder of Fueled by Science
➡️ Welcome and Intros (0:00-0:46)
➡️ Is COVID-19 the new flu? (00:46-3:19)
Related Link: Is COVID-19 the new flu?
➡️ What is the current COVID-19 risk level? (3:20-10:04)
Related Links: CDC COVID Data Tracker
Health Canada COVID Data Tracker
COVID-19 Scenario Modeling Hub
➡️ What is the latest on fall COVID-19 boosters? (10:06-14:58)
Related Links: CDC Stay Up to Date with COVID-19 Vaccines
Govt. of Canada Guidance on the use of COVID-19 vaccines in the fall of 2023
➡️ When should I get my flu shot? (15:00-18:19)
Related Link: CDC 2023-2024 CDC Flu Vaccination Recommendations Adopted
➡️ How safe & effective are nitric oxide nasal sprays for preventing COVID-19? (18:20-25:52)
Related Link: TNG Post -Does nitric oxide nasal spray (Enovid/VirX/FabiSpray) help prevent or treat COVID-19?
➡️ New BA2.86 variant (25:56-30:06)
Related Links: CBC Highly mutated COVID virus variant BA.2.86 showing up in multiple countries