How can I help a loved one who is struggling with their mental health?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
First, take care of yourself. You can’t help others if you don’t do this. Then you can: 1: Help with the basics. 2: Talk about mental health openly. 3: Offer support for what the person needs most. HELP WITH THE BASICS: -Focus on the basic pillars of wellness. -Remind the person that the little changes Read more…
Is the nasal spray flu vaccine as good as the flu shot?
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: The flu shot and flu nasal spray vaccines are about equally effective at preventing influenza illness and complications. There are many flu vaccine options, but the best thing is for all people age 6 months and up to get vaccinated. The best flu vaccine is the one you can (and are willing) to get! Read more…
Are psychiatric medications over- or under-prescribed in children?
Families/Kids
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
A: Psychiatric medications (e.g., antidepressants, antipsychotics, and stimulants for disorders such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) are likely under-prescribed in some situations and over-prescribed in others. Psychiatric medications work best when used in combination with other treatments, such as evidence-based psychotherapies. Approximately 1 in 6 children under the age of 18 has a psychiatric disorder Read more…
Can the COVID-19 vaccine or booster cause me to get a false positive COVID-19 test result?
Testing and Contact Tracing Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: No. Totally impossible. TL; DR: COVID-19 tests detect presence of the actual virus, which is not contained in any COVID-19 vaccine, and the vaccines cannot cause a false positive result on these tests. COVID-19 vaccines *do not* contain any SARS-CoV-2 virus, they just teach our immune system to make antibodies against the *spike protein* Read more…
Survivor’s Guilt
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Q: I have a family member who died of COVID-19 but I am still here. I feel grief, sadness, and overwhelm. I also feel guilty. What is this and what do I do? A: A lot of people are going through this right now. You aren’t alone. What you are experiencing is probably something called Read more…
What are abortion pills, how do they work, and are they safe?
Reproductive Health
A. August Burns, MPH, PA, CM
A: The abortion pill or medication abortion is one of two options for ending a pregnancy. Medication abortion is extremely safe and effective. It is most effective the earlier in pregnancy you take it. What they are: The abortion pill is also known as medication abortion. It is two medications taken in the first 12 Read more…
Who should get Pap tests? At what point do they become unnecessary?
Reproductive Health
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
TL;DR: All people with cervixes aged 21 to 65 years should be screened for cervical cancer every 3-5 years. Screening should use either a Pap test that looks for pre-cancer or cancer cells on the cervix and/or a human papillomavirus (HPV) test that looks for the HPV virus. Screening is recommended regardless of HPV vaccination Read more…
Busting Flu Shot Myths!
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
There are tons of myths and misconceptions out there about the flu shot. Time to break some of them down and set the record straight! Myth: The flu vaccine causes the flu. Fact: Nope! There are multiple formulations of the influenza vaccine, both injectable and a nasal spray. Flu shots contain inactivated virus or small Read more…
Is 2 months the minimum or guideline for getting the updated booster after my last dose?
Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: In the U.S., people 12 + years old can get the updated bivalent booster 2 months after they received the last dose in the primary series or a dose of the original booster. People who were recently infected may decide to wait a little longer to maximize the benefit of getting boosted. TL;DR: If Read more…
Hispanic Heritage Month–Check out Querida Pandemia for Spanish-language posts!
Women in STEM
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, we would like to give a shout out to las nerdy girls at Querida Pandemia (QP), our Spanish language facebook site. Dr. Sandra Albrecht leads the team to make evidence-based science available and digestible in Spanish. With 50,000 followers and growing, the Spanish squad is reaching people with Read more…
“Why is the current breast feeding recommendation at least 2 years?
Families/Kids Reproductive Health
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
“Why is the current breast feeding recommendation at least 2 years? I feel like this puts a lot of pressure on moms (in a world that has enough ongoing pressures!)” –Karen from Madison, WI TL,DR: Individual breast/chest** feeding duration recommendations vary according to context and shared decision making involving parents, baby’s needs, their pediatric clinicians Read more…
Should I throw out my “expired” COVID-19 rapid antigen tests?
Testing and Contact Tracing
Chana Davis, PhD
A) Not so fast!🛑 Before you toss those tests, check online for an expiration date extension. There’s a good chance that the true expiration date is well beyond the date printed on the box. To hunt down extended expiration dates and understand why they can be moving targets, read on: In the United States, 13 Read more…
Is it safe to skip periods on birth control?
Reproductive Health
Alexandra Hall, MD
Yes, you can safely skip periods on hormonal birth control. Menstrual periods are often no fun. Aside from the hassle, they can also cause cramps, heavy bleeding, headaches, and mood symptoms. In severe cases, periods can be disabling, disrupting work, school, family life, and self-care. Wouldn’t it be great to just skip them? You actually Read more…
What can I do to help prevent suicide?
Mental Health
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
Content Warning: This post discusses the prevention of death by suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling, please know that there is help available. People can call, text 988 or chat here in the U.S. For TTY (teletypewriter) Users: Use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 988. Línea de Prevención del Suicidio Read more…
🌟🌟Free COVID-19 rapid test kit ALERT🌟🌟
Testing and Contact Tracing
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
Do you live in WI, MN or WA? You can get up to 5 free rapid tests sent to your household now (varies by State)! Here are the steps: 1. Go to sayyescovidhometest.org 2. Enter your zip code to confirm eligibility 3. Click on ‘Send Me My Tests’ button 4. Enter your address information and Read more…
Omicron-updated booster shots are now available in the US!
Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
The new, improved, omicron-specific vaccine formula is now on shelves across the US! So if you’ve been holding out, here’s your moment. The booster is recommended for *everyone* aged 12 and up, at least 2 months from their last dose. Yes, everyone. No if’s or then’s. Everyone over age 11. Two months from your last Read more…
Dear Pandemic Live Q&A 09-02-22
Reproductive Health Videos
Get the facts on birth control / contraception in this live Q&A session. Hosted by Those Nerdy Girls of Dear Pandemic with: * Alexandra Hall, MD: Family physician, lecturer & Reproductive Health Squad member at DP * Chana Davis, PhD: Geneticist, Fueled by Science founder & Contributing Writer at DP ➡️ Welcome and Intros (0:00-1:50) Read more…
Last Chance for US Households to Order Free Rapid Tests
Testing and Contact Tracing
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
LAST CHANCE for U.S. households to place an order for free COVID-19 rapid tests mailed straight to your door. According to the website, “Ordering through this program will be suspended on Friday, September 2 because Congress hasn’t provided additional funding to replenish the nation’s stockpile of tests.” Every home in the U.S. is eligible to Read more…
Recientemente tuvimos una publicación refutando los mitos de la vasectomía.
Posts en Español Reproductive Health
Heidi Schutz, PhD
Publicación aquí. Las gráficas que compartimos siguen este tema de mitos y fueron creadas por La Fundación Marie Stopes México @MarieStopesMexico y www.mariestopes.org.mx: Mitos y Realidades de la Vasectomía Partes I y II. Estas gráficas ayudan a distinguir entre mito o realidad en este método anticonceptivo. Las gráficas no fueron creadas por Querida Pandemia. Puede Read more…
I think I have a problem with my substance use. What can I do?
Health & Wellness Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
💁🏽 If you think you have a problem with how you are using substances (anything like marijuana, opioids, stimulants, or prescription medications used for other purposes), know that you are not alone. Rates of substance use* and/or drug overdose have increased since March 2020. There are many possible reasons for this including: isolation, lack of Read more…
First, take care of yourself. You can’t help others if you don’t do this. Then you can: 1: Help with the basics. 2: Talk about mental health openly. 3: Offer support for what the person needs most. HELP WITH THE BASICS: -Focus on the basic pillars of wellness. -Remind the person that the little changes Read more…
Is the nasal spray flu vaccine as good as the flu shot?
VaccinesSarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: The flu shot and flu nasal spray vaccines are about equally effective at preventing influenza illness and complications. There are many flu vaccine options, but the best thing is for all people age 6 months and up to get vaccinated. The best flu vaccine is the one you can (and are willing) to get! Read more…
Are psychiatric medications over- or under-prescribed in children?
Families/Kids
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
A: Psychiatric medications (e.g., antidepressants, antipsychotics, and stimulants for disorders such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) are likely under-prescribed in some situations and over-prescribed in others. Psychiatric medications work best when used in combination with other treatments, such as evidence-based psychotherapies. Approximately 1 in 6 children under the age of 18 has a psychiatric disorder Read more…
Can the COVID-19 vaccine or booster cause me to get a false positive COVID-19 test result?
Testing and Contact Tracing Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: No. Totally impossible. TL; DR: COVID-19 tests detect presence of the actual virus, which is not contained in any COVID-19 vaccine, and the vaccines cannot cause a false positive result on these tests. COVID-19 vaccines *do not* contain any SARS-CoV-2 virus, they just teach our immune system to make antibodies against the *spike protein* Read more…
Survivor’s Guilt
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Q: I have a family member who died of COVID-19 but I am still here. I feel grief, sadness, and overwhelm. I also feel guilty. What is this and what do I do? A: A lot of people are going through this right now. You aren’t alone. What you are experiencing is probably something called Read more…
What are abortion pills, how do they work, and are they safe?
Reproductive Health
A. August Burns, MPH, PA, CM
A: The abortion pill or medication abortion is one of two options for ending a pregnancy. Medication abortion is extremely safe and effective. It is most effective the earlier in pregnancy you take it. What they are: The abortion pill is also known as medication abortion. It is two medications taken in the first 12 Read more…
Who should get Pap tests? At what point do they become unnecessary?
Reproductive Health
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
TL;DR: All people with cervixes aged 21 to 65 years should be screened for cervical cancer every 3-5 years. Screening should use either a Pap test that looks for pre-cancer or cancer cells on the cervix and/or a human papillomavirus (HPV) test that looks for the HPV virus. Screening is recommended regardless of HPV vaccination Read more…
Busting Flu Shot Myths!
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
There are tons of myths and misconceptions out there about the flu shot. Time to break some of them down and set the record straight! Myth: The flu vaccine causes the flu. Fact: Nope! There are multiple formulations of the influenza vaccine, both injectable and a nasal spray. Flu shots contain inactivated virus or small Read more…
Is 2 months the minimum or guideline for getting the updated booster after my last dose?
Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: In the U.S., people 12 + years old can get the updated bivalent booster 2 months after they received the last dose in the primary series or a dose of the original booster. People who were recently infected may decide to wait a little longer to maximize the benefit of getting boosted. TL;DR: If Read more…
Hispanic Heritage Month–Check out Querida Pandemia for Spanish-language posts!
Women in STEM
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, we would like to give a shout out to las nerdy girls at Querida Pandemia (QP), our Spanish language facebook site. Dr. Sandra Albrecht leads the team to make evidence-based science available and digestible in Spanish. With 50,000 followers and growing, the Spanish squad is reaching people with Read more…
“Why is the current breast feeding recommendation at least 2 years?
Families/Kids Reproductive Health
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
“Why is the current breast feeding recommendation at least 2 years? I feel like this puts a lot of pressure on moms (in a world that has enough ongoing pressures!)” –Karen from Madison, WI TL,DR: Individual breast/chest** feeding duration recommendations vary according to context and shared decision making involving parents, baby’s needs, their pediatric clinicians Read more…
Should I throw out my “expired” COVID-19 rapid antigen tests?
Testing and Contact Tracing
Chana Davis, PhD
A) Not so fast!🛑 Before you toss those tests, check online for an expiration date extension. There’s a good chance that the true expiration date is well beyond the date printed on the box. To hunt down extended expiration dates and understand why they can be moving targets, read on: In the United States, 13 Read more…
Is it safe to skip periods on birth control?
Reproductive Health
Alexandra Hall, MD
Yes, you can safely skip periods on hormonal birth control. Menstrual periods are often no fun. Aside from the hassle, they can also cause cramps, heavy bleeding, headaches, and mood symptoms. In severe cases, periods can be disabling, disrupting work, school, family life, and self-care. Wouldn’t it be great to just skip them? You actually Read more…
What can I do to help prevent suicide?
Mental Health
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
Content Warning: This post discusses the prevention of death by suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling, please know that there is help available. People can call, text 988 or chat here in the U.S. For TTY (teletypewriter) Users: Use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 988. Línea de Prevención del Suicidio Read more…
🌟🌟Free COVID-19 rapid test kit ALERT🌟🌟
Testing and Contact Tracing
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
Do you live in WI, MN or WA? You can get up to 5 free rapid tests sent to your household now (varies by State)! Here are the steps: 1. Go to sayyescovidhometest.org 2. Enter your zip code to confirm eligibility 3. Click on ‘Send Me My Tests’ button 4. Enter your address information and Read more…
Omicron-updated booster shots are now available in the US!
Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
The new, improved, omicron-specific vaccine formula is now on shelves across the US! So if you’ve been holding out, here’s your moment. The booster is recommended for *everyone* aged 12 and up, at least 2 months from their last dose. Yes, everyone. No if’s or then’s. Everyone over age 11. Two months from your last Read more…
Dear Pandemic Live Q&A 09-02-22
Reproductive Health Videos
Get the facts on birth control / contraception in this live Q&A session. Hosted by Those Nerdy Girls of Dear Pandemic with: * Alexandra Hall, MD: Family physician, lecturer & Reproductive Health Squad member at DP * Chana Davis, PhD: Geneticist, Fueled by Science founder & Contributing Writer at DP ➡️ Welcome and Intros (0:00-1:50) Read more…
Last Chance for US Households to Order Free Rapid Tests
Testing and Contact Tracing
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
LAST CHANCE for U.S. households to place an order for free COVID-19 rapid tests mailed straight to your door. According to the website, “Ordering through this program will be suspended on Friday, September 2 because Congress hasn’t provided additional funding to replenish the nation’s stockpile of tests.” Every home in the U.S. is eligible to Read more…
Recientemente tuvimos una publicación refutando los mitos de la vasectomía.
Posts en Español Reproductive Health
Heidi Schutz, PhD
Publicación aquí. Las gráficas que compartimos siguen este tema de mitos y fueron creadas por La Fundación Marie Stopes México @MarieStopesMexico y www.mariestopes.org.mx: Mitos y Realidades de la Vasectomía Partes I y II. Estas gráficas ayudan a distinguir entre mito o realidad en este método anticonceptivo. Las gráficas no fueron creadas por Querida Pandemia. Puede Read more…
I think I have a problem with my substance use. What can I do?
Health & Wellness Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
💁🏽 If you think you have a problem with how you are using substances (anything like marijuana, opioids, stimulants, or prescription medications used for other purposes), know that you are not alone. Rates of substance use* and/or drug overdose have increased since March 2020. There are many possible reasons for this including: isolation, lack of Read more…
A: The flu shot and flu nasal spray vaccines are about equally effective at preventing influenza illness and complications. There are many flu vaccine options, but the best thing is for all people age 6 months and up to get vaccinated. The best flu vaccine is the one you can (and are willing) to get! Read more…
Are psychiatric medications over- or under-prescribed in children?
Families/KidsSara Gorman, PhD, MPH
A: Psychiatric medications (e.g., antidepressants, antipsychotics, and stimulants for disorders such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) are likely under-prescribed in some situations and over-prescribed in others. Psychiatric medications work best when used in combination with other treatments, such as evidence-based psychotherapies. Approximately 1 in 6 children under the age of 18 has a psychiatric disorder Read more…
Can the COVID-19 vaccine or booster cause me to get a false positive COVID-19 test result?
Testing and Contact Tracing Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: No. Totally impossible. TL; DR: COVID-19 tests detect presence of the actual virus, which is not contained in any COVID-19 vaccine, and the vaccines cannot cause a false positive result on these tests. COVID-19 vaccines *do not* contain any SARS-CoV-2 virus, they just teach our immune system to make antibodies against the *spike protein* Read more…
Survivor’s Guilt
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Q: I have a family member who died of COVID-19 but I am still here. I feel grief, sadness, and overwhelm. I also feel guilty. What is this and what do I do? A: A lot of people are going through this right now. You aren’t alone. What you are experiencing is probably something called Read more…
What are abortion pills, how do they work, and are they safe?
Reproductive Health
A. August Burns, MPH, PA, CM
A: The abortion pill or medication abortion is one of two options for ending a pregnancy. Medication abortion is extremely safe and effective. It is most effective the earlier in pregnancy you take it. What they are: The abortion pill is also known as medication abortion. It is two medications taken in the first 12 Read more…
Who should get Pap tests? At what point do they become unnecessary?
Reproductive Health
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
TL;DR: All people with cervixes aged 21 to 65 years should be screened for cervical cancer every 3-5 years. Screening should use either a Pap test that looks for pre-cancer or cancer cells on the cervix and/or a human papillomavirus (HPV) test that looks for the HPV virus. Screening is recommended regardless of HPV vaccination Read more…
Busting Flu Shot Myths!
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
There are tons of myths and misconceptions out there about the flu shot. Time to break some of them down and set the record straight! Myth: The flu vaccine causes the flu. Fact: Nope! There are multiple formulations of the influenza vaccine, both injectable and a nasal spray. Flu shots contain inactivated virus or small Read more…
Is 2 months the minimum or guideline for getting the updated booster after my last dose?
Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: In the U.S., people 12 + years old can get the updated bivalent booster 2 months after they received the last dose in the primary series or a dose of the original booster. People who were recently infected may decide to wait a little longer to maximize the benefit of getting boosted. TL;DR: If Read more…
Hispanic Heritage Month–Check out Querida Pandemia for Spanish-language posts!
Women in STEM
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, we would like to give a shout out to las nerdy girls at Querida Pandemia (QP), our Spanish language facebook site. Dr. Sandra Albrecht leads the team to make evidence-based science available and digestible in Spanish. With 50,000 followers and growing, the Spanish squad is reaching people with Read more…
“Why is the current breast feeding recommendation at least 2 years?
Families/Kids Reproductive Health
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
“Why is the current breast feeding recommendation at least 2 years? I feel like this puts a lot of pressure on moms (in a world that has enough ongoing pressures!)” –Karen from Madison, WI TL,DR: Individual breast/chest** feeding duration recommendations vary according to context and shared decision making involving parents, baby’s needs, their pediatric clinicians Read more…
Should I throw out my “expired” COVID-19 rapid antigen tests?
Testing and Contact Tracing
Chana Davis, PhD
A) Not so fast!🛑 Before you toss those tests, check online for an expiration date extension. There’s a good chance that the true expiration date is well beyond the date printed on the box. To hunt down extended expiration dates and understand why they can be moving targets, read on: In the United States, 13 Read more…
Is it safe to skip periods on birth control?
Reproductive Health
Alexandra Hall, MD
Yes, you can safely skip periods on hormonal birth control. Menstrual periods are often no fun. Aside from the hassle, they can also cause cramps, heavy bleeding, headaches, and mood symptoms. In severe cases, periods can be disabling, disrupting work, school, family life, and self-care. Wouldn’t it be great to just skip them? You actually Read more…
What can I do to help prevent suicide?
Mental Health
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
Content Warning: This post discusses the prevention of death by suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling, please know that there is help available. People can call, text 988 or chat here in the U.S. For TTY (teletypewriter) Users: Use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 988. Línea de Prevención del Suicidio Read more…
🌟🌟Free COVID-19 rapid test kit ALERT🌟🌟
Testing and Contact Tracing
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
Do you live in WI, MN or WA? You can get up to 5 free rapid tests sent to your household now (varies by State)! Here are the steps: 1. Go to sayyescovidhometest.org 2. Enter your zip code to confirm eligibility 3. Click on ‘Send Me My Tests’ button 4. Enter your address information and Read more…
Omicron-updated booster shots are now available in the US!
Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
The new, improved, omicron-specific vaccine formula is now on shelves across the US! So if you’ve been holding out, here’s your moment. The booster is recommended for *everyone* aged 12 and up, at least 2 months from their last dose. Yes, everyone. No if’s or then’s. Everyone over age 11. Two months from your last Read more…
Dear Pandemic Live Q&A 09-02-22
Reproductive Health Videos
Get the facts on birth control / contraception in this live Q&A session. Hosted by Those Nerdy Girls of Dear Pandemic with: * Alexandra Hall, MD: Family physician, lecturer & Reproductive Health Squad member at DP * Chana Davis, PhD: Geneticist, Fueled by Science founder & Contributing Writer at DP ➡️ Welcome and Intros (0:00-1:50) Read more…
Last Chance for US Households to Order Free Rapid Tests
Testing and Contact Tracing
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
LAST CHANCE for U.S. households to place an order for free COVID-19 rapid tests mailed straight to your door. According to the website, “Ordering through this program will be suspended on Friday, September 2 because Congress hasn’t provided additional funding to replenish the nation’s stockpile of tests.” Every home in the U.S. is eligible to Read more…
Recientemente tuvimos una publicación refutando los mitos de la vasectomía.
Posts en Español Reproductive Health
Heidi Schutz, PhD
Publicación aquí. Las gráficas que compartimos siguen este tema de mitos y fueron creadas por La Fundación Marie Stopes México @MarieStopesMexico y www.mariestopes.org.mx: Mitos y Realidades de la Vasectomía Partes I y II. Estas gráficas ayudan a distinguir entre mito o realidad en este método anticonceptivo. Las gráficas no fueron creadas por Querida Pandemia. Puede Read more…
I think I have a problem with my substance use. What can I do?
Health & Wellness Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
💁🏽 If you think you have a problem with how you are using substances (anything like marijuana, opioids, stimulants, or prescription medications used for other purposes), know that you are not alone. Rates of substance use* and/or drug overdose have increased since March 2020. There are many possible reasons for this including: isolation, lack of Read more…
A: Psychiatric medications (e.g., antidepressants, antipsychotics, and stimulants for disorders such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) are likely under-prescribed in some situations and over-prescribed in others. Psychiatric medications work best when used in combination with other treatments, such as evidence-based psychotherapies. Approximately 1 in 6 children under the age of 18 has a psychiatric disorder Read more…
Can the COVID-19 vaccine or booster cause me to get a false positive COVID-19 test result?
Testing and Contact Tracing VaccinesAmanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: No. Totally impossible. TL; DR: COVID-19 tests detect presence of the actual virus, which is not contained in any COVID-19 vaccine, and the vaccines cannot cause a false positive result on these tests. COVID-19 vaccines *do not* contain any SARS-CoV-2 virus, they just teach our immune system to make antibodies against the *spike protein* Read more…
Survivor’s Guilt
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Q: I have a family member who died of COVID-19 but I am still here. I feel grief, sadness, and overwhelm. I also feel guilty. What is this and what do I do? A: A lot of people are going through this right now. You aren’t alone. What you are experiencing is probably something called Read more…
What are abortion pills, how do they work, and are they safe?
Reproductive Health
A. August Burns, MPH, PA, CM
A: The abortion pill or medication abortion is one of two options for ending a pregnancy. Medication abortion is extremely safe and effective. It is most effective the earlier in pregnancy you take it. What they are: The abortion pill is also known as medication abortion. It is two medications taken in the first 12 Read more…
Who should get Pap tests? At what point do they become unnecessary?
Reproductive Health
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
TL;DR: All people with cervixes aged 21 to 65 years should be screened for cervical cancer every 3-5 years. Screening should use either a Pap test that looks for pre-cancer or cancer cells on the cervix and/or a human papillomavirus (HPV) test that looks for the HPV virus. Screening is recommended regardless of HPV vaccination Read more…
Busting Flu Shot Myths!
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
There are tons of myths and misconceptions out there about the flu shot. Time to break some of them down and set the record straight! Myth: The flu vaccine causes the flu. Fact: Nope! There are multiple formulations of the influenza vaccine, both injectable and a nasal spray. Flu shots contain inactivated virus or small Read more…
Is 2 months the minimum or guideline for getting the updated booster after my last dose?
Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: In the U.S., people 12 + years old can get the updated bivalent booster 2 months after they received the last dose in the primary series or a dose of the original booster. People who were recently infected may decide to wait a little longer to maximize the benefit of getting boosted. TL;DR: If Read more…
Hispanic Heritage Month–Check out Querida Pandemia for Spanish-language posts!
Women in STEM
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, we would like to give a shout out to las nerdy girls at Querida Pandemia (QP), our Spanish language facebook site. Dr. Sandra Albrecht leads the team to make evidence-based science available and digestible in Spanish. With 50,000 followers and growing, the Spanish squad is reaching people with Read more…
“Why is the current breast feeding recommendation at least 2 years?
Families/Kids Reproductive Health
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
“Why is the current breast feeding recommendation at least 2 years? I feel like this puts a lot of pressure on moms (in a world that has enough ongoing pressures!)” –Karen from Madison, WI TL,DR: Individual breast/chest** feeding duration recommendations vary according to context and shared decision making involving parents, baby’s needs, their pediatric clinicians Read more…
Should I throw out my “expired” COVID-19 rapid antigen tests?
Testing and Contact Tracing
Chana Davis, PhD
A) Not so fast!🛑 Before you toss those tests, check online for an expiration date extension. There’s a good chance that the true expiration date is well beyond the date printed on the box. To hunt down extended expiration dates and understand why they can be moving targets, read on: In the United States, 13 Read more…
Is it safe to skip periods on birth control?
Reproductive Health
Alexandra Hall, MD
Yes, you can safely skip periods on hormonal birth control. Menstrual periods are often no fun. Aside from the hassle, they can also cause cramps, heavy bleeding, headaches, and mood symptoms. In severe cases, periods can be disabling, disrupting work, school, family life, and self-care. Wouldn’t it be great to just skip them? You actually Read more…
What can I do to help prevent suicide?
Mental Health
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
Content Warning: This post discusses the prevention of death by suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling, please know that there is help available. People can call, text 988 or chat here in the U.S. For TTY (teletypewriter) Users: Use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 988. Línea de Prevención del Suicidio Read more…
🌟🌟Free COVID-19 rapid test kit ALERT🌟🌟
Testing and Contact Tracing
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
Do you live in WI, MN or WA? You can get up to 5 free rapid tests sent to your household now (varies by State)! Here are the steps: 1. Go to sayyescovidhometest.org 2. Enter your zip code to confirm eligibility 3. Click on ‘Send Me My Tests’ button 4. Enter your address information and Read more…
Omicron-updated booster shots are now available in the US!
Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
The new, improved, omicron-specific vaccine formula is now on shelves across the US! So if you’ve been holding out, here’s your moment. The booster is recommended for *everyone* aged 12 and up, at least 2 months from their last dose. Yes, everyone. No if’s or then’s. Everyone over age 11. Two months from your last Read more…
Dear Pandemic Live Q&A 09-02-22
Reproductive Health Videos
Get the facts on birth control / contraception in this live Q&A session. Hosted by Those Nerdy Girls of Dear Pandemic with: * Alexandra Hall, MD: Family physician, lecturer & Reproductive Health Squad member at DP * Chana Davis, PhD: Geneticist, Fueled by Science founder & Contributing Writer at DP ➡️ Welcome and Intros (0:00-1:50) Read more…
Last Chance for US Households to Order Free Rapid Tests
Testing and Contact Tracing
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
LAST CHANCE for U.S. households to place an order for free COVID-19 rapid tests mailed straight to your door. According to the website, “Ordering through this program will be suspended on Friday, September 2 because Congress hasn’t provided additional funding to replenish the nation’s stockpile of tests.” Every home in the U.S. is eligible to Read more…
Recientemente tuvimos una publicación refutando los mitos de la vasectomía.
Posts en Español Reproductive Health
Heidi Schutz, PhD
Publicación aquí. Las gráficas que compartimos siguen este tema de mitos y fueron creadas por La Fundación Marie Stopes México @MarieStopesMexico y www.mariestopes.org.mx: Mitos y Realidades de la Vasectomía Partes I y II. Estas gráficas ayudan a distinguir entre mito o realidad en este método anticonceptivo. Las gráficas no fueron creadas por Querida Pandemia. Puede Read more…
I think I have a problem with my substance use. What can I do?
Health & Wellness Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
💁🏽 If you think you have a problem with how you are using substances (anything like marijuana, opioids, stimulants, or prescription medications used for other purposes), know that you are not alone. Rates of substance use* and/or drug overdose have increased since March 2020. There are many possible reasons for this including: isolation, lack of Read more…
A: No. Totally impossible. TL; DR: COVID-19 tests detect presence of the actual virus, which is not contained in any COVID-19 vaccine, and the vaccines cannot cause a false positive result on these tests. COVID-19 vaccines *do not* contain any SARS-CoV-2 virus, they just teach our immune system to make antibodies against the *spike protein* Read more…
Survivor’s Guilt
Mental HealthAparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Q: I have a family member who died of COVID-19 but I am still here. I feel grief, sadness, and overwhelm. I also feel guilty. What is this and what do I do? A: A lot of people are going through this right now. You aren’t alone. What you are experiencing is probably something called Read more…
What are abortion pills, how do they work, and are they safe?
Reproductive Health
A. August Burns, MPH, PA, CM
A: The abortion pill or medication abortion is one of two options for ending a pregnancy. Medication abortion is extremely safe and effective. It is most effective the earlier in pregnancy you take it. What they are: The abortion pill is also known as medication abortion. It is two medications taken in the first 12 Read more…
Who should get Pap tests? At what point do they become unnecessary?
Reproductive Health
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
TL;DR: All people with cervixes aged 21 to 65 years should be screened for cervical cancer every 3-5 years. Screening should use either a Pap test that looks for pre-cancer or cancer cells on the cervix and/or a human papillomavirus (HPV) test that looks for the HPV virus. Screening is recommended regardless of HPV vaccination Read more…
Busting Flu Shot Myths!
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
There are tons of myths and misconceptions out there about the flu shot. Time to break some of them down and set the record straight! Myth: The flu vaccine causes the flu. Fact: Nope! There are multiple formulations of the influenza vaccine, both injectable and a nasal spray. Flu shots contain inactivated virus or small Read more…
Is 2 months the minimum or guideline for getting the updated booster after my last dose?
Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: In the U.S., people 12 + years old can get the updated bivalent booster 2 months after they received the last dose in the primary series or a dose of the original booster. People who were recently infected may decide to wait a little longer to maximize the benefit of getting boosted. TL;DR: If Read more…
Hispanic Heritage Month–Check out Querida Pandemia for Spanish-language posts!
Women in STEM
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, we would like to give a shout out to las nerdy girls at Querida Pandemia (QP), our Spanish language facebook site. Dr. Sandra Albrecht leads the team to make evidence-based science available and digestible in Spanish. With 50,000 followers and growing, the Spanish squad is reaching people with Read more…
“Why is the current breast feeding recommendation at least 2 years?
Families/Kids Reproductive Health
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
“Why is the current breast feeding recommendation at least 2 years? I feel like this puts a lot of pressure on moms (in a world that has enough ongoing pressures!)” –Karen from Madison, WI TL,DR: Individual breast/chest** feeding duration recommendations vary according to context and shared decision making involving parents, baby’s needs, their pediatric clinicians Read more…
Should I throw out my “expired” COVID-19 rapid antigen tests?
Testing and Contact Tracing
Chana Davis, PhD
A) Not so fast!🛑 Before you toss those tests, check online for an expiration date extension. There’s a good chance that the true expiration date is well beyond the date printed on the box. To hunt down extended expiration dates and understand why they can be moving targets, read on: In the United States, 13 Read more…
Is it safe to skip periods on birth control?
Reproductive Health
Alexandra Hall, MD
Yes, you can safely skip periods on hormonal birth control. Menstrual periods are often no fun. Aside from the hassle, they can also cause cramps, heavy bleeding, headaches, and mood symptoms. In severe cases, periods can be disabling, disrupting work, school, family life, and self-care. Wouldn’t it be great to just skip them? You actually Read more…
What can I do to help prevent suicide?
Mental Health
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
Content Warning: This post discusses the prevention of death by suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling, please know that there is help available. People can call, text 988 or chat here in the U.S. For TTY (teletypewriter) Users: Use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 988. Línea de Prevención del Suicidio Read more…
🌟🌟Free COVID-19 rapid test kit ALERT🌟🌟
Testing and Contact Tracing
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
Do you live in WI, MN or WA? You can get up to 5 free rapid tests sent to your household now (varies by State)! Here are the steps: 1. Go to sayyescovidhometest.org 2. Enter your zip code to confirm eligibility 3. Click on ‘Send Me My Tests’ button 4. Enter your address information and Read more…
Omicron-updated booster shots are now available in the US!
Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
The new, improved, omicron-specific vaccine formula is now on shelves across the US! So if you’ve been holding out, here’s your moment. The booster is recommended for *everyone* aged 12 and up, at least 2 months from their last dose. Yes, everyone. No if’s or then’s. Everyone over age 11. Two months from your last Read more…
Dear Pandemic Live Q&A 09-02-22
Reproductive Health Videos
Get the facts on birth control / contraception in this live Q&A session. Hosted by Those Nerdy Girls of Dear Pandemic with: * Alexandra Hall, MD: Family physician, lecturer & Reproductive Health Squad member at DP * Chana Davis, PhD: Geneticist, Fueled by Science founder & Contributing Writer at DP ➡️ Welcome and Intros (0:00-1:50) Read more…
Last Chance for US Households to Order Free Rapid Tests
Testing and Contact Tracing
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
LAST CHANCE for U.S. households to place an order for free COVID-19 rapid tests mailed straight to your door. According to the website, “Ordering through this program will be suspended on Friday, September 2 because Congress hasn’t provided additional funding to replenish the nation’s stockpile of tests.” Every home in the U.S. is eligible to Read more…
Recientemente tuvimos una publicación refutando los mitos de la vasectomía.
Posts en Español Reproductive Health
Heidi Schutz, PhD
Publicación aquí. Las gráficas que compartimos siguen este tema de mitos y fueron creadas por La Fundación Marie Stopes México @MarieStopesMexico y www.mariestopes.org.mx: Mitos y Realidades de la Vasectomía Partes I y II. Estas gráficas ayudan a distinguir entre mito o realidad en este método anticonceptivo. Las gráficas no fueron creadas por Querida Pandemia. Puede Read more…
I think I have a problem with my substance use. What can I do?
Health & Wellness Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
💁🏽 If you think you have a problem with how you are using substances (anything like marijuana, opioids, stimulants, or prescription medications used for other purposes), know that you are not alone. Rates of substance use* and/or drug overdose have increased since March 2020. There are many possible reasons for this including: isolation, lack of Read more…
Q: I have a family member who died of COVID-19 but I am still here. I feel grief, sadness, and overwhelm. I also feel guilty. What is this and what do I do? A: A lot of people are going through this right now. You aren’t alone. What you are experiencing is probably something called Read more…
What are abortion pills, how do they work, and are they safe?
Reproductive HealthA. August Burns, MPH, PA, CM
A: The abortion pill or medication abortion is one of two options for ending a pregnancy. Medication abortion is extremely safe and effective. It is most effective the earlier in pregnancy you take it. What they are: The abortion pill is also known as medication abortion. It is two medications taken in the first 12 Read more…
Who should get Pap tests? At what point do they become unnecessary?
Reproductive Health
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
TL;DR: All people with cervixes aged 21 to 65 years should be screened for cervical cancer every 3-5 years. Screening should use either a Pap test that looks for pre-cancer or cancer cells on the cervix and/or a human papillomavirus (HPV) test that looks for the HPV virus. Screening is recommended regardless of HPV vaccination Read more…
Busting Flu Shot Myths!
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
There are tons of myths and misconceptions out there about the flu shot. Time to break some of them down and set the record straight! Myth: The flu vaccine causes the flu. Fact: Nope! There are multiple formulations of the influenza vaccine, both injectable and a nasal spray. Flu shots contain inactivated virus or small Read more…
Is 2 months the minimum or guideline for getting the updated booster after my last dose?
Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: In the U.S., people 12 + years old can get the updated bivalent booster 2 months after they received the last dose in the primary series or a dose of the original booster. People who were recently infected may decide to wait a little longer to maximize the benefit of getting boosted. TL;DR: If Read more…
Hispanic Heritage Month–Check out Querida Pandemia for Spanish-language posts!
Women in STEM
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, we would like to give a shout out to las nerdy girls at Querida Pandemia (QP), our Spanish language facebook site. Dr. Sandra Albrecht leads the team to make evidence-based science available and digestible in Spanish. With 50,000 followers and growing, the Spanish squad is reaching people with Read more…
“Why is the current breast feeding recommendation at least 2 years?
Families/Kids Reproductive Health
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
“Why is the current breast feeding recommendation at least 2 years? I feel like this puts a lot of pressure on moms (in a world that has enough ongoing pressures!)” –Karen from Madison, WI TL,DR: Individual breast/chest** feeding duration recommendations vary according to context and shared decision making involving parents, baby’s needs, their pediatric clinicians Read more…
Should I throw out my “expired” COVID-19 rapid antigen tests?
Testing and Contact Tracing
Chana Davis, PhD
A) Not so fast!🛑 Before you toss those tests, check online for an expiration date extension. There’s a good chance that the true expiration date is well beyond the date printed on the box. To hunt down extended expiration dates and understand why they can be moving targets, read on: In the United States, 13 Read more…
Is it safe to skip periods on birth control?
Reproductive Health
Alexandra Hall, MD
Yes, you can safely skip periods on hormonal birth control. Menstrual periods are often no fun. Aside from the hassle, they can also cause cramps, heavy bleeding, headaches, and mood symptoms. In severe cases, periods can be disabling, disrupting work, school, family life, and self-care. Wouldn’t it be great to just skip them? You actually Read more…
What can I do to help prevent suicide?
Mental Health
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
Content Warning: This post discusses the prevention of death by suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling, please know that there is help available. People can call, text 988 or chat here in the U.S. For TTY (teletypewriter) Users: Use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 988. Línea de Prevención del Suicidio Read more…
🌟🌟Free COVID-19 rapid test kit ALERT🌟🌟
Testing and Contact Tracing
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
Do you live in WI, MN or WA? You can get up to 5 free rapid tests sent to your household now (varies by State)! Here are the steps: 1. Go to sayyescovidhometest.org 2. Enter your zip code to confirm eligibility 3. Click on ‘Send Me My Tests’ button 4. Enter your address information and Read more…
Omicron-updated booster shots are now available in the US!
Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
The new, improved, omicron-specific vaccine formula is now on shelves across the US! So if you’ve been holding out, here’s your moment. The booster is recommended for *everyone* aged 12 and up, at least 2 months from their last dose. Yes, everyone. No if’s or then’s. Everyone over age 11. Two months from your last Read more…
Dear Pandemic Live Q&A 09-02-22
Reproductive Health Videos
Get the facts on birth control / contraception in this live Q&A session. Hosted by Those Nerdy Girls of Dear Pandemic with: * Alexandra Hall, MD: Family physician, lecturer & Reproductive Health Squad member at DP * Chana Davis, PhD: Geneticist, Fueled by Science founder & Contributing Writer at DP ➡️ Welcome and Intros (0:00-1:50) Read more…
Last Chance for US Households to Order Free Rapid Tests
Testing and Contact Tracing
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
LAST CHANCE for U.S. households to place an order for free COVID-19 rapid tests mailed straight to your door. According to the website, “Ordering through this program will be suspended on Friday, September 2 because Congress hasn’t provided additional funding to replenish the nation’s stockpile of tests.” Every home in the U.S. is eligible to Read more…
Recientemente tuvimos una publicación refutando los mitos de la vasectomía.
Posts en Español Reproductive Health
Heidi Schutz, PhD
Publicación aquí. Las gráficas que compartimos siguen este tema de mitos y fueron creadas por La Fundación Marie Stopes México @MarieStopesMexico y www.mariestopes.org.mx: Mitos y Realidades de la Vasectomía Partes I y II. Estas gráficas ayudan a distinguir entre mito o realidad en este método anticonceptivo. Las gráficas no fueron creadas por Querida Pandemia. Puede Read more…
I think I have a problem with my substance use. What can I do?
Health & Wellness Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
💁🏽 If you think you have a problem with how you are using substances (anything like marijuana, opioids, stimulants, or prescription medications used for other purposes), know that you are not alone. Rates of substance use* and/or drug overdose have increased since March 2020. There are many possible reasons for this including: isolation, lack of Read more…
A: The abortion pill or medication abortion is one of two options for ending a pregnancy. Medication abortion is extremely safe and effective. It is most effective the earlier in pregnancy you take it. What they are: The abortion pill is also known as medication abortion. It is two medications taken in the first 12 Read more…
Who should get Pap tests? At what point do they become unnecessary?
Reproductive HealthMK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
TL;DR: All people with cervixes aged 21 to 65 years should be screened for cervical cancer every 3-5 years. Screening should use either a Pap test that looks for pre-cancer or cancer cells on the cervix and/or a human papillomavirus (HPV) test that looks for the HPV virus. Screening is recommended regardless of HPV vaccination Read more…
Busting Flu Shot Myths!
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
There are tons of myths and misconceptions out there about the flu shot. Time to break some of them down and set the record straight! Myth: The flu vaccine causes the flu. Fact: Nope! There are multiple formulations of the influenza vaccine, both injectable and a nasal spray. Flu shots contain inactivated virus or small Read more…
Is 2 months the minimum or guideline for getting the updated booster after my last dose?
Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: In the U.S., people 12 + years old can get the updated bivalent booster 2 months after they received the last dose in the primary series or a dose of the original booster. People who were recently infected may decide to wait a little longer to maximize the benefit of getting boosted. TL;DR: If Read more…
Hispanic Heritage Month–Check out Querida Pandemia for Spanish-language posts!
Women in STEM
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, we would like to give a shout out to las nerdy girls at Querida Pandemia (QP), our Spanish language facebook site. Dr. Sandra Albrecht leads the team to make evidence-based science available and digestible in Spanish. With 50,000 followers and growing, the Spanish squad is reaching people with Read more…
“Why is the current breast feeding recommendation at least 2 years?
Families/Kids Reproductive Health
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
“Why is the current breast feeding recommendation at least 2 years? I feel like this puts a lot of pressure on moms (in a world that has enough ongoing pressures!)” –Karen from Madison, WI TL,DR: Individual breast/chest** feeding duration recommendations vary according to context and shared decision making involving parents, baby’s needs, their pediatric clinicians Read more…
Should I throw out my “expired” COVID-19 rapid antigen tests?
Testing and Contact Tracing
Chana Davis, PhD
A) Not so fast!🛑 Before you toss those tests, check online for an expiration date extension. There’s a good chance that the true expiration date is well beyond the date printed on the box. To hunt down extended expiration dates and understand why they can be moving targets, read on: In the United States, 13 Read more…
Is it safe to skip periods on birth control?
Reproductive Health
Alexandra Hall, MD
Yes, you can safely skip periods on hormonal birth control. Menstrual periods are often no fun. Aside from the hassle, they can also cause cramps, heavy bleeding, headaches, and mood symptoms. In severe cases, periods can be disabling, disrupting work, school, family life, and self-care. Wouldn’t it be great to just skip them? You actually Read more…
What can I do to help prevent suicide?
Mental Health
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
Content Warning: This post discusses the prevention of death by suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling, please know that there is help available. People can call, text 988 or chat here in the U.S. For TTY (teletypewriter) Users: Use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 988. Línea de Prevención del Suicidio Read more…
🌟🌟Free COVID-19 rapid test kit ALERT🌟🌟
Testing and Contact Tracing
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
Do you live in WI, MN or WA? You can get up to 5 free rapid tests sent to your household now (varies by State)! Here are the steps: 1. Go to sayyescovidhometest.org 2. Enter your zip code to confirm eligibility 3. Click on ‘Send Me My Tests’ button 4. Enter your address information and Read more…
Omicron-updated booster shots are now available in the US!
Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
The new, improved, omicron-specific vaccine formula is now on shelves across the US! So if you’ve been holding out, here’s your moment. The booster is recommended for *everyone* aged 12 and up, at least 2 months from their last dose. Yes, everyone. No if’s or then’s. Everyone over age 11. Two months from your last Read more…
Dear Pandemic Live Q&A 09-02-22
Reproductive Health Videos
Get the facts on birth control / contraception in this live Q&A session. Hosted by Those Nerdy Girls of Dear Pandemic with: * Alexandra Hall, MD: Family physician, lecturer & Reproductive Health Squad member at DP * Chana Davis, PhD: Geneticist, Fueled by Science founder & Contributing Writer at DP ➡️ Welcome and Intros (0:00-1:50) Read more…
Last Chance for US Households to Order Free Rapid Tests
Testing and Contact Tracing
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
LAST CHANCE for U.S. households to place an order for free COVID-19 rapid tests mailed straight to your door. According to the website, “Ordering through this program will be suspended on Friday, September 2 because Congress hasn’t provided additional funding to replenish the nation’s stockpile of tests.” Every home in the U.S. is eligible to Read more…
Recientemente tuvimos una publicación refutando los mitos de la vasectomía.
Posts en Español Reproductive Health
Heidi Schutz, PhD
Publicación aquí. Las gráficas que compartimos siguen este tema de mitos y fueron creadas por La Fundación Marie Stopes México @MarieStopesMexico y www.mariestopes.org.mx: Mitos y Realidades de la Vasectomía Partes I y II. Estas gráficas ayudan a distinguir entre mito o realidad en este método anticonceptivo. Las gráficas no fueron creadas por Querida Pandemia. Puede Read more…
I think I have a problem with my substance use. What can I do?
Health & Wellness Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
💁🏽 If you think you have a problem with how you are using substances (anything like marijuana, opioids, stimulants, or prescription medications used for other purposes), know that you are not alone. Rates of substance use* and/or drug overdose have increased since March 2020. There are many possible reasons for this including: isolation, lack of Read more…
TL;DR: All people with cervixes aged 21 to 65 years should be screened for cervical cancer every 3-5 years. Screening should use either a Pap test that looks for pre-cancer or cancer cells on the cervix and/or a human papillomavirus (HPV) test that looks for the HPV virus. Screening is recommended regardless of HPV vaccination Read more…
Busting Flu Shot Myths!
VaccinesSarah Whitley Coles, MD
There are tons of myths and misconceptions out there about the flu shot. Time to break some of them down and set the record straight! Myth: The flu vaccine causes the flu. Fact: Nope! There are multiple formulations of the influenza vaccine, both injectable and a nasal spray. Flu shots contain inactivated virus or small Read more…
Is 2 months the minimum or guideline for getting the updated booster after my last dose?
Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: In the U.S., people 12 + years old can get the updated bivalent booster 2 months after they received the last dose in the primary series or a dose of the original booster. People who were recently infected may decide to wait a little longer to maximize the benefit of getting boosted. TL;DR: If Read more…
Hispanic Heritage Month–Check out Querida Pandemia for Spanish-language posts!
Women in STEM
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, we would like to give a shout out to las nerdy girls at Querida Pandemia (QP), our Spanish language facebook site. Dr. Sandra Albrecht leads the team to make evidence-based science available and digestible in Spanish. With 50,000 followers and growing, the Spanish squad is reaching people with Read more…
“Why is the current breast feeding recommendation at least 2 years?
Families/Kids Reproductive Health
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
“Why is the current breast feeding recommendation at least 2 years? I feel like this puts a lot of pressure on moms (in a world that has enough ongoing pressures!)” –Karen from Madison, WI TL,DR: Individual breast/chest** feeding duration recommendations vary according to context and shared decision making involving parents, baby’s needs, their pediatric clinicians Read more…
Should I throw out my “expired” COVID-19 rapid antigen tests?
Testing and Contact Tracing
Chana Davis, PhD
A) Not so fast!🛑 Before you toss those tests, check online for an expiration date extension. There’s a good chance that the true expiration date is well beyond the date printed on the box. To hunt down extended expiration dates and understand why they can be moving targets, read on: In the United States, 13 Read more…
Is it safe to skip periods on birth control?
Reproductive Health
Alexandra Hall, MD
Yes, you can safely skip periods on hormonal birth control. Menstrual periods are often no fun. Aside from the hassle, they can also cause cramps, heavy bleeding, headaches, and mood symptoms. In severe cases, periods can be disabling, disrupting work, school, family life, and self-care. Wouldn’t it be great to just skip them? You actually Read more…
What can I do to help prevent suicide?
Mental Health
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
Content Warning: This post discusses the prevention of death by suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling, please know that there is help available. People can call, text 988 or chat here in the U.S. For TTY (teletypewriter) Users: Use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 988. Línea de Prevención del Suicidio Read more…
🌟🌟Free COVID-19 rapid test kit ALERT🌟🌟
Testing and Contact Tracing
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
Do you live in WI, MN or WA? You can get up to 5 free rapid tests sent to your household now (varies by State)! Here are the steps: 1. Go to sayyescovidhometest.org 2. Enter your zip code to confirm eligibility 3. Click on ‘Send Me My Tests’ button 4. Enter your address information and Read more…
Omicron-updated booster shots are now available in the US!
Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
The new, improved, omicron-specific vaccine formula is now on shelves across the US! So if you’ve been holding out, here’s your moment. The booster is recommended for *everyone* aged 12 and up, at least 2 months from their last dose. Yes, everyone. No if’s or then’s. Everyone over age 11. Two months from your last Read more…
Dear Pandemic Live Q&A 09-02-22
Reproductive Health Videos
Get the facts on birth control / contraception in this live Q&A session. Hosted by Those Nerdy Girls of Dear Pandemic with: * Alexandra Hall, MD: Family physician, lecturer & Reproductive Health Squad member at DP * Chana Davis, PhD: Geneticist, Fueled by Science founder & Contributing Writer at DP ➡️ Welcome and Intros (0:00-1:50) Read more…
Last Chance for US Households to Order Free Rapid Tests
Testing and Contact Tracing
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
LAST CHANCE for U.S. households to place an order for free COVID-19 rapid tests mailed straight to your door. According to the website, “Ordering through this program will be suspended on Friday, September 2 because Congress hasn’t provided additional funding to replenish the nation’s stockpile of tests.” Every home in the U.S. is eligible to Read more…
Recientemente tuvimos una publicación refutando los mitos de la vasectomía.
Posts en Español Reproductive Health
Heidi Schutz, PhD
Publicación aquí. Las gráficas que compartimos siguen este tema de mitos y fueron creadas por La Fundación Marie Stopes México @MarieStopesMexico y www.mariestopes.org.mx: Mitos y Realidades de la Vasectomía Partes I y II. Estas gráficas ayudan a distinguir entre mito o realidad en este método anticonceptivo. Las gráficas no fueron creadas por Querida Pandemia. Puede Read more…
I think I have a problem with my substance use. What can I do?
Health & Wellness Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
💁🏽 If you think you have a problem with how you are using substances (anything like marijuana, opioids, stimulants, or prescription medications used for other purposes), know that you are not alone. Rates of substance use* and/or drug overdose have increased since March 2020. There are many possible reasons for this including: isolation, lack of Read more…
There are tons of myths and misconceptions out there about the flu shot. Time to break some of them down and set the record straight! Myth: The flu vaccine causes the flu. Fact: Nope! There are multiple formulations of the influenza vaccine, both injectable and a nasal spray. Flu shots contain inactivated virus or small Read more…
Is 2 months the minimum or guideline for getting the updated booster after my last dose?
VaccinesAmanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: In the U.S., people 12 + years old can get the updated bivalent booster 2 months after they received the last dose in the primary series or a dose of the original booster. People who were recently infected may decide to wait a little longer to maximize the benefit of getting boosted. TL;DR: If Read more…
Hispanic Heritage Month–Check out Querida Pandemia for Spanish-language posts!
Women in STEM
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, we would like to give a shout out to las nerdy girls at Querida Pandemia (QP), our Spanish language facebook site. Dr. Sandra Albrecht leads the team to make evidence-based science available and digestible in Spanish. With 50,000 followers and growing, the Spanish squad is reaching people with Read more…
“Why is the current breast feeding recommendation at least 2 years?
Families/Kids Reproductive Health
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
“Why is the current breast feeding recommendation at least 2 years? I feel like this puts a lot of pressure on moms (in a world that has enough ongoing pressures!)” –Karen from Madison, WI TL,DR: Individual breast/chest** feeding duration recommendations vary according to context and shared decision making involving parents, baby’s needs, their pediatric clinicians Read more…
Should I throw out my “expired” COVID-19 rapid antigen tests?
Testing and Contact Tracing
Chana Davis, PhD
A) Not so fast!🛑 Before you toss those tests, check online for an expiration date extension. There’s a good chance that the true expiration date is well beyond the date printed on the box. To hunt down extended expiration dates and understand why they can be moving targets, read on: In the United States, 13 Read more…
Is it safe to skip periods on birth control?
Reproductive Health
Alexandra Hall, MD
Yes, you can safely skip periods on hormonal birth control. Menstrual periods are often no fun. Aside from the hassle, they can also cause cramps, heavy bleeding, headaches, and mood symptoms. In severe cases, periods can be disabling, disrupting work, school, family life, and self-care. Wouldn’t it be great to just skip them? You actually Read more…
What can I do to help prevent suicide?
Mental Health
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
Content Warning: This post discusses the prevention of death by suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling, please know that there is help available. People can call, text 988 or chat here in the U.S. For TTY (teletypewriter) Users: Use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 988. Línea de Prevención del Suicidio Read more…
🌟🌟Free COVID-19 rapid test kit ALERT🌟🌟
Testing and Contact Tracing
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
Do you live in WI, MN or WA? You can get up to 5 free rapid tests sent to your household now (varies by State)! Here are the steps: 1. Go to sayyescovidhometest.org 2. Enter your zip code to confirm eligibility 3. Click on ‘Send Me My Tests’ button 4. Enter your address information and Read more…
Omicron-updated booster shots are now available in the US!
Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
The new, improved, omicron-specific vaccine formula is now on shelves across the US! So if you’ve been holding out, here’s your moment. The booster is recommended for *everyone* aged 12 and up, at least 2 months from their last dose. Yes, everyone. No if’s or then’s. Everyone over age 11. Two months from your last Read more…
Dear Pandemic Live Q&A 09-02-22
Reproductive Health Videos
Get the facts on birth control / contraception in this live Q&A session. Hosted by Those Nerdy Girls of Dear Pandemic with: * Alexandra Hall, MD: Family physician, lecturer & Reproductive Health Squad member at DP * Chana Davis, PhD: Geneticist, Fueled by Science founder & Contributing Writer at DP ➡️ Welcome and Intros (0:00-1:50) Read more…
Last Chance for US Households to Order Free Rapid Tests
Testing and Contact Tracing
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
LAST CHANCE for U.S. households to place an order for free COVID-19 rapid tests mailed straight to your door. According to the website, “Ordering through this program will be suspended on Friday, September 2 because Congress hasn’t provided additional funding to replenish the nation’s stockpile of tests.” Every home in the U.S. is eligible to Read more…
Recientemente tuvimos una publicación refutando los mitos de la vasectomía.
Posts en Español Reproductive Health
Heidi Schutz, PhD
Publicación aquí. Las gráficas que compartimos siguen este tema de mitos y fueron creadas por La Fundación Marie Stopes México @MarieStopesMexico y www.mariestopes.org.mx: Mitos y Realidades de la Vasectomía Partes I y II. Estas gráficas ayudan a distinguir entre mito o realidad en este método anticonceptivo. Las gráficas no fueron creadas por Querida Pandemia. Puede Read more…
I think I have a problem with my substance use. What can I do?
Health & Wellness Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
💁🏽 If you think you have a problem with how you are using substances (anything like marijuana, opioids, stimulants, or prescription medications used for other purposes), know that you are not alone. Rates of substance use* and/or drug overdose have increased since March 2020. There are many possible reasons for this including: isolation, lack of Read more…
A: In the U.S., people 12 + years old can get the updated bivalent booster 2 months after they received the last dose in the primary series or a dose of the original booster. People who were recently infected may decide to wait a little longer to maximize the benefit of getting boosted. TL;DR: If Read more…
Hispanic Heritage Month–Check out Querida Pandemia for Spanish-language posts!
Women in STEMMalia Jones, PhD MPH
In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, we would like to give a shout out to las nerdy girls at Querida Pandemia (QP), our Spanish language facebook site. Dr. Sandra Albrecht leads the team to make evidence-based science available and digestible in Spanish. With 50,000 followers and growing, the Spanish squad is reaching people with Read more…
“Why is the current breast feeding recommendation at least 2 years?
Families/Kids Reproductive Health
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
“Why is the current breast feeding recommendation at least 2 years? I feel like this puts a lot of pressure on moms (in a world that has enough ongoing pressures!)” –Karen from Madison, WI TL,DR: Individual breast/chest** feeding duration recommendations vary according to context and shared decision making involving parents, baby’s needs, their pediatric clinicians Read more…
Should I throw out my “expired” COVID-19 rapid antigen tests?
Testing and Contact Tracing
Chana Davis, PhD
A) Not so fast!🛑 Before you toss those tests, check online for an expiration date extension. There’s a good chance that the true expiration date is well beyond the date printed on the box. To hunt down extended expiration dates and understand why they can be moving targets, read on: In the United States, 13 Read more…
Is it safe to skip periods on birth control?
Reproductive Health
Alexandra Hall, MD
Yes, you can safely skip periods on hormonal birth control. Menstrual periods are often no fun. Aside from the hassle, they can also cause cramps, heavy bleeding, headaches, and mood symptoms. In severe cases, periods can be disabling, disrupting work, school, family life, and self-care. Wouldn’t it be great to just skip them? You actually Read more…
What can I do to help prevent suicide?
Mental Health
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
Content Warning: This post discusses the prevention of death by suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling, please know that there is help available. People can call, text 988 or chat here in the U.S. For TTY (teletypewriter) Users: Use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 988. Línea de Prevención del Suicidio Read more…
🌟🌟Free COVID-19 rapid test kit ALERT🌟🌟
Testing and Contact Tracing
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
Do you live in WI, MN or WA? You can get up to 5 free rapid tests sent to your household now (varies by State)! Here are the steps: 1. Go to sayyescovidhometest.org 2. Enter your zip code to confirm eligibility 3. Click on ‘Send Me My Tests’ button 4. Enter your address information and Read more…
Omicron-updated booster shots are now available in the US!
Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
The new, improved, omicron-specific vaccine formula is now on shelves across the US! So if you’ve been holding out, here’s your moment. The booster is recommended for *everyone* aged 12 and up, at least 2 months from their last dose. Yes, everyone. No if’s or then’s. Everyone over age 11. Two months from your last Read more…
Dear Pandemic Live Q&A 09-02-22
Reproductive Health Videos
Get the facts on birth control / contraception in this live Q&A session. Hosted by Those Nerdy Girls of Dear Pandemic with: * Alexandra Hall, MD: Family physician, lecturer & Reproductive Health Squad member at DP * Chana Davis, PhD: Geneticist, Fueled by Science founder & Contributing Writer at DP ➡️ Welcome and Intros (0:00-1:50) Read more…
Last Chance for US Households to Order Free Rapid Tests
Testing and Contact Tracing
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
LAST CHANCE for U.S. households to place an order for free COVID-19 rapid tests mailed straight to your door. According to the website, “Ordering through this program will be suspended on Friday, September 2 because Congress hasn’t provided additional funding to replenish the nation’s stockpile of tests.” Every home in the U.S. is eligible to Read more…
Recientemente tuvimos una publicación refutando los mitos de la vasectomía.
Posts en Español Reproductive Health
Heidi Schutz, PhD
Publicación aquí. Las gráficas que compartimos siguen este tema de mitos y fueron creadas por La Fundación Marie Stopes México @MarieStopesMexico y www.mariestopes.org.mx: Mitos y Realidades de la Vasectomía Partes I y II. Estas gráficas ayudan a distinguir entre mito o realidad en este método anticonceptivo. Las gráficas no fueron creadas por Querida Pandemia. Puede Read more…
I think I have a problem with my substance use. What can I do?
Health & Wellness Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
💁🏽 If you think you have a problem with how you are using substances (anything like marijuana, opioids, stimulants, or prescription medications used for other purposes), know that you are not alone. Rates of substance use* and/or drug overdose have increased since March 2020. There are many possible reasons for this including: isolation, lack of Read more…
In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, we would like to give a shout out to las nerdy girls at Querida Pandemia (QP), our Spanish language facebook site. Dr. Sandra Albrecht leads the team to make evidence-based science available and digestible in Spanish. With 50,000 followers and growing, the Spanish squad is reaching people with Read more…
“Why is the current breast feeding recommendation at least 2 years?
Families/Kids Reproductive HealthMK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
“Why is the current breast feeding recommendation at least 2 years? I feel like this puts a lot of pressure on moms (in a world that has enough ongoing pressures!)” –Karen from Madison, WI TL,DR: Individual breast/chest** feeding duration recommendations vary according to context and shared decision making involving parents, baby’s needs, their pediatric clinicians Read more…
Should I throw out my “expired” COVID-19 rapid antigen tests?
Testing and Contact Tracing
Chana Davis, PhD
A) Not so fast!🛑 Before you toss those tests, check online for an expiration date extension. There’s a good chance that the true expiration date is well beyond the date printed on the box. To hunt down extended expiration dates and understand why they can be moving targets, read on: In the United States, 13 Read more…
Is it safe to skip periods on birth control?
Reproductive Health
Alexandra Hall, MD
Yes, you can safely skip periods on hormonal birth control. Menstrual periods are often no fun. Aside from the hassle, they can also cause cramps, heavy bleeding, headaches, and mood symptoms. In severe cases, periods can be disabling, disrupting work, school, family life, and self-care. Wouldn’t it be great to just skip them? You actually Read more…
What can I do to help prevent suicide?
Mental Health
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
Content Warning: This post discusses the prevention of death by suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling, please know that there is help available. People can call, text 988 or chat here in the U.S. For TTY (teletypewriter) Users: Use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 988. Línea de Prevención del Suicidio Read more…
🌟🌟Free COVID-19 rapid test kit ALERT🌟🌟
Testing and Contact Tracing
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
Do you live in WI, MN or WA? You can get up to 5 free rapid tests sent to your household now (varies by State)! Here are the steps: 1. Go to sayyescovidhometest.org 2. Enter your zip code to confirm eligibility 3. Click on ‘Send Me My Tests’ button 4. Enter your address information and Read more…
Omicron-updated booster shots are now available in the US!
Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
The new, improved, omicron-specific vaccine formula is now on shelves across the US! So if you’ve been holding out, here’s your moment. The booster is recommended for *everyone* aged 12 and up, at least 2 months from their last dose. Yes, everyone. No if’s or then’s. Everyone over age 11. Two months from your last Read more…
Dear Pandemic Live Q&A 09-02-22
Reproductive Health Videos
Get the facts on birth control / contraception in this live Q&A session. Hosted by Those Nerdy Girls of Dear Pandemic with: * Alexandra Hall, MD: Family physician, lecturer & Reproductive Health Squad member at DP * Chana Davis, PhD: Geneticist, Fueled by Science founder & Contributing Writer at DP ➡️ Welcome and Intros (0:00-1:50) Read more…
Last Chance for US Households to Order Free Rapid Tests
Testing and Contact Tracing
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
LAST CHANCE for U.S. households to place an order for free COVID-19 rapid tests mailed straight to your door. According to the website, “Ordering through this program will be suspended on Friday, September 2 because Congress hasn’t provided additional funding to replenish the nation’s stockpile of tests.” Every home in the U.S. is eligible to Read more…
Recientemente tuvimos una publicación refutando los mitos de la vasectomía.
Posts en Español Reproductive Health
Heidi Schutz, PhD
Publicación aquí. Las gráficas que compartimos siguen este tema de mitos y fueron creadas por La Fundación Marie Stopes México @MarieStopesMexico y www.mariestopes.org.mx: Mitos y Realidades de la Vasectomía Partes I y II. Estas gráficas ayudan a distinguir entre mito o realidad en este método anticonceptivo. Las gráficas no fueron creadas por Querida Pandemia. Puede Read more…
I think I have a problem with my substance use. What can I do?
Health & Wellness Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
💁🏽 If you think you have a problem with how you are using substances (anything like marijuana, opioids, stimulants, or prescription medications used for other purposes), know that you are not alone. Rates of substance use* and/or drug overdose have increased since March 2020. There are many possible reasons for this including: isolation, lack of Read more…
“Why is the current breast feeding recommendation at least 2 years? I feel like this puts a lot of pressure on moms (in a world that has enough ongoing pressures!)” –Karen from Madison, WI TL,DR: Individual breast/chest** feeding duration recommendations vary according to context and shared decision making involving parents, baby’s needs, their pediatric clinicians Read more…
Should I throw out my “expired” COVID-19 rapid antigen tests?
Testing and Contact TracingChana Davis, PhD
A) Not so fast!🛑 Before you toss those tests, check online for an expiration date extension. There’s a good chance that the true expiration date is well beyond the date printed on the box. To hunt down extended expiration dates and understand why they can be moving targets, read on: In the United States, 13 Read more…
Is it safe to skip periods on birth control?
Reproductive Health
Alexandra Hall, MD
Yes, you can safely skip periods on hormonal birth control. Menstrual periods are often no fun. Aside from the hassle, they can also cause cramps, heavy bleeding, headaches, and mood symptoms. In severe cases, periods can be disabling, disrupting work, school, family life, and self-care. Wouldn’t it be great to just skip them? You actually Read more…
What can I do to help prevent suicide?
Mental Health
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
Content Warning: This post discusses the prevention of death by suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling, please know that there is help available. People can call, text 988 or chat here in the U.S. For TTY (teletypewriter) Users: Use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 988. Línea de Prevención del Suicidio Read more…
🌟🌟Free COVID-19 rapid test kit ALERT🌟🌟
Testing and Contact Tracing
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
Do you live in WI, MN or WA? You can get up to 5 free rapid tests sent to your household now (varies by State)! Here are the steps: 1. Go to sayyescovidhometest.org 2. Enter your zip code to confirm eligibility 3. Click on ‘Send Me My Tests’ button 4. Enter your address information and Read more…
Omicron-updated booster shots are now available in the US!
Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
The new, improved, omicron-specific vaccine formula is now on shelves across the US! So if you’ve been holding out, here’s your moment. The booster is recommended for *everyone* aged 12 and up, at least 2 months from their last dose. Yes, everyone. No if’s or then’s. Everyone over age 11. Two months from your last Read more…
Dear Pandemic Live Q&A 09-02-22
Reproductive Health Videos
Get the facts on birth control / contraception in this live Q&A session. Hosted by Those Nerdy Girls of Dear Pandemic with: * Alexandra Hall, MD: Family physician, lecturer & Reproductive Health Squad member at DP * Chana Davis, PhD: Geneticist, Fueled by Science founder & Contributing Writer at DP ➡️ Welcome and Intros (0:00-1:50) Read more…
Last Chance for US Households to Order Free Rapid Tests
Testing and Contact Tracing
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
LAST CHANCE for U.S. households to place an order for free COVID-19 rapid tests mailed straight to your door. According to the website, “Ordering through this program will be suspended on Friday, September 2 because Congress hasn’t provided additional funding to replenish the nation’s stockpile of tests.” Every home in the U.S. is eligible to Read more…
Recientemente tuvimos una publicación refutando los mitos de la vasectomía.
Posts en Español Reproductive Health
Heidi Schutz, PhD
Publicación aquí. Las gráficas que compartimos siguen este tema de mitos y fueron creadas por La Fundación Marie Stopes México @MarieStopesMexico y www.mariestopes.org.mx: Mitos y Realidades de la Vasectomía Partes I y II. Estas gráficas ayudan a distinguir entre mito o realidad en este método anticonceptivo. Las gráficas no fueron creadas por Querida Pandemia. Puede Read more…
I think I have a problem with my substance use. What can I do?
Health & Wellness Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
💁🏽 If you think you have a problem with how you are using substances (anything like marijuana, opioids, stimulants, or prescription medications used for other purposes), know that you are not alone. Rates of substance use* and/or drug overdose have increased since March 2020. There are many possible reasons for this including: isolation, lack of Read more…
A) Not so fast!🛑 Before you toss those tests, check online for an expiration date extension. There’s a good chance that the true expiration date is well beyond the date printed on the box. To hunt down extended expiration dates and understand why they can be moving targets, read on: In the United States, 13 Read more…
Is it safe to skip periods on birth control?
Reproductive HealthAlexandra Hall, MD
Yes, you can safely skip periods on hormonal birth control. Menstrual periods are often no fun. Aside from the hassle, they can also cause cramps, heavy bleeding, headaches, and mood symptoms. In severe cases, periods can be disabling, disrupting work, school, family life, and self-care. Wouldn’t it be great to just skip them? You actually Read more…
What can I do to help prevent suicide?
Mental Health
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
Content Warning: This post discusses the prevention of death by suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling, please know that there is help available. People can call, text 988 or chat here in the U.S. For TTY (teletypewriter) Users: Use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 988. Línea de Prevención del Suicidio Read more…
🌟🌟Free COVID-19 rapid test kit ALERT🌟🌟
Testing and Contact Tracing
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
Do you live in WI, MN or WA? You can get up to 5 free rapid tests sent to your household now (varies by State)! Here are the steps: 1. Go to sayyescovidhometest.org 2. Enter your zip code to confirm eligibility 3. Click on ‘Send Me My Tests’ button 4. Enter your address information and Read more…
Omicron-updated booster shots are now available in the US!
Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
The new, improved, omicron-specific vaccine formula is now on shelves across the US! So if you’ve been holding out, here’s your moment. The booster is recommended for *everyone* aged 12 and up, at least 2 months from their last dose. Yes, everyone. No if’s or then’s. Everyone over age 11. Two months from your last Read more…
Dear Pandemic Live Q&A 09-02-22
Reproductive Health Videos
Get the facts on birth control / contraception in this live Q&A session. Hosted by Those Nerdy Girls of Dear Pandemic with: * Alexandra Hall, MD: Family physician, lecturer & Reproductive Health Squad member at DP * Chana Davis, PhD: Geneticist, Fueled by Science founder & Contributing Writer at DP ➡️ Welcome and Intros (0:00-1:50) Read more…
Last Chance for US Households to Order Free Rapid Tests
Testing and Contact Tracing
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
LAST CHANCE for U.S. households to place an order for free COVID-19 rapid tests mailed straight to your door. According to the website, “Ordering through this program will be suspended on Friday, September 2 because Congress hasn’t provided additional funding to replenish the nation’s stockpile of tests.” Every home in the U.S. is eligible to Read more…
Recientemente tuvimos una publicación refutando los mitos de la vasectomía.
Posts en Español Reproductive Health
Heidi Schutz, PhD
Publicación aquí. Las gráficas que compartimos siguen este tema de mitos y fueron creadas por La Fundación Marie Stopes México @MarieStopesMexico y www.mariestopes.org.mx: Mitos y Realidades de la Vasectomía Partes I y II. Estas gráficas ayudan a distinguir entre mito o realidad en este método anticonceptivo. Las gráficas no fueron creadas por Querida Pandemia. Puede Read more…
I think I have a problem with my substance use. What can I do?
Health & Wellness Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
💁🏽 If you think you have a problem with how you are using substances (anything like marijuana, opioids, stimulants, or prescription medications used for other purposes), know that you are not alone. Rates of substance use* and/or drug overdose have increased since March 2020. There are many possible reasons for this including: isolation, lack of Read more…
Yes, you can safely skip periods on hormonal birth control. Menstrual periods are often no fun. Aside from the hassle, they can also cause cramps, heavy bleeding, headaches, and mood symptoms. In severe cases, periods can be disabling, disrupting work, school, family life, and self-care. Wouldn’t it be great to just skip them? You actually Read more…
What can I do to help prevent suicide?
Mental HealthMK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
Content Warning: This post discusses the prevention of death by suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling, please know that there is help available. People can call, text 988 or chat here in the U.S. For TTY (teletypewriter) Users: Use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 988. Línea de Prevención del Suicidio Read more…
🌟🌟Free COVID-19 rapid test kit ALERT🌟🌟
Testing and Contact Tracing
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
Do you live in WI, MN or WA? You can get up to 5 free rapid tests sent to your household now (varies by State)! Here are the steps: 1. Go to sayyescovidhometest.org 2. Enter your zip code to confirm eligibility 3. Click on ‘Send Me My Tests’ button 4. Enter your address information and Read more…
Omicron-updated booster shots are now available in the US!
Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
The new, improved, omicron-specific vaccine formula is now on shelves across the US! So if you’ve been holding out, here’s your moment. The booster is recommended for *everyone* aged 12 and up, at least 2 months from their last dose. Yes, everyone. No if’s or then’s. Everyone over age 11. Two months from your last Read more…
Dear Pandemic Live Q&A 09-02-22
Reproductive Health Videos
Get the facts on birth control / contraception in this live Q&A session. Hosted by Those Nerdy Girls of Dear Pandemic with: * Alexandra Hall, MD: Family physician, lecturer & Reproductive Health Squad member at DP * Chana Davis, PhD: Geneticist, Fueled by Science founder & Contributing Writer at DP ➡️ Welcome and Intros (0:00-1:50) Read more…
Last Chance for US Households to Order Free Rapid Tests
Testing and Contact Tracing
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
LAST CHANCE for U.S. households to place an order for free COVID-19 rapid tests mailed straight to your door. According to the website, “Ordering through this program will be suspended on Friday, September 2 because Congress hasn’t provided additional funding to replenish the nation’s stockpile of tests.” Every home in the U.S. is eligible to Read more…
Recientemente tuvimos una publicación refutando los mitos de la vasectomía.
Posts en Español Reproductive Health
Heidi Schutz, PhD
Publicación aquí. Las gráficas que compartimos siguen este tema de mitos y fueron creadas por La Fundación Marie Stopes México @MarieStopesMexico y www.mariestopes.org.mx: Mitos y Realidades de la Vasectomía Partes I y II. Estas gráficas ayudan a distinguir entre mito o realidad en este método anticonceptivo. Las gráficas no fueron creadas por Querida Pandemia. Puede Read more…
I think I have a problem with my substance use. What can I do?
Health & Wellness Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
💁🏽 If you think you have a problem with how you are using substances (anything like marijuana, opioids, stimulants, or prescription medications used for other purposes), know that you are not alone. Rates of substance use* and/or drug overdose have increased since March 2020. There are many possible reasons for this including: isolation, lack of Read more…
Content Warning: This post discusses the prevention of death by suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling, please know that there is help available. People can call, text 988 or chat here in the U.S. For TTY (teletypewriter) Users: Use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 988. Línea de Prevención del Suicidio Read more…
🌟🌟Free COVID-19 rapid test kit ALERT🌟🌟
Testing and Contact TracingAmanda Simanek, PhD MPH
Do you live in WI, MN or WA? You can get up to 5 free rapid tests sent to your household now (varies by State)! Here are the steps: 1. Go to sayyescovidhometest.org 2. Enter your zip code to confirm eligibility 3. Click on ‘Send Me My Tests’ button 4. Enter your address information and Read more…
Omicron-updated booster shots are now available in the US!
Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
The new, improved, omicron-specific vaccine formula is now on shelves across the US! So if you’ve been holding out, here’s your moment. The booster is recommended for *everyone* aged 12 and up, at least 2 months from their last dose. Yes, everyone. No if’s or then’s. Everyone over age 11. Two months from your last Read more…
Dear Pandemic Live Q&A 09-02-22
Reproductive Health Videos
Get the facts on birth control / contraception in this live Q&A session. Hosted by Those Nerdy Girls of Dear Pandemic with: * Alexandra Hall, MD: Family physician, lecturer & Reproductive Health Squad member at DP * Chana Davis, PhD: Geneticist, Fueled by Science founder & Contributing Writer at DP ➡️ Welcome and Intros (0:00-1:50) Read more…
Last Chance for US Households to Order Free Rapid Tests
Testing and Contact Tracing
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
LAST CHANCE for U.S. households to place an order for free COVID-19 rapid tests mailed straight to your door. According to the website, “Ordering through this program will be suspended on Friday, September 2 because Congress hasn’t provided additional funding to replenish the nation’s stockpile of tests.” Every home in the U.S. is eligible to Read more…
Recientemente tuvimos una publicación refutando los mitos de la vasectomía.
Posts en Español Reproductive Health
Heidi Schutz, PhD
Publicación aquí. Las gráficas que compartimos siguen este tema de mitos y fueron creadas por La Fundación Marie Stopes México @MarieStopesMexico y www.mariestopes.org.mx: Mitos y Realidades de la Vasectomía Partes I y II. Estas gráficas ayudan a distinguir entre mito o realidad en este método anticonceptivo. Las gráficas no fueron creadas por Querida Pandemia. Puede Read more…
I think I have a problem with my substance use. What can I do?
Health & Wellness Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
💁🏽 If you think you have a problem with how you are using substances (anything like marijuana, opioids, stimulants, or prescription medications used for other purposes), know that you are not alone. Rates of substance use* and/or drug overdose have increased since March 2020. There are many possible reasons for this including: isolation, lack of Read more…
Do you live in WI, MN or WA? You can get up to 5 free rapid tests sent to your household now (varies by State)! Here are the steps: 1. Go to sayyescovidhometest.org 2. Enter your zip code to confirm eligibility 3. Click on ‘Send Me My Tests’ button 4. Enter your address information and Read more…
Omicron-updated booster shots are now available in the US!
VaccinesMalia Jones, PhD MPH
The new, improved, omicron-specific vaccine formula is now on shelves across the US! So if you’ve been holding out, here’s your moment. The booster is recommended for *everyone* aged 12 and up, at least 2 months from their last dose. Yes, everyone. No if’s or then’s. Everyone over age 11. Two months from your last Read more…
Dear Pandemic Live Q&A 09-02-22
Reproductive Health Videos
Get the facts on birth control / contraception in this live Q&A session. Hosted by Those Nerdy Girls of Dear Pandemic with: * Alexandra Hall, MD: Family physician, lecturer & Reproductive Health Squad member at DP * Chana Davis, PhD: Geneticist, Fueled by Science founder & Contributing Writer at DP ➡️ Welcome and Intros (0:00-1:50) Read more…
Last Chance for US Households to Order Free Rapid Tests
Testing and Contact Tracing
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
LAST CHANCE for U.S. households to place an order for free COVID-19 rapid tests mailed straight to your door. According to the website, “Ordering through this program will be suspended on Friday, September 2 because Congress hasn’t provided additional funding to replenish the nation’s stockpile of tests.” Every home in the U.S. is eligible to Read more…
Recientemente tuvimos una publicación refutando los mitos de la vasectomía.
Posts en Español Reproductive Health
Heidi Schutz, PhD
Publicación aquí. Las gráficas que compartimos siguen este tema de mitos y fueron creadas por La Fundación Marie Stopes México @MarieStopesMexico y www.mariestopes.org.mx: Mitos y Realidades de la Vasectomía Partes I y II. Estas gráficas ayudan a distinguir entre mito o realidad en este método anticonceptivo. Las gráficas no fueron creadas por Querida Pandemia. Puede Read more…
I think I have a problem with my substance use. What can I do?
Health & Wellness Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
💁🏽 If you think you have a problem with how you are using substances (anything like marijuana, opioids, stimulants, or prescription medications used for other purposes), know that you are not alone. Rates of substance use* and/or drug overdose have increased since March 2020. There are many possible reasons for this including: isolation, lack of Read more…
The new, improved, omicron-specific vaccine formula is now on shelves across the US! So if you’ve been holding out, here’s your moment. The booster is recommended for *everyone* aged 12 and up, at least 2 months from their last dose. Yes, everyone. No if’s or then’s. Everyone over age 11. Two months from your last Read more…
Dear Pandemic Live Q&A 09-02-22
Reproductive Health VideosGet the facts on birth control / contraception in this live Q&A session. Hosted by Those Nerdy Girls of Dear Pandemic with: * Alexandra Hall, MD: Family physician, lecturer & Reproductive Health Squad member at DP * Chana Davis, PhD: Geneticist, Fueled by Science founder & Contributing Writer at DP ➡️ Welcome and Intros (0:00-1:50) Read more…
Last Chance for US Households to Order Free Rapid Tests
Testing and Contact TracingJennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
LAST CHANCE for U.S. households to place an order for free COVID-19 rapid tests mailed straight to your door. According to the website, “Ordering through this program will be suspended on Friday, September 2 because Congress hasn’t provided additional funding to replenish the nation’s stockpile of tests.” Every home in the U.S. is eligible to Read more…
Recientemente tuvimos una publicación refutando los mitos de la vasectomía.
Posts en Español Reproductive Health
Heidi Schutz, PhD
Publicación aquí. Las gráficas que compartimos siguen este tema de mitos y fueron creadas por La Fundación Marie Stopes México @MarieStopesMexico y www.mariestopes.org.mx: Mitos y Realidades de la Vasectomía Partes I y II. Estas gráficas ayudan a distinguir entre mito o realidad en este método anticonceptivo. Las gráficas no fueron creadas por Querida Pandemia. Puede Read more…
I think I have a problem with my substance use. What can I do?
Health & Wellness Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
💁🏽 If you think you have a problem with how you are using substances (anything like marijuana, opioids, stimulants, or prescription medications used for other purposes), know that you are not alone. Rates of substance use* and/or drug overdose have increased since March 2020. There are many possible reasons for this including: isolation, lack of Read more…
LAST CHANCE for U.S. households to place an order for free COVID-19 rapid tests mailed straight to your door. According to the website, “Ordering through this program will be suspended on Friday, September 2 because Congress hasn’t provided additional funding to replenish the nation’s stockpile of tests.” Every home in the U.S. is eligible to Read more…
Recientemente tuvimos una publicación refutando los mitos de la vasectomía.
Posts en Español Reproductive HealthHeidi Schutz, PhD
Publicación aquí. Las gráficas que compartimos siguen este tema de mitos y fueron creadas por La Fundación Marie Stopes México @MarieStopesMexico y www.mariestopes.org.mx: Mitos y Realidades de la Vasectomía Partes I y II. Estas gráficas ayudan a distinguir entre mito o realidad en este método anticonceptivo. Las gráficas no fueron creadas por Querida Pandemia. Puede Read more…
I think I have a problem with my substance use. What can I do?
Health & Wellness Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
💁🏽 If you think you have a problem with how you are using substances (anything like marijuana, opioids, stimulants, or prescription medications used for other purposes), know that you are not alone. Rates of substance use* and/or drug overdose have increased since March 2020. There are many possible reasons for this including: isolation, lack of Read more…
Publicación aquí. Las gráficas que compartimos siguen este tema de mitos y fueron creadas por La Fundación Marie Stopes México @MarieStopesMexico y www.mariestopes.org.mx: Mitos y Realidades de la Vasectomía Partes I y II. Estas gráficas ayudan a distinguir entre mito o realidad en este método anticonceptivo. Las gráficas no fueron creadas por Querida Pandemia. Puede Read more…
I think I have a problem with my substance use. What can I do?
Health & Wellness Mental HealthAparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
💁🏽 If you think you have a problem with how you are using substances (anything like marijuana, opioids, stimulants, or prescription medications used for other purposes), know that you are not alone. Rates of substance use* and/or drug overdose have increased since March 2020. There are many possible reasons for this including: isolation, lack of Read more…
💁🏽 If you think you have a problem with how you are using substances (anything like marijuana, opioids, stimulants, or prescription medications used for other purposes), know that you are not alone. Rates of substance use* and/or drug overdose have increased since March 2020. There are many possible reasons for this including: isolation, lack of Read more…
