What’s going on with the rise in SARS-CoV-2 cases in Spain? It sounds really bad.
Biology/Immunity Data and Metrics Infection and Spread
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Q: Since they were already hit hard once, shouldn’t they have some herd immunity? A: Spain has seen an alarming increase in confirmed cases since mid-July, even surpassing the U.S. in daily cases per capita. But so far, deaths have only ticked up slightly compared to the height of their epidemic in March and April Read more…
Nerdies in the News
Update on Herd Immunity
Biology/Immunity Infection and Spread Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Update: We know there is on-going chatter about herd immunity. We are re-posting the explainer below, as little has changed as far as the assumptions for what it would take to achieve “natural” herd immunity. TL;DR: it’s bleak. Even at a theoretically lower threshold (50% vs 70%), the expected number of deaths is devastating. So Read more…
I hear there has been a confirmed case of SARS-CoV-2 re-infection in Hong Kong?! How worried should I be?
Biology/Immunity Infection and Spread
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Not very. In the words of immunologist Dr. Akiko Iwasaki, “This is no cause for alarm – this is a textbook example of how immunity should work.” What do we know? In a press release yesterday, researchers described the first confirmed case of re-infection in a 33-year old Hong Kong man returning from Spain. Read more…
What are the top COVID-19 myths that persist in August 2020?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: Good news, Scientific American has put together a top myth list to help you combat misinformation. We briefly summarize below. Myth 1: SARS CoV-2 was made in a lab. FALSE-The sequence of this pathogen’s emergence is similar to the trajectory of previously studied coronaviruses. Myth 2: Elites spread the virus. FALSE-There is no evidence Read more…
Maybe this increase in cases is good…. aren’t we getting closer to herd immunity?
Biology/Immunity Data and Metrics Infection and Spread
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: NO and NO! It’s been a while since we touched on herd immunity, so first some quick review. If we think of SARS-CoV-2 infections as sparks, uninfected people are the fuel. The very basic idea of herd immunity is that individuals who are already immune–either through previous infection or a vaccine–act as a “firewall” Read more…
Tell me again, will herd immunity work to save us all from COVID-19?
Biology/Immunity Infection and Spread Uncertainty and Misinformation
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: The quick answer: NO. It is likely that herd immunity (when a large portion of the population has immunity to an infectious disease, thus forming a protective layer, a cushion if you will, to stop the infection from reaching people who do not have immunity) will not work with COVID-19. This is not to Read more…
How high a priority is it to get my kid to the pediatrician’s office for routine vaccines? Is it safe to go there?!?
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: High priority. Super high. *Please* try to keep your kids up-to-date on their vaccination schedule. It’s better for them, and better for all, but there is evidence that coverage is slipping as parents skip or delay well-child visits. Wrapping up our weekend special series on kids + COVID with an up-close look at a Read more…
What actually is herd immunity anyway?
Biology/Immunity Infection and Spread
A: The term “herd immunity,” also sometimes called community immunity, refers to a situation where a lot of people in a population are not susceptible to a virus–either because they have already had it and are unlikely to get it again, or because they’ve been vaccinated. That is to say, their immune systems have been Read more…
Nerdy Girls Live 4/20/20
Infection and Spread Staying Safe Testing and Contact Tracing Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
COVID-19 issues like daycare, herd immunity, vaccines, social circles, testing, and more are addressed by Dear Pandemic Nerdy Girls Malia Jones, PhD, MPH, Dr. Lindsey Leininger, PhD, Dr. Jenn Dowd, PhD, and Amanda M. Simanek, PhD, MPH. From Dear Pandemic FB Live Q&A on 4/20/20. https://youtu.be/NLOSsSZfld8 Link to original FB post
Should I seek out COVID infection to “get it over with?”
Infection and Spread
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Hard pass. Epidemiologist Greta Bauer explains why intentional infection is a *very* bad idea in this informative NYTimes write-up. Highlights: Even “mild” cases aren’t so mild; intentional infection is NOT an effective shortcut to herd immunity. Link to original FB post
Q: Since they were already hit hard once, shouldn’t they have some herd immunity? A: Spain has seen an alarming increase in confirmed cases since mid-July, even surpassing the U.S. in daily cases per capita. But so far, deaths have only ticked up slightly compared to the height of their epidemic in March and April Read more…
Nerdies in the News
Update on Herd Immunity
Biology/Immunity Infection and Spread VaccinesJennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Update: We know there is on-going chatter about herd immunity. We are re-posting the explainer below, as little has changed as far as the assumptions for what it would take to achieve “natural” herd immunity. TL;DR: it’s bleak. Even at a theoretically lower threshold (50% vs 70%), the expected number of deaths is devastating. So Read more…
I hear there has been a confirmed case of SARS-CoV-2 re-infection in Hong Kong?! How worried should I be?
Biology/Immunity Infection and Spread
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Not very. In the words of immunologist Dr. Akiko Iwasaki, “This is no cause for alarm – this is a textbook example of how immunity should work.” What do we know? In a press release yesterday, researchers described the first confirmed case of re-infection in a 33-year old Hong Kong man returning from Spain. Read more…
What are the top COVID-19 myths that persist in August 2020?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: Good news, Scientific American has put together a top myth list to help you combat misinformation. We briefly summarize below. Myth 1: SARS CoV-2 was made in a lab. FALSE-The sequence of this pathogen’s emergence is similar to the trajectory of previously studied coronaviruses. Myth 2: Elites spread the virus. FALSE-There is no evidence Read more…
Maybe this increase in cases is good…. aren’t we getting closer to herd immunity?
Biology/Immunity Data and Metrics Infection and Spread
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: NO and NO! It’s been a while since we touched on herd immunity, so first some quick review. If we think of SARS-CoV-2 infections as sparks, uninfected people are the fuel. The very basic idea of herd immunity is that individuals who are already immune–either through previous infection or a vaccine–act as a “firewall” Read more…
Tell me again, will herd immunity work to save us all from COVID-19?
Biology/Immunity Infection and Spread Uncertainty and Misinformation
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: The quick answer: NO. It is likely that herd immunity (when a large portion of the population has immunity to an infectious disease, thus forming a protective layer, a cushion if you will, to stop the infection from reaching people who do not have immunity) will not work with COVID-19. This is not to Read more…
How high a priority is it to get my kid to the pediatrician’s office for routine vaccines? Is it safe to go there?!?
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: High priority. Super high. *Please* try to keep your kids up-to-date on their vaccination schedule. It’s better for them, and better for all, but there is evidence that coverage is slipping as parents skip or delay well-child visits. Wrapping up our weekend special series on kids + COVID with an up-close look at a Read more…
What actually is herd immunity anyway?
Biology/Immunity Infection and Spread
A: The term “herd immunity,” also sometimes called community immunity, refers to a situation where a lot of people in a population are not susceptible to a virus–either because they have already had it and are unlikely to get it again, or because they’ve been vaccinated. That is to say, their immune systems have been Read more…
Nerdy Girls Live 4/20/20
Infection and Spread Staying Safe Testing and Contact Tracing Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
COVID-19 issues like daycare, herd immunity, vaccines, social circles, testing, and more are addressed by Dear Pandemic Nerdy Girls Malia Jones, PhD, MPH, Dr. Lindsey Leininger, PhD, Dr. Jenn Dowd, PhD, and Amanda M. Simanek, PhD, MPH. From Dear Pandemic FB Live Q&A on 4/20/20. https://youtu.be/NLOSsSZfld8 Link to original FB post
Should I seek out COVID infection to “get it over with?”
Infection and Spread
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Hard pass. Epidemiologist Greta Bauer explains why intentional infection is a *very* bad idea in this informative NYTimes write-up. Highlights: Even “mild” cases aren’t so mild; intentional infection is NOT an effective shortcut to herd immunity. Link to original FB post
Update: We know there is on-going chatter about herd immunity. We are re-posting the explainer below, as little has changed as far as the assumptions for what it would take to achieve “natural” herd immunity. TL;DR: it’s bleak. Even at a theoretically lower threshold (50% vs 70%), the expected number of deaths is devastating. So Read more…
I hear there has been a confirmed case of SARS-CoV-2 re-infection in Hong Kong?! How worried should I be?
Biology/Immunity Infection and SpreadJennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Not very. In the words of immunologist Dr. Akiko Iwasaki, “This is no cause for alarm – this is a textbook example of how immunity should work.” What do we know? In a press release yesterday, researchers described the first confirmed case of re-infection in a 33-year old Hong Kong man returning from Spain. Read more…
What are the top COVID-19 myths that persist in August 2020?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: Good news, Scientific American has put together a top myth list to help you combat misinformation. We briefly summarize below. Myth 1: SARS CoV-2 was made in a lab. FALSE-The sequence of this pathogen’s emergence is similar to the trajectory of previously studied coronaviruses. Myth 2: Elites spread the virus. FALSE-There is no evidence Read more…
Maybe this increase in cases is good…. aren’t we getting closer to herd immunity?
Biology/Immunity Data and Metrics Infection and Spread
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: NO and NO! It’s been a while since we touched on herd immunity, so first some quick review. If we think of SARS-CoV-2 infections as sparks, uninfected people are the fuel. The very basic idea of herd immunity is that individuals who are already immune–either through previous infection or a vaccine–act as a “firewall” Read more…
Tell me again, will herd immunity work to save us all from COVID-19?
Biology/Immunity Infection and Spread Uncertainty and Misinformation
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: The quick answer: NO. It is likely that herd immunity (when a large portion of the population has immunity to an infectious disease, thus forming a protective layer, a cushion if you will, to stop the infection from reaching people who do not have immunity) will not work with COVID-19. This is not to Read more…
How high a priority is it to get my kid to the pediatrician’s office for routine vaccines? Is it safe to go there?!?
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: High priority. Super high. *Please* try to keep your kids up-to-date on their vaccination schedule. It’s better for them, and better for all, but there is evidence that coverage is slipping as parents skip or delay well-child visits. Wrapping up our weekend special series on kids + COVID with an up-close look at a Read more…
What actually is herd immunity anyway?
Biology/Immunity Infection and Spread
A: The term “herd immunity,” also sometimes called community immunity, refers to a situation where a lot of people in a population are not susceptible to a virus–either because they have already had it and are unlikely to get it again, or because they’ve been vaccinated. That is to say, their immune systems have been Read more…
Nerdy Girls Live 4/20/20
Infection and Spread Staying Safe Testing and Contact Tracing Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
COVID-19 issues like daycare, herd immunity, vaccines, social circles, testing, and more are addressed by Dear Pandemic Nerdy Girls Malia Jones, PhD, MPH, Dr. Lindsey Leininger, PhD, Dr. Jenn Dowd, PhD, and Amanda M. Simanek, PhD, MPH. From Dear Pandemic FB Live Q&A on 4/20/20. https://youtu.be/NLOSsSZfld8 Link to original FB post
Should I seek out COVID infection to “get it over with?”
Infection and Spread
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Hard pass. Epidemiologist Greta Bauer explains why intentional infection is a *very* bad idea in this informative NYTimes write-up. Highlights: Even “mild” cases aren’t so mild; intentional infection is NOT an effective shortcut to herd immunity. Link to original FB post
A: Not very. In the words of immunologist Dr. Akiko Iwasaki, “This is no cause for alarm – this is a textbook example of how immunity should work.” What do we know? In a press release yesterday, researchers described the first confirmed case of re-infection in a 33-year old Hong Kong man returning from Spain. Read more…
What are the top COVID-19 myths that persist in August 2020?
Uncertainty and MisinformationAparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: Good news, Scientific American has put together a top myth list to help you combat misinformation. We briefly summarize below. Myth 1: SARS CoV-2 was made in a lab. FALSE-The sequence of this pathogen’s emergence is similar to the trajectory of previously studied coronaviruses. Myth 2: Elites spread the virus. FALSE-There is no evidence Read more…
Maybe this increase in cases is good…. aren’t we getting closer to herd immunity?
Biology/Immunity Data and Metrics Infection and Spread
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: NO and NO! It’s been a while since we touched on herd immunity, so first some quick review. If we think of SARS-CoV-2 infections as sparks, uninfected people are the fuel. The very basic idea of herd immunity is that individuals who are already immune–either through previous infection or a vaccine–act as a “firewall” Read more…
Tell me again, will herd immunity work to save us all from COVID-19?
Biology/Immunity Infection and Spread Uncertainty and Misinformation
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: The quick answer: NO. It is likely that herd immunity (when a large portion of the population has immunity to an infectious disease, thus forming a protective layer, a cushion if you will, to stop the infection from reaching people who do not have immunity) will not work with COVID-19. This is not to Read more…
How high a priority is it to get my kid to the pediatrician’s office for routine vaccines? Is it safe to go there?!?
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: High priority. Super high. *Please* try to keep your kids up-to-date on their vaccination schedule. It’s better for them, and better for all, but there is evidence that coverage is slipping as parents skip or delay well-child visits. Wrapping up our weekend special series on kids + COVID with an up-close look at a Read more…
What actually is herd immunity anyway?
Biology/Immunity Infection and Spread
A: The term “herd immunity,” also sometimes called community immunity, refers to a situation where a lot of people in a population are not susceptible to a virus–either because they have already had it and are unlikely to get it again, or because they’ve been vaccinated. That is to say, their immune systems have been Read more…
Nerdy Girls Live 4/20/20
Infection and Spread Staying Safe Testing and Contact Tracing Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
COVID-19 issues like daycare, herd immunity, vaccines, social circles, testing, and more are addressed by Dear Pandemic Nerdy Girls Malia Jones, PhD, MPH, Dr. Lindsey Leininger, PhD, Dr. Jenn Dowd, PhD, and Amanda M. Simanek, PhD, MPH. From Dear Pandemic FB Live Q&A on 4/20/20. https://youtu.be/NLOSsSZfld8 Link to original FB post
Should I seek out COVID infection to “get it over with?”
Infection and Spread
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Hard pass. Epidemiologist Greta Bauer explains why intentional infection is a *very* bad idea in this informative NYTimes write-up. Highlights: Even “mild” cases aren’t so mild; intentional infection is NOT an effective shortcut to herd immunity. Link to original FB post
A: Good news, Scientific American has put together a top myth list to help you combat misinformation. We briefly summarize below. Myth 1: SARS CoV-2 was made in a lab. FALSE-The sequence of this pathogen’s emergence is similar to the trajectory of previously studied coronaviruses. Myth 2: Elites spread the virus. FALSE-There is no evidence Read more…
Maybe this increase in cases is good…. aren’t we getting closer to herd immunity?
Biology/Immunity Data and Metrics Infection and SpreadJennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: NO and NO! It’s been a while since we touched on herd immunity, so first some quick review. If we think of SARS-CoV-2 infections as sparks, uninfected people are the fuel. The very basic idea of herd immunity is that individuals who are already immune–either through previous infection or a vaccine–act as a “firewall” Read more…
Tell me again, will herd immunity work to save us all from COVID-19?
Biology/Immunity Infection and Spread Uncertainty and Misinformation
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: The quick answer: NO. It is likely that herd immunity (when a large portion of the population has immunity to an infectious disease, thus forming a protective layer, a cushion if you will, to stop the infection from reaching people who do not have immunity) will not work with COVID-19. This is not to Read more…
How high a priority is it to get my kid to the pediatrician’s office for routine vaccines? Is it safe to go there?!?
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: High priority. Super high. *Please* try to keep your kids up-to-date on their vaccination schedule. It’s better for them, and better for all, but there is evidence that coverage is slipping as parents skip or delay well-child visits. Wrapping up our weekend special series on kids + COVID with an up-close look at a Read more…
What actually is herd immunity anyway?
Biology/Immunity Infection and Spread
A: The term “herd immunity,” also sometimes called community immunity, refers to a situation where a lot of people in a population are not susceptible to a virus–either because they have already had it and are unlikely to get it again, or because they’ve been vaccinated. That is to say, their immune systems have been Read more…
Nerdy Girls Live 4/20/20
Infection and Spread Staying Safe Testing and Contact Tracing Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
COVID-19 issues like daycare, herd immunity, vaccines, social circles, testing, and more are addressed by Dear Pandemic Nerdy Girls Malia Jones, PhD, MPH, Dr. Lindsey Leininger, PhD, Dr. Jenn Dowd, PhD, and Amanda M. Simanek, PhD, MPH. From Dear Pandemic FB Live Q&A on 4/20/20. https://youtu.be/NLOSsSZfld8 Link to original FB post
Should I seek out COVID infection to “get it over with?”
Infection and Spread
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Hard pass. Epidemiologist Greta Bauer explains why intentional infection is a *very* bad idea in this informative NYTimes write-up. Highlights: Even “mild” cases aren’t so mild; intentional infection is NOT an effective shortcut to herd immunity. Link to original FB post
A: NO and NO! It’s been a while since we touched on herd immunity, so first some quick review. If we think of SARS-CoV-2 infections as sparks, uninfected people are the fuel. The very basic idea of herd immunity is that individuals who are already immune–either through previous infection or a vaccine–act as a “firewall” Read more…
Tell me again, will herd immunity work to save us all from COVID-19?
Biology/Immunity Infection and Spread Uncertainty and MisinformationAparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: The quick answer: NO. It is likely that herd immunity (when a large portion of the population has immunity to an infectious disease, thus forming a protective layer, a cushion if you will, to stop the infection from reaching people who do not have immunity) will not work with COVID-19. This is not to Read more…
How high a priority is it to get my kid to the pediatrician’s office for routine vaccines? Is it safe to go there?!?
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: High priority. Super high. *Please* try to keep your kids up-to-date on their vaccination schedule. It’s better for them, and better for all, but there is evidence that coverage is slipping as parents skip or delay well-child visits. Wrapping up our weekend special series on kids + COVID with an up-close look at a Read more…
What actually is herd immunity anyway?
Biology/Immunity Infection and Spread
A: The term “herd immunity,” also sometimes called community immunity, refers to a situation where a lot of people in a population are not susceptible to a virus–either because they have already had it and are unlikely to get it again, or because they’ve been vaccinated. That is to say, their immune systems have been Read more…
Nerdy Girls Live 4/20/20
Infection and Spread Staying Safe Testing and Contact Tracing Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
COVID-19 issues like daycare, herd immunity, vaccines, social circles, testing, and more are addressed by Dear Pandemic Nerdy Girls Malia Jones, PhD, MPH, Dr. Lindsey Leininger, PhD, Dr. Jenn Dowd, PhD, and Amanda M. Simanek, PhD, MPH. From Dear Pandemic FB Live Q&A on 4/20/20. https://youtu.be/NLOSsSZfld8 Link to original FB post
Should I seek out COVID infection to “get it over with?”
Infection and Spread
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Hard pass. Epidemiologist Greta Bauer explains why intentional infection is a *very* bad idea in this informative NYTimes write-up. Highlights: Even “mild” cases aren’t so mild; intentional infection is NOT an effective shortcut to herd immunity. Link to original FB post
A: The quick answer: NO. It is likely that herd immunity (when a large portion of the population has immunity to an infectious disease, thus forming a protective layer, a cushion if you will, to stop the infection from reaching people who do not have immunity) will not work with COVID-19. This is not to Read more…
How high a priority is it to get my kid to the pediatrician’s office for routine vaccines? Is it safe to go there?!?
Families/Kids Staying SafeAlison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: High priority. Super high. *Please* try to keep your kids up-to-date on their vaccination schedule. It’s better for them, and better for all, but there is evidence that coverage is slipping as parents skip or delay well-child visits. Wrapping up our weekend special series on kids + COVID with an up-close look at a Read more…
What actually is herd immunity anyway?
Biology/Immunity Infection and Spread
A: The term “herd immunity,” also sometimes called community immunity, refers to a situation where a lot of people in a population are not susceptible to a virus–either because they have already had it and are unlikely to get it again, or because they’ve been vaccinated. That is to say, their immune systems have been Read more…
Nerdy Girls Live 4/20/20
Infection and Spread Staying Safe Testing and Contact Tracing Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
COVID-19 issues like daycare, herd immunity, vaccines, social circles, testing, and more are addressed by Dear Pandemic Nerdy Girls Malia Jones, PhD, MPH, Dr. Lindsey Leininger, PhD, Dr. Jenn Dowd, PhD, and Amanda M. Simanek, PhD, MPH. From Dear Pandemic FB Live Q&A on 4/20/20. https://youtu.be/NLOSsSZfld8 Link to original FB post
Should I seek out COVID infection to “get it over with?”
Infection and Spread
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Hard pass. Epidemiologist Greta Bauer explains why intentional infection is a *very* bad idea in this informative NYTimes write-up. Highlights: Even “mild” cases aren’t so mild; intentional infection is NOT an effective shortcut to herd immunity. Link to original FB post
A: High priority. Super high. *Please* try to keep your kids up-to-date on their vaccination schedule. It’s better for them, and better for all, but there is evidence that coverage is slipping as parents skip or delay well-child visits. Wrapping up our weekend special series on kids + COVID with an up-close look at a Read more…
What actually is herd immunity anyway?
Biology/Immunity Infection and SpreadA: The term “herd immunity,” also sometimes called community immunity, refers to a situation where a lot of people in a population are not susceptible to a virus–either because they have already had it and are unlikely to get it again, or because they’ve been vaccinated. That is to say, their immune systems have been Read more…
Nerdy Girls Live 4/20/20
Infection and Spread Staying Safe Testing and Contact Tracing Vaccines VideosMalia Jones, PhD MPH
COVID-19 issues like daycare, herd immunity, vaccines, social circles, testing, and more are addressed by Dear Pandemic Nerdy Girls Malia Jones, PhD, MPH, Dr. Lindsey Leininger, PhD, Dr. Jenn Dowd, PhD, and Amanda M. Simanek, PhD, MPH. From Dear Pandemic FB Live Q&A on 4/20/20. https://youtu.be/NLOSsSZfld8 Link to original FB post
Should I seek out COVID infection to “get it over with?”
Infection and Spread
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Hard pass. Epidemiologist Greta Bauer explains why intentional infection is a *very* bad idea in this informative NYTimes write-up. Highlights: Even “mild” cases aren’t so mild; intentional infection is NOT an effective shortcut to herd immunity. Link to original FB post
COVID-19 issues like daycare, herd immunity, vaccines, social circles, testing, and more are addressed by Dear Pandemic Nerdy Girls Malia Jones, PhD, MPH, Dr. Lindsey Leininger, PhD, Dr. Jenn Dowd, PhD, and Amanda M. Simanek, PhD, MPH. From Dear Pandemic FB Live Q&A on 4/20/20. https://youtu.be/NLOSsSZfld8 Link to original FB post
Should I seek out COVID infection to “get it over with?”
Infection and SpreadLindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Hard pass. Epidemiologist Greta Bauer explains why intentional infection is a *very* bad idea in this informative NYTimes write-up. Highlights: Even “mild” cases aren’t so mild; intentional infection is NOT an effective shortcut to herd immunity. Link to original FB post
A: Hard pass. Epidemiologist Greta Bauer explains why intentional infection is a *very* bad idea in this informative NYTimes write-up. Highlights: Even “mild” cases aren’t so mild; intentional infection is NOT an effective shortcut to herd immunity. Link to original FB post
