I thought that Peru was one of the first countries to go into lockdown. What is the situation there now?
Data and Metrics Infection and Spread
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: Peru has one of the highest excess death rates in the world and more than 47,000 people in Peru have died from COVID-19 as of March 2021 with excess deaths at nearly 2,600 per million (from a population of 32 million). How did this happen? TL; DR: Controlling COVID-19 requires many public health measures Read more…
¿Qué está pasando con la segunda ola de COVID-19 en Brasil?
Infection and Spread Posts en Español
Alejandra Silva Hernández, Spanish Translation
R: Mucho y nada bueno. Brasil ocupa el segundo lugar después de EE.UU. en términos de nuevos casos diarios y muertes totales, pero tiene una población mucho menor. Ahora se considera que Brasil es el epicentro de la pandemia en el mundo. En los últimos días, Brasil ha superado casi 4,000 muertes relacionadas con COVID-19 Read more…
Do we have any data on vaccine side effects from V-safe?
Vaccines
Verdena Jennings, DO
A: Yes. V-safe is a smartphone app from the CDC designed to help us monitor vaccine safety for people who get the vaccine outside of clinical trials—like most of us. People who got the vaccine can report their side effects. Keep in mind that the data in V-safe are self-reported. Results are available through the Read more…
Ya que esté vacunada, ¿puedo transmitirle los anticuerpos a mi bebé amamantando?
Families/Kids Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
P: Ya que esté vacunada, ¿puedo transmitirle los anticuerpos a mi bebé amamantando? ¿La leche materna congelada después de la vacuna también beneficiaría a otros miembros de la familia? R: Sí, tenemos evidencia preliminar -limitada- de que la leche materna puede proveer cierta protección contra el SARS CoV-2 a su bebé. Tristemente, aún no tenemos Read more…
The local bar is now open for indoor drinks. Is this a good idea?
Socializing Staying Safe
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: Safer options exist, especially if you are not vaccinated. It is hard to maintain masks, distance, and airflow inside a bar, especially after a few drinks. COVID-19 cases spread at the bar have a way of traveling through the community and affecting many. A recent study identified 46 cases of COVID-19 linked to one Read more…
Do we know more about whether the vaccines reduce transmission?
Infection and Spread Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: YES! Evidence continues to mount that the vaccines DO IN FACT REDUCE ASYMPTOMATIC INFECTIONS. ➡️ While the Nerdy Girls are still dreaming of a world where transmission was explicitly tested in the clinical trials (call us next time☎️), the data pouring in from around the world strongly suggests that the vaccines are very good Read more…
I got the J&J shot and now I’m freaking out… what should I do?
Mental Health Staying Safe Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: We understand you may be fearful. Here’s what you need to do if you recently got the J&J vaccine. 1️⃣ Watch for the specific symptoms: severe headache, abdominal pain (belly or gut), leg pain, or shortness of breath. If you have any of these symptoms up to a month after receiving the J&J vaccine, Read more…
¿Los niños pueden padecer de COVID-19 prolongado?
Clinical Symptoms Families/Kids Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
R: Aún no se sabe, pero puede ser posible. “COVID prolongado” es cuando las personas continúan teniendo síntomas durante semanas o incluso meses. Hay algunos informes de casos de niños que tienen síntomas prolongados después de una presunta infección por COVID-19 y se necesita mucha más investigación para determinar con qué frecuencia sucede esto, por Read more…
Can I get the COVID-19 vaccine if I am fasting for Ramadan?
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Yes, you can and Ramadan Mubarak! Islamic leaders and scholars agree that getting the COVID-19 vaccine does not break the fast for Ramadan. Read on for more answers to your questions about Ramadan and the COVID-19 vaccine. Ramadan is a holy month for Muslims and is observed by fasting from dawn to sunset. Many Read more…
How many US children have lost a parent to COVID-19?
Data and Metrics Families/Kids
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
TL; DR. About 40,000 children (ages 0-17) in the US have lost a parent to COVID-19. Today, we interview Nerdy Guest Dr. Rachel Kidman to discuss her recent research on this topic. Dr. Kidman is an Associate Professor at Stony Brook University and teaches in their Program in Public Health. She is a social epidemiologist Read more…
Do I still have to wear a mask outside?
Infection and Spread Masks
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: It depends. Remember that outside is much safer, but it’s not magic! ☀️ We’re all anxious to get outdoors as the weather improves. Shedding our masks along with our long pants is SO tempting. Because SARS-CoV-2 is most often spread through “swapping air” with others, ventilation is a key factor in transmission. 💨Outdoor air Read more…
Conoce a las Nerdy Girls – Dra. Shoshana Aronowitz
Posts en Español Uncategorized
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
En esta edición de la serie de “Conoce a las Nerdy Girls”, les presentamos a la Dra. Shoshana Aronowitz, PhD, FNP-BC, MSN, RN. La Dra. Aronowitz es una investigadora y enfermera que estudia el acceso al tratamiento por el abuso de sustancias, la entrega innovadora de suministros para la reducción de daños, las disparidades raciales Read more…
What is happening with a second wave of COVID-19 in Brazil?
Infection and Spread
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: A lot and it is not good. Brazil is second to the U.S. in terms of new daily cases and total deaths, but has a much smaller population. Brazil is now considered to be the epicenter of the pandemic. 👩⚕️ Over the past few days, Brazil has surpassed nearly 4,000 COVID-19 related deaths per Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Infection and Spread School Staying Safe Testing and Contact Tracing Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
In this live Q&A, we’re teaming up with our science gal-pals at the Unbiased Science Podcast, Drs. Andrea Love and Jessica Steier! We’ll be answering reader questions about antibody testing after vaccination, viral variants & kids, #thrifting, and whether your COVID-19 vaccine can make you test positive for COVID. https://www.facebook.com/unbiasedscipod/ ➡️ Welcome, Intros, and Comments Read more…
Is there some benefit to people publicly trumpeting it once they’ve been vaccinated, say, by donning stickers, buttons, bumper stickers, etc.?
Vaccines
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: Yes, tasteful trumpeting could improve COVID-19 vaccination uptake by activating behavioral pathways. Images and stories are powerful tools in motivating social behavior. Stickers and other public displays of individual behavior can promote collective action (Think “I Voted” stickers). When trumpeting your vaccine, remain respectful of others with different perspectives and those who continue to Read more…
¿Cuál es la mejor vacuna?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Daisey Velazquez, Spanish Translation
R: En pocas palabras, la que pueda recibir hoy. Hemos recibido muchas preguntas acerca de si se recomienda una vacuna sobre las otras. Todas las vacunas son eficaces. No estamos diciendo que todas las vacunas son idénticas, tal vez algunas personas prefieren una vacuna sobre las otras. Pero las tres vacunas disponibles en los EE.UU. Read more…
What are the current trends in MIS-C?
Clinical Symptoms Treatments
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: MIS-C, or Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in children, is possible when kids with COVID-19 get really sick and different body parts (like the lungs, heart, kidneys, brain, or gut) become inflamed and damaged. It is a rare, but very serious, medical problem. Though kids are less likely to get seriously ill from COVID-19, as the Read more…
What do we know about the COVID-19 vaccines in people who are immunosuppressed?
Biology/Immunity Vaccines
Vijaya Knight, MD PhD (D)ABMLI
A. While data on the relative effectiveness in these groups is still limited, COVID-19 vaccines are safe for immunosuppressed people and help protect against severe COVID-19 disease. TL;DR: ➡️ None of the vaccines contain live virus and cannot cause infection. ➡️ Even if immune response is lower in the immunosuppressed, the vaccine will induce some Read more…
This re-socializing thing is harder than I thought.
Mental Health Socializing
Christine Whelan, PhD
Q: I met up with friends in person for the first time in a year. It was so awkward. Help! This re-socializing thing is harder than I thought. A: Pandemic introspection has taught some of us important lessons… and made many of us rusty on other-focused social skills. Embrace timeless advice from Dale Carnegie’s How Read more…
Is the J&J 1-dose vaccine really as good as the 2-dose vaccines?
Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Q: I feel like I’m doing something wrong with the 1-dose J&J vaccine… like I’m cheating. Is it REALLY as good as the 2-dose vaccines? A: Yes, it’s really as good! The J&J vaccine prevented hospitalization and death from COVID-19 extremely well in the trials. The decision to go with 1 dose was based on Read more…
A: Peru has one of the highest excess death rates in the world and more than 47,000 people in Peru have died from COVID-19 as of March 2021 with excess deaths at nearly 2,600 per million (from a population of 32 million). How did this happen? TL; DR: Controlling COVID-19 requires many public health measures Read more…
¿Qué está pasando con la segunda ola de COVID-19 en Brasil?
Infection and Spread Posts en EspañolAlejandra Silva Hernández, Spanish Translation
R: Mucho y nada bueno. Brasil ocupa el segundo lugar después de EE.UU. en términos de nuevos casos diarios y muertes totales, pero tiene una población mucho menor. Ahora se considera que Brasil es el epicentro de la pandemia en el mundo. En los últimos días, Brasil ha superado casi 4,000 muertes relacionadas con COVID-19 Read more…
Do we have any data on vaccine side effects from V-safe?
Vaccines
Verdena Jennings, DO
A: Yes. V-safe is a smartphone app from the CDC designed to help us monitor vaccine safety for people who get the vaccine outside of clinical trials—like most of us. People who got the vaccine can report their side effects. Keep in mind that the data in V-safe are self-reported. Results are available through the Read more…
Ya que esté vacunada, ¿puedo transmitirle los anticuerpos a mi bebé amamantando?
Families/Kids Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
P: Ya que esté vacunada, ¿puedo transmitirle los anticuerpos a mi bebé amamantando? ¿La leche materna congelada después de la vacuna también beneficiaría a otros miembros de la familia? R: Sí, tenemos evidencia preliminar -limitada- de que la leche materna puede proveer cierta protección contra el SARS CoV-2 a su bebé. Tristemente, aún no tenemos Read more…
The local bar is now open for indoor drinks. Is this a good idea?
Socializing Staying Safe
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: Safer options exist, especially if you are not vaccinated. It is hard to maintain masks, distance, and airflow inside a bar, especially after a few drinks. COVID-19 cases spread at the bar have a way of traveling through the community and affecting many. A recent study identified 46 cases of COVID-19 linked to one Read more…
Do we know more about whether the vaccines reduce transmission?
Infection and Spread Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: YES! Evidence continues to mount that the vaccines DO IN FACT REDUCE ASYMPTOMATIC INFECTIONS. ➡️ While the Nerdy Girls are still dreaming of a world where transmission was explicitly tested in the clinical trials (call us next time☎️), the data pouring in from around the world strongly suggests that the vaccines are very good Read more…
I got the J&J shot and now I’m freaking out… what should I do?
Mental Health Staying Safe Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: We understand you may be fearful. Here’s what you need to do if you recently got the J&J vaccine. 1️⃣ Watch for the specific symptoms: severe headache, abdominal pain (belly or gut), leg pain, or shortness of breath. If you have any of these symptoms up to a month after receiving the J&J vaccine, Read more…
¿Los niños pueden padecer de COVID-19 prolongado?
Clinical Symptoms Families/Kids Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
R: Aún no se sabe, pero puede ser posible. “COVID prolongado” es cuando las personas continúan teniendo síntomas durante semanas o incluso meses. Hay algunos informes de casos de niños que tienen síntomas prolongados después de una presunta infección por COVID-19 y se necesita mucha más investigación para determinar con qué frecuencia sucede esto, por Read more…
Can I get the COVID-19 vaccine if I am fasting for Ramadan?
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Yes, you can and Ramadan Mubarak! Islamic leaders and scholars agree that getting the COVID-19 vaccine does not break the fast for Ramadan. Read on for more answers to your questions about Ramadan and the COVID-19 vaccine. Ramadan is a holy month for Muslims and is observed by fasting from dawn to sunset. Many Read more…
How many US children have lost a parent to COVID-19?
Data and Metrics Families/Kids
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
TL; DR. About 40,000 children (ages 0-17) in the US have lost a parent to COVID-19. Today, we interview Nerdy Guest Dr. Rachel Kidman to discuss her recent research on this topic. Dr. Kidman is an Associate Professor at Stony Brook University and teaches in their Program in Public Health. She is a social epidemiologist Read more…
Do I still have to wear a mask outside?
Infection and Spread Masks
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: It depends. Remember that outside is much safer, but it’s not magic! ☀️ We’re all anxious to get outdoors as the weather improves. Shedding our masks along with our long pants is SO tempting. Because SARS-CoV-2 is most often spread through “swapping air” with others, ventilation is a key factor in transmission. 💨Outdoor air Read more…
Conoce a las Nerdy Girls – Dra. Shoshana Aronowitz
Posts en Español Uncategorized
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
En esta edición de la serie de “Conoce a las Nerdy Girls”, les presentamos a la Dra. Shoshana Aronowitz, PhD, FNP-BC, MSN, RN. La Dra. Aronowitz es una investigadora y enfermera que estudia el acceso al tratamiento por el abuso de sustancias, la entrega innovadora de suministros para la reducción de daños, las disparidades raciales Read more…
What is happening with a second wave of COVID-19 in Brazil?
Infection and Spread
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: A lot and it is not good. Brazil is second to the U.S. in terms of new daily cases and total deaths, but has a much smaller population. Brazil is now considered to be the epicenter of the pandemic. 👩⚕️ Over the past few days, Brazil has surpassed nearly 4,000 COVID-19 related deaths per Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Infection and Spread School Staying Safe Testing and Contact Tracing Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
In this live Q&A, we’re teaming up with our science gal-pals at the Unbiased Science Podcast, Drs. Andrea Love and Jessica Steier! We’ll be answering reader questions about antibody testing after vaccination, viral variants & kids, #thrifting, and whether your COVID-19 vaccine can make you test positive for COVID. https://www.facebook.com/unbiasedscipod/ ➡️ Welcome, Intros, and Comments Read more…
Is there some benefit to people publicly trumpeting it once they’ve been vaccinated, say, by donning stickers, buttons, bumper stickers, etc.?
Vaccines
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: Yes, tasteful trumpeting could improve COVID-19 vaccination uptake by activating behavioral pathways. Images and stories are powerful tools in motivating social behavior. Stickers and other public displays of individual behavior can promote collective action (Think “I Voted” stickers). When trumpeting your vaccine, remain respectful of others with different perspectives and those who continue to Read more…
¿Cuál es la mejor vacuna?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Daisey Velazquez, Spanish Translation
R: En pocas palabras, la que pueda recibir hoy. Hemos recibido muchas preguntas acerca de si se recomienda una vacuna sobre las otras. Todas las vacunas son eficaces. No estamos diciendo que todas las vacunas son idénticas, tal vez algunas personas prefieren una vacuna sobre las otras. Pero las tres vacunas disponibles en los EE.UU. Read more…
What are the current trends in MIS-C?
Clinical Symptoms Treatments
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: MIS-C, or Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in children, is possible when kids with COVID-19 get really sick and different body parts (like the lungs, heart, kidneys, brain, or gut) become inflamed and damaged. It is a rare, but very serious, medical problem. Though kids are less likely to get seriously ill from COVID-19, as the Read more…
What do we know about the COVID-19 vaccines in people who are immunosuppressed?
Biology/Immunity Vaccines
Vijaya Knight, MD PhD (D)ABMLI
A. While data on the relative effectiveness in these groups is still limited, COVID-19 vaccines are safe for immunosuppressed people and help protect against severe COVID-19 disease. TL;DR: ➡️ None of the vaccines contain live virus and cannot cause infection. ➡️ Even if immune response is lower in the immunosuppressed, the vaccine will induce some Read more…
This re-socializing thing is harder than I thought.
Mental Health Socializing
Christine Whelan, PhD
Q: I met up with friends in person for the first time in a year. It was so awkward. Help! This re-socializing thing is harder than I thought. A: Pandemic introspection has taught some of us important lessons… and made many of us rusty on other-focused social skills. Embrace timeless advice from Dale Carnegie’s How Read more…
Is the J&J 1-dose vaccine really as good as the 2-dose vaccines?
Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Q: I feel like I’m doing something wrong with the 1-dose J&J vaccine… like I’m cheating. Is it REALLY as good as the 2-dose vaccines? A: Yes, it’s really as good! The J&J vaccine prevented hospitalization and death from COVID-19 extremely well in the trials. The decision to go with 1 dose was based on Read more…
R: Mucho y nada bueno. Brasil ocupa el segundo lugar después de EE.UU. en términos de nuevos casos diarios y muertes totales, pero tiene una población mucho menor. Ahora se considera que Brasil es el epicentro de la pandemia en el mundo. En los últimos días, Brasil ha superado casi 4,000 muertes relacionadas con COVID-19 Read more…
Do we have any data on vaccine side effects from V-safe?
VaccinesVerdena Jennings, DO
A: Yes. V-safe is a smartphone app from the CDC designed to help us monitor vaccine safety for people who get the vaccine outside of clinical trials—like most of us. People who got the vaccine can report their side effects. Keep in mind that the data in V-safe are self-reported. Results are available through the Read more…
Ya que esté vacunada, ¿puedo transmitirle los anticuerpos a mi bebé amamantando?
Families/Kids Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
P: Ya que esté vacunada, ¿puedo transmitirle los anticuerpos a mi bebé amamantando? ¿La leche materna congelada después de la vacuna también beneficiaría a otros miembros de la familia? R: Sí, tenemos evidencia preliminar -limitada- de que la leche materna puede proveer cierta protección contra el SARS CoV-2 a su bebé. Tristemente, aún no tenemos Read more…
The local bar is now open for indoor drinks. Is this a good idea?
Socializing Staying Safe
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: Safer options exist, especially if you are not vaccinated. It is hard to maintain masks, distance, and airflow inside a bar, especially after a few drinks. COVID-19 cases spread at the bar have a way of traveling through the community and affecting many. A recent study identified 46 cases of COVID-19 linked to one Read more…
Do we know more about whether the vaccines reduce transmission?
Infection and Spread Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: YES! Evidence continues to mount that the vaccines DO IN FACT REDUCE ASYMPTOMATIC INFECTIONS. ➡️ While the Nerdy Girls are still dreaming of a world where transmission was explicitly tested in the clinical trials (call us next time☎️), the data pouring in from around the world strongly suggests that the vaccines are very good Read more…
I got the J&J shot and now I’m freaking out… what should I do?
Mental Health Staying Safe Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: We understand you may be fearful. Here’s what you need to do if you recently got the J&J vaccine. 1️⃣ Watch for the specific symptoms: severe headache, abdominal pain (belly or gut), leg pain, or shortness of breath. If you have any of these symptoms up to a month after receiving the J&J vaccine, Read more…
¿Los niños pueden padecer de COVID-19 prolongado?
Clinical Symptoms Families/Kids Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
R: Aún no se sabe, pero puede ser posible. “COVID prolongado” es cuando las personas continúan teniendo síntomas durante semanas o incluso meses. Hay algunos informes de casos de niños que tienen síntomas prolongados después de una presunta infección por COVID-19 y se necesita mucha más investigación para determinar con qué frecuencia sucede esto, por Read more…
Can I get the COVID-19 vaccine if I am fasting for Ramadan?
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Yes, you can and Ramadan Mubarak! Islamic leaders and scholars agree that getting the COVID-19 vaccine does not break the fast for Ramadan. Read on for more answers to your questions about Ramadan and the COVID-19 vaccine. Ramadan is a holy month for Muslims and is observed by fasting from dawn to sunset. Many Read more…
How many US children have lost a parent to COVID-19?
Data and Metrics Families/Kids
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
TL; DR. About 40,000 children (ages 0-17) in the US have lost a parent to COVID-19. Today, we interview Nerdy Guest Dr. Rachel Kidman to discuss her recent research on this topic. Dr. Kidman is an Associate Professor at Stony Brook University and teaches in their Program in Public Health. She is a social epidemiologist Read more…
Do I still have to wear a mask outside?
Infection and Spread Masks
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: It depends. Remember that outside is much safer, but it’s not magic! ☀️ We’re all anxious to get outdoors as the weather improves. Shedding our masks along with our long pants is SO tempting. Because SARS-CoV-2 is most often spread through “swapping air” with others, ventilation is a key factor in transmission. 💨Outdoor air Read more…
Conoce a las Nerdy Girls – Dra. Shoshana Aronowitz
Posts en Español Uncategorized
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
En esta edición de la serie de “Conoce a las Nerdy Girls”, les presentamos a la Dra. Shoshana Aronowitz, PhD, FNP-BC, MSN, RN. La Dra. Aronowitz es una investigadora y enfermera que estudia el acceso al tratamiento por el abuso de sustancias, la entrega innovadora de suministros para la reducción de daños, las disparidades raciales Read more…
What is happening with a second wave of COVID-19 in Brazil?
Infection and Spread
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: A lot and it is not good. Brazil is second to the U.S. in terms of new daily cases and total deaths, but has a much smaller population. Brazil is now considered to be the epicenter of the pandemic. 👩⚕️ Over the past few days, Brazil has surpassed nearly 4,000 COVID-19 related deaths per Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Infection and Spread School Staying Safe Testing and Contact Tracing Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
In this live Q&A, we’re teaming up with our science gal-pals at the Unbiased Science Podcast, Drs. Andrea Love and Jessica Steier! We’ll be answering reader questions about antibody testing after vaccination, viral variants & kids, #thrifting, and whether your COVID-19 vaccine can make you test positive for COVID. https://www.facebook.com/unbiasedscipod/ ➡️ Welcome, Intros, and Comments Read more…
Is there some benefit to people publicly trumpeting it once they’ve been vaccinated, say, by donning stickers, buttons, bumper stickers, etc.?
Vaccines
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: Yes, tasteful trumpeting could improve COVID-19 vaccination uptake by activating behavioral pathways. Images and stories are powerful tools in motivating social behavior. Stickers and other public displays of individual behavior can promote collective action (Think “I Voted” stickers). When trumpeting your vaccine, remain respectful of others with different perspectives and those who continue to Read more…
¿Cuál es la mejor vacuna?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Daisey Velazquez, Spanish Translation
R: En pocas palabras, la que pueda recibir hoy. Hemos recibido muchas preguntas acerca de si se recomienda una vacuna sobre las otras. Todas las vacunas son eficaces. No estamos diciendo que todas las vacunas son idénticas, tal vez algunas personas prefieren una vacuna sobre las otras. Pero las tres vacunas disponibles en los EE.UU. Read more…
What are the current trends in MIS-C?
Clinical Symptoms Treatments
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: MIS-C, or Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in children, is possible when kids with COVID-19 get really sick and different body parts (like the lungs, heart, kidneys, brain, or gut) become inflamed and damaged. It is a rare, but very serious, medical problem. Though kids are less likely to get seriously ill from COVID-19, as the Read more…
What do we know about the COVID-19 vaccines in people who are immunosuppressed?
Biology/Immunity Vaccines
Vijaya Knight, MD PhD (D)ABMLI
A. While data on the relative effectiveness in these groups is still limited, COVID-19 vaccines are safe for immunosuppressed people and help protect against severe COVID-19 disease. TL;DR: ➡️ None of the vaccines contain live virus and cannot cause infection. ➡️ Even if immune response is lower in the immunosuppressed, the vaccine will induce some Read more…
This re-socializing thing is harder than I thought.
Mental Health Socializing
Christine Whelan, PhD
Q: I met up with friends in person for the first time in a year. It was so awkward. Help! This re-socializing thing is harder than I thought. A: Pandemic introspection has taught some of us important lessons… and made many of us rusty on other-focused social skills. Embrace timeless advice from Dale Carnegie’s How Read more…
Is the J&J 1-dose vaccine really as good as the 2-dose vaccines?
Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Q: I feel like I’m doing something wrong with the 1-dose J&J vaccine… like I’m cheating. Is it REALLY as good as the 2-dose vaccines? A: Yes, it’s really as good! The J&J vaccine prevented hospitalization and death from COVID-19 extremely well in the trials. The decision to go with 1 dose was based on Read more…
A: Yes. V-safe is a smartphone app from the CDC designed to help us monitor vaccine safety for people who get the vaccine outside of clinical trials—like most of us. People who got the vaccine can report their side effects. Keep in mind that the data in V-safe are self-reported. Results are available through the Read more…
Ya que esté vacunada, ¿puedo transmitirle los anticuerpos a mi bebé amamantando?
Families/Kids Posts en Español VaccinesTita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
P: Ya que esté vacunada, ¿puedo transmitirle los anticuerpos a mi bebé amamantando? ¿La leche materna congelada después de la vacuna también beneficiaría a otros miembros de la familia? R: Sí, tenemos evidencia preliminar -limitada- de que la leche materna puede proveer cierta protección contra el SARS CoV-2 a su bebé. Tristemente, aún no tenemos Read more…
The local bar is now open for indoor drinks. Is this a good idea?
Socializing Staying Safe
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: Safer options exist, especially if you are not vaccinated. It is hard to maintain masks, distance, and airflow inside a bar, especially after a few drinks. COVID-19 cases spread at the bar have a way of traveling through the community and affecting many. A recent study identified 46 cases of COVID-19 linked to one Read more…
Do we know more about whether the vaccines reduce transmission?
Infection and Spread Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: YES! Evidence continues to mount that the vaccines DO IN FACT REDUCE ASYMPTOMATIC INFECTIONS. ➡️ While the Nerdy Girls are still dreaming of a world where transmission was explicitly tested in the clinical trials (call us next time☎️), the data pouring in from around the world strongly suggests that the vaccines are very good Read more…
I got the J&J shot and now I’m freaking out… what should I do?
Mental Health Staying Safe Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: We understand you may be fearful. Here’s what you need to do if you recently got the J&J vaccine. 1️⃣ Watch for the specific symptoms: severe headache, abdominal pain (belly or gut), leg pain, or shortness of breath. If you have any of these symptoms up to a month after receiving the J&J vaccine, Read more…
¿Los niños pueden padecer de COVID-19 prolongado?
Clinical Symptoms Families/Kids Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
R: Aún no se sabe, pero puede ser posible. “COVID prolongado” es cuando las personas continúan teniendo síntomas durante semanas o incluso meses. Hay algunos informes de casos de niños que tienen síntomas prolongados después de una presunta infección por COVID-19 y se necesita mucha más investigación para determinar con qué frecuencia sucede esto, por Read more…
Can I get the COVID-19 vaccine if I am fasting for Ramadan?
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Yes, you can and Ramadan Mubarak! Islamic leaders and scholars agree that getting the COVID-19 vaccine does not break the fast for Ramadan. Read on for more answers to your questions about Ramadan and the COVID-19 vaccine. Ramadan is a holy month for Muslims and is observed by fasting from dawn to sunset. Many Read more…
How many US children have lost a parent to COVID-19?
Data and Metrics Families/Kids
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
TL; DR. About 40,000 children (ages 0-17) in the US have lost a parent to COVID-19. Today, we interview Nerdy Guest Dr. Rachel Kidman to discuss her recent research on this topic. Dr. Kidman is an Associate Professor at Stony Brook University and teaches in their Program in Public Health. She is a social epidemiologist Read more…
Do I still have to wear a mask outside?
Infection and Spread Masks
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: It depends. Remember that outside is much safer, but it’s not magic! ☀️ We’re all anxious to get outdoors as the weather improves. Shedding our masks along with our long pants is SO tempting. Because SARS-CoV-2 is most often spread through “swapping air” with others, ventilation is a key factor in transmission. 💨Outdoor air Read more…
Conoce a las Nerdy Girls – Dra. Shoshana Aronowitz
Posts en Español Uncategorized
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
En esta edición de la serie de “Conoce a las Nerdy Girls”, les presentamos a la Dra. Shoshana Aronowitz, PhD, FNP-BC, MSN, RN. La Dra. Aronowitz es una investigadora y enfermera que estudia el acceso al tratamiento por el abuso de sustancias, la entrega innovadora de suministros para la reducción de daños, las disparidades raciales Read more…
What is happening with a second wave of COVID-19 in Brazil?
Infection and Spread
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: A lot and it is not good. Brazil is second to the U.S. in terms of new daily cases and total deaths, but has a much smaller population. Brazil is now considered to be the epicenter of the pandemic. 👩⚕️ Over the past few days, Brazil has surpassed nearly 4,000 COVID-19 related deaths per Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Infection and Spread School Staying Safe Testing and Contact Tracing Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
In this live Q&A, we’re teaming up with our science gal-pals at the Unbiased Science Podcast, Drs. Andrea Love and Jessica Steier! We’ll be answering reader questions about antibody testing after vaccination, viral variants & kids, #thrifting, and whether your COVID-19 vaccine can make you test positive for COVID. https://www.facebook.com/unbiasedscipod/ ➡️ Welcome, Intros, and Comments Read more…
Is there some benefit to people publicly trumpeting it once they’ve been vaccinated, say, by donning stickers, buttons, bumper stickers, etc.?
Vaccines
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: Yes, tasteful trumpeting could improve COVID-19 vaccination uptake by activating behavioral pathways. Images and stories are powerful tools in motivating social behavior. Stickers and other public displays of individual behavior can promote collective action (Think “I Voted” stickers). When trumpeting your vaccine, remain respectful of others with different perspectives and those who continue to Read more…
¿Cuál es la mejor vacuna?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Daisey Velazquez, Spanish Translation
R: En pocas palabras, la que pueda recibir hoy. Hemos recibido muchas preguntas acerca de si se recomienda una vacuna sobre las otras. Todas las vacunas son eficaces. No estamos diciendo que todas las vacunas son idénticas, tal vez algunas personas prefieren una vacuna sobre las otras. Pero las tres vacunas disponibles en los EE.UU. Read more…
What are the current trends in MIS-C?
Clinical Symptoms Treatments
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: MIS-C, or Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in children, is possible when kids with COVID-19 get really sick and different body parts (like the lungs, heart, kidneys, brain, or gut) become inflamed and damaged. It is a rare, but very serious, medical problem. Though kids are less likely to get seriously ill from COVID-19, as the Read more…
What do we know about the COVID-19 vaccines in people who are immunosuppressed?
Biology/Immunity Vaccines
Vijaya Knight, MD PhD (D)ABMLI
A. While data on the relative effectiveness in these groups is still limited, COVID-19 vaccines are safe for immunosuppressed people and help protect against severe COVID-19 disease. TL;DR: ➡️ None of the vaccines contain live virus and cannot cause infection. ➡️ Even if immune response is lower in the immunosuppressed, the vaccine will induce some Read more…
This re-socializing thing is harder than I thought.
Mental Health Socializing
Christine Whelan, PhD
Q: I met up with friends in person for the first time in a year. It was so awkward. Help! This re-socializing thing is harder than I thought. A: Pandemic introspection has taught some of us important lessons… and made many of us rusty on other-focused social skills. Embrace timeless advice from Dale Carnegie’s How Read more…
Is the J&J 1-dose vaccine really as good as the 2-dose vaccines?
Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Q: I feel like I’m doing something wrong with the 1-dose J&J vaccine… like I’m cheating. Is it REALLY as good as the 2-dose vaccines? A: Yes, it’s really as good! The J&J vaccine prevented hospitalization and death from COVID-19 extremely well in the trials. The decision to go with 1 dose was based on Read more…
P: Ya que esté vacunada, ¿puedo transmitirle los anticuerpos a mi bebé amamantando? ¿La leche materna congelada después de la vacuna también beneficiaría a otros miembros de la familia? R: Sí, tenemos evidencia preliminar -limitada- de que la leche materna puede proveer cierta protección contra el SARS CoV-2 a su bebé. Tristemente, aún no tenemos Read more…
The local bar is now open for indoor drinks. Is this a good idea?
Socializing Staying SafeAshley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: Safer options exist, especially if you are not vaccinated. It is hard to maintain masks, distance, and airflow inside a bar, especially after a few drinks. COVID-19 cases spread at the bar have a way of traveling through the community and affecting many. A recent study identified 46 cases of COVID-19 linked to one Read more…
Do we know more about whether the vaccines reduce transmission?
Infection and Spread Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: YES! Evidence continues to mount that the vaccines DO IN FACT REDUCE ASYMPTOMATIC INFECTIONS. ➡️ While the Nerdy Girls are still dreaming of a world where transmission was explicitly tested in the clinical trials (call us next time☎️), the data pouring in from around the world strongly suggests that the vaccines are very good Read more…
I got the J&J shot and now I’m freaking out… what should I do?
Mental Health Staying Safe Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: We understand you may be fearful. Here’s what you need to do if you recently got the J&J vaccine. 1️⃣ Watch for the specific symptoms: severe headache, abdominal pain (belly or gut), leg pain, or shortness of breath. If you have any of these symptoms up to a month after receiving the J&J vaccine, Read more…
¿Los niños pueden padecer de COVID-19 prolongado?
Clinical Symptoms Families/Kids Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
R: Aún no se sabe, pero puede ser posible. “COVID prolongado” es cuando las personas continúan teniendo síntomas durante semanas o incluso meses. Hay algunos informes de casos de niños que tienen síntomas prolongados después de una presunta infección por COVID-19 y se necesita mucha más investigación para determinar con qué frecuencia sucede esto, por Read more…
Can I get the COVID-19 vaccine if I am fasting for Ramadan?
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Yes, you can and Ramadan Mubarak! Islamic leaders and scholars agree that getting the COVID-19 vaccine does not break the fast for Ramadan. Read on for more answers to your questions about Ramadan and the COVID-19 vaccine. Ramadan is a holy month for Muslims and is observed by fasting from dawn to sunset. Many Read more…
How many US children have lost a parent to COVID-19?
Data and Metrics Families/Kids
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
TL; DR. About 40,000 children (ages 0-17) in the US have lost a parent to COVID-19. Today, we interview Nerdy Guest Dr. Rachel Kidman to discuss her recent research on this topic. Dr. Kidman is an Associate Professor at Stony Brook University and teaches in their Program in Public Health. She is a social epidemiologist Read more…
Do I still have to wear a mask outside?
Infection and Spread Masks
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: It depends. Remember that outside is much safer, but it’s not magic! ☀️ We’re all anxious to get outdoors as the weather improves. Shedding our masks along with our long pants is SO tempting. Because SARS-CoV-2 is most often spread through “swapping air” with others, ventilation is a key factor in transmission. 💨Outdoor air Read more…
Conoce a las Nerdy Girls – Dra. Shoshana Aronowitz
Posts en Español Uncategorized
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
En esta edición de la serie de “Conoce a las Nerdy Girls”, les presentamos a la Dra. Shoshana Aronowitz, PhD, FNP-BC, MSN, RN. La Dra. Aronowitz es una investigadora y enfermera que estudia el acceso al tratamiento por el abuso de sustancias, la entrega innovadora de suministros para la reducción de daños, las disparidades raciales Read more…
What is happening with a second wave of COVID-19 in Brazil?
Infection and Spread
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: A lot and it is not good. Brazil is second to the U.S. in terms of new daily cases and total deaths, but has a much smaller population. Brazil is now considered to be the epicenter of the pandemic. 👩⚕️ Over the past few days, Brazil has surpassed nearly 4,000 COVID-19 related deaths per Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Infection and Spread School Staying Safe Testing and Contact Tracing Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
In this live Q&A, we’re teaming up with our science gal-pals at the Unbiased Science Podcast, Drs. Andrea Love and Jessica Steier! We’ll be answering reader questions about antibody testing after vaccination, viral variants & kids, #thrifting, and whether your COVID-19 vaccine can make you test positive for COVID. https://www.facebook.com/unbiasedscipod/ ➡️ Welcome, Intros, and Comments Read more…
Is there some benefit to people publicly trumpeting it once they’ve been vaccinated, say, by donning stickers, buttons, bumper stickers, etc.?
Vaccines
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: Yes, tasteful trumpeting could improve COVID-19 vaccination uptake by activating behavioral pathways. Images and stories are powerful tools in motivating social behavior. Stickers and other public displays of individual behavior can promote collective action (Think “I Voted” stickers). When trumpeting your vaccine, remain respectful of others with different perspectives and those who continue to Read more…
¿Cuál es la mejor vacuna?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Daisey Velazquez, Spanish Translation
R: En pocas palabras, la que pueda recibir hoy. Hemos recibido muchas preguntas acerca de si se recomienda una vacuna sobre las otras. Todas las vacunas son eficaces. No estamos diciendo que todas las vacunas son idénticas, tal vez algunas personas prefieren una vacuna sobre las otras. Pero las tres vacunas disponibles en los EE.UU. Read more…
What are the current trends in MIS-C?
Clinical Symptoms Treatments
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: MIS-C, or Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in children, is possible when kids with COVID-19 get really sick and different body parts (like the lungs, heart, kidneys, brain, or gut) become inflamed and damaged. It is a rare, but very serious, medical problem. Though kids are less likely to get seriously ill from COVID-19, as the Read more…
What do we know about the COVID-19 vaccines in people who are immunosuppressed?
Biology/Immunity Vaccines
Vijaya Knight, MD PhD (D)ABMLI
A. While data on the relative effectiveness in these groups is still limited, COVID-19 vaccines are safe for immunosuppressed people and help protect against severe COVID-19 disease. TL;DR: ➡️ None of the vaccines contain live virus and cannot cause infection. ➡️ Even if immune response is lower in the immunosuppressed, the vaccine will induce some Read more…
This re-socializing thing is harder than I thought.
Mental Health Socializing
Christine Whelan, PhD
Q: I met up with friends in person for the first time in a year. It was so awkward. Help! This re-socializing thing is harder than I thought. A: Pandemic introspection has taught some of us important lessons… and made many of us rusty on other-focused social skills. Embrace timeless advice from Dale Carnegie’s How Read more…
Is the J&J 1-dose vaccine really as good as the 2-dose vaccines?
Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Q: I feel like I’m doing something wrong with the 1-dose J&J vaccine… like I’m cheating. Is it REALLY as good as the 2-dose vaccines? A: Yes, it’s really as good! The J&J vaccine prevented hospitalization and death from COVID-19 extremely well in the trials. The decision to go with 1 dose was based on Read more…
A: Safer options exist, especially if you are not vaccinated. It is hard to maintain masks, distance, and airflow inside a bar, especially after a few drinks. COVID-19 cases spread at the bar have a way of traveling through the community and affecting many. A recent study identified 46 cases of COVID-19 linked to one Read more…
Do we know more about whether the vaccines reduce transmission?
Infection and Spread VaccinesJennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: YES! Evidence continues to mount that the vaccines DO IN FACT REDUCE ASYMPTOMATIC INFECTIONS. ➡️ While the Nerdy Girls are still dreaming of a world where transmission was explicitly tested in the clinical trials (call us next time☎️), the data pouring in from around the world strongly suggests that the vaccines are very good Read more…
I got the J&J shot and now I’m freaking out… what should I do?
Mental Health Staying Safe Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: We understand you may be fearful. Here’s what you need to do if you recently got the J&J vaccine. 1️⃣ Watch for the specific symptoms: severe headache, abdominal pain (belly or gut), leg pain, or shortness of breath. If you have any of these symptoms up to a month after receiving the J&J vaccine, Read more…
¿Los niños pueden padecer de COVID-19 prolongado?
Clinical Symptoms Families/Kids Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
R: Aún no se sabe, pero puede ser posible. “COVID prolongado” es cuando las personas continúan teniendo síntomas durante semanas o incluso meses. Hay algunos informes de casos de niños que tienen síntomas prolongados después de una presunta infección por COVID-19 y se necesita mucha más investigación para determinar con qué frecuencia sucede esto, por Read more…
Can I get the COVID-19 vaccine if I am fasting for Ramadan?
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Yes, you can and Ramadan Mubarak! Islamic leaders and scholars agree that getting the COVID-19 vaccine does not break the fast for Ramadan. Read on for more answers to your questions about Ramadan and the COVID-19 vaccine. Ramadan is a holy month for Muslims and is observed by fasting from dawn to sunset. Many Read more…
How many US children have lost a parent to COVID-19?
Data and Metrics Families/Kids
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
TL; DR. About 40,000 children (ages 0-17) in the US have lost a parent to COVID-19. Today, we interview Nerdy Guest Dr. Rachel Kidman to discuss her recent research on this topic. Dr. Kidman is an Associate Professor at Stony Brook University and teaches in their Program in Public Health. She is a social epidemiologist Read more…
Do I still have to wear a mask outside?
Infection and Spread Masks
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: It depends. Remember that outside is much safer, but it’s not magic! ☀️ We’re all anxious to get outdoors as the weather improves. Shedding our masks along with our long pants is SO tempting. Because SARS-CoV-2 is most often spread through “swapping air” with others, ventilation is a key factor in transmission. 💨Outdoor air Read more…
Conoce a las Nerdy Girls – Dra. Shoshana Aronowitz
Posts en Español Uncategorized
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
En esta edición de la serie de “Conoce a las Nerdy Girls”, les presentamos a la Dra. Shoshana Aronowitz, PhD, FNP-BC, MSN, RN. La Dra. Aronowitz es una investigadora y enfermera que estudia el acceso al tratamiento por el abuso de sustancias, la entrega innovadora de suministros para la reducción de daños, las disparidades raciales Read more…
What is happening with a second wave of COVID-19 in Brazil?
Infection and Spread
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: A lot and it is not good. Brazil is second to the U.S. in terms of new daily cases and total deaths, but has a much smaller population. Brazil is now considered to be the epicenter of the pandemic. 👩⚕️ Over the past few days, Brazil has surpassed nearly 4,000 COVID-19 related deaths per Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Infection and Spread School Staying Safe Testing and Contact Tracing Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
In this live Q&A, we’re teaming up with our science gal-pals at the Unbiased Science Podcast, Drs. Andrea Love and Jessica Steier! We’ll be answering reader questions about antibody testing after vaccination, viral variants & kids, #thrifting, and whether your COVID-19 vaccine can make you test positive for COVID. https://www.facebook.com/unbiasedscipod/ ➡️ Welcome, Intros, and Comments Read more…
Is there some benefit to people publicly trumpeting it once they’ve been vaccinated, say, by donning stickers, buttons, bumper stickers, etc.?
Vaccines
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: Yes, tasteful trumpeting could improve COVID-19 vaccination uptake by activating behavioral pathways. Images and stories are powerful tools in motivating social behavior. Stickers and other public displays of individual behavior can promote collective action (Think “I Voted” stickers). When trumpeting your vaccine, remain respectful of others with different perspectives and those who continue to Read more…
¿Cuál es la mejor vacuna?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Daisey Velazquez, Spanish Translation
R: En pocas palabras, la que pueda recibir hoy. Hemos recibido muchas preguntas acerca de si se recomienda una vacuna sobre las otras. Todas las vacunas son eficaces. No estamos diciendo que todas las vacunas son idénticas, tal vez algunas personas prefieren una vacuna sobre las otras. Pero las tres vacunas disponibles en los EE.UU. Read more…
What are the current trends in MIS-C?
Clinical Symptoms Treatments
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: MIS-C, or Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in children, is possible when kids with COVID-19 get really sick and different body parts (like the lungs, heart, kidneys, brain, or gut) become inflamed and damaged. It is a rare, but very serious, medical problem. Though kids are less likely to get seriously ill from COVID-19, as the Read more…
What do we know about the COVID-19 vaccines in people who are immunosuppressed?
Biology/Immunity Vaccines
Vijaya Knight, MD PhD (D)ABMLI
A. While data on the relative effectiveness in these groups is still limited, COVID-19 vaccines are safe for immunosuppressed people and help protect against severe COVID-19 disease. TL;DR: ➡️ None of the vaccines contain live virus and cannot cause infection. ➡️ Even if immune response is lower in the immunosuppressed, the vaccine will induce some Read more…
This re-socializing thing is harder than I thought.
Mental Health Socializing
Christine Whelan, PhD
Q: I met up with friends in person for the first time in a year. It was so awkward. Help! This re-socializing thing is harder than I thought. A: Pandemic introspection has taught some of us important lessons… and made many of us rusty on other-focused social skills. Embrace timeless advice from Dale Carnegie’s How Read more…
Is the J&J 1-dose vaccine really as good as the 2-dose vaccines?
Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Q: I feel like I’m doing something wrong with the 1-dose J&J vaccine… like I’m cheating. Is it REALLY as good as the 2-dose vaccines? A: Yes, it’s really as good! The J&J vaccine prevented hospitalization and death from COVID-19 extremely well in the trials. The decision to go with 1 dose was based on Read more…
A: YES! Evidence continues to mount that the vaccines DO IN FACT REDUCE ASYMPTOMATIC INFECTIONS. ➡️ While the Nerdy Girls are still dreaming of a world where transmission was explicitly tested in the clinical trials (call us next time☎️), the data pouring in from around the world strongly suggests that the vaccines are very good Read more…
I got the J&J shot and now I’m freaking out… what should I do?
Mental Health Staying Safe VaccinesMalia Jones, PhD MPH
A: We understand you may be fearful. Here’s what you need to do if you recently got the J&J vaccine. 1️⃣ Watch for the specific symptoms: severe headache, abdominal pain (belly or gut), leg pain, or shortness of breath. If you have any of these symptoms up to a month after receiving the J&J vaccine, Read more…
¿Los niños pueden padecer de COVID-19 prolongado?
Clinical Symptoms Families/Kids Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
R: Aún no se sabe, pero puede ser posible. “COVID prolongado” es cuando las personas continúan teniendo síntomas durante semanas o incluso meses. Hay algunos informes de casos de niños que tienen síntomas prolongados después de una presunta infección por COVID-19 y se necesita mucha más investigación para determinar con qué frecuencia sucede esto, por Read more…
Can I get the COVID-19 vaccine if I am fasting for Ramadan?
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Yes, you can and Ramadan Mubarak! Islamic leaders and scholars agree that getting the COVID-19 vaccine does not break the fast for Ramadan. Read on for more answers to your questions about Ramadan and the COVID-19 vaccine. Ramadan is a holy month for Muslims and is observed by fasting from dawn to sunset. Many Read more…
How many US children have lost a parent to COVID-19?
Data and Metrics Families/Kids
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
TL; DR. About 40,000 children (ages 0-17) in the US have lost a parent to COVID-19. Today, we interview Nerdy Guest Dr. Rachel Kidman to discuss her recent research on this topic. Dr. Kidman is an Associate Professor at Stony Brook University and teaches in their Program in Public Health. She is a social epidemiologist Read more…
Do I still have to wear a mask outside?
Infection and Spread Masks
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: It depends. Remember that outside is much safer, but it’s not magic! ☀️ We’re all anxious to get outdoors as the weather improves. Shedding our masks along with our long pants is SO tempting. Because SARS-CoV-2 is most often spread through “swapping air” with others, ventilation is a key factor in transmission. 💨Outdoor air Read more…
Conoce a las Nerdy Girls – Dra. Shoshana Aronowitz
Posts en Español Uncategorized
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
En esta edición de la serie de “Conoce a las Nerdy Girls”, les presentamos a la Dra. Shoshana Aronowitz, PhD, FNP-BC, MSN, RN. La Dra. Aronowitz es una investigadora y enfermera que estudia el acceso al tratamiento por el abuso de sustancias, la entrega innovadora de suministros para la reducción de daños, las disparidades raciales Read more…
What is happening with a second wave of COVID-19 in Brazil?
Infection and Spread
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: A lot and it is not good. Brazil is second to the U.S. in terms of new daily cases and total deaths, but has a much smaller population. Brazil is now considered to be the epicenter of the pandemic. 👩⚕️ Over the past few days, Brazil has surpassed nearly 4,000 COVID-19 related deaths per Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Infection and Spread School Staying Safe Testing and Contact Tracing Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
In this live Q&A, we’re teaming up with our science gal-pals at the Unbiased Science Podcast, Drs. Andrea Love and Jessica Steier! We’ll be answering reader questions about antibody testing after vaccination, viral variants & kids, #thrifting, and whether your COVID-19 vaccine can make you test positive for COVID. https://www.facebook.com/unbiasedscipod/ ➡️ Welcome, Intros, and Comments Read more…
Is there some benefit to people publicly trumpeting it once they’ve been vaccinated, say, by donning stickers, buttons, bumper stickers, etc.?
Vaccines
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: Yes, tasteful trumpeting could improve COVID-19 vaccination uptake by activating behavioral pathways. Images and stories are powerful tools in motivating social behavior. Stickers and other public displays of individual behavior can promote collective action (Think “I Voted” stickers). When trumpeting your vaccine, remain respectful of others with different perspectives and those who continue to Read more…
¿Cuál es la mejor vacuna?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Daisey Velazquez, Spanish Translation
R: En pocas palabras, la que pueda recibir hoy. Hemos recibido muchas preguntas acerca de si se recomienda una vacuna sobre las otras. Todas las vacunas son eficaces. No estamos diciendo que todas las vacunas son idénticas, tal vez algunas personas prefieren una vacuna sobre las otras. Pero las tres vacunas disponibles en los EE.UU. Read more…
What are the current trends in MIS-C?
Clinical Symptoms Treatments
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: MIS-C, or Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in children, is possible when kids with COVID-19 get really sick and different body parts (like the lungs, heart, kidneys, brain, or gut) become inflamed and damaged. It is a rare, but very serious, medical problem. Though kids are less likely to get seriously ill from COVID-19, as the Read more…
What do we know about the COVID-19 vaccines in people who are immunosuppressed?
Biology/Immunity Vaccines
Vijaya Knight, MD PhD (D)ABMLI
A. While data on the relative effectiveness in these groups is still limited, COVID-19 vaccines are safe for immunosuppressed people and help protect against severe COVID-19 disease. TL;DR: ➡️ None of the vaccines contain live virus and cannot cause infection. ➡️ Even if immune response is lower in the immunosuppressed, the vaccine will induce some Read more…
This re-socializing thing is harder than I thought.
Mental Health Socializing
Christine Whelan, PhD
Q: I met up with friends in person for the first time in a year. It was so awkward. Help! This re-socializing thing is harder than I thought. A: Pandemic introspection has taught some of us important lessons… and made many of us rusty on other-focused social skills. Embrace timeless advice from Dale Carnegie’s How Read more…
Is the J&J 1-dose vaccine really as good as the 2-dose vaccines?
Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Q: I feel like I’m doing something wrong with the 1-dose J&J vaccine… like I’m cheating. Is it REALLY as good as the 2-dose vaccines? A: Yes, it’s really as good! The J&J vaccine prevented hospitalization and death from COVID-19 extremely well in the trials. The decision to go with 1 dose was based on Read more…
A: We understand you may be fearful. Here’s what you need to do if you recently got the J&J vaccine. 1️⃣ Watch for the specific symptoms: severe headache, abdominal pain (belly or gut), leg pain, or shortness of breath. If you have any of these symptoms up to a month after receiving the J&J vaccine, Read more…
¿Los niños pueden padecer de COVID-19 prolongado?
Clinical Symptoms Families/Kids Posts en EspañolTita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
R: Aún no se sabe, pero puede ser posible. “COVID prolongado” es cuando las personas continúan teniendo síntomas durante semanas o incluso meses. Hay algunos informes de casos de niños que tienen síntomas prolongados después de una presunta infección por COVID-19 y se necesita mucha más investigación para determinar con qué frecuencia sucede esto, por Read more…
Can I get the COVID-19 vaccine if I am fasting for Ramadan?
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Yes, you can and Ramadan Mubarak! Islamic leaders and scholars agree that getting the COVID-19 vaccine does not break the fast for Ramadan. Read on for more answers to your questions about Ramadan and the COVID-19 vaccine. Ramadan is a holy month for Muslims and is observed by fasting from dawn to sunset. Many Read more…
How many US children have lost a parent to COVID-19?
Data and Metrics Families/Kids
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
TL; DR. About 40,000 children (ages 0-17) in the US have lost a parent to COVID-19. Today, we interview Nerdy Guest Dr. Rachel Kidman to discuss her recent research on this topic. Dr. Kidman is an Associate Professor at Stony Brook University and teaches in their Program in Public Health. She is a social epidemiologist Read more…
Do I still have to wear a mask outside?
Infection and Spread Masks
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: It depends. Remember that outside is much safer, but it’s not magic! ☀️ We’re all anxious to get outdoors as the weather improves. Shedding our masks along with our long pants is SO tempting. Because SARS-CoV-2 is most often spread through “swapping air” with others, ventilation is a key factor in transmission. 💨Outdoor air Read more…
Conoce a las Nerdy Girls – Dra. Shoshana Aronowitz
Posts en Español Uncategorized
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
En esta edición de la serie de “Conoce a las Nerdy Girls”, les presentamos a la Dra. Shoshana Aronowitz, PhD, FNP-BC, MSN, RN. La Dra. Aronowitz es una investigadora y enfermera que estudia el acceso al tratamiento por el abuso de sustancias, la entrega innovadora de suministros para la reducción de daños, las disparidades raciales Read more…
What is happening with a second wave of COVID-19 in Brazil?
Infection and Spread
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: A lot and it is not good. Brazil is second to the U.S. in terms of new daily cases and total deaths, but has a much smaller population. Brazil is now considered to be the epicenter of the pandemic. 👩⚕️ Over the past few days, Brazil has surpassed nearly 4,000 COVID-19 related deaths per Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Infection and Spread School Staying Safe Testing and Contact Tracing Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
In this live Q&A, we’re teaming up with our science gal-pals at the Unbiased Science Podcast, Drs. Andrea Love and Jessica Steier! We’ll be answering reader questions about antibody testing after vaccination, viral variants & kids, #thrifting, and whether your COVID-19 vaccine can make you test positive for COVID. https://www.facebook.com/unbiasedscipod/ ➡️ Welcome, Intros, and Comments Read more…
Is there some benefit to people publicly trumpeting it once they’ve been vaccinated, say, by donning stickers, buttons, bumper stickers, etc.?
Vaccines
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: Yes, tasteful trumpeting could improve COVID-19 vaccination uptake by activating behavioral pathways. Images and stories are powerful tools in motivating social behavior. Stickers and other public displays of individual behavior can promote collective action (Think “I Voted” stickers). When trumpeting your vaccine, remain respectful of others with different perspectives and those who continue to Read more…
¿Cuál es la mejor vacuna?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Daisey Velazquez, Spanish Translation
R: En pocas palabras, la que pueda recibir hoy. Hemos recibido muchas preguntas acerca de si se recomienda una vacuna sobre las otras. Todas las vacunas son eficaces. No estamos diciendo que todas las vacunas son idénticas, tal vez algunas personas prefieren una vacuna sobre las otras. Pero las tres vacunas disponibles en los EE.UU. Read more…
What are the current trends in MIS-C?
Clinical Symptoms Treatments
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: MIS-C, or Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in children, is possible when kids with COVID-19 get really sick and different body parts (like the lungs, heart, kidneys, brain, or gut) become inflamed and damaged. It is a rare, but very serious, medical problem. Though kids are less likely to get seriously ill from COVID-19, as the Read more…
What do we know about the COVID-19 vaccines in people who are immunosuppressed?
Biology/Immunity Vaccines
Vijaya Knight, MD PhD (D)ABMLI
A. While data on the relative effectiveness in these groups is still limited, COVID-19 vaccines are safe for immunosuppressed people and help protect against severe COVID-19 disease. TL;DR: ➡️ None of the vaccines contain live virus and cannot cause infection. ➡️ Even if immune response is lower in the immunosuppressed, the vaccine will induce some Read more…
This re-socializing thing is harder than I thought.
Mental Health Socializing
Christine Whelan, PhD
Q: I met up with friends in person for the first time in a year. It was so awkward. Help! This re-socializing thing is harder than I thought. A: Pandemic introspection has taught some of us important lessons… and made many of us rusty on other-focused social skills. Embrace timeless advice from Dale Carnegie’s How Read more…
Is the J&J 1-dose vaccine really as good as the 2-dose vaccines?
Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Q: I feel like I’m doing something wrong with the 1-dose J&J vaccine… like I’m cheating. Is it REALLY as good as the 2-dose vaccines? A: Yes, it’s really as good! The J&J vaccine prevented hospitalization and death from COVID-19 extremely well in the trials. The decision to go with 1 dose was based on Read more…
R: Aún no se sabe, pero puede ser posible. “COVID prolongado” es cuando las personas continúan teniendo síntomas durante semanas o incluso meses. Hay algunos informes de casos de niños que tienen síntomas prolongados después de una presunta infección por COVID-19 y se necesita mucha más investigación para determinar con qué frecuencia sucede esto, por Read more…
Can I get the COVID-19 vaccine if I am fasting for Ramadan?
VaccinesSarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Yes, you can and Ramadan Mubarak! Islamic leaders and scholars agree that getting the COVID-19 vaccine does not break the fast for Ramadan. Read on for more answers to your questions about Ramadan and the COVID-19 vaccine. Ramadan is a holy month for Muslims and is observed by fasting from dawn to sunset. Many Read more…
How many US children have lost a parent to COVID-19?
Data and Metrics Families/Kids
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
TL; DR. About 40,000 children (ages 0-17) in the US have lost a parent to COVID-19. Today, we interview Nerdy Guest Dr. Rachel Kidman to discuss her recent research on this topic. Dr. Kidman is an Associate Professor at Stony Brook University and teaches in their Program in Public Health. She is a social epidemiologist Read more…
Do I still have to wear a mask outside?
Infection and Spread Masks
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: It depends. Remember that outside is much safer, but it’s not magic! ☀️ We’re all anxious to get outdoors as the weather improves. Shedding our masks along with our long pants is SO tempting. Because SARS-CoV-2 is most often spread through “swapping air” with others, ventilation is a key factor in transmission. 💨Outdoor air Read more…
Conoce a las Nerdy Girls – Dra. Shoshana Aronowitz
Posts en Español Uncategorized
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
En esta edición de la serie de “Conoce a las Nerdy Girls”, les presentamos a la Dra. Shoshana Aronowitz, PhD, FNP-BC, MSN, RN. La Dra. Aronowitz es una investigadora y enfermera que estudia el acceso al tratamiento por el abuso de sustancias, la entrega innovadora de suministros para la reducción de daños, las disparidades raciales Read more…
What is happening with a second wave of COVID-19 in Brazil?
Infection and Spread
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: A lot and it is not good. Brazil is second to the U.S. in terms of new daily cases and total deaths, but has a much smaller population. Brazil is now considered to be the epicenter of the pandemic. 👩⚕️ Over the past few days, Brazil has surpassed nearly 4,000 COVID-19 related deaths per Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Infection and Spread School Staying Safe Testing and Contact Tracing Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
In this live Q&A, we’re teaming up with our science gal-pals at the Unbiased Science Podcast, Drs. Andrea Love and Jessica Steier! We’ll be answering reader questions about antibody testing after vaccination, viral variants & kids, #thrifting, and whether your COVID-19 vaccine can make you test positive for COVID. https://www.facebook.com/unbiasedscipod/ ➡️ Welcome, Intros, and Comments Read more…
Is there some benefit to people publicly trumpeting it once they’ve been vaccinated, say, by donning stickers, buttons, bumper stickers, etc.?
Vaccines
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: Yes, tasteful trumpeting could improve COVID-19 vaccination uptake by activating behavioral pathways. Images and stories are powerful tools in motivating social behavior. Stickers and other public displays of individual behavior can promote collective action (Think “I Voted” stickers). When trumpeting your vaccine, remain respectful of others with different perspectives and those who continue to Read more…
¿Cuál es la mejor vacuna?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Daisey Velazquez, Spanish Translation
R: En pocas palabras, la que pueda recibir hoy. Hemos recibido muchas preguntas acerca de si se recomienda una vacuna sobre las otras. Todas las vacunas son eficaces. No estamos diciendo que todas las vacunas son idénticas, tal vez algunas personas prefieren una vacuna sobre las otras. Pero las tres vacunas disponibles en los EE.UU. Read more…
What are the current trends in MIS-C?
Clinical Symptoms Treatments
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: MIS-C, or Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in children, is possible when kids with COVID-19 get really sick and different body parts (like the lungs, heart, kidneys, brain, or gut) become inflamed and damaged. It is a rare, but very serious, medical problem. Though kids are less likely to get seriously ill from COVID-19, as the Read more…
What do we know about the COVID-19 vaccines in people who are immunosuppressed?
Biology/Immunity Vaccines
Vijaya Knight, MD PhD (D)ABMLI
A. While data on the relative effectiveness in these groups is still limited, COVID-19 vaccines are safe for immunosuppressed people and help protect against severe COVID-19 disease. TL;DR: ➡️ None of the vaccines contain live virus and cannot cause infection. ➡️ Even if immune response is lower in the immunosuppressed, the vaccine will induce some Read more…
This re-socializing thing is harder than I thought.
Mental Health Socializing
Christine Whelan, PhD
Q: I met up with friends in person for the first time in a year. It was so awkward. Help! This re-socializing thing is harder than I thought. A: Pandemic introspection has taught some of us important lessons… and made many of us rusty on other-focused social skills. Embrace timeless advice from Dale Carnegie’s How Read more…
Is the J&J 1-dose vaccine really as good as the 2-dose vaccines?
Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Q: I feel like I’m doing something wrong with the 1-dose J&J vaccine… like I’m cheating. Is it REALLY as good as the 2-dose vaccines? A: Yes, it’s really as good! The J&J vaccine prevented hospitalization and death from COVID-19 extremely well in the trials. The decision to go with 1 dose was based on Read more…
A: Yes, you can and Ramadan Mubarak! Islamic leaders and scholars agree that getting the COVID-19 vaccine does not break the fast for Ramadan. Read on for more answers to your questions about Ramadan and the COVID-19 vaccine. Ramadan is a holy month for Muslims and is observed by fasting from dawn to sunset. Many Read more…
How many US children have lost a parent to COVID-19?
Data and Metrics Families/KidsLauren Hale, PhD MA
TL; DR. About 40,000 children (ages 0-17) in the US have lost a parent to COVID-19. Today, we interview Nerdy Guest Dr. Rachel Kidman to discuss her recent research on this topic. Dr. Kidman is an Associate Professor at Stony Brook University and teaches in their Program in Public Health. She is a social epidemiologist Read more…
Do I still have to wear a mask outside?
Infection and Spread Masks
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: It depends. Remember that outside is much safer, but it’s not magic! ☀️ We’re all anxious to get outdoors as the weather improves. Shedding our masks along with our long pants is SO tempting. Because SARS-CoV-2 is most often spread through “swapping air” with others, ventilation is a key factor in transmission. 💨Outdoor air Read more…
Conoce a las Nerdy Girls – Dra. Shoshana Aronowitz
Posts en Español Uncategorized
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
En esta edición de la serie de “Conoce a las Nerdy Girls”, les presentamos a la Dra. Shoshana Aronowitz, PhD, FNP-BC, MSN, RN. La Dra. Aronowitz es una investigadora y enfermera que estudia el acceso al tratamiento por el abuso de sustancias, la entrega innovadora de suministros para la reducción de daños, las disparidades raciales Read more…
What is happening with a second wave of COVID-19 in Brazil?
Infection and Spread
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: A lot and it is not good. Brazil is second to the U.S. in terms of new daily cases and total deaths, but has a much smaller population. Brazil is now considered to be the epicenter of the pandemic. 👩⚕️ Over the past few days, Brazil has surpassed nearly 4,000 COVID-19 related deaths per Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Infection and Spread School Staying Safe Testing and Contact Tracing Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
In this live Q&A, we’re teaming up with our science gal-pals at the Unbiased Science Podcast, Drs. Andrea Love and Jessica Steier! We’ll be answering reader questions about antibody testing after vaccination, viral variants & kids, #thrifting, and whether your COVID-19 vaccine can make you test positive for COVID. https://www.facebook.com/unbiasedscipod/ ➡️ Welcome, Intros, and Comments Read more…
Is there some benefit to people publicly trumpeting it once they’ve been vaccinated, say, by donning stickers, buttons, bumper stickers, etc.?
Vaccines
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: Yes, tasteful trumpeting could improve COVID-19 vaccination uptake by activating behavioral pathways. Images and stories are powerful tools in motivating social behavior. Stickers and other public displays of individual behavior can promote collective action (Think “I Voted” stickers). When trumpeting your vaccine, remain respectful of others with different perspectives and those who continue to Read more…
¿Cuál es la mejor vacuna?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Daisey Velazquez, Spanish Translation
R: En pocas palabras, la que pueda recibir hoy. Hemos recibido muchas preguntas acerca de si se recomienda una vacuna sobre las otras. Todas las vacunas son eficaces. No estamos diciendo que todas las vacunas son idénticas, tal vez algunas personas prefieren una vacuna sobre las otras. Pero las tres vacunas disponibles en los EE.UU. Read more…
What are the current trends in MIS-C?
Clinical Symptoms Treatments
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: MIS-C, or Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in children, is possible when kids with COVID-19 get really sick and different body parts (like the lungs, heart, kidneys, brain, or gut) become inflamed and damaged. It is a rare, but very serious, medical problem. Though kids are less likely to get seriously ill from COVID-19, as the Read more…
What do we know about the COVID-19 vaccines in people who are immunosuppressed?
Biology/Immunity Vaccines
Vijaya Knight, MD PhD (D)ABMLI
A. While data on the relative effectiveness in these groups is still limited, COVID-19 vaccines are safe for immunosuppressed people and help protect against severe COVID-19 disease. TL;DR: ➡️ None of the vaccines contain live virus and cannot cause infection. ➡️ Even if immune response is lower in the immunosuppressed, the vaccine will induce some Read more…
This re-socializing thing is harder than I thought.
Mental Health Socializing
Christine Whelan, PhD
Q: I met up with friends in person for the first time in a year. It was so awkward. Help! This re-socializing thing is harder than I thought. A: Pandemic introspection has taught some of us important lessons… and made many of us rusty on other-focused social skills. Embrace timeless advice from Dale Carnegie’s How Read more…
Is the J&J 1-dose vaccine really as good as the 2-dose vaccines?
Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Q: I feel like I’m doing something wrong with the 1-dose J&J vaccine… like I’m cheating. Is it REALLY as good as the 2-dose vaccines? A: Yes, it’s really as good! The J&J vaccine prevented hospitalization and death from COVID-19 extremely well in the trials. The decision to go with 1 dose was based on Read more…
TL; DR. About 40,000 children (ages 0-17) in the US have lost a parent to COVID-19. Today, we interview Nerdy Guest Dr. Rachel Kidman to discuss her recent research on this topic. Dr. Kidman is an Associate Professor at Stony Brook University and teaches in their Program in Public Health. She is a social epidemiologist Read more…
Do I still have to wear a mask outside?
Infection and Spread MasksJennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: It depends. Remember that outside is much safer, but it’s not magic! ☀️ We’re all anxious to get outdoors as the weather improves. Shedding our masks along with our long pants is SO tempting. Because SARS-CoV-2 is most often spread through “swapping air” with others, ventilation is a key factor in transmission. 💨Outdoor air Read more…
Conoce a las Nerdy Girls – Dra. Shoshana Aronowitz
Posts en Español Uncategorized
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
En esta edición de la serie de “Conoce a las Nerdy Girls”, les presentamos a la Dra. Shoshana Aronowitz, PhD, FNP-BC, MSN, RN. La Dra. Aronowitz es una investigadora y enfermera que estudia el acceso al tratamiento por el abuso de sustancias, la entrega innovadora de suministros para la reducción de daños, las disparidades raciales Read more…
What is happening with a second wave of COVID-19 in Brazil?
Infection and Spread
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: A lot and it is not good. Brazil is second to the U.S. in terms of new daily cases and total deaths, but has a much smaller population. Brazil is now considered to be the epicenter of the pandemic. 👩⚕️ Over the past few days, Brazil has surpassed nearly 4,000 COVID-19 related deaths per Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Infection and Spread School Staying Safe Testing and Contact Tracing Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
In this live Q&A, we’re teaming up with our science gal-pals at the Unbiased Science Podcast, Drs. Andrea Love and Jessica Steier! We’ll be answering reader questions about antibody testing after vaccination, viral variants & kids, #thrifting, and whether your COVID-19 vaccine can make you test positive for COVID. https://www.facebook.com/unbiasedscipod/ ➡️ Welcome, Intros, and Comments Read more…
Is there some benefit to people publicly trumpeting it once they’ve been vaccinated, say, by donning stickers, buttons, bumper stickers, etc.?
Vaccines
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: Yes, tasteful trumpeting could improve COVID-19 vaccination uptake by activating behavioral pathways. Images and stories are powerful tools in motivating social behavior. Stickers and other public displays of individual behavior can promote collective action (Think “I Voted” stickers). When trumpeting your vaccine, remain respectful of others with different perspectives and those who continue to Read more…
¿Cuál es la mejor vacuna?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Daisey Velazquez, Spanish Translation
R: En pocas palabras, la que pueda recibir hoy. Hemos recibido muchas preguntas acerca de si se recomienda una vacuna sobre las otras. Todas las vacunas son eficaces. No estamos diciendo que todas las vacunas son idénticas, tal vez algunas personas prefieren una vacuna sobre las otras. Pero las tres vacunas disponibles en los EE.UU. Read more…
What are the current trends in MIS-C?
Clinical Symptoms Treatments
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: MIS-C, or Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in children, is possible when kids with COVID-19 get really sick and different body parts (like the lungs, heart, kidneys, brain, or gut) become inflamed and damaged. It is a rare, but very serious, medical problem. Though kids are less likely to get seriously ill from COVID-19, as the Read more…
What do we know about the COVID-19 vaccines in people who are immunosuppressed?
Biology/Immunity Vaccines
Vijaya Knight, MD PhD (D)ABMLI
A. While data on the relative effectiveness in these groups is still limited, COVID-19 vaccines are safe for immunosuppressed people and help protect against severe COVID-19 disease. TL;DR: ➡️ None of the vaccines contain live virus and cannot cause infection. ➡️ Even if immune response is lower in the immunosuppressed, the vaccine will induce some Read more…
This re-socializing thing is harder than I thought.
Mental Health Socializing
Christine Whelan, PhD
Q: I met up with friends in person for the first time in a year. It was so awkward. Help! This re-socializing thing is harder than I thought. A: Pandemic introspection has taught some of us important lessons… and made many of us rusty on other-focused social skills. Embrace timeless advice from Dale Carnegie’s How Read more…
Is the J&J 1-dose vaccine really as good as the 2-dose vaccines?
Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Q: I feel like I’m doing something wrong with the 1-dose J&J vaccine… like I’m cheating. Is it REALLY as good as the 2-dose vaccines? A: Yes, it’s really as good! The J&J vaccine prevented hospitalization and death from COVID-19 extremely well in the trials. The decision to go with 1 dose was based on Read more…
A: It depends. Remember that outside is much safer, but it’s not magic! ☀️ We’re all anxious to get outdoors as the weather improves. Shedding our masks along with our long pants is SO tempting. Because SARS-CoV-2 is most often spread through “swapping air” with others, ventilation is a key factor in transmission. 💨Outdoor air Read more…
Conoce a las Nerdy Girls – Dra. Shoshana Aronowitz
Posts en Español UncategorizedSandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
En esta edición de la serie de “Conoce a las Nerdy Girls”, les presentamos a la Dra. Shoshana Aronowitz, PhD, FNP-BC, MSN, RN. La Dra. Aronowitz es una investigadora y enfermera que estudia el acceso al tratamiento por el abuso de sustancias, la entrega innovadora de suministros para la reducción de daños, las disparidades raciales Read more…
What is happening with a second wave of COVID-19 in Brazil?
Infection and Spread
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: A lot and it is not good. Brazil is second to the U.S. in terms of new daily cases and total deaths, but has a much smaller population. Brazil is now considered to be the epicenter of the pandemic. 👩⚕️ Over the past few days, Brazil has surpassed nearly 4,000 COVID-19 related deaths per Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Infection and Spread School Staying Safe Testing and Contact Tracing Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
In this live Q&A, we’re teaming up with our science gal-pals at the Unbiased Science Podcast, Drs. Andrea Love and Jessica Steier! We’ll be answering reader questions about antibody testing after vaccination, viral variants & kids, #thrifting, and whether your COVID-19 vaccine can make you test positive for COVID. https://www.facebook.com/unbiasedscipod/ ➡️ Welcome, Intros, and Comments Read more…
Is there some benefit to people publicly trumpeting it once they’ve been vaccinated, say, by donning stickers, buttons, bumper stickers, etc.?
Vaccines
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: Yes, tasteful trumpeting could improve COVID-19 vaccination uptake by activating behavioral pathways. Images and stories are powerful tools in motivating social behavior. Stickers and other public displays of individual behavior can promote collective action (Think “I Voted” stickers). When trumpeting your vaccine, remain respectful of others with different perspectives and those who continue to Read more…
¿Cuál es la mejor vacuna?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Daisey Velazquez, Spanish Translation
R: En pocas palabras, la que pueda recibir hoy. Hemos recibido muchas preguntas acerca de si se recomienda una vacuna sobre las otras. Todas las vacunas son eficaces. No estamos diciendo que todas las vacunas son idénticas, tal vez algunas personas prefieren una vacuna sobre las otras. Pero las tres vacunas disponibles en los EE.UU. Read more…
What are the current trends in MIS-C?
Clinical Symptoms Treatments
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: MIS-C, or Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in children, is possible when kids with COVID-19 get really sick and different body parts (like the lungs, heart, kidneys, brain, or gut) become inflamed and damaged. It is a rare, but very serious, medical problem. Though kids are less likely to get seriously ill from COVID-19, as the Read more…
What do we know about the COVID-19 vaccines in people who are immunosuppressed?
Biology/Immunity Vaccines
Vijaya Knight, MD PhD (D)ABMLI
A. While data on the relative effectiveness in these groups is still limited, COVID-19 vaccines are safe for immunosuppressed people and help protect against severe COVID-19 disease. TL;DR: ➡️ None of the vaccines contain live virus and cannot cause infection. ➡️ Even if immune response is lower in the immunosuppressed, the vaccine will induce some Read more…
This re-socializing thing is harder than I thought.
Mental Health Socializing
Christine Whelan, PhD
Q: I met up with friends in person for the first time in a year. It was so awkward. Help! This re-socializing thing is harder than I thought. A: Pandemic introspection has taught some of us important lessons… and made many of us rusty on other-focused social skills. Embrace timeless advice from Dale Carnegie’s How Read more…
Is the J&J 1-dose vaccine really as good as the 2-dose vaccines?
Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Q: I feel like I’m doing something wrong with the 1-dose J&J vaccine… like I’m cheating. Is it REALLY as good as the 2-dose vaccines? A: Yes, it’s really as good! The J&J vaccine prevented hospitalization and death from COVID-19 extremely well in the trials. The decision to go with 1 dose was based on Read more…
En esta edición de la serie de “Conoce a las Nerdy Girls”, les presentamos a la Dra. Shoshana Aronowitz, PhD, FNP-BC, MSN, RN. La Dra. Aronowitz es una investigadora y enfermera que estudia el acceso al tratamiento por el abuso de sustancias, la entrega innovadora de suministros para la reducción de daños, las disparidades raciales Read more…
What is happening with a second wave of COVID-19 in Brazil?
Infection and SpreadAparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: A lot and it is not good. Brazil is second to the U.S. in terms of new daily cases and total deaths, but has a much smaller population. Brazil is now considered to be the epicenter of the pandemic. 👩⚕️ Over the past few days, Brazil has surpassed nearly 4,000 COVID-19 related deaths per Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Infection and Spread School Staying Safe Testing and Contact Tracing Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
In this live Q&A, we’re teaming up with our science gal-pals at the Unbiased Science Podcast, Drs. Andrea Love and Jessica Steier! We’ll be answering reader questions about antibody testing after vaccination, viral variants & kids, #thrifting, and whether your COVID-19 vaccine can make you test positive for COVID. https://www.facebook.com/unbiasedscipod/ ➡️ Welcome, Intros, and Comments Read more…
Is there some benefit to people publicly trumpeting it once they’ve been vaccinated, say, by donning stickers, buttons, bumper stickers, etc.?
Vaccines
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: Yes, tasteful trumpeting could improve COVID-19 vaccination uptake by activating behavioral pathways. Images and stories are powerful tools in motivating social behavior. Stickers and other public displays of individual behavior can promote collective action (Think “I Voted” stickers). When trumpeting your vaccine, remain respectful of others with different perspectives and those who continue to Read more…
¿Cuál es la mejor vacuna?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Daisey Velazquez, Spanish Translation
R: En pocas palabras, la que pueda recibir hoy. Hemos recibido muchas preguntas acerca de si se recomienda una vacuna sobre las otras. Todas las vacunas son eficaces. No estamos diciendo que todas las vacunas son idénticas, tal vez algunas personas prefieren una vacuna sobre las otras. Pero las tres vacunas disponibles en los EE.UU. Read more…
What are the current trends in MIS-C?
Clinical Symptoms Treatments
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: MIS-C, or Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in children, is possible when kids with COVID-19 get really sick and different body parts (like the lungs, heart, kidneys, brain, or gut) become inflamed and damaged. It is a rare, but very serious, medical problem. Though kids are less likely to get seriously ill from COVID-19, as the Read more…
What do we know about the COVID-19 vaccines in people who are immunosuppressed?
Biology/Immunity Vaccines
Vijaya Knight, MD PhD (D)ABMLI
A. While data on the relative effectiveness in these groups is still limited, COVID-19 vaccines are safe for immunosuppressed people and help protect against severe COVID-19 disease. TL;DR: ➡️ None of the vaccines contain live virus and cannot cause infection. ➡️ Even if immune response is lower in the immunosuppressed, the vaccine will induce some Read more…
This re-socializing thing is harder than I thought.
Mental Health Socializing
Christine Whelan, PhD
Q: I met up with friends in person for the first time in a year. It was so awkward. Help! This re-socializing thing is harder than I thought. A: Pandemic introspection has taught some of us important lessons… and made many of us rusty on other-focused social skills. Embrace timeless advice from Dale Carnegie’s How Read more…
Is the J&J 1-dose vaccine really as good as the 2-dose vaccines?
Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Q: I feel like I’m doing something wrong with the 1-dose J&J vaccine… like I’m cheating. Is it REALLY as good as the 2-dose vaccines? A: Yes, it’s really as good! The J&J vaccine prevented hospitalization and death from COVID-19 extremely well in the trials. The decision to go with 1 dose was based on Read more…
A: A lot and it is not good. Brazil is second to the U.S. in terms of new daily cases and total deaths, but has a much smaller population. Brazil is now considered to be the epicenter of the pandemic. 👩⚕️ Over the past few days, Brazil has surpassed nearly 4,000 COVID-19 related deaths per Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Infection and Spread School Staying Safe Testing and Contact Tracing Vaccines VideosMalia Jones, PhD MPH
In this live Q&A, we’re teaming up with our science gal-pals at the Unbiased Science Podcast, Drs. Andrea Love and Jessica Steier! We’ll be answering reader questions about antibody testing after vaccination, viral variants & kids, #thrifting, and whether your COVID-19 vaccine can make you test positive for COVID. https://www.facebook.com/unbiasedscipod/ ➡️ Welcome, Intros, and Comments Read more…
Is there some benefit to people publicly trumpeting it once they’ve been vaccinated, say, by donning stickers, buttons, bumper stickers, etc.?
Vaccines
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: Yes, tasteful trumpeting could improve COVID-19 vaccination uptake by activating behavioral pathways. Images and stories are powerful tools in motivating social behavior. Stickers and other public displays of individual behavior can promote collective action (Think “I Voted” stickers). When trumpeting your vaccine, remain respectful of others with different perspectives and those who continue to Read more…
¿Cuál es la mejor vacuna?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Daisey Velazquez, Spanish Translation
R: En pocas palabras, la que pueda recibir hoy. Hemos recibido muchas preguntas acerca de si se recomienda una vacuna sobre las otras. Todas las vacunas son eficaces. No estamos diciendo que todas las vacunas son idénticas, tal vez algunas personas prefieren una vacuna sobre las otras. Pero las tres vacunas disponibles en los EE.UU. Read more…
What are the current trends in MIS-C?
Clinical Symptoms Treatments
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: MIS-C, or Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in children, is possible when kids with COVID-19 get really sick and different body parts (like the lungs, heart, kidneys, brain, or gut) become inflamed and damaged. It is a rare, but very serious, medical problem. Though kids are less likely to get seriously ill from COVID-19, as the Read more…
What do we know about the COVID-19 vaccines in people who are immunosuppressed?
Biology/Immunity Vaccines
Vijaya Knight, MD PhD (D)ABMLI
A. While data on the relative effectiveness in these groups is still limited, COVID-19 vaccines are safe for immunosuppressed people and help protect against severe COVID-19 disease. TL;DR: ➡️ None of the vaccines contain live virus and cannot cause infection. ➡️ Even if immune response is lower in the immunosuppressed, the vaccine will induce some Read more…
This re-socializing thing is harder than I thought.
Mental Health Socializing
Christine Whelan, PhD
Q: I met up with friends in person for the first time in a year. It was so awkward. Help! This re-socializing thing is harder than I thought. A: Pandemic introspection has taught some of us important lessons… and made many of us rusty on other-focused social skills. Embrace timeless advice from Dale Carnegie’s How Read more…
Is the J&J 1-dose vaccine really as good as the 2-dose vaccines?
Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Q: I feel like I’m doing something wrong with the 1-dose J&J vaccine… like I’m cheating. Is it REALLY as good as the 2-dose vaccines? A: Yes, it’s really as good! The J&J vaccine prevented hospitalization and death from COVID-19 extremely well in the trials. The decision to go with 1 dose was based on Read more…
In this live Q&A, we’re teaming up with our science gal-pals at the Unbiased Science Podcast, Drs. Andrea Love and Jessica Steier! We’ll be answering reader questions about antibody testing after vaccination, viral variants & kids, #thrifting, and whether your COVID-19 vaccine can make you test positive for COVID. https://www.facebook.com/unbiasedscipod/ ➡️ Welcome, Intros, and Comments Read more…
Is there some benefit to people publicly trumpeting it once they’ve been vaccinated, say, by donning stickers, buttons, bumper stickers, etc.?
VaccinesAshley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: Yes, tasteful trumpeting could improve COVID-19 vaccination uptake by activating behavioral pathways. Images and stories are powerful tools in motivating social behavior. Stickers and other public displays of individual behavior can promote collective action (Think “I Voted” stickers). When trumpeting your vaccine, remain respectful of others with different perspectives and those who continue to Read more…
¿Cuál es la mejor vacuna?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Daisey Velazquez, Spanish Translation
R: En pocas palabras, la que pueda recibir hoy. Hemos recibido muchas preguntas acerca de si se recomienda una vacuna sobre las otras. Todas las vacunas son eficaces. No estamos diciendo que todas las vacunas son idénticas, tal vez algunas personas prefieren una vacuna sobre las otras. Pero las tres vacunas disponibles en los EE.UU. Read more…
What are the current trends in MIS-C?
Clinical Symptoms Treatments
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: MIS-C, or Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in children, is possible when kids with COVID-19 get really sick and different body parts (like the lungs, heart, kidneys, brain, or gut) become inflamed and damaged. It is a rare, but very serious, medical problem. Though kids are less likely to get seriously ill from COVID-19, as the Read more…
What do we know about the COVID-19 vaccines in people who are immunosuppressed?
Biology/Immunity Vaccines
Vijaya Knight, MD PhD (D)ABMLI
A. While data on the relative effectiveness in these groups is still limited, COVID-19 vaccines are safe for immunosuppressed people and help protect against severe COVID-19 disease. TL;DR: ➡️ None of the vaccines contain live virus and cannot cause infection. ➡️ Even if immune response is lower in the immunosuppressed, the vaccine will induce some Read more…
This re-socializing thing is harder than I thought.
Mental Health Socializing
Christine Whelan, PhD
Q: I met up with friends in person for the first time in a year. It was so awkward. Help! This re-socializing thing is harder than I thought. A: Pandemic introspection has taught some of us important lessons… and made many of us rusty on other-focused social skills. Embrace timeless advice from Dale Carnegie’s How Read more…
Is the J&J 1-dose vaccine really as good as the 2-dose vaccines?
Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Q: I feel like I’m doing something wrong with the 1-dose J&J vaccine… like I’m cheating. Is it REALLY as good as the 2-dose vaccines? A: Yes, it’s really as good! The J&J vaccine prevented hospitalization and death from COVID-19 extremely well in the trials. The decision to go with 1 dose was based on Read more…
A: Yes, tasteful trumpeting could improve COVID-19 vaccination uptake by activating behavioral pathways. Images and stories are powerful tools in motivating social behavior. Stickers and other public displays of individual behavior can promote collective action (Think “I Voted” stickers). When trumpeting your vaccine, remain respectful of others with different perspectives and those who continue to Read more…
¿Cuál es la mejor vacuna?
Posts en Español VaccinesDaisey Velazquez, Spanish Translation
R: En pocas palabras, la que pueda recibir hoy. Hemos recibido muchas preguntas acerca de si se recomienda una vacuna sobre las otras. Todas las vacunas son eficaces. No estamos diciendo que todas las vacunas son idénticas, tal vez algunas personas prefieren una vacuna sobre las otras. Pero las tres vacunas disponibles en los EE.UU. Read more…
What are the current trends in MIS-C?
Clinical Symptoms Treatments
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: MIS-C, or Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in children, is possible when kids with COVID-19 get really sick and different body parts (like the lungs, heart, kidneys, brain, or gut) become inflamed and damaged. It is a rare, but very serious, medical problem. Though kids are less likely to get seriously ill from COVID-19, as the Read more…
What do we know about the COVID-19 vaccines in people who are immunosuppressed?
Biology/Immunity Vaccines
Vijaya Knight, MD PhD (D)ABMLI
A. While data on the relative effectiveness in these groups is still limited, COVID-19 vaccines are safe for immunosuppressed people and help protect against severe COVID-19 disease. TL;DR: ➡️ None of the vaccines contain live virus and cannot cause infection. ➡️ Even if immune response is lower in the immunosuppressed, the vaccine will induce some Read more…
This re-socializing thing is harder than I thought.
Mental Health Socializing
Christine Whelan, PhD
Q: I met up with friends in person for the first time in a year. It was so awkward. Help! This re-socializing thing is harder than I thought. A: Pandemic introspection has taught some of us important lessons… and made many of us rusty on other-focused social skills. Embrace timeless advice from Dale Carnegie’s How Read more…
Is the J&J 1-dose vaccine really as good as the 2-dose vaccines?
Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Q: I feel like I’m doing something wrong with the 1-dose J&J vaccine… like I’m cheating. Is it REALLY as good as the 2-dose vaccines? A: Yes, it’s really as good! The J&J vaccine prevented hospitalization and death from COVID-19 extremely well in the trials. The decision to go with 1 dose was based on Read more…
R: En pocas palabras, la que pueda recibir hoy. Hemos recibido muchas preguntas acerca de si se recomienda una vacuna sobre las otras. Todas las vacunas son eficaces. No estamos diciendo que todas las vacunas son idénticas, tal vez algunas personas prefieren una vacuna sobre las otras. Pero las tres vacunas disponibles en los EE.UU. Read more…
What are the current trends in MIS-C?
Clinical Symptoms TreatmentsSarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: MIS-C, or Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in children, is possible when kids with COVID-19 get really sick and different body parts (like the lungs, heart, kidneys, brain, or gut) become inflamed and damaged. It is a rare, but very serious, medical problem. Though kids are less likely to get seriously ill from COVID-19, as the Read more…
What do we know about the COVID-19 vaccines in people who are immunosuppressed?
Biology/Immunity Vaccines
Vijaya Knight, MD PhD (D)ABMLI
A. While data on the relative effectiveness in these groups is still limited, COVID-19 vaccines are safe for immunosuppressed people and help protect against severe COVID-19 disease. TL;DR: ➡️ None of the vaccines contain live virus and cannot cause infection. ➡️ Even if immune response is lower in the immunosuppressed, the vaccine will induce some Read more…
This re-socializing thing is harder than I thought.
Mental Health Socializing
Christine Whelan, PhD
Q: I met up with friends in person for the first time in a year. It was so awkward. Help! This re-socializing thing is harder than I thought. A: Pandemic introspection has taught some of us important lessons… and made many of us rusty on other-focused social skills. Embrace timeless advice from Dale Carnegie’s How Read more…
Is the J&J 1-dose vaccine really as good as the 2-dose vaccines?
Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Q: I feel like I’m doing something wrong with the 1-dose J&J vaccine… like I’m cheating. Is it REALLY as good as the 2-dose vaccines? A: Yes, it’s really as good! The J&J vaccine prevented hospitalization and death from COVID-19 extremely well in the trials. The decision to go with 1 dose was based on Read more…
A: MIS-C, or Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in children, is possible when kids with COVID-19 get really sick and different body parts (like the lungs, heart, kidneys, brain, or gut) become inflamed and damaged. It is a rare, but very serious, medical problem. Though kids are less likely to get seriously ill from COVID-19, as the Read more…
What do we know about the COVID-19 vaccines in people who are immunosuppressed?
Biology/Immunity VaccinesVijaya Knight, MD PhD (D)ABMLI
A. While data on the relative effectiveness in these groups is still limited, COVID-19 vaccines are safe for immunosuppressed people and help protect against severe COVID-19 disease. TL;DR: ➡️ None of the vaccines contain live virus and cannot cause infection. ➡️ Even if immune response is lower in the immunosuppressed, the vaccine will induce some Read more…
This re-socializing thing is harder than I thought.
Mental Health Socializing
Christine Whelan, PhD
Q: I met up with friends in person for the first time in a year. It was so awkward. Help! This re-socializing thing is harder than I thought. A: Pandemic introspection has taught some of us important lessons… and made many of us rusty on other-focused social skills. Embrace timeless advice from Dale Carnegie’s How Read more…
Is the J&J 1-dose vaccine really as good as the 2-dose vaccines?
Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Q: I feel like I’m doing something wrong with the 1-dose J&J vaccine… like I’m cheating. Is it REALLY as good as the 2-dose vaccines? A: Yes, it’s really as good! The J&J vaccine prevented hospitalization and death from COVID-19 extremely well in the trials. The decision to go with 1 dose was based on Read more…
A. While data on the relative effectiveness in these groups is still limited, COVID-19 vaccines are safe for immunosuppressed people and help protect against severe COVID-19 disease. TL;DR: ➡️ None of the vaccines contain live virus and cannot cause infection. ➡️ Even if immune response is lower in the immunosuppressed, the vaccine will induce some Read more…
This re-socializing thing is harder than I thought.
Mental Health SocializingChristine Whelan, PhD
Q: I met up with friends in person for the first time in a year. It was so awkward. Help! This re-socializing thing is harder than I thought. A: Pandemic introspection has taught some of us important lessons… and made many of us rusty on other-focused social skills. Embrace timeless advice from Dale Carnegie’s How Read more…
Is the J&J 1-dose vaccine really as good as the 2-dose vaccines?
Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Q: I feel like I’m doing something wrong with the 1-dose J&J vaccine… like I’m cheating. Is it REALLY as good as the 2-dose vaccines? A: Yes, it’s really as good! The J&J vaccine prevented hospitalization and death from COVID-19 extremely well in the trials. The decision to go with 1 dose was based on Read more…
Q: I met up with friends in person for the first time in a year. It was so awkward. Help! This re-socializing thing is harder than I thought. A: Pandemic introspection has taught some of us important lessons… and made many of us rusty on other-focused social skills. Embrace timeless advice from Dale Carnegie’s How Read more…
Is the J&J 1-dose vaccine really as good as the 2-dose vaccines?
VaccinesMalia Jones, PhD MPH
Q: I feel like I’m doing something wrong with the 1-dose J&J vaccine… like I’m cheating. Is it REALLY as good as the 2-dose vaccines? A: Yes, it’s really as good! The J&J vaccine prevented hospitalization and death from COVID-19 extremely well in the trials. The decision to go with 1 dose was based on Read more…
Q: I feel like I’m doing something wrong with the 1-dose J&J vaccine… like I’m cheating. Is it REALLY as good as the 2-dose vaccines? A: Yes, it’s really as good! The J&J vaccine prevented hospitalization and death from COVID-19 extremely well in the trials. The decision to go with 1 dose was based on Read more…
