What’s going on with the Oxford/Astrazeneca vaccine and one-dose strategy in Britain?
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: The Oxford/Astrazeneca vaccine was granted emergency authorization & the British government has decided to give as many people a first vaccine dose while delaying second doses *up to* 12 weeks after the first. A big news week here in the UK where this Nerdy Girl (Jenn) lives. Besides the worldwide focus on the new Read more…
Nerdy Girl Live Q&A Saturday 1/2 at 9:30 am CT
Uncategorized
Gretchen Peterson, Chief Operations Officer
Join Nerdy Girls Dr. Malia Jones and Dr. Amanda Simanek LIVE at Dear Pandemic FB Page as they answer community questions from our Question Box. Saturday, January 2nd 9:30 a.m. Central Time
Did you know that Dear Pandemic is available in Spanish?
Posts en Español
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Hello friends, family, and fans! Did you know that Dear Pandemic is available in Spanish? We launched our Spanish-language site, Querida Pandemia in September. It’s FULL of Spanish-language content curated, written, and translated by the same team you trust here at Dear Pandemic. We are particularly proud of this effort because there is a tremendous Read more…
Alejandra Silva Hernández, Spanish Translation
Alejandra Silva Hernández is a first-generation student in the accelerated General Public Health Program at the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. After graduation, she intends to apply to medical school to continue to advocate for underserved communities. In her free time, she enjoys virtual taekwondo and photography.
What lessons can we learn from the contact tracers?
Testing and Contact Tracing
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
We talked to someone who has been working as a state contact tracer since May. She gave us a list of practical things you can do today to make contact tracers’ jobs easier: 1️⃣ Clear out your voicemail so they can leave a message! 📪 2️⃣ Make sure you have a thermometer at home. 🌡️ Read more…
¿Cómo puedo reforzar mi sistema inmunológico?
Biology/Immunity Posts en Español
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: Hoy nos enfocamos en la importancia del sueño saludable como una estrategia basada en evidencia para mejorar su sistema inmune durante la pandemia de COVID-19. ** La deficiencia de sueño a largo plazo se asocia con una variedad de comorbilidades (diabetes tipo 2, enfermedad cardiovascular, demencia) que puede resultar en consecuencias más severas por Read more…
What is all the fuss about the “mutant” strain of SARS-CoV-2 in England?
Biology/Immunity
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: The variant of concern VOC 202012/01 also known as the B.1.1.7 lineage accumulated many mutations in a short period of time and may spread more quickly than other strains. Researchers have located three specific mutations that may allow for increased transmission in this variant with continued study expected. It is likely the vaccine will Read more…
Meet Those Nerdy Girls – Dr. Lauren Hale
Uncategorized
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
This week we are featuring Dr. Lauren Hale, one of the Nerdy Girls who has been helping Dear Pandemic serve up practical (and often entertaining) COVID info since March 13th. Dr. Hale mostly studies the social patterning of 💤 sleep 💤, with particular attention to how social and contextual factors influence sleep and health disparities. Read more…
With all this holiday travel, why don’t airports have COVID-sniffing dogs?
Data and Metrics Testing and Contact Tracing
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: As noted in prior posts, highly trained dogs have the incredible capacity to successfully detect the odor of people with COVID-19 by sniffing human sweat. Pilot programs using COVID-sniffing dogs to detect infection among potential passengers have already launched in airports in Finland, the United Arab Emirates, and most recently Chile. These pilot projects Read more…
Are there any new heroines of the pandemic that you can highlight?
Uncategorized
A: Yes! We love lifting up the tireless work of female clinicians and scientists in this pandemic, and we are delighted to share a little bit about Dr. Sara Oliver, a member of the CDC’s Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS). Sara Oliver, MD, MSPH is an EIS Officer at the CDC’s National Center for Immunization and Read more…
¿Puede comentar sobre el uso del jarabe de saúco y COVID?
Posts en Español Treatments Uncertainty and Misinformation
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
P: Estamos en la temporada de cuando le doy jarabe de saúco a mi familia como prevención de la influenza, pero he leído que pueda agravar algunos síntomas del COVID. R: No se han realizado estudios científicos sobre el uso de jarabe de saúco para prevenir o tratar COVID-19. De la misma manera, no ha Read more…
Why do we need two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine? Can we use one dose and vaccinate more people?
Vaccines
Michelle Kinder, PhD
A: A two dose schedule was proven to work and authorized for both the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines. One dose provides sub-optimal immunity and has not been studied in clinical trials designed to test their efficacy. Giving one dose of these vaccines to the most vulnerable populations would leave them without full immune protection. Read more…
Cute kids to Dr. Fauci: “When will we get vaccinated?”
Vaccines
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Dr. Fauci to cute kids: “Hang in there – coupla’ more months and we’ll be in good shape!” We Nerdy Girls are big #faucifangirls. We’re also moms. So, when Dr. Fauci spoke to kids (and Elmo!) recently about COVID vaccines, we listened up! Here’s the TL;DR on kids and COVID vaccine trials: ➡️ Safety Read more…
Why I got the vaccine – Dr. Sarah Coles
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
Hello everyone! Dr. Sarah Coles here, one of your Nerdy Girls. I’m very proud to announce that this weekend I was able to get my first dose of the Covid19 vaccine! It was a powerful experience for me, and I wanted to take a moment to share with you why I got the vaccine. As Read more…
How can I help encourage my colleagues in healthcare settings to get the Covid-19 vaccination?
Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: Personal beliefs and experiences inform varying levels of acceptance of the Covid-19 vaccine now becoming available to essential workers in healthcare settings. Listen to the reasons for concern, respond with compassion and facts, and make it easy to take actionable steps forward. REALLY LISTEN. Not all vaccine hesitancy stems from the same concerns. Creating Read more…
Does someone who has been vaccinated still need to wear a mask and take other precautions?
Infection and Spread Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Yes. We don’t yet know whether the vaccines prevent someone from being infectious. The existing COVID-19 vaccine trials focused on a specific endpoint – symptomatic COVID-19 disease. We know that both the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines were close to 95% efficacious in preventing disease (YAY!!). But wouldn’t we expect the vaccine to also stop Read more…
Meet Those Nerdy Girls – Dr. Lindsey Leininger
Uncategorized
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
In this week’s edition of our “Meet those nerdy girls” series, we’re introducing Dr. Lindsey Leininger, who is a Clinical Professor of Business Administration at Dartmouth College’s Tuck School of Business, and the “Nerd-in-Chief” at Dear Pandemic. In the Before Times, Dr. Leininger described herself as a health policy researcher. Now, she identifies as an Read more…
How safe would a contactless cookie exchange be this holiday season?
Staying Safe
A: We LOVE this idea. A cookie exchange CAN be done safely, and in fact, it’s just the kind of creativity we need to spread joy in this year’s unique holiday season. We know that many of our holiday traditions are too risky this year. From loud, boisterous meals to crowding our loved ones around Read more…
Prevención global contra el Covid-19
Posts en Español Staying Safe
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
Este corto animado de la escuela de Medicina de Standford por Maya Adam, ilustra cómo el coronavirus – el virus que causa la enfermedad respiratoria COVID-19 – se transmite a través de las personas y cómo la transmisión se puede prevenir. Cuerpo sano, mente sana. ~ Las “Nerdy Girls” Enlace a la publicación original de Read more…
How can I help someone who is struggling with mental wellness?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: Focus on the basics, discuss mental wellness openly, and offer support where needed. 1-Focus on supporting the basics. We can all support our mental health by focusing on the basic pillars of wellness. 💤 Encourage 7-8 hours of sleep a day 🥕 Promote 3 meals a day with a few healthy snacks 🚰 Remind Read more…
A: The Oxford/Astrazeneca vaccine was granted emergency authorization & the British government has decided to give as many people a first vaccine dose while delaying second doses *up to* 12 weeks after the first. A big news week here in the UK where this Nerdy Girl (Jenn) lives. Besides the worldwide focus on the new Read more…
Nerdy Girl Live Q&A Saturday 1/2 at 9:30 am CT
UncategorizedGretchen Peterson, Chief Operations Officer
Join Nerdy Girls Dr. Malia Jones and Dr. Amanda Simanek LIVE at Dear Pandemic FB Page as they answer community questions from our Question Box. Saturday, January 2nd 9:30 a.m. Central Time
Did you know that Dear Pandemic is available in Spanish?
Posts en Español
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Hello friends, family, and fans! Did you know that Dear Pandemic is available in Spanish? We launched our Spanish-language site, Querida Pandemia in September. It’s FULL of Spanish-language content curated, written, and translated by the same team you trust here at Dear Pandemic. We are particularly proud of this effort because there is a tremendous Read more…
Alejandra Silva Hernández, Spanish Translation
Alejandra Silva Hernández is a first-generation student in the accelerated General Public Health Program at the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. After graduation, she intends to apply to medical school to continue to advocate for underserved communities. In her free time, she enjoys virtual taekwondo and photography.
What lessons can we learn from the contact tracers?
Testing and Contact Tracing
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
We talked to someone who has been working as a state contact tracer since May. She gave us a list of practical things you can do today to make contact tracers’ jobs easier: 1️⃣ Clear out your voicemail so they can leave a message! 📪 2️⃣ Make sure you have a thermometer at home. 🌡️ Read more…
¿Cómo puedo reforzar mi sistema inmunológico?
Biology/Immunity Posts en Español
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: Hoy nos enfocamos en la importancia del sueño saludable como una estrategia basada en evidencia para mejorar su sistema inmune durante la pandemia de COVID-19. ** La deficiencia de sueño a largo plazo se asocia con una variedad de comorbilidades (diabetes tipo 2, enfermedad cardiovascular, demencia) que puede resultar en consecuencias más severas por Read more…
What is all the fuss about the “mutant” strain of SARS-CoV-2 in England?
Biology/Immunity
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: The variant of concern VOC 202012/01 also known as the B.1.1.7 lineage accumulated many mutations in a short period of time and may spread more quickly than other strains. Researchers have located three specific mutations that may allow for increased transmission in this variant with continued study expected. It is likely the vaccine will Read more…
Meet Those Nerdy Girls – Dr. Lauren Hale
Uncategorized
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
This week we are featuring Dr. Lauren Hale, one of the Nerdy Girls who has been helping Dear Pandemic serve up practical (and often entertaining) COVID info since March 13th. Dr. Hale mostly studies the social patterning of 💤 sleep 💤, with particular attention to how social and contextual factors influence sleep and health disparities. Read more…
With all this holiday travel, why don’t airports have COVID-sniffing dogs?
Data and Metrics Testing and Contact Tracing
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: As noted in prior posts, highly trained dogs have the incredible capacity to successfully detect the odor of people with COVID-19 by sniffing human sweat. Pilot programs using COVID-sniffing dogs to detect infection among potential passengers have already launched in airports in Finland, the United Arab Emirates, and most recently Chile. These pilot projects Read more…
Are there any new heroines of the pandemic that you can highlight?
Uncategorized
A: Yes! We love lifting up the tireless work of female clinicians and scientists in this pandemic, and we are delighted to share a little bit about Dr. Sara Oliver, a member of the CDC’s Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS). Sara Oliver, MD, MSPH is an EIS Officer at the CDC’s National Center for Immunization and Read more…
¿Puede comentar sobre el uso del jarabe de saúco y COVID?
Posts en Español Treatments Uncertainty and Misinformation
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
P: Estamos en la temporada de cuando le doy jarabe de saúco a mi familia como prevención de la influenza, pero he leído que pueda agravar algunos síntomas del COVID. R: No se han realizado estudios científicos sobre el uso de jarabe de saúco para prevenir o tratar COVID-19. De la misma manera, no ha Read more…
Why do we need two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine? Can we use one dose and vaccinate more people?
Vaccines
Michelle Kinder, PhD
A: A two dose schedule was proven to work and authorized for both the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines. One dose provides sub-optimal immunity and has not been studied in clinical trials designed to test their efficacy. Giving one dose of these vaccines to the most vulnerable populations would leave them without full immune protection. Read more…
Cute kids to Dr. Fauci: “When will we get vaccinated?”
Vaccines
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Dr. Fauci to cute kids: “Hang in there – coupla’ more months and we’ll be in good shape!” We Nerdy Girls are big #faucifangirls. We’re also moms. So, when Dr. Fauci spoke to kids (and Elmo!) recently about COVID vaccines, we listened up! Here’s the TL;DR on kids and COVID vaccine trials: ➡️ Safety Read more…
Why I got the vaccine – Dr. Sarah Coles
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
Hello everyone! Dr. Sarah Coles here, one of your Nerdy Girls. I’m very proud to announce that this weekend I was able to get my first dose of the Covid19 vaccine! It was a powerful experience for me, and I wanted to take a moment to share with you why I got the vaccine. As Read more…
How can I help encourage my colleagues in healthcare settings to get the Covid-19 vaccination?
Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: Personal beliefs and experiences inform varying levels of acceptance of the Covid-19 vaccine now becoming available to essential workers in healthcare settings. Listen to the reasons for concern, respond with compassion and facts, and make it easy to take actionable steps forward. REALLY LISTEN. Not all vaccine hesitancy stems from the same concerns. Creating Read more…
Does someone who has been vaccinated still need to wear a mask and take other precautions?
Infection and Spread Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Yes. We don’t yet know whether the vaccines prevent someone from being infectious. The existing COVID-19 vaccine trials focused on a specific endpoint – symptomatic COVID-19 disease. We know that both the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines were close to 95% efficacious in preventing disease (YAY!!). But wouldn’t we expect the vaccine to also stop Read more…
Meet Those Nerdy Girls – Dr. Lindsey Leininger
Uncategorized
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
In this week’s edition of our “Meet those nerdy girls” series, we’re introducing Dr. Lindsey Leininger, who is a Clinical Professor of Business Administration at Dartmouth College’s Tuck School of Business, and the “Nerd-in-Chief” at Dear Pandemic. In the Before Times, Dr. Leininger described herself as a health policy researcher. Now, she identifies as an Read more…
How safe would a contactless cookie exchange be this holiday season?
Staying Safe
A: We LOVE this idea. A cookie exchange CAN be done safely, and in fact, it’s just the kind of creativity we need to spread joy in this year’s unique holiday season. We know that many of our holiday traditions are too risky this year. From loud, boisterous meals to crowding our loved ones around Read more…
Prevención global contra el Covid-19
Posts en Español Staying Safe
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
Este corto animado de la escuela de Medicina de Standford por Maya Adam, ilustra cómo el coronavirus – el virus que causa la enfermedad respiratoria COVID-19 – se transmite a través de las personas y cómo la transmisión se puede prevenir. Cuerpo sano, mente sana. ~ Las “Nerdy Girls” Enlace a la publicación original de Read more…
How can I help someone who is struggling with mental wellness?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: Focus on the basics, discuss mental wellness openly, and offer support where needed. 1-Focus on supporting the basics. We can all support our mental health by focusing on the basic pillars of wellness. 💤 Encourage 7-8 hours of sleep a day 🥕 Promote 3 meals a day with a few healthy snacks 🚰 Remind Read more…
Join Nerdy Girls Dr. Malia Jones and Dr. Amanda Simanek LIVE at Dear Pandemic FB Page as they answer community questions from our Question Box. Saturday, January 2nd 9:30 a.m. Central Time
Did you know that Dear Pandemic is available in Spanish?
Posts en EspañolMalia Jones, PhD MPH
Hello friends, family, and fans! Did you know that Dear Pandemic is available in Spanish? We launched our Spanish-language site, Querida Pandemia in September. It’s FULL of Spanish-language content curated, written, and translated by the same team you trust here at Dear Pandemic. We are particularly proud of this effort because there is a tremendous Read more…
Alejandra Silva Hernández, Spanish Translation
Alejandra Silva Hernández is a first-generation student in the accelerated General Public Health Program at the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. After graduation, she intends to apply to medical school to continue to advocate for underserved communities. In her free time, she enjoys virtual taekwondo and photography.
What lessons can we learn from the contact tracers?
Testing and Contact Tracing
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
We talked to someone who has been working as a state contact tracer since May. She gave us a list of practical things you can do today to make contact tracers’ jobs easier: 1️⃣ Clear out your voicemail so they can leave a message! 📪 2️⃣ Make sure you have a thermometer at home. 🌡️ Read more…
¿Cómo puedo reforzar mi sistema inmunológico?
Biology/Immunity Posts en Español
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: Hoy nos enfocamos en la importancia del sueño saludable como una estrategia basada en evidencia para mejorar su sistema inmune durante la pandemia de COVID-19. ** La deficiencia de sueño a largo plazo se asocia con una variedad de comorbilidades (diabetes tipo 2, enfermedad cardiovascular, demencia) que puede resultar en consecuencias más severas por Read more…
What is all the fuss about the “mutant” strain of SARS-CoV-2 in England?
Biology/Immunity
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: The variant of concern VOC 202012/01 also known as the B.1.1.7 lineage accumulated many mutations in a short period of time and may spread more quickly than other strains. Researchers have located three specific mutations that may allow for increased transmission in this variant with continued study expected. It is likely the vaccine will Read more…
Meet Those Nerdy Girls – Dr. Lauren Hale
Uncategorized
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
This week we are featuring Dr. Lauren Hale, one of the Nerdy Girls who has been helping Dear Pandemic serve up practical (and often entertaining) COVID info since March 13th. Dr. Hale mostly studies the social patterning of 💤 sleep 💤, with particular attention to how social and contextual factors influence sleep and health disparities. Read more…
With all this holiday travel, why don’t airports have COVID-sniffing dogs?
Data and Metrics Testing and Contact Tracing
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: As noted in prior posts, highly trained dogs have the incredible capacity to successfully detect the odor of people with COVID-19 by sniffing human sweat. Pilot programs using COVID-sniffing dogs to detect infection among potential passengers have already launched in airports in Finland, the United Arab Emirates, and most recently Chile. These pilot projects Read more…
Are there any new heroines of the pandemic that you can highlight?
Uncategorized
A: Yes! We love lifting up the tireless work of female clinicians and scientists in this pandemic, and we are delighted to share a little bit about Dr. Sara Oliver, a member of the CDC’s Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS). Sara Oliver, MD, MSPH is an EIS Officer at the CDC’s National Center for Immunization and Read more…
¿Puede comentar sobre el uso del jarabe de saúco y COVID?
Posts en Español Treatments Uncertainty and Misinformation
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
P: Estamos en la temporada de cuando le doy jarabe de saúco a mi familia como prevención de la influenza, pero he leído que pueda agravar algunos síntomas del COVID. R: No se han realizado estudios científicos sobre el uso de jarabe de saúco para prevenir o tratar COVID-19. De la misma manera, no ha Read more…
Why do we need two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine? Can we use one dose and vaccinate more people?
Vaccines
Michelle Kinder, PhD
A: A two dose schedule was proven to work and authorized for both the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines. One dose provides sub-optimal immunity and has not been studied in clinical trials designed to test their efficacy. Giving one dose of these vaccines to the most vulnerable populations would leave them without full immune protection. Read more…
Cute kids to Dr. Fauci: “When will we get vaccinated?”
Vaccines
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Dr. Fauci to cute kids: “Hang in there – coupla’ more months and we’ll be in good shape!” We Nerdy Girls are big #faucifangirls. We’re also moms. So, when Dr. Fauci spoke to kids (and Elmo!) recently about COVID vaccines, we listened up! Here’s the TL;DR on kids and COVID vaccine trials: ➡️ Safety Read more…
Why I got the vaccine – Dr. Sarah Coles
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
Hello everyone! Dr. Sarah Coles here, one of your Nerdy Girls. I’m very proud to announce that this weekend I was able to get my first dose of the Covid19 vaccine! It was a powerful experience for me, and I wanted to take a moment to share with you why I got the vaccine. As Read more…
How can I help encourage my colleagues in healthcare settings to get the Covid-19 vaccination?
Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: Personal beliefs and experiences inform varying levels of acceptance of the Covid-19 vaccine now becoming available to essential workers in healthcare settings. Listen to the reasons for concern, respond with compassion and facts, and make it easy to take actionable steps forward. REALLY LISTEN. Not all vaccine hesitancy stems from the same concerns. Creating Read more…
Does someone who has been vaccinated still need to wear a mask and take other precautions?
Infection and Spread Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Yes. We don’t yet know whether the vaccines prevent someone from being infectious. The existing COVID-19 vaccine trials focused on a specific endpoint – symptomatic COVID-19 disease. We know that both the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines were close to 95% efficacious in preventing disease (YAY!!). But wouldn’t we expect the vaccine to also stop Read more…
Meet Those Nerdy Girls – Dr. Lindsey Leininger
Uncategorized
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
In this week’s edition of our “Meet those nerdy girls” series, we’re introducing Dr. Lindsey Leininger, who is a Clinical Professor of Business Administration at Dartmouth College’s Tuck School of Business, and the “Nerd-in-Chief” at Dear Pandemic. In the Before Times, Dr. Leininger described herself as a health policy researcher. Now, she identifies as an Read more…
How safe would a contactless cookie exchange be this holiday season?
Staying Safe
A: We LOVE this idea. A cookie exchange CAN be done safely, and in fact, it’s just the kind of creativity we need to spread joy in this year’s unique holiday season. We know that many of our holiday traditions are too risky this year. From loud, boisterous meals to crowding our loved ones around Read more…
Prevención global contra el Covid-19
Posts en Español Staying Safe
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
Este corto animado de la escuela de Medicina de Standford por Maya Adam, ilustra cómo el coronavirus – el virus que causa la enfermedad respiratoria COVID-19 – se transmite a través de las personas y cómo la transmisión se puede prevenir. Cuerpo sano, mente sana. ~ Las “Nerdy Girls” Enlace a la publicación original de Read more…
How can I help someone who is struggling with mental wellness?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: Focus on the basics, discuss mental wellness openly, and offer support where needed. 1-Focus on supporting the basics. We can all support our mental health by focusing on the basic pillars of wellness. 💤 Encourage 7-8 hours of sleep a day 🥕 Promote 3 meals a day with a few healthy snacks 🚰 Remind Read more…
Hello friends, family, and fans! Did you know that Dear Pandemic is available in Spanish? We launched our Spanish-language site, Querida Pandemia in September. It’s FULL of Spanish-language content curated, written, and translated by the same team you trust here at Dear Pandemic. We are particularly proud of this effort because there is a tremendous Read more…
Alejandra Silva Hernández, Spanish Translation
Alejandra Silva Hernández is a first-generation student in the accelerated General Public Health Program at the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. After graduation, she intends to apply to medical school to continue to advocate for underserved communities. In her free time, she enjoys virtual taekwondo and photography.
What lessons can we learn from the contact tracers?
Testing and Contact TracingMalia Jones, PhD MPH
We talked to someone who has been working as a state contact tracer since May. She gave us a list of practical things you can do today to make contact tracers’ jobs easier: 1️⃣ Clear out your voicemail so they can leave a message! 📪 2️⃣ Make sure you have a thermometer at home. 🌡️ Read more…
¿Cómo puedo reforzar mi sistema inmunológico?
Biology/Immunity Posts en Español
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: Hoy nos enfocamos en la importancia del sueño saludable como una estrategia basada en evidencia para mejorar su sistema inmune durante la pandemia de COVID-19. ** La deficiencia de sueño a largo plazo se asocia con una variedad de comorbilidades (diabetes tipo 2, enfermedad cardiovascular, demencia) que puede resultar en consecuencias más severas por Read more…
What is all the fuss about the “mutant” strain of SARS-CoV-2 in England?
Biology/Immunity
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: The variant of concern VOC 202012/01 also known as the B.1.1.7 lineage accumulated many mutations in a short period of time and may spread more quickly than other strains. Researchers have located three specific mutations that may allow for increased transmission in this variant with continued study expected. It is likely the vaccine will Read more…
Meet Those Nerdy Girls – Dr. Lauren Hale
Uncategorized
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
This week we are featuring Dr. Lauren Hale, one of the Nerdy Girls who has been helping Dear Pandemic serve up practical (and often entertaining) COVID info since March 13th. Dr. Hale mostly studies the social patterning of 💤 sleep 💤, with particular attention to how social and contextual factors influence sleep and health disparities. Read more…
With all this holiday travel, why don’t airports have COVID-sniffing dogs?
Data and Metrics Testing and Contact Tracing
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: As noted in prior posts, highly trained dogs have the incredible capacity to successfully detect the odor of people with COVID-19 by sniffing human sweat. Pilot programs using COVID-sniffing dogs to detect infection among potential passengers have already launched in airports in Finland, the United Arab Emirates, and most recently Chile. These pilot projects Read more…
Are there any new heroines of the pandemic that you can highlight?
Uncategorized
A: Yes! We love lifting up the tireless work of female clinicians and scientists in this pandemic, and we are delighted to share a little bit about Dr. Sara Oliver, a member of the CDC’s Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS). Sara Oliver, MD, MSPH is an EIS Officer at the CDC’s National Center for Immunization and Read more…
¿Puede comentar sobre el uso del jarabe de saúco y COVID?
Posts en Español Treatments Uncertainty and Misinformation
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
P: Estamos en la temporada de cuando le doy jarabe de saúco a mi familia como prevención de la influenza, pero he leído que pueda agravar algunos síntomas del COVID. R: No se han realizado estudios científicos sobre el uso de jarabe de saúco para prevenir o tratar COVID-19. De la misma manera, no ha Read more…
Why do we need two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine? Can we use one dose and vaccinate more people?
Vaccines
Michelle Kinder, PhD
A: A two dose schedule was proven to work and authorized for both the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines. One dose provides sub-optimal immunity and has not been studied in clinical trials designed to test their efficacy. Giving one dose of these vaccines to the most vulnerable populations would leave them without full immune protection. Read more…
Cute kids to Dr. Fauci: “When will we get vaccinated?”
Vaccines
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Dr. Fauci to cute kids: “Hang in there – coupla’ more months and we’ll be in good shape!” We Nerdy Girls are big #faucifangirls. We’re also moms. So, when Dr. Fauci spoke to kids (and Elmo!) recently about COVID vaccines, we listened up! Here’s the TL;DR on kids and COVID vaccine trials: ➡️ Safety Read more…
Why I got the vaccine – Dr. Sarah Coles
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
Hello everyone! Dr. Sarah Coles here, one of your Nerdy Girls. I’m very proud to announce that this weekend I was able to get my first dose of the Covid19 vaccine! It was a powerful experience for me, and I wanted to take a moment to share with you why I got the vaccine. As Read more…
How can I help encourage my colleagues in healthcare settings to get the Covid-19 vaccination?
Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: Personal beliefs and experiences inform varying levels of acceptance of the Covid-19 vaccine now becoming available to essential workers in healthcare settings. Listen to the reasons for concern, respond with compassion and facts, and make it easy to take actionable steps forward. REALLY LISTEN. Not all vaccine hesitancy stems from the same concerns. Creating Read more…
Does someone who has been vaccinated still need to wear a mask and take other precautions?
Infection and Spread Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Yes. We don’t yet know whether the vaccines prevent someone from being infectious. The existing COVID-19 vaccine trials focused on a specific endpoint – symptomatic COVID-19 disease. We know that both the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines were close to 95% efficacious in preventing disease (YAY!!). But wouldn’t we expect the vaccine to also stop Read more…
Meet Those Nerdy Girls – Dr. Lindsey Leininger
Uncategorized
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
In this week’s edition of our “Meet those nerdy girls” series, we’re introducing Dr. Lindsey Leininger, who is a Clinical Professor of Business Administration at Dartmouth College’s Tuck School of Business, and the “Nerd-in-Chief” at Dear Pandemic. In the Before Times, Dr. Leininger described herself as a health policy researcher. Now, she identifies as an Read more…
How safe would a contactless cookie exchange be this holiday season?
Staying Safe
A: We LOVE this idea. A cookie exchange CAN be done safely, and in fact, it’s just the kind of creativity we need to spread joy in this year’s unique holiday season. We know that many of our holiday traditions are too risky this year. From loud, boisterous meals to crowding our loved ones around Read more…
Prevención global contra el Covid-19
Posts en Español Staying Safe
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
Este corto animado de la escuela de Medicina de Standford por Maya Adam, ilustra cómo el coronavirus – el virus que causa la enfermedad respiratoria COVID-19 – se transmite a través de las personas y cómo la transmisión se puede prevenir. Cuerpo sano, mente sana. ~ Las “Nerdy Girls” Enlace a la publicación original de Read more…
How can I help someone who is struggling with mental wellness?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: Focus on the basics, discuss mental wellness openly, and offer support where needed. 1-Focus on supporting the basics. We can all support our mental health by focusing on the basic pillars of wellness. 💤 Encourage 7-8 hours of sleep a day 🥕 Promote 3 meals a day with a few healthy snacks 🚰 Remind Read more…
We talked to someone who has been working as a state contact tracer since May. She gave us a list of practical things you can do today to make contact tracers’ jobs easier: 1️⃣ Clear out your voicemail so they can leave a message! 📪 2️⃣ Make sure you have a thermometer at home. 🌡️ Read more…
¿Cómo puedo reforzar mi sistema inmunológico?
Biology/Immunity Posts en EspañolSandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: Hoy nos enfocamos en la importancia del sueño saludable como una estrategia basada en evidencia para mejorar su sistema inmune durante la pandemia de COVID-19. ** La deficiencia de sueño a largo plazo se asocia con una variedad de comorbilidades (diabetes tipo 2, enfermedad cardiovascular, demencia) que puede resultar en consecuencias más severas por Read more…
What is all the fuss about the “mutant” strain of SARS-CoV-2 in England?
Biology/Immunity
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: The variant of concern VOC 202012/01 also known as the B.1.1.7 lineage accumulated many mutations in a short period of time and may spread more quickly than other strains. Researchers have located three specific mutations that may allow for increased transmission in this variant with continued study expected. It is likely the vaccine will Read more…
Meet Those Nerdy Girls – Dr. Lauren Hale
Uncategorized
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
This week we are featuring Dr. Lauren Hale, one of the Nerdy Girls who has been helping Dear Pandemic serve up practical (and often entertaining) COVID info since March 13th. Dr. Hale mostly studies the social patterning of 💤 sleep 💤, with particular attention to how social and contextual factors influence sleep and health disparities. Read more…
With all this holiday travel, why don’t airports have COVID-sniffing dogs?
Data and Metrics Testing and Contact Tracing
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: As noted in prior posts, highly trained dogs have the incredible capacity to successfully detect the odor of people with COVID-19 by sniffing human sweat. Pilot programs using COVID-sniffing dogs to detect infection among potential passengers have already launched in airports in Finland, the United Arab Emirates, and most recently Chile. These pilot projects Read more…
Are there any new heroines of the pandemic that you can highlight?
Uncategorized
A: Yes! We love lifting up the tireless work of female clinicians and scientists in this pandemic, and we are delighted to share a little bit about Dr. Sara Oliver, a member of the CDC’s Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS). Sara Oliver, MD, MSPH is an EIS Officer at the CDC’s National Center for Immunization and Read more…
¿Puede comentar sobre el uso del jarabe de saúco y COVID?
Posts en Español Treatments Uncertainty and Misinformation
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
P: Estamos en la temporada de cuando le doy jarabe de saúco a mi familia como prevención de la influenza, pero he leído que pueda agravar algunos síntomas del COVID. R: No se han realizado estudios científicos sobre el uso de jarabe de saúco para prevenir o tratar COVID-19. De la misma manera, no ha Read more…
Why do we need two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine? Can we use one dose and vaccinate more people?
Vaccines
Michelle Kinder, PhD
A: A two dose schedule was proven to work and authorized for both the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines. One dose provides sub-optimal immunity and has not been studied in clinical trials designed to test their efficacy. Giving one dose of these vaccines to the most vulnerable populations would leave them without full immune protection. Read more…
Cute kids to Dr. Fauci: “When will we get vaccinated?”
Vaccines
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Dr. Fauci to cute kids: “Hang in there – coupla’ more months and we’ll be in good shape!” We Nerdy Girls are big #faucifangirls. We’re also moms. So, when Dr. Fauci spoke to kids (and Elmo!) recently about COVID vaccines, we listened up! Here’s the TL;DR on kids and COVID vaccine trials: ➡️ Safety Read more…
Why I got the vaccine – Dr. Sarah Coles
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
Hello everyone! Dr. Sarah Coles here, one of your Nerdy Girls. I’m very proud to announce that this weekend I was able to get my first dose of the Covid19 vaccine! It was a powerful experience for me, and I wanted to take a moment to share with you why I got the vaccine. As Read more…
How can I help encourage my colleagues in healthcare settings to get the Covid-19 vaccination?
Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: Personal beliefs and experiences inform varying levels of acceptance of the Covid-19 vaccine now becoming available to essential workers in healthcare settings. Listen to the reasons for concern, respond with compassion and facts, and make it easy to take actionable steps forward. REALLY LISTEN. Not all vaccine hesitancy stems from the same concerns. Creating Read more…
Does someone who has been vaccinated still need to wear a mask and take other precautions?
Infection and Spread Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Yes. We don’t yet know whether the vaccines prevent someone from being infectious. The existing COVID-19 vaccine trials focused on a specific endpoint – symptomatic COVID-19 disease. We know that both the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines were close to 95% efficacious in preventing disease (YAY!!). But wouldn’t we expect the vaccine to also stop Read more…
Meet Those Nerdy Girls – Dr. Lindsey Leininger
Uncategorized
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
In this week’s edition of our “Meet those nerdy girls” series, we’re introducing Dr. Lindsey Leininger, who is a Clinical Professor of Business Administration at Dartmouth College’s Tuck School of Business, and the “Nerd-in-Chief” at Dear Pandemic. In the Before Times, Dr. Leininger described herself as a health policy researcher. Now, she identifies as an Read more…
How safe would a contactless cookie exchange be this holiday season?
Staying Safe
A: We LOVE this idea. A cookie exchange CAN be done safely, and in fact, it’s just the kind of creativity we need to spread joy in this year’s unique holiday season. We know that many of our holiday traditions are too risky this year. From loud, boisterous meals to crowding our loved ones around Read more…
Prevención global contra el Covid-19
Posts en Español Staying Safe
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
Este corto animado de la escuela de Medicina de Standford por Maya Adam, ilustra cómo el coronavirus – el virus que causa la enfermedad respiratoria COVID-19 – se transmite a través de las personas y cómo la transmisión se puede prevenir. Cuerpo sano, mente sana. ~ Las “Nerdy Girls” Enlace a la publicación original de Read more…
How can I help someone who is struggling with mental wellness?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: Focus on the basics, discuss mental wellness openly, and offer support where needed. 1-Focus on supporting the basics. We can all support our mental health by focusing on the basic pillars of wellness. 💤 Encourage 7-8 hours of sleep a day 🥕 Promote 3 meals a day with a few healthy snacks 🚰 Remind Read more…
R: Hoy nos enfocamos en la importancia del sueño saludable como una estrategia basada en evidencia para mejorar su sistema inmune durante la pandemia de COVID-19. ** La deficiencia de sueño a largo plazo se asocia con una variedad de comorbilidades (diabetes tipo 2, enfermedad cardiovascular, demencia) que puede resultar en consecuencias más severas por Read more…
What is all the fuss about the “mutant” strain of SARS-CoV-2 in England?
Biology/ImmunityAshley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: The variant of concern VOC 202012/01 also known as the B.1.1.7 lineage accumulated many mutations in a short period of time and may spread more quickly than other strains. Researchers have located three specific mutations that may allow for increased transmission in this variant with continued study expected. It is likely the vaccine will Read more…
Meet Those Nerdy Girls – Dr. Lauren Hale
Uncategorized
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
This week we are featuring Dr. Lauren Hale, one of the Nerdy Girls who has been helping Dear Pandemic serve up practical (and often entertaining) COVID info since March 13th. Dr. Hale mostly studies the social patterning of 💤 sleep 💤, with particular attention to how social and contextual factors influence sleep and health disparities. Read more…
With all this holiday travel, why don’t airports have COVID-sniffing dogs?
Data and Metrics Testing and Contact Tracing
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: As noted in prior posts, highly trained dogs have the incredible capacity to successfully detect the odor of people with COVID-19 by sniffing human sweat. Pilot programs using COVID-sniffing dogs to detect infection among potential passengers have already launched in airports in Finland, the United Arab Emirates, and most recently Chile. These pilot projects Read more…
Are there any new heroines of the pandemic that you can highlight?
Uncategorized
A: Yes! We love lifting up the tireless work of female clinicians and scientists in this pandemic, and we are delighted to share a little bit about Dr. Sara Oliver, a member of the CDC’s Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS). Sara Oliver, MD, MSPH is an EIS Officer at the CDC’s National Center for Immunization and Read more…
¿Puede comentar sobre el uso del jarabe de saúco y COVID?
Posts en Español Treatments Uncertainty and Misinformation
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
P: Estamos en la temporada de cuando le doy jarabe de saúco a mi familia como prevención de la influenza, pero he leído que pueda agravar algunos síntomas del COVID. R: No se han realizado estudios científicos sobre el uso de jarabe de saúco para prevenir o tratar COVID-19. De la misma manera, no ha Read more…
Why do we need two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine? Can we use one dose and vaccinate more people?
Vaccines
Michelle Kinder, PhD
A: A two dose schedule was proven to work and authorized for both the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines. One dose provides sub-optimal immunity and has not been studied in clinical trials designed to test their efficacy. Giving one dose of these vaccines to the most vulnerable populations would leave them without full immune protection. Read more…
Cute kids to Dr. Fauci: “When will we get vaccinated?”
Vaccines
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Dr. Fauci to cute kids: “Hang in there – coupla’ more months and we’ll be in good shape!” We Nerdy Girls are big #faucifangirls. We’re also moms. So, when Dr. Fauci spoke to kids (and Elmo!) recently about COVID vaccines, we listened up! Here’s the TL;DR on kids and COVID vaccine trials: ➡️ Safety Read more…
Why I got the vaccine – Dr. Sarah Coles
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
Hello everyone! Dr. Sarah Coles here, one of your Nerdy Girls. I’m very proud to announce that this weekend I was able to get my first dose of the Covid19 vaccine! It was a powerful experience for me, and I wanted to take a moment to share with you why I got the vaccine. As Read more…
How can I help encourage my colleagues in healthcare settings to get the Covid-19 vaccination?
Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: Personal beliefs and experiences inform varying levels of acceptance of the Covid-19 vaccine now becoming available to essential workers in healthcare settings. Listen to the reasons for concern, respond with compassion and facts, and make it easy to take actionable steps forward. REALLY LISTEN. Not all vaccine hesitancy stems from the same concerns. Creating Read more…
Does someone who has been vaccinated still need to wear a mask and take other precautions?
Infection and Spread Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Yes. We don’t yet know whether the vaccines prevent someone from being infectious. The existing COVID-19 vaccine trials focused on a specific endpoint – symptomatic COVID-19 disease. We know that both the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines were close to 95% efficacious in preventing disease (YAY!!). But wouldn’t we expect the vaccine to also stop Read more…
Meet Those Nerdy Girls – Dr. Lindsey Leininger
Uncategorized
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
In this week’s edition of our “Meet those nerdy girls” series, we’re introducing Dr. Lindsey Leininger, who is a Clinical Professor of Business Administration at Dartmouth College’s Tuck School of Business, and the “Nerd-in-Chief” at Dear Pandemic. In the Before Times, Dr. Leininger described herself as a health policy researcher. Now, she identifies as an Read more…
How safe would a contactless cookie exchange be this holiday season?
Staying Safe
A: We LOVE this idea. A cookie exchange CAN be done safely, and in fact, it’s just the kind of creativity we need to spread joy in this year’s unique holiday season. We know that many of our holiday traditions are too risky this year. From loud, boisterous meals to crowding our loved ones around Read more…
Prevención global contra el Covid-19
Posts en Español Staying Safe
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
Este corto animado de la escuela de Medicina de Standford por Maya Adam, ilustra cómo el coronavirus – el virus que causa la enfermedad respiratoria COVID-19 – se transmite a través de las personas y cómo la transmisión se puede prevenir. Cuerpo sano, mente sana. ~ Las “Nerdy Girls” Enlace a la publicación original de Read more…
How can I help someone who is struggling with mental wellness?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: Focus on the basics, discuss mental wellness openly, and offer support where needed. 1-Focus on supporting the basics. We can all support our mental health by focusing on the basic pillars of wellness. 💤 Encourage 7-8 hours of sleep a day 🥕 Promote 3 meals a day with a few healthy snacks 🚰 Remind Read more…
A: The variant of concern VOC 202012/01 also known as the B.1.1.7 lineage accumulated many mutations in a short period of time and may spread more quickly than other strains. Researchers have located three specific mutations that may allow for increased transmission in this variant with continued study expected. It is likely the vaccine will Read more…
Meet Those Nerdy Girls – Dr. Lauren Hale
UncategorizedMalia Jones, PhD MPH
This week we are featuring Dr. Lauren Hale, one of the Nerdy Girls who has been helping Dear Pandemic serve up practical (and often entertaining) COVID info since March 13th. Dr. Hale mostly studies the social patterning of 💤 sleep 💤, with particular attention to how social and contextual factors influence sleep and health disparities. Read more…
With all this holiday travel, why don’t airports have COVID-sniffing dogs?
Data and Metrics Testing and Contact Tracing
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: As noted in prior posts, highly trained dogs have the incredible capacity to successfully detect the odor of people with COVID-19 by sniffing human sweat. Pilot programs using COVID-sniffing dogs to detect infection among potential passengers have already launched in airports in Finland, the United Arab Emirates, and most recently Chile. These pilot projects Read more…
Are there any new heroines of the pandemic that you can highlight?
Uncategorized
A: Yes! We love lifting up the tireless work of female clinicians and scientists in this pandemic, and we are delighted to share a little bit about Dr. Sara Oliver, a member of the CDC’s Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS). Sara Oliver, MD, MSPH is an EIS Officer at the CDC’s National Center for Immunization and Read more…
¿Puede comentar sobre el uso del jarabe de saúco y COVID?
Posts en Español Treatments Uncertainty and Misinformation
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
P: Estamos en la temporada de cuando le doy jarabe de saúco a mi familia como prevención de la influenza, pero he leído que pueda agravar algunos síntomas del COVID. R: No se han realizado estudios científicos sobre el uso de jarabe de saúco para prevenir o tratar COVID-19. De la misma manera, no ha Read more…
Why do we need two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine? Can we use one dose and vaccinate more people?
Vaccines
Michelle Kinder, PhD
A: A two dose schedule was proven to work and authorized for both the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines. One dose provides sub-optimal immunity and has not been studied in clinical trials designed to test their efficacy. Giving one dose of these vaccines to the most vulnerable populations would leave them without full immune protection. Read more…
Cute kids to Dr. Fauci: “When will we get vaccinated?”
Vaccines
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Dr. Fauci to cute kids: “Hang in there – coupla’ more months and we’ll be in good shape!” We Nerdy Girls are big #faucifangirls. We’re also moms. So, when Dr. Fauci spoke to kids (and Elmo!) recently about COVID vaccines, we listened up! Here’s the TL;DR on kids and COVID vaccine trials: ➡️ Safety Read more…
Why I got the vaccine – Dr. Sarah Coles
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
Hello everyone! Dr. Sarah Coles here, one of your Nerdy Girls. I’m very proud to announce that this weekend I was able to get my first dose of the Covid19 vaccine! It was a powerful experience for me, and I wanted to take a moment to share with you why I got the vaccine. As Read more…
How can I help encourage my colleagues in healthcare settings to get the Covid-19 vaccination?
Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: Personal beliefs and experiences inform varying levels of acceptance of the Covid-19 vaccine now becoming available to essential workers in healthcare settings. Listen to the reasons for concern, respond with compassion and facts, and make it easy to take actionable steps forward. REALLY LISTEN. Not all vaccine hesitancy stems from the same concerns. Creating Read more…
Does someone who has been vaccinated still need to wear a mask and take other precautions?
Infection and Spread Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Yes. We don’t yet know whether the vaccines prevent someone from being infectious. The existing COVID-19 vaccine trials focused on a specific endpoint – symptomatic COVID-19 disease. We know that both the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines were close to 95% efficacious in preventing disease (YAY!!). But wouldn’t we expect the vaccine to also stop Read more…
Meet Those Nerdy Girls – Dr. Lindsey Leininger
Uncategorized
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
In this week’s edition of our “Meet those nerdy girls” series, we’re introducing Dr. Lindsey Leininger, who is a Clinical Professor of Business Administration at Dartmouth College’s Tuck School of Business, and the “Nerd-in-Chief” at Dear Pandemic. In the Before Times, Dr. Leininger described herself as a health policy researcher. Now, she identifies as an Read more…
How safe would a contactless cookie exchange be this holiday season?
Staying Safe
A: We LOVE this idea. A cookie exchange CAN be done safely, and in fact, it’s just the kind of creativity we need to spread joy in this year’s unique holiday season. We know that many of our holiday traditions are too risky this year. From loud, boisterous meals to crowding our loved ones around Read more…
Prevención global contra el Covid-19
Posts en Español Staying Safe
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
Este corto animado de la escuela de Medicina de Standford por Maya Adam, ilustra cómo el coronavirus – el virus que causa la enfermedad respiratoria COVID-19 – se transmite a través de las personas y cómo la transmisión se puede prevenir. Cuerpo sano, mente sana. ~ Las “Nerdy Girls” Enlace a la publicación original de Read more…
How can I help someone who is struggling with mental wellness?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: Focus on the basics, discuss mental wellness openly, and offer support where needed. 1-Focus on supporting the basics. We can all support our mental health by focusing on the basic pillars of wellness. 💤 Encourage 7-8 hours of sleep a day 🥕 Promote 3 meals a day with a few healthy snacks 🚰 Remind Read more…
This week we are featuring Dr. Lauren Hale, one of the Nerdy Girls who has been helping Dear Pandemic serve up practical (and often entertaining) COVID info since March 13th. Dr. Hale mostly studies the social patterning of 💤 sleep 💤, with particular attention to how social and contextual factors influence sleep and health disparities. Read more…
With all this holiday travel, why don’t airports have COVID-sniffing dogs?
Data and Metrics Testing and Contact TracingLauren Hale, PhD MA
A: As noted in prior posts, highly trained dogs have the incredible capacity to successfully detect the odor of people with COVID-19 by sniffing human sweat. Pilot programs using COVID-sniffing dogs to detect infection among potential passengers have already launched in airports in Finland, the United Arab Emirates, and most recently Chile. These pilot projects Read more…
Are there any new heroines of the pandemic that you can highlight?
Uncategorized
A: Yes! We love lifting up the tireless work of female clinicians and scientists in this pandemic, and we are delighted to share a little bit about Dr. Sara Oliver, a member of the CDC’s Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS). Sara Oliver, MD, MSPH is an EIS Officer at the CDC’s National Center for Immunization and Read more…
¿Puede comentar sobre el uso del jarabe de saúco y COVID?
Posts en Español Treatments Uncertainty and Misinformation
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
P: Estamos en la temporada de cuando le doy jarabe de saúco a mi familia como prevención de la influenza, pero he leído que pueda agravar algunos síntomas del COVID. R: No se han realizado estudios científicos sobre el uso de jarabe de saúco para prevenir o tratar COVID-19. De la misma manera, no ha Read more…
Why do we need two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine? Can we use one dose and vaccinate more people?
Vaccines
Michelle Kinder, PhD
A: A two dose schedule was proven to work and authorized for both the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines. One dose provides sub-optimal immunity and has not been studied in clinical trials designed to test their efficacy. Giving one dose of these vaccines to the most vulnerable populations would leave them without full immune protection. Read more…
Cute kids to Dr. Fauci: “When will we get vaccinated?”
Vaccines
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Dr. Fauci to cute kids: “Hang in there – coupla’ more months and we’ll be in good shape!” We Nerdy Girls are big #faucifangirls. We’re also moms. So, when Dr. Fauci spoke to kids (and Elmo!) recently about COVID vaccines, we listened up! Here’s the TL;DR on kids and COVID vaccine trials: ➡️ Safety Read more…
Why I got the vaccine – Dr. Sarah Coles
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
Hello everyone! Dr. Sarah Coles here, one of your Nerdy Girls. I’m very proud to announce that this weekend I was able to get my first dose of the Covid19 vaccine! It was a powerful experience for me, and I wanted to take a moment to share with you why I got the vaccine. As Read more…
How can I help encourage my colleagues in healthcare settings to get the Covid-19 vaccination?
Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: Personal beliefs and experiences inform varying levels of acceptance of the Covid-19 vaccine now becoming available to essential workers in healthcare settings. Listen to the reasons for concern, respond with compassion and facts, and make it easy to take actionable steps forward. REALLY LISTEN. Not all vaccine hesitancy stems from the same concerns. Creating Read more…
Does someone who has been vaccinated still need to wear a mask and take other precautions?
Infection and Spread Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Yes. We don’t yet know whether the vaccines prevent someone from being infectious. The existing COVID-19 vaccine trials focused on a specific endpoint – symptomatic COVID-19 disease. We know that both the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines were close to 95% efficacious in preventing disease (YAY!!). But wouldn’t we expect the vaccine to also stop Read more…
Meet Those Nerdy Girls – Dr. Lindsey Leininger
Uncategorized
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
In this week’s edition of our “Meet those nerdy girls” series, we’re introducing Dr. Lindsey Leininger, who is a Clinical Professor of Business Administration at Dartmouth College’s Tuck School of Business, and the “Nerd-in-Chief” at Dear Pandemic. In the Before Times, Dr. Leininger described herself as a health policy researcher. Now, she identifies as an Read more…
How safe would a contactless cookie exchange be this holiday season?
Staying Safe
A: We LOVE this idea. A cookie exchange CAN be done safely, and in fact, it’s just the kind of creativity we need to spread joy in this year’s unique holiday season. We know that many of our holiday traditions are too risky this year. From loud, boisterous meals to crowding our loved ones around Read more…
Prevención global contra el Covid-19
Posts en Español Staying Safe
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
Este corto animado de la escuela de Medicina de Standford por Maya Adam, ilustra cómo el coronavirus – el virus que causa la enfermedad respiratoria COVID-19 – se transmite a través de las personas y cómo la transmisión se puede prevenir. Cuerpo sano, mente sana. ~ Las “Nerdy Girls” Enlace a la publicación original de Read more…
How can I help someone who is struggling with mental wellness?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: Focus on the basics, discuss mental wellness openly, and offer support where needed. 1-Focus on supporting the basics. We can all support our mental health by focusing on the basic pillars of wellness. 💤 Encourage 7-8 hours of sleep a day 🥕 Promote 3 meals a day with a few healthy snacks 🚰 Remind Read more…
A: As noted in prior posts, highly trained dogs have the incredible capacity to successfully detect the odor of people with COVID-19 by sniffing human sweat. Pilot programs using COVID-sniffing dogs to detect infection among potential passengers have already launched in airports in Finland, the United Arab Emirates, and most recently Chile. These pilot projects Read more…
Are there any new heroines of the pandemic that you can highlight?
UncategorizedA: Yes! We love lifting up the tireless work of female clinicians and scientists in this pandemic, and we are delighted to share a little bit about Dr. Sara Oliver, a member of the CDC’s Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS). Sara Oliver, MD, MSPH is an EIS Officer at the CDC’s National Center for Immunization and Read more…
¿Puede comentar sobre el uso del jarabe de saúco y COVID?
Posts en Español Treatments Uncertainty and MisinformationTita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
P: Estamos en la temporada de cuando le doy jarabe de saúco a mi familia como prevención de la influenza, pero he leído que pueda agravar algunos síntomas del COVID. R: No se han realizado estudios científicos sobre el uso de jarabe de saúco para prevenir o tratar COVID-19. De la misma manera, no ha Read more…
Why do we need two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine? Can we use one dose and vaccinate more people?
Vaccines
Michelle Kinder, PhD
A: A two dose schedule was proven to work and authorized for both the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines. One dose provides sub-optimal immunity and has not been studied in clinical trials designed to test their efficacy. Giving one dose of these vaccines to the most vulnerable populations would leave them without full immune protection. Read more…
Cute kids to Dr. Fauci: “When will we get vaccinated?”
Vaccines
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Dr. Fauci to cute kids: “Hang in there – coupla’ more months and we’ll be in good shape!” We Nerdy Girls are big #faucifangirls. We’re also moms. So, when Dr. Fauci spoke to kids (and Elmo!) recently about COVID vaccines, we listened up! Here’s the TL;DR on kids and COVID vaccine trials: ➡️ Safety Read more…
Why I got the vaccine – Dr. Sarah Coles
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
Hello everyone! Dr. Sarah Coles here, one of your Nerdy Girls. I’m very proud to announce that this weekend I was able to get my first dose of the Covid19 vaccine! It was a powerful experience for me, and I wanted to take a moment to share with you why I got the vaccine. As Read more…
How can I help encourage my colleagues in healthcare settings to get the Covid-19 vaccination?
Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: Personal beliefs and experiences inform varying levels of acceptance of the Covid-19 vaccine now becoming available to essential workers in healthcare settings. Listen to the reasons for concern, respond with compassion and facts, and make it easy to take actionable steps forward. REALLY LISTEN. Not all vaccine hesitancy stems from the same concerns. Creating Read more…
Does someone who has been vaccinated still need to wear a mask and take other precautions?
Infection and Spread Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Yes. We don’t yet know whether the vaccines prevent someone from being infectious. The existing COVID-19 vaccine trials focused on a specific endpoint – symptomatic COVID-19 disease. We know that both the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines were close to 95% efficacious in preventing disease (YAY!!). But wouldn’t we expect the vaccine to also stop Read more…
Meet Those Nerdy Girls – Dr. Lindsey Leininger
Uncategorized
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
In this week’s edition of our “Meet those nerdy girls” series, we’re introducing Dr. Lindsey Leininger, who is a Clinical Professor of Business Administration at Dartmouth College’s Tuck School of Business, and the “Nerd-in-Chief” at Dear Pandemic. In the Before Times, Dr. Leininger described herself as a health policy researcher. Now, she identifies as an Read more…
How safe would a contactless cookie exchange be this holiday season?
Staying Safe
A: We LOVE this idea. A cookie exchange CAN be done safely, and in fact, it’s just the kind of creativity we need to spread joy in this year’s unique holiday season. We know that many of our holiday traditions are too risky this year. From loud, boisterous meals to crowding our loved ones around Read more…
Prevención global contra el Covid-19
Posts en Español Staying Safe
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
Este corto animado de la escuela de Medicina de Standford por Maya Adam, ilustra cómo el coronavirus – el virus que causa la enfermedad respiratoria COVID-19 – se transmite a través de las personas y cómo la transmisión se puede prevenir. Cuerpo sano, mente sana. ~ Las “Nerdy Girls” Enlace a la publicación original de Read more…
How can I help someone who is struggling with mental wellness?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: Focus on the basics, discuss mental wellness openly, and offer support where needed. 1-Focus on supporting the basics. We can all support our mental health by focusing on the basic pillars of wellness. 💤 Encourage 7-8 hours of sleep a day 🥕 Promote 3 meals a day with a few healthy snacks 🚰 Remind Read more…
P: Estamos en la temporada de cuando le doy jarabe de saúco a mi familia como prevención de la influenza, pero he leído que pueda agravar algunos síntomas del COVID. R: No se han realizado estudios científicos sobre el uso de jarabe de saúco para prevenir o tratar COVID-19. De la misma manera, no ha Read more…
Why do we need two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine? Can we use one dose and vaccinate more people?
VaccinesMichelle Kinder, PhD
A: A two dose schedule was proven to work and authorized for both the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines. One dose provides sub-optimal immunity and has not been studied in clinical trials designed to test their efficacy. Giving one dose of these vaccines to the most vulnerable populations would leave them without full immune protection. Read more…
Cute kids to Dr. Fauci: “When will we get vaccinated?”
Vaccines
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Dr. Fauci to cute kids: “Hang in there – coupla’ more months and we’ll be in good shape!” We Nerdy Girls are big #faucifangirls. We’re also moms. So, when Dr. Fauci spoke to kids (and Elmo!) recently about COVID vaccines, we listened up! Here’s the TL;DR on kids and COVID vaccine trials: ➡️ Safety Read more…
Why I got the vaccine – Dr. Sarah Coles
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
Hello everyone! Dr. Sarah Coles here, one of your Nerdy Girls. I’m very proud to announce that this weekend I was able to get my first dose of the Covid19 vaccine! It was a powerful experience for me, and I wanted to take a moment to share with you why I got the vaccine. As Read more…
How can I help encourage my colleagues in healthcare settings to get the Covid-19 vaccination?
Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: Personal beliefs and experiences inform varying levels of acceptance of the Covid-19 vaccine now becoming available to essential workers in healthcare settings. Listen to the reasons for concern, respond with compassion and facts, and make it easy to take actionable steps forward. REALLY LISTEN. Not all vaccine hesitancy stems from the same concerns. Creating Read more…
Does someone who has been vaccinated still need to wear a mask and take other precautions?
Infection and Spread Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Yes. We don’t yet know whether the vaccines prevent someone from being infectious. The existing COVID-19 vaccine trials focused on a specific endpoint – symptomatic COVID-19 disease. We know that both the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines were close to 95% efficacious in preventing disease (YAY!!). But wouldn’t we expect the vaccine to also stop Read more…
Meet Those Nerdy Girls – Dr. Lindsey Leininger
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Malia Jones, PhD MPH
In this week’s edition of our “Meet those nerdy girls” series, we’re introducing Dr. Lindsey Leininger, who is a Clinical Professor of Business Administration at Dartmouth College’s Tuck School of Business, and the “Nerd-in-Chief” at Dear Pandemic. In the Before Times, Dr. Leininger described herself as a health policy researcher. Now, she identifies as an Read more…
How safe would a contactless cookie exchange be this holiday season?
Staying Safe
A: We LOVE this idea. A cookie exchange CAN be done safely, and in fact, it’s just the kind of creativity we need to spread joy in this year’s unique holiday season. We know that many of our holiday traditions are too risky this year. From loud, boisterous meals to crowding our loved ones around Read more…
Prevención global contra el Covid-19
Posts en Español Staying Safe
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
Este corto animado de la escuela de Medicina de Standford por Maya Adam, ilustra cómo el coronavirus – el virus que causa la enfermedad respiratoria COVID-19 – se transmite a través de las personas y cómo la transmisión se puede prevenir. Cuerpo sano, mente sana. ~ Las “Nerdy Girls” Enlace a la publicación original de Read more…
How can I help someone who is struggling with mental wellness?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: Focus on the basics, discuss mental wellness openly, and offer support where needed. 1-Focus on supporting the basics. We can all support our mental health by focusing on the basic pillars of wellness. 💤 Encourage 7-8 hours of sleep a day 🥕 Promote 3 meals a day with a few healthy snacks 🚰 Remind Read more…
A: A two dose schedule was proven to work and authorized for both the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines. One dose provides sub-optimal immunity and has not been studied in clinical trials designed to test their efficacy. Giving one dose of these vaccines to the most vulnerable populations would leave them without full immune protection. Read more…
Cute kids to Dr. Fauci: “When will we get vaccinated?”
VaccinesLindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Dr. Fauci to cute kids: “Hang in there – coupla’ more months and we’ll be in good shape!” We Nerdy Girls are big #faucifangirls. We’re also moms. So, when Dr. Fauci spoke to kids (and Elmo!) recently about COVID vaccines, we listened up! Here’s the TL;DR on kids and COVID vaccine trials: ➡️ Safety Read more…
Why I got the vaccine – Dr. Sarah Coles
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
Hello everyone! Dr. Sarah Coles here, one of your Nerdy Girls. I’m very proud to announce that this weekend I was able to get my first dose of the Covid19 vaccine! It was a powerful experience for me, and I wanted to take a moment to share with you why I got the vaccine. As Read more…
How can I help encourage my colleagues in healthcare settings to get the Covid-19 vaccination?
Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: Personal beliefs and experiences inform varying levels of acceptance of the Covid-19 vaccine now becoming available to essential workers in healthcare settings. Listen to the reasons for concern, respond with compassion and facts, and make it easy to take actionable steps forward. REALLY LISTEN. Not all vaccine hesitancy stems from the same concerns. Creating Read more…
Does someone who has been vaccinated still need to wear a mask and take other precautions?
Infection and Spread Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Yes. We don’t yet know whether the vaccines prevent someone from being infectious. The existing COVID-19 vaccine trials focused on a specific endpoint – symptomatic COVID-19 disease. We know that both the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines were close to 95% efficacious in preventing disease (YAY!!). But wouldn’t we expect the vaccine to also stop Read more…
Meet Those Nerdy Girls – Dr. Lindsey Leininger
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Malia Jones, PhD MPH
In this week’s edition of our “Meet those nerdy girls” series, we’re introducing Dr. Lindsey Leininger, who is a Clinical Professor of Business Administration at Dartmouth College’s Tuck School of Business, and the “Nerd-in-Chief” at Dear Pandemic. In the Before Times, Dr. Leininger described herself as a health policy researcher. Now, she identifies as an Read more…
How safe would a contactless cookie exchange be this holiday season?
Staying Safe
A: We LOVE this idea. A cookie exchange CAN be done safely, and in fact, it’s just the kind of creativity we need to spread joy in this year’s unique holiday season. We know that many of our holiday traditions are too risky this year. From loud, boisterous meals to crowding our loved ones around Read more…
Prevención global contra el Covid-19
Posts en Español Staying Safe
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
Este corto animado de la escuela de Medicina de Standford por Maya Adam, ilustra cómo el coronavirus – el virus que causa la enfermedad respiratoria COVID-19 – se transmite a través de las personas y cómo la transmisión se puede prevenir. Cuerpo sano, mente sana. ~ Las “Nerdy Girls” Enlace a la publicación original de Read more…
How can I help someone who is struggling with mental wellness?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: Focus on the basics, discuss mental wellness openly, and offer support where needed. 1-Focus on supporting the basics. We can all support our mental health by focusing on the basic pillars of wellness. 💤 Encourage 7-8 hours of sleep a day 🥕 Promote 3 meals a day with a few healthy snacks 🚰 Remind Read more…
A: Dr. Fauci to cute kids: “Hang in there – coupla’ more months and we’ll be in good shape!” We Nerdy Girls are big #faucifangirls. We’re also moms. So, when Dr. Fauci spoke to kids (and Elmo!) recently about COVID vaccines, we listened up! Here’s the TL;DR on kids and COVID vaccine trials: ➡️ Safety Read more…
Why I got the vaccine – Dr. Sarah Coles
VaccinesSarah Whitley Coles, MD
Hello everyone! Dr. Sarah Coles here, one of your Nerdy Girls. I’m very proud to announce that this weekend I was able to get my first dose of the Covid19 vaccine! It was a powerful experience for me, and I wanted to take a moment to share with you why I got the vaccine. As Read more…
How can I help encourage my colleagues in healthcare settings to get the Covid-19 vaccination?
Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: Personal beliefs and experiences inform varying levels of acceptance of the Covid-19 vaccine now becoming available to essential workers in healthcare settings. Listen to the reasons for concern, respond with compassion and facts, and make it easy to take actionable steps forward. REALLY LISTEN. Not all vaccine hesitancy stems from the same concerns. Creating Read more…
Does someone who has been vaccinated still need to wear a mask and take other precautions?
Infection and Spread Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Yes. We don’t yet know whether the vaccines prevent someone from being infectious. The existing COVID-19 vaccine trials focused on a specific endpoint – symptomatic COVID-19 disease. We know that both the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines were close to 95% efficacious in preventing disease (YAY!!). But wouldn’t we expect the vaccine to also stop Read more…
Meet Those Nerdy Girls – Dr. Lindsey Leininger
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Malia Jones, PhD MPH
In this week’s edition of our “Meet those nerdy girls” series, we’re introducing Dr. Lindsey Leininger, who is a Clinical Professor of Business Administration at Dartmouth College’s Tuck School of Business, and the “Nerd-in-Chief” at Dear Pandemic. In the Before Times, Dr. Leininger described herself as a health policy researcher. Now, she identifies as an Read more…
How safe would a contactless cookie exchange be this holiday season?
Staying Safe
A: We LOVE this idea. A cookie exchange CAN be done safely, and in fact, it’s just the kind of creativity we need to spread joy in this year’s unique holiday season. We know that many of our holiday traditions are too risky this year. From loud, boisterous meals to crowding our loved ones around Read more…
Prevención global contra el Covid-19
Posts en Español Staying Safe
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
Este corto animado de la escuela de Medicina de Standford por Maya Adam, ilustra cómo el coronavirus – el virus que causa la enfermedad respiratoria COVID-19 – se transmite a través de las personas y cómo la transmisión se puede prevenir. Cuerpo sano, mente sana. ~ Las “Nerdy Girls” Enlace a la publicación original de Read more…
How can I help someone who is struggling with mental wellness?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: Focus on the basics, discuss mental wellness openly, and offer support where needed. 1-Focus on supporting the basics. We can all support our mental health by focusing on the basic pillars of wellness. 💤 Encourage 7-8 hours of sleep a day 🥕 Promote 3 meals a day with a few healthy snacks 🚰 Remind Read more…
Hello everyone! Dr. Sarah Coles here, one of your Nerdy Girls. I’m very proud to announce that this weekend I was able to get my first dose of the Covid19 vaccine! It was a powerful experience for me, and I wanted to take a moment to share with you why I got the vaccine. As Read more…
How can I help encourage my colleagues in healthcare settings to get the Covid-19 vaccination?
Uncertainty and Misinformation VaccinesAshley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: Personal beliefs and experiences inform varying levels of acceptance of the Covid-19 vaccine now becoming available to essential workers in healthcare settings. Listen to the reasons for concern, respond with compassion and facts, and make it easy to take actionable steps forward. REALLY LISTEN. Not all vaccine hesitancy stems from the same concerns. Creating Read more…
Does someone who has been vaccinated still need to wear a mask and take other precautions?
Infection and Spread Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Yes. We don’t yet know whether the vaccines prevent someone from being infectious. The existing COVID-19 vaccine trials focused on a specific endpoint – symptomatic COVID-19 disease. We know that both the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines were close to 95% efficacious in preventing disease (YAY!!). But wouldn’t we expect the vaccine to also stop Read more…
Meet Those Nerdy Girls – Dr. Lindsey Leininger
Uncategorized
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
In this week’s edition of our “Meet those nerdy girls” series, we’re introducing Dr. Lindsey Leininger, who is a Clinical Professor of Business Administration at Dartmouth College’s Tuck School of Business, and the “Nerd-in-Chief” at Dear Pandemic. In the Before Times, Dr. Leininger described herself as a health policy researcher. Now, she identifies as an Read more…
How safe would a contactless cookie exchange be this holiday season?
Staying Safe
A: We LOVE this idea. A cookie exchange CAN be done safely, and in fact, it’s just the kind of creativity we need to spread joy in this year’s unique holiday season. We know that many of our holiday traditions are too risky this year. From loud, boisterous meals to crowding our loved ones around Read more…
Prevención global contra el Covid-19
Posts en Español Staying Safe
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
Este corto animado de la escuela de Medicina de Standford por Maya Adam, ilustra cómo el coronavirus – el virus que causa la enfermedad respiratoria COVID-19 – se transmite a través de las personas y cómo la transmisión se puede prevenir. Cuerpo sano, mente sana. ~ Las “Nerdy Girls” Enlace a la publicación original de Read more…
How can I help someone who is struggling with mental wellness?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: Focus on the basics, discuss mental wellness openly, and offer support where needed. 1-Focus on supporting the basics. We can all support our mental health by focusing on the basic pillars of wellness. 💤 Encourage 7-8 hours of sleep a day 🥕 Promote 3 meals a day with a few healthy snacks 🚰 Remind Read more…
A: Personal beliefs and experiences inform varying levels of acceptance of the Covid-19 vaccine now becoming available to essential workers in healthcare settings. Listen to the reasons for concern, respond with compassion and facts, and make it easy to take actionable steps forward. REALLY LISTEN. Not all vaccine hesitancy stems from the same concerns. Creating Read more…
Does someone who has been vaccinated still need to wear a mask and take other precautions?
Infection and Spread VaccinesJennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Yes. We don’t yet know whether the vaccines prevent someone from being infectious. The existing COVID-19 vaccine trials focused on a specific endpoint – symptomatic COVID-19 disease. We know that both the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines were close to 95% efficacious in preventing disease (YAY!!). But wouldn’t we expect the vaccine to also stop Read more…
Meet Those Nerdy Girls – Dr. Lindsey Leininger
Uncategorized
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
In this week’s edition of our “Meet those nerdy girls” series, we’re introducing Dr. Lindsey Leininger, who is a Clinical Professor of Business Administration at Dartmouth College’s Tuck School of Business, and the “Nerd-in-Chief” at Dear Pandemic. In the Before Times, Dr. Leininger described herself as a health policy researcher. Now, she identifies as an Read more…
How safe would a contactless cookie exchange be this holiday season?
Staying Safe
A: We LOVE this idea. A cookie exchange CAN be done safely, and in fact, it’s just the kind of creativity we need to spread joy in this year’s unique holiday season. We know that many of our holiday traditions are too risky this year. From loud, boisterous meals to crowding our loved ones around Read more…
Prevención global contra el Covid-19
Posts en Español Staying Safe
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
Este corto animado de la escuela de Medicina de Standford por Maya Adam, ilustra cómo el coronavirus – el virus que causa la enfermedad respiratoria COVID-19 – se transmite a través de las personas y cómo la transmisión se puede prevenir. Cuerpo sano, mente sana. ~ Las “Nerdy Girls” Enlace a la publicación original de Read more…
How can I help someone who is struggling with mental wellness?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: Focus on the basics, discuss mental wellness openly, and offer support where needed. 1-Focus on supporting the basics. We can all support our mental health by focusing on the basic pillars of wellness. 💤 Encourage 7-8 hours of sleep a day 🥕 Promote 3 meals a day with a few healthy snacks 🚰 Remind Read more…
A: Yes. We don’t yet know whether the vaccines prevent someone from being infectious. The existing COVID-19 vaccine trials focused on a specific endpoint – symptomatic COVID-19 disease. We know that both the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines were close to 95% efficacious in preventing disease (YAY!!). But wouldn’t we expect the vaccine to also stop Read more…
Meet Those Nerdy Girls – Dr. Lindsey Leininger
UncategorizedMalia Jones, PhD MPH
In this week’s edition of our “Meet those nerdy girls” series, we’re introducing Dr. Lindsey Leininger, who is a Clinical Professor of Business Administration at Dartmouth College’s Tuck School of Business, and the “Nerd-in-Chief” at Dear Pandemic. In the Before Times, Dr. Leininger described herself as a health policy researcher. Now, she identifies as an Read more…
How safe would a contactless cookie exchange be this holiday season?
Staying Safe
A: We LOVE this idea. A cookie exchange CAN be done safely, and in fact, it’s just the kind of creativity we need to spread joy in this year’s unique holiday season. We know that many of our holiday traditions are too risky this year. From loud, boisterous meals to crowding our loved ones around Read more…
Prevención global contra el Covid-19
Posts en Español Staying Safe
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
Este corto animado de la escuela de Medicina de Standford por Maya Adam, ilustra cómo el coronavirus – el virus que causa la enfermedad respiratoria COVID-19 – se transmite a través de las personas y cómo la transmisión se puede prevenir. Cuerpo sano, mente sana. ~ Las “Nerdy Girls” Enlace a la publicación original de Read more…
How can I help someone who is struggling with mental wellness?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: Focus on the basics, discuss mental wellness openly, and offer support where needed. 1-Focus on supporting the basics. We can all support our mental health by focusing on the basic pillars of wellness. 💤 Encourage 7-8 hours of sleep a day 🥕 Promote 3 meals a day with a few healthy snacks 🚰 Remind Read more…
In this week’s edition of our “Meet those nerdy girls” series, we’re introducing Dr. Lindsey Leininger, who is a Clinical Professor of Business Administration at Dartmouth College’s Tuck School of Business, and the “Nerd-in-Chief” at Dear Pandemic. In the Before Times, Dr. Leininger described herself as a health policy researcher. Now, she identifies as an Read more…
How safe would a contactless cookie exchange be this holiday season?
Staying SafeA: We LOVE this idea. A cookie exchange CAN be done safely, and in fact, it’s just the kind of creativity we need to spread joy in this year’s unique holiday season. We know that many of our holiday traditions are too risky this year. From loud, boisterous meals to crowding our loved ones around Read more…
Prevención global contra el Covid-19
Posts en Español Staying SafeTita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
Este corto animado de la escuela de Medicina de Standford por Maya Adam, ilustra cómo el coronavirus – el virus que causa la enfermedad respiratoria COVID-19 – se transmite a través de las personas y cómo la transmisión se puede prevenir. Cuerpo sano, mente sana. ~ Las “Nerdy Girls” Enlace a la publicación original de Read more…
How can I help someone who is struggling with mental wellness?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: Focus on the basics, discuss mental wellness openly, and offer support where needed. 1-Focus on supporting the basics. We can all support our mental health by focusing on the basic pillars of wellness. 💤 Encourage 7-8 hours of sleep a day 🥕 Promote 3 meals a day with a few healthy snacks 🚰 Remind Read more…
Este corto animado de la escuela de Medicina de Standford por Maya Adam, ilustra cómo el coronavirus – el virus que causa la enfermedad respiratoria COVID-19 – se transmite a través de las personas y cómo la transmisión se puede prevenir. Cuerpo sano, mente sana. ~ Las “Nerdy Girls” Enlace a la publicación original de Read more…
How can I help someone who is struggling with mental wellness?
Mental HealthAparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: Focus on the basics, discuss mental wellness openly, and offer support where needed. 1-Focus on supporting the basics. We can all support our mental health by focusing on the basic pillars of wellness. 💤 Encourage 7-8 hours of sleep a day 🥕 Promote 3 meals a day with a few healthy snacks 🚰 Remind Read more…
A: Focus on the basics, discuss mental wellness openly, and offer support where needed. 1-Focus on supporting the basics. We can all support our mental health by focusing on the basic pillars of wellness. 💤 Encourage 7-8 hours of sleep a day 🥕 Promote 3 meals a day with a few healthy snacks 🚰 Remind Read more…
