What is āclick restraintā?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: “Click restraint” is when we stop ourselves from clicking on the first links that pop up on a web search and take steps to assess which sites might offer the most reliable scientific information first. TL; DR: Top results from a web search are often sponsored or from websites that have more effective search Read more…
Yes, everyone should get the updated Covid vaccine.
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
For better viewing with links, read this on our Substack. —————————————————————— Last month, theĀ CDC recommendedĀ that everyone in the U.S. 6 months and older receive an updated Covid vaccine targeting the XBB.1.5 variant. Since then, some notable voices,Ā including Paul Offit, have publicly questioned whether the updated vaccine is needed for those who are not in a Read more…
How can I reduce the risk of infection at an event I really care about attending?
Staying Safe
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
For better viewing with links, read this on our Substack. You canāt eliminate the risk of infection AND there are many things you can do to decrease your risks. Balancing the tradeoffs of infection risk and engagement in meaningful life events will look different for everyone. Be open to the risk reduction options available and Read more…
A message from our Executive Director Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
Uncategorized
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
Hi, Nerdy Girl Sara Gorman here. Iām so excited to be taking the helm as Executive Director of Those Nerdy Girls. Those Nerdy Girls have brought you trusted answers to your most urgent questions since 2020 at the start of the pandemic. Now we are launching into a new phase, still answering your questions about Read more…
Does getting a COVID vaccine in pregnancy help protect the newborn?
Families/Kids Reproductive Health Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
Tl;dr: Yes! Getting a COVID vaccine in pregnancy reduces the risk that the baby will need to be hospitalized for COVID illness in the first 6 months of life. A recent study published by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) showed that maternal vaccination during pregnancy reduced the risk the baby would Read more…
How long after infection should I get my updated COVID shot?
Vaccines
Chana Davis, PhD
Experts recommend waiting 3 to 6 months after infection before getting your updated COVID-19 shot. While itās safe to get the shot sooner, delaying by 3 to 6 months helps your body to mount a stronger immune response to the vaccine. Optimal vaccine timing also depends on your local guidelines, COVID risk profile, and COVID Read more…
Q: COVID. RSV. What other new vaccines are coming?
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
A: There are quite a few new vaccines coming – Lyme, group B strep, Epstein Barr, to name a few. Read on for more! COVID vaccines were developed in record time, and the infectious disease community breathed a collective sigh of relief upon the approval and introduction of a new vaccine for RSV, which had Read more…
I got my flu shot and my new COVID vax at the same time. Hereās why.
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
I got my new COVID vax and my flu shot at the same time because it was the easiest way for me to get both. This week, I got my latest COVID vax and my flu shot at the same time because it was the easiest way for me to get both done at one Read more…
Free COVID Tests Available Again Starting Today
Testing and Contact Tracing
Gretchen Peterson, Chief Operations Officer
Free COVID-19 tests will once again be available in the US starting Monday, Sept 25, from covidtests.gov. Each household can receive four tests. With cases rising, itās always a good idea to have tests on hand. Please share to spread the word to your friends, families, and communities. Stay safe. Stay well. Test as needed. Read more…
I am struggling with my mental health and what I am doing isnāt working. I am OK, but I am not OK. What can I do to feel better?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Your nerdy mental health clinician is here to talk about this one š«. You are not alone. We hear this very often and it usually sounds something like this: I know that more people are talking about mental health, but I: 1) Feel like I canāt get the help I need, 2) Want to make Read more…
When should I get my updated COVID vaccine if I’ve had a recent COVID-19 infection?
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Chana Davis, PhD
āWhat if Iāve had a recent COVID-19 infection? When should I get my updated COVID vaccine? Hi, I’m Nerdy Girl Chana (Fueled by Science), and I wanted to talk to you about timing your COVID shot šthis fall because we’ve gotten a lot of questions about this. One of the common questions is āWhat if Read more…
Narcan (naloxone) is now on your local pharmacy shelves as an over-the-counter medicine!
Health & Wellness
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
Have you heard? Narcan (naloxone), the nasal spray that saves people from dying of opioid overdose, is now on your local pharmacy shelves as an over-the-counter medicine! Yep, you read that right! Recently, the manufacturer of Narcan began shipping out the two-dose, 4-milligram nasal spray to pharmacies such as Walgreens, Walmart, and Rite Aid. What Read more…
Sept 16 is National Working Parents Day.
Families/Kids Health & Wellness
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
Are you juggling work and family responsibilities? Do you get overwhelmed with trying to do it all and do it well? First, let us honor and validate our struggles and suffering while recognizing that our systems are not set up to support us in ādoing it allā well. While we grow as a society and Read more…
Updated COVID vaccines are now FDA and CDC approved and available soon in the US!
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
TL;DR: Everyone older than 6 months is eligible for the updated COVID19 vaccine. The new vaccine targets the most common circulating variants and should be available later this week. –On Monday the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Moderna and Pfizerās monovalent COVID vaccines updated to target the XBB.1.5 variant. This means that The FDA Read more…
Can rapid antigen tests detect asymptomatic COVID-19 cases?
Testing and Contact Tracing
Chana Davis, PhD
Rapid antigen tests (RATs) can detect some asymptomatic (symptom-free) COVID-19 cases, but they are far from perfect, and should be interpreted with caution. TL:DR; A positive RAT is almost always right, but a negative result isn’t a guarantee that you are COVID-free. Best practice after a COVID exposure is to wait 5 days before testing, Read more…
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.
Mental Health
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
Content Warning: This post discusses the prevention of death by suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling, please know that there is help available. People can call, text 988 or chat here in the U.S. For TTY (teletypewriter) Users: Use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 988. LĆnea de PrevenciĆ³n del Read more…
How can we help young people become more savvy consumers of online information?
Families/Kids Uncertainty and Misinformation
Gretchen Peterson, Chief Operations Officer
TL;DR The World Health Organization has identified mis/disinformation as a pressing public issue, for adults and children alike. There are steps both educators and parents can take to address this critical issue. The start of a new school year is an excellent time to examine what we can all do. Misinformation is generally defined as Read more…
Does nitric oxide nasal spray (Enovid/VirX/FabiSpray) help prevent or treat COVID-19?
Infectious Diseases Treatments
Chana Davis, PhD
Dr. Chana Davis, PhD answers your question “Does nitric oxide nasal spray (Enovid/VirX/FabiSpray) help prevent or treat COVID-19?” This latest Nerdy Girl live was hosted on 8/24/2023 by: šøAndrea Harmony, NP-C, PMHS: TNG Contributing Writer & Family Nurse Practitioner šøChana Davis, PhD: TNG Contributing Writer & Founder of Fueled by Science You can find the Read more…
Oh, no *another* new variant?! What do we know about BA.2.86?
COVID Variants Infectious Diseases
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Once again, weāre in watchful waiting mode. Weāve got eyes on BA.2.86 because it is āhighly mutatedā compared to other variants currently circulating. But itās currently at very low levels and could fizzle outāitās too soon to tell. BA.2.86 is still an Omicron offspring, but itās getting attention because it has more than 35 Read more…
Nerdy Girls Live 08/24/23
COVID Variants Infectious Diseases Treatments Vaccines Videos
Those Nerdy Girls answer your questions about COVID-19 and flu, including boosters, risk, new variant, and nasal sprays. Hosted by: – Andrea Harmony, NP-C, PMHS: TNG Contributing Writer & Family Nurse Practitioner – Chana Davis, PhD: TNG Contributing Writer & Founder of Fueled by Science ā”ļø Welcome and Intros (0:00-0:46) ā”ļø Is COVID-19 the new Read more…
A: “Click restraint” is when we stop ourselves from clicking on the first links that pop up on a web search and take steps to assess which sites might offer the most reliable scientific information first. TL; DR: Top results from a web search are often sponsored or from websites that have more effective search Read more…
Yes, everyone should get the updated Covid vaccine.
VaccinesJennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
For better viewing with links, read this on our Substack. —————————————————————— Last month, theĀ CDC recommendedĀ that everyone in the U.S. 6 months and older receive an updated Covid vaccine targeting the XBB.1.5 variant. Since then, some notable voices,Ā including Paul Offit, have publicly questioned whether the updated vaccine is needed for those who are not in a Read more…
How can I reduce the risk of infection at an event I really care about attending?
Staying Safe
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
For better viewing with links, read this on our Substack. You canāt eliminate the risk of infection AND there are many things you can do to decrease your risks. Balancing the tradeoffs of infection risk and engagement in meaningful life events will look different for everyone. Be open to the risk reduction options available and Read more…
A message from our Executive Director Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
Uncategorized
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
Hi, Nerdy Girl Sara Gorman here. Iām so excited to be taking the helm as Executive Director of Those Nerdy Girls. Those Nerdy Girls have brought you trusted answers to your most urgent questions since 2020 at the start of the pandemic. Now we are launching into a new phase, still answering your questions about Read more…
Does getting a COVID vaccine in pregnancy help protect the newborn?
Families/Kids Reproductive Health Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
Tl;dr: Yes! Getting a COVID vaccine in pregnancy reduces the risk that the baby will need to be hospitalized for COVID illness in the first 6 months of life. A recent study published by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) showed that maternal vaccination during pregnancy reduced the risk the baby would Read more…
How long after infection should I get my updated COVID shot?
Vaccines
Chana Davis, PhD
Experts recommend waiting 3 to 6 months after infection before getting your updated COVID-19 shot. While itās safe to get the shot sooner, delaying by 3 to 6 months helps your body to mount a stronger immune response to the vaccine. Optimal vaccine timing also depends on your local guidelines, COVID risk profile, and COVID Read more…
Q: COVID. RSV. What other new vaccines are coming?
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
A: There are quite a few new vaccines coming – Lyme, group B strep, Epstein Barr, to name a few. Read on for more! COVID vaccines were developed in record time, and the infectious disease community breathed a collective sigh of relief upon the approval and introduction of a new vaccine for RSV, which had Read more…
I got my flu shot and my new COVID vax at the same time. Hereās why.
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
I got my new COVID vax and my flu shot at the same time because it was the easiest way for me to get both. This week, I got my latest COVID vax and my flu shot at the same time because it was the easiest way for me to get both done at one Read more…
Free COVID Tests Available Again Starting Today
Testing and Contact Tracing
Gretchen Peterson, Chief Operations Officer
Free COVID-19 tests will once again be available in the US starting Monday, Sept 25, from covidtests.gov. Each household can receive four tests. With cases rising, itās always a good idea to have tests on hand. Please share to spread the word to your friends, families, and communities. Stay safe. Stay well. Test as needed. Read more…
I am struggling with my mental health and what I am doing isnāt working. I am OK, but I am not OK. What can I do to feel better?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Your nerdy mental health clinician is here to talk about this one š«. You are not alone. We hear this very often and it usually sounds something like this: I know that more people are talking about mental health, but I: 1) Feel like I canāt get the help I need, 2) Want to make Read more…
When should I get my updated COVID vaccine if I’ve had a recent COVID-19 infection?
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Chana Davis, PhD
āWhat if Iāve had a recent COVID-19 infection? When should I get my updated COVID vaccine? Hi, I’m Nerdy Girl Chana (Fueled by Science), and I wanted to talk to you about timing your COVID shot šthis fall because we’ve gotten a lot of questions about this. One of the common questions is āWhat if Read more…
Narcan (naloxone) is now on your local pharmacy shelves as an over-the-counter medicine!
Health & Wellness
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
Have you heard? Narcan (naloxone), the nasal spray that saves people from dying of opioid overdose, is now on your local pharmacy shelves as an over-the-counter medicine! Yep, you read that right! Recently, the manufacturer of Narcan began shipping out the two-dose, 4-milligram nasal spray to pharmacies such as Walgreens, Walmart, and Rite Aid. What Read more…
Sept 16 is National Working Parents Day.
Families/Kids Health & Wellness
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
Are you juggling work and family responsibilities? Do you get overwhelmed with trying to do it all and do it well? First, let us honor and validate our struggles and suffering while recognizing that our systems are not set up to support us in ādoing it allā well. While we grow as a society and Read more…
Updated COVID vaccines are now FDA and CDC approved and available soon in the US!
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
TL;DR: Everyone older than 6 months is eligible for the updated COVID19 vaccine. The new vaccine targets the most common circulating variants and should be available later this week. –On Monday the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Moderna and Pfizerās monovalent COVID vaccines updated to target the XBB.1.5 variant. This means that The FDA Read more…
Can rapid antigen tests detect asymptomatic COVID-19 cases?
Testing and Contact Tracing
Chana Davis, PhD
Rapid antigen tests (RATs) can detect some asymptomatic (symptom-free) COVID-19 cases, but they are far from perfect, and should be interpreted with caution. TL:DR; A positive RAT is almost always right, but a negative result isn’t a guarantee that you are COVID-free. Best practice after a COVID exposure is to wait 5 days before testing, Read more…
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.
Mental Health
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
Content Warning: This post discusses the prevention of death by suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling, please know that there is help available. People can call, text 988 or chat here in the U.S. For TTY (teletypewriter) Users: Use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 988. LĆnea de PrevenciĆ³n del Read more…
How can we help young people become more savvy consumers of online information?
Families/Kids Uncertainty and Misinformation
Gretchen Peterson, Chief Operations Officer
TL;DR The World Health Organization has identified mis/disinformation as a pressing public issue, for adults and children alike. There are steps both educators and parents can take to address this critical issue. The start of a new school year is an excellent time to examine what we can all do. Misinformation is generally defined as Read more…
Does nitric oxide nasal spray (Enovid/VirX/FabiSpray) help prevent or treat COVID-19?
Infectious Diseases Treatments
Chana Davis, PhD
Dr. Chana Davis, PhD answers your question “Does nitric oxide nasal spray (Enovid/VirX/FabiSpray) help prevent or treat COVID-19?” This latest Nerdy Girl live was hosted on 8/24/2023 by: šøAndrea Harmony, NP-C, PMHS: TNG Contributing Writer & Family Nurse Practitioner šøChana Davis, PhD: TNG Contributing Writer & Founder of Fueled by Science You can find the Read more…
Oh, no *another* new variant?! What do we know about BA.2.86?
COVID Variants Infectious Diseases
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Once again, weāre in watchful waiting mode. Weāve got eyes on BA.2.86 because it is āhighly mutatedā compared to other variants currently circulating. But itās currently at very low levels and could fizzle outāitās too soon to tell. BA.2.86 is still an Omicron offspring, but itās getting attention because it has more than 35 Read more…
Nerdy Girls Live 08/24/23
COVID Variants Infectious Diseases Treatments Vaccines Videos
Those Nerdy Girls answer your questions about COVID-19 and flu, including boosters, risk, new variant, and nasal sprays. Hosted by: – Andrea Harmony, NP-C, PMHS: TNG Contributing Writer & Family Nurse Practitioner – Chana Davis, PhD: TNG Contributing Writer & Founder of Fueled by Science ā”ļø Welcome and Intros (0:00-0:46) ā”ļø Is COVID-19 the new Read more…
For better viewing with links, read this on our Substack. —————————————————————— Last month, theĀ CDC recommendedĀ that everyone in the U.S. 6 months and older receive an updated Covid vaccine targeting the XBB.1.5 variant. Since then, some notable voices,Ā including Paul Offit, have publicly questioned whether the updated vaccine is needed for those who are not in a Read more…
How can I reduce the risk of infection at an event I really care about attending?
Staying SafeAshley Ritter, APRN, PhD
For better viewing with links, read this on our Substack. You canāt eliminate the risk of infection AND there are many things you can do to decrease your risks. Balancing the tradeoffs of infection risk and engagement in meaningful life events will look different for everyone. Be open to the risk reduction options available and Read more…
A message from our Executive Director Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
Uncategorized
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
Hi, Nerdy Girl Sara Gorman here. Iām so excited to be taking the helm as Executive Director of Those Nerdy Girls. Those Nerdy Girls have brought you trusted answers to your most urgent questions since 2020 at the start of the pandemic. Now we are launching into a new phase, still answering your questions about Read more…
Does getting a COVID vaccine in pregnancy help protect the newborn?
Families/Kids Reproductive Health Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
Tl;dr: Yes! Getting a COVID vaccine in pregnancy reduces the risk that the baby will need to be hospitalized for COVID illness in the first 6 months of life. A recent study published by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) showed that maternal vaccination during pregnancy reduced the risk the baby would Read more…
How long after infection should I get my updated COVID shot?
Vaccines
Chana Davis, PhD
Experts recommend waiting 3 to 6 months after infection before getting your updated COVID-19 shot. While itās safe to get the shot sooner, delaying by 3 to 6 months helps your body to mount a stronger immune response to the vaccine. Optimal vaccine timing also depends on your local guidelines, COVID risk profile, and COVID Read more…
Q: COVID. RSV. What other new vaccines are coming?
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
A: There are quite a few new vaccines coming – Lyme, group B strep, Epstein Barr, to name a few. Read on for more! COVID vaccines were developed in record time, and the infectious disease community breathed a collective sigh of relief upon the approval and introduction of a new vaccine for RSV, which had Read more…
I got my flu shot and my new COVID vax at the same time. Hereās why.
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
I got my new COVID vax and my flu shot at the same time because it was the easiest way for me to get both. This week, I got my latest COVID vax and my flu shot at the same time because it was the easiest way for me to get both done at one Read more…
Free COVID Tests Available Again Starting Today
Testing and Contact Tracing
Gretchen Peterson, Chief Operations Officer
Free COVID-19 tests will once again be available in the US starting Monday, Sept 25, from covidtests.gov. Each household can receive four tests. With cases rising, itās always a good idea to have tests on hand. Please share to spread the word to your friends, families, and communities. Stay safe. Stay well. Test as needed. Read more…
I am struggling with my mental health and what I am doing isnāt working. I am OK, but I am not OK. What can I do to feel better?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Your nerdy mental health clinician is here to talk about this one š«. You are not alone. We hear this very often and it usually sounds something like this: I know that more people are talking about mental health, but I: 1) Feel like I canāt get the help I need, 2) Want to make Read more…
When should I get my updated COVID vaccine if I’ve had a recent COVID-19 infection?
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Chana Davis, PhD
āWhat if Iāve had a recent COVID-19 infection? When should I get my updated COVID vaccine? Hi, I’m Nerdy Girl Chana (Fueled by Science), and I wanted to talk to you about timing your COVID shot šthis fall because we’ve gotten a lot of questions about this. One of the common questions is āWhat if Read more…
Narcan (naloxone) is now on your local pharmacy shelves as an over-the-counter medicine!
Health & Wellness
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
Have you heard? Narcan (naloxone), the nasal spray that saves people from dying of opioid overdose, is now on your local pharmacy shelves as an over-the-counter medicine! Yep, you read that right! Recently, the manufacturer of Narcan began shipping out the two-dose, 4-milligram nasal spray to pharmacies such as Walgreens, Walmart, and Rite Aid. What Read more…
Sept 16 is National Working Parents Day.
Families/Kids Health & Wellness
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
Are you juggling work and family responsibilities? Do you get overwhelmed with trying to do it all and do it well? First, let us honor and validate our struggles and suffering while recognizing that our systems are not set up to support us in ādoing it allā well. While we grow as a society and Read more…
Updated COVID vaccines are now FDA and CDC approved and available soon in the US!
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
TL;DR: Everyone older than 6 months is eligible for the updated COVID19 vaccine. The new vaccine targets the most common circulating variants and should be available later this week. –On Monday the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Moderna and Pfizerās monovalent COVID vaccines updated to target the XBB.1.5 variant. This means that The FDA Read more…
Can rapid antigen tests detect asymptomatic COVID-19 cases?
Testing and Contact Tracing
Chana Davis, PhD
Rapid antigen tests (RATs) can detect some asymptomatic (symptom-free) COVID-19 cases, but they are far from perfect, and should be interpreted with caution. TL:DR; A positive RAT is almost always right, but a negative result isn’t a guarantee that you are COVID-free. Best practice after a COVID exposure is to wait 5 days before testing, Read more…
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.
Mental Health
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
Content Warning: This post discusses the prevention of death by suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling, please know that there is help available. People can call, text 988 or chat here in the U.S. For TTY (teletypewriter) Users: Use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 988. LĆnea de PrevenciĆ³n del Read more…
How can we help young people become more savvy consumers of online information?
Families/Kids Uncertainty and Misinformation
Gretchen Peterson, Chief Operations Officer
TL;DR The World Health Organization has identified mis/disinformation as a pressing public issue, for adults and children alike. There are steps both educators and parents can take to address this critical issue. The start of a new school year is an excellent time to examine what we can all do. Misinformation is generally defined as Read more…
Does nitric oxide nasal spray (Enovid/VirX/FabiSpray) help prevent or treat COVID-19?
Infectious Diseases Treatments
Chana Davis, PhD
Dr. Chana Davis, PhD answers your question “Does nitric oxide nasal spray (Enovid/VirX/FabiSpray) help prevent or treat COVID-19?” This latest Nerdy Girl live was hosted on 8/24/2023 by: šøAndrea Harmony, NP-C, PMHS: TNG Contributing Writer & Family Nurse Practitioner šøChana Davis, PhD: TNG Contributing Writer & Founder of Fueled by Science You can find the Read more…
Oh, no *another* new variant?! What do we know about BA.2.86?
COVID Variants Infectious Diseases
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Once again, weāre in watchful waiting mode. Weāve got eyes on BA.2.86 because it is āhighly mutatedā compared to other variants currently circulating. But itās currently at very low levels and could fizzle outāitās too soon to tell. BA.2.86 is still an Omicron offspring, but itās getting attention because it has more than 35 Read more…
Nerdy Girls Live 08/24/23
COVID Variants Infectious Diseases Treatments Vaccines Videos
Those Nerdy Girls answer your questions about COVID-19 and flu, including boosters, risk, new variant, and nasal sprays. Hosted by: – Andrea Harmony, NP-C, PMHS: TNG Contributing Writer & Family Nurse Practitioner – Chana Davis, PhD: TNG Contributing Writer & Founder of Fueled by Science ā”ļø Welcome and Intros (0:00-0:46) ā”ļø Is COVID-19 the new Read more…
For better viewing with links, read this on our Substack. You canāt eliminate the risk of infection AND there are many things you can do to decrease your risks. Balancing the tradeoffs of infection risk and engagement in meaningful life events will look different for everyone. Be open to the risk reduction options available and Read more…
A message from our Executive Director Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
UncategorizedSara Gorman, PhD, MPH
Hi, Nerdy Girl Sara Gorman here. Iām so excited to be taking the helm as Executive Director of Those Nerdy Girls. Those Nerdy Girls have brought you trusted answers to your most urgent questions since 2020 at the start of the pandemic. Now we are launching into a new phase, still answering your questions about Read more…
Does getting a COVID vaccine in pregnancy help protect the newborn?
Families/Kids Reproductive Health Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
Tl;dr: Yes! Getting a COVID vaccine in pregnancy reduces the risk that the baby will need to be hospitalized for COVID illness in the first 6 months of life. A recent study published by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) showed that maternal vaccination during pregnancy reduced the risk the baby would Read more…
How long after infection should I get my updated COVID shot?
Vaccines
Chana Davis, PhD
Experts recommend waiting 3 to 6 months after infection before getting your updated COVID-19 shot. While itās safe to get the shot sooner, delaying by 3 to 6 months helps your body to mount a stronger immune response to the vaccine. Optimal vaccine timing also depends on your local guidelines, COVID risk profile, and COVID Read more…
Q: COVID. RSV. What other new vaccines are coming?
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
A: There are quite a few new vaccines coming – Lyme, group B strep, Epstein Barr, to name a few. Read on for more! COVID vaccines were developed in record time, and the infectious disease community breathed a collective sigh of relief upon the approval and introduction of a new vaccine for RSV, which had Read more…
I got my flu shot and my new COVID vax at the same time. Hereās why.
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
I got my new COVID vax and my flu shot at the same time because it was the easiest way for me to get both. This week, I got my latest COVID vax and my flu shot at the same time because it was the easiest way for me to get both done at one Read more…
Free COVID Tests Available Again Starting Today
Testing and Contact Tracing
Gretchen Peterson, Chief Operations Officer
Free COVID-19 tests will once again be available in the US starting Monday, Sept 25, from covidtests.gov. Each household can receive four tests. With cases rising, itās always a good idea to have tests on hand. Please share to spread the word to your friends, families, and communities. Stay safe. Stay well. Test as needed. Read more…
I am struggling with my mental health and what I am doing isnāt working. I am OK, but I am not OK. What can I do to feel better?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Your nerdy mental health clinician is here to talk about this one š«. You are not alone. We hear this very often and it usually sounds something like this: I know that more people are talking about mental health, but I: 1) Feel like I canāt get the help I need, 2) Want to make Read more…
When should I get my updated COVID vaccine if I’ve had a recent COVID-19 infection?
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Chana Davis, PhD
āWhat if Iāve had a recent COVID-19 infection? When should I get my updated COVID vaccine? Hi, I’m Nerdy Girl Chana (Fueled by Science), and I wanted to talk to you about timing your COVID shot šthis fall because we’ve gotten a lot of questions about this. One of the common questions is āWhat if Read more…
Narcan (naloxone) is now on your local pharmacy shelves as an over-the-counter medicine!
Health & Wellness
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
Have you heard? Narcan (naloxone), the nasal spray that saves people from dying of opioid overdose, is now on your local pharmacy shelves as an over-the-counter medicine! Yep, you read that right! Recently, the manufacturer of Narcan began shipping out the two-dose, 4-milligram nasal spray to pharmacies such as Walgreens, Walmart, and Rite Aid. What Read more…
Sept 16 is National Working Parents Day.
Families/Kids Health & Wellness
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
Are you juggling work and family responsibilities? Do you get overwhelmed with trying to do it all and do it well? First, let us honor and validate our struggles and suffering while recognizing that our systems are not set up to support us in ādoing it allā well. While we grow as a society and Read more…
Updated COVID vaccines are now FDA and CDC approved and available soon in the US!
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
TL;DR: Everyone older than 6 months is eligible for the updated COVID19 vaccine. The new vaccine targets the most common circulating variants and should be available later this week. –On Monday the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Moderna and Pfizerās monovalent COVID vaccines updated to target the XBB.1.5 variant. This means that The FDA Read more…
Can rapid antigen tests detect asymptomatic COVID-19 cases?
Testing and Contact Tracing
Chana Davis, PhD
Rapid antigen tests (RATs) can detect some asymptomatic (symptom-free) COVID-19 cases, but they are far from perfect, and should be interpreted with caution. TL:DR; A positive RAT is almost always right, but a negative result isn’t a guarantee that you are COVID-free. Best practice after a COVID exposure is to wait 5 days before testing, Read more…
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.
Mental Health
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
Content Warning: This post discusses the prevention of death by suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling, please know that there is help available. People can call, text 988 or chat here in the U.S. For TTY (teletypewriter) Users: Use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 988. LĆnea de PrevenciĆ³n del Read more…
How can we help young people become more savvy consumers of online information?
Families/Kids Uncertainty and Misinformation
Gretchen Peterson, Chief Operations Officer
TL;DR The World Health Organization has identified mis/disinformation as a pressing public issue, for adults and children alike. There are steps both educators and parents can take to address this critical issue. The start of a new school year is an excellent time to examine what we can all do. Misinformation is generally defined as Read more…
Does nitric oxide nasal spray (Enovid/VirX/FabiSpray) help prevent or treat COVID-19?
Infectious Diseases Treatments
Chana Davis, PhD
Dr. Chana Davis, PhD answers your question “Does nitric oxide nasal spray (Enovid/VirX/FabiSpray) help prevent or treat COVID-19?” This latest Nerdy Girl live was hosted on 8/24/2023 by: šøAndrea Harmony, NP-C, PMHS: TNG Contributing Writer & Family Nurse Practitioner šøChana Davis, PhD: TNG Contributing Writer & Founder of Fueled by Science You can find the Read more…
Oh, no *another* new variant?! What do we know about BA.2.86?
COVID Variants Infectious Diseases
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Once again, weāre in watchful waiting mode. Weāve got eyes on BA.2.86 because it is āhighly mutatedā compared to other variants currently circulating. But itās currently at very low levels and could fizzle outāitās too soon to tell. BA.2.86 is still an Omicron offspring, but itās getting attention because it has more than 35 Read more…
Nerdy Girls Live 08/24/23
COVID Variants Infectious Diseases Treatments Vaccines Videos
Those Nerdy Girls answer your questions about COVID-19 and flu, including boosters, risk, new variant, and nasal sprays. Hosted by: – Andrea Harmony, NP-C, PMHS: TNG Contributing Writer & Family Nurse Practitioner – Chana Davis, PhD: TNG Contributing Writer & Founder of Fueled by Science ā”ļø Welcome and Intros (0:00-0:46) ā”ļø Is COVID-19 the new Read more…
Hi, Nerdy Girl Sara Gorman here. Iām so excited to be taking the helm as Executive Director of Those Nerdy Girls. Those Nerdy Girls have brought you trusted answers to your most urgent questions since 2020 at the start of the pandemic. Now we are launching into a new phase, still answering your questions about Read more…
Does getting a COVID vaccine in pregnancy help protect the newborn?
Families/Kids Reproductive Health VaccinesSarah Whitley Coles, MD
Tl;dr: Yes! Getting a COVID vaccine in pregnancy reduces the risk that the baby will need to be hospitalized for COVID illness in the first 6 months of life. A recent study published by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) showed that maternal vaccination during pregnancy reduced the risk the baby would Read more…
How long after infection should I get my updated COVID shot?
Vaccines
Chana Davis, PhD
Experts recommend waiting 3 to 6 months after infection before getting your updated COVID-19 shot. While itās safe to get the shot sooner, delaying by 3 to 6 months helps your body to mount a stronger immune response to the vaccine. Optimal vaccine timing also depends on your local guidelines, COVID risk profile, and COVID Read more…
Q: COVID. RSV. What other new vaccines are coming?
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
A: There are quite a few new vaccines coming – Lyme, group B strep, Epstein Barr, to name a few. Read on for more! COVID vaccines were developed in record time, and the infectious disease community breathed a collective sigh of relief upon the approval and introduction of a new vaccine for RSV, which had Read more…
I got my flu shot and my new COVID vax at the same time. Hereās why.
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
I got my new COVID vax and my flu shot at the same time because it was the easiest way for me to get both. This week, I got my latest COVID vax and my flu shot at the same time because it was the easiest way for me to get both done at one Read more…
Free COVID Tests Available Again Starting Today
Testing and Contact Tracing
Gretchen Peterson, Chief Operations Officer
Free COVID-19 tests will once again be available in the US starting Monday, Sept 25, from covidtests.gov. Each household can receive four tests. With cases rising, itās always a good idea to have tests on hand. Please share to spread the word to your friends, families, and communities. Stay safe. Stay well. Test as needed. Read more…
I am struggling with my mental health and what I am doing isnāt working. I am OK, but I am not OK. What can I do to feel better?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Your nerdy mental health clinician is here to talk about this one š«. You are not alone. We hear this very often and it usually sounds something like this: I know that more people are talking about mental health, but I: 1) Feel like I canāt get the help I need, 2) Want to make Read more…
When should I get my updated COVID vaccine if I’ve had a recent COVID-19 infection?
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Chana Davis, PhD
āWhat if Iāve had a recent COVID-19 infection? When should I get my updated COVID vaccine? Hi, I’m Nerdy Girl Chana (Fueled by Science), and I wanted to talk to you about timing your COVID shot šthis fall because we’ve gotten a lot of questions about this. One of the common questions is āWhat if Read more…
Narcan (naloxone) is now on your local pharmacy shelves as an over-the-counter medicine!
Health & Wellness
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
Have you heard? Narcan (naloxone), the nasal spray that saves people from dying of opioid overdose, is now on your local pharmacy shelves as an over-the-counter medicine! Yep, you read that right! Recently, the manufacturer of Narcan began shipping out the two-dose, 4-milligram nasal spray to pharmacies such as Walgreens, Walmart, and Rite Aid. What Read more…
Sept 16 is National Working Parents Day.
Families/Kids Health & Wellness
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
Are you juggling work and family responsibilities? Do you get overwhelmed with trying to do it all and do it well? First, let us honor and validate our struggles and suffering while recognizing that our systems are not set up to support us in ādoing it allā well. While we grow as a society and Read more…
Updated COVID vaccines are now FDA and CDC approved and available soon in the US!
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
TL;DR: Everyone older than 6 months is eligible for the updated COVID19 vaccine. The new vaccine targets the most common circulating variants and should be available later this week. –On Monday the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Moderna and Pfizerās monovalent COVID vaccines updated to target the XBB.1.5 variant. This means that The FDA Read more…
Can rapid antigen tests detect asymptomatic COVID-19 cases?
Testing and Contact Tracing
Chana Davis, PhD
Rapid antigen tests (RATs) can detect some asymptomatic (symptom-free) COVID-19 cases, but they are far from perfect, and should be interpreted with caution. TL:DR; A positive RAT is almost always right, but a negative result isn’t a guarantee that you are COVID-free. Best practice after a COVID exposure is to wait 5 days before testing, Read more…
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.
Mental Health
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
Content Warning: This post discusses the prevention of death by suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling, please know that there is help available. People can call, text 988 or chat here in the U.S. For TTY (teletypewriter) Users: Use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 988. LĆnea de PrevenciĆ³n del Read more…
How can we help young people become more savvy consumers of online information?
Families/Kids Uncertainty and Misinformation
Gretchen Peterson, Chief Operations Officer
TL;DR The World Health Organization has identified mis/disinformation as a pressing public issue, for adults and children alike. There are steps both educators and parents can take to address this critical issue. The start of a new school year is an excellent time to examine what we can all do. Misinformation is generally defined as Read more…
Does nitric oxide nasal spray (Enovid/VirX/FabiSpray) help prevent or treat COVID-19?
Infectious Diseases Treatments
Chana Davis, PhD
Dr. Chana Davis, PhD answers your question “Does nitric oxide nasal spray (Enovid/VirX/FabiSpray) help prevent or treat COVID-19?” This latest Nerdy Girl live was hosted on 8/24/2023 by: šøAndrea Harmony, NP-C, PMHS: TNG Contributing Writer & Family Nurse Practitioner šøChana Davis, PhD: TNG Contributing Writer & Founder of Fueled by Science You can find the Read more…
Oh, no *another* new variant?! What do we know about BA.2.86?
COVID Variants Infectious Diseases
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Once again, weāre in watchful waiting mode. Weāve got eyes on BA.2.86 because it is āhighly mutatedā compared to other variants currently circulating. But itās currently at very low levels and could fizzle outāitās too soon to tell. BA.2.86 is still an Omicron offspring, but itās getting attention because it has more than 35 Read more…
Nerdy Girls Live 08/24/23
COVID Variants Infectious Diseases Treatments Vaccines Videos
Those Nerdy Girls answer your questions about COVID-19 and flu, including boosters, risk, new variant, and nasal sprays. Hosted by: – Andrea Harmony, NP-C, PMHS: TNG Contributing Writer & Family Nurse Practitioner – Chana Davis, PhD: TNG Contributing Writer & Founder of Fueled by Science ā”ļø Welcome and Intros (0:00-0:46) ā”ļø Is COVID-19 the new Read more…
Tl;dr: Yes! Getting a COVID vaccine in pregnancy reduces the risk that the baby will need to be hospitalized for COVID illness in the first 6 months of life. A recent study published by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) showed that maternal vaccination during pregnancy reduced the risk the baby would Read more…
How long after infection should I get my updated COVID shot?
VaccinesChana Davis, PhD
Experts recommend waiting 3 to 6 months after infection before getting your updated COVID-19 shot. While itās safe to get the shot sooner, delaying by 3 to 6 months helps your body to mount a stronger immune response to the vaccine. Optimal vaccine timing also depends on your local guidelines, COVID risk profile, and COVID Read more…
Q: COVID. RSV. What other new vaccines are coming?
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
A: There are quite a few new vaccines coming – Lyme, group B strep, Epstein Barr, to name a few. Read on for more! COVID vaccines were developed in record time, and the infectious disease community breathed a collective sigh of relief upon the approval and introduction of a new vaccine for RSV, which had Read more…
I got my flu shot and my new COVID vax at the same time. Hereās why.
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
I got my new COVID vax and my flu shot at the same time because it was the easiest way for me to get both. This week, I got my latest COVID vax and my flu shot at the same time because it was the easiest way for me to get both done at one Read more…
Free COVID Tests Available Again Starting Today
Testing and Contact Tracing
Gretchen Peterson, Chief Operations Officer
Free COVID-19 tests will once again be available in the US starting Monday, Sept 25, from covidtests.gov. Each household can receive four tests. With cases rising, itās always a good idea to have tests on hand. Please share to spread the word to your friends, families, and communities. Stay safe. Stay well. Test as needed. Read more…
I am struggling with my mental health and what I am doing isnāt working. I am OK, but I am not OK. What can I do to feel better?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Your nerdy mental health clinician is here to talk about this one š«. You are not alone. We hear this very often and it usually sounds something like this: I know that more people are talking about mental health, but I: 1) Feel like I canāt get the help I need, 2) Want to make Read more…
When should I get my updated COVID vaccine if I’ve had a recent COVID-19 infection?
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Chana Davis, PhD
āWhat if Iāve had a recent COVID-19 infection? When should I get my updated COVID vaccine? Hi, I’m Nerdy Girl Chana (Fueled by Science), and I wanted to talk to you about timing your COVID shot šthis fall because we’ve gotten a lot of questions about this. One of the common questions is āWhat if Read more…
Narcan (naloxone) is now on your local pharmacy shelves as an over-the-counter medicine!
Health & Wellness
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
Have you heard? Narcan (naloxone), the nasal spray that saves people from dying of opioid overdose, is now on your local pharmacy shelves as an over-the-counter medicine! Yep, you read that right! Recently, the manufacturer of Narcan began shipping out the two-dose, 4-milligram nasal spray to pharmacies such as Walgreens, Walmart, and Rite Aid. What Read more…
Sept 16 is National Working Parents Day.
Families/Kids Health & Wellness
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
Are you juggling work and family responsibilities? Do you get overwhelmed with trying to do it all and do it well? First, let us honor and validate our struggles and suffering while recognizing that our systems are not set up to support us in ādoing it allā well. While we grow as a society and Read more…
Updated COVID vaccines are now FDA and CDC approved and available soon in the US!
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
TL;DR: Everyone older than 6 months is eligible for the updated COVID19 vaccine. The new vaccine targets the most common circulating variants and should be available later this week. –On Monday the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Moderna and Pfizerās monovalent COVID vaccines updated to target the XBB.1.5 variant. This means that The FDA Read more…
Can rapid antigen tests detect asymptomatic COVID-19 cases?
Testing and Contact Tracing
Chana Davis, PhD
Rapid antigen tests (RATs) can detect some asymptomatic (symptom-free) COVID-19 cases, but they are far from perfect, and should be interpreted with caution. TL:DR; A positive RAT is almost always right, but a negative result isn’t a guarantee that you are COVID-free. Best practice after a COVID exposure is to wait 5 days before testing, Read more…
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.
Mental Health
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
Content Warning: This post discusses the prevention of death by suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling, please know that there is help available. People can call, text 988 or chat here in the U.S. For TTY (teletypewriter) Users: Use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 988. LĆnea de PrevenciĆ³n del Read more…
How can we help young people become more savvy consumers of online information?
Families/Kids Uncertainty and Misinformation
Gretchen Peterson, Chief Operations Officer
TL;DR The World Health Organization has identified mis/disinformation as a pressing public issue, for adults and children alike. There are steps both educators and parents can take to address this critical issue. The start of a new school year is an excellent time to examine what we can all do. Misinformation is generally defined as Read more…
Does nitric oxide nasal spray (Enovid/VirX/FabiSpray) help prevent or treat COVID-19?
Infectious Diseases Treatments
Chana Davis, PhD
Dr. Chana Davis, PhD answers your question “Does nitric oxide nasal spray (Enovid/VirX/FabiSpray) help prevent or treat COVID-19?” This latest Nerdy Girl live was hosted on 8/24/2023 by: šøAndrea Harmony, NP-C, PMHS: TNG Contributing Writer & Family Nurse Practitioner šøChana Davis, PhD: TNG Contributing Writer & Founder of Fueled by Science You can find the Read more…
Oh, no *another* new variant?! What do we know about BA.2.86?
COVID Variants Infectious Diseases
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Once again, weāre in watchful waiting mode. Weāve got eyes on BA.2.86 because it is āhighly mutatedā compared to other variants currently circulating. But itās currently at very low levels and could fizzle outāitās too soon to tell. BA.2.86 is still an Omicron offspring, but itās getting attention because it has more than 35 Read more…
Nerdy Girls Live 08/24/23
COVID Variants Infectious Diseases Treatments Vaccines Videos
Those Nerdy Girls answer your questions about COVID-19 and flu, including boosters, risk, new variant, and nasal sprays. Hosted by: – Andrea Harmony, NP-C, PMHS: TNG Contributing Writer & Family Nurse Practitioner – Chana Davis, PhD: TNG Contributing Writer & Founder of Fueled by Science ā”ļø Welcome and Intros (0:00-0:46) ā”ļø Is COVID-19 the new Read more…
Experts recommend waiting 3 to 6 months after infection before getting your updated COVID-19 shot. While itās safe to get the shot sooner, delaying by 3 to 6 months helps your body to mount a stronger immune response to the vaccine. Optimal vaccine timing also depends on your local guidelines, COVID risk profile, and COVID Read more…
Q: COVID. RSV. What other new vaccines are coming?
Infectious Diseases VaccinesSara Gorman, PhD, MPH
A: There are quite a few new vaccines coming – Lyme, group B strep, Epstein Barr, to name a few. Read on for more! COVID vaccines were developed in record time, and the infectious disease community breathed a collective sigh of relief upon the approval and introduction of a new vaccine for RSV, which had Read more…
I got my flu shot and my new COVID vax at the same time. Hereās why.
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
I got my new COVID vax and my flu shot at the same time because it was the easiest way for me to get both. This week, I got my latest COVID vax and my flu shot at the same time because it was the easiest way for me to get both done at one Read more…
Free COVID Tests Available Again Starting Today
Testing and Contact Tracing
Gretchen Peterson, Chief Operations Officer
Free COVID-19 tests will once again be available in the US starting Monday, Sept 25, from covidtests.gov. Each household can receive four tests. With cases rising, itās always a good idea to have tests on hand. Please share to spread the word to your friends, families, and communities. Stay safe. Stay well. Test as needed. Read more…
I am struggling with my mental health and what I am doing isnāt working. I am OK, but I am not OK. What can I do to feel better?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Your nerdy mental health clinician is here to talk about this one š«. You are not alone. We hear this very often and it usually sounds something like this: I know that more people are talking about mental health, but I: 1) Feel like I canāt get the help I need, 2) Want to make Read more…
When should I get my updated COVID vaccine if I’ve had a recent COVID-19 infection?
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Chana Davis, PhD
āWhat if Iāve had a recent COVID-19 infection? When should I get my updated COVID vaccine? Hi, I’m Nerdy Girl Chana (Fueled by Science), and I wanted to talk to you about timing your COVID shot šthis fall because we’ve gotten a lot of questions about this. One of the common questions is āWhat if Read more…
Narcan (naloxone) is now on your local pharmacy shelves as an over-the-counter medicine!
Health & Wellness
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
Have you heard? Narcan (naloxone), the nasal spray that saves people from dying of opioid overdose, is now on your local pharmacy shelves as an over-the-counter medicine! Yep, you read that right! Recently, the manufacturer of Narcan began shipping out the two-dose, 4-milligram nasal spray to pharmacies such as Walgreens, Walmart, and Rite Aid. What Read more…
Sept 16 is National Working Parents Day.
Families/Kids Health & Wellness
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
Are you juggling work and family responsibilities? Do you get overwhelmed with trying to do it all and do it well? First, let us honor and validate our struggles and suffering while recognizing that our systems are not set up to support us in ādoing it allā well. While we grow as a society and Read more…
Updated COVID vaccines are now FDA and CDC approved and available soon in the US!
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
TL;DR: Everyone older than 6 months is eligible for the updated COVID19 vaccine. The new vaccine targets the most common circulating variants and should be available later this week. –On Monday the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Moderna and Pfizerās monovalent COVID vaccines updated to target the XBB.1.5 variant. This means that The FDA Read more…
Can rapid antigen tests detect asymptomatic COVID-19 cases?
Testing and Contact Tracing
Chana Davis, PhD
Rapid antigen tests (RATs) can detect some asymptomatic (symptom-free) COVID-19 cases, but they are far from perfect, and should be interpreted with caution. TL:DR; A positive RAT is almost always right, but a negative result isn’t a guarantee that you are COVID-free. Best practice after a COVID exposure is to wait 5 days before testing, Read more…
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.
Mental Health
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
Content Warning: This post discusses the prevention of death by suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling, please know that there is help available. People can call, text 988 or chat here in the U.S. For TTY (teletypewriter) Users: Use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 988. LĆnea de PrevenciĆ³n del Read more…
How can we help young people become more savvy consumers of online information?
Families/Kids Uncertainty and Misinformation
Gretchen Peterson, Chief Operations Officer
TL;DR The World Health Organization has identified mis/disinformation as a pressing public issue, for adults and children alike. There are steps both educators and parents can take to address this critical issue. The start of a new school year is an excellent time to examine what we can all do. Misinformation is generally defined as Read more…
Does nitric oxide nasal spray (Enovid/VirX/FabiSpray) help prevent or treat COVID-19?
Infectious Diseases Treatments
Chana Davis, PhD
Dr. Chana Davis, PhD answers your question “Does nitric oxide nasal spray (Enovid/VirX/FabiSpray) help prevent or treat COVID-19?” This latest Nerdy Girl live was hosted on 8/24/2023 by: šøAndrea Harmony, NP-C, PMHS: TNG Contributing Writer & Family Nurse Practitioner šøChana Davis, PhD: TNG Contributing Writer & Founder of Fueled by Science You can find the Read more…
Oh, no *another* new variant?! What do we know about BA.2.86?
COVID Variants Infectious Diseases
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Once again, weāre in watchful waiting mode. Weāve got eyes on BA.2.86 because it is āhighly mutatedā compared to other variants currently circulating. But itās currently at very low levels and could fizzle outāitās too soon to tell. BA.2.86 is still an Omicron offspring, but itās getting attention because it has more than 35 Read more…
Nerdy Girls Live 08/24/23
COVID Variants Infectious Diseases Treatments Vaccines Videos
Those Nerdy Girls answer your questions about COVID-19 and flu, including boosters, risk, new variant, and nasal sprays. Hosted by: – Andrea Harmony, NP-C, PMHS: TNG Contributing Writer & Family Nurse Practitioner – Chana Davis, PhD: TNG Contributing Writer & Founder of Fueled by Science ā”ļø Welcome and Intros (0:00-0:46) ā”ļø Is COVID-19 the new Read more…
A: There are quite a few new vaccines coming – Lyme, group B strep, Epstein Barr, to name a few. Read on for more! COVID vaccines were developed in record time, and the infectious disease community breathed a collective sigh of relief upon the approval and introduction of a new vaccine for RSV, which had Read more…
I got my flu shot and my new COVID vax at the same time. Hereās why.
Infectious Diseases VaccinesMalia Jones, PhD MPH
I got my new COVID vax and my flu shot at the same time because it was the easiest way for me to get both. This week, I got my latest COVID vax and my flu shot at the same time because it was the easiest way for me to get both done at one Read more…
Free COVID Tests Available Again Starting Today
Testing and Contact Tracing
Gretchen Peterson, Chief Operations Officer
Free COVID-19 tests will once again be available in the US starting Monday, Sept 25, from covidtests.gov. Each household can receive four tests. With cases rising, itās always a good idea to have tests on hand. Please share to spread the word to your friends, families, and communities. Stay safe. Stay well. Test as needed. Read more…
I am struggling with my mental health and what I am doing isnāt working. I am OK, but I am not OK. What can I do to feel better?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Your nerdy mental health clinician is here to talk about this one š«. You are not alone. We hear this very often and it usually sounds something like this: I know that more people are talking about mental health, but I: 1) Feel like I canāt get the help I need, 2) Want to make Read more…
When should I get my updated COVID vaccine if I’ve had a recent COVID-19 infection?
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Chana Davis, PhD
āWhat if Iāve had a recent COVID-19 infection? When should I get my updated COVID vaccine? Hi, I’m Nerdy Girl Chana (Fueled by Science), and I wanted to talk to you about timing your COVID shot šthis fall because we’ve gotten a lot of questions about this. One of the common questions is āWhat if Read more…
Narcan (naloxone) is now on your local pharmacy shelves as an over-the-counter medicine!
Health & Wellness
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
Have you heard? Narcan (naloxone), the nasal spray that saves people from dying of opioid overdose, is now on your local pharmacy shelves as an over-the-counter medicine! Yep, you read that right! Recently, the manufacturer of Narcan began shipping out the two-dose, 4-milligram nasal spray to pharmacies such as Walgreens, Walmart, and Rite Aid. What Read more…
Sept 16 is National Working Parents Day.
Families/Kids Health & Wellness
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
Are you juggling work and family responsibilities? Do you get overwhelmed with trying to do it all and do it well? First, let us honor and validate our struggles and suffering while recognizing that our systems are not set up to support us in ādoing it allā well. While we grow as a society and Read more…
Updated COVID vaccines are now FDA and CDC approved and available soon in the US!
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
TL;DR: Everyone older than 6 months is eligible for the updated COVID19 vaccine. The new vaccine targets the most common circulating variants and should be available later this week. –On Monday the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Moderna and Pfizerās monovalent COVID vaccines updated to target the XBB.1.5 variant. This means that The FDA Read more…
Can rapid antigen tests detect asymptomatic COVID-19 cases?
Testing and Contact Tracing
Chana Davis, PhD
Rapid antigen tests (RATs) can detect some asymptomatic (symptom-free) COVID-19 cases, but they are far from perfect, and should be interpreted with caution. TL:DR; A positive RAT is almost always right, but a negative result isn’t a guarantee that you are COVID-free. Best practice after a COVID exposure is to wait 5 days before testing, Read more…
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.
Mental Health
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
Content Warning: This post discusses the prevention of death by suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling, please know that there is help available. People can call, text 988 or chat here in the U.S. For TTY (teletypewriter) Users: Use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 988. LĆnea de PrevenciĆ³n del Read more…
How can we help young people become more savvy consumers of online information?
Families/Kids Uncertainty and Misinformation
Gretchen Peterson, Chief Operations Officer
TL;DR The World Health Organization has identified mis/disinformation as a pressing public issue, for adults and children alike. There are steps both educators and parents can take to address this critical issue. The start of a new school year is an excellent time to examine what we can all do. Misinformation is generally defined as Read more…
Does nitric oxide nasal spray (Enovid/VirX/FabiSpray) help prevent or treat COVID-19?
Infectious Diseases Treatments
Chana Davis, PhD
Dr. Chana Davis, PhD answers your question “Does nitric oxide nasal spray (Enovid/VirX/FabiSpray) help prevent or treat COVID-19?” This latest Nerdy Girl live was hosted on 8/24/2023 by: šøAndrea Harmony, NP-C, PMHS: TNG Contributing Writer & Family Nurse Practitioner šøChana Davis, PhD: TNG Contributing Writer & Founder of Fueled by Science You can find the Read more…
Oh, no *another* new variant?! What do we know about BA.2.86?
COVID Variants Infectious Diseases
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Once again, weāre in watchful waiting mode. Weāve got eyes on BA.2.86 because it is āhighly mutatedā compared to other variants currently circulating. But itās currently at very low levels and could fizzle outāitās too soon to tell. BA.2.86 is still an Omicron offspring, but itās getting attention because it has more than 35 Read more…
Nerdy Girls Live 08/24/23
COVID Variants Infectious Diseases Treatments Vaccines Videos
Those Nerdy Girls answer your questions about COVID-19 and flu, including boosters, risk, new variant, and nasal sprays. Hosted by: – Andrea Harmony, NP-C, PMHS: TNG Contributing Writer & Family Nurse Practitioner – Chana Davis, PhD: TNG Contributing Writer & Founder of Fueled by Science ā”ļø Welcome and Intros (0:00-0:46) ā”ļø Is COVID-19 the new Read more…
I got my new COVID vax and my flu shot at the same time because it was the easiest way for me to get both. This week, I got my latest COVID vax and my flu shot at the same time because it was the easiest way for me to get both done at one Read more…
Free COVID Tests Available Again Starting Today
Testing and Contact TracingGretchen Peterson, Chief Operations Officer
Free COVID-19 tests will once again be available in the US starting Monday, Sept 25, from covidtests.gov. Each household can receive four tests. With cases rising, itās always a good idea to have tests on hand. Please share to spread the word to your friends, families, and communities. Stay safe. Stay well. Test as needed. Read more…
I am struggling with my mental health and what I am doing isnāt working. I am OK, but I am not OK. What can I do to feel better?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Your nerdy mental health clinician is here to talk about this one š«. You are not alone. We hear this very often and it usually sounds something like this: I know that more people are talking about mental health, but I: 1) Feel like I canāt get the help I need, 2) Want to make Read more…
When should I get my updated COVID vaccine if I’ve had a recent COVID-19 infection?
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Chana Davis, PhD
āWhat if Iāve had a recent COVID-19 infection? When should I get my updated COVID vaccine? Hi, I’m Nerdy Girl Chana (Fueled by Science), and I wanted to talk to you about timing your COVID shot šthis fall because we’ve gotten a lot of questions about this. One of the common questions is āWhat if Read more…
Narcan (naloxone) is now on your local pharmacy shelves as an over-the-counter medicine!
Health & Wellness
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
Have you heard? Narcan (naloxone), the nasal spray that saves people from dying of opioid overdose, is now on your local pharmacy shelves as an over-the-counter medicine! Yep, you read that right! Recently, the manufacturer of Narcan began shipping out the two-dose, 4-milligram nasal spray to pharmacies such as Walgreens, Walmart, and Rite Aid. What Read more…
Sept 16 is National Working Parents Day.
Families/Kids Health & Wellness
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
Are you juggling work and family responsibilities? Do you get overwhelmed with trying to do it all and do it well? First, let us honor and validate our struggles and suffering while recognizing that our systems are not set up to support us in ādoing it allā well. While we grow as a society and Read more…
Updated COVID vaccines are now FDA and CDC approved and available soon in the US!
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
TL;DR: Everyone older than 6 months is eligible for the updated COVID19 vaccine. The new vaccine targets the most common circulating variants and should be available later this week. –On Monday the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Moderna and Pfizerās monovalent COVID vaccines updated to target the XBB.1.5 variant. This means that The FDA Read more…
Can rapid antigen tests detect asymptomatic COVID-19 cases?
Testing and Contact Tracing
Chana Davis, PhD
Rapid antigen tests (RATs) can detect some asymptomatic (symptom-free) COVID-19 cases, but they are far from perfect, and should be interpreted with caution. TL:DR; A positive RAT is almost always right, but a negative result isn’t a guarantee that you are COVID-free. Best practice after a COVID exposure is to wait 5 days before testing, Read more…
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.
Mental Health
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
Content Warning: This post discusses the prevention of death by suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling, please know that there is help available. People can call, text 988 or chat here in the U.S. For TTY (teletypewriter) Users: Use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 988. LĆnea de PrevenciĆ³n del Read more…
How can we help young people become more savvy consumers of online information?
Families/Kids Uncertainty and Misinformation
Gretchen Peterson, Chief Operations Officer
TL;DR The World Health Organization has identified mis/disinformation as a pressing public issue, for adults and children alike. There are steps both educators and parents can take to address this critical issue. The start of a new school year is an excellent time to examine what we can all do. Misinformation is generally defined as Read more…
Does nitric oxide nasal spray (Enovid/VirX/FabiSpray) help prevent or treat COVID-19?
Infectious Diseases Treatments
Chana Davis, PhD
Dr. Chana Davis, PhD answers your question “Does nitric oxide nasal spray (Enovid/VirX/FabiSpray) help prevent or treat COVID-19?” This latest Nerdy Girl live was hosted on 8/24/2023 by: šøAndrea Harmony, NP-C, PMHS: TNG Contributing Writer & Family Nurse Practitioner šøChana Davis, PhD: TNG Contributing Writer & Founder of Fueled by Science You can find the Read more…
Oh, no *another* new variant?! What do we know about BA.2.86?
COVID Variants Infectious Diseases
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Once again, weāre in watchful waiting mode. Weāve got eyes on BA.2.86 because it is āhighly mutatedā compared to other variants currently circulating. But itās currently at very low levels and could fizzle outāitās too soon to tell. BA.2.86 is still an Omicron offspring, but itās getting attention because it has more than 35 Read more…
Nerdy Girls Live 08/24/23
COVID Variants Infectious Diseases Treatments Vaccines Videos
Those Nerdy Girls answer your questions about COVID-19 and flu, including boosters, risk, new variant, and nasal sprays. Hosted by: – Andrea Harmony, NP-C, PMHS: TNG Contributing Writer & Family Nurse Practitioner – Chana Davis, PhD: TNG Contributing Writer & Founder of Fueled by Science ā”ļø Welcome and Intros (0:00-0:46) ā”ļø Is COVID-19 the new Read more…
Free COVID-19 tests will once again be available in the US starting Monday, Sept 25, from covidtests.gov. Each household can receive four tests. With cases rising, itās always a good idea to have tests on hand. Please share to spread the word to your friends, families, and communities. Stay safe. Stay well. Test as needed. Read more…
I am struggling with my mental health and what I am doing isnāt working. I am OK, but I am not OK. What can I do to feel better?
Mental HealthAparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Your nerdy mental health clinician is here to talk about this one š«. You are not alone. We hear this very often and it usually sounds something like this: I know that more people are talking about mental health, but I: 1) Feel like I canāt get the help I need, 2) Want to make Read more…
When should I get my updated COVID vaccine if I’ve had a recent COVID-19 infection?
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Chana Davis, PhD
āWhat if Iāve had a recent COVID-19 infection? When should I get my updated COVID vaccine? Hi, I’m Nerdy Girl Chana (Fueled by Science), and I wanted to talk to you about timing your COVID shot šthis fall because we’ve gotten a lot of questions about this. One of the common questions is āWhat if Read more…
Narcan (naloxone) is now on your local pharmacy shelves as an over-the-counter medicine!
Health & Wellness
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
Have you heard? Narcan (naloxone), the nasal spray that saves people from dying of opioid overdose, is now on your local pharmacy shelves as an over-the-counter medicine! Yep, you read that right! Recently, the manufacturer of Narcan began shipping out the two-dose, 4-milligram nasal spray to pharmacies such as Walgreens, Walmart, and Rite Aid. What Read more…
Sept 16 is National Working Parents Day.
Families/Kids Health & Wellness
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
Are you juggling work and family responsibilities? Do you get overwhelmed with trying to do it all and do it well? First, let us honor and validate our struggles and suffering while recognizing that our systems are not set up to support us in ādoing it allā well. While we grow as a society and Read more…
Updated COVID vaccines are now FDA and CDC approved and available soon in the US!
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
TL;DR: Everyone older than 6 months is eligible for the updated COVID19 vaccine. The new vaccine targets the most common circulating variants and should be available later this week. –On Monday the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Moderna and Pfizerās monovalent COVID vaccines updated to target the XBB.1.5 variant. This means that The FDA Read more…
Can rapid antigen tests detect asymptomatic COVID-19 cases?
Testing and Contact Tracing
Chana Davis, PhD
Rapid antigen tests (RATs) can detect some asymptomatic (symptom-free) COVID-19 cases, but they are far from perfect, and should be interpreted with caution. TL:DR; A positive RAT is almost always right, but a negative result isn’t a guarantee that you are COVID-free. Best practice after a COVID exposure is to wait 5 days before testing, Read more…
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.
Mental Health
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
Content Warning: This post discusses the prevention of death by suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling, please know that there is help available. People can call, text 988 or chat here in the U.S. For TTY (teletypewriter) Users: Use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 988. LĆnea de PrevenciĆ³n del Read more…
How can we help young people become more savvy consumers of online information?
Families/Kids Uncertainty and Misinformation
Gretchen Peterson, Chief Operations Officer
TL;DR The World Health Organization has identified mis/disinformation as a pressing public issue, for adults and children alike. There are steps both educators and parents can take to address this critical issue. The start of a new school year is an excellent time to examine what we can all do. Misinformation is generally defined as Read more…
Does nitric oxide nasal spray (Enovid/VirX/FabiSpray) help prevent or treat COVID-19?
Infectious Diseases Treatments
Chana Davis, PhD
Dr. Chana Davis, PhD answers your question “Does nitric oxide nasal spray (Enovid/VirX/FabiSpray) help prevent or treat COVID-19?” This latest Nerdy Girl live was hosted on 8/24/2023 by: šøAndrea Harmony, NP-C, PMHS: TNG Contributing Writer & Family Nurse Practitioner šøChana Davis, PhD: TNG Contributing Writer & Founder of Fueled by Science You can find the Read more…
Oh, no *another* new variant?! What do we know about BA.2.86?
COVID Variants Infectious Diseases
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Once again, weāre in watchful waiting mode. Weāve got eyes on BA.2.86 because it is āhighly mutatedā compared to other variants currently circulating. But itās currently at very low levels and could fizzle outāitās too soon to tell. BA.2.86 is still an Omicron offspring, but itās getting attention because it has more than 35 Read more…
Nerdy Girls Live 08/24/23
COVID Variants Infectious Diseases Treatments Vaccines Videos
Those Nerdy Girls answer your questions about COVID-19 and flu, including boosters, risk, new variant, and nasal sprays. Hosted by: – Andrea Harmony, NP-C, PMHS: TNG Contributing Writer & Family Nurse Practitioner – Chana Davis, PhD: TNG Contributing Writer & Founder of Fueled by Science ā”ļø Welcome and Intros (0:00-0:46) ā”ļø Is COVID-19 the new Read more…
Your nerdy mental health clinician is here to talk about this one š«. You are not alone. We hear this very often and it usually sounds something like this: I know that more people are talking about mental health, but I: 1) Feel like I canāt get the help I need, 2) Want to make Read more…
When should I get my updated COVID vaccine if I’ve had a recent COVID-19 infection?
Infectious Diseases VaccinesChana Davis, PhD
āWhat if Iāve had a recent COVID-19 infection? When should I get my updated COVID vaccine? Hi, I’m Nerdy Girl Chana (Fueled by Science), and I wanted to talk to you about timing your COVID shot šthis fall because we’ve gotten a lot of questions about this. One of the common questions is āWhat if Read more…
Narcan (naloxone) is now on your local pharmacy shelves as an over-the-counter medicine!
Health & Wellness
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
Have you heard? Narcan (naloxone), the nasal spray that saves people from dying of opioid overdose, is now on your local pharmacy shelves as an over-the-counter medicine! Yep, you read that right! Recently, the manufacturer of Narcan began shipping out the two-dose, 4-milligram nasal spray to pharmacies such as Walgreens, Walmart, and Rite Aid. What Read more…
Sept 16 is National Working Parents Day.
Families/Kids Health & Wellness
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
Are you juggling work and family responsibilities? Do you get overwhelmed with trying to do it all and do it well? First, let us honor and validate our struggles and suffering while recognizing that our systems are not set up to support us in ādoing it allā well. While we grow as a society and Read more…
Updated COVID vaccines are now FDA and CDC approved and available soon in the US!
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
TL;DR: Everyone older than 6 months is eligible for the updated COVID19 vaccine. The new vaccine targets the most common circulating variants and should be available later this week. –On Monday the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Moderna and Pfizerās monovalent COVID vaccines updated to target the XBB.1.5 variant. This means that The FDA Read more…
Can rapid antigen tests detect asymptomatic COVID-19 cases?
Testing and Contact Tracing
Chana Davis, PhD
Rapid antigen tests (RATs) can detect some asymptomatic (symptom-free) COVID-19 cases, but they are far from perfect, and should be interpreted with caution. TL:DR; A positive RAT is almost always right, but a negative result isn’t a guarantee that you are COVID-free. Best practice after a COVID exposure is to wait 5 days before testing, Read more…
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.
Mental Health
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
Content Warning: This post discusses the prevention of death by suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling, please know that there is help available. People can call, text 988 or chat here in the U.S. For TTY (teletypewriter) Users: Use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 988. LĆnea de PrevenciĆ³n del Read more…
How can we help young people become more savvy consumers of online information?
Families/Kids Uncertainty and Misinformation
Gretchen Peterson, Chief Operations Officer
TL;DR The World Health Organization has identified mis/disinformation as a pressing public issue, for adults and children alike. There are steps both educators and parents can take to address this critical issue. The start of a new school year is an excellent time to examine what we can all do. Misinformation is generally defined as Read more…
Does nitric oxide nasal spray (Enovid/VirX/FabiSpray) help prevent or treat COVID-19?
Infectious Diseases Treatments
Chana Davis, PhD
Dr. Chana Davis, PhD answers your question “Does nitric oxide nasal spray (Enovid/VirX/FabiSpray) help prevent or treat COVID-19?” This latest Nerdy Girl live was hosted on 8/24/2023 by: šøAndrea Harmony, NP-C, PMHS: TNG Contributing Writer & Family Nurse Practitioner šøChana Davis, PhD: TNG Contributing Writer & Founder of Fueled by Science You can find the Read more…
Oh, no *another* new variant?! What do we know about BA.2.86?
COVID Variants Infectious Diseases
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Once again, weāre in watchful waiting mode. Weāve got eyes on BA.2.86 because it is āhighly mutatedā compared to other variants currently circulating. But itās currently at very low levels and could fizzle outāitās too soon to tell. BA.2.86 is still an Omicron offspring, but itās getting attention because it has more than 35 Read more…
Nerdy Girls Live 08/24/23
COVID Variants Infectious Diseases Treatments Vaccines Videos
Those Nerdy Girls answer your questions about COVID-19 and flu, including boosters, risk, new variant, and nasal sprays. Hosted by: – Andrea Harmony, NP-C, PMHS: TNG Contributing Writer & Family Nurse Practitioner – Chana Davis, PhD: TNG Contributing Writer & Founder of Fueled by Science ā”ļø Welcome and Intros (0:00-0:46) ā”ļø Is COVID-19 the new Read more…
āWhat if Iāve had a recent COVID-19 infection? When should I get my updated COVID vaccine? Hi, I’m Nerdy Girl Chana (Fueled by Science), and I wanted to talk to you about timing your COVID shot šthis fall because we’ve gotten a lot of questions about this. One of the common questions is āWhat if Read more…
Narcan (naloxone) is now on your local pharmacy shelves as an over-the-counter medicine!
Health & WellnessMK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
Have you heard? Narcan (naloxone), the nasal spray that saves people from dying of opioid overdose, is now on your local pharmacy shelves as an over-the-counter medicine! Yep, you read that right! Recently, the manufacturer of Narcan began shipping out the two-dose, 4-milligram nasal spray to pharmacies such as Walgreens, Walmart, and Rite Aid. What Read more…
Sept 16 is National Working Parents Day.
Families/Kids Health & Wellness
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
Are you juggling work and family responsibilities? Do you get overwhelmed with trying to do it all and do it well? First, let us honor and validate our struggles and suffering while recognizing that our systems are not set up to support us in ādoing it allā well. While we grow as a society and Read more…
Updated COVID vaccines are now FDA and CDC approved and available soon in the US!
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
TL;DR: Everyone older than 6 months is eligible for the updated COVID19 vaccine. The new vaccine targets the most common circulating variants and should be available later this week. –On Monday the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Moderna and Pfizerās monovalent COVID vaccines updated to target the XBB.1.5 variant. This means that The FDA Read more…
Can rapid antigen tests detect asymptomatic COVID-19 cases?
Testing and Contact Tracing
Chana Davis, PhD
Rapid antigen tests (RATs) can detect some asymptomatic (symptom-free) COVID-19 cases, but they are far from perfect, and should be interpreted with caution. TL:DR; A positive RAT is almost always right, but a negative result isn’t a guarantee that you are COVID-free. Best practice after a COVID exposure is to wait 5 days before testing, Read more…
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.
Mental Health
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
Content Warning: This post discusses the prevention of death by suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling, please know that there is help available. People can call, text 988 or chat here in the U.S. For TTY (teletypewriter) Users: Use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 988. LĆnea de PrevenciĆ³n del Read more…
How can we help young people become more savvy consumers of online information?
Families/Kids Uncertainty and Misinformation
Gretchen Peterson, Chief Operations Officer
TL;DR The World Health Organization has identified mis/disinformation as a pressing public issue, for adults and children alike. There are steps both educators and parents can take to address this critical issue. The start of a new school year is an excellent time to examine what we can all do. Misinformation is generally defined as Read more…
Does nitric oxide nasal spray (Enovid/VirX/FabiSpray) help prevent or treat COVID-19?
Infectious Diseases Treatments
Chana Davis, PhD
Dr. Chana Davis, PhD answers your question “Does nitric oxide nasal spray (Enovid/VirX/FabiSpray) help prevent or treat COVID-19?” This latest Nerdy Girl live was hosted on 8/24/2023 by: šøAndrea Harmony, NP-C, PMHS: TNG Contributing Writer & Family Nurse Practitioner šøChana Davis, PhD: TNG Contributing Writer & Founder of Fueled by Science You can find the Read more…
Oh, no *another* new variant?! What do we know about BA.2.86?
COVID Variants Infectious Diseases
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Once again, weāre in watchful waiting mode. Weāve got eyes on BA.2.86 because it is āhighly mutatedā compared to other variants currently circulating. But itās currently at very low levels and could fizzle outāitās too soon to tell. BA.2.86 is still an Omicron offspring, but itās getting attention because it has more than 35 Read more…
Nerdy Girls Live 08/24/23
COVID Variants Infectious Diseases Treatments Vaccines Videos
Those Nerdy Girls answer your questions about COVID-19 and flu, including boosters, risk, new variant, and nasal sprays. Hosted by: – Andrea Harmony, NP-C, PMHS: TNG Contributing Writer & Family Nurse Practitioner – Chana Davis, PhD: TNG Contributing Writer & Founder of Fueled by Science ā”ļø Welcome and Intros (0:00-0:46) ā”ļø Is COVID-19 the new Read more…
Have you heard? Narcan (naloxone), the nasal spray that saves people from dying of opioid overdose, is now on your local pharmacy shelves as an over-the-counter medicine! Yep, you read that right! Recently, the manufacturer of Narcan began shipping out the two-dose, 4-milligram nasal spray to pharmacies such as Walgreens, Walmart, and Rite Aid. What Read more…
Sept 16 is National Working Parents Day.
Families/Kids Health & WellnessMK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
Are you juggling work and family responsibilities? Do you get overwhelmed with trying to do it all and do it well? First, let us honor and validate our struggles and suffering while recognizing that our systems are not set up to support us in ādoing it allā well. While we grow as a society and Read more…
Updated COVID vaccines are now FDA and CDC approved and available soon in the US!
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
TL;DR: Everyone older than 6 months is eligible for the updated COVID19 vaccine. The new vaccine targets the most common circulating variants and should be available later this week. –On Monday the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Moderna and Pfizerās monovalent COVID vaccines updated to target the XBB.1.5 variant. This means that The FDA Read more…
Can rapid antigen tests detect asymptomatic COVID-19 cases?
Testing and Contact Tracing
Chana Davis, PhD
Rapid antigen tests (RATs) can detect some asymptomatic (symptom-free) COVID-19 cases, but they are far from perfect, and should be interpreted with caution. TL:DR; A positive RAT is almost always right, but a negative result isn’t a guarantee that you are COVID-free. Best practice after a COVID exposure is to wait 5 days before testing, Read more…
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.
Mental Health
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
Content Warning: This post discusses the prevention of death by suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling, please know that there is help available. People can call, text 988 or chat here in the U.S. For TTY (teletypewriter) Users: Use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 988. LĆnea de PrevenciĆ³n del Read more…
How can we help young people become more savvy consumers of online information?
Families/Kids Uncertainty and Misinformation
Gretchen Peterson, Chief Operations Officer
TL;DR The World Health Organization has identified mis/disinformation as a pressing public issue, for adults and children alike. There are steps both educators and parents can take to address this critical issue. The start of a new school year is an excellent time to examine what we can all do. Misinformation is generally defined as Read more…
Does nitric oxide nasal spray (Enovid/VirX/FabiSpray) help prevent or treat COVID-19?
Infectious Diseases Treatments
Chana Davis, PhD
Dr. Chana Davis, PhD answers your question “Does nitric oxide nasal spray (Enovid/VirX/FabiSpray) help prevent or treat COVID-19?” This latest Nerdy Girl live was hosted on 8/24/2023 by: šøAndrea Harmony, NP-C, PMHS: TNG Contributing Writer & Family Nurse Practitioner šøChana Davis, PhD: TNG Contributing Writer & Founder of Fueled by Science You can find the Read more…
Oh, no *another* new variant?! What do we know about BA.2.86?
COVID Variants Infectious Diseases
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Once again, weāre in watchful waiting mode. Weāve got eyes on BA.2.86 because it is āhighly mutatedā compared to other variants currently circulating. But itās currently at very low levels and could fizzle outāitās too soon to tell. BA.2.86 is still an Omicron offspring, but itās getting attention because it has more than 35 Read more…
Nerdy Girls Live 08/24/23
COVID Variants Infectious Diseases Treatments Vaccines Videos
Those Nerdy Girls answer your questions about COVID-19 and flu, including boosters, risk, new variant, and nasal sprays. Hosted by: – Andrea Harmony, NP-C, PMHS: TNG Contributing Writer & Family Nurse Practitioner – Chana Davis, PhD: TNG Contributing Writer & Founder of Fueled by Science ā”ļø Welcome and Intros (0:00-0:46) ā”ļø Is COVID-19 the new Read more…
Are you juggling work and family responsibilities? Do you get overwhelmed with trying to do it all and do it well? First, let us honor and validate our struggles and suffering while recognizing that our systems are not set up to support us in ādoing it allā well. While we grow as a society and Read more…
Updated COVID vaccines are now FDA and CDC approved and available soon in the US!
VaccinesJennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
TL;DR: Everyone older than 6 months is eligible for the updated COVID19 vaccine. The new vaccine targets the most common circulating variants and should be available later this week. –On Monday the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Moderna and Pfizerās monovalent COVID vaccines updated to target the XBB.1.5 variant. This means that The FDA Read more…
Can rapid antigen tests detect asymptomatic COVID-19 cases?
Testing and Contact Tracing
Chana Davis, PhD
Rapid antigen tests (RATs) can detect some asymptomatic (symptom-free) COVID-19 cases, but they are far from perfect, and should be interpreted with caution. TL:DR; A positive RAT is almost always right, but a negative result isn’t a guarantee that you are COVID-free. Best practice after a COVID exposure is to wait 5 days before testing, Read more…
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.
Mental Health
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
Content Warning: This post discusses the prevention of death by suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling, please know that there is help available. People can call, text 988 or chat here in the U.S. For TTY (teletypewriter) Users: Use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 988. LĆnea de PrevenciĆ³n del Read more…
How can we help young people become more savvy consumers of online information?
Families/Kids Uncertainty and Misinformation
Gretchen Peterson, Chief Operations Officer
TL;DR The World Health Organization has identified mis/disinformation as a pressing public issue, for adults and children alike. There are steps both educators and parents can take to address this critical issue. The start of a new school year is an excellent time to examine what we can all do. Misinformation is generally defined as Read more…
Does nitric oxide nasal spray (Enovid/VirX/FabiSpray) help prevent or treat COVID-19?
Infectious Diseases Treatments
Chana Davis, PhD
Dr. Chana Davis, PhD answers your question “Does nitric oxide nasal spray (Enovid/VirX/FabiSpray) help prevent or treat COVID-19?” This latest Nerdy Girl live was hosted on 8/24/2023 by: šøAndrea Harmony, NP-C, PMHS: TNG Contributing Writer & Family Nurse Practitioner šøChana Davis, PhD: TNG Contributing Writer & Founder of Fueled by Science You can find the Read more…
Oh, no *another* new variant?! What do we know about BA.2.86?
COVID Variants Infectious Diseases
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Once again, weāre in watchful waiting mode. Weāve got eyes on BA.2.86 because it is āhighly mutatedā compared to other variants currently circulating. But itās currently at very low levels and could fizzle outāitās too soon to tell. BA.2.86 is still an Omicron offspring, but itās getting attention because it has more than 35 Read more…
Nerdy Girls Live 08/24/23
COVID Variants Infectious Diseases Treatments Vaccines Videos
Those Nerdy Girls answer your questions about COVID-19 and flu, including boosters, risk, new variant, and nasal sprays. Hosted by: – Andrea Harmony, NP-C, PMHS: TNG Contributing Writer & Family Nurse Practitioner – Chana Davis, PhD: TNG Contributing Writer & Founder of Fueled by Science ā”ļø Welcome and Intros (0:00-0:46) ā”ļø Is COVID-19 the new Read more…
TL;DR: Everyone older than 6 months is eligible for the updated COVID19 vaccine. The new vaccine targets the most common circulating variants and should be available later this week. –On Monday the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Moderna and Pfizerās monovalent COVID vaccines updated to target the XBB.1.5 variant. This means that The FDA Read more…
Can rapid antigen tests detect asymptomatic COVID-19 cases?
Testing and Contact TracingChana Davis, PhD
Rapid antigen tests (RATs) can detect some asymptomatic (symptom-free) COVID-19 cases, but they are far from perfect, and should be interpreted with caution. TL:DR; A positive RAT is almost always right, but a negative result isn’t a guarantee that you are COVID-free. Best practice after a COVID exposure is to wait 5 days before testing, Read more…
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.
Mental Health
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
Content Warning: This post discusses the prevention of death by suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling, please know that there is help available. People can call, text 988 or chat here in the U.S. For TTY (teletypewriter) Users: Use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 988. LĆnea de PrevenciĆ³n del Read more…
How can we help young people become more savvy consumers of online information?
Families/Kids Uncertainty and Misinformation
Gretchen Peterson, Chief Operations Officer
TL;DR The World Health Organization has identified mis/disinformation as a pressing public issue, for adults and children alike. There are steps both educators and parents can take to address this critical issue. The start of a new school year is an excellent time to examine what we can all do. Misinformation is generally defined as Read more…
Does nitric oxide nasal spray (Enovid/VirX/FabiSpray) help prevent or treat COVID-19?
Infectious Diseases Treatments
Chana Davis, PhD
Dr. Chana Davis, PhD answers your question “Does nitric oxide nasal spray (Enovid/VirX/FabiSpray) help prevent or treat COVID-19?” This latest Nerdy Girl live was hosted on 8/24/2023 by: šøAndrea Harmony, NP-C, PMHS: TNG Contributing Writer & Family Nurse Practitioner šøChana Davis, PhD: TNG Contributing Writer & Founder of Fueled by Science You can find the Read more…
Oh, no *another* new variant?! What do we know about BA.2.86?
COVID Variants Infectious Diseases
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Once again, weāre in watchful waiting mode. Weāve got eyes on BA.2.86 because it is āhighly mutatedā compared to other variants currently circulating. But itās currently at very low levels and could fizzle outāitās too soon to tell. BA.2.86 is still an Omicron offspring, but itās getting attention because it has more than 35 Read more…
Nerdy Girls Live 08/24/23
COVID Variants Infectious Diseases Treatments Vaccines Videos
Those Nerdy Girls answer your questions about COVID-19 and flu, including boosters, risk, new variant, and nasal sprays. Hosted by: – Andrea Harmony, NP-C, PMHS: TNG Contributing Writer & Family Nurse Practitioner – Chana Davis, PhD: TNG Contributing Writer & Founder of Fueled by Science ā”ļø Welcome and Intros (0:00-0:46) ā”ļø Is COVID-19 the new Read more…
Rapid antigen tests (RATs) can detect some asymptomatic (symptom-free) COVID-19 cases, but they are far from perfect, and should be interpreted with caution. TL:DR; A positive RAT is almost always right, but a negative result isn’t a guarantee that you are COVID-free. Best practice after a COVID exposure is to wait 5 days before testing, Read more…
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.
Mental HealthMK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
Content Warning: This post discusses the prevention of death by suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling, please know that there is help available. People can call, text 988 or chat here in the U.S. For TTY (teletypewriter) Users: Use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 988. LĆnea de PrevenciĆ³n del Read more…
How can we help young people become more savvy consumers of online information?
Families/Kids Uncertainty and Misinformation
Gretchen Peterson, Chief Operations Officer
TL;DR The World Health Organization has identified mis/disinformation as a pressing public issue, for adults and children alike. There are steps both educators and parents can take to address this critical issue. The start of a new school year is an excellent time to examine what we can all do. Misinformation is generally defined as Read more…
Does nitric oxide nasal spray (Enovid/VirX/FabiSpray) help prevent or treat COVID-19?
Infectious Diseases Treatments
Chana Davis, PhD
Dr. Chana Davis, PhD answers your question “Does nitric oxide nasal spray (Enovid/VirX/FabiSpray) help prevent or treat COVID-19?” This latest Nerdy Girl live was hosted on 8/24/2023 by: šøAndrea Harmony, NP-C, PMHS: TNG Contributing Writer & Family Nurse Practitioner šøChana Davis, PhD: TNG Contributing Writer & Founder of Fueled by Science You can find the Read more…
Oh, no *another* new variant?! What do we know about BA.2.86?
COVID Variants Infectious Diseases
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Once again, weāre in watchful waiting mode. Weāve got eyes on BA.2.86 because it is āhighly mutatedā compared to other variants currently circulating. But itās currently at very low levels and could fizzle outāitās too soon to tell. BA.2.86 is still an Omicron offspring, but itās getting attention because it has more than 35 Read more…
Nerdy Girls Live 08/24/23
COVID Variants Infectious Diseases Treatments Vaccines Videos
Those Nerdy Girls answer your questions about COVID-19 and flu, including boosters, risk, new variant, and nasal sprays. Hosted by: – Andrea Harmony, NP-C, PMHS: TNG Contributing Writer & Family Nurse Practitioner – Chana Davis, PhD: TNG Contributing Writer & Founder of Fueled by Science ā”ļø Welcome and Intros (0:00-0:46) ā”ļø Is COVID-19 the new Read more…
Content Warning: This post discusses the prevention of death by suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling, please know that there is help available. People can call, text 988 or chat here in the U.S. For TTY (teletypewriter) Users: Use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 988. LĆnea de PrevenciĆ³n del Read more…
How can we help young people become more savvy consumers of online information?
Families/Kids Uncertainty and MisinformationGretchen Peterson, Chief Operations Officer
TL;DR The World Health Organization has identified mis/disinformation as a pressing public issue, for adults and children alike. There are steps both educators and parents can take to address this critical issue. The start of a new school year is an excellent time to examine what we can all do. Misinformation is generally defined as Read more…
Does nitric oxide nasal spray (Enovid/VirX/FabiSpray) help prevent or treat COVID-19?
Infectious Diseases Treatments
Chana Davis, PhD
Dr. Chana Davis, PhD answers your question “Does nitric oxide nasal spray (Enovid/VirX/FabiSpray) help prevent or treat COVID-19?” This latest Nerdy Girl live was hosted on 8/24/2023 by: šøAndrea Harmony, NP-C, PMHS: TNG Contributing Writer & Family Nurse Practitioner šøChana Davis, PhD: TNG Contributing Writer & Founder of Fueled by Science You can find the Read more…
Oh, no *another* new variant?! What do we know about BA.2.86?
COVID Variants Infectious Diseases
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Once again, weāre in watchful waiting mode. Weāve got eyes on BA.2.86 because it is āhighly mutatedā compared to other variants currently circulating. But itās currently at very low levels and could fizzle outāitās too soon to tell. BA.2.86 is still an Omicron offspring, but itās getting attention because it has more than 35 Read more…
Nerdy Girls Live 08/24/23
COVID Variants Infectious Diseases Treatments Vaccines Videos
Those Nerdy Girls answer your questions about COVID-19 and flu, including boosters, risk, new variant, and nasal sprays. Hosted by: – Andrea Harmony, NP-C, PMHS: TNG Contributing Writer & Family Nurse Practitioner – Chana Davis, PhD: TNG Contributing Writer & Founder of Fueled by Science ā”ļø Welcome and Intros (0:00-0:46) ā”ļø Is COVID-19 the new Read more…
TL;DR The World Health Organization has identified mis/disinformation as a pressing public issue, for adults and children alike. There are steps both educators and parents can take to address this critical issue. The start of a new school year is an excellent time to examine what we can all do. Misinformation is generally defined as Read more…
Does nitric oxide nasal spray (Enovid/VirX/FabiSpray) help prevent or treat COVID-19?
Infectious Diseases TreatmentsChana Davis, PhD
Dr. Chana Davis, PhD answers your question “Does nitric oxide nasal spray (Enovid/VirX/FabiSpray) help prevent or treat COVID-19?” This latest Nerdy Girl live was hosted on 8/24/2023 by: šøAndrea Harmony, NP-C, PMHS: TNG Contributing Writer & Family Nurse Practitioner šøChana Davis, PhD: TNG Contributing Writer & Founder of Fueled by Science You can find the Read more…
Oh, no *another* new variant?! What do we know about BA.2.86?
COVID Variants Infectious Diseases
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Once again, weāre in watchful waiting mode. Weāve got eyes on BA.2.86 because it is āhighly mutatedā compared to other variants currently circulating. But itās currently at very low levels and could fizzle outāitās too soon to tell. BA.2.86 is still an Omicron offspring, but itās getting attention because it has more than 35 Read more…
Nerdy Girls Live 08/24/23
COVID Variants Infectious Diseases Treatments Vaccines Videos
Those Nerdy Girls answer your questions about COVID-19 and flu, including boosters, risk, new variant, and nasal sprays. Hosted by: – Andrea Harmony, NP-C, PMHS: TNG Contributing Writer & Family Nurse Practitioner – Chana Davis, PhD: TNG Contributing Writer & Founder of Fueled by Science ā”ļø Welcome and Intros (0:00-0:46) ā”ļø Is COVID-19 the new Read more…
Dr. Chana Davis, PhD answers your question “Does nitric oxide nasal spray (Enovid/VirX/FabiSpray) help prevent or treat COVID-19?” This latest Nerdy Girl live was hosted on 8/24/2023 by: šøAndrea Harmony, NP-C, PMHS: TNG Contributing Writer & Family Nurse Practitioner šøChana Davis, PhD: TNG Contributing Writer & Founder of Fueled by Science You can find the Read more…
Oh, no *another* new variant?! What do we know about BA.2.86?
COVID Variants Infectious DiseasesJennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Once again, weāre in watchful waiting mode. Weāve got eyes on BA.2.86 because it is āhighly mutatedā compared to other variants currently circulating. But itās currently at very low levels and could fizzle outāitās too soon to tell. BA.2.86 is still an Omicron offspring, but itās getting attention because it has more than 35 Read more…
Nerdy Girls Live 08/24/23
COVID Variants Infectious Diseases Treatments Vaccines Videos
Those Nerdy Girls answer your questions about COVID-19 and flu, including boosters, risk, new variant, and nasal sprays. Hosted by: – Andrea Harmony, NP-C, PMHS: TNG Contributing Writer & Family Nurse Practitioner – Chana Davis, PhD: TNG Contributing Writer & Founder of Fueled by Science ā”ļø Welcome and Intros (0:00-0:46) ā”ļø Is COVID-19 the new Read more…
A: Once again, weāre in watchful waiting mode. Weāve got eyes on BA.2.86 because it is āhighly mutatedā compared to other variants currently circulating. But itās currently at very low levels and could fizzle outāitās too soon to tell. BA.2.86 is still an Omicron offspring, but itās getting attention because it has more than 35 Read more…
Nerdy Girls Live 08/24/23
COVID Variants Infectious Diseases Treatments Vaccines Videos
Those Nerdy Girls answer your questions about COVID-19 and flu, including boosters, risk, new variant, and nasal sprays. Hosted by: – Andrea Harmony, NP-C, PMHS: TNG Contributing Writer & Family Nurse Practitioner – Chana Davis, PhD: TNG Contributing Writer & Founder of Fueled by Science ā”ļø Welcome and Intros (0:00-0:46) ā”ļø Is COVID-19 the new Read more…
