What is “click restraint”?
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, the CDC recommended 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, 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 can’t 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…
Is it true that running is just as effective as antidepressants?
General Health
Alexandra Hall, MD
A: Possibly. Exercise has been shown to be an effective treatment for depression and anxiety, often comparable to antidepressant medication And a combination of both exercise and medication can be even more effective! A recent study got some attention for making this point. The study compared the effects of a running program (45 minutes 2-3 Read more…
A message from our Executive Director Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
Uncategorized
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
Hi, Nerdy Girl Sara Gorman here. I’m 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…
Today, October 11, 2023 is the 11th anniversary of the International Day of the Girl.
Social and Racial Justice
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
This celebration was started by the United Nations to “recognize girls’ rights and the unique challenges girls face around the world.” The International Day of the Girl: Focuses attention on the need to address the challenges girls face Promotes girls’ empowerment Works to protect and fulfill their human rights Did you know? Globally, the percentage Read more…
Honoring Indigenous People’s Day
Social and Racial Justice
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
In honor of Indigenous People’s Day this Nerdy Girl would like to take the opportunity to acknowledge that right this second, she sits upon ancestral native land, in a place the Ho-Chunk people have called Teejop since time immemorial. My office sits in Agricultural Hall, on Observatory Hill. Two ancient native effigy mounds were destroyed 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 it’s 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. Here’s 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, it’s 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 isn’t 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 🫖. 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 can’t get the help I need, 2) Want to make Read more…
I heard that the FDA says decongestants don’t work. Should I stop taking them?
General Health Hot Health Topics
Andrea Harmony, NP-C, PMHS
A: Decongestants containing phenylephrine don’t work, but those containing pseudoephedrine are still very effective. It might not be cold season quite yet, but a recent FDA review on a common decongestant called phenylephrine might have you worried that one of your favorite over-the-counter remedies should be tossed out. Walking down the pharmacy’s “cough and cold” 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
❓What if I’ve 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 💉this fall because we’ve gotten a lot of questions about this. One of the common questions is “What if Read more…
Narcan (naloxone) is now on your local pharmacy shelves as an over-the-counter medicine!
General Health
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 General Health
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 “doing it all” well. While we grow as a society and Read more…
Can I get the COVID vaccine at the same time as another vaccine?
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Sure can! The COVID vaccine can be given with other vaccines. Don’t delay and catch up on those vaccines! On Monday, the US Food and Drug Administration approved Moderna and Pfizer’s monovalent COVID vaccine to target the XBB.1.5 variant. On Tuesday, the CDC recommended if for everyone aged 6 months and over if it 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 Pfizer’s 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…
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, the CDC recommended 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, 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 can’t 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…
Is it true that running is just as effective as antidepressants?
General Health
Alexandra Hall, MD
A: Possibly. Exercise has been shown to be an effective treatment for depression and anxiety, often comparable to antidepressant medication And a combination of both exercise and medication can be even more effective! A recent study got some attention for making this point. The study compared the effects of a running program (45 minutes 2-3 Read more…
A message from our Executive Director Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
Uncategorized
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
Hi, Nerdy Girl Sara Gorman here. I’m 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…
Today, October 11, 2023 is the 11th anniversary of the International Day of the Girl.
Social and Racial Justice
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
This celebration was started by the United Nations to “recognize girls’ rights and the unique challenges girls face around the world.” The International Day of the Girl: Focuses attention on the need to address the challenges girls face Promotes girls’ empowerment Works to protect and fulfill their human rights Did you know? Globally, the percentage Read more…
Honoring Indigenous People’s Day
Social and Racial Justice
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
In honor of Indigenous People’s Day this Nerdy Girl would like to take the opportunity to acknowledge that right this second, she sits upon ancestral native land, in a place the Ho-Chunk people have called Teejop since time immemorial. My office sits in Agricultural Hall, on Observatory Hill. Two ancient native effigy mounds were destroyed 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 it’s 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. Here’s 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, it’s 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 isn’t 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 🫖. 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 can’t get the help I need, 2) Want to make Read more…
I heard that the FDA says decongestants don’t work. Should I stop taking them?
General Health Hot Health Topics
Andrea Harmony, NP-C, PMHS
A: Decongestants containing phenylephrine don’t work, but those containing pseudoephedrine are still very effective. It might not be cold season quite yet, but a recent FDA review on a common decongestant called phenylephrine might have you worried that one of your favorite over-the-counter remedies should be tossed out. Walking down the pharmacy’s “cough and cold” 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
❓What if I’ve 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 💉this fall because we’ve gotten a lot of questions about this. One of the common questions is “What if Read more…
Narcan (naloxone) is now on your local pharmacy shelves as an over-the-counter medicine!
General Health
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 General Health
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 “doing it all” well. While we grow as a society and Read more…
Can I get the COVID vaccine at the same time as another vaccine?
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Sure can! The COVID vaccine can be given with other vaccines. Don’t delay and catch up on those vaccines! On Monday, the US Food and Drug Administration approved Moderna and Pfizer’s monovalent COVID vaccine to target the XBB.1.5 variant. On Tuesday, the CDC recommended if for everyone aged 6 months and over if it 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 Pfizer’s 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…
For better viewing with links, read this on our Substack. —————————————————————— Last month, the CDC recommended 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, 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 can’t 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…
Is it true that running is just as effective as antidepressants?
General Health
Alexandra Hall, MD
A: Possibly. Exercise has been shown to be an effective treatment for depression and anxiety, often comparable to antidepressant medication And a combination of both exercise and medication can be even more effective! A recent study got some attention for making this point. The study compared the effects of a running program (45 minutes 2-3 Read more…
A message from our Executive Director Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
Uncategorized
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
Hi, Nerdy Girl Sara Gorman here. I’m 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…
Today, October 11, 2023 is the 11th anniversary of the International Day of the Girl.
Social and Racial Justice
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
This celebration was started by the United Nations to “recognize girls’ rights and the unique challenges girls face around the world.” The International Day of the Girl: Focuses attention on the need to address the challenges girls face Promotes girls’ empowerment Works to protect and fulfill their human rights Did you know? Globally, the percentage Read more…
Honoring Indigenous People’s Day
Social and Racial Justice
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
In honor of Indigenous People’s Day this Nerdy Girl would like to take the opportunity to acknowledge that right this second, she sits upon ancestral native land, in a place the Ho-Chunk people have called Teejop since time immemorial. My office sits in Agricultural Hall, on Observatory Hill. Two ancient native effigy mounds were destroyed 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 it’s 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. Here’s 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, it’s 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 isn’t 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 🫖. 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 can’t get the help I need, 2) Want to make Read more…
I heard that the FDA says decongestants don’t work. Should I stop taking them?
General Health Hot Health Topics
Andrea Harmony, NP-C, PMHS
A: Decongestants containing phenylephrine don’t work, but those containing pseudoephedrine are still very effective. It might not be cold season quite yet, but a recent FDA review on a common decongestant called phenylephrine might have you worried that one of your favorite over-the-counter remedies should be tossed out. Walking down the pharmacy’s “cough and cold” 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
❓What if I’ve 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 💉this fall because we’ve gotten a lot of questions about this. One of the common questions is “What if Read more…
Narcan (naloxone) is now on your local pharmacy shelves as an over-the-counter medicine!
General Health
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 General Health
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 “doing it all” well. While we grow as a society and Read more…
Can I get the COVID vaccine at the same time as another vaccine?
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Sure can! The COVID vaccine can be given with other vaccines. Don’t delay and catch up on those vaccines! On Monday, the US Food and Drug Administration approved Moderna and Pfizer’s monovalent COVID vaccine to target the XBB.1.5 variant. On Tuesday, the CDC recommended if for everyone aged 6 months and over if it 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 Pfizer’s 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…
For better viewing with links, read this on our Substack. You can’t 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…
Is it true that running is just as effective as antidepressants?
General HealthAlexandra Hall, MD
A: Possibly. Exercise has been shown to be an effective treatment for depression and anxiety, often comparable to antidepressant medication And a combination of both exercise and medication can be even more effective! A recent study got some attention for making this point. The study compared the effects of a running program (45 minutes 2-3 Read more…
A message from our Executive Director Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
Uncategorized
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
Hi, Nerdy Girl Sara Gorman here. I’m 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…
Today, October 11, 2023 is the 11th anniversary of the International Day of the Girl.
Social and Racial Justice
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
This celebration was started by the United Nations to “recognize girls’ rights and the unique challenges girls face around the world.” The International Day of the Girl: Focuses attention on the need to address the challenges girls face Promotes girls’ empowerment Works to protect and fulfill their human rights Did you know? Globally, the percentage Read more…
Honoring Indigenous People’s Day
Social and Racial Justice
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
In honor of Indigenous People’s Day this Nerdy Girl would like to take the opportunity to acknowledge that right this second, she sits upon ancestral native land, in a place the Ho-Chunk people have called Teejop since time immemorial. My office sits in Agricultural Hall, on Observatory Hill. Two ancient native effigy mounds were destroyed 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 it’s 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. Here’s 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, it’s 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 isn’t 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 🫖. 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 can’t get the help I need, 2) Want to make Read more…
I heard that the FDA says decongestants don’t work. Should I stop taking them?
General Health Hot Health Topics
Andrea Harmony, NP-C, PMHS
A: Decongestants containing phenylephrine don’t work, but those containing pseudoephedrine are still very effective. It might not be cold season quite yet, but a recent FDA review on a common decongestant called phenylephrine might have you worried that one of your favorite over-the-counter remedies should be tossed out. Walking down the pharmacy’s “cough and cold” 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
❓What if I’ve 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 💉this fall because we’ve gotten a lot of questions about this. One of the common questions is “What if Read more…
Narcan (naloxone) is now on your local pharmacy shelves as an over-the-counter medicine!
General Health
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 General Health
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 “doing it all” well. While we grow as a society and Read more…
Can I get the COVID vaccine at the same time as another vaccine?
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Sure can! The COVID vaccine can be given with other vaccines. Don’t delay and catch up on those vaccines! On Monday, the US Food and Drug Administration approved Moderna and Pfizer’s monovalent COVID vaccine to target the XBB.1.5 variant. On Tuesday, the CDC recommended if for everyone aged 6 months and over if it 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 Pfizer’s 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…
A: Possibly. Exercise has been shown to be an effective treatment for depression and anxiety, often comparable to antidepressant medication And a combination of both exercise and medication can be even more effective! A recent study got some attention for making this point. The study compared the effects of a running program (45 minutes 2-3 Read more…
A message from our Executive Director Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
UncategorizedSara Gorman, PhD, MPH
Hi, Nerdy Girl Sara Gorman here. I’m 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…
Today, October 11, 2023 is the 11th anniversary of the International Day of the Girl.
Social and Racial Justice
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
This celebration was started by the United Nations to “recognize girls’ rights and the unique challenges girls face around the world.” The International Day of the Girl: Focuses attention on the need to address the challenges girls face Promotes girls’ empowerment Works to protect and fulfill their human rights Did you know? Globally, the percentage Read more…
Honoring Indigenous People’s Day
Social and Racial Justice
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
In honor of Indigenous People’s Day this Nerdy Girl would like to take the opportunity to acknowledge that right this second, she sits upon ancestral native land, in a place the Ho-Chunk people have called Teejop since time immemorial. My office sits in Agricultural Hall, on Observatory Hill. Two ancient native effigy mounds were destroyed 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 it’s 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. Here’s 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, it’s 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 isn’t 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 🫖. 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 can’t get the help I need, 2) Want to make Read more…
I heard that the FDA says decongestants don’t work. Should I stop taking them?
General Health Hot Health Topics
Andrea Harmony, NP-C, PMHS
A: Decongestants containing phenylephrine don’t work, but those containing pseudoephedrine are still very effective. It might not be cold season quite yet, but a recent FDA review on a common decongestant called phenylephrine might have you worried that one of your favorite over-the-counter remedies should be tossed out. Walking down the pharmacy’s “cough and cold” 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
❓What if I’ve 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 💉this fall because we’ve gotten a lot of questions about this. One of the common questions is “What if Read more…
Narcan (naloxone) is now on your local pharmacy shelves as an over-the-counter medicine!
General Health
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 General Health
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 “doing it all” well. While we grow as a society and Read more…
Can I get the COVID vaccine at the same time as another vaccine?
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Sure can! The COVID vaccine can be given with other vaccines. Don’t delay and catch up on those vaccines! On Monday, the US Food and Drug Administration approved Moderna and Pfizer’s monovalent COVID vaccine to target the XBB.1.5 variant. On Tuesday, the CDC recommended if for everyone aged 6 months and over if it 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 Pfizer’s 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…
Hi, Nerdy Girl Sara Gorman here. I’m 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…
Today, October 11, 2023 is the 11th anniversary of the International Day of the Girl.
Social and Racial Justice
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
This celebration was started by the United Nations to “recognize girls’ rights and the unique challenges girls face around the world.” The International Day of the Girl: Focuses attention on the need to address the challenges girls face Promotes girls’ empowerment Works to protect and fulfill their human rights Did you know? Globally, the percentage Read more…
Honoring Indigenous People’s Day
Social and Racial Justice
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
In honor of Indigenous People’s Day this Nerdy Girl would like to take the opportunity to acknowledge that right this second, she sits upon ancestral native land, in a place the Ho-Chunk people have called Teejop since time immemorial. My office sits in Agricultural Hall, on Observatory Hill. Two ancient native effigy mounds were destroyed 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 it’s 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. Here’s 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, it’s 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 isn’t 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 🫖. 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 can’t get the help I need, 2) Want to make Read more…
I heard that the FDA says decongestants don’t work. Should I stop taking them?
General Health Hot Health Topics
Andrea Harmony, NP-C, PMHS
A: Decongestants containing phenylephrine don’t work, but those containing pseudoephedrine are still very effective. It might not be cold season quite yet, but a recent FDA review on a common decongestant called phenylephrine might have you worried that one of your favorite over-the-counter remedies should be tossed out. Walking down the pharmacy’s “cough and cold” 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
❓What if I’ve 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 💉this fall because we’ve gotten a lot of questions about this. One of the common questions is “What if Read more…
Narcan (naloxone) is now on your local pharmacy shelves as an over-the-counter medicine!
General Health
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 General Health
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 “doing it all” well. While we grow as a society and Read more…
Can I get the COVID vaccine at the same time as another vaccine?
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Sure can! The COVID vaccine can be given with other vaccines. Don’t delay and catch up on those vaccines! On Monday, the US Food and Drug Administration approved Moderna and Pfizer’s monovalent COVID vaccine to target the XBB.1.5 variant. On Tuesday, the CDC recommended if for everyone aged 6 months and over if it 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 Pfizer’s 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…
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…
Today, October 11, 2023 is the 11th anniversary of the International Day of the Girl.
Social and Racial JusticeMK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
This celebration was started by the United Nations to “recognize girls’ rights and the unique challenges girls face around the world.” The International Day of the Girl: Focuses attention on the need to address the challenges girls face Promotes girls’ empowerment Works to protect and fulfill their human rights Did you know? Globally, the percentage Read more…
Honoring Indigenous People’s Day
Social and Racial Justice
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
In honor of Indigenous People’s Day this Nerdy Girl would like to take the opportunity to acknowledge that right this second, she sits upon ancestral native land, in a place the Ho-Chunk people have called Teejop since time immemorial. My office sits in Agricultural Hall, on Observatory Hill. Two ancient native effigy mounds were destroyed 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 it’s 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. Here’s 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, it’s 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 isn’t 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 🫖. 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 can’t get the help I need, 2) Want to make Read more…
I heard that the FDA says decongestants don’t work. Should I stop taking them?
General Health Hot Health Topics
Andrea Harmony, NP-C, PMHS
A: Decongestants containing phenylephrine don’t work, but those containing pseudoephedrine are still very effective. It might not be cold season quite yet, but a recent FDA review on a common decongestant called phenylephrine might have you worried that one of your favorite over-the-counter remedies should be tossed out. Walking down the pharmacy’s “cough and cold” 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
❓What if I’ve 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 💉this fall because we’ve gotten a lot of questions about this. One of the common questions is “What if Read more…
Narcan (naloxone) is now on your local pharmacy shelves as an over-the-counter medicine!
General Health
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 General Health
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 “doing it all” well. While we grow as a society and Read more…
Can I get the COVID vaccine at the same time as another vaccine?
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Sure can! The COVID vaccine can be given with other vaccines. Don’t delay and catch up on those vaccines! On Monday, the US Food and Drug Administration approved Moderna and Pfizer’s monovalent COVID vaccine to target the XBB.1.5 variant. On Tuesday, the CDC recommended if for everyone aged 6 months and over if it 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 Pfizer’s 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…
This celebration was started by the United Nations to “recognize girls’ rights and the unique challenges girls face around the world.” The International Day of the Girl: Focuses attention on the need to address the challenges girls face Promotes girls’ empowerment Works to protect and fulfill their human rights Did you know? Globally, the percentage Read more…
Honoring Indigenous People’s Day
Social and Racial JusticeMalia Jones, PhD MPH
In honor of Indigenous People’s Day this Nerdy Girl would like to take the opportunity to acknowledge that right this second, she sits upon ancestral native land, in a place the Ho-Chunk people have called Teejop since time immemorial. My office sits in Agricultural Hall, on Observatory Hill. Two ancient native effigy mounds were destroyed 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 it’s 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. Here’s 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, it’s 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 isn’t 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 🫖. 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 can’t get the help I need, 2) Want to make Read more…
I heard that the FDA says decongestants don’t work. Should I stop taking them?
General Health Hot Health Topics
Andrea Harmony, NP-C, PMHS
A: Decongestants containing phenylephrine don’t work, but those containing pseudoephedrine are still very effective. It might not be cold season quite yet, but a recent FDA review on a common decongestant called phenylephrine might have you worried that one of your favorite over-the-counter remedies should be tossed out. Walking down the pharmacy’s “cough and cold” 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
❓What if I’ve 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 💉this fall because we’ve gotten a lot of questions about this. One of the common questions is “What if Read more…
Narcan (naloxone) is now on your local pharmacy shelves as an over-the-counter medicine!
General Health
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 General Health
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 “doing it all” well. While we grow as a society and Read more…
Can I get the COVID vaccine at the same time as another vaccine?
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Sure can! The COVID vaccine can be given with other vaccines. Don’t delay and catch up on those vaccines! On Monday, the US Food and Drug Administration approved Moderna and Pfizer’s monovalent COVID vaccine to target the XBB.1.5 variant. On Tuesday, the CDC recommended if for everyone aged 6 months and over if it 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 Pfizer’s 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…
In honor of Indigenous People’s Day this Nerdy Girl would like to take the opportunity to acknowledge that right this second, she sits upon ancestral native land, in a place the Ho-Chunk people have called Teejop since time immemorial. My office sits in Agricultural Hall, on Observatory Hill. Two ancient native effigy mounds were destroyed 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 it’s 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. Here’s 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, it’s 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 isn’t 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 🫖. 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 can’t get the help I need, 2) Want to make Read more…
I heard that the FDA says decongestants don’t work. Should I stop taking them?
General Health Hot Health Topics
Andrea Harmony, NP-C, PMHS
A: Decongestants containing phenylephrine don’t work, but those containing pseudoephedrine are still very effective. It might not be cold season quite yet, but a recent FDA review on a common decongestant called phenylephrine might have you worried that one of your favorite over-the-counter remedies should be tossed out. Walking down the pharmacy’s “cough and cold” 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
❓What if I’ve 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 💉this fall because we’ve gotten a lot of questions about this. One of the common questions is “What if Read more…
Narcan (naloxone) is now on your local pharmacy shelves as an over-the-counter medicine!
General Health
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 General Health
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 “doing it all” well. While we grow as a society and Read more…
Can I get the COVID vaccine at the same time as another vaccine?
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Sure can! The COVID vaccine can be given with other vaccines. Don’t delay and catch up on those vaccines! On Monday, the US Food and Drug Administration approved Moderna and Pfizer’s monovalent COVID vaccine to target the XBB.1.5 variant. On Tuesday, the CDC recommended if for everyone aged 6 months and over if it 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 Pfizer’s 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…
Experts recommend waiting 3 to 6 months after infection before getting your updated COVID-19 shot. While it’s 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. Here’s 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, it’s 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 isn’t 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 🫖. 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 can’t get the help I need, 2) Want to make Read more…
I heard that the FDA says decongestants don’t work. Should I stop taking them?
General Health Hot Health Topics
Andrea Harmony, NP-C, PMHS
A: Decongestants containing phenylephrine don’t work, but those containing pseudoephedrine are still very effective. It might not be cold season quite yet, but a recent FDA review on a common decongestant called phenylephrine might have you worried that one of your favorite over-the-counter remedies should be tossed out. Walking down the pharmacy’s “cough and cold” 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
❓What if I’ve 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 💉this fall because we’ve gotten a lot of questions about this. One of the common questions is “What if Read more…
Narcan (naloxone) is now on your local pharmacy shelves as an over-the-counter medicine!
General Health
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 General Health
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 “doing it all” well. While we grow as a society and Read more…
Can I get the COVID vaccine at the same time as another vaccine?
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Sure can! The COVID vaccine can be given with other vaccines. Don’t delay and catch up on those vaccines! On Monday, the US Food and Drug Administration approved Moderna and Pfizer’s monovalent COVID vaccine to target the XBB.1.5 variant. On Tuesday, the CDC recommended if for everyone aged 6 months and over if it 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 Pfizer’s 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…
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. Here’s 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, it’s 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 isn’t 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 🫖. 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 can’t get the help I need, 2) Want to make Read more…
I heard that the FDA says decongestants don’t work. Should I stop taking them?
General Health Hot Health Topics
Andrea Harmony, NP-C, PMHS
A: Decongestants containing phenylephrine don’t work, but those containing pseudoephedrine are still very effective. It might not be cold season quite yet, but a recent FDA review on a common decongestant called phenylephrine might have you worried that one of your favorite over-the-counter remedies should be tossed out. Walking down the pharmacy’s “cough and cold” 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
❓What if I’ve 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 💉this fall because we’ve gotten a lot of questions about this. One of the common questions is “What if Read more…
Narcan (naloxone) is now on your local pharmacy shelves as an over-the-counter medicine!
General Health
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 General Health
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 “doing it all” well. While we grow as a society and Read more…
Can I get the COVID vaccine at the same time as another vaccine?
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Sure can! The COVID vaccine can be given with other vaccines. Don’t delay and catch up on those vaccines! On Monday, the US Food and Drug Administration approved Moderna and Pfizer’s monovalent COVID vaccine to target the XBB.1.5 variant. On Tuesday, the CDC recommended if for everyone aged 6 months and over if it 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 Pfizer’s 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…
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, it’s 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 isn’t 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 🫖. 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 can’t get the help I need, 2) Want to make Read more…
I heard that the FDA says decongestants don’t work. Should I stop taking them?
General Health Hot Health Topics
Andrea Harmony, NP-C, PMHS
A: Decongestants containing phenylephrine don’t work, but those containing pseudoephedrine are still very effective. It might not be cold season quite yet, but a recent FDA review on a common decongestant called phenylephrine might have you worried that one of your favorite over-the-counter remedies should be tossed out. Walking down the pharmacy’s “cough and cold” 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
❓What if I’ve 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 💉this fall because we’ve gotten a lot of questions about this. One of the common questions is “What if Read more…
Narcan (naloxone) is now on your local pharmacy shelves as an over-the-counter medicine!
General Health
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 General Health
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 “doing it all” well. While we grow as a society and Read more…
Can I get the COVID vaccine at the same time as another vaccine?
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Sure can! The COVID vaccine can be given with other vaccines. Don’t delay and catch up on those vaccines! On Monday, the US Food and Drug Administration approved Moderna and Pfizer’s monovalent COVID vaccine to target the XBB.1.5 variant. On Tuesday, the CDC recommended if for everyone aged 6 months and over if it 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 Pfizer’s 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…
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, it’s 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 isn’t 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 🫖. 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 can’t get the help I need, 2) Want to make Read more…
I heard that the FDA says decongestants don’t work. Should I stop taking them?
General Health Hot Health Topics
Andrea Harmony, NP-C, PMHS
A: Decongestants containing phenylephrine don’t work, but those containing pseudoephedrine are still very effective. It might not be cold season quite yet, but a recent FDA review on a common decongestant called phenylephrine might have you worried that one of your favorite over-the-counter remedies should be tossed out. Walking down the pharmacy’s “cough and cold” 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
❓What if I’ve 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 💉this fall because we’ve gotten a lot of questions about this. One of the common questions is “What if Read more…
Narcan (naloxone) is now on your local pharmacy shelves as an over-the-counter medicine!
General Health
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 General Health
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 “doing it all” well. While we grow as a society and Read more…
Can I get the COVID vaccine at the same time as another vaccine?
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Sure can! The COVID vaccine can be given with other vaccines. Don’t delay and catch up on those vaccines! On Monday, the US Food and Drug Administration approved Moderna and Pfizer’s monovalent COVID vaccine to target the XBB.1.5 variant. On Tuesday, the CDC recommended if for everyone aged 6 months and over if it 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 Pfizer’s 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…
Your nerdy mental health clinician is here to talk about this one 🫖. 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 can’t get the help I need, 2) Want to make Read more…
I heard that the FDA says decongestants don’t work. Should I stop taking them?
General Health Hot Health TopicsAndrea Harmony, NP-C, PMHS
A: Decongestants containing phenylephrine don’t work, but those containing pseudoephedrine are still very effective. It might not be cold season quite yet, but a recent FDA review on a common decongestant called phenylephrine might have you worried that one of your favorite over-the-counter remedies should be tossed out. Walking down the pharmacy’s “cough and cold” 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
❓What if I’ve 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 💉this fall because we’ve gotten a lot of questions about this. One of the common questions is “What if Read more…
Narcan (naloxone) is now on your local pharmacy shelves as an over-the-counter medicine!
General Health
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 General Health
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 “doing it all” well. While we grow as a society and Read more…
Can I get the COVID vaccine at the same time as another vaccine?
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Sure can! The COVID vaccine can be given with other vaccines. Don’t delay and catch up on those vaccines! On Monday, the US Food and Drug Administration approved Moderna and Pfizer’s monovalent COVID vaccine to target the XBB.1.5 variant. On Tuesday, the CDC recommended if for everyone aged 6 months and over if it 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 Pfizer’s 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…
A: Decongestants containing phenylephrine don’t work, but those containing pseudoephedrine are still very effective. It might not be cold season quite yet, but a recent FDA review on a common decongestant called phenylephrine might have you worried that one of your favorite over-the-counter remedies should be tossed out. Walking down the pharmacy’s “cough and cold” Read more…
When should I get my updated COVID vaccine if I’ve had a recent COVID-19 infection?
Infectious Diseases VaccinesChana Davis, PhD
❓What if I’ve 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 💉this fall because we’ve gotten a lot of questions about this. One of the common questions is “What if Read more…
Narcan (naloxone) is now on your local pharmacy shelves as an over-the-counter medicine!
General Health
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 General Health
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 “doing it all” well. While we grow as a society and Read more…
Can I get the COVID vaccine at the same time as another vaccine?
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Sure can! The COVID vaccine can be given with other vaccines. Don’t delay and catch up on those vaccines! On Monday, the US Food and Drug Administration approved Moderna and Pfizer’s monovalent COVID vaccine to target the XBB.1.5 variant. On Tuesday, the CDC recommended if for everyone aged 6 months and over if it 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 Pfizer’s 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…
❓What if I’ve 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 💉this fall because we’ve gotten a lot of questions about this. One of the common questions is “What if Read more…
Narcan (naloxone) is now on your local pharmacy shelves as an over-the-counter medicine!
General HealthMK 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 General Health
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 “doing it all” well. While we grow as a society and Read more…
Can I get the COVID vaccine at the same time as another vaccine?
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Sure can! The COVID vaccine can be given with other vaccines. Don’t delay and catch up on those vaccines! On Monday, the US Food and Drug Administration approved Moderna and Pfizer’s monovalent COVID vaccine to target the XBB.1.5 variant. On Tuesday, the CDC recommended if for everyone aged 6 months and over if it 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 Pfizer’s 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…
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 General HealthMK 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 “doing it all” well. While we grow as a society and Read more…
Can I get the COVID vaccine at the same time as another vaccine?
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Sure can! The COVID vaccine can be given with other vaccines. Don’t delay and catch up on those vaccines! On Monday, the US Food and Drug Administration approved Moderna and Pfizer’s monovalent COVID vaccine to target the XBB.1.5 variant. On Tuesday, the CDC recommended if for everyone aged 6 months and over if it 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 Pfizer’s 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…
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 “doing it all” well. While we grow as a society and Read more…
Can I get the COVID vaccine at the same time as another vaccine?
VaccinesSarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Sure can! The COVID vaccine can be given with other vaccines. Don’t delay and catch up on those vaccines! On Monday, the US Food and Drug Administration approved Moderna and Pfizer’s monovalent COVID vaccine to target the XBB.1.5 variant. On Tuesday, the CDC recommended if for everyone aged 6 months and over if it 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 Pfizer’s 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…
A: Sure can! The COVID vaccine can be given with other vaccines. Don’t delay and catch up on those vaccines! On Monday, the US Food and Drug Administration approved Moderna and Pfizer’s monovalent COVID vaccine to target the XBB.1.5 variant. On Tuesday, the CDC recommended if for everyone aged 6 months and over if it 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 Pfizer’s 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…
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 Pfizer’s 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…
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…
