Can I get contraception through the mail?
Reproductive Health
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
A: Yes! Getting contraception through the mail is a safe and secure alternative to seeking out contraception in person. Getting contraception through the mail is a great alternative to in-person care. It’s easier and faster, especially in areas of the country where women’s health clinics are not widely available. Right now, to get a prescription, Read more…
FREE COVID-19 RAPID TESTS ARE BACK
Testing and Contact Tracing
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
Starting *today*, U.S. households can order 4 *FREE* rapid tests!!! The steps are easy: 🌟 Visit https://www.covid.gov/tests 🌟 Enter your name and address (and email if you want shipping notifications) 🌟 Tests will start shipping next week Order now to get tests you can use before holiday and new year’s gatherings! 🎉🎉🎉 P.S. If you Read more…
There are NO monoclonal antibodies currently authorized to treat COVID-19.
Treatments
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
Bad news! Because the Omicron subvariants of COVID-19 have become dominant in the US, there are NO monoclonal antibodies currently authorized to treat COVID-19. The newer circulating variants of COVID-19, called BQ.1 and BQ.1.1 have taken over, accounting for about 68% of all the circulating COVID-19 virus. This isn’t great news for us. Our last Read more…
Is it normal to be extremely anxious six months after having a baby? Everyone tells me it will get better.
Mental Health Reproductive Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: Yes and no. Some adjustment is normal, but sudden changes in how you feel may be a sign that you are experiencing a mood or anxiety disorder in the perinatal period (sometimes called a PMAD). TL; DR: It is normal to experience feelings of anxiety, sadness, fatigue, irritability and other symptoms after you have Read more…
What is a toilet plume?
General Health
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: A picture is worth a 1000 words. TL;DR: Close the lid. Scientists recently used lasers to measure aerosols (tiny water droplets) coming out of toilets after a flush. They found that a typical commercial toilet generates a strong upward jet of air that rapidly carries these particles up to 5 feet above the bowl. Read more…
Where can I get my kid who is <5 years old a COVID-19 vaccine?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Your child’s clinician, health departments, pharmacies, and grocery stores are all possible options-but the ages <5 each site serves varies. TL; DR: Check with the person your child normally sees for medical care first. If they are not offering COVID-19 vaccines for kids <5, your local health department, pharmacy, or grocery store may be Read more…
Will antibiotics make my birth control less effective?
Reproductive Health
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
A: The vast majority of antibiotics have no impact on the efficacy of birth control. Note: “The bottom line?” paragraph edited on 12/13/22. The medication guides that come with all medications in the U.S. warn patients that antibiotics (if anyone reads these?!) may interact with your birth control. In most cases, they are talking about Read more…
Help! There is a shortage of fever medicines for kids. How do I take care of my child with fever?
Families/Kids Treatments
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
TL:DR: If your child is older than 6 months, they probably do not need to be treated for fever. Fever reducing medicines can be given if the kiddo is uncomfortable or has had febrile convulsions. But fear not! There are things we can do other than medicines to help our children feel better when they Read more…
How can I celebrate the holidays with my family when I am grieving?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
It is complicated, but know that you are not alone. Many people find this time of the year difficult, especially so when they are facing the death or loss of a loved one. The holidays can bring up feelings of sadness, loss around the rituals you had, and isolation as other people may not understand Read more…
Should I get a flu shot if I already had the flu this season?
Infectious Diseases
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Yes. The flu shot covers FOUR strains – you don’t want to catch it again! TL;DR: It’s hard to know which flu strain you got or which one will be dominant in the next few months. Go ahead and get that shot even if you had confirmed or suspected influenza. The current flu vaccine Read more…
Do flu shots work?
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Yes. Annual flu vaccines prevent hundreds of thousands of cases of flu and save thousands of lives every year. The answer to the question “how well do they work” isn’t black and white because it changes from year to year, and even sometimes within a season. But even in a year when the flu vaccine Read more…
Those Nerdy Girls’ CEO Ashley Ritter Elected to the College of Physicians of Philadelphia
Women in STEM
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
🏅Those Nerdy Girls are BURSTING with pride at the election of our amazing CEO Ashley Ritter to the College of Physicians of Philadelphia. This induction honors Ashley for her COVID-19 outreach work with Those Nerdy Girls as well as her “day job” leading the embedded research department and Housing with Supportive Services program at the Read more…
A: Yes! Getting contraception through the mail is a safe and secure alternative to seeking out contraception in person. Getting contraception through the mail is a great alternative to in-person care. It’s easier and faster, especially in areas of the country where women’s health clinics are not widely available. Right now, to get a prescription, Read more…
FREE COVID-19 RAPID TESTS ARE BACK
Testing and Contact TracingAmanda Simanek, PhD MPH
Starting *today*, U.S. households can order 4 *FREE* rapid tests!!! The steps are easy: 🌟 Visit https://www.covid.gov/tests 🌟 Enter your name and address (and email if you want shipping notifications) 🌟 Tests will start shipping next week Order now to get tests you can use before holiday and new year’s gatherings! 🎉🎉🎉 P.S. If you Read more…
There are NO monoclonal antibodies currently authorized to treat COVID-19.
Treatments
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
Bad news! Because the Omicron subvariants of COVID-19 have become dominant in the US, there are NO monoclonal antibodies currently authorized to treat COVID-19. The newer circulating variants of COVID-19, called BQ.1 and BQ.1.1 have taken over, accounting for about 68% of all the circulating COVID-19 virus. This isn’t great news for us. Our last Read more…
Is it normal to be extremely anxious six months after having a baby? Everyone tells me it will get better.
Mental Health Reproductive Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: Yes and no. Some adjustment is normal, but sudden changes in how you feel may be a sign that you are experiencing a mood or anxiety disorder in the perinatal period (sometimes called a PMAD). TL; DR: It is normal to experience feelings of anxiety, sadness, fatigue, irritability and other symptoms after you have Read more…
What is a toilet plume?
General Health
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: A picture is worth a 1000 words. TL;DR: Close the lid. Scientists recently used lasers to measure aerosols (tiny water droplets) coming out of toilets after a flush. They found that a typical commercial toilet generates a strong upward jet of air that rapidly carries these particles up to 5 feet above the bowl. Read more…
Where can I get my kid who is <5 years old a COVID-19 vaccine?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Your child’s clinician, health departments, pharmacies, and grocery stores are all possible options-but the ages <5 each site serves varies. TL; DR: Check with the person your child normally sees for medical care first. If they are not offering COVID-19 vaccines for kids <5, your local health department, pharmacy, or grocery store may be Read more…
Will antibiotics make my birth control less effective?
Reproductive Health
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
A: The vast majority of antibiotics have no impact on the efficacy of birth control. Note: “The bottom line?” paragraph edited on 12/13/22. The medication guides that come with all medications in the U.S. warn patients that antibiotics (if anyone reads these?!) may interact with your birth control. In most cases, they are talking about Read more…
Help! There is a shortage of fever medicines for kids. How do I take care of my child with fever?
Families/Kids Treatments
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
TL:DR: If your child is older than 6 months, they probably do not need to be treated for fever. Fever reducing medicines can be given if the kiddo is uncomfortable or has had febrile convulsions. But fear not! There are things we can do other than medicines to help our children feel better when they Read more…
How can I celebrate the holidays with my family when I am grieving?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
It is complicated, but know that you are not alone. Many people find this time of the year difficult, especially so when they are facing the death or loss of a loved one. The holidays can bring up feelings of sadness, loss around the rituals you had, and isolation as other people may not understand Read more…
Should I get a flu shot if I already had the flu this season?
Infectious Diseases
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Yes. The flu shot covers FOUR strains – you don’t want to catch it again! TL;DR: It’s hard to know which flu strain you got or which one will be dominant in the next few months. Go ahead and get that shot even if you had confirmed or suspected influenza. The current flu vaccine Read more…
Do flu shots work?
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Yes. Annual flu vaccines prevent hundreds of thousands of cases of flu and save thousands of lives every year. The answer to the question “how well do they work” isn’t black and white because it changes from year to year, and even sometimes within a season. But even in a year when the flu vaccine Read more…
Those Nerdy Girls’ CEO Ashley Ritter Elected to the College of Physicians of Philadelphia
Women in STEM
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
🏅Those Nerdy Girls are BURSTING with pride at the election of our amazing CEO Ashley Ritter to the College of Physicians of Philadelphia. This induction honors Ashley for her COVID-19 outreach work with Those Nerdy Girls as well as her “day job” leading the embedded research department and Housing with Supportive Services program at the Read more…
Starting *today*, U.S. households can order 4 *FREE* rapid tests!!! The steps are easy: 🌟 Visit https://www.covid.gov/tests 🌟 Enter your name and address (and email if you want shipping notifications) 🌟 Tests will start shipping next week Order now to get tests you can use before holiday and new year’s gatherings! 🎉🎉🎉 P.S. If you Read more…
There are NO monoclonal antibodies currently authorized to treat COVID-19.
TreatmentsSarah Whitley Coles, MD
Bad news! Because the Omicron subvariants of COVID-19 have become dominant in the US, there are NO monoclonal antibodies currently authorized to treat COVID-19. The newer circulating variants of COVID-19, called BQ.1 and BQ.1.1 have taken over, accounting for about 68% of all the circulating COVID-19 virus. This isn’t great news for us. Our last Read more…
Is it normal to be extremely anxious six months after having a baby? Everyone tells me it will get better.
Mental Health Reproductive Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: Yes and no. Some adjustment is normal, but sudden changes in how you feel may be a sign that you are experiencing a mood or anxiety disorder in the perinatal period (sometimes called a PMAD). TL; DR: It is normal to experience feelings of anxiety, sadness, fatigue, irritability and other symptoms after you have Read more…
What is a toilet plume?
General Health
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: A picture is worth a 1000 words. TL;DR: Close the lid. Scientists recently used lasers to measure aerosols (tiny water droplets) coming out of toilets after a flush. They found that a typical commercial toilet generates a strong upward jet of air that rapidly carries these particles up to 5 feet above the bowl. Read more…
Where can I get my kid who is <5 years old a COVID-19 vaccine?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Your child’s clinician, health departments, pharmacies, and grocery stores are all possible options-but the ages <5 each site serves varies. TL; DR: Check with the person your child normally sees for medical care first. If they are not offering COVID-19 vaccines for kids <5, your local health department, pharmacy, or grocery store may be Read more…
Will antibiotics make my birth control less effective?
Reproductive Health
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
A: The vast majority of antibiotics have no impact on the efficacy of birth control. Note: “The bottom line?” paragraph edited on 12/13/22. The medication guides that come with all medications in the U.S. warn patients that antibiotics (if anyone reads these?!) may interact with your birth control. In most cases, they are talking about Read more…
Help! There is a shortage of fever medicines for kids. How do I take care of my child with fever?
Families/Kids Treatments
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
TL:DR: If your child is older than 6 months, they probably do not need to be treated for fever. Fever reducing medicines can be given if the kiddo is uncomfortable or has had febrile convulsions. But fear not! There are things we can do other than medicines to help our children feel better when they Read more…
How can I celebrate the holidays with my family when I am grieving?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
It is complicated, but know that you are not alone. Many people find this time of the year difficult, especially so when they are facing the death or loss of a loved one. The holidays can bring up feelings of sadness, loss around the rituals you had, and isolation as other people may not understand Read more…
Should I get a flu shot if I already had the flu this season?
Infectious Diseases
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Yes. The flu shot covers FOUR strains – you don’t want to catch it again! TL;DR: It’s hard to know which flu strain you got or which one will be dominant in the next few months. Go ahead and get that shot even if you had confirmed or suspected influenza. The current flu vaccine Read more…
Do flu shots work?
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Yes. Annual flu vaccines prevent hundreds of thousands of cases of flu and save thousands of lives every year. The answer to the question “how well do they work” isn’t black and white because it changes from year to year, and even sometimes within a season. But even in a year when the flu vaccine Read more…
Those Nerdy Girls’ CEO Ashley Ritter Elected to the College of Physicians of Philadelphia
Women in STEM
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
🏅Those Nerdy Girls are BURSTING with pride at the election of our amazing CEO Ashley Ritter to the College of Physicians of Philadelphia. This induction honors Ashley for her COVID-19 outreach work with Those Nerdy Girls as well as her “day job” leading the embedded research department and Housing with Supportive Services program at the Read more…
Bad news! Because the Omicron subvariants of COVID-19 have become dominant in the US, there are NO monoclonal antibodies currently authorized to treat COVID-19. The newer circulating variants of COVID-19, called BQ.1 and BQ.1.1 have taken over, accounting for about 68% of all the circulating COVID-19 virus. This isn’t great news for us. Our last Read more…
Is it normal to be extremely anxious six months after having a baby? Everyone tells me it will get better.
Mental Health Reproductive HealthAparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: Yes and no. Some adjustment is normal, but sudden changes in how you feel may be a sign that you are experiencing a mood or anxiety disorder in the perinatal period (sometimes called a PMAD). TL; DR: It is normal to experience feelings of anxiety, sadness, fatigue, irritability and other symptoms after you have Read more…
What is a toilet plume?
General Health
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: A picture is worth a 1000 words. TL;DR: Close the lid. Scientists recently used lasers to measure aerosols (tiny water droplets) coming out of toilets after a flush. They found that a typical commercial toilet generates a strong upward jet of air that rapidly carries these particles up to 5 feet above the bowl. Read more…
Where can I get my kid who is <5 years old a COVID-19 vaccine?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Your child’s clinician, health departments, pharmacies, and grocery stores are all possible options-but the ages <5 each site serves varies. TL; DR: Check with the person your child normally sees for medical care first. If they are not offering COVID-19 vaccines for kids <5, your local health department, pharmacy, or grocery store may be Read more…
Will antibiotics make my birth control less effective?
Reproductive Health
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
A: The vast majority of antibiotics have no impact on the efficacy of birth control. Note: “The bottom line?” paragraph edited on 12/13/22. The medication guides that come with all medications in the U.S. warn patients that antibiotics (if anyone reads these?!) may interact with your birth control. In most cases, they are talking about Read more…
Help! There is a shortage of fever medicines for kids. How do I take care of my child with fever?
Families/Kids Treatments
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
TL:DR: If your child is older than 6 months, they probably do not need to be treated for fever. Fever reducing medicines can be given if the kiddo is uncomfortable or has had febrile convulsions. But fear not! There are things we can do other than medicines to help our children feel better when they Read more…
How can I celebrate the holidays with my family when I am grieving?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
It is complicated, but know that you are not alone. Many people find this time of the year difficult, especially so when they are facing the death or loss of a loved one. The holidays can bring up feelings of sadness, loss around the rituals you had, and isolation as other people may not understand Read more…
Should I get a flu shot if I already had the flu this season?
Infectious Diseases
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Yes. The flu shot covers FOUR strains – you don’t want to catch it again! TL;DR: It’s hard to know which flu strain you got or which one will be dominant in the next few months. Go ahead and get that shot even if you had confirmed or suspected influenza. The current flu vaccine Read more…
Do flu shots work?
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Yes. Annual flu vaccines prevent hundreds of thousands of cases of flu and save thousands of lives every year. The answer to the question “how well do they work” isn’t black and white because it changes from year to year, and even sometimes within a season. But even in a year when the flu vaccine Read more…
Those Nerdy Girls’ CEO Ashley Ritter Elected to the College of Physicians of Philadelphia
Women in STEM
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
🏅Those Nerdy Girls are BURSTING with pride at the election of our amazing CEO Ashley Ritter to the College of Physicians of Philadelphia. This induction honors Ashley for her COVID-19 outreach work with Those Nerdy Girls as well as her “day job” leading the embedded research department and Housing with Supportive Services program at the Read more…
A: Yes and no. Some adjustment is normal, but sudden changes in how you feel may be a sign that you are experiencing a mood or anxiety disorder in the perinatal period (sometimes called a PMAD). TL; DR: It is normal to experience feelings of anxiety, sadness, fatigue, irritability and other symptoms after you have Read more…
What is a toilet plume?
General HealthJennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: A picture is worth a 1000 words. TL;DR: Close the lid. Scientists recently used lasers to measure aerosols (tiny water droplets) coming out of toilets after a flush. They found that a typical commercial toilet generates a strong upward jet of air that rapidly carries these particles up to 5 feet above the bowl. Read more…
Where can I get my kid who is <5 years old a COVID-19 vaccine?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Your child’s clinician, health departments, pharmacies, and grocery stores are all possible options-but the ages <5 each site serves varies. TL; DR: Check with the person your child normally sees for medical care first. If they are not offering COVID-19 vaccines for kids <5, your local health department, pharmacy, or grocery store may be Read more…
Will antibiotics make my birth control less effective?
Reproductive Health
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
A: The vast majority of antibiotics have no impact on the efficacy of birth control. Note: “The bottom line?” paragraph edited on 12/13/22. The medication guides that come with all medications in the U.S. warn patients that antibiotics (if anyone reads these?!) may interact with your birth control. In most cases, they are talking about Read more…
Help! There is a shortage of fever medicines for kids. How do I take care of my child with fever?
Families/Kids Treatments
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
TL:DR: If your child is older than 6 months, they probably do not need to be treated for fever. Fever reducing medicines can be given if the kiddo is uncomfortable or has had febrile convulsions. But fear not! There are things we can do other than medicines to help our children feel better when they Read more…
How can I celebrate the holidays with my family when I am grieving?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
It is complicated, but know that you are not alone. Many people find this time of the year difficult, especially so when they are facing the death or loss of a loved one. The holidays can bring up feelings of sadness, loss around the rituals you had, and isolation as other people may not understand Read more…
Should I get a flu shot if I already had the flu this season?
Infectious Diseases
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Yes. The flu shot covers FOUR strains – you don’t want to catch it again! TL;DR: It’s hard to know which flu strain you got or which one will be dominant in the next few months. Go ahead and get that shot even if you had confirmed or suspected influenza. The current flu vaccine Read more…
Do flu shots work?
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Yes. Annual flu vaccines prevent hundreds of thousands of cases of flu and save thousands of lives every year. The answer to the question “how well do they work” isn’t black and white because it changes from year to year, and even sometimes within a season. But even in a year when the flu vaccine Read more…
Those Nerdy Girls’ CEO Ashley Ritter Elected to the College of Physicians of Philadelphia
Women in STEM
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
🏅Those Nerdy Girls are BURSTING with pride at the election of our amazing CEO Ashley Ritter to the College of Physicians of Philadelphia. This induction honors Ashley for her COVID-19 outreach work with Those Nerdy Girls as well as her “day job” leading the embedded research department and Housing with Supportive Services program at the Read more…
A: A picture is worth a 1000 words. TL;DR: Close the lid. Scientists recently used lasers to measure aerosols (tiny water droplets) coming out of toilets after a flush. They found that a typical commercial toilet generates a strong upward jet of air that rapidly carries these particles up to 5 feet above the bowl. Read more…
Where can I get my kid who is <5 years old a COVID-19 vaccine?
Families/Kids VaccinesAmanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Your child’s clinician, health departments, pharmacies, and grocery stores are all possible options-but the ages <5 each site serves varies. TL; DR: Check with the person your child normally sees for medical care first. If they are not offering COVID-19 vaccines for kids <5, your local health department, pharmacy, or grocery store may be Read more…
Will antibiotics make my birth control less effective?
Reproductive Health
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
A: The vast majority of antibiotics have no impact on the efficacy of birth control. Note: “The bottom line?” paragraph edited on 12/13/22. The medication guides that come with all medications in the U.S. warn patients that antibiotics (if anyone reads these?!) may interact with your birth control. In most cases, they are talking about Read more…
Help! There is a shortage of fever medicines for kids. How do I take care of my child with fever?
Families/Kids Treatments
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
TL:DR: If your child is older than 6 months, they probably do not need to be treated for fever. Fever reducing medicines can be given if the kiddo is uncomfortable or has had febrile convulsions. But fear not! There are things we can do other than medicines to help our children feel better when they Read more…
How can I celebrate the holidays with my family when I am grieving?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
It is complicated, but know that you are not alone. Many people find this time of the year difficult, especially so when they are facing the death or loss of a loved one. The holidays can bring up feelings of sadness, loss around the rituals you had, and isolation as other people may not understand Read more…
Should I get a flu shot if I already had the flu this season?
Infectious Diseases
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Yes. The flu shot covers FOUR strains – you don’t want to catch it again! TL;DR: It’s hard to know which flu strain you got or which one will be dominant in the next few months. Go ahead and get that shot even if you had confirmed or suspected influenza. The current flu vaccine Read more…
Do flu shots work?
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Yes. Annual flu vaccines prevent hundreds of thousands of cases of flu and save thousands of lives every year. The answer to the question “how well do they work” isn’t black and white because it changes from year to year, and even sometimes within a season. But even in a year when the flu vaccine Read more…
Those Nerdy Girls’ CEO Ashley Ritter Elected to the College of Physicians of Philadelphia
Women in STEM
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
🏅Those Nerdy Girls are BURSTING with pride at the election of our amazing CEO Ashley Ritter to the College of Physicians of Philadelphia. This induction honors Ashley for her COVID-19 outreach work with Those Nerdy Girls as well as her “day job” leading the embedded research department and Housing with Supportive Services program at the Read more…
A: Your child’s clinician, health departments, pharmacies, and grocery stores are all possible options-but the ages <5 each site serves varies. TL; DR: Check with the person your child normally sees for medical care first. If they are not offering COVID-19 vaccines for kids <5, your local health department, pharmacy, or grocery store may be Read more…
Will antibiotics make my birth control less effective?
Reproductive HealthSara Gorman, PhD, MPH
A: The vast majority of antibiotics have no impact on the efficacy of birth control. Note: “The bottom line?” paragraph edited on 12/13/22. The medication guides that come with all medications in the U.S. warn patients that antibiotics (if anyone reads these?!) may interact with your birth control. In most cases, they are talking about Read more…
Help! There is a shortage of fever medicines for kids. How do I take care of my child with fever?
Families/Kids Treatments
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
TL:DR: If your child is older than 6 months, they probably do not need to be treated for fever. Fever reducing medicines can be given if the kiddo is uncomfortable or has had febrile convulsions. But fear not! There are things we can do other than medicines to help our children feel better when they Read more…
How can I celebrate the holidays with my family when I am grieving?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
It is complicated, but know that you are not alone. Many people find this time of the year difficult, especially so when they are facing the death or loss of a loved one. The holidays can bring up feelings of sadness, loss around the rituals you had, and isolation as other people may not understand Read more…
Should I get a flu shot if I already had the flu this season?
Infectious Diseases
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Yes. The flu shot covers FOUR strains – you don’t want to catch it again! TL;DR: It’s hard to know which flu strain you got or which one will be dominant in the next few months. Go ahead and get that shot even if you had confirmed or suspected influenza. The current flu vaccine Read more…
Do flu shots work?
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Yes. Annual flu vaccines prevent hundreds of thousands of cases of flu and save thousands of lives every year. The answer to the question “how well do they work” isn’t black and white because it changes from year to year, and even sometimes within a season. But even in a year when the flu vaccine Read more…
Those Nerdy Girls’ CEO Ashley Ritter Elected to the College of Physicians of Philadelphia
Women in STEM
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
🏅Those Nerdy Girls are BURSTING with pride at the election of our amazing CEO Ashley Ritter to the College of Physicians of Philadelphia. This induction honors Ashley for her COVID-19 outreach work with Those Nerdy Girls as well as her “day job” leading the embedded research department and Housing with Supportive Services program at the Read more…
A: The vast majority of antibiotics have no impact on the efficacy of birth control. Note: “The bottom line?” paragraph edited on 12/13/22. The medication guides that come with all medications in the U.S. warn patients that antibiotics (if anyone reads these?!) may interact with your birth control. In most cases, they are talking about Read more…
Help! There is a shortage of fever medicines for kids. How do I take care of my child with fever?
Families/Kids TreatmentsSarah Whitley Coles, MD
TL:DR: If your child is older than 6 months, they probably do not need to be treated for fever. Fever reducing medicines can be given if the kiddo is uncomfortable or has had febrile convulsions. But fear not! There are things we can do other than medicines to help our children feel better when they Read more…
How can I celebrate the holidays with my family when I am grieving?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
It is complicated, but know that you are not alone. Many people find this time of the year difficult, especially so when they are facing the death or loss of a loved one. The holidays can bring up feelings of sadness, loss around the rituals you had, and isolation as other people may not understand Read more…
Should I get a flu shot if I already had the flu this season?
Infectious Diseases
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Yes. The flu shot covers FOUR strains – you don’t want to catch it again! TL;DR: It’s hard to know which flu strain you got or which one will be dominant in the next few months. Go ahead and get that shot even if you had confirmed or suspected influenza. The current flu vaccine Read more…
Do flu shots work?
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Yes. Annual flu vaccines prevent hundreds of thousands of cases of flu and save thousands of lives every year. The answer to the question “how well do they work” isn’t black and white because it changes from year to year, and even sometimes within a season. But even in a year when the flu vaccine Read more…
Those Nerdy Girls’ CEO Ashley Ritter Elected to the College of Physicians of Philadelphia
Women in STEM
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
🏅Those Nerdy Girls are BURSTING with pride at the election of our amazing CEO Ashley Ritter to the College of Physicians of Philadelphia. This induction honors Ashley for her COVID-19 outreach work with Those Nerdy Girls as well as her “day job” leading the embedded research department and Housing with Supportive Services program at the Read more…
TL:DR: If your child is older than 6 months, they probably do not need to be treated for fever. Fever reducing medicines can be given if the kiddo is uncomfortable or has had febrile convulsions. But fear not! There are things we can do other than medicines to help our children feel better when they Read more…
How can I celebrate the holidays with my family when I am grieving?
Mental HealthAparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
It is complicated, but know that you are not alone. Many people find this time of the year difficult, especially so when they are facing the death or loss of a loved one. The holidays can bring up feelings of sadness, loss around the rituals you had, and isolation as other people may not understand Read more…
Should I get a flu shot if I already had the flu this season?
Infectious Diseases
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Yes. The flu shot covers FOUR strains – you don’t want to catch it again! TL;DR: It’s hard to know which flu strain you got or which one will be dominant in the next few months. Go ahead and get that shot even if you had confirmed or suspected influenza. The current flu vaccine Read more…
Do flu shots work?
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Yes. Annual flu vaccines prevent hundreds of thousands of cases of flu and save thousands of lives every year. The answer to the question “how well do they work” isn’t black and white because it changes from year to year, and even sometimes within a season. But even in a year when the flu vaccine Read more…
Those Nerdy Girls’ CEO Ashley Ritter Elected to the College of Physicians of Philadelphia
Women in STEM
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
🏅Those Nerdy Girls are BURSTING with pride at the election of our amazing CEO Ashley Ritter to the College of Physicians of Philadelphia. This induction honors Ashley for her COVID-19 outreach work with Those Nerdy Girls as well as her “day job” leading the embedded research department and Housing with Supportive Services program at the Read more…
It is complicated, but know that you are not alone. Many people find this time of the year difficult, especially so when they are facing the death or loss of a loved one. The holidays can bring up feelings of sadness, loss around the rituals you had, and isolation as other people may not understand Read more…
Should I get a flu shot if I already had the flu this season?
Infectious DiseasesJennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Yes. The flu shot covers FOUR strains – you don’t want to catch it again! TL;DR: It’s hard to know which flu strain you got or which one will be dominant in the next few months. Go ahead and get that shot even if you had confirmed or suspected influenza. The current flu vaccine Read more…
Do flu shots work?
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Yes. Annual flu vaccines prevent hundreds of thousands of cases of flu and save thousands of lives every year. The answer to the question “how well do they work” isn’t black and white because it changes from year to year, and even sometimes within a season. But even in a year when the flu vaccine Read more…
Those Nerdy Girls’ CEO Ashley Ritter Elected to the College of Physicians of Philadelphia
Women in STEM
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
🏅Those Nerdy Girls are BURSTING with pride at the election of our amazing CEO Ashley Ritter to the College of Physicians of Philadelphia. This induction honors Ashley for her COVID-19 outreach work with Those Nerdy Girls as well as her “day job” leading the embedded research department and Housing with Supportive Services program at the Read more…
A: Yes. The flu shot covers FOUR strains – you don’t want to catch it again! TL;DR: It’s hard to know which flu strain you got or which one will be dominant in the next few months. Go ahead and get that shot even if you had confirmed or suspected influenza. The current flu vaccine Read more…
Do flu shots work?
Infectious Diseases VaccinesMalia Jones, PhD MPH
Yes. Annual flu vaccines prevent hundreds of thousands of cases of flu and save thousands of lives every year. The answer to the question “how well do they work” isn’t black and white because it changes from year to year, and even sometimes within a season. But even in a year when the flu vaccine Read more…
Those Nerdy Girls’ CEO Ashley Ritter Elected to the College of Physicians of Philadelphia
Women in STEM
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
🏅Those Nerdy Girls are BURSTING with pride at the election of our amazing CEO Ashley Ritter to the College of Physicians of Philadelphia. This induction honors Ashley for her COVID-19 outreach work with Those Nerdy Girls as well as her “day job” leading the embedded research department and Housing with Supportive Services program at the Read more…
Yes. Annual flu vaccines prevent hundreds of thousands of cases of flu and save thousands of lives every year. The answer to the question “how well do they work” isn’t black and white because it changes from year to year, and even sometimes within a season. But even in a year when the flu vaccine Read more…
Those Nerdy Girls’ CEO Ashley Ritter Elected to the College of Physicians of Philadelphia
Women in STEMJennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
🏅Those Nerdy Girls are BURSTING with pride at the election of our amazing CEO Ashley Ritter to the College of Physicians of Philadelphia. This induction honors Ashley for her COVID-19 outreach work with Those Nerdy Girls as well as her “day job” leading the embedded research department and Housing with Supportive Services program at the Read more…
🏅Those Nerdy Girls are BURSTING with pride at the election of our amazing CEO Ashley Ritter to the College of Physicians of Philadelphia. This induction honors Ashley for her COVID-19 outreach work with Those Nerdy Girls as well as her “day job” leading the embedded research department and Housing with Supportive Services program at the Read more…
