🧪Happy International Day of Women & Girls in Science!🔬
Women in STEM
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Nerdy Girls around the world continue to get it done during a global pandemic. Special thanks to all the women who heeded the call for rapid translation of vital scientific information during this crisis, and for our Nerdy readers who helped share this information far and wide. 🧬📊 #TeamWorkMakesTheDreamWork Friendly Neighbor Epidemiologist Unambiguous Science Unbiased Read more…
I’m vaccinated. Why is a contact tracer calling me?
Testing and Contact Tracing
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
TL; DR: Contact tracers play an important role in educating potential contacts and curbing transmission in your immediate community. Please accept their calls, answer their questions honestly, and listen to their recommendations. If you are fully vaccinated, it may seem surprising to get a phone call from a contact tracer. Please remember: Contact tracers are Read more…
In the US, “milder” Omicron is killing more people per day than the worst day of the Delta surge.
Data and Metrics
Kristen Panthagani, MD, PhD
Nerdy Girl contributor Dr. Kristen Panthagani (You Can Know Things) explains why, and explores how the word “mild” has been a major source of confusion during the omicron wave. Read here. Link to Original FB Post
My kid had COVID-19. When can they return to sports?
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: It depends on how sick the child was and what symptoms they had. All children and adolescents should have a visit with their primary care clinician (PCP) after COVID-19 infection to see if they are ready to get back to sports, and some kids will need additional tests of their heart to make sure Read more…
Do throat swabs help detect the Omicron variant?
Testing and Contact Tracing
Chana Davis, PhD
A: Yes! A combined throat and nose swab (first throat, then nose) is your best bet for detecting Omicron, especially in the first few days. As long as you swab safely, the only downside to this strategy is that you might gag (sorry, this is normal). Say aaaah! TL;DR: COVID tests only work when you Read more…
Do I really need a COVID-19 booster shot?
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Yes. PLEASE, PLEASE go get your 3rd dose (that means YOU America!). Official COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. reached another numbing milestone this week—900,000 souls. And we are still tallying more than 2500 new COVID deaths PER DAY. While much of Europe has also seen skyrocketing Omicron cases, hospitalizations and deaths per case have Read more…
If I got Sputnik for my initial vaccine, should I get a booster? What kind?
Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: Yes, you should get a booster! 💪 And it’s okay to get either Sputnik Light or a different vaccine. 👍 Both are safe and effective. Broadly speaking, boosters have proved an important part of vaccination for COVID-19, and that’s no different if you got the Sputnik V vaccine. As for what kind, you can Read more…
What counts as being “exposed?” Update!
Infection and Spread Testing and Contact Tracing
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
With all the recent talk of changing quarantine guidelines, we’ve been getting questions about what counts as being ‘exposed’ in the first place! Below is a reprise of an answer we gave last fall. Q: If my mom went to the salon on Thursday and her stylist developed symptoms on Saturday, then I saw my Read more…
Who is authorized to take Evusheld, the new COVID-19 monoclonal antibody treatment?
Treatments
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Evusheld, a combination of two monoclonal antibodies, is a PREVENTATIVE treatment for people who have compromised immune systems AND for people with life threatening allergies to COVID-19 vaccines. The supply is very limited! COVID-19 vaccinations remain the first line treatment to prevent infection and complications. ❓What is Evusheld? This is a PREVENTATIVE treatment, meaning you Read more…
Q: If 50% of COVID hospitalizations are among the vaccinated, does that mean the vaccines aren’t working?
Data and Metrics Data Literacy Vaccines
Kristen Panthagani, MD, PhD
A: No. This metric sounds useful, but it can’t tell us anything about vaccine effectiveness. Since the roll-out of COVID vaccinations, many headlines have reported the percent of COVID hospitalizations and deaths who were vaccinated, trying to convey how well the vaccines are working. ‘Only 1% of COVID hospitalizations are vaccinated people’ sounds encouraging, doesn’t Read more…
I found out I was exposed to COVID-19. How long do I have to quarantine?
Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
QUARANTINE is not the same as isolation. Quarantine is what we do after we find out that someone we shared air with ended up being positive for COVID-19. You’re feeling fine and haven’t tested positive, but you’re in a waiting period–waiting to see if you’ll get sick. CDC’s guidance for quarantining after you have been Read more…
Pfizer initiated a request for FDA emergency use authorization of their vaccine in kids aged 6 months to <5 years today!
Families/Kids Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
💥Breaking News !!💥 ✔️ Pfizer initiated a request for FDA emergency use authorization of their vaccine in kids aged 6 months to <5 years today! Back in December, Pfizer announced that 2, 3 µg doses given 3 weeks apart in kids aged 6 months to <5 years, was *SAFE*, but did not produce as strong Read more…
Is a rash a symptom of Omicron?
Clinical Symptoms
Megan Madsen, DO
Yes! But likely not the only symptom. TL;DR: Many viruses, including SARS-CoV-2, can cause a rash, usually in addition to other more common symptoms. There have been cases of different kinds of rashes associated with COVID-19 infections, although it’s too early to tell if there is a specific Omicron rash. If you have a new Read more…
Nerdy Girls around the world continue to get it done during a global pandemic. Special thanks to all the women who heeded the call for rapid translation of vital scientific information during this crisis, and for our Nerdy readers who helped share this information far and wide. 🧬📊 #TeamWorkMakesTheDreamWork Friendly Neighbor Epidemiologist Unambiguous Science Unbiased Read more…
I’m vaccinated. Why is a contact tracer calling me?
Testing and Contact TracingLauren Hale, PhD MA
TL; DR: Contact tracers play an important role in educating potential contacts and curbing transmission in your immediate community. Please accept their calls, answer their questions honestly, and listen to their recommendations. If you are fully vaccinated, it may seem surprising to get a phone call from a contact tracer. Please remember: Contact tracers are Read more…
In the US, “milder” Omicron is killing more people per day than the worst day of the Delta surge.
Data and Metrics
Kristen Panthagani, MD, PhD
Nerdy Girl contributor Dr. Kristen Panthagani (You Can Know Things) explains why, and explores how the word “mild” has been a major source of confusion during the omicron wave. Read here. Link to Original FB Post
My kid had COVID-19. When can they return to sports?
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: It depends on how sick the child was and what symptoms they had. All children and adolescents should have a visit with their primary care clinician (PCP) after COVID-19 infection to see if they are ready to get back to sports, and some kids will need additional tests of their heart to make sure Read more…
Do throat swabs help detect the Omicron variant?
Testing and Contact Tracing
Chana Davis, PhD
A: Yes! A combined throat and nose swab (first throat, then nose) is your best bet for detecting Omicron, especially in the first few days. As long as you swab safely, the only downside to this strategy is that you might gag (sorry, this is normal). Say aaaah! TL;DR: COVID tests only work when you Read more…
Do I really need a COVID-19 booster shot?
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Yes. PLEASE, PLEASE go get your 3rd dose (that means YOU America!). Official COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. reached another numbing milestone this week—900,000 souls. And we are still tallying more than 2500 new COVID deaths PER DAY. While much of Europe has also seen skyrocketing Omicron cases, hospitalizations and deaths per case have Read more…
If I got Sputnik for my initial vaccine, should I get a booster? What kind?
Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: Yes, you should get a booster! 💪 And it’s okay to get either Sputnik Light or a different vaccine. 👍 Both are safe and effective. Broadly speaking, boosters have proved an important part of vaccination for COVID-19, and that’s no different if you got the Sputnik V vaccine. As for what kind, you can Read more…
What counts as being “exposed?” Update!
Infection and Spread Testing and Contact Tracing
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
With all the recent talk of changing quarantine guidelines, we’ve been getting questions about what counts as being ‘exposed’ in the first place! Below is a reprise of an answer we gave last fall. Q: If my mom went to the salon on Thursday and her stylist developed symptoms on Saturday, then I saw my Read more…
Who is authorized to take Evusheld, the new COVID-19 monoclonal antibody treatment?
Treatments
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Evusheld, a combination of two monoclonal antibodies, is a PREVENTATIVE treatment for people who have compromised immune systems AND for people with life threatening allergies to COVID-19 vaccines. The supply is very limited! COVID-19 vaccinations remain the first line treatment to prevent infection and complications. ❓What is Evusheld? This is a PREVENTATIVE treatment, meaning you Read more…
Q: If 50% of COVID hospitalizations are among the vaccinated, does that mean the vaccines aren’t working?
Data and Metrics Data Literacy Vaccines
Kristen Panthagani, MD, PhD
A: No. This metric sounds useful, but it can’t tell us anything about vaccine effectiveness. Since the roll-out of COVID vaccinations, many headlines have reported the percent of COVID hospitalizations and deaths who were vaccinated, trying to convey how well the vaccines are working. ‘Only 1% of COVID hospitalizations are vaccinated people’ sounds encouraging, doesn’t Read more…
I found out I was exposed to COVID-19. How long do I have to quarantine?
Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
QUARANTINE is not the same as isolation. Quarantine is what we do after we find out that someone we shared air with ended up being positive for COVID-19. You’re feeling fine and haven’t tested positive, but you’re in a waiting period–waiting to see if you’ll get sick. CDC’s guidance for quarantining after you have been Read more…
Pfizer initiated a request for FDA emergency use authorization of their vaccine in kids aged 6 months to <5 years today!
Families/Kids Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
💥Breaking News !!💥 ✔️ Pfizer initiated a request for FDA emergency use authorization of their vaccine in kids aged 6 months to <5 years today! Back in December, Pfizer announced that 2, 3 µg doses given 3 weeks apart in kids aged 6 months to <5 years, was *SAFE*, but did not produce as strong Read more…
Is a rash a symptom of Omicron?
Clinical Symptoms
Megan Madsen, DO
Yes! But likely not the only symptom. TL;DR: Many viruses, including SARS-CoV-2, can cause a rash, usually in addition to other more common symptoms. There have been cases of different kinds of rashes associated with COVID-19 infections, although it’s too early to tell if there is a specific Omicron rash. If you have a new Read more…
TL; DR: Contact tracers play an important role in educating potential contacts and curbing transmission in your immediate community. Please accept their calls, answer their questions honestly, and listen to their recommendations. If you are fully vaccinated, it may seem surprising to get a phone call from a contact tracer. Please remember: Contact tracers are Read more…
In the US, “milder” Omicron is killing more people per day than the worst day of the Delta surge.
Data and MetricsKristen Panthagani, MD, PhD
Nerdy Girl contributor Dr. Kristen Panthagani (You Can Know Things) explains why, and explores how the word “mild” has been a major source of confusion during the omicron wave. Read here. Link to Original FB Post
My kid had COVID-19. When can they return to sports?
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: It depends on how sick the child was and what symptoms they had. All children and adolescents should have a visit with their primary care clinician (PCP) after COVID-19 infection to see if they are ready to get back to sports, and some kids will need additional tests of their heart to make sure Read more…
Do throat swabs help detect the Omicron variant?
Testing and Contact Tracing
Chana Davis, PhD
A: Yes! A combined throat and nose swab (first throat, then nose) is your best bet for detecting Omicron, especially in the first few days. As long as you swab safely, the only downside to this strategy is that you might gag (sorry, this is normal). Say aaaah! TL;DR: COVID tests only work when you Read more…
Do I really need a COVID-19 booster shot?
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Yes. PLEASE, PLEASE go get your 3rd dose (that means YOU America!). Official COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. reached another numbing milestone this week—900,000 souls. And we are still tallying more than 2500 new COVID deaths PER DAY. While much of Europe has also seen skyrocketing Omicron cases, hospitalizations and deaths per case have Read more…
If I got Sputnik for my initial vaccine, should I get a booster? What kind?
Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: Yes, you should get a booster! 💪 And it’s okay to get either Sputnik Light or a different vaccine. 👍 Both are safe and effective. Broadly speaking, boosters have proved an important part of vaccination for COVID-19, and that’s no different if you got the Sputnik V vaccine. As for what kind, you can Read more…
What counts as being “exposed?” Update!
Infection and Spread Testing and Contact Tracing
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
With all the recent talk of changing quarantine guidelines, we’ve been getting questions about what counts as being ‘exposed’ in the first place! Below is a reprise of an answer we gave last fall. Q: If my mom went to the salon on Thursday and her stylist developed symptoms on Saturday, then I saw my Read more…
Who is authorized to take Evusheld, the new COVID-19 monoclonal antibody treatment?
Treatments
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Evusheld, a combination of two monoclonal antibodies, is a PREVENTATIVE treatment for people who have compromised immune systems AND for people with life threatening allergies to COVID-19 vaccines. The supply is very limited! COVID-19 vaccinations remain the first line treatment to prevent infection and complications. ❓What is Evusheld? This is a PREVENTATIVE treatment, meaning you Read more…
Q: If 50% of COVID hospitalizations are among the vaccinated, does that mean the vaccines aren’t working?
Data and Metrics Data Literacy Vaccines
Kristen Panthagani, MD, PhD
A: No. This metric sounds useful, but it can’t tell us anything about vaccine effectiveness. Since the roll-out of COVID vaccinations, many headlines have reported the percent of COVID hospitalizations and deaths who were vaccinated, trying to convey how well the vaccines are working. ‘Only 1% of COVID hospitalizations are vaccinated people’ sounds encouraging, doesn’t Read more…
I found out I was exposed to COVID-19. How long do I have to quarantine?
Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
QUARANTINE is not the same as isolation. Quarantine is what we do after we find out that someone we shared air with ended up being positive for COVID-19. You’re feeling fine and haven’t tested positive, but you’re in a waiting period–waiting to see if you’ll get sick. CDC’s guidance for quarantining after you have been Read more…
Pfizer initiated a request for FDA emergency use authorization of their vaccine in kids aged 6 months to <5 years today!
Families/Kids Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
💥Breaking News !!💥 ✔️ Pfizer initiated a request for FDA emergency use authorization of their vaccine in kids aged 6 months to <5 years today! Back in December, Pfizer announced that 2, 3 µg doses given 3 weeks apart in kids aged 6 months to <5 years, was *SAFE*, but did not produce as strong Read more…
Is a rash a symptom of Omicron?
Clinical Symptoms
Megan Madsen, DO
Yes! But likely not the only symptom. TL;DR: Many viruses, including SARS-CoV-2, can cause a rash, usually in addition to other more common symptoms. There have been cases of different kinds of rashes associated with COVID-19 infections, although it’s too early to tell if there is a specific Omicron rash. If you have a new Read more…
Nerdy Girl contributor Dr. Kristen Panthagani (You Can Know Things) explains why, and explores how the word “mild” has been a major source of confusion during the omicron wave. Read here. Link to Original FB Post
My kid had COVID-19. When can they return to sports?
Families/Kids Staying SafeSarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: It depends on how sick the child was and what symptoms they had. All children and adolescents should have a visit with their primary care clinician (PCP) after COVID-19 infection to see if they are ready to get back to sports, and some kids will need additional tests of their heart to make sure Read more…
Do throat swabs help detect the Omicron variant?
Testing and Contact Tracing
Chana Davis, PhD
A: Yes! A combined throat and nose swab (first throat, then nose) is your best bet for detecting Omicron, especially in the first few days. As long as you swab safely, the only downside to this strategy is that you might gag (sorry, this is normal). Say aaaah! TL;DR: COVID tests only work when you Read more…
Do I really need a COVID-19 booster shot?
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Yes. PLEASE, PLEASE go get your 3rd dose (that means YOU America!). Official COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. reached another numbing milestone this week—900,000 souls. And we are still tallying more than 2500 new COVID deaths PER DAY. While much of Europe has also seen skyrocketing Omicron cases, hospitalizations and deaths per case have Read more…
If I got Sputnik for my initial vaccine, should I get a booster? What kind?
Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: Yes, you should get a booster! 💪 And it’s okay to get either Sputnik Light or a different vaccine. 👍 Both are safe and effective. Broadly speaking, boosters have proved an important part of vaccination for COVID-19, and that’s no different if you got the Sputnik V vaccine. As for what kind, you can Read more…
What counts as being “exposed?” Update!
Infection and Spread Testing and Contact Tracing
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
With all the recent talk of changing quarantine guidelines, we’ve been getting questions about what counts as being ‘exposed’ in the first place! Below is a reprise of an answer we gave last fall. Q: If my mom went to the salon on Thursday and her stylist developed symptoms on Saturday, then I saw my Read more…
Who is authorized to take Evusheld, the new COVID-19 monoclonal antibody treatment?
Treatments
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Evusheld, a combination of two monoclonal antibodies, is a PREVENTATIVE treatment for people who have compromised immune systems AND for people with life threatening allergies to COVID-19 vaccines. The supply is very limited! COVID-19 vaccinations remain the first line treatment to prevent infection and complications. ❓What is Evusheld? This is a PREVENTATIVE treatment, meaning you Read more…
Q: If 50% of COVID hospitalizations are among the vaccinated, does that mean the vaccines aren’t working?
Data and Metrics Data Literacy Vaccines
Kristen Panthagani, MD, PhD
A: No. This metric sounds useful, but it can’t tell us anything about vaccine effectiveness. Since the roll-out of COVID vaccinations, many headlines have reported the percent of COVID hospitalizations and deaths who were vaccinated, trying to convey how well the vaccines are working. ‘Only 1% of COVID hospitalizations are vaccinated people’ sounds encouraging, doesn’t Read more…
I found out I was exposed to COVID-19. How long do I have to quarantine?
Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
QUARANTINE is not the same as isolation. Quarantine is what we do after we find out that someone we shared air with ended up being positive for COVID-19. You’re feeling fine and haven’t tested positive, but you’re in a waiting period–waiting to see if you’ll get sick. CDC’s guidance for quarantining after you have been Read more…
Pfizer initiated a request for FDA emergency use authorization of their vaccine in kids aged 6 months to <5 years today!
Families/Kids Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
💥Breaking News !!💥 ✔️ Pfizer initiated a request for FDA emergency use authorization of their vaccine in kids aged 6 months to <5 years today! Back in December, Pfizer announced that 2, 3 µg doses given 3 weeks apart in kids aged 6 months to <5 years, was *SAFE*, but did not produce as strong Read more…
Is a rash a symptom of Omicron?
Clinical Symptoms
Megan Madsen, DO
Yes! But likely not the only symptom. TL;DR: Many viruses, including SARS-CoV-2, can cause a rash, usually in addition to other more common symptoms. There have been cases of different kinds of rashes associated with COVID-19 infections, although it’s too early to tell if there is a specific Omicron rash. If you have a new Read more…
A: It depends on how sick the child was and what symptoms they had. All children and adolescents should have a visit with their primary care clinician (PCP) after COVID-19 infection to see if they are ready to get back to sports, and some kids will need additional tests of their heart to make sure Read more…
Do throat swabs help detect the Omicron variant?
Testing and Contact TracingChana Davis, PhD
A: Yes! A combined throat and nose swab (first throat, then nose) is your best bet for detecting Omicron, especially in the first few days. As long as you swab safely, the only downside to this strategy is that you might gag (sorry, this is normal). Say aaaah! TL;DR: COVID tests only work when you Read more…
Do I really need a COVID-19 booster shot?
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Yes. PLEASE, PLEASE go get your 3rd dose (that means YOU America!). Official COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. reached another numbing milestone this week—900,000 souls. And we are still tallying more than 2500 new COVID deaths PER DAY. While much of Europe has also seen skyrocketing Omicron cases, hospitalizations and deaths per case have Read more…
If I got Sputnik for my initial vaccine, should I get a booster? What kind?
Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: Yes, you should get a booster! 💪 And it’s okay to get either Sputnik Light or a different vaccine. 👍 Both are safe and effective. Broadly speaking, boosters have proved an important part of vaccination for COVID-19, and that’s no different if you got the Sputnik V vaccine. As for what kind, you can Read more…
What counts as being “exposed?” Update!
Infection and Spread Testing and Contact Tracing
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
With all the recent talk of changing quarantine guidelines, we’ve been getting questions about what counts as being ‘exposed’ in the first place! Below is a reprise of an answer we gave last fall. Q: If my mom went to the salon on Thursday and her stylist developed symptoms on Saturday, then I saw my Read more…
Who is authorized to take Evusheld, the new COVID-19 monoclonal antibody treatment?
Treatments
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Evusheld, a combination of two monoclonal antibodies, is a PREVENTATIVE treatment for people who have compromised immune systems AND for people with life threatening allergies to COVID-19 vaccines. The supply is very limited! COVID-19 vaccinations remain the first line treatment to prevent infection and complications. ❓What is Evusheld? This is a PREVENTATIVE treatment, meaning you Read more…
Q: If 50% of COVID hospitalizations are among the vaccinated, does that mean the vaccines aren’t working?
Data and Metrics Data Literacy Vaccines
Kristen Panthagani, MD, PhD
A: No. This metric sounds useful, but it can’t tell us anything about vaccine effectiveness. Since the roll-out of COVID vaccinations, many headlines have reported the percent of COVID hospitalizations and deaths who were vaccinated, trying to convey how well the vaccines are working. ‘Only 1% of COVID hospitalizations are vaccinated people’ sounds encouraging, doesn’t Read more…
I found out I was exposed to COVID-19. How long do I have to quarantine?
Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
QUARANTINE is not the same as isolation. Quarantine is what we do after we find out that someone we shared air with ended up being positive for COVID-19. You’re feeling fine and haven’t tested positive, but you’re in a waiting period–waiting to see if you’ll get sick. CDC’s guidance for quarantining after you have been Read more…
Pfizer initiated a request for FDA emergency use authorization of their vaccine in kids aged 6 months to <5 years today!
Families/Kids Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
💥Breaking News !!💥 ✔️ Pfizer initiated a request for FDA emergency use authorization of their vaccine in kids aged 6 months to <5 years today! Back in December, Pfizer announced that 2, 3 µg doses given 3 weeks apart in kids aged 6 months to <5 years, was *SAFE*, but did not produce as strong Read more…
Is a rash a symptom of Omicron?
Clinical Symptoms
Megan Madsen, DO
Yes! But likely not the only symptom. TL;DR: Many viruses, including SARS-CoV-2, can cause a rash, usually in addition to other more common symptoms. There have been cases of different kinds of rashes associated with COVID-19 infections, although it’s too early to tell if there is a specific Omicron rash. If you have a new Read more…
A: Yes! A combined throat and nose swab (first throat, then nose) is your best bet for detecting Omicron, especially in the first few days. As long as you swab safely, the only downside to this strategy is that you might gag (sorry, this is normal). Say aaaah! TL;DR: COVID tests only work when you Read more…
Do I really need a COVID-19 booster shot?
VaccinesJennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Yes. PLEASE, PLEASE go get your 3rd dose (that means YOU America!). Official COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. reached another numbing milestone this week—900,000 souls. And we are still tallying more than 2500 new COVID deaths PER DAY. While much of Europe has also seen skyrocketing Omicron cases, hospitalizations and deaths per case have Read more…
If I got Sputnik for my initial vaccine, should I get a booster? What kind?
Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: Yes, you should get a booster! 💪 And it’s okay to get either Sputnik Light or a different vaccine. 👍 Both are safe and effective. Broadly speaking, boosters have proved an important part of vaccination for COVID-19, and that’s no different if you got the Sputnik V vaccine. As for what kind, you can Read more…
What counts as being “exposed?” Update!
Infection and Spread Testing and Contact Tracing
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
With all the recent talk of changing quarantine guidelines, we’ve been getting questions about what counts as being ‘exposed’ in the first place! Below is a reprise of an answer we gave last fall. Q: If my mom went to the salon on Thursday and her stylist developed symptoms on Saturday, then I saw my Read more…
Who is authorized to take Evusheld, the new COVID-19 monoclonal antibody treatment?
Treatments
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Evusheld, a combination of two monoclonal antibodies, is a PREVENTATIVE treatment for people who have compromised immune systems AND for people with life threatening allergies to COVID-19 vaccines. The supply is very limited! COVID-19 vaccinations remain the first line treatment to prevent infection and complications. ❓What is Evusheld? This is a PREVENTATIVE treatment, meaning you Read more…
Q: If 50% of COVID hospitalizations are among the vaccinated, does that mean the vaccines aren’t working?
Data and Metrics Data Literacy Vaccines
Kristen Panthagani, MD, PhD
A: No. This metric sounds useful, but it can’t tell us anything about vaccine effectiveness. Since the roll-out of COVID vaccinations, many headlines have reported the percent of COVID hospitalizations and deaths who were vaccinated, trying to convey how well the vaccines are working. ‘Only 1% of COVID hospitalizations are vaccinated people’ sounds encouraging, doesn’t Read more…
I found out I was exposed to COVID-19. How long do I have to quarantine?
Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
QUARANTINE is not the same as isolation. Quarantine is what we do after we find out that someone we shared air with ended up being positive for COVID-19. You’re feeling fine and haven’t tested positive, but you’re in a waiting period–waiting to see if you’ll get sick. CDC’s guidance for quarantining after you have been Read more…
Pfizer initiated a request for FDA emergency use authorization of their vaccine in kids aged 6 months to <5 years today!
Families/Kids Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
💥Breaking News !!💥 ✔️ Pfizer initiated a request for FDA emergency use authorization of their vaccine in kids aged 6 months to <5 years today! Back in December, Pfizer announced that 2, 3 µg doses given 3 weeks apart in kids aged 6 months to <5 years, was *SAFE*, but did not produce as strong Read more…
Is a rash a symptom of Omicron?
Clinical Symptoms
Megan Madsen, DO
Yes! But likely not the only symptom. TL;DR: Many viruses, including SARS-CoV-2, can cause a rash, usually in addition to other more common symptoms. There have been cases of different kinds of rashes associated with COVID-19 infections, although it’s too early to tell if there is a specific Omicron rash. If you have a new Read more…
A: Yes. PLEASE, PLEASE go get your 3rd dose (that means YOU America!). Official COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. reached another numbing milestone this week—900,000 souls. And we are still tallying more than 2500 new COVID deaths PER DAY. While much of Europe has also seen skyrocketing Omicron cases, hospitalizations and deaths per case have Read more…
If I got Sputnik for my initial vaccine, should I get a booster? What kind?
VaccinesMalia Jones, PhD MPH
A: Yes, you should get a booster! 💪 And it’s okay to get either Sputnik Light or a different vaccine. 👍 Both are safe and effective. Broadly speaking, boosters have proved an important part of vaccination for COVID-19, and that’s no different if you got the Sputnik V vaccine. As for what kind, you can Read more…
What counts as being “exposed?” Update!
Infection and Spread Testing and Contact Tracing
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
With all the recent talk of changing quarantine guidelines, we’ve been getting questions about what counts as being ‘exposed’ in the first place! Below is a reprise of an answer we gave last fall. Q: If my mom went to the salon on Thursday and her stylist developed symptoms on Saturday, then I saw my Read more…
Who is authorized to take Evusheld, the new COVID-19 monoclonal antibody treatment?
Treatments
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Evusheld, a combination of two monoclonal antibodies, is a PREVENTATIVE treatment for people who have compromised immune systems AND for people with life threatening allergies to COVID-19 vaccines. The supply is very limited! COVID-19 vaccinations remain the first line treatment to prevent infection and complications. ❓What is Evusheld? This is a PREVENTATIVE treatment, meaning you Read more…
Q: If 50% of COVID hospitalizations are among the vaccinated, does that mean the vaccines aren’t working?
Data and Metrics Data Literacy Vaccines
Kristen Panthagani, MD, PhD
A: No. This metric sounds useful, but it can’t tell us anything about vaccine effectiveness. Since the roll-out of COVID vaccinations, many headlines have reported the percent of COVID hospitalizations and deaths who were vaccinated, trying to convey how well the vaccines are working. ‘Only 1% of COVID hospitalizations are vaccinated people’ sounds encouraging, doesn’t Read more…
I found out I was exposed to COVID-19. How long do I have to quarantine?
Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
QUARANTINE is not the same as isolation. Quarantine is what we do after we find out that someone we shared air with ended up being positive for COVID-19. You’re feeling fine and haven’t tested positive, but you’re in a waiting period–waiting to see if you’ll get sick. CDC’s guidance for quarantining after you have been Read more…
Pfizer initiated a request for FDA emergency use authorization of their vaccine in kids aged 6 months to <5 years today!
Families/Kids Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
💥Breaking News !!💥 ✔️ Pfizer initiated a request for FDA emergency use authorization of their vaccine in kids aged 6 months to <5 years today! Back in December, Pfizer announced that 2, 3 µg doses given 3 weeks apart in kids aged 6 months to <5 years, was *SAFE*, but did not produce as strong Read more…
Is a rash a symptom of Omicron?
Clinical Symptoms
Megan Madsen, DO
Yes! But likely not the only symptom. TL;DR: Many viruses, including SARS-CoV-2, can cause a rash, usually in addition to other more common symptoms. There have been cases of different kinds of rashes associated with COVID-19 infections, although it’s too early to tell if there is a specific Omicron rash. If you have a new Read more…
A: Yes, you should get a booster! 💪 And it’s okay to get either Sputnik Light or a different vaccine. 👍 Both are safe and effective. Broadly speaking, boosters have proved an important part of vaccination for COVID-19, and that’s no different if you got the Sputnik V vaccine. As for what kind, you can Read more…
What counts as being “exposed?” Update!
Infection and Spread Testing and Contact TracingAmanda Simanek, PhD MPH
With all the recent talk of changing quarantine guidelines, we’ve been getting questions about what counts as being ‘exposed’ in the first place! Below is a reprise of an answer we gave last fall. Q: If my mom went to the salon on Thursday and her stylist developed symptoms on Saturday, then I saw my Read more…
Who is authorized to take Evusheld, the new COVID-19 monoclonal antibody treatment?
Treatments
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Evusheld, a combination of two monoclonal antibodies, is a PREVENTATIVE treatment for people who have compromised immune systems AND for people with life threatening allergies to COVID-19 vaccines. The supply is very limited! COVID-19 vaccinations remain the first line treatment to prevent infection and complications. ❓What is Evusheld? This is a PREVENTATIVE treatment, meaning you Read more…
Q: If 50% of COVID hospitalizations are among the vaccinated, does that mean the vaccines aren’t working?
Data and Metrics Data Literacy Vaccines
Kristen Panthagani, MD, PhD
A: No. This metric sounds useful, but it can’t tell us anything about vaccine effectiveness. Since the roll-out of COVID vaccinations, many headlines have reported the percent of COVID hospitalizations and deaths who were vaccinated, trying to convey how well the vaccines are working. ‘Only 1% of COVID hospitalizations are vaccinated people’ sounds encouraging, doesn’t Read more…
I found out I was exposed to COVID-19. How long do I have to quarantine?
Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
QUARANTINE is not the same as isolation. Quarantine is what we do after we find out that someone we shared air with ended up being positive for COVID-19. You’re feeling fine and haven’t tested positive, but you’re in a waiting period–waiting to see if you’ll get sick. CDC’s guidance for quarantining after you have been Read more…
Pfizer initiated a request for FDA emergency use authorization of their vaccine in kids aged 6 months to <5 years today!
Families/Kids Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
💥Breaking News !!💥 ✔️ Pfizer initiated a request for FDA emergency use authorization of their vaccine in kids aged 6 months to <5 years today! Back in December, Pfizer announced that 2, 3 µg doses given 3 weeks apart in kids aged 6 months to <5 years, was *SAFE*, but did not produce as strong Read more…
Is a rash a symptom of Omicron?
Clinical Symptoms
Megan Madsen, DO
Yes! But likely not the only symptom. TL;DR: Many viruses, including SARS-CoV-2, can cause a rash, usually in addition to other more common symptoms. There have been cases of different kinds of rashes associated with COVID-19 infections, although it’s too early to tell if there is a specific Omicron rash. If you have a new Read more…
With all the recent talk of changing quarantine guidelines, we’ve been getting questions about what counts as being ‘exposed’ in the first place! Below is a reprise of an answer we gave last fall. Q: If my mom went to the salon on Thursday and her stylist developed symptoms on Saturday, then I saw my Read more…
Who is authorized to take Evusheld, the new COVID-19 monoclonal antibody treatment?
TreatmentsAshley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Evusheld, a combination of two monoclonal antibodies, is a PREVENTATIVE treatment for people who have compromised immune systems AND for people with life threatening allergies to COVID-19 vaccines. The supply is very limited! COVID-19 vaccinations remain the first line treatment to prevent infection and complications. ❓What is Evusheld? This is a PREVENTATIVE treatment, meaning you Read more…
Q: If 50% of COVID hospitalizations are among the vaccinated, does that mean the vaccines aren’t working?
Data and Metrics Data Literacy Vaccines
Kristen Panthagani, MD, PhD
A: No. This metric sounds useful, but it can’t tell us anything about vaccine effectiveness. Since the roll-out of COVID vaccinations, many headlines have reported the percent of COVID hospitalizations and deaths who were vaccinated, trying to convey how well the vaccines are working. ‘Only 1% of COVID hospitalizations are vaccinated people’ sounds encouraging, doesn’t Read more…
I found out I was exposed to COVID-19. How long do I have to quarantine?
Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
QUARANTINE is not the same as isolation. Quarantine is what we do after we find out that someone we shared air with ended up being positive for COVID-19. You’re feeling fine and haven’t tested positive, but you’re in a waiting period–waiting to see if you’ll get sick. CDC’s guidance for quarantining after you have been Read more…
Pfizer initiated a request for FDA emergency use authorization of their vaccine in kids aged 6 months to <5 years today!
Families/Kids Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
💥Breaking News !!💥 ✔️ Pfizer initiated a request for FDA emergency use authorization of their vaccine in kids aged 6 months to <5 years today! Back in December, Pfizer announced that 2, 3 µg doses given 3 weeks apart in kids aged 6 months to <5 years, was *SAFE*, but did not produce as strong Read more…
Is a rash a symptom of Omicron?
Clinical Symptoms
Megan Madsen, DO
Yes! But likely not the only symptom. TL;DR: Many viruses, including SARS-CoV-2, can cause a rash, usually in addition to other more common symptoms. There have been cases of different kinds of rashes associated with COVID-19 infections, although it’s too early to tell if there is a specific Omicron rash. If you have a new Read more…
Evusheld, a combination of two monoclonal antibodies, is a PREVENTATIVE treatment for people who have compromised immune systems AND for people with life threatening allergies to COVID-19 vaccines. The supply is very limited! COVID-19 vaccinations remain the first line treatment to prevent infection and complications. ❓What is Evusheld? This is a PREVENTATIVE treatment, meaning you Read more…
Q: If 50% of COVID hospitalizations are among the vaccinated, does that mean the vaccines aren’t working?
Data and Metrics Data Literacy VaccinesKristen Panthagani, MD, PhD
A: No. This metric sounds useful, but it can’t tell us anything about vaccine effectiveness. Since the roll-out of COVID vaccinations, many headlines have reported the percent of COVID hospitalizations and deaths who were vaccinated, trying to convey how well the vaccines are working. ‘Only 1% of COVID hospitalizations are vaccinated people’ sounds encouraging, doesn’t Read more…
I found out I was exposed to COVID-19. How long do I have to quarantine?
Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
QUARANTINE is not the same as isolation. Quarantine is what we do after we find out that someone we shared air with ended up being positive for COVID-19. You’re feeling fine and haven’t tested positive, but you’re in a waiting period–waiting to see if you’ll get sick. CDC’s guidance for quarantining after you have been Read more…
Pfizer initiated a request for FDA emergency use authorization of their vaccine in kids aged 6 months to <5 years today!
Families/Kids Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
💥Breaking News !!💥 ✔️ Pfizer initiated a request for FDA emergency use authorization of their vaccine in kids aged 6 months to <5 years today! Back in December, Pfizer announced that 2, 3 µg doses given 3 weeks apart in kids aged 6 months to <5 years, was *SAFE*, but did not produce as strong Read more…
Is a rash a symptom of Omicron?
Clinical Symptoms
Megan Madsen, DO
Yes! But likely not the only symptom. TL;DR: Many viruses, including SARS-CoV-2, can cause a rash, usually in addition to other more common symptoms. There have been cases of different kinds of rashes associated with COVID-19 infections, although it’s too early to tell if there is a specific Omicron rash. If you have a new Read more…
A: No. This metric sounds useful, but it can’t tell us anything about vaccine effectiveness. Since the roll-out of COVID vaccinations, many headlines have reported the percent of COVID hospitalizations and deaths who were vaccinated, trying to convey how well the vaccines are working. ‘Only 1% of COVID hospitalizations are vaccinated people’ sounds encouraging, doesn’t Read more…
I found out I was exposed to COVID-19. How long do I have to quarantine?
Infection and Spread Staying SafeMalia Jones, PhD MPH
QUARANTINE is not the same as isolation. Quarantine is what we do after we find out that someone we shared air with ended up being positive for COVID-19. You’re feeling fine and haven’t tested positive, but you’re in a waiting period–waiting to see if you’ll get sick. CDC’s guidance for quarantining after you have been Read more…
Pfizer initiated a request for FDA emergency use authorization of their vaccine in kids aged 6 months to <5 years today!
Families/Kids Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
💥Breaking News !!💥 ✔️ Pfizer initiated a request for FDA emergency use authorization of their vaccine in kids aged 6 months to <5 years today! Back in December, Pfizer announced that 2, 3 µg doses given 3 weeks apart in kids aged 6 months to <5 years, was *SAFE*, but did not produce as strong Read more…
Is a rash a symptom of Omicron?
Clinical Symptoms
Megan Madsen, DO
Yes! But likely not the only symptom. TL;DR: Many viruses, including SARS-CoV-2, can cause a rash, usually in addition to other more common symptoms. There have been cases of different kinds of rashes associated with COVID-19 infections, although it’s too early to tell if there is a specific Omicron rash. If you have a new Read more…
QUARANTINE is not the same as isolation. Quarantine is what we do after we find out that someone we shared air with ended up being positive for COVID-19. You’re feeling fine and haven’t tested positive, but you’re in a waiting period–waiting to see if you’ll get sick. CDC’s guidance for quarantining after you have been Read more…
Pfizer initiated a request for FDA emergency use authorization of their vaccine in kids aged 6 months to <5 years today!
Families/Kids VaccinesAmanda Simanek, PhD MPH
💥Breaking News !!💥 ✔️ Pfizer initiated a request for FDA emergency use authorization of their vaccine in kids aged 6 months to <5 years today! Back in December, Pfizer announced that 2, 3 µg doses given 3 weeks apart in kids aged 6 months to <5 years, was *SAFE*, but did not produce as strong Read more…
Is a rash a symptom of Omicron?
Clinical Symptoms
Megan Madsen, DO
Yes! But likely not the only symptom. TL;DR: Many viruses, including SARS-CoV-2, can cause a rash, usually in addition to other more common symptoms. There have been cases of different kinds of rashes associated with COVID-19 infections, although it’s too early to tell if there is a specific Omicron rash. If you have a new Read more…
💥Breaking News !!💥 ✔️ Pfizer initiated a request for FDA emergency use authorization of their vaccine in kids aged 6 months to <5 years today! Back in December, Pfizer announced that 2, 3 µg doses given 3 weeks apart in kids aged 6 months to <5 years, was *SAFE*, but did not produce as strong Read more…
Is a rash a symptom of Omicron?
Clinical SymptomsMegan Madsen, DO
Yes! But likely not the only symptom. TL;DR: Many viruses, including SARS-CoV-2, can cause a rash, usually in addition to other more common symptoms. There have been cases of different kinds of rashes associated with COVID-19 infections, although it’s too early to tell if there is a specific Omicron rash. If you have a new Read more…
Yes! But likely not the only symptom. TL;DR: Many viruses, including SARS-CoV-2, can cause a rash, usually in addition to other more common symptoms. There have been cases of different kinds of rashes associated with COVID-19 infections, although it’s too early to tell if there is a specific Omicron rash. If you have a new Read more…
