If my child is almost 12 years old, should I wait for the higher dose when the Pfizer vaccine for 5-11s is approved?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Don’t wait. Get the vaccine authorized for kids aged 5-11 years. TL; DR The lower dose produces a strong immune response in kids and may have fewer side effects. Here’s why getting the dose for kids that is based on their current age is recommended: 1. The immune response in kids is easily stimulated Read more…
Are you 1 in 5?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
➡️ 1 in 5 people live with a mental health condition in any year. Having a mental health condition not only increases the risk of having a physical illness, it also increases the risk of worse outcomes like hospitalization, complications from the illness, and death. This can happen with illnesses like COVID-19. The CDC has Read more…
Will an infection after vaccination give me an immune boost?
Biology/Immunity Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: YES! We’ve gotten this question SO many times recently but had to rely on immunological best guesses (see here). *FINALLY* we have some real world data from that famous Provincetown, MA outbreak last summer. The study tested blood and nasal swabs of 35 vaccinated people who were PCR tested during the outbreak investigation, including Read more…
Trick-or-Treat is a GO!!
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Last year, we went to the mat to save one of our favorite holidays, and thanks to #ScienceFacts, this year is going to be even safer than last year. Even Dr. Fauci says trick-or-treat is a go. Just remember to use all your #SMARTS! 🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃 Space: stay 6 pumpkins apart from other groups 👹 Mask: Read more…
Do vaccines reduce the transmission of COVID-19?
Infection and Spread Vaccines Videos
See the answer in this video by Dr. Chana Davis from Fueled by Science . DP Links: Do the COVID-19 vaccines reduce transmission? References: Outbreak Associated with SARS-CoV-2 B.1.617.2 (Delta) Variant in an Elementary School — Marin County, California, May–June 2021 Pfizer Vaccine Efficacy (Ages 5-11). Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee October 26, Read more…
If I have been potentially exposed to COVID-19, should I sleep in a different room from my spouse?
Health & Wellness Infection and Spread
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: When bed partners have varying degrees of risk exposure and vulnerability to the disease, it’s worth discussing sleeping in separate spaces. The Nerdy Girls call this COVID Bed Spread. Here are some benefits to sleeping apart from other household members: 1.) REDUCED RISK OF VIRAL EXPOSURE (in both directions). Spending six or more hours Read more…
How do I help prepare my child for the COVID-19 vaccine?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
The COVID-19 vaccine is almost here for children age 5 and up! How do I help prepare my child for the vaccine? A: Hooray! An FDA advisory panel has recommended the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children age 5 to 11 and the US will hopefully see final authorization from the CDC and FDA next week. Read more…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration meets to discuss KIDS vaccines TODAY (October 26th)!
Families/Kids Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
TODAY IS THE DAY! The U.S. Food and Drug Administration meets to discuss KIDS vaccines TODAY (October 26th)! The FDA released summary documents ahead of today’s VRBAC meeting which foreshadowed their assessment of the current evidence for vaccinating 5-11-year-olds. ➡️ TL;DR: The FDA estimates that vaccine benefits “clearly outweigh” the risks for this age group. Read more…
Can I take an antibody test to see if I need a booster shot?
Biology/Immunity Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Unfortunately, no. TL;DR: 💥Our current antibody tests can’t tell us how well someone is protected from COVID-19 infection or disease. Whether you have been previously infected, vaccinated, or a combination of the two, the recent authorization of booster shots in many countries has people wondering if they need one yet. While it would be Read more…
💥BOOSTERS!!💥
Vaccines
The news many in the U.S. were waiting for…this week ACIP and the CDC authorized booster shots for eligible Moderna and Johnson & Johnson recipients. Highlights: ➡️ Booster recommended for *ALL* Johnson & Johnson one-dose vaccine recipients at least two months past their shot. ➡️ MIX AND MATCH AUTHORIZED!! Everyone, including J&J recipients, can choose Read more…
Is your social media use out of control?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
➡️ Here are a few tips to 🛠️tune up🛠️ your use and use the power of social media to make you feel 🌈 good. 🦋 1. HAVE A PURPOSE in using social media. 🗓️ Think about what information you are seeking out and what platforms you are going to use. Make a plan and stick Read more…
I heard that doctors and hospitals are falsely claiming that both admissions and deaths are due to COVID-19 to make more money. Is that true?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: No. Healthcare professionals and hospitals are not inflating the numbers of COVID-19 cases to make more money. If anything, the number of cases and deaths are undercounted. Many hospitals lost money during the pandemic. Sadly, the rumor that clinicians and hospitals are inflating the number of COVID-19 deaths and cases to make more money Read more…
How can I inquire about indoor air quality at my workplace and my child’s school?
Infection and Spread
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Two priorities: ventilation and filtration. See six key diligence questions below. First, two definitions for those who might want a “refresher” (ha ha…pun intended ;)) ➡️ VENTILATION – the provision of *fresh air* to indoor spaces; and ➡️ FILTRATION – the removal of disease-causing particles from indoor air Now onto the six key questions….. Read more…
A: Don’t wait. Get the vaccine authorized for kids aged 5-11 years. TL; DR The lower dose produces a strong immune response in kids and may have fewer side effects. Here’s why getting the dose for kids that is based on their current age is recommended: 1. The immune response in kids is easily stimulated Read more…
Are you 1 in 5?
Mental HealthAparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
➡️ 1 in 5 people live with a mental health condition in any year. Having a mental health condition not only increases the risk of having a physical illness, it also increases the risk of worse outcomes like hospitalization, complications from the illness, and death. This can happen with illnesses like COVID-19. The CDC has Read more…
Will an infection after vaccination give me an immune boost?
Biology/Immunity Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: YES! We’ve gotten this question SO many times recently but had to rely on immunological best guesses (see here). *FINALLY* we have some real world data from that famous Provincetown, MA outbreak last summer. The study tested blood and nasal swabs of 35 vaccinated people who were PCR tested during the outbreak investigation, including Read more…
Trick-or-Treat is a GO!!
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Last year, we went to the mat to save one of our favorite holidays, and thanks to #ScienceFacts, this year is going to be even safer than last year. Even Dr. Fauci says trick-or-treat is a go. Just remember to use all your #SMARTS! 🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃 Space: stay 6 pumpkins apart from other groups 👹 Mask: Read more…
Do vaccines reduce the transmission of COVID-19?
Infection and Spread Vaccines Videos
See the answer in this video by Dr. Chana Davis from Fueled by Science . DP Links: Do the COVID-19 vaccines reduce transmission? References: Outbreak Associated with SARS-CoV-2 B.1.617.2 (Delta) Variant in an Elementary School — Marin County, California, May–June 2021 Pfizer Vaccine Efficacy (Ages 5-11). Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee October 26, Read more…
If I have been potentially exposed to COVID-19, should I sleep in a different room from my spouse?
Health & Wellness Infection and Spread
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: When bed partners have varying degrees of risk exposure and vulnerability to the disease, it’s worth discussing sleeping in separate spaces. The Nerdy Girls call this COVID Bed Spread. Here are some benefits to sleeping apart from other household members: 1.) REDUCED RISK OF VIRAL EXPOSURE (in both directions). Spending six or more hours Read more…
How do I help prepare my child for the COVID-19 vaccine?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
The COVID-19 vaccine is almost here for children age 5 and up! How do I help prepare my child for the vaccine? A: Hooray! An FDA advisory panel has recommended the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children age 5 to 11 and the US will hopefully see final authorization from the CDC and FDA next week. Read more…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration meets to discuss KIDS vaccines TODAY (October 26th)!
Families/Kids Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
TODAY IS THE DAY! The U.S. Food and Drug Administration meets to discuss KIDS vaccines TODAY (October 26th)! The FDA released summary documents ahead of today’s VRBAC meeting which foreshadowed their assessment of the current evidence for vaccinating 5-11-year-olds. ➡️ TL;DR: The FDA estimates that vaccine benefits “clearly outweigh” the risks for this age group. Read more…
Can I take an antibody test to see if I need a booster shot?
Biology/Immunity Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Unfortunately, no. TL;DR: 💥Our current antibody tests can’t tell us how well someone is protected from COVID-19 infection or disease. Whether you have been previously infected, vaccinated, or a combination of the two, the recent authorization of booster shots in many countries has people wondering if they need one yet. While it would be Read more…
💥BOOSTERS!!💥
Vaccines
The news many in the U.S. were waiting for…this week ACIP and the CDC authorized booster shots for eligible Moderna and Johnson & Johnson recipients. Highlights: ➡️ Booster recommended for *ALL* Johnson & Johnson one-dose vaccine recipients at least two months past their shot. ➡️ MIX AND MATCH AUTHORIZED!! Everyone, including J&J recipients, can choose Read more…
Is your social media use out of control?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
➡️ Here are a few tips to 🛠️tune up🛠️ your use and use the power of social media to make you feel 🌈 good. 🦋 1. HAVE A PURPOSE in using social media. 🗓️ Think about what information you are seeking out and what platforms you are going to use. Make a plan and stick Read more…
I heard that doctors and hospitals are falsely claiming that both admissions and deaths are due to COVID-19 to make more money. Is that true?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: No. Healthcare professionals and hospitals are not inflating the numbers of COVID-19 cases to make more money. If anything, the number of cases and deaths are undercounted. Many hospitals lost money during the pandemic. Sadly, the rumor that clinicians and hospitals are inflating the number of COVID-19 deaths and cases to make more money Read more…
How can I inquire about indoor air quality at my workplace and my child’s school?
Infection and Spread
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Two priorities: ventilation and filtration. See six key diligence questions below. First, two definitions for those who might want a “refresher” (ha ha…pun intended ;)) ➡️ VENTILATION – the provision of *fresh air* to indoor spaces; and ➡️ FILTRATION – the removal of disease-causing particles from indoor air Now onto the six key questions….. Read more…
➡️ 1 in 5 people live with a mental health condition in any year. Having a mental health condition not only increases the risk of having a physical illness, it also increases the risk of worse outcomes like hospitalization, complications from the illness, and death. This can happen with illnesses like COVID-19. The CDC has Read more…
Will an infection after vaccination give me an immune boost?
Biology/Immunity VaccinesJennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: YES! We’ve gotten this question SO many times recently but had to rely on immunological best guesses (see here). *FINALLY* we have some real world data from that famous Provincetown, MA outbreak last summer. The study tested blood and nasal swabs of 35 vaccinated people who were PCR tested during the outbreak investigation, including Read more…
Trick-or-Treat is a GO!!
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Last year, we went to the mat to save one of our favorite holidays, and thanks to #ScienceFacts, this year is going to be even safer than last year. Even Dr. Fauci says trick-or-treat is a go. Just remember to use all your #SMARTS! 🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃 Space: stay 6 pumpkins apart from other groups 👹 Mask: Read more…
Do vaccines reduce the transmission of COVID-19?
Infection and Spread Vaccines Videos
See the answer in this video by Dr. Chana Davis from Fueled by Science . DP Links: Do the COVID-19 vaccines reduce transmission? References: Outbreak Associated with SARS-CoV-2 B.1.617.2 (Delta) Variant in an Elementary School — Marin County, California, May–June 2021 Pfizer Vaccine Efficacy (Ages 5-11). Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee October 26, Read more…
If I have been potentially exposed to COVID-19, should I sleep in a different room from my spouse?
Health & Wellness Infection and Spread
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: When bed partners have varying degrees of risk exposure and vulnerability to the disease, it’s worth discussing sleeping in separate spaces. The Nerdy Girls call this COVID Bed Spread. Here are some benefits to sleeping apart from other household members: 1.) REDUCED RISK OF VIRAL EXPOSURE (in both directions). Spending six or more hours Read more…
How do I help prepare my child for the COVID-19 vaccine?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
The COVID-19 vaccine is almost here for children age 5 and up! How do I help prepare my child for the vaccine? A: Hooray! An FDA advisory panel has recommended the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children age 5 to 11 and the US will hopefully see final authorization from the CDC and FDA next week. Read more…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration meets to discuss KIDS vaccines TODAY (October 26th)!
Families/Kids Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
TODAY IS THE DAY! The U.S. Food and Drug Administration meets to discuss KIDS vaccines TODAY (October 26th)! The FDA released summary documents ahead of today’s VRBAC meeting which foreshadowed their assessment of the current evidence for vaccinating 5-11-year-olds. ➡️ TL;DR: The FDA estimates that vaccine benefits “clearly outweigh” the risks for this age group. Read more…
Can I take an antibody test to see if I need a booster shot?
Biology/Immunity Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Unfortunately, no. TL;DR: 💥Our current antibody tests can’t tell us how well someone is protected from COVID-19 infection or disease. Whether you have been previously infected, vaccinated, or a combination of the two, the recent authorization of booster shots in many countries has people wondering if they need one yet. While it would be Read more…
💥BOOSTERS!!💥
Vaccines
The news many in the U.S. were waiting for…this week ACIP and the CDC authorized booster shots for eligible Moderna and Johnson & Johnson recipients. Highlights: ➡️ Booster recommended for *ALL* Johnson & Johnson one-dose vaccine recipients at least two months past their shot. ➡️ MIX AND MATCH AUTHORIZED!! Everyone, including J&J recipients, can choose Read more…
Is your social media use out of control?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
➡️ Here are a few tips to 🛠️tune up🛠️ your use and use the power of social media to make you feel 🌈 good. 🦋 1. HAVE A PURPOSE in using social media. 🗓️ Think about what information you are seeking out and what platforms you are going to use. Make a plan and stick Read more…
I heard that doctors and hospitals are falsely claiming that both admissions and deaths are due to COVID-19 to make more money. Is that true?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: No. Healthcare professionals and hospitals are not inflating the numbers of COVID-19 cases to make more money. If anything, the number of cases and deaths are undercounted. Many hospitals lost money during the pandemic. Sadly, the rumor that clinicians and hospitals are inflating the number of COVID-19 deaths and cases to make more money Read more…
How can I inquire about indoor air quality at my workplace and my child’s school?
Infection and Spread
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Two priorities: ventilation and filtration. See six key diligence questions below. First, two definitions for those who might want a “refresher” (ha ha…pun intended ;)) ➡️ VENTILATION – the provision of *fresh air* to indoor spaces; and ➡️ FILTRATION – the removal of disease-causing particles from indoor air Now onto the six key questions….. Read more…
A: YES! We’ve gotten this question SO many times recently but had to rely on immunological best guesses (see here). *FINALLY* we have some real world data from that famous Provincetown, MA outbreak last summer. The study tested blood and nasal swabs of 35 vaccinated people who were PCR tested during the outbreak investigation, including Read more…
Trick-or-Treat is a GO!!
Families/Kids Staying SafeMalia Jones, PhD MPH
Last year, we went to the mat to save one of our favorite holidays, and thanks to #ScienceFacts, this year is going to be even safer than last year. Even Dr. Fauci says trick-or-treat is a go. Just remember to use all your #SMARTS! 🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃 Space: stay 6 pumpkins apart from other groups 👹 Mask: Read more…
Do vaccines reduce the transmission of COVID-19?
Infection and Spread Vaccines Videos
See the answer in this video by Dr. Chana Davis from Fueled by Science . DP Links: Do the COVID-19 vaccines reduce transmission? References: Outbreak Associated with SARS-CoV-2 B.1.617.2 (Delta) Variant in an Elementary School — Marin County, California, May–June 2021 Pfizer Vaccine Efficacy (Ages 5-11). Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee October 26, Read more…
If I have been potentially exposed to COVID-19, should I sleep in a different room from my spouse?
Health & Wellness Infection and Spread
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: When bed partners have varying degrees of risk exposure and vulnerability to the disease, it’s worth discussing sleeping in separate spaces. The Nerdy Girls call this COVID Bed Spread. Here are some benefits to sleeping apart from other household members: 1.) REDUCED RISK OF VIRAL EXPOSURE (in both directions). Spending six or more hours Read more…
How do I help prepare my child for the COVID-19 vaccine?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
The COVID-19 vaccine is almost here for children age 5 and up! How do I help prepare my child for the vaccine? A: Hooray! An FDA advisory panel has recommended the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children age 5 to 11 and the US will hopefully see final authorization from the CDC and FDA next week. Read more…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration meets to discuss KIDS vaccines TODAY (October 26th)!
Families/Kids Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
TODAY IS THE DAY! The U.S. Food and Drug Administration meets to discuss KIDS vaccines TODAY (October 26th)! The FDA released summary documents ahead of today’s VRBAC meeting which foreshadowed their assessment of the current evidence for vaccinating 5-11-year-olds. ➡️ TL;DR: The FDA estimates that vaccine benefits “clearly outweigh” the risks for this age group. Read more…
Can I take an antibody test to see if I need a booster shot?
Biology/Immunity Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Unfortunately, no. TL;DR: 💥Our current antibody tests can’t tell us how well someone is protected from COVID-19 infection or disease. Whether you have been previously infected, vaccinated, or a combination of the two, the recent authorization of booster shots in many countries has people wondering if they need one yet. While it would be Read more…
💥BOOSTERS!!💥
Vaccines
The news many in the U.S. were waiting for…this week ACIP and the CDC authorized booster shots for eligible Moderna and Johnson & Johnson recipients. Highlights: ➡️ Booster recommended for *ALL* Johnson & Johnson one-dose vaccine recipients at least two months past their shot. ➡️ MIX AND MATCH AUTHORIZED!! Everyone, including J&J recipients, can choose Read more…
Is your social media use out of control?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
➡️ Here are a few tips to 🛠️tune up🛠️ your use and use the power of social media to make you feel 🌈 good. 🦋 1. HAVE A PURPOSE in using social media. 🗓️ Think about what information you are seeking out and what platforms you are going to use. Make a plan and stick Read more…
I heard that doctors and hospitals are falsely claiming that both admissions and deaths are due to COVID-19 to make more money. Is that true?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: No. Healthcare professionals and hospitals are not inflating the numbers of COVID-19 cases to make more money. If anything, the number of cases and deaths are undercounted. Many hospitals lost money during the pandemic. Sadly, the rumor that clinicians and hospitals are inflating the number of COVID-19 deaths and cases to make more money Read more…
How can I inquire about indoor air quality at my workplace and my child’s school?
Infection and Spread
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Two priorities: ventilation and filtration. See six key diligence questions below. First, two definitions for those who might want a “refresher” (ha ha…pun intended ;)) ➡️ VENTILATION – the provision of *fresh air* to indoor spaces; and ➡️ FILTRATION – the removal of disease-causing particles from indoor air Now onto the six key questions….. Read more…
Last year, we went to the mat to save one of our favorite holidays, and thanks to #ScienceFacts, this year is going to be even safer than last year. Even Dr. Fauci says trick-or-treat is a go. Just remember to use all your #SMARTS! 🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃 Space: stay 6 pumpkins apart from other groups 👹 Mask: Read more…
Do vaccines reduce the transmission of COVID-19?
Infection and Spread Vaccines VideosSee the answer in this video by Dr. Chana Davis from Fueled by Science . DP Links: Do the COVID-19 vaccines reduce transmission? References: Outbreak Associated with SARS-CoV-2 B.1.617.2 (Delta) Variant in an Elementary School — Marin County, California, May–June 2021 Pfizer Vaccine Efficacy (Ages 5-11). Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee October 26, Read more…
If I have been potentially exposed to COVID-19, should I sleep in a different room from my spouse?
Health & Wellness Infection and SpreadLauren Hale, PhD MA
A: When bed partners have varying degrees of risk exposure and vulnerability to the disease, it’s worth discussing sleeping in separate spaces. The Nerdy Girls call this COVID Bed Spread. Here are some benefits to sleeping apart from other household members: 1.) REDUCED RISK OF VIRAL EXPOSURE (in both directions). Spending six or more hours Read more…
How do I help prepare my child for the COVID-19 vaccine?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
The COVID-19 vaccine is almost here for children age 5 and up! How do I help prepare my child for the vaccine? A: Hooray! An FDA advisory panel has recommended the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children age 5 to 11 and the US will hopefully see final authorization from the CDC and FDA next week. Read more…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration meets to discuss KIDS vaccines TODAY (October 26th)!
Families/Kids Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
TODAY IS THE DAY! The U.S. Food and Drug Administration meets to discuss KIDS vaccines TODAY (October 26th)! The FDA released summary documents ahead of today’s VRBAC meeting which foreshadowed their assessment of the current evidence for vaccinating 5-11-year-olds. ➡️ TL;DR: The FDA estimates that vaccine benefits “clearly outweigh” the risks for this age group. Read more…
Can I take an antibody test to see if I need a booster shot?
Biology/Immunity Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Unfortunately, no. TL;DR: 💥Our current antibody tests can’t tell us how well someone is protected from COVID-19 infection or disease. Whether you have been previously infected, vaccinated, or a combination of the two, the recent authorization of booster shots in many countries has people wondering if they need one yet. While it would be Read more…
💥BOOSTERS!!💥
Vaccines
The news many in the U.S. were waiting for…this week ACIP and the CDC authorized booster shots for eligible Moderna and Johnson & Johnson recipients. Highlights: ➡️ Booster recommended for *ALL* Johnson & Johnson one-dose vaccine recipients at least two months past their shot. ➡️ MIX AND MATCH AUTHORIZED!! Everyone, including J&J recipients, can choose Read more…
Is your social media use out of control?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
➡️ Here are a few tips to 🛠️tune up🛠️ your use and use the power of social media to make you feel 🌈 good. 🦋 1. HAVE A PURPOSE in using social media. 🗓️ Think about what information you are seeking out and what platforms you are going to use. Make a plan and stick Read more…
I heard that doctors and hospitals are falsely claiming that both admissions and deaths are due to COVID-19 to make more money. Is that true?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: No. Healthcare professionals and hospitals are not inflating the numbers of COVID-19 cases to make more money. If anything, the number of cases and deaths are undercounted. Many hospitals lost money during the pandemic. Sadly, the rumor that clinicians and hospitals are inflating the number of COVID-19 deaths and cases to make more money Read more…
How can I inquire about indoor air quality at my workplace and my child’s school?
Infection and Spread
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Two priorities: ventilation and filtration. See six key diligence questions below. First, two definitions for those who might want a “refresher” (ha ha…pun intended ;)) ➡️ VENTILATION – the provision of *fresh air* to indoor spaces; and ➡️ FILTRATION – the removal of disease-causing particles from indoor air Now onto the six key questions….. Read more…
A: When bed partners have varying degrees of risk exposure and vulnerability to the disease, it’s worth discussing sleeping in separate spaces. The Nerdy Girls call this COVID Bed Spread. Here are some benefits to sleeping apart from other household members: 1.) REDUCED RISK OF VIRAL EXPOSURE (in both directions). Spending six or more hours Read more…
How do I help prepare my child for the COVID-19 vaccine?
Families/Kids VaccinesSarah Whitley Coles, MD
The COVID-19 vaccine is almost here for children age 5 and up! How do I help prepare my child for the vaccine? A: Hooray! An FDA advisory panel has recommended the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children age 5 to 11 and the US will hopefully see final authorization from the CDC and FDA next week. Read more…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration meets to discuss KIDS vaccines TODAY (October 26th)!
Families/Kids Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
TODAY IS THE DAY! The U.S. Food and Drug Administration meets to discuss KIDS vaccines TODAY (October 26th)! The FDA released summary documents ahead of today’s VRBAC meeting which foreshadowed their assessment of the current evidence for vaccinating 5-11-year-olds. ➡️ TL;DR: The FDA estimates that vaccine benefits “clearly outweigh” the risks for this age group. Read more…
Can I take an antibody test to see if I need a booster shot?
Biology/Immunity Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Unfortunately, no. TL;DR: 💥Our current antibody tests can’t tell us how well someone is protected from COVID-19 infection or disease. Whether you have been previously infected, vaccinated, or a combination of the two, the recent authorization of booster shots in many countries has people wondering if they need one yet. While it would be Read more…
💥BOOSTERS!!💥
Vaccines
The news many in the U.S. were waiting for…this week ACIP and the CDC authorized booster shots for eligible Moderna and Johnson & Johnson recipients. Highlights: ➡️ Booster recommended for *ALL* Johnson & Johnson one-dose vaccine recipients at least two months past their shot. ➡️ MIX AND MATCH AUTHORIZED!! Everyone, including J&J recipients, can choose Read more…
Is your social media use out of control?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
➡️ Here are a few tips to 🛠️tune up🛠️ your use and use the power of social media to make you feel 🌈 good. 🦋 1. HAVE A PURPOSE in using social media. 🗓️ Think about what information you are seeking out and what platforms you are going to use. Make a plan and stick Read more…
I heard that doctors and hospitals are falsely claiming that both admissions and deaths are due to COVID-19 to make more money. Is that true?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: No. Healthcare professionals and hospitals are not inflating the numbers of COVID-19 cases to make more money. If anything, the number of cases and deaths are undercounted. Many hospitals lost money during the pandemic. Sadly, the rumor that clinicians and hospitals are inflating the number of COVID-19 deaths and cases to make more money Read more…
How can I inquire about indoor air quality at my workplace and my child’s school?
Infection and Spread
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Two priorities: ventilation and filtration. See six key diligence questions below. First, two definitions for those who might want a “refresher” (ha ha…pun intended ;)) ➡️ VENTILATION – the provision of *fresh air* to indoor spaces; and ➡️ FILTRATION – the removal of disease-causing particles from indoor air Now onto the six key questions….. Read more…
The COVID-19 vaccine is almost here for children age 5 and up! How do I help prepare my child for the vaccine? A: Hooray! An FDA advisory panel has recommended the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children age 5 to 11 and the US will hopefully see final authorization from the CDC and FDA next week. Read more…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration meets to discuss KIDS vaccines TODAY (October 26th)!
Families/Kids VaccinesJennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
TODAY IS THE DAY! The U.S. Food and Drug Administration meets to discuss KIDS vaccines TODAY (October 26th)! The FDA released summary documents ahead of today’s VRBAC meeting which foreshadowed their assessment of the current evidence for vaccinating 5-11-year-olds. ➡️ TL;DR: The FDA estimates that vaccine benefits “clearly outweigh” the risks for this age group. Read more…
Can I take an antibody test to see if I need a booster shot?
Biology/Immunity Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Unfortunately, no. TL;DR: 💥Our current antibody tests can’t tell us how well someone is protected from COVID-19 infection or disease. Whether you have been previously infected, vaccinated, or a combination of the two, the recent authorization of booster shots in many countries has people wondering if they need one yet. While it would be Read more…
💥BOOSTERS!!💥
Vaccines
The news many in the U.S. were waiting for…this week ACIP and the CDC authorized booster shots for eligible Moderna and Johnson & Johnson recipients. Highlights: ➡️ Booster recommended for *ALL* Johnson & Johnson one-dose vaccine recipients at least two months past their shot. ➡️ MIX AND MATCH AUTHORIZED!! Everyone, including J&J recipients, can choose Read more…
Is your social media use out of control?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
➡️ Here are a few tips to 🛠️tune up🛠️ your use and use the power of social media to make you feel 🌈 good. 🦋 1. HAVE A PURPOSE in using social media. 🗓️ Think about what information you are seeking out and what platforms you are going to use. Make a plan and stick Read more…
I heard that doctors and hospitals are falsely claiming that both admissions and deaths are due to COVID-19 to make more money. Is that true?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: No. Healthcare professionals and hospitals are not inflating the numbers of COVID-19 cases to make more money. If anything, the number of cases and deaths are undercounted. Many hospitals lost money during the pandemic. Sadly, the rumor that clinicians and hospitals are inflating the number of COVID-19 deaths and cases to make more money Read more…
How can I inquire about indoor air quality at my workplace and my child’s school?
Infection and Spread
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Two priorities: ventilation and filtration. See six key diligence questions below. First, two definitions for those who might want a “refresher” (ha ha…pun intended ;)) ➡️ VENTILATION – the provision of *fresh air* to indoor spaces; and ➡️ FILTRATION – the removal of disease-causing particles from indoor air Now onto the six key questions….. Read more…
TODAY IS THE DAY! The U.S. Food and Drug Administration meets to discuss KIDS vaccines TODAY (October 26th)! The FDA released summary documents ahead of today’s VRBAC meeting which foreshadowed their assessment of the current evidence for vaccinating 5-11-year-olds. ➡️ TL;DR: The FDA estimates that vaccine benefits “clearly outweigh” the risks for this age group. Read more…
Can I take an antibody test to see if I need a booster shot?
Biology/Immunity VaccinesJennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Unfortunately, no. TL;DR: 💥Our current antibody tests can’t tell us how well someone is protected from COVID-19 infection or disease. Whether you have been previously infected, vaccinated, or a combination of the two, the recent authorization of booster shots in many countries has people wondering if they need one yet. While it would be Read more…
💥BOOSTERS!!💥
Vaccines
The news many in the U.S. were waiting for…this week ACIP and the CDC authorized booster shots for eligible Moderna and Johnson & Johnson recipients. Highlights: ➡️ Booster recommended for *ALL* Johnson & Johnson one-dose vaccine recipients at least two months past their shot. ➡️ MIX AND MATCH AUTHORIZED!! Everyone, including J&J recipients, can choose Read more…
Is your social media use out of control?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
➡️ Here are a few tips to 🛠️tune up🛠️ your use and use the power of social media to make you feel 🌈 good. 🦋 1. HAVE A PURPOSE in using social media. 🗓️ Think about what information you are seeking out and what platforms you are going to use. Make a plan and stick Read more…
I heard that doctors and hospitals are falsely claiming that both admissions and deaths are due to COVID-19 to make more money. Is that true?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: No. Healthcare professionals and hospitals are not inflating the numbers of COVID-19 cases to make more money. If anything, the number of cases and deaths are undercounted. Many hospitals lost money during the pandemic. Sadly, the rumor that clinicians and hospitals are inflating the number of COVID-19 deaths and cases to make more money Read more…
How can I inquire about indoor air quality at my workplace and my child’s school?
Infection and Spread
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Two priorities: ventilation and filtration. See six key diligence questions below. First, two definitions for those who might want a “refresher” (ha ha…pun intended ;)) ➡️ VENTILATION – the provision of *fresh air* to indoor spaces; and ➡️ FILTRATION – the removal of disease-causing particles from indoor air Now onto the six key questions….. Read more…
A: Unfortunately, no. TL;DR: 💥Our current antibody tests can’t tell us how well someone is protected from COVID-19 infection or disease. Whether you have been previously infected, vaccinated, or a combination of the two, the recent authorization of booster shots in many countries has people wondering if they need one yet. While it would be Read more…
💥BOOSTERS!!💥
VaccinesThe news many in the U.S. were waiting for…this week ACIP and the CDC authorized booster shots for eligible Moderna and Johnson & Johnson recipients. Highlights: ➡️ Booster recommended for *ALL* Johnson & Johnson one-dose vaccine recipients at least two months past their shot. ➡️ MIX AND MATCH AUTHORIZED!! Everyone, including J&J recipients, can choose Read more…
Is your social media use out of control?
Mental HealthAparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
➡️ Here are a few tips to 🛠️tune up🛠️ your use and use the power of social media to make you feel 🌈 good. 🦋 1. HAVE A PURPOSE in using social media. 🗓️ Think about what information you are seeking out and what platforms you are going to use. Make a plan and stick Read more…
I heard that doctors and hospitals are falsely claiming that both admissions and deaths are due to COVID-19 to make more money. Is that true?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: No. Healthcare professionals and hospitals are not inflating the numbers of COVID-19 cases to make more money. If anything, the number of cases and deaths are undercounted. Many hospitals lost money during the pandemic. Sadly, the rumor that clinicians and hospitals are inflating the number of COVID-19 deaths and cases to make more money Read more…
How can I inquire about indoor air quality at my workplace and my child’s school?
Infection and Spread
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Two priorities: ventilation and filtration. See six key diligence questions below. First, two definitions for those who might want a “refresher” (ha ha…pun intended ;)) ➡️ VENTILATION – the provision of *fresh air* to indoor spaces; and ➡️ FILTRATION – the removal of disease-causing particles from indoor air Now onto the six key questions….. Read more…
➡️ Here are a few tips to 🛠️tune up🛠️ your use and use the power of social media to make you feel 🌈 good. 🦋 1. HAVE A PURPOSE in using social media. 🗓️ Think about what information you are seeking out and what platforms you are going to use. Make a plan and stick Read more…
I heard that doctors and hospitals are falsely claiming that both admissions and deaths are due to COVID-19 to make more money. Is that true?
Uncertainty and MisinformationSarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: No. Healthcare professionals and hospitals are not inflating the numbers of COVID-19 cases to make more money. If anything, the number of cases and deaths are undercounted. Many hospitals lost money during the pandemic. Sadly, the rumor that clinicians and hospitals are inflating the number of COVID-19 deaths and cases to make more money Read more…
How can I inquire about indoor air quality at my workplace and my child’s school?
Infection and Spread
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Two priorities: ventilation and filtration. See six key diligence questions below. First, two definitions for those who might want a “refresher” (ha ha…pun intended ;)) ➡️ VENTILATION – the provision of *fresh air* to indoor spaces; and ➡️ FILTRATION – the removal of disease-causing particles from indoor air Now onto the six key questions….. Read more…
A: No. Healthcare professionals and hospitals are not inflating the numbers of COVID-19 cases to make more money. If anything, the number of cases and deaths are undercounted. Many hospitals lost money during the pandemic. Sadly, the rumor that clinicians and hospitals are inflating the number of COVID-19 deaths and cases to make more money Read more…
How can I inquire about indoor air quality at my workplace and my child’s school?
Infection and SpreadLindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Two priorities: ventilation and filtration. See six key diligence questions below. First, two definitions for those who might want a “refresher” (ha ha…pun intended ;)) ➡️ VENTILATION – the provision of *fresh air* to indoor spaces; and ➡️ FILTRATION – the removal of disease-causing particles from indoor air Now onto the six key questions….. Read more…
A: Two priorities: ventilation and filtration. See six key diligence questions below. First, two definitions for those who might want a “refresher” (ha ha…pun intended ;)) ➡️ VENTILATION – the provision of *fresh air* to indoor spaces; and ➡️ FILTRATION – the removal of disease-causing particles from indoor air Now onto the six key questions….. Read more…
