Q: What can I share with Dear Pandemic on Giving Tuesday?
Uncategorized
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: Support for the work of Those Nerdy Girls comes in many forms. We hope you will participate in this season of giving with a gift to Dear Pandemic. Here are a few ideas on our wish list! ** Financial Gifts Dear Pandemic isn’t going anywhere. While our work was born in a moment of Read more…
Healthy Diet & Exercise vs. COVID Vaccination? Try both!
General Health Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
We’re hearing so many people repeat this line: “just eat well and exercise, that’s the best prevention for COVID-19!” Is this true? Healthy diet and exercise *are* good for your health! Unfortunately, they do not really prevent COVID. The best prevention for COVID-19 is to be vaccinated. If you do get COVID, being vaccinated is Read more…
Omicron – Blip or Blow-up?
COVID Variants Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
******UPDATE, 1:05 pm EST, 11/27/21: New cases are being reported in other countries. We can expect more of the same as surveillance goes into overdrive. I keep reminding myself that science doesn’t move at the speed of the news cycle. So we won’t know for a while which details are signal and which are noise. Read more…
How do COVID-19 Viral Vector Vaccines Work?
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Weakened adenoviruses can be used to deliver instructions to make the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein, educating the immune system and preparing it for future encounters with SARS-CoV-2. The Johnson & Johnson, Astrazeneca, and the Sputnik V vaccines all use adenovirus vector technology. Watch another incredible video from The Vaccine Makers Project (VMP) for this beautiful visualization Read more…
Could Luvox help me recover from COVID-19?
Treatments
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: Maybe. Maybe not. The evidence is promising, but we still need more information. ⬇️ Read on for the why, what we know, and what we don’t yet know. WHY THIS WORKS? Recently, people have focused on using medications that already exist to help treat people who have COVID-19 and help them get better sooner. Read more…
Do I really need a COVID booster dose if I am young and healthy?
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Q: Boosters are now available in the U.S. for everyone aged 18+. Do I really need a COVID booster dose if I am young and healthy? A: 🎱 Signs point to yes. TL;DR: New evidence suggest 3rd doses boost protection beyond levels of the original 2 doses, even in healthy younger people. COVID-19 vaccine development Read more…
Have you heard anything about when boosters might be approved for children ages 12 to 17?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: No Melissa, we haven’t heard anything about boosters coming for children aged 12-17 in the United States. But the magic 8-ball says it’s coming soon. 🎱 “Booster” vaccines remind our immune systems what the bad guy looks like, and they’re often used in cases where the initial introduction doesn’t make a very strong impression. Read more…
If my child is almost 12 years old, should I wait for the higher dose?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
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. We are still getting this question a lot, so a reminder that vaccine dosage is based on the amount needed to stimulate a sufficient immune Read more…
Los efectos secundarios que proceden luego de la vacunación contra COVID-19
Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
Importante información de la Organizació Mundial de la Salud y la Organización Panamerica de la Salud sobre los efectos secundarios que proceden luego de la vacunación contra COVID-19. Y usted, ya se vacunó? https://fb.watch/9o11aAc5mf/ Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
Is it safe to attend holiday gatherings with family who are absolutely against any COVID-19 mitigation efforts?
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: A layered approach to protecting yourself and others is your best bet to make it safer. TL; DR Maximize the number of attendees who are vaccinated, encourage people to rapid-test before the event, consider wearing a high-quality mask, improve indoor air ventilation and/or eat outdoors, and get tested again after the event. Many of Read more…
💥BIG NEWS: Health Canada approved the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for kids 5-11.💥
Families/Kids Vaccines
Health Canada statement: “After a thorough and independent scientific review of the evidence, the department has determined that the benefits of this vaccine for children between five and 11 years of age outweigh the risks”. The case for vaccinating kids rests on three pillars: ➡️ The vaccine protects kids very well. In the Phase Read more…
💥 BREAKING NEWS: FDA OK’S BOOSTER SHOTS FOR ALL ADULTS 💥
Vaccines
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
Here’s the TL;DR from CNBC: “Key points: ➡️ The CDC still has to authorize distribution of the booster doses before people can start receiving the shots, which could start this weekend. ➡️ The CDC’s independent panel of vaccine experts is scheduled to meet on Friday to review the new data. ➡️ CDC Director Rochelle Walensky Read more…
So wild deer are widely infected with the virus that causes COVID-19… what does that mean for hunters?
Staying Safe
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Content warning: if the details of deer hunting are not your thing, you’ll want to skip this one. ___________________ A: Short answer: Deer hunters should wear an N95 mask or respirator while shooting and handling your kill. Wear eye protection and gloves when dressing and butchering. Treat the lungs like a biohazard. Use more care Read more…
Standing Strong for Science: Needed now more than ever
The need for reliable health information is greater than ever, and Those Nerdy Girls are here to deliver trustworthy, evidence-based insights to communities everywhere. Every donation makes a difference. Will you stand strong for science with us? Thank you for supporting a healthier, informed future for all.
A: Support for the work of Those Nerdy Girls comes in many forms. We hope you will participate in this season of giving with a gift to Dear Pandemic. Here are a few ideas on our wish list! ** Financial Gifts Dear Pandemic isn’t going anywhere. While our work was born in a moment of Read more…
Healthy Diet & Exercise vs. COVID Vaccination? Try both!
General Health Uncertainty and Misinformation VaccinesMalia Jones, PhD MPH
We’re hearing so many people repeat this line: “just eat well and exercise, that’s the best prevention for COVID-19!” Is this true? Healthy diet and exercise *are* good for your health! Unfortunately, they do not really prevent COVID. The best prevention for COVID-19 is to be vaccinated. If you do get COVID, being vaccinated is Read more…
Omicron – Blip or Blow-up?
COVID Variants Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
******UPDATE, 1:05 pm EST, 11/27/21: New cases are being reported in other countries. We can expect more of the same as surveillance goes into overdrive. I keep reminding myself that science doesn’t move at the speed of the news cycle. So we won’t know for a while which details are signal and which are noise. Read more…
How do COVID-19 Viral Vector Vaccines Work?
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Weakened adenoviruses can be used to deliver instructions to make the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein, educating the immune system and preparing it for future encounters with SARS-CoV-2. The Johnson & Johnson, Astrazeneca, and the Sputnik V vaccines all use adenovirus vector technology. Watch another incredible video from The Vaccine Makers Project (VMP) for this beautiful visualization Read more…
Could Luvox help me recover from COVID-19?
Treatments
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: Maybe. Maybe not. The evidence is promising, but we still need more information. ⬇️ Read on for the why, what we know, and what we don’t yet know. WHY THIS WORKS? Recently, people have focused on using medications that already exist to help treat people who have COVID-19 and help them get better sooner. Read more…
Do I really need a COVID booster dose if I am young and healthy?
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Q: Boosters are now available in the U.S. for everyone aged 18+. Do I really need a COVID booster dose if I am young and healthy? A: 🎱 Signs point to yes. TL;DR: New evidence suggest 3rd doses boost protection beyond levels of the original 2 doses, even in healthy younger people. COVID-19 vaccine development Read more…
Have you heard anything about when boosters might be approved for children ages 12 to 17?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: No Melissa, we haven’t heard anything about boosters coming for children aged 12-17 in the United States. But the magic 8-ball says it’s coming soon. 🎱 “Booster” vaccines remind our immune systems what the bad guy looks like, and they’re often used in cases where the initial introduction doesn’t make a very strong impression. Read more…
If my child is almost 12 years old, should I wait for the higher dose?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
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. We are still getting this question a lot, so a reminder that vaccine dosage is based on the amount needed to stimulate a sufficient immune Read more…
Los efectos secundarios que proceden luego de la vacunación contra COVID-19
Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
Importante información de la Organizació Mundial de la Salud y la Organización Panamerica de la Salud sobre los efectos secundarios que proceden luego de la vacunación contra COVID-19. Y usted, ya se vacunó? https://fb.watch/9o11aAc5mf/ Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
Is it safe to attend holiday gatherings with family who are absolutely against any COVID-19 mitigation efforts?
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: A layered approach to protecting yourself and others is your best bet to make it safer. TL; DR Maximize the number of attendees who are vaccinated, encourage people to rapid-test before the event, consider wearing a high-quality mask, improve indoor air ventilation and/or eat outdoors, and get tested again after the event. Many of Read more…
💥BIG NEWS: Health Canada approved the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for kids 5-11.💥
Families/Kids Vaccines
Health Canada statement: “After a thorough and independent scientific review of the evidence, the department has determined that the benefits of this vaccine for children between five and 11 years of age outweigh the risks”. The case for vaccinating kids rests on three pillars: ➡️ The vaccine protects kids very well. In the Phase Read more…
💥 BREAKING NEWS: FDA OK’S BOOSTER SHOTS FOR ALL ADULTS 💥
Vaccines
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
Here’s the TL;DR from CNBC: “Key points: ➡️ The CDC still has to authorize distribution of the booster doses before people can start receiving the shots, which could start this weekend. ➡️ The CDC’s independent panel of vaccine experts is scheduled to meet on Friday to review the new data. ➡️ CDC Director Rochelle Walensky Read more…
So wild deer are widely infected with the virus that causes COVID-19… what does that mean for hunters?
Staying Safe
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Content warning: if the details of deer hunting are not your thing, you’ll want to skip this one. ___________________ A: Short answer: Deer hunters should wear an N95 mask or respirator while shooting and handling your kill. Wear eye protection and gloves when dressing and butchering. Treat the lungs like a biohazard. Use more care Read more…
Standing Strong for Science: Needed now more than ever
The need for reliable health information is greater than ever, and Those Nerdy Girls are here to deliver trustworthy, evidence-based insights to communities everywhere. Every donation makes a difference. Will you stand strong for science with us? Thank you for supporting a healthier, informed future for all.
We’re hearing so many people repeat this line: “just eat well and exercise, that’s the best prevention for COVID-19!” Is this true? Healthy diet and exercise *are* good for your health! Unfortunately, they do not really prevent COVID. The best prevention for COVID-19 is to be vaccinated. If you do get COVID, being vaccinated is Read more…
Omicron – Blip or Blow-up?
COVID Variants Uncertainty and MisinformationLindsey Leininger, PhD MA
******UPDATE, 1:05 pm EST, 11/27/21: New cases are being reported in other countries. We can expect more of the same as surveillance goes into overdrive. I keep reminding myself that science doesn’t move at the speed of the news cycle. So we won’t know for a while which details are signal and which are noise. Read more…
How do COVID-19 Viral Vector Vaccines Work?
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Weakened adenoviruses can be used to deliver instructions to make the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein, educating the immune system and preparing it for future encounters with SARS-CoV-2. The Johnson & Johnson, Astrazeneca, and the Sputnik V vaccines all use adenovirus vector technology. Watch another incredible video from The Vaccine Makers Project (VMP) for this beautiful visualization Read more…
Could Luvox help me recover from COVID-19?
Treatments
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: Maybe. Maybe not. The evidence is promising, but we still need more information. ⬇️ Read on for the why, what we know, and what we don’t yet know. WHY THIS WORKS? Recently, people have focused on using medications that already exist to help treat people who have COVID-19 and help them get better sooner. Read more…
Do I really need a COVID booster dose if I am young and healthy?
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Q: Boosters are now available in the U.S. for everyone aged 18+. Do I really need a COVID booster dose if I am young and healthy? A: 🎱 Signs point to yes. TL;DR: New evidence suggest 3rd doses boost protection beyond levels of the original 2 doses, even in healthy younger people. COVID-19 vaccine development Read more…
Have you heard anything about when boosters might be approved for children ages 12 to 17?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: No Melissa, we haven’t heard anything about boosters coming for children aged 12-17 in the United States. But the magic 8-ball says it’s coming soon. 🎱 “Booster” vaccines remind our immune systems what the bad guy looks like, and they’re often used in cases where the initial introduction doesn’t make a very strong impression. Read more…
If my child is almost 12 years old, should I wait for the higher dose?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
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. We are still getting this question a lot, so a reminder that vaccine dosage is based on the amount needed to stimulate a sufficient immune Read more…
Los efectos secundarios que proceden luego de la vacunación contra COVID-19
Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
Importante información de la Organizació Mundial de la Salud y la Organización Panamerica de la Salud sobre los efectos secundarios que proceden luego de la vacunación contra COVID-19. Y usted, ya se vacunó? https://fb.watch/9o11aAc5mf/ Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
Is it safe to attend holiday gatherings with family who are absolutely against any COVID-19 mitigation efforts?
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: A layered approach to protecting yourself and others is your best bet to make it safer. TL; DR Maximize the number of attendees who are vaccinated, encourage people to rapid-test before the event, consider wearing a high-quality mask, improve indoor air ventilation and/or eat outdoors, and get tested again after the event. Many of Read more…
💥BIG NEWS: Health Canada approved the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for kids 5-11.💥
Families/Kids Vaccines
Health Canada statement: “After a thorough and independent scientific review of the evidence, the department has determined that the benefits of this vaccine for children between five and 11 years of age outweigh the risks”. The case for vaccinating kids rests on three pillars: ➡️ The vaccine protects kids very well. In the Phase Read more…
💥 BREAKING NEWS: FDA OK’S BOOSTER SHOTS FOR ALL ADULTS 💥
Vaccines
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
Here’s the TL;DR from CNBC: “Key points: ➡️ The CDC still has to authorize distribution of the booster doses before people can start receiving the shots, which could start this weekend. ➡️ The CDC’s independent panel of vaccine experts is scheduled to meet on Friday to review the new data. ➡️ CDC Director Rochelle Walensky Read more…
So wild deer are widely infected with the virus that causes COVID-19… what does that mean for hunters?
Staying Safe
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Content warning: if the details of deer hunting are not your thing, you’ll want to skip this one. ___________________ A: Short answer: Deer hunters should wear an N95 mask or respirator while shooting and handling your kill. Wear eye protection and gloves when dressing and butchering. Treat the lungs like a biohazard. Use more care Read more…
Standing Strong for Science: Needed now more than ever
The need for reliable health information is greater than ever, and Those Nerdy Girls are here to deliver trustworthy, evidence-based insights to communities everywhere. Every donation makes a difference. Will you stand strong for science with us? Thank you for supporting a healthier, informed future for all.
******UPDATE, 1:05 pm EST, 11/27/21: New cases are being reported in other countries. We can expect more of the same as surveillance goes into overdrive. I keep reminding myself that science doesn’t move at the speed of the news cycle. So we won’t know for a while which details are signal and which are noise. Read more…
How do COVID-19 Viral Vector Vaccines Work?
VaccinesJennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Weakened adenoviruses can be used to deliver instructions to make the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein, educating the immune system and preparing it for future encounters with SARS-CoV-2. The Johnson & Johnson, Astrazeneca, and the Sputnik V vaccines all use adenovirus vector technology. Watch another incredible video from The Vaccine Makers Project (VMP) for this beautiful visualization Read more…
Could Luvox help me recover from COVID-19?
Treatments
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: Maybe. Maybe not. The evidence is promising, but we still need more information. ⬇️ Read on for the why, what we know, and what we don’t yet know. WHY THIS WORKS? Recently, people have focused on using medications that already exist to help treat people who have COVID-19 and help them get better sooner. Read more…
Do I really need a COVID booster dose if I am young and healthy?
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Q: Boosters are now available in the U.S. for everyone aged 18+. Do I really need a COVID booster dose if I am young and healthy? A: 🎱 Signs point to yes. TL;DR: New evidence suggest 3rd doses boost protection beyond levels of the original 2 doses, even in healthy younger people. COVID-19 vaccine development Read more…
Have you heard anything about when boosters might be approved for children ages 12 to 17?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: No Melissa, we haven’t heard anything about boosters coming for children aged 12-17 in the United States. But the magic 8-ball says it’s coming soon. 🎱 “Booster” vaccines remind our immune systems what the bad guy looks like, and they’re often used in cases where the initial introduction doesn’t make a very strong impression. Read more…
If my child is almost 12 years old, should I wait for the higher dose?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
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. We are still getting this question a lot, so a reminder that vaccine dosage is based on the amount needed to stimulate a sufficient immune Read more…
Los efectos secundarios que proceden luego de la vacunación contra COVID-19
Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
Importante información de la Organizació Mundial de la Salud y la Organización Panamerica de la Salud sobre los efectos secundarios que proceden luego de la vacunación contra COVID-19. Y usted, ya se vacunó? https://fb.watch/9o11aAc5mf/ Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
Is it safe to attend holiday gatherings with family who are absolutely against any COVID-19 mitigation efforts?
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: A layered approach to protecting yourself and others is your best bet to make it safer. TL; DR Maximize the number of attendees who are vaccinated, encourage people to rapid-test before the event, consider wearing a high-quality mask, improve indoor air ventilation and/or eat outdoors, and get tested again after the event. Many of Read more…
💥BIG NEWS: Health Canada approved the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for kids 5-11.💥
Families/Kids Vaccines
Health Canada statement: “After a thorough and independent scientific review of the evidence, the department has determined that the benefits of this vaccine for children between five and 11 years of age outweigh the risks”. The case for vaccinating kids rests on three pillars: ➡️ The vaccine protects kids very well. In the Phase Read more…
💥 BREAKING NEWS: FDA OK’S BOOSTER SHOTS FOR ALL ADULTS 💥
Vaccines
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
Here’s the TL;DR from CNBC: “Key points: ➡️ The CDC still has to authorize distribution of the booster doses before people can start receiving the shots, which could start this weekend. ➡️ The CDC’s independent panel of vaccine experts is scheduled to meet on Friday to review the new data. ➡️ CDC Director Rochelle Walensky Read more…
So wild deer are widely infected with the virus that causes COVID-19… what does that mean for hunters?
Staying Safe
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Content warning: if the details of deer hunting are not your thing, you’ll want to skip this one. ___________________ A: Short answer: Deer hunters should wear an N95 mask or respirator while shooting and handling your kill. Wear eye protection and gloves when dressing and butchering. Treat the lungs like a biohazard. Use more care Read more…
Standing Strong for Science: Needed now more than ever
The need for reliable health information is greater than ever, and Those Nerdy Girls are here to deliver trustworthy, evidence-based insights to communities everywhere. Every donation makes a difference. Will you stand strong for science with us? Thank you for supporting a healthier, informed future for all.
Weakened adenoviruses can be used to deliver instructions to make the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein, educating the immune system and preparing it for future encounters with SARS-CoV-2. The Johnson & Johnson, Astrazeneca, and the Sputnik V vaccines all use adenovirus vector technology. Watch another incredible video from The Vaccine Makers Project (VMP) for this beautiful visualization Read more…
Could Luvox help me recover from COVID-19?
TreatmentsAparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: Maybe. Maybe not. The evidence is promising, but we still need more information. ⬇️ Read on for the why, what we know, and what we don’t yet know. WHY THIS WORKS? Recently, people have focused on using medications that already exist to help treat people who have COVID-19 and help them get better sooner. Read more…
Do I really need a COVID booster dose if I am young and healthy?
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Q: Boosters are now available in the U.S. for everyone aged 18+. Do I really need a COVID booster dose if I am young and healthy? A: 🎱 Signs point to yes. TL;DR: New evidence suggest 3rd doses boost protection beyond levels of the original 2 doses, even in healthy younger people. COVID-19 vaccine development Read more…
Have you heard anything about when boosters might be approved for children ages 12 to 17?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: No Melissa, we haven’t heard anything about boosters coming for children aged 12-17 in the United States. But the magic 8-ball says it’s coming soon. 🎱 “Booster” vaccines remind our immune systems what the bad guy looks like, and they’re often used in cases where the initial introduction doesn’t make a very strong impression. Read more…
If my child is almost 12 years old, should I wait for the higher dose?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
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. We are still getting this question a lot, so a reminder that vaccine dosage is based on the amount needed to stimulate a sufficient immune Read more…
Los efectos secundarios que proceden luego de la vacunación contra COVID-19
Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
Importante información de la Organizació Mundial de la Salud y la Organización Panamerica de la Salud sobre los efectos secundarios que proceden luego de la vacunación contra COVID-19. Y usted, ya se vacunó? https://fb.watch/9o11aAc5mf/ Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
Is it safe to attend holiday gatherings with family who are absolutely against any COVID-19 mitigation efforts?
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: A layered approach to protecting yourself and others is your best bet to make it safer. TL; DR Maximize the number of attendees who are vaccinated, encourage people to rapid-test before the event, consider wearing a high-quality mask, improve indoor air ventilation and/or eat outdoors, and get tested again after the event. Many of Read more…
💥BIG NEWS: Health Canada approved the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for kids 5-11.💥
Families/Kids Vaccines
Health Canada statement: “After a thorough and independent scientific review of the evidence, the department has determined that the benefits of this vaccine for children between five and 11 years of age outweigh the risks”. The case for vaccinating kids rests on three pillars: ➡️ The vaccine protects kids very well. In the Phase Read more…
💥 BREAKING NEWS: FDA OK’S BOOSTER SHOTS FOR ALL ADULTS 💥
Vaccines
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
Here’s the TL;DR from CNBC: “Key points: ➡️ The CDC still has to authorize distribution of the booster doses before people can start receiving the shots, which could start this weekend. ➡️ The CDC’s independent panel of vaccine experts is scheduled to meet on Friday to review the new data. ➡️ CDC Director Rochelle Walensky Read more…
So wild deer are widely infected with the virus that causes COVID-19… what does that mean for hunters?
Staying Safe
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Content warning: if the details of deer hunting are not your thing, you’ll want to skip this one. ___________________ A: Short answer: Deer hunters should wear an N95 mask or respirator while shooting and handling your kill. Wear eye protection and gloves when dressing and butchering. Treat the lungs like a biohazard. Use more care Read more…
Standing Strong for Science: Needed now more than ever
The need for reliable health information is greater than ever, and Those Nerdy Girls are here to deliver trustworthy, evidence-based insights to communities everywhere. Every donation makes a difference. Will you stand strong for science with us? Thank you for supporting a healthier, informed future for all.
A: Maybe. Maybe not. The evidence is promising, but we still need more information. ⬇️ Read on for the why, what we know, and what we don’t yet know. WHY THIS WORKS? Recently, people have focused on using medications that already exist to help treat people who have COVID-19 and help them get better sooner. Read more…
Do I really need a COVID booster dose if I am young and healthy?
VaccinesJennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Q: Boosters are now available in the U.S. for everyone aged 18+. Do I really need a COVID booster dose if I am young and healthy? A: 🎱 Signs point to yes. TL;DR: New evidence suggest 3rd doses boost protection beyond levels of the original 2 doses, even in healthy younger people. COVID-19 vaccine development Read more…
Have you heard anything about when boosters might be approved for children ages 12 to 17?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: No Melissa, we haven’t heard anything about boosters coming for children aged 12-17 in the United States. But the magic 8-ball says it’s coming soon. 🎱 “Booster” vaccines remind our immune systems what the bad guy looks like, and they’re often used in cases where the initial introduction doesn’t make a very strong impression. Read more…
If my child is almost 12 years old, should I wait for the higher dose?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
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. We are still getting this question a lot, so a reminder that vaccine dosage is based on the amount needed to stimulate a sufficient immune Read more…
Los efectos secundarios que proceden luego de la vacunación contra COVID-19
Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
Importante información de la Organizació Mundial de la Salud y la Organización Panamerica de la Salud sobre los efectos secundarios que proceden luego de la vacunación contra COVID-19. Y usted, ya se vacunó? https://fb.watch/9o11aAc5mf/ Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
Is it safe to attend holiday gatherings with family who are absolutely against any COVID-19 mitigation efforts?
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: A layered approach to protecting yourself and others is your best bet to make it safer. TL; DR Maximize the number of attendees who are vaccinated, encourage people to rapid-test before the event, consider wearing a high-quality mask, improve indoor air ventilation and/or eat outdoors, and get tested again after the event. Many of Read more…
💥BIG NEWS: Health Canada approved the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for kids 5-11.💥
Families/Kids Vaccines
Health Canada statement: “After a thorough and independent scientific review of the evidence, the department has determined that the benefits of this vaccine for children between five and 11 years of age outweigh the risks”. The case for vaccinating kids rests on three pillars: ➡️ The vaccine protects kids very well. In the Phase Read more…
💥 BREAKING NEWS: FDA OK’S BOOSTER SHOTS FOR ALL ADULTS 💥
Vaccines
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
Here’s the TL;DR from CNBC: “Key points: ➡️ The CDC still has to authorize distribution of the booster doses before people can start receiving the shots, which could start this weekend. ➡️ The CDC’s independent panel of vaccine experts is scheduled to meet on Friday to review the new data. ➡️ CDC Director Rochelle Walensky Read more…
So wild deer are widely infected with the virus that causes COVID-19… what does that mean for hunters?
Staying Safe
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Content warning: if the details of deer hunting are not your thing, you’ll want to skip this one. ___________________ A: Short answer: Deer hunters should wear an N95 mask or respirator while shooting and handling your kill. Wear eye protection and gloves when dressing and butchering. Treat the lungs like a biohazard. Use more care Read more…
Standing Strong for Science: Needed now more than ever
The need for reliable health information is greater than ever, and Those Nerdy Girls are here to deliver trustworthy, evidence-based insights to communities everywhere. Every donation makes a difference. Will you stand strong for science with us? Thank you for supporting a healthier, informed future for all.
Q: Boosters are now available in the U.S. for everyone aged 18+. Do I really need a COVID booster dose if I am young and healthy? A: 🎱 Signs point to yes. TL;DR: New evidence suggest 3rd doses boost protection beyond levels of the original 2 doses, even in healthy younger people. COVID-19 vaccine development Read more…
Have you heard anything about when boosters might be approved for children ages 12 to 17?
Families/Kids VaccinesMalia Jones, PhD MPH
A: No Melissa, we haven’t heard anything about boosters coming for children aged 12-17 in the United States. But the magic 8-ball says it’s coming soon. 🎱 “Booster” vaccines remind our immune systems what the bad guy looks like, and they’re often used in cases where the initial introduction doesn’t make a very strong impression. Read more…
If my child is almost 12 years old, should I wait for the higher dose?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
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. We are still getting this question a lot, so a reminder that vaccine dosage is based on the amount needed to stimulate a sufficient immune Read more…
Los efectos secundarios que proceden luego de la vacunación contra COVID-19
Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
Importante información de la Organizació Mundial de la Salud y la Organización Panamerica de la Salud sobre los efectos secundarios que proceden luego de la vacunación contra COVID-19. Y usted, ya se vacunó? https://fb.watch/9o11aAc5mf/ Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
Is it safe to attend holiday gatherings with family who are absolutely against any COVID-19 mitigation efforts?
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: A layered approach to protecting yourself and others is your best bet to make it safer. TL; DR Maximize the number of attendees who are vaccinated, encourage people to rapid-test before the event, consider wearing a high-quality mask, improve indoor air ventilation and/or eat outdoors, and get tested again after the event. Many of Read more…
💥BIG NEWS: Health Canada approved the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for kids 5-11.💥
Families/Kids Vaccines
Health Canada statement: “After a thorough and independent scientific review of the evidence, the department has determined that the benefits of this vaccine for children between five and 11 years of age outweigh the risks”. The case for vaccinating kids rests on three pillars: ➡️ The vaccine protects kids very well. In the Phase Read more…
💥 BREAKING NEWS: FDA OK’S BOOSTER SHOTS FOR ALL ADULTS 💥
Vaccines
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
Here’s the TL;DR from CNBC: “Key points: ➡️ The CDC still has to authorize distribution of the booster doses before people can start receiving the shots, which could start this weekend. ➡️ The CDC’s independent panel of vaccine experts is scheduled to meet on Friday to review the new data. ➡️ CDC Director Rochelle Walensky Read more…
So wild deer are widely infected with the virus that causes COVID-19… what does that mean for hunters?
Staying Safe
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Content warning: if the details of deer hunting are not your thing, you’ll want to skip this one. ___________________ A: Short answer: Deer hunters should wear an N95 mask or respirator while shooting and handling your kill. Wear eye protection and gloves when dressing and butchering. Treat the lungs like a biohazard. Use more care Read more…
Standing Strong for Science: Needed now more than ever
The need for reliable health information is greater than ever, and Those Nerdy Girls are here to deliver trustworthy, evidence-based insights to communities everywhere. Every donation makes a difference. Will you stand strong for science with us? Thank you for supporting a healthier, informed future for all.
A: No Melissa, we haven’t heard anything about boosters coming for children aged 12-17 in the United States. But the magic 8-ball says it’s coming soon. 🎱 “Booster” vaccines remind our immune systems what the bad guy looks like, and they’re often used in cases where the initial introduction doesn’t make a very strong impression. Read more…
If my child is almost 12 years old, should I wait for the higher dose?
Families/Kids VaccinesJennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
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. We are still getting this question a lot, so a reminder that vaccine dosage is based on the amount needed to stimulate a sufficient immune Read more…
Los efectos secundarios que proceden luego de la vacunación contra COVID-19
Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
Importante información de la Organizació Mundial de la Salud y la Organización Panamerica de la Salud sobre los efectos secundarios que proceden luego de la vacunación contra COVID-19. Y usted, ya se vacunó? https://fb.watch/9o11aAc5mf/ Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
Is it safe to attend holiday gatherings with family who are absolutely against any COVID-19 mitigation efforts?
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: A layered approach to protecting yourself and others is your best bet to make it safer. TL; DR Maximize the number of attendees who are vaccinated, encourage people to rapid-test before the event, consider wearing a high-quality mask, improve indoor air ventilation and/or eat outdoors, and get tested again after the event. Many of Read more…
💥BIG NEWS: Health Canada approved the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for kids 5-11.💥
Families/Kids Vaccines
Health Canada statement: “After a thorough and independent scientific review of the evidence, the department has determined that the benefits of this vaccine for children between five and 11 years of age outweigh the risks”. The case for vaccinating kids rests on three pillars: ➡️ The vaccine protects kids very well. In the Phase Read more…
💥 BREAKING NEWS: FDA OK’S BOOSTER SHOTS FOR ALL ADULTS 💥
Vaccines
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
Here’s the TL;DR from CNBC: “Key points: ➡️ The CDC still has to authorize distribution of the booster doses before people can start receiving the shots, which could start this weekend. ➡️ The CDC’s independent panel of vaccine experts is scheduled to meet on Friday to review the new data. ➡️ CDC Director Rochelle Walensky Read more…
So wild deer are widely infected with the virus that causes COVID-19… what does that mean for hunters?
Staying Safe
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Content warning: if the details of deer hunting are not your thing, you’ll want to skip this one. ___________________ A: Short answer: Deer hunters should wear an N95 mask or respirator while shooting and handling your kill. Wear eye protection and gloves when dressing and butchering. Treat the lungs like a biohazard. Use more care Read more…
Standing Strong for Science: Needed now more than ever
The need for reliable health information is greater than ever, and Those Nerdy Girls are here to deliver trustworthy, evidence-based insights to communities everywhere. Every donation makes a difference. Will you stand strong for science with us? Thank you for supporting a healthier, informed future for all.
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. We are still getting this question a lot, so a reminder that vaccine dosage is based on the amount needed to stimulate a sufficient immune Read more…
Los efectos secundarios que proceden luego de la vacunación contra COVID-19
VaccinesTita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
Importante información de la Organizació Mundial de la Salud y la Organización Panamerica de la Salud sobre los efectos secundarios que proceden luego de la vacunación contra COVID-19. Y usted, ya se vacunó? https://fb.watch/9o11aAc5mf/ Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
Is it safe to attend holiday gatherings with family who are absolutely against any COVID-19 mitigation efforts?
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: A layered approach to protecting yourself and others is your best bet to make it safer. TL; DR Maximize the number of attendees who are vaccinated, encourage people to rapid-test before the event, consider wearing a high-quality mask, improve indoor air ventilation and/or eat outdoors, and get tested again after the event. Many of Read more…
💥BIG NEWS: Health Canada approved the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for kids 5-11.💥
Families/Kids Vaccines
Health Canada statement: “After a thorough and independent scientific review of the evidence, the department has determined that the benefits of this vaccine for children between five and 11 years of age outweigh the risks”. The case for vaccinating kids rests on three pillars: ➡️ The vaccine protects kids very well. In the Phase Read more…
💥 BREAKING NEWS: FDA OK’S BOOSTER SHOTS FOR ALL ADULTS 💥
Vaccines
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
Here’s the TL;DR from CNBC: “Key points: ➡️ The CDC still has to authorize distribution of the booster doses before people can start receiving the shots, which could start this weekend. ➡️ The CDC’s independent panel of vaccine experts is scheduled to meet on Friday to review the new data. ➡️ CDC Director Rochelle Walensky Read more…
So wild deer are widely infected with the virus that causes COVID-19… what does that mean for hunters?
Staying Safe
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Content warning: if the details of deer hunting are not your thing, you’ll want to skip this one. ___________________ A: Short answer: Deer hunters should wear an N95 mask or respirator while shooting and handling your kill. Wear eye protection and gloves when dressing and butchering. Treat the lungs like a biohazard. Use more care Read more…
Standing Strong for Science: Needed now more than ever
The need for reliable health information is greater than ever, and Those Nerdy Girls are here to deliver trustworthy, evidence-based insights to communities everywhere. Every donation makes a difference. Will you stand strong for science with us? Thank you for supporting a healthier, informed future for all.
Importante información de la Organizació Mundial de la Salud y la Organización Panamerica de la Salud sobre los efectos secundarios que proceden luego de la vacunación contra COVID-19. Y usted, ya se vacunó? https://fb.watch/9o11aAc5mf/ Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
Is it safe to attend holiday gatherings with family who are absolutely against any COVID-19 mitigation efforts?
Families/Kids Staying SafeAmanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: A layered approach to protecting yourself and others is your best bet to make it safer. TL; DR Maximize the number of attendees who are vaccinated, encourage people to rapid-test before the event, consider wearing a high-quality mask, improve indoor air ventilation and/or eat outdoors, and get tested again after the event. Many of Read more…
💥BIG NEWS: Health Canada approved the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for kids 5-11.💥
Families/Kids Vaccines
Health Canada statement: “After a thorough and independent scientific review of the evidence, the department has determined that the benefits of this vaccine for children between five and 11 years of age outweigh the risks”. The case for vaccinating kids rests on three pillars: ➡️ The vaccine protects kids very well. In the Phase Read more…
💥 BREAKING NEWS: FDA OK’S BOOSTER SHOTS FOR ALL ADULTS 💥
Vaccines
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
Here’s the TL;DR from CNBC: “Key points: ➡️ The CDC still has to authorize distribution of the booster doses before people can start receiving the shots, which could start this weekend. ➡️ The CDC’s independent panel of vaccine experts is scheduled to meet on Friday to review the new data. ➡️ CDC Director Rochelle Walensky Read more…
So wild deer are widely infected with the virus that causes COVID-19… what does that mean for hunters?
Staying Safe
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Content warning: if the details of deer hunting are not your thing, you’ll want to skip this one. ___________________ A: Short answer: Deer hunters should wear an N95 mask or respirator while shooting and handling your kill. Wear eye protection and gloves when dressing and butchering. Treat the lungs like a biohazard. Use more care Read more…
A: A layered approach to protecting yourself and others is your best bet to make it safer. TL; DR Maximize the number of attendees who are vaccinated, encourage people to rapid-test before the event, consider wearing a high-quality mask, improve indoor air ventilation and/or eat outdoors, and get tested again after the event. Many of Read more…
💥BIG NEWS: Health Canada approved the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for kids 5-11.💥
Families/Kids VaccinesHealth Canada statement: “After a thorough and independent scientific review of the evidence, the department has determined that the benefits of this vaccine for children between five and 11 years of age outweigh the risks”. The case for vaccinating kids rests on three pillars: ➡️ The vaccine protects kids very well. In the Phase Read more…
💥 BREAKING NEWS: FDA OK’S BOOSTER SHOTS FOR ALL ADULTS 💥
VaccinesLindsey Leininger, PhD MA
Here’s the TL;DR from CNBC: “Key points: ➡️ The CDC still has to authorize distribution of the booster doses before people can start receiving the shots, which could start this weekend. ➡️ The CDC’s independent panel of vaccine experts is scheduled to meet on Friday to review the new data. ➡️ CDC Director Rochelle Walensky Read more…
So wild deer are widely infected with the virus that causes COVID-19… what does that mean for hunters?
Staying Safe
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Content warning: if the details of deer hunting are not your thing, you’ll want to skip this one. ___________________ A: Short answer: Deer hunters should wear an N95 mask or respirator while shooting and handling your kill. Wear eye protection and gloves when dressing and butchering. Treat the lungs like a biohazard. Use more care Read more…
Here’s the TL;DR from CNBC: “Key points: ➡️ The CDC still has to authorize distribution of the booster doses before people can start receiving the shots, which could start this weekend. ➡️ The CDC’s independent panel of vaccine experts is scheduled to meet on Friday to review the new data. ➡️ CDC Director Rochelle Walensky Read more…
So wild deer are widely infected with the virus that causes COVID-19… what does that mean for hunters?
Staying SafeMalia Jones, PhD MPH
Content warning: if the details of deer hunting are not your thing, you’ll want to skip this one. ___________________ A: Short answer: Deer hunters should wear an N95 mask or respirator while shooting and handling your kill. Wear eye protection and gloves when dressing and butchering. Treat the lungs like a biohazard. Use more care Read more…
Content warning: if the details of deer hunting are not your thing, you’ll want to skip this one. ___________________ A: Short answer: Deer hunters should wear an N95 mask or respirator while shooting and handling your kill. Wear eye protection and gloves when dressing and butchering. Treat the lungs like a biohazard. Use more care Read more…
Standing Strong for Science: Needed now more than ever
The need for reliable health information is greater than ever, and Those Nerdy Girls are here to deliver trustworthy, evidence-based insights to communities everywhere. Every donation makes a difference. Will you stand strong for science with us? Thank you for supporting a healthier, informed future for all.