What should I do if I lose my COVID vaccination card?
Vaccines
Gretchen Peterson, Chief Operations Officer
With Pfizer boosters now approved for certain groups in the U.S., this question has been popping up in our Question Box on the Dear Pandemic website. Some tips! (for U.S. residents) 💉 What if I got my shot at a pharmacy? Contact the provider who gave you the shot. Most vaccine providers do keep a Read more…
Who is eligible for a third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine?
Vaccines
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett, a leading coronavirus researcher, kindly made this fantastic flow chart while preparing breakfast after a busy week of decisions in the US. The chart quickly summarizes who is eligible for a third dose of Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine at this time. More information and decisions are expected in the weeks to come about Read more…
Should I take a COVID-19 rapid antigen test? Part 1 in a Series
Testing and Contact Tracing
Chana Davis, PhD
Should I take a rapid antigen test before visiting a vulnerable person (e.g. an immunocompromised parent)? What about before hosting a gathering or attending a big event? The short answer: Yes, yes, and yes! ⌛ Shortest post ever. JK. There is always nuance to consider when we talk about testing, because no test is perfect. Read more…
Boosters for Pfizer/BioNTech approved for large group of Americans.
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
DC Director overrules ACIP and also includes those at high risk due to occupational exposures. Update from this week’s ACIP meeting: ➡️ ACIP recommended 3rd doses for Pfizer/BioNTech recipients 65+ more than 6 months past their 2nd dose, and for persons 18-64 with underlying medical conditions. ➡️ ACIP voted NO on boosters based on occupational Read more…
Masks can be worn safely by most children.
Families/Kids Infection and Spread Masks School Staying Safe
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
😷 Reminder: Masks can be worn safely by most children. There are very few reasons for children to be exempt from wearing a mask in school. 😶🌫️ There is a lot of confusion around who can qualify for a medical exemption from a mask, especially as children are getting back to school. Many hospitals and Read more…
Why do children have less severe COVID-19 than adults?
Biology/Immunity Families/Kids Vaccines
Vijaya Knight, MD PhD (D)ABMLI
A: A better innate immune response may explain milder COVID-19 disease in kids, but they still CAN and DO get infected and transmit SARS-CoV-2, especially the more transmissible Delta variant. 👉🏽 TL;DR. Children have fewer ACE2 receptors, a more robust innate immune system, and produce more anti-viral proteins (like type 1 interferons) than adults. These Read more…
WHAT the heck is going on with booster shots?!
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Booster doses are coming soon for older adults in the U.S. and U.K who are 6 months past their 2nd dose. If you’re having a hard time keeping up with the data and discussion around 3rd doses or booster shots of the COVID-19 vaccines, you’re not alone! (And what’s the differences between a booster Read more…
BIG NEWS: Pfizer reports out on vaccine data for kids 5-11
Families/Kids Vaccines
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
💥 BIG NEWS: Pfizer reports out on vaccine data for kids 5-11 💥 And the data look good! Here’s the punchline via CNBC: ” Pfizer and BioNTech’s Covid vaccine is safe and appears to generate a robust immune response in a clinical trial of kids 5 to 11, the drugmakers announced. The companies tested a Read more…
Roughly 1 in every 500 Americans has died of COVID-19.
Data and Metrics
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
As the official U.S. COVID-19 death toll passed 663,000 this past week, this means that roughly 1 in every 500 Americans has died of COVID-19. Sadly, as we wrote about last week, this number is likely an *underestimate* of the actual death toll. It also obscures social disparities in the burden of COVID-19 mortality. For Read more…
What counts as being exposed to COVID-19?
Infection and Spread Testing and Contact Tracing
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
If my mom went to the hair salon on Thursday (hair stylist was masked, mom wasn’t) and her hair stylist developed COVID-19 symptoms on Saturday, then I saw my mom (outside, not distanced or masked) on Sunday, am I exposed and should I get tested? A: We get it, figuring out when and if to Read more…
Most people can safely get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A quick reminder: Most people can safely get the COVID-19 vaccine. 🙋 So who qualifies for a medical exemption from the vaccine? ✔️ Many people have received the COVID-19 vaccine at the time of this writing (200 million with at least one dose in the U.S.). There are no medical conditions that prevent people from Read more…
I have COVID-19. What should I do to take care of myself?
Clinical Symptoms
Maya Clark-Cutaia, PhD
A: Here are some self-care tips from our visiting scholar, Dr. Maya Clark-Cutaia. Dr. Clark-Cutaia is a nurse practitioner and researcher who has triaged thousands of patients experiencing COVID-19 symptoms in the last 18 months. Perhaps you are experiencing fevers, cough, shortness of breath, congestion, headache, sore throat. Maybe you have some nausea or diarrhea. Read more…
ICUs in Critical Condition
Data and Metrics
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
/* This is NOT a drill : ICUs in critical condition */ 🏥 1 in 4 U.S. hospitals report worrisome ICU bed occupancy levels, up from 1 in 10 from June As AP reports, “a maxed-out ICU can become a staffing and logistical nightmare.” Staff shortages are particularly acute in many places. At one hospital Read more…
Can I get a flu shot and a COVID-19 vaccine at the same time?
Vaccines
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: YES! It is common to receive multiple vaccines at the same time. In fact, vaccines such as a TDAP include three different vaccinations in one shot (Tetanus, Diptheria, and Pertussis in case you were wondering.) So why the change in guidance now? The CDC updated their guidance on August 31st removing the recommendation to 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.
With Pfizer boosters now approved for certain groups in the U.S., this question has been popping up in our Question Box on the Dear Pandemic website. Some tips! (for U.S. residents) 💉 What if I got my shot at a pharmacy? Contact the provider who gave you the shot. Most vaccine providers do keep a Read more…
Who is eligible for a third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine?
VaccinesAshley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett, a leading coronavirus researcher, kindly made this fantastic flow chart while preparing breakfast after a busy week of decisions in the US. The chart quickly summarizes who is eligible for a third dose of Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine at this time. More information and decisions are expected in the weeks to come about Read more…
Should I take a COVID-19 rapid antigen test? Part 1 in a Series
Testing and Contact Tracing
Chana Davis, PhD
Should I take a rapid antigen test before visiting a vulnerable person (e.g. an immunocompromised parent)? What about before hosting a gathering or attending a big event? The short answer: Yes, yes, and yes! ⌛ Shortest post ever. JK. There is always nuance to consider when we talk about testing, because no test is perfect. Read more…
Boosters for Pfizer/BioNTech approved for large group of Americans.
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
DC Director overrules ACIP and also includes those at high risk due to occupational exposures. Update from this week’s ACIP meeting: ➡️ ACIP recommended 3rd doses for Pfizer/BioNTech recipients 65+ more than 6 months past their 2nd dose, and for persons 18-64 with underlying medical conditions. ➡️ ACIP voted NO on boosters based on occupational Read more…
Masks can be worn safely by most children.
Families/Kids Infection and Spread Masks School Staying Safe
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
😷 Reminder: Masks can be worn safely by most children. There are very few reasons for children to be exempt from wearing a mask in school. 😶🌫️ There is a lot of confusion around who can qualify for a medical exemption from a mask, especially as children are getting back to school. Many hospitals and Read more…
Why do children have less severe COVID-19 than adults?
Biology/Immunity Families/Kids Vaccines
Vijaya Knight, MD PhD (D)ABMLI
A: A better innate immune response may explain milder COVID-19 disease in kids, but they still CAN and DO get infected and transmit SARS-CoV-2, especially the more transmissible Delta variant. 👉🏽 TL;DR. Children have fewer ACE2 receptors, a more robust innate immune system, and produce more anti-viral proteins (like type 1 interferons) than adults. These Read more…
WHAT the heck is going on with booster shots?!
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Booster doses are coming soon for older adults in the U.S. and U.K who are 6 months past their 2nd dose. If you’re having a hard time keeping up with the data and discussion around 3rd doses or booster shots of the COVID-19 vaccines, you’re not alone! (And what’s the differences between a booster Read more…
BIG NEWS: Pfizer reports out on vaccine data for kids 5-11
Families/Kids Vaccines
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
💥 BIG NEWS: Pfizer reports out on vaccine data for kids 5-11 💥 And the data look good! Here’s the punchline via CNBC: ” Pfizer and BioNTech’s Covid vaccine is safe and appears to generate a robust immune response in a clinical trial of kids 5 to 11, the drugmakers announced. The companies tested a Read more…
Roughly 1 in every 500 Americans has died of COVID-19.
Data and Metrics
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
As the official U.S. COVID-19 death toll passed 663,000 this past week, this means that roughly 1 in every 500 Americans has died of COVID-19. Sadly, as we wrote about last week, this number is likely an *underestimate* of the actual death toll. It also obscures social disparities in the burden of COVID-19 mortality. For Read more…
What counts as being exposed to COVID-19?
Infection and Spread Testing and Contact Tracing
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
If my mom went to the hair salon on Thursday (hair stylist was masked, mom wasn’t) and her hair stylist developed COVID-19 symptoms on Saturday, then I saw my mom (outside, not distanced or masked) on Sunday, am I exposed and should I get tested? A: We get it, figuring out when and if to Read more…
Most people can safely get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A quick reminder: Most people can safely get the COVID-19 vaccine. 🙋 So who qualifies for a medical exemption from the vaccine? ✔️ Many people have received the COVID-19 vaccine at the time of this writing (200 million with at least one dose in the U.S.). There are no medical conditions that prevent people from Read more…
I have COVID-19. What should I do to take care of myself?
Clinical Symptoms
Maya Clark-Cutaia, PhD
A: Here are some self-care tips from our visiting scholar, Dr. Maya Clark-Cutaia. Dr. Clark-Cutaia is a nurse practitioner and researcher who has triaged thousands of patients experiencing COVID-19 symptoms in the last 18 months. Perhaps you are experiencing fevers, cough, shortness of breath, congestion, headache, sore throat. Maybe you have some nausea or diarrhea. Read more…
ICUs in Critical Condition
Data and Metrics
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
/* This is NOT a drill : ICUs in critical condition */ 🏥 1 in 4 U.S. hospitals report worrisome ICU bed occupancy levels, up from 1 in 10 from June As AP reports, “a maxed-out ICU can become a staffing and logistical nightmare.” Staff shortages are particularly acute in many places. At one hospital Read more…
Can I get a flu shot and a COVID-19 vaccine at the same time?
Vaccines
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: YES! It is common to receive multiple vaccines at the same time. In fact, vaccines such as a TDAP include three different vaccinations in one shot (Tetanus, Diptheria, and Pertussis in case you were wondering.) So why the change in guidance now? The CDC updated their guidance on August 31st removing the recommendation to 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.
Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett, a leading coronavirus researcher, kindly made this fantastic flow chart while preparing breakfast after a busy week of decisions in the US. The chart quickly summarizes who is eligible for a third dose of Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine at this time. More information and decisions are expected in the weeks to come about Read more…
Should I take a COVID-19 rapid antigen test? Part 1 in a Series
Testing and Contact TracingChana Davis, PhD
Should I take a rapid antigen test before visiting a vulnerable person (e.g. an immunocompromised parent)? What about before hosting a gathering or attending a big event? The short answer: Yes, yes, and yes! ⌛ Shortest post ever. JK. There is always nuance to consider when we talk about testing, because no test is perfect. Read more…
Boosters for Pfizer/BioNTech approved for large group of Americans.
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
DC Director overrules ACIP and also includes those at high risk due to occupational exposures. Update from this week’s ACIP meeting: ➡️ ACIP recommended 3rd doses for Pfizer/BioNTech recipients 65+ more than 6 months past their 2nd dose, and for persons 18-64 with underlying medical conditions. ➡️ ACIP voted NO on boosters based on occupational Read more…
Masks can be worn safely by most children.
Families/Kids Infection and Spread Masks School Staying Safe
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
😷 Reminder: Masks can be worn safely by most children. There are very few reasons for children to be exempt from wearing a mask in school. 😶🌫️ There is a lot of confusion around who can qualify for a medical exemption from a mask, especially as children are getting back to school. Many hospitals and Read more…
Why do children have less severe COVID-19 than adults?
Biology/Immunity Families/Kids Vaccines
Vijaya Knight, MD PhD (D)ABMLI
A: A better innate immune response may explain milder COVID-19 disease in kids, but they still CAN and DO get infected and transmit SARS-CoV-2, especially the more transmissible Delta variant. 👉🏽 TL;DR. Children have fewer ACE2 receptors, a more robust innate immune system, and produce more anti-viral proteins (like type 1 interferons) than adults. These Read more…
WHAT the heck is going on with booster shots?!
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Booster doses are coming soon for older adults in the U.S. and U.K who are 6 months past their 2nd dose. If you’re having a hard time keeping up with the data and discussion around 3rd doses or booster shots of the COVID-19 vaccines, you’re not alone! (And what’s the differences between a booster Read more…
BIG NEWS: Pfizer reports out on vaccine data for kids 5-11
Families/Kids Vaccines
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
💥 BIG NEWS: Pfizer reports out on vaccine data for kids 5-11 💥 And the data look good! Here’s the punchline via CNBC: ” Pfizer and BioNTech’s Covid vaccine is safe and appears to generate a robust immune response in a clinical trial of kids 5 to 11, the drugmakers announced. The companies tested a Read more…
Roughly 1 in every 500 Americans has died of COVID-19.
Data and Metrics
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
As the official U.S. COVID-19 death toll passed 663,000 this past week, this means that roughly 1 in every 500 Americans has died of COVID-19. Sadly, as we wrote about last week, this number is likely an *underestimate* of the actual death toll. It also obscures social disparities in the burden of COVID-19 mortality. For Read more…
What counts as being exposed to COVID-19?
Infection and Spread Testing and Contact Tracing
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
If my mom went to the hair salon on Thursday (hair stylist was masked, mom wasn’t) and her hair stylist developed COVID-19 symptoms on Saturday, then I saw my mom (outside, not distanced or masked) on Sunday, am I exposed and should I get tested? A: We get it, figuring out when and if to Read more…
Most people can safely get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A quick reminder: Most people can safely get the COVID-19 vaccine. 🙋 So who qualifies for a medical exemption from the vaccine? ✔️ Many people have received the COVID-19 vaccine at the time of this writing (200 million with at least one dose in the U.S.). There are no medical conditions that prevent people from Read more…
I have COVID-19. What should I do to take care of myself?
Clinical Symptoms
Maya Clark-Cutaia, PhD
A: Here are some self-care tips from our visiting scholar, Dr. Maya Clark-Cutaia. Dr. Clark-Cutaia is a nurse practitioner and researcher who has triaged thousands of patients experiencing COVID-19 symptoms in the last 18 months. Perhaps you are experiencing fevers, cough, shortness of breath, congestion, headache, sore throat. Maybe you have some nausea or diarrhea. Read more…
ICUs in Critical Condition
Data and Metrics
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
/* This is NOT a drill : ICUs in critical condition */ 🏥 1 in 4 U.S. hospitals report worrisome ICU bed occupancy levels, up from 1 in 10 from June As AP reports, “a maxed-out ICU can become a staffing and logistical nightmare.” Staff shortages are particularly acute in many places. At one hospital Read more…
Can I get a flu shot and a COVID-19 vaccine at the same time?
Vaccines
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: YES! It is common to receive multiple vaccines at the same time. In fact, vaccines such as a TDAP include three different vaccinations in one shot (Tetanus, Diptheria, and Pertussis in case you were wondering.) So why the change in guidance now? The CDC updated their guidance on August 31st removing the recommendation to 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.
Should I take a rapid antigen test before visiting a vulnerable person (e.g. an immunocompromised parent)? What about before hosting a gathering or attending a big event? The short answer: Yes, yes, and yes! ⌛ Shortest post ever. JK. There is always nuance to consider when we talk about testing, because no test is perfect. Read more…
Boosters for Pfizer/BioNTech approved for large group of Americans.
VaccinesJennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
DC Director overrules ACIP and also includes those at high risk due to occupational exposures. Update from this week’s ACIP meeting: ➡️ ACIP recommended 3rd doses for Pfizer/BioNTech recipients 65+ more than 6 months past their 2nd dose, and for persons 18-64 with underlying medical conditions. ➡️ ACIP voted NO on boosters based on occupational Read more…
Masks can be worn safely by most children.
Families/Kids Infection and Spread Masks School Staying Safe
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
😷 Reminder: Masks can be worn safely by most children. There are very few reasons for children to be exempt from wearing a mask in school. 😶🌫️ There is a lot of confusion around who can qualify for a medical exemption from a mask, especially as children are getting back to school. Many hospitals and Read more…
Why do children have less severe COVID-19 than adults?
Biology/Immunity Families/Kids Vaccines
Vijaya Knight, MD PhD (D)ABMLI
A: A better innate immune response may explain milder COVID-19 disease in kids, but they still CAN and DO get infected and transmit SARS-CoV-2, especially the more transmissible Delta variant. 👉🏽 TL;DR. Children have fewer ACE2 receptors, a more robust innate immune system, and produce more anti-viral proteins (like type 1 interferons) than adults. These Read more…
WHAT the heck is going on with booster shots?!
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Booster doses are coming soon for older adults in the U.S. and U.K who are 6 months past their 2nd dose. If you’re having a hard time keeping up with the data and discussion around 3rd doses or booster shots of the COVID-19 vaccines, you’re not alone! (And what’s the differences between a booster Read more…
BIG NEWS: Pfizer reports out on vaccine data for kids 5-11
Families/Kids Vaccines
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
💥 BIG NEWS: Pfizer reports out on vaccine data for kids 5-11 💥 And the data look good! Here’s the punchline via CNBC: ” Pfizer and BioNTech’s Covid vaccine is safe and appears to generate a robust immune response in a clinical trial of kids 5 to 11, the drugmakers announced. The companies tested a Read more…
Roughly 1 in every 500 Americans has died of COVID-19.
Data and Metrics
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
As the official U.S. COVID-19 death toll passed 663,000 this past week, this means that roughly 1 in every 500 Americans has died of COVID-19. Sadly, as we wrote about last week, this number is likely an *underestimate* of the actual death toll. It also obscures social disparities in the burden of COVID-19 mortality. For Read more…
What counts as being exposed to COVID-19?
Infection and Spread Testing and Contact Tracing
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
If my mom went to the hair salon on Thursday (hair stylist was masked, mom wasn’t) and her hair stylist developed COVID-19 symptoms on Saturday, then I saw my mom (outside, not distanced or masked) on Sunday, am I exposed and should I get tested? A: We get it, figuring out when and if to Read more…
Most people can safely get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A quick reminder: Most people can safely get the COVID-19 vaccine. 🙋 So who qualifies for a medical exemption from the vaccine? ✔️ Many people have received the COVID-19 vaccine at the time of this writing (200 million with at least one dose in the U.S.). There are no medical conditions that prevent people from Read more…
I have COVID-19. What should I do to take care of myself?
Clinical Symptoms
Maya Clark-Cutaia, PhD
A: Here are some self-care tips from our visiting scholar, Dr. Maya Clark-Cutaia. Dr. Clark-Cutaia is a nurse practitioner and researcher who has triaged thousands of patients experiencing COVID-19 symptoms in the last 18 months. Perhaps you are experiencing fevers, cough, shortness of breath, congestion, headache, sore throat. Maybe you have some nausea or diarrhea. Read more…
ICUs in Critical Condition
Data and Metrics
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
/* This is NOT a drill : ICUs in critical condition */ 🏥 1 in 4 U.S. hospitals report worrisome ICU bed occupancy levels, up from 1 in 10 from June As AP reports, “a maxed-out ICU can become a staffing and logistical nightmare.” Staff shortages are particularly acute in many places. At one hospital Read more…
Can I get a flu shot and a COVID-19 vaccine at the same time?
Vaccines
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: YES! It is common to receive multiple vaccines at the same time. In fact, vaccines such as a TDAP include three different vaccinations in one shot (Tetanus, Diptheria, and Pertussis in case you were wondering.) So why the change in guidance now? The CDC updated their guidance on August 31st removing the recommendation to 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.
DC Director overrules ACIP and also includes those at high risk due to occupational exposures. Update from this week’s ACIP meeting: ➡️ ACIP recommended 3rd doses for Pfizer/BioNTech recipients 65+ more than 6 months past their 2nd dose, and for persons 18-64 with underlying medical conditions. ➡️ ACIP voted NO on boosters based on occupational Read more…
Masks can be worn safely by most children.
Families/Kids Infection and Spread Masks School Staying SafeAparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
😷 Reminder: Masks can be worn safely by most children. There are very few reasons for children to be exempt from wearing a mask in school. 😶🌫️ There is a lot of confusion around who can qualify for a medical exemption from a mask, especially as children are getting back to school. Many hospitals and Read more…
Why do children have less severe COVID-19 than adults?
Biology/Immunity Families/Kids Vaccines
Vijaya Knight, MD PhD (D)ABMLI
A: A better innate immune response may explain milder COVID-19 disease in kids, but they still CAN and DO get infected and transmit SARS-CoV-2, especially the more transmissible Delta variant. 👉🏽 TL;DR. Children have fewer ACE2 receptors, a more robust innate immune system, and produce more anti-viral proteins (like type 1 interferons) than adults. These Read more…
WHAT the heck is going on with booster shots?!
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Booster doses are coming soon for older adults in the U.S. and U.K who are 6 months past their 2nd dose. If you’re having a hard time keeping up with the data and discussion around 3rd doses or booster shots of the COVID-19 vaccines, you’re not alone! (And what’s the differences between a booster Read more…
BIG NEWS: Pfizer reports out on vaccine data for kids 5-11
Families/Kids Vaccines
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
💥 BIG NEWS: Pfizer reports out on vaccine data for kids 5-11 💥 And the data look good! Here’s the punchline via CNBC: ” Pfizer and BioNTech’s Covid vaccine is safe and appears to generate a robust immune response in a clinical trial of kids 5 to 11, the drugmakers announced. The companies tested a Read more…
Roughly 1 in every 500 Americans has died of COVID-19.
Data and Metrics
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
As the official U.S. COVID-19 death toll passed 663,000 this past week, this means that roughly 1 in every 500 Americans has died of COVID-19. Sadly, as we wrote about last week, this number is likely an *underestimate* of the actual death toll. It also obscures social disparities in the burden of COVID-19 mortality. For Read more…
What counts as being exposed to COVID-19?
Infection and Spread Testing and Contact Tracing
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
If my mom went to the hair salon on Thursday (hair stylist was masked, mom wasn’t) and her hair stylist developed COVID-19 symptoms on Saturday, then I saw my mom (outside, not distanced or masked) on Sunday, am I exposed and should I get tested? A: We get it, figuring out when and if to Read more…
Most people can safely get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A quick reminder: Most people can safely get the COVID-19 vaccine. 🙋 So who qualifies for a medical exemption from the vaccine? ✔️ Many people have received the COVID-19 vaccine at the time of this writing (200 million with at least one dose in the U.S.). There are no medical conditions that prevent people from Read more…
I have COVID-19. What should I do to take care of myself?
Clinical Symptoms
Maya Clark-Cutaia, PhD
A: Here are some self-care tips from our visiting scholar, Dr. Maya Clark-Cutaia. Dr. Clark-Cutaia is a nurse practitioner and researcher who has triaged thousands of patients experiencing COVID-19 symptoms in the last 18 months. Perhaps you are experiencing fevers, cough, shortness of breath, congestion, headache, sore throat. Maybe you have some nausea or diarrhea. Read more…
ICUs in Critical Condition
Data and Metrics
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
/* This is NOT a drill : ICUs in critical condition */ 🏥 1 in 4 U.S. hospitals report worrisome ICU bed occupancy levels, up from 1 in 10 from June As AP reports, “a maxed-out ICU can become a staffing and logistical nightmare.” Staff shortages are particularly acute in many places. At one hospital Read more…
Can I get a flu shot and a COVID-19 vaccine at the same time?
Vaccines
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: YES! It is common to receive multiple vaccines at the same time. In fact, vaccines such as a TDAP include three different vaccinations in one shot (Tetanus, Diptheria, and Pertussis in case you were wondering.) So why the change in guidance now? The CDC updated their guidance on August 31st removing the recommendation to 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.
😷 Reminder: Masks can be worn safely by most children. There are very few reasons for children to be exempt from wearing a mask in school. 😶🌫️ There is a lot of confusion around who can qualify for a medical exemption from a mask, especially as children are getting back to school. Many hospitals and Read more…
Why do children have less severe COVID-19 than adults?
Biology/Immunity Families/Kids VaccinesVijaya Knight, MD PhD (D)ABMLI
A: A better innate immune response may explain milder COVID-19 disease in kids, but they still CAN and DO get infected and transmit SARS-CoV-2, especially the more transmissible Delta variant. 👉🏽 TL;DR. Children have fewer ACE2 receptors, a more robust innate immune system, and produce more anti-viral proteins (like type 1 interferons) than adults. These Read more…
WHAT the heck is going on with booster shots?!
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Booster doses are coming soon for older adults in the U.S. and U.K who are 6 months past their 2nd dose. If you’re having a hard time keeping up with the data and discussion around 3rd doses or booster shots of the COVID-19 vaccines, you’re not alone! (And what’s the differences between a booster Read more…
BIG NEWS: Pfizer reports out on vaccine data for kids 5-11
Families/Kids Vaccines
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
💥 BIG NEWS: Pfizer reports out on vaccine data for kids 5-11 💥 And the data look good! Here’s the punchline via CNBC: ” Pfizer and BioNTech’s Covid vaccine is safe and appears to generate a robust immune response in a clinical trial of kids 5 to 11, the drugmakers announced. The companies tested a Read more…
Roughly 1 in every 500 Americans has died of COVID-19.
Data and Metrics
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
As the official U.S. COVID-19 death toll passed 663,000 this past week, this means that roughly 1 in every 500 Americans has died of COVID-19. Sadly, as we wrote about last week, this number is likely an *underestimate* of the actual death toll. It also obscures social disparities in the burden of COVID-19 mortality. For Read more…
What counts as being exposed to COVID-19?
Infection and Spread Testing and Contact Tracing
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
If my mom went to the hair salon on Thursday (hair stylist was masked, mom wasn’t) and her hair stylist developed COVID-19 symptoms on Saturday, then I saw my mom (outside, not distanced or masked) on Sunday, am I exposed and should I get tested? A: We get it, figuring out when and if to Read more…
Most people can safely get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A quick reminder: Most people can safely get the COVID-19 vaccine. 🙋 So who qualifies for a medical exemption from the vaccine? ✔️ Many people have received the COVID-19 vaccine at the time of this writing (200 million with at least one dose in the U.S.). There are no medical conditions that prevent people from Read more…
I have COVID-19. What should I do to take care of myself?
Clinical Symptoms
Maya Clark-Cutaia, PhD
A: Here are some self-care tips from our visiting scholar, Dr. Maya Clark-Cutaia. Dr. Clark-Cutaia is a nurse practitioner and researcher who has triaged thousands of patients experiencing COVID-19 symptoms in the last 18 months. Perhaps you are experiencing fevers, cough, shortness of breath, congestion, headache, sore throat. Maybe you have some nausea or diarrhea. Read more…
ICUs in Critical Condition
Data and Metrics
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
/* This is NOT a drill : ICUs in critical condition */ 🏥 1 in 4 U.S. hospitals report worrisome ICU bed occupancy levels, up from 1 in 10 from June As AP reports, “a maxed-out ICU can become a staffing and logistical nightmare.” Staff shortages are particularly acute in many places. At one hospital Read more…
Can I get a flu shot and a COVID-19 vaccine at the same time?
Vaccines
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: YES! It is common to receive multiple vaccines at the same time. In fact, vaccines such as a TDAP include three different vaccinations in one shot (Tetanus, Diptheria, and Pertussis in case you were wondering.) So why the change in guidance now? The CDC updated their guidance on August 31st removing the recommendation to 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: A better innate immune response may explain milder COVID-19 disease in kids, but they still CAN and DO get infected and transmit SARS-CoV-2, especially the more transmissible Delta variant. 👉🏽 TL;DR. Children have fewer ACE2 receptors, a more robust innate immune system, and produce more anti-viral proteins (like type 1 interferons) than adults. These Read more…
WHAT the heck is going on with booster shots?!
VaccinesJennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Booster doses are coming soon for older adults in the U.S. and U.K who are 6 months past their 2nd dose. If you’re having a hard time keeping up with the data and discussion around 3rd doses or booster shots of the COVID-19 vaccines, you’re not alone! (And what’s the differences between a booster Read more…
BIG NEWS: Pfizer reports out on vaccine data for kids 5-11
Families/Kids Vaccines
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
💥 BIG NEWS: Pfizer reports out on vaccine data for kids 5-11 💥 And the data look good! Here’s the punchline via CNBC: ” Pfizer and BioNTech’s Covid vaccine is safe and appears to generate a robust immune response in a clinical trial of kids 5 to 11, the drugmakers announced. The companies tested a Read more…
Roughly 1 in every 500 Americans has died of COVID-19.
Data and Metrics
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
As the official U.S. COVID-19 death toll passed 663,000 this past week, this means that roughly 1 in every 500 Americans has died of COVID-19. Sadly, as we wrote about last week, this number is likely an *underestimate* of the actual death toll. It also obscures social disparities in the burden of COVID-19 mortality. For Read more…
What counts as being exposed to COVID-19?
Infection and Spread Testing and Contact Tracing
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
If my mom went to the hair salon on Thursday (hair stylist was masked, mom wasn’t) and her hair stylist developed COVID-19 symptoms on Saturday, then I saw my mom (outside, not distanced or masked) on Sunday, am I exposed and should I get tested? A: We get it, figuring out when and if to Read more…
Most people can safely get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A quick reminder: Most people can safely get the COVID-19 vaccine. 🙋 So who qualifies for a medical exemption from the vaccine? ✔️ Many people have received the COVID-19 vaccine at the time of this writing (200 million with at least one dose in the U.S.). There are no medical conditions that prevent people from Read more…
I have COVID-19. What should I do to take care of myself?
Clinical Symptoms
Maya Clark-Cutaia, PhD
A: Here are some self-care tips from our visiting scholar, Dr. Maya Clark-Cutaia. Dr. Clark-Cutaia is a nurse practitioner and researcher who has triaged thousands of patients experiencing COVID-19 symptoms in the last 18 months. Perhaps you are experiencing fevers, cough, shortness of breath, congestion, headache, sore throat. Maybe you have some nausea or diarrhea. Read more…
ICUs in Critical Condition
Data and Metrics
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
/* This is NOT a drill : ICUs in critical condition */ 🏥 1 in 4 U.S. hospitals report worrisome ICU bed occupancy levels, up from 1 in 10 from June As AP reports, “a maxed-out ICU can become a staffing and logistical nightmare.” Staff shortages are particularly acute in many places. At one hospital Read more…
Can I get a flu shot and a COVID-19 vaccine at the same time?
Vaccines
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: YES! It is common to receive multiple vaccines at the same time. In fact, vaccines such as a TDAP include three different vaccinations in one shot (Tetanus, Diptheria, and Pertussis in case you were wondering.) So why the change in guidance now? The CDC updated their guidance on August 31st removing the recommendation to 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: Booster doses are coming soon for older adults in the U.S. and U.K who are 6 months past their 2nd dose. If you’re having a hard time keeping up with the data and discussion around 3rd doses or booster shots of the COVID-19 vaccines, you’re not alone! (And what’s the differences between a booster Read more…
BIG NEWS: Pfizer reports out on vaccine data for kids 5-11
Families/Kids VaccinesLindsey Leininger, PhD MA
💥 BIG NEWS: Pfizer reports out on vaccine data for kids 5-11 💥 And the data look good! Here’s the punchline via CNBC: ” Pfizer and BioNTech’s Covid vaccine is safe and appears to generate a robust immune response in a clinical trial of kids 5 to 11, the drugmakers announced. The companies tested a Read more…
Roughly 1 in every 500 Americans has died of COVID-19.
Data and Metrics
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
As the official U.S. COVID-19 death toll passed 663,000 this past week, this means that roughly 1 in every 500 Americans has died of COVID-19. Sadly, as we wrote about last week, this number is likely an *underestimate* of the actual death toll. It also obscures social disparities in the burden of COVID-19 mortality. For Read more…
What counts as being exposed to COVID-19?
Infection and Spread Testing and Contact Tracing
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
If my mom went to the hair salon on Thursday (hair stylist was masked, mom wasn’t) and her hair stylist developed COVID-19 symptoms on Saturday, then I saw my mom (outside, not distanced or masked) on Sunday, am I exposed and should I get tested? A: We get it, figuring out when and if to Read more…
Most people can safely get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A quick reminder: Most people can safely get the COVID-19 vaccine. 🙋 So who qualifies for a medical exemption from the vaccine? ✔️ Many people have received the COVID-19 vaccine at the time of this writing (200 million with at least one dose in the U.S.). There are no medical conditions that prevent people from Read more…
I have COVID-19. What should I do to take care of myself?
Clinical Symptoms
Maya Clark-Cutaia, PhD
A: Here are some self-care tips from our visiting scholar, Dr. Maya Clark-Cutaia. Dr. Clark-Cutaia is a nurse practitioner and researcher who has triaged thousands of patients experiencing COVID-19 symptoms in the last 18 months. Perhaps you are experiencing fevers, cough, shortness of breath, congestion, headache, sore throat. Maybe you have some nausea or diarrhea. Read more…
ICUs in Critical Condition
Data and Metrics
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
/* This is NOT a drill : ICUs in critical condition */ 🏥 1 in 4 U.S. hospitals report worrisome ICU bed occupancy levels, up from 1 in 10 from June As AP reports, “a maxed-out ICU can become a staffing and logistical nightmare.” Staff shortages are particularly acute in many places. At one hospital Read more…
Can I get a flu shot and a COVID-19 vaccine at the same time?
Vaccines
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: YES! It is common to receive multiple vaccines at the same time. In fact, vaccines such as a TDAP include three different vaccinations in one shot (Tetanus, Diptheria, and Pertussis in case you were wondering.) So why the change in guidance now? The CDC updated their guidance on August 31st removing the recommendation to 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.
💥 BIG NEWS: Pfizer reports out on vaccine data for kids 5-11 💥 And the data look good! Here’s the punchline via CNBC: ” Pfizer and BioNTech’s Covid vaccine is safe and appears to generate a robust immune response in a clinical trial of kids 5 to 11, the drugmakers announced. The companies tested a Read more…
Roughly 1 in every 500 Americans has died of COVID-19.
Data and MetricsJennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
As the official U.S. COVID-19 death toll passed 663,000 this past week, this means that roughly 1 in every 500 Americans has died of COVID-19. Sadly, as we wrote about last week, this number is likely an *underestimate* of the actual death toll. It also obscures social disparities in the burden of COVID-19 mortality. For Read more…
What counts as being exposed to COVID-19?
Infection and Spread Testing and Contact Tracing
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
If my mom went to the hair salon on Thursday (hair stylist was masked, mom wasn’t) and her hair stylist developed COVID-19 symptoms on Saturday, then I saw my mom (outside, not distanced or masked) on Sunday, am I exposed and should I get tested? A: We get it, figuring out when and if to Read more…
Most people can safely get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A quick reminder: Most people can safely get the COVID-19 vaccine. 🙋 So who qualifies for a medical exemption from the vaccine? ✔️ Many people have received the COVID-19 vaccine at the time of this writing (200 million with at least one dose in the U.S.). There are no medical conditions that prevent people from Read more…
I have COVID-19. What should I do to take care of myself?
Clinical Symptoms
Maya Clark-Cutaia, PhD
A: Here are some self-care tips from our visiting scholar, Dr. Maya Clark-Cutaia. Dr. Clark-Cutaia is a nurse practitioner and researcher who has triaged thousands of patients experiencing COVID-19 symptoms in the last 18 months. Perhaps you are experiencing fevers, cough, shortness of breath, congestion, headache, sore throat. Maybe you have some nausea or diarrhea. Read more…
ICUs in Critical Condition
Data and Metrics
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
/* This is NOT a drill : ICUs in critical condition */ 🏥 1 in 4 U.S. hospitals report worrisome ICU bed occupancy levels, up from 1 in 10 from June As AP reports, “a maxed-out ICU can become a staffing and logistical nightmare.” Staff shortages are particularly acute in many places. At one hospital Read more…
Can I get a flu shot and a COVID-19 vaccine at the same time?
Vaccines
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: YES! It is common to receive multiple vaccines at the same time. In fact, vaccines such as a TDAP include three different vaccinations in one shot (Tetanus, Diptheria, and Pertussis in case you were wondering.) So why the change in guidance now? The CDC updated their guidance on August 31st removing the recommendation to 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.
As the official U.S. COVID-19 death toll passed 663,000 this past week, this means that roughly 1 in every 500 Americans has died of COVID-19. Sadly, as we wrote about last week, this number is likely an *underestimate* of the actual death toll. It also obscures social disparities in the burden of COVID-19 mortality. For Read more…
What counts as being exposed to COVID-19?
Infection and Spread Testing and Contact TracingAmanda Simanek, PhD MPH
If my mom went to the hair salon on Thursday (hair stylist was masked, mom wasn’t) and her hair stylist developed COVID-19 symptoms on Saturday, then I saw my mom (outside, not distanced or masked) on Sunday, am I exposed and should I get tested? A: We get it, figuring out when and if to Read more…
Most people can safely get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A quick reminder: Most people can safely get the COVID-19 vaccine. 🙋 So who qualifies for a medical exemption from the vaccine? ✔️ Many people have received the COVID-19 vaccine at the time of this writing (200 million with at least one dose in the U.S.). There are no medical conditions that prevent people from Read more…
I have COVID-19. What should I do to take care of myself?
Clinical Symptoms
Maya Clark-Cutaia, PhD
A: Here are some self-care tips from our visiting scholar, Dr. Maya Clark-Cutaia. Dr. Clark-Cutaia is a nurse practitioner and researcher who has triaged thousands of patients experiencing COVID-19 symptoms in the last 18 months. Perhaps you are experiencing fevers, cough, shortness of breath, congestion, headache, sore throat. Maybe you have some nausea or diarrhea. Read more…
ICUs in Critical Condition
Data and Metrics
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
/* This is NOT a drill : ICUs in critical condition */ 🏥 1 in 4 U.S. hospitals report worrisome ICU bed occupancy levels, up from 1 in 10 from June As AP reports, “a maxed-out ICU can become a staffing and logistical nightmare.” Staff shortages are particularly acute in many places. At one hospital Read more…
Can I get a flu shot and a COVID-19 vaccine at the same time?
Vaccines
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: YES! It is common to receive multiple vaccines at the same time. In fact, vaccines such as a TDAP include three different vaccinations in one shot (Tetanus, Diptheria, and Pertussis in case you were wondering.) So why the change in guidance now? The CDC updated their guidance on August 31st removing the recommendation to 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.
If my mom went to the hair salon on Thursday (hair stylist was masked, mom wasn’t) and her hair stylist developed COVID-19 symptoms on Saturday, then I saw my mom (outside, not distanced or masked) on Sunday, am I exposed and should I get tested? A: We get it, figuring out when and if to Read more…
Most people can safely get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Uncertainty and Misinformation VaccinesAparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A quick reminder: Most people can safely get the COVID-19 vaccine. 🙋 So who qualifies for a medical exemption from the vaccine? ✔️ Many people have received the COVID-19 vaccine at the time of this writing (200 million with at least one dose in the U.S.). There are no medical conditions that prevent people from Read more…
I have COVID-19. What should I do to take care of myself?
Clinical Symptoms
Maya Clark-Cutaia, PhD
A: Here are some self-care tips from our visiting scholar, Dr. Maya Clark-Cutaia. Dr. Clark-Cutaia is a nurse practitioner and researcher who has triaged thousands of patients experiencing COVID-19 symptoms in the last 18 months. Perhaps you are experiencing fevers, cough, shortness of breath, congestion, headache, sore throat. Maybe you have some nausea or diarrhea. Read more…
ICUs in Critical Condition
Data and Metrics
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
/* This is NOT a drill : ICUs in critical condition */ 🏥 1 in 4 U.S. hospitals report worrisome ICU bed occupancy levels, up from 1 in 10 from June As AP reports, “a maxed-out ICU can become a staffing and logistical nightmare.” Staff shortages are particularly acute in many places. At one hospital Read more…
Can I get a flu shot and a COVID-19 vaccine at the same time?
Vaccines
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: YES! It is common to receive multiple vaccines at the same time. In fact, vaccines such as a TDAP include three different vaccinations in one shot (Tetanus, Diptheria, and Pertussis in case you were wondering.) So why the change in guidance now? The CDC updated their guidance on August 31st removing the recommendation to 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 quick reminder: Most people can safely get the COVID-19 vaccine. 🙋 So who qualifies for a medical exemption from the vaccine? ✔️ Many people have received the COVID-19 vaccine at the time of this writing (200 million with at least one dose in the U.S.). There are no medical conditions that prevent people from Read more…
I have COVID-19. What should I do to take care of myself?
Clinical SymptomsMaya Clark-Cutaia, PhD
A: Here are some self-care tips from our visiting scholar, Dr. Maya Clark-Cutaia. Dr. Clark-Cutaia is a nurse practitioner and researcher who has triaged thousands of patients experiencing COVID-19 symptoms in the last 18 months. Perhaps you are experiencing fevers, cough, shortness of breath, congestion, headache, sore throat. Maybe you have some nausea or diarrhea. Read more…
ICUs in Critical Condition
Data and Metrics
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
/* This is NOT a drill : ICUs in critical condition */ 🏥 1 in 4 U.S. hospitals report worrisome ICU bed occupancy levels, up from 1 in 10 from June As AP reports, “a maxed-out ICU can become a staffing and logistical nightmare.” Staff shortages are particularly acute in many places. At one hospital Read more…
Can I get a flu shot and a COVID-19 vaccine at the same time?
Vaccines
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: YES! It is common to receive multiple vaccines at the same time. In fact, vaccines such as a TDAP include three different vaccinations in one shot (Tetanus, Diptheria, and Pertussis in case you were wondering.) So why the change in guidance now? The CDC updated their guidance on August 31st removing the recommendation to Read more…
A: Here are some self-care tips from our visiting scholar, Dr. Maya Clark-Cutaia. Dr. Clark-Cutaia is a nurse practitioner and researcher who has triaged thousands of patients experiencing COVID-19 symptoms in the last 18 months. Perhaps you are experiencing fevers, cough, shortness of breath, congestion, headache, sore throat. Maybe you have some nausea or diarrhea. Read more…
ICUs in Critical Condition
Data and MetricsLindsey Leininger, PhD MA
/* This is NOT a drill : ICUs in critical condition */ 🏥 1 in 4 U.S. hospitals report worrisome ICU bed occupancy levels, up from 1 in 10 from June As AP reports, “a maxed-out ICU can become a staffing and logistical nightmare.” Staff shortages are particularly acute in many places. At one hospital Read more…
Can I get a flu shot and a COVID-19 vaccine at the same time?
Vaccines
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: YES! It is common to receive multiple vaccines at the same time. In fact, vaccines such as a TDAP include three different vaccinations in one shot (Tetanus, Diptheria, and Pertussis in case you were wondering.) So why the change in guidance now? The CDC updated their guidance on August 31st removing the recommendation to Read more…
/* This is NOT a drill : ICUs in critical condition */ 🏥 1 in 4 U.S. hospitals report worrisome ICU bed occupancy levels, up from 1 in 10 from June As AP reports, “a maxed-out ICU can become a staffing and logistical nightmare.” Staff shortages are particularly acute in many places. At one hospital Read more…
Can I get a flu shot and a COVID-19 vaccine at the same time?
VaccinesAshley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: YES! It is common to receive multiple vaccines at the same time. In fact, vaccines such as a TDAP include three different vaccinations in one shot (Tetanus, Diptheria, and Pertussis in case you were wondering.) So why the change in guidance now? The CDC updated their guidance on August 31st removing the recommendation to Read more…
A: YES! It is common to receive multiple vaccines at the same time. In fact, vaccines such as a TDAP include three different vaccinations in one shot (Tetanus, Diptheria, and Pertussis in case you were wondering.) So why the change in guidance now? The CDC updated their guidance on August 31st removing the recommendation to 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.