Are pets getting sick from COVID?
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL, DR. Yes, pets and other animals can get infected with the virus that causes COVID-19. Most of these pets that get sick with COVID-19 have mild illness and fully recover. However, people with COVID-19 should still act in a way to protect pets from infection. A recent study out of the UK demonstrated Read more…
How can I help my anxious child prepare for the COVID-19 vaccine?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
🛑 Stop. 🫁 Breathe. ✨Don’t Panic. ✔️ And then try a few of the tried and true strategies are here (with thanks and appreciation to Dr. Aparna’s former colleagues at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) for their guidance and training). 📅 The bottom line: It is all about the preparation! 1. Keep it simple Read more…
What are the side effects of COVID-19 vaccines in kids ages 5-11?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Chana Davis, PhD
A: The side effects from COVID-19 vaccines are similar to those from flu shots. The most common reactions are pain at the injection site, fatigue, and headache. Symptoms are typically mild to moderate and resolve in 1-2 days. Kids who had already been infected with COVID-19 tend to have fewer side effects. To understand what Read more…
Can kids get “Long Covid?”
Clinical Symptoms Families/Kids Long COVID
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Sadly, yes. Though we don’t know exactly how many kids who had COVID-19 will have prolonged symptoms (often called Long Covid), Long Covid is possible even in kids who had mild or asymptomatic infections. You might hear it called “Long Covid,” “Long Haul Covid,” or “Post-Covid Conditions.” All these names are talking about the Read more…
Pfizer-BioNTech’s FDA-approved vaccine, Comirnaty, *IS* available in the United States.
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Have you heard the latest social media rumor? Pfizer-BioNTech’s FDA-approved vaccine, Comirnaty, is not available in the United States/your state yet. True or false?! You guessed it–this is not true. And next time you run across something that smells a little fishy, don’t get caught! 🎣 Just google it followed by the words “fact check” Read more…
Those Nerdy Girls tackle your questions about vaccines for 5-11-yr-olds
Families/Kids Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Those Nerdy Girls Dr. Malia Jones, Dr. Aparna Kumar, Dr. Sarah Coles, and Dr. Chana Davis talk about the Pfizer vaccine for kids ages 5-11 which is now available in the United States. ➡️ Welcome, Intros, and chit chat (0:00-3:12) ➡️ Overview of the recommendation for the Pfizer vaccine in kids ages 5-11 (3:21-9:50) Related Read more…
Looking back: A year ago, Pfizer first released their clinical trial results for COVID-19 vaccine.
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
☀️ This is the kind of FB memory we like to see. We will never forget that Monday a year ago when Pfizer first released their clinical trial results showing a completely *stunning* >90% vaccine efficacy. There was not a dry Nerdy Girl eye to be found that evening. We knew then what we still Read more…
The United States recently surpassed 750,000 deaths from COVID.
Uncategorized
Joanna Dreifus, MPH
This past week brought us exciting news with the long-awaited emergency authorization of COVID vaccines for kids ages 5-11 in the United States. We know that many of our readers (and many of Those Nerdy Girls, too) are jubilant that their kids are finally eligible, and in fact some have already received their first doses! Read more…
🔥PFIZER COVID PILL ⬇️ HOSPITALIZATION RISK 89%🔥
Treatments
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
TGIF! We now have *TWO* successful COVID antiviral pills likely headed to market ASAP! From Pfizer’s CEO: “Today’s news is a real game-changer in the global efforts to halt the devastation of this pandemic. These data suggest that our oral antiviral candidate, if approved or authorized by regulatory authorities, has the potential to save patients’ Read more…
How can I spot misinformation?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Rachael Piltch-Loeb, PhD MSPH
A: It’s not easy and takes practice. The Nerdy Girls have some tips to help: 💡 First, it may be helpful to share what we mean when we say misinformation. Misinformation is information that is false, inaccurate, or misleading based on the best evidence at the time. Under the umbrella of misinformation, you may have Read more…
The FDA is underestimating the benefits of COVID vaccines for kids.
Families/Kids Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Many of us nerdy girls tuned in to watch the live feeds of the recent FDA and CDC advisory committee meetings, during which two different panels of experts discussed the lower-dose Pfizer vaccine against COVID-19 for kids ages 5-11. The FDA and CDC panels both evaluate risks and benefits of vaccines, but they take very Read more…
The CDC recommends the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for kids age 5-11!
Families/Kids Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (@CDC) is recommending the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for ALL KIDS age 5 to 11 following their Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) meeting on November 2nd. Big picture: The vaccine is safe and effective for these kids and clinicians are gearing up to start giving the vaccine Read more…
If my child is almost 12 years old, should I wait for the higher dose when the Pfizer vaccine for 5-11s is approved?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Don’t wait. Get the vaccine authorized for kids aged 5-11 years. TL; DR The lower dose produces a strong immune response in kids and may have fewer side effects. Here’s why getting the dose for kids that is based on their current age is recommended: 1. The immune response in kids is easily stimulated Read more…
Are you 1 in 5?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
➡️ 1 in 5 people live with a mental health condition in any year. Having a mental health condition not only increases the risk of having a physical illness, it also increases the risk of worse outcomes like hospitalization, complications from the illness, and death. This can happen with illnesses like COVID-19. The CDC has Read more…
A: TL, DR. Yes, pets and other animals can get infected with the virus that causes COVID-19. Most of these pets that get sick with COVID-19 have mild illness and fully recover. However, people with COVID-19 should still act in a way to protect pets from infection. A recent study out of the UK demonstrated Read more…
How can I help my anxious child prepare for the COVID-19 vaccine?
Families/Kids VaccinesAparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
🛑 Stop. 🫁 Breathe. ✨Don’t Panic. ✔️ And then try a few of the tried and true strategies are here (with thanks and appreciation to Dr. Aparna’s former colleagues at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) for their guidance and training). 📅 The bottom line: It is all about the preparation! 1. Keep it simple Read more…
What are the side effects of COVID-19 vaccines in kids ages 5-11?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Chana Davis, PhD
A: The side effects from COVID-19 vaccines are similar to those from flu shots. The most common reactions are pain at the injection site, fatigue, and headache. Symptoms are typically mild to moderate and resolve in 1-2 days. Kids who had already been infected with COVID-19 tend to have fewer side effects. To understand what Read more…
Can kids get “Long Covid?”
Clinical Symptoms Families/Kids Long COVID
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Sadly, yes. Though we don’t know exactly how many kids who had COVID-19 will have prolonged symptoms (often called Long Covid), Long Covid is possible even in kids who had mild or asymptomatic infections. You might hear it called “Long Covid,” “Long Haul Covid,” or “Post-Covid Conditions.” All these names are talking about the Read more…
Pfizer-BioNTech’s FDA-approved vaccine, Comirnaty, *IS* available in the United States.
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Have you heard the latest social media rumor? Pfizer-BioNTech’s FDA-approved vaccine, Comirnaty, is not available in the United States/your state yet. True or false?! You guessed it–this is not true. And next time you run across something that smells a little fishy, don’t get caught! 🎣 Just google it followed by the words “fact check” Read more…
Those Nerdy Girls tackle your questions about vaccines for 5-11-yr-olds
Families/Kids Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Those Nerdy Girls Dr. Malia Jones, Dr. Aparna Kumar, Dr. Sarah Coles, and Dr. Chana Davis talk about the Pfizer vaccine for kids ages 5-11 which is now available in the United States. ➡️ Welcome, Intros, and chit chat (0:00-3:12) ➡️ Overview of the recommendation for the Pfizer vaccine in kids ages 5-11 (3:21-9:50) Related Read more…
Looking back: A year ago, Pfizer first released their clinical trial results for COVID-19 vaccine.
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
☀️ This is the kind of FB memory we like to see. We will never forget that Monday a year ago when Pfizer first released their clinical trial results showing a completely *stunning* >90% vaccine efficacy. There was not a dry Nerdy Girl eye to be found that evening. We knew then what we still Read more…
The United States recently surpassed 750,000 deaths from COVID.
Uncategorized
Joanna Dreifus, MPH
This past week brought us exciting news with the long-awaited emergency authorization of COVID vaccines for kids ages 5-11 in the United States. We know that many of our readers (and many of Those Nerdy Girls, too) are jubilant that their kids are finally eligible, and in fact some have already received their first doses! Read more…
🔥PFIZER COVID PILL ⬇️ HOSPITALIZATION RISK 89%🔥
Treatments
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
TGIF! We now have *TWO* successful COVID antiviral pills likely headed to market ASAP! From Pfizer’s CEO: “Today’s news is a real game-changer in the global efforts to halt the devastation of this pandemic. These data suggest that our oral antiviral candidate, if approved or authorized by regulatory authorities, has the potential to save patients’ Read more…
How can I spot misinformation?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Rachael Piltch-Loeb, PhD MSPH
A: It’s not easy and takes practice. The Nerdy Girls have some tips to help: 💡 First, it may be helpful to share what we mean when we say misinformation. Misinformation is information that is false, inaccurate, or misleading based on the best evidence at the time. Under the umbrella of misinformation, you may have Read more…
The FDA is underestimating the benefits of COVID vaccines for kids.
Families/Kids Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Many of us nerdy girls tuned in to watch the live feeds of the recent FDA and CDC advisory committee meetings, during which two different panels of experts discussed the lower-dose Pfizer vaccine against COVID-19 for kids ages 5-11. The FDA and CDC panels both evaluate risks and benefits of vaccines, but they take very Read more…
The CDC recommends the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for kids age 5-11!
Families/Kids Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (@CDC) is recommending the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for ALL KIDS age 5 to 11 following their Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) meeting on November 2nd. Big picture: The vaccine is safe and effective for these kids and clinicians are gearing up to start giving the vaccine Read more…
If my child is almost 12 years old, should I wait for the higher dose when the Pfizer vaccine for 5-11s is approved?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Don’t wait. Get the vaccine authorized for kids aged 5-11 years. TL; DR The lower dose produces a strong immune response in kids and may have fewer side effects. Here’s why getting the dose for kids that is based on their current age is recommended: 1. The immune response in kids is easily stimulated Read more…
Are you 1 in 5?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
➡️ 1 in 5 people live with a mental health condition in any year. Having a mental health condition not only increases the risk of having a physical illness, it also increases the risk of worse outcomes like hospitalization, complications from the illness, and death. This can happen with illnesses like COVID-19. The CDC has Read more…
🛑 Stop. 🫁 Breathe. ✨Don’t Panic. ✔️ And then try a few of the tried and true strategies are here (with thanks and appreciation to Dr. Aparna’s former colleagues at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) for their guidance and training). 📅 The bottom line: It is all about the preparation! 1. Keep it simple Read more…
What are the side effects of COVID-19 vaccines in kids ages 5-11?
Families/Kids VaccinesChana Davis, PhD
A: The side effects from COVID-19 vaccines are similar to those from flu shots. The most common reactions are pain at the injection site, fatigue, and headache. Symptoms are typically mild to moderate and resolve in 1-2 days. Kids who had already been infected with COVID-19 tend to have fewer side effects. To understand what Read more…
Can kids get “Long Covid?”
Clinical Symptoms Families/Kids Long COVID
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Sadly, yes. Though we don’t know exactly how many kids who had COVID-19 will have prolonged symptoms (often called Long Covid), Long Covid is possible even in kids who had mild or asymptomatic infections. You might hear it called “Long Covid,” “Long Haul Covid,” or “Post-Covid Conditions.” All these names are talking about the Read more…
Pfizer-BioNTech’s FDA-approved vaccine, Comirnaty, *IS* available in the United States.
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Have you heard the latest social media rumor? Pfizer-BioNTech’s FDA-approved vaccine, Comirnaty, is not available in the United States/your state yet. True or false?! You guessed it–this is not true. And next time you run across something that smells a little fishy, don’t get caught! 🎣 Just google it followed by the words “fact check” Read more…
Those Nerdy Girls tackle your questions about vaccines for 5-11-yr-olds
Families/Kids Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Those Nerdy Girls Dr. Malia Jones, Dr. Aparna Kumar, Dr. Sarah Coles, and Dr. Chana Davis talk about the Pfizer vaccine for kids ages 5-11 which is now available in the United States. ➡️ Welcome, Intros, and chit chat (0:00-3:12) ➡️ Overview of the recommendation for the Pfizer vaccine in kids ages 5-11 (3:21-9:50) Related Read more…
Looking back: A year ago, Pfizer first released their clinical trial results for COVID-19 vaccine.
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
☀️ This is the kind of FB memory we like to see. We will never forget that Monday a year ago when Pfizer first released their clinical trial results showing a completely *stunning* >90% vaccine efficacy. There was not a dry Nerdy Girl eye to be found that evening. We knew then what we still Read more…
The United States recently surpassed 750,000 deaths from COVID.
Uncategorized
Joanna Dreifus, MPH
This past week brought us exciting news with the long-awaited emergency authorization of COVID vaccines for kids ages 5-11 in the United States. We know that many of our readers (and many of Those Nerdy Girls, too) are jubilant that their kids are finally eligible, and in fact some have already received their first doses! Read more…
🔥PFIZER COVID PILL ⬇️ HOSPITALIZATION RISK 89%🔥
Treatments
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
TGIF! We now have *TWO* successful COVID antiviral pills likely headed to market ASAP! From Pfizer’s CEO: “Today’s news is a real game-changer in the global efforts to halt the devastation of this pandemic. These data suggest that our oral antiviral candidate, if approved or authorized by regulatory authorities, has the potential to save patients’ Read more…
How can I spot misinformation?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Rachael Piltch-Loeb, PhD MSPH
A: It’s not easy and takes practice. The Nerdy Girls have some tips to help: 💡 First, it may be helpful to share what we mean when we say misinformation. Misinformation is information that is false, inaccurate, or misleading based on the best evidence at the time. Under the umbrella of misinformation, you may have Read more…
The FDA is underestimating the benefits of COVID vaccines for kids.
Families/Kids Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Many of us nerdy girls tuned in to watch the live feeds of the recent FDA and CDC advisory committee meetings, during which two different panels of experts discussed the lower-dose Pfizer vaccine against COVID-19 for kids ages 5-11. The FDA and CDC panels both evaluate risks and benefits of vaccines, but they take very Read more…
The CDC recommends the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for kids age 5-11!
Families/Kids Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (@CDC) is recommending the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for ALL KIDS age 5 to 11 following their Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) meeting on November 2nd. Big picture: The vaccine is safe and effective for these kids and clinicians are gearing up to start giving the vaccine Read more…
If my child is almost 12 years old, should I wait for the higher dose when the Pfizer vaccine for 5-11s is approved?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Don’t wait. Get the vaccine authorized for kids aged 5-11 years. TL; DR The lower dose produces a strong immune response in kids and may have fewer side effects. Here’s why getting the dose for kids that is based on their current age is recommended: 1. The immune response in kids is easily stimulated Read more…
Are you 1 in 5?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
➡️ 1 in 5 people live with a mental health condition in any year. Having a mental health condition not only increases the risk of having a physical illness, it also increases the risk of worse outcomes like hospitalization, complications from the illness, and death. This can happen with illnesses like COVID-19. The CDC has Read more…
A: The side effects from COVID-19 vaccines are similar to those from flu shots. The most common reactions are pain at the injection site, fatigue, and headache. Symptoms are typically mild to moderate and resolve in 1-2 days. Kids who had already been infected with COVID-19 tend to have fewer side effects. To understand what Read more…
Can kids get “Long Covid?”
Clinical Symptoms Families/Kids Long COVIDSarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Sadly, yes. Though we don’t know exactly how many kids who had COVID-19 will have prolonged symptoms (often called Long Covid), Long Covid is possible even in kids who had mild or asymptomatic infections. You might hear it called “Long Covid,” “Long Haul Covid,” or “Post-Covid Conditions.” All these names are talking about the Read more…
Pfizer-BioNTech’s FDA-approved vaccine, Comirnaty, *IS* available in the United States.
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Have you heard the latest social media rumor? Pfizer-BioNTech’s FDA-approved vaccine, Comirnaty, is not available in the United States/your state yet. True or false?! You guessed it–this is not true. And next time you run across something that smells a little fishy, don’t get caught! 🎣 Just google it followed by the words “fact check” Read more…
Those Nerdy Girls tackle your questions about vaccines for 5-11-yr-olds
Families/Kids Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Those Nerdy Girls Dr. Malia Jones, Dr. Aparna Kumar, Dr. Sarah Coles, and Dr. Chana Davis talk about the Pfizer vaccine for kids ages 5-11 which is now available in the United States. ➡️ Welcome, Intros, and chit chat (0:00-3:12) ➡️ Overview of the recommendation for the Pfizer vaccine in kids ages 5-11 (3:21-9:50) Related Read more…
Looking back: A year ago, Pfizer first released their clinical trial results for COVID-19 vaccine.
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
☀️ This is the kind of FB memory we like to see. We will never forget that Monday a year ago when Pfizer first released their clinical trial results showing a completely *stunning* >90% vaccine efficacy. There was not a dry Nerdy Girl eye to be found that evening. We knew then what we still Read more…
The United States recently surpassed 750,000 deaths from COVID.
Uncategorized
Joanna Dreifus, MPH
This past week brought us exciting news with the long-awaited emergency authorization of COVID vaccines for kids ages 5-11 in the United States. We know that many of our readers (and many of Those Nerdy Girls, too) are jubilant that their kids are finally eligible, and in fact some have already received their first doses! Read more…
🔥PFIZER COVID PILL ⬇️ HOSPITALIZATION RISK 89%🔥
Treatments
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
TGIF! We now have *TWO* successful COVID antiviral pills likely headed to market ASAP! From Pfizer’s CEO: “Today’s news is a real game-changer in the global efforts to halt the devastation of this pandemic. These data suggest that our oral antiviral candidate, if approved or authorized by regulatory authorities, has the potential to save patients’ Read more…
How can I spot misinformation?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Rachael Piltch-Loeb, PhD MSPH
A: It’s not easy and takes practice. The Nerdy Girls have some tips to help: 💡 First, it may be helpful to share what we mean when we say misinformation. Misinformation is information that is false, inaccurate, or misleading based on the best evidence at the time. Under the umbrella of misinformation, you may have Read more…
The FDA is underestimating the benefits of COVID vaccines for kids.
Families/Kids Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Many of us nerdy girls tuned in to watch the live feeds of the recent FDA and CDC advisory committee meetings, during which two different panels of experts discussed the lower-dose Pfizer vaccine against COVID-19 for kids ages 5-11. The FDA and CDC panels both evaluate risks and benefits of vaccines, but they take very Read more…
The CDC recommends the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for kids age 5-11!
Families/Kids Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (@CDC) is recommending the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for ALL KIDS age 5 to 11 following their Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) meeting on November 2nd. Big picture: The vaccine is safe and effective for these kids and clinicians are gearing up to start giving the vaccine Read more…
If my child is almost 12 years old, should I wait for the higher dose when the Pfizer vaccine for 5-11s is approved?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Don’t wait. Get the vaccine authorized for kids aged 5-11 years. TL; DR The lower dose produces a strong immune response in kids and may have fewer side effects. Here’s why getting the dose for kids that is based on their current age is recommended: 1. The immune response in kids is easily stimulated Read more…
Are you 1 in 5?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
➡️ 1 in 5 people live with a mental health condition in any year. Having a mental health condition not only increases the risk of having a physical illness, it also increases the risk of worse outcomes like hospitalization, complications from the illness, and death. This can happen with illnesses like COVID-19. The CDC has Read more…
A: Sadly, yes. Though we don’t know exactly how many kids who had COVID-19 will have prolonged symptoms (often called Long Covid), Long Covid is possible even in kids who had mild or asymptomatic infections. You might hear it called “Long Covid,” “Long Haul Covid,” or “Post-Covid Conditions.” All these names are talking about the Read more…
Pfizer-BioNTech’s FDA-approved vaccine, Comirnaty, *IS* available in the United States.
Uncertainty and MisinformationMalia Jones, PhD MPH
Have you heard the latest social media rumor? Pfizer-BioNTech’s FDA-approved vaccine, Comirnaty, is not available in the United States/your state yet. True or false?! You guessed it–this is not true. And next time you run across something that smells a little fishy, don’t get caught! 🎣 Just google it followed by the words “fact check” Read more…
Those Nerdy Girls tackle your questions about vaccines for 5-11-yr-olds
Families/Kids Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Those Nerdy Girls Dr. Malia Jones, Dr. Aparna Kumar, Dr. Sarah Coles, and Dr. Chana Davis talk about the Pfizer vaccine for kids ages 5-11 which is now available in the United States. ➡️ Welcome, Intros, and chit chat (0:00-3:12) ➡️ Overview of the recommendation for the Pfizer vaccine in kids ages 5-11 (3:21-9:50) Related Read more…
Looking back: A year ago, Pfizer first released their clinical trial results for COVID-19 vaccine.
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
☀️ This is the kind of FB memory we like to see. We will never forget that Monday a year ago when Pfizer first released their clinical trial results showing a completely *stunning* >90% vaccine efficacy. There was not a dry Nerdy Girl eye to be found that evening. We knew then what we still Read more…
The United States recently surpassed 750,000 deaths from COVID.
Uncategorized
Joanna Dreifus, MPH
This past week brought us exciting news with the long-awaited emergency authorization of COVID vaccines for kids ages 5-11 in the United States. We know that many of our readers (and many of Those Nerdy Girls, too) are jubilant that their kids are finally eligible, and in fact some have already received their first doses! Read more…
🔥PFIZER COVID PILL ⬇️ HOSPITALIZATION RISK 89%🔥
Treatments
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
TGIF! We now have *TWO* successful COVID antiviral pills likely headed to market ASAP! From Pfizer’s CEO: “Today’s news is a real game-changer in the global efforts to halt the devastation of this pandemic. These data suggest that our oral antiviral candidate, if approved or authorized by regulatory authorities, has the potential to save patients’ Read more…
How can I spot misinformation?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Rachael Piltch-Loeb, PhD MSPH
A: It’s not easy and takes practice. The Nerdy Girls have some tips to help: 💡 First, it may be helpful to share what we mean when we say misinformation. Misinformation is information that is false, inaccurate, or misleading based on the best evidence at the time. Under the umbrella of misinformation, you may have Read more…
The FDA is underestimating the benefits of COVID vaccines for kids.
Families/Kids Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Many of us nerdy girls tuned in to watch the live feeds of the recent FDA and CDC advisory committee meetings, during which two different panels of experts discussed the lower-dose Pfizer vaccine against COVID-19 for kids ages 5-11. The FDA and CDC panels both evaluate risks and benefits of vaccines, but they take very Read more…
The CDC recommends the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for kids age 5-11!
Families/Kids Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (@CDC) is recommending the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for ALL KIDS age 5 to 11 following their Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) meeting on November 2nd. Big picture: The vaccine is safe and effective for these kids and clinicians are gearing up to start giving the vaccine Read more…
If my child is almost 12 years old, should I wait for the higher dose when the Pfizer vaccine for 5-11s is approved?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Don’t wait. Get the vaccine authorized for kids aged 5-11 years. TL; DR The lower dose produces a strong immune response in kids and may have fewer side effects. Here’s why getting the dose for kids that is based on their current age is recommended: 1. The immune response in kids is easily stimulated Read more…
Are you 1 in 5?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
➡️ 1 in 5 people live with a mental health condition in any year. Having a mental health condition not only increases the risk of having a physical illness, it also increases the risk of worse outcomes like hospitalization, complications from the illness, and death. This can happen with illnesses like COVID-19. The CDC has Read more…
Have you heard the latest social media rumor? Pfizer-BioNTech’s FDA-approved vaccine, Comirnaty, is not available in the United States/your state yet. True or false?! You guessed it–this is not true. And next time you run across something that smells a little fishy, don’t get caught! 🎣 Just google it followed by the words “fact check” Read more…
Those Nerdy Girls tackle your questions about vaccines for 5-11-yr-olds
Families/Kids Vaccines VideosMalia Jones, PhD MPH
Those Nerdy Girls Dr. Malia Jones, Dr. Aparna Kumar, Dr. Sarah Coles, and Dr. Chana Davis talk about the Pfizer vaccine for kids ages 5-11 which is now available in the United States. ➡️ Welcome, Intros, and chit chat (0:00-3:12) ➡️ Overview of the recommendation for the Pfizer vaccine in kids ages 5-11 (3:21-9:50) Related Read more…
Looking back: A year ago, Pfizer first released their clinical trial results for COVID-19 vaccine.
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
☀️ This is the kind of FB memory we like to see. We will never forget that Monday a year ago when Pfizer first released their clinical trial results showing a completely *stunning* >90% vaccine efficacy. There was not a dry Nerdy Girl eye to be found that evening. We knew then what we still Read more…
The United States recently surpassed 750,000 deaths from COVID.
Uncategorized
Joanna Dreifus, MPH
This past week brought us exciting news with the long-awaited emergency authorization of COVID vaccines for kids ages 5-11 in the United States. We know that many of our readers (and many of Those Nerdy Girls, too) are jubilant that their kids are finally eligible, and in fact some have already received their first doses! Read more…
🔥PFIZER COVID PILL ⬇️ HOSPITALIZATION RISK 89%🔥
Treatments
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
TGIF! We now have *TWO* successful COVID antiviral pills likely headed to market ASAP! From Pfizer’s CEO: “Today’s news is a real game-changer in the global efforts to halt the devastation of this pandemic. These data suggest that our oral antiviral candidate, if approved or authorized by regulatory authorities, has the potential to save patients’ Read more…
How can I spot misinformation?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Rachael Piltch-Loeb, PhD MSPH
A: It’s not easy and takes practice. The Nerdy Girls have some tips to help: 💡 First, it may be helpful to share what we mean when we say misinformation. Misinformation is information that is false, inaccurate, or misleading based on the best evidence at the time. Under the umbrella of misinformation, you may have Read more…
The FDA is underestimating the benefits of COVID vaccines for kids.
Families/Kids Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Many of us nerdy girls tuned in to watch the live feeds of the recent FDA and CDC advisory committee meetings, during which two different panels of experts discussed the lower-dose Pfizer vaccine against COVID-19 for kids ages 5-11. The FDA and CDC panels both evaluate risks and benefits of vaccines, but they take very Read more…
The CDC recommends the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for kids age 5-11!
Families/Kids Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (@CDC) is recommending the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for ALL KIDS age 5 to 11 following their Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) meeting on November 2nd. Big picture: The vaccine is safe and effective for these kids and clinicians are gearing up to start giving the vaccine Read more…
If my child is almost 12 years old, should I wait for the higher dose when the Pfizer vaccine for 5-11s is approved?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Don’t wait. Get the vaccine authorized for kids aged 5-11 years. TL; DR The lower dose produces a strong immune response in kids and may have fewer side effects. Here’s why getting the dose for kids that is based on their current age is recommended: 1. The immune response in kids is easily stimulated Read more…
Are you 1 in 5?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
➡️ 1 in 5 people live with a mental health condition in any year. Having a mental health condition not only increases the risk of having a physical illness, it also increases the risk of worse outcomes like hospitalization, complications from the illness, and death. This can happen with illnesses like COVID-19. The CDC has Read more…
Those Nerdy Girls Dr. Malia Jones, Dr. Aparna Kumar, Dr. Sarah Coles, and Dr. Chana Davis talk about the Pfizer vaccine for kids ages 5-11 which is now available in the United States. ➡️ Welcome, Intros, and chit chat (0:00-3:12) ➡️ Overview of the recommendation for the Pfizer vaccine in kids ages 5-11 (3:21-9:50) Related Read more…
Looking back: A year ago, Pfizer first released their clinical trial results for COVID-19 vaccine.
VaccinesJennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
☀️ This is the kind of FB memory we like to see. We will never forget that Monday a year ago when Pfizer first released their clinical trial results showing a completely *stunning* >90% vaccine efficacy. There was not a dry Nerdy Girl eye to be found that evening. We knew then what we still Read more…
The United States recently surpassed 750,000 deaths from COVID.
Uncategorized
Joanna Dreifus, MPH
This past week brought us exciting news with the long-awaited emergency authorization of COVID vaccines for kids ages 5-11 in the United States. We know that many of our readers (and many of Those Nerdy Girls, too) are jubilant that their kids are finally eligible, and in fact some have already received their first doses! Read more…
🔥PFIZER COVID PILL ⬇️ HOSPITALIZATION RISK 89%🔥
Treatments
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
TGIF! We now have *TWO* successful COVID antiviral pills likely headed to market ASAP! From Pfizer’s CEO: “Today’s news is a real game-changer in the global efforts to halt the devastation of this pandemic. These data suggest that our oral antiviral candidate, if approved or authorized by regulatory authorities, has the potential to save patients’ Read more…
How can I spot misinformation?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Rachael Piltch-Loeb, PhD MSPH
A: It’s not easy and takes practice. The Nerdy Girls have some tips to help: 💡 First, it may be helpful to share what we mean when we say misinformation. Misinformation is information that is false, inaccurate, or misleading based on the best evidence at the time. Under the umbrella of misinformation, you may have Read more…
The FDA is underestimating the benefits of COVID vaccines for kids.
Families/Kids Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Many of us nerdy girls tuned in to watch the live feeds of the recent FDA and CDC advisory committee meetings, during which two different panels of experts discussed the lower-dose Pfizer vaccine against COVID-19 for kids ages 5-11. The FDA and CDC panels both evaluate risks and benefits of vaccines, but they take very Read more…
The CDC recommends the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for kids age 5-11!
Families/Kids Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (@CDC) is recommending the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for ALL KIDS age 5 to 11 following their Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) meeting on November 2nd. Big picture: The vaccine is safe and effective for these kids and clinicians are gearing up to start giving the vaccine Read more…
If my child is almost 12 years old, should I wait for the higher dose when the Pfizer vaccine for 5-11s is approved?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Don’t wait. Get the vaccine authorized for kids aged 5-11 years. TL; DR The lower dose produces a strong immune response in kids and may have fewer side effects. Here’s why getting the dose for kids that is based on their current age is recommended: 1. The immune response in kids is easily stimulated Read more…
Are you 1 in 5?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
➡️ 1 in 5 people live with a mental health condition in any year. Having a mental health condition not only increases the risk of having a physical illness, it also increases the risk of worse outcomes like hospitalization, complications from the illness, and death. This can happen with illnesses like COVID-19. The CDC has Read more…
☀️ This is the kind of FB memory we like to see. We will never forget that Monday a year ago when Pfizer first released their clinical trial results showing a completely *stunning* >90% vaccine efficacy. There was not a dry Nerdy Girl eye to be found that evening. We knew then what we still Read more…
The United States recently surpassed 750,000 deaths from COVID.
UncategorizedJoanna Dreifus, MPH
This past week brought us exciting news with the long-awaited emergency authorization of COVID vaccines for kids ages 5-11 in the United States. We know that many of our readers (and many of Those Nerdy Girls, too) are jubilant that their kids are finally eligible, and in fact some have already received their first doses! Read more…
🔥PFIZER COVID PILL ⬇️ HOSPITALIZATION RISK 89%🔥
Treatments
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
TGIF! We now have *TWO* successful COVID antiviral pills likely headed to market ASAP! From Pfizer’s CEO: “Today’s news is a real game-changer in the global efforts to halt the devastation of this pandemic. These data suggest that our oral antiviral candidate, if approved or authorized by regulatory authorities, has the potential to save patients’ Read more…
How can I spot misinformation?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Rachael Piltch-Loeb, PhD MSPH
A: It’s not easy and takes practice. The Nerdy Girls have some tips to help: 💡 First, it may be helpful to share what we mean when we say misinformation. Misinformation is information that is false, inaccurate, or misleading based on the best evidence at the time. Under the umbrella of misinformation, you may have Read more…
The FDA is underestimating the benefits of COVID vaccines for kids.
Families/Kids Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Many of us nerdy girls tuned in to watch the live feeds of the recent FDA and CDC advisory committee meetings, during which two different panels of experts discussed the lower-dose Pfizer vaccine against COVID-19 for kids ages 5-11. The FDA and CDC panels both evaluate risks and benefits of vaccines, but they take very Read more…
The CDC recommends the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for kids age 5-11!
Families/Kids Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (@CDC) is recommending the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for ALL KIDS age 5 to 11 following their Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) meeting on November 2nd. Big picture: The vaccine is safe and effective for these kids and clinicians are gearing up to start giving the vaccine Read more…
If my child is almost 12 years old, should I wait for the higher dose when the Pfizer vaccine for 5-11s is approved?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Don’t wait. Get the vaccine authorized for kids aged 5-11 years. TL; DR The lower dose produces a strong immune response in kids and may have fewer side effects. Here’s why getting the dose for kids that is based on their current age is recommended: 1. The immune response in kids is easily stimulated Read more…
Are you 1 in 5?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
➡️ 1 in 5 people live with a mental health condition in any year. Having a mental health condition not only increases the risk of having a physical illness, it also increases the risk of worse outcomes like hospitalization, complications from the illness, and death. This can happen with illnesses like COVID-19. The CDC has Read more…
This past week brought us exciting news with the long-awaited emergency authorization of COVID vaccines for kids ages 5-11 in the United States. We know that many of our readers (and many of Those Nerdy Girls, too) are jubilant that their kids are finally eligible, and in fact some have already received their first doses! Read more…
🔥PFIZER COVID PILL ⬇️ HOSPITALIZATION RISK 89%🔥
TreatmentsLindsey Leininger, PhD MA
TGIF! We now have *TWO* successful COVID antiviral pills likely headed to market ASAP! From Pfizer’s CEO: “Today’s news is a real game-changer in the global efforts to halt the devastation of this pandemic. These data suggest that our oral antiviral candidate, if approved or authorized by regulatory authorities, has the potential to save patients’ Read more…
How can I spot misinformation?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Rachael Piltch-Loeb, PhD MSPH
A: It’s not easy and takes practice. The Nerdy Girls have some tips to help: 💡 First, it may be helpful to share what we mean when we say misinformation. Misinformation is information that is false, inaccurate, or misleading based on the best evidence at the time. Under the umbrella of misinformation, you may have Read more…
The FDA is underestimating the benefits of COVID vaccines for kids.
Families/Kids Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Many of us nerdy girls tuned in to watch the live feeds of the recent FDA and CDC advisory committee meetings, during which two different panels of experts discussed the lower-dose Pfizer vaccine against COVID-19 for kids ages 5-11. The FDA and CDC panels both evaluate risks and benefits of vaccines, but they take very Read more…
The CDC recommends the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for kids age 5-11!
Families/Kids Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (@CDC) is recommending the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for ALL KIDS age 5 to 11 following their Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) meeting on November 2nd. Big picture: The vaccine is safe and effective for these kids and clinicians are gearing up to start giving the vaccine Read more…
If my child is almost 12 years old, should I wait for the higher dose when the Pfizer vaccine for 5-11s is approved?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Don’t wait. Get the vaccine authorized for kids aged 5-11 years. TL; DR The lower dose produces a strong immune response in kids and may have fewer side effects. Here’s why getting the dose for kids that is based on their current age is recommended: 1. The immune response in kids is easily stimulated Read more…
Are you 1 in 5?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
➡️ 1 in 5 people live with a mental health condition in any year. Having a mental health condition not only increases the risk of having a physical illness, it also increases the risk of worse outcomes like hospitalization, complications from the illness, and death. This can happen with illnesses like COVID-19. The CDC has Read more…
TGIF! We now have *TWO* successful COVID antiviral pills likely headed to market ASAP! From Pfizer’s CEO: “Today’s news is a real game-changer in the global efforts to halt the devastation of this pandemic. These data suggest that our oral antiviral candidate, if approved or authorized by regulatory authorities, has the potential to save patients’ Read more…
How can I spot misinformation?
Uncertainty and MisinformationRachael Piltch-Loeb, PhD MSPH
A: It’s not easy and takes practice. The Nerdy Girls have some tips to help: 💡 First, it may be helpful to share what we mean when we say misinformation. Misinformation is information that is false, inaccurate, or misleading based on the best evidence at the time. Under the umbrella of misinformation, you may have Read more…
The FDA is underestimating the benefits of COVID vaccines for kids.
Families/Kids Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Many of us nerdy girls tuned in to watch the live feeds of the recent FDA and CDC advisory committee meetings, during which two different panels of experts discussed the lower-dose Pfizer vaccine against COVID-19 for kids ages 5-11. The FDA and CDC panels both evaluate risks and benefits of vaccines, but they take very Read more…
The CDC recommends the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for kids age 5-11!
Families/Kids Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (@CDC) is recommending the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for ALL KIDS age 5 to 11 following their Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) meeting on November 2nd. Big picture: The vaccine is safe and effective for these kids and clinicians are gearing up to start giving the vaccine Read more…
If my child is almost 12 years old, should I wait for the higher dose when the Pfizer vaccine for 5-11s is approved?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Don’t wait. Get the vaccine authorized for kids aged 5-11 years. TL; DR The lower dose produces a strong immune response in kids and may have fewer side effects. Here’s why getting the dose for kids that is based on their current age is recommended: 1. The immune response in kids is easily stimulated Read more…
Are you 1 in 5?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
➡️ 1 in 5 people live with a mental health condition in any year. Having a mental health condition not only increases the risk of having a physical illness, it also increases the risk of worse outcomes like hospitalization, complications from the illness, and death. This can happen with illnesses like COVID-19. The CDC has Read more…
A: It’s not easy and takes practice. The Nerdy Girls have some tips to help: 💡 First, it may be helpful to share what we mean when we say misinformation. Misinformation is information that is false, inaccurate, or misleading based on the best evidence at the time. Under the umbrella of misinformation, you may have Read more…
The FDA is underestimating the benefits of COVID vaccines for kids.
Families/Kids VaccinesMalia Jones, PhD MPH
Many of us nerdy girls tuned in to watch the live feeds of the recent FDA and CDC advisory committee meetings, during which two different panels of experts discussed the lower-dose Pfizer vaccine against COVID-19 for kids ages 5-11. The FDA and CDC panels both evaluate risks and benefits of vaccines, but they take very Read more…
The CDC recommends the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for kids age 5-11!
Families/Kids Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (@CDC) is recommending the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for ALL KIDS age 5 to 11 following their Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) meeting on November 2nd. Big picture: The vaccine is safe and effective for these kids and clinicians are gearing up to start giving the vaccine Read more…
If my child is almost 12 years old, should I wait for the higher dose when the Pfizer vaccine for 5-11s is approved?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Don’t wait. Get the vaccine authorized for kids aged 5-11 years. TL; DR The lower dose produces a strong immune response in kids and may have fewer side effects. Here’s why getting the dose for kids that is based on their current age is recommended: 1. The immune response in kids is easily stimulated Read more…
Are you 1 in 5?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
➡️ 1 in 5 people live with a mental health condition in any year. Having a mental health condition not only increases the risk of having a physical illness, it also increases the risk of worse outcomes like hospitalization, complications from the illness, and death. This can happen with illnesses like COVID-19. The CDC has Read more…
Many of us nerdy girls tuned in to watch the live feeds of the recent FDA and CDC advisory committee meetings, during which two different panels of experts discussed the lower-dose Pfizer vaccine against COVID-19 for kids ages 5-11. The FDA and CDC panels both evaluate risks and benefits of vaccines, but they take very Read more…
The CDC recommends the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for kids age 5-11!
Families/Kids VaccinesSarah Whitley Coles, MD
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (@CDC) is recommending the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for ALL KIDS age 5 to 11 following their Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) meeting on November 2nd. Big picture: The vaccine is safe and effective for these kids and clinicians are gearing up to start giving the vaccine Read more…
If my child is almost 12 years old, should I wait for the higher dose when the Pfizer vaccine for 5-11s is approved?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Don’t wait. Get the vaccine authorized for kids aged 5-11 years. TL; DR The lower dose produces a strong immune response in kids and may have fewer side effects. Here’s why getting the dose for kids that is based on their current age is recommended: 1. The immune response in kids is easily stimulated Read more…
Are you 1 in 5?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
➡️ 1 in 5 people live with a mental health condition in any year. Having a mental health condition not only increases the risk of having a physical illness, it also increases the risk of worse outcomes like hospitalization, complications from the illness, and death. This can happen with illnesses like COVID-19. The CDC has Read more…
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (@CDC) is recommending the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for ALL KIDS age 5 to 11 following their Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) meeting on November 2nd. Big picture: The vaccine is safe and effective for these kids and clinicians are gearing up to start giving the vaccine Read more…
If my child is almost 12 years old, should I wait for the higher dose when the Pfizer vaccine for 5-11s is approved?
Families/Kids VaccinesAmanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Don’t wait. Get the vaccine authorized for kids aged 5-11 years. TL; DR The lower dose produces a strong immune response in kids and may have fewer side effects. Here’s why getting the dose for kids that is based on their current age is recommended: 1. The immune response in kids is easily stimulated Read more…
Are you 1 in 5?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
➡️ 1 in 5 people live with a mental health condition in any year. Having a mental health condition not only increases the risk of having a physical illness, it also increases the risk of worse outcomes like hospitalization, complications from the illness, and death. This can happen with illnesses like COVID-19. The CDC has Read more…
A: Don’t wait. Get the vaccine authorized for kids aged 5-11 years. TL; DR The lower dose produces a strong immune response in kids and may have fewer side effects. Here’s why getting the dose for kids that is based on their current age is recommended: 1. The immune response in kids is easily stimulated Read more…
Are you 1 in 5?
Mental HealthAparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
➡️ 1 in 5 people live with a mental health condition in any year. Having a mental health condition not only increases the risk of having a physical illness, it also increases the risk of worse outcomes like hospitalization, complications from the illness, and death. This can happen with illnesses like COVID-19. The CDC has Read more…
➡️ 1 in 5 people live with a mental health condition in any year. Having a mental health condition not only increases the risk of having a physical illness, it also increases the risk of worse outcomes like hospitalization, complications from the illness, and death. This can happen with illnesses like COVID-19. The CDC has Read more…
