Is there any information on the immune response to COVID-19 vaccines in people on Remicade?
Vaccines
Vijaya Knight, MD PhD (D)ABMLI
Q: My daughter has Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and is on Remicade. Is there any information on the immune response to COVID-19 vaccines in people on Remicade? A: People on some immunosuppressive medicines are showing weaker responses to COVID-19 vaccines. Remicade is one of many immunosuppressive medicines. People who are on immunosuppressive treatment may have Read more…
Has the COVID pandemic helped increase animal adoptions?
Families/Kids Reopening
Gretchen Peterson, Chief Operations Officer
A: TL;DR. Yes, initially, pet adoptions increased substantially. However, as many people are returning to their regularly scheduled routines of in-person school and office, there’s been an increase in the return of recently rescued pets. While some folks are regularly checking the charts for daily new COVID-19 cases and deaths, employees at animal shelters have Read more…
Do COVID-19 vaccinations work to prevent infections in nursing homes?
Vaccines
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: YES! The mRNA vaccines REALLY work, even in this high risk population. A new study shows real-world success of mRNA vaccines in reducing infection among nursing home residents. People with multiple chronic illnesses and older people are often not included in clinical trials. It can be difficult to understand how medical treatments tested in Read more…
Am I the only one who missed regular medical appointments because of the pandemic?
Families/Kids Reopening Staying Safe
Verdena Jennings, DO
A: No, you are not alone. Over half of those surveyed who needed to seek medical care during early the months of 2020 missed getting that care. In a national survey of 1337 people, 41% said they skipped general medical care from March through mid-July 2020. Numbers were even higher for people who needed specific Read more…
“Hamilton” Cast & Crew Required to be Vaccinated
Vaccines
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
With Broadway making plans to re-open in the fall, the production of Hamilton was the first to announce that cast and crew will be required to be vaccinated. The production will not require audience members to show proof of vaccination. The announcement comes as many universities are announcing vaccine mandates for students returning in the Read more…
Can I get the COVID-19 vaccine at the same time as another vaccine?
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Sure can! The COVID-19 vaccine can now be given with other vaccines. This is a change from the old recommendation that said to wait 2 weeks between the COVID-19 vaccine and other vaccines. Don’t delay and catch up on those vaccines! Initially, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended that the Read more…
Has the coronavirus been isolated?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Q: My uncle says scientists never isolated the virus and that therefore the vaccine is a hoax. What do I say to this? A: We recommend serving up a tasty truth sandwich. 🍞 First, state the truth: “That’s not true. SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, was isolated way back in January 2020 by separate Read more…
How do I continue relationships with friends and family members with very different views on vaccines, masks, politics and life post COVID?
Mental Health
Christine Whelan, PhD
A: If you love them and want to continue to be in relationship with them, focus on the common ground instead of the areas where you disagree. From masks to vaccines, from coverups to conspiracy theories and beyond, global news (and all the politics that come with it) dominated personal conversation in the last year. Read more…
Some Good News – Cases falling in the US
Data and Metrics
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
In the midst of CDC mask guidance chaos, some GOOD NEWS: ⬇️ Cases in the U.S. are down 23.6% in the past week to 35,442 daily cases (7 day moving average). ⬇️ Cases are down 85.8% since the peak of 250,037 cases on January 8, 2021. ⬇️ New hospital admissions are down 13.6% from the Read more…
Help! Am I languishing?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Do not fear….Dr. Aparna Kumar, psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, here to talk about this! 😿 What is languishing? It is living but having little joy, purpose, or aim. It is going through the motions of daily life but not feeling good about it and maybe even not being able to take the next steps. Read more…
Is the need to test different doses of the COVID-19 vaccine in kids versus adults related to differences in body size or weight?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: No. Testing of different doses in younger kids, compared to teens and adults, is related to potential differences in how the immune system responds to vaccines across different age groups. When we hear the word ‘dose’, we often think of medications. With medications, a certain level needs to be present in the blood for Read more…
Herd Immunity – Are we there yet?
Biology/Immunity
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
We’re getting more and more questions about herd immunity–are we there yet?! Your own nerdy girl Dr. Malia Jones published an essay on Slate.com this week that’s all about herd immunity, and we know you’ll want to check it out! Three points to take home: 1. Herd immunity is a policy goal, not a light Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Biology/Immunity Families/Kids Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Malia Jones of Dear Pandemic and Alison Bernstein of Mommy, PhD and SciMoms are teaming up to talk blood donations, CDC mask guidance, kids’ vaccines, and herd immunity. ➡️ Welcome, Intros, and chit chat (0:00-1:58) ➡️ Will blood donation after vaccination lessen my immunity or provide immunity to the person receiving my blood? (2:00-3:30) ➡️ Read more…
Is the rest of the world catching up in terms of COVID-19 vaccinations?
Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
A. Many countries are doing better than before, but most still lag really far behind countries like Israel, the UK, and the US. Increasing global coverage of vaccinations will be key to getting COVID-19 under control not just outside the US, but even inside the US. As a recap of our previous posts on this Read more…
Q: My daughter has Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and is on Remicade. Is there any information on the immune response to COVID-19 vaccines in people on Remicade? A: People on some immunosuppressive medicines are showing weaker responses to COVID-19 vaccines. Remicade is one of many immunosuppressive medicines. People who are on immunosuppressive treatment may have Read more…
Has the COVID pandemic helped increase animal adoptions?
Families/Kids ReopeningGretchen Peterson, Chief Operations Officer
A: TL;DR. Yes, initially, pet adoptions increased substantially. However, as many people are returning to their regularly scheduled routines of in-person school and office, there’s been an increase in the return of recently rescued pets. While some folks are regularly checking the charts for daily new COVID-19 cases and deaths, employees at animal shelters have Read more…
Do COVID-19 vaccinations work to prevent infections in nursing homes?
Vaccines
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: YES! The mRNA vaccines REALLY work, even in this high risk population. A new study shows real-world success of mRNA vaccines in reducing infection among nursing home residents. People with multiple chronic illnesses and older people are often not included in clinical trials. It can be difficult to understand how medical treatments tested in Read more…
Am I the only one who missed regular medical appointments because of the pandemic?
Families/Kids Reopening Staying Safe
Verdena Jennings, DO
A: No, you are not alone. Over half of those surveyed who needed to seek medical care during early the months of 2020 missed getting that care. In a national survey of 1337 people, 41% said they skipped general medical care from March through mid-July 2020. Numbers were even higher for people who needed specific Read more…
“Hamilton” Cast & Crew Required to be Vaccinated
Vaccines
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
With Broadway making plans to re-open in the fall, the production of Hamilton was the first to announce that cast and crew will be required to be vaccinated. The production will not require audience members to show proof of vaccination. The announcement comes as many universities are announcing vaccine mandates for students returning in the Read more…
Can I get the COVID-19 vaccine at the same time as another vaccine?
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Sure can! The COVID-19 vaccine can now be given with other vaccines. This is a change from the old recommendation that said to wait 2 weeks between the COVID-19 vaccine and other vaccines. Don’t delay and catch up on those vaccines! Initially, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended that the Read more…
Has the coronavirus been isolated?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Q: My uncle says scientists never isolated the virus and that therefore the vaccine is a hoax. What do I say to this? A: We recommend serving up a tasty truth sandwich. 🍞 First, state the truth: “That’s not true. SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, was isolated way back in January 2020 by separate Read more…
How do I continue relationships with friends and family members with very different views on vaccines, masks, politics and life post COVID?
Mental Health
Christine Whelan, PhD
A: If you love them and want to continue to be in relationship with them, focus on the common ground instead of the areas where you disagree. From masks to vaccines, from coverups to conspiracy theories and beyond, global news (and all the politics that come with it) dominated personal conversation in the last year. Read more…
Some Good News – Cases falling in the US
Data and Metrics
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
In the midst of CDC mask guidance chaos, some GOOD NEWS: ⬇️ Cases in the U.S. are down 23.6% in the past week to 35,442 daily cases (7 day moving average). ⬇️ Cases are down 85.8% since the peak of 250,037 cases on January 8, 2021. ⬇️ New hospital admissions are down 13.6% from the Read more…
Help! Am I languishing?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Do not fear….Dr. Aparna Kumar, psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, here to talk about this! 😿 What is languishing? It is living but having little joy, purpose, or aim. It is going through the motions of daily life but not feeling good about it and maybe even not being able to take the next steps. Read more…
Is the need to test different doses of the COVID-19 vaccine in kids versus adults related to differences in body size or weight?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: No. Testing of different doses in younger kids, compared to teens and adults, is related to potential differences in how the immune system responds to vaccines across different age groups. When we hear the word ‘dose’, we often think of medications. With medications, a certain level needs to be present in the blood for Read more…
Herd Immunity – Are we there yet?
Biology/Immunity
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
We’re getting more and more questions about herd immunity–are we there yet?! Your own nerdy girl Dr. Malia Jones published an essay on Slate.com this week that’s all about herd immunity, and we know you’ll want to check it out! Three points to take home: 1. Herd immunity is a policy goal, not a light Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Biology/Immunity Families/Kids Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Malia Jones of Dear Pandemic and Alison Bernstein of Mommy, PhD and SciMoms are teaming up to talk blood donations, CDC mask guidance, kids’ vaccines, and herd immunity. ➡️ Welcome, Intros, and chit chat (0:00-1:58) ➡️ Will blood donation after vaccination lessen my immunity or provide immunity to the person receiving my blood? (2:00-3:30) ➡️ Read more…
Is the rest of the world catching up in terms of COVID-19 vaccinations?
Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
A. Many countries are doing better than before, but most still lag really far behind countries like Israel, the UK, and the US. Increasing global coverage of vaccinations will be key to getting COVID-19 under control not just outside the US, but even inside the US. As a recap of our previous posts on this Read more…
A: TL;DR. Yes, initially, pet adoptions increased substantially. However, as many people are returning to their regularly scheduled routines of in-person school and office, there’s been an increase in the return of recently rescued pets. While some folks are regularly checking the charts for daily new COVID-19 cases and deaths, employees at animal shelters have Read more…
Do COVID-19 vaccinations work to prevent infections in nursing homes?
VaccinesAshley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: YES! The mRNA vaccines REALLY work, even in this high risk population. A new study shows real-world success of mRNA vaccines in reducing infection among nursing home residents. People with multiple chronic illnesses and older people are often not included in clinical trials. It can be difficult to understand how medical treatments tested in Read more…
Am I the only one who missed regular medical appointments because of the pandemic?
Families/Kids Reopening Staying Safe
Verdena Jennings, DO
A: No, you are not alone. Over half of those surveyed who needed to seek medical care during early the months of 2020 missed getting that care. In a national survey of 1337 people, 41% said they skipped general medical care from March through mid-July 2020. Numbers were even higher for people who needed specific Read more…
“Hamilton” Cast & Crew Required to be Vaccinated
Vaccines
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
With Broadway making plans to re-open in the fall, the production of Hamilton was the first to announce that cast and crew will be required to be vaccinated. The production will not require audience members to show proof of vaccination. The announcement comes as many universities are announcing vaccine mandates for students returning in the Read more…
Can I get the COVID-19 vaccine at the same time as another vaccine?
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Sure can! The COVID-19 vaccine can now be given with other vaccines. This is a change from the old recommendation that said to wait 2 weeks between the COVID-19 vaccine and other vaccines. Don’t delay and catch up on those vaccines! Initially, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended that the Read more…
Has the coronavirus been isolated?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Q: My uncle says scientists never isolated the virus and that therefore the vaccine is a hoax. What do I say to this? A: We recommend serving up a tasty truth sandwich. 🍞 First, state the truth: “That’s not true. SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, was isolated way back in January 2020 by separate Read more…
How do I continue relationships with friends and family members with very different views on vaccines, masks, politics and life post COVID?
Mental Health
Christine Whelan, PhD
A: If you love them and want to continue to be in relationship with them, focus on the common ground instead of the areas where you disagree. From masks to vaccines, from coverups to conspiracy theories and beyond, global news (and all the politics that come with it) dominated personal conversation in the last year. Read more…
Some Good News – Cases falling in the US
Data and Metrics
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
In the midst of CDC mask guidance chaos, some GOOD NEWS: ⬇️ Cases in the U.S. are down 23.6% in the past week to 35,442 daily cases (7 day moving average). ⬇️ Cases are down 85.8% since the peak of 250,037 cases on January 8, 2021. ⬇️ New hospital admissions are down 13.6% from the Read more…
Help! Am I languishing?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Do not fear….Dr. Aparna Kumar, psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, here to talk about this! 😿 What is languishing? It is living but having little joy, purpose, or aim. It is going through the motions of daily life but not feeling good about it and maybe even not being able to take the next steps. Read more…
Is the need to test different doses of the COVID-19 vaccine in kids versus adults related to differences in body size or weight?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: No. Testing of different doses in younger kids, compared to teens and adults, is related to potential differences in how the immune system responds to vaccines across different age groups. When we hear the word ‘dose’, we often think of medications. With medications, a certain level needs to be present in the blood for Read more…
Herd Immunity – Are we there yet?
Biology/Immunity
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
We’re getting more and more questions about herd immunity–are we there yet?! Your own nerdy girl Dr. Malia Jones published an essay on Slate.com this week that’s all about herd immunity, and we know you’ll want to check it out! Three points to take home: 1. Herd immunity is a policy goal, not a light Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Biology/Immunity Families/Kids Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Malia Jones of Dear Pandemic and Alison Bernstein of Mommy, PhD and SciMoms are teaming up to talk blood donations, CDC mask guidance, kids’ vaccines, and herd immunity. ➡️ Welcome, Intros, and chit chat (0:00-1:58) ➡️ Will blood donation after vaccination lessen my immunity or provide immunity to the person receiving my blood? (2:00-3:30) ➡️ Read more…
Is the rest of the world catching up in terms of COVID-19 vaccinations?
Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
A. Many countries are doing better than before, but most still lag really far behind countries like Israel, the UK, and the US. Increasing global coverage of vaccinations will be key to getting COVID-19 under control not just outside the US, but even inside the US. As a recap of our previous posts on this Read more…
A: YES! The mRNA vaccines REALLY work, even in this high risk population. A new study shows real-world success of mRNA vaccines in reducing infection among nursing home residents. People with multiple chronic illnesses and older people are often not included in clinical trials. It can be difficult to understand how medical treatments tested in Read more…
Am I the only one who missed regular medical appointments because of the pandemic?
Families/Kids Reopening Staying SafeVerdena Jennings, DO
A: No, you are not alone. Over half of those surveyed who needed to seek medical care during early the months of 2020 missed getting that care. In a national survey of 1337 people, 41% said they skipped general medical care from March through mid-July 2020. Numbers were even higher for people who needed specific Read more…
“Hamilton” Cast & Crew Required to be Vaccinated
Vaccines
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
With Broadway making plans to re-open in the fall, the production of Hamilton was the first to announce that cast and crew will be required to be vaccinated. The production will not require audience members to show proof of vaccination. The announcement comes as many universities are announcing vaccine mandates for students returning in the Read more…
Can I get the COVID-19 vaccine at the same time as another vaccine?
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Sure can! The COVID-19 vaccine can now be given with other vaccines. This is a change from the old recommendation that said to wait 2 weeks between the COVID-19 vaccine and other vaccines. Don’t delay and catch up on those vaccines! Initially, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended that the Read more…
Has the coronavirus been isolated?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Q: My uncle says scientists never isolated the virus and that therefore the vaccine is a hoax. What do I say to this? A: We recommend serving up a tasty truth sandwich. 🍞 First, state the truth: “That’s not true. SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, was isolated way back in January 2020 by separate Read more…
How do I continue relationships with friends and family members with very different views on vaccines, masks, politics and life post COVID?
Mental Health
Christine Whelan, PhD
A: If you love them and want to continue to be in relationship with them, focus on the common ground instead of the areas where you disagree. From masks to vaccines, from coverups to conspiracy theories and beyond, global news (and all the politics that come with it) dominated personal conversation in the last year. Read more…
Some Good News – Cases falling in the US
Data and Metrics
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
In the midst of CDC mask guidance chaos, some GOOD NEWS: ⬇️ Cases in the U.S. are down 23.6% in the past week to 35,442 daily cases (7 day moving average). ⬇️ Cases are down 85.8% since the peak of 250,037 cases on January 8, 2021. ⬇️ New hospital admissions are down 13.6% from the Read more…
Help! Am I languishing?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Do not fear….Dr. Aparna Kumar, psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, here to talk about this! 😿 What is languishing? It is living but having little joy, purpose, or aim. It is going through the motions of daily life but not feeling good about it and maybe even not being able to take the next steps. Read more…
Is the need to test different doses of the COVID-19 vaccine in kids versus adults related to differences in body size or weight?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: No. Testing of different doses in younger kids, compared to teens and adults, is related to potential differences in how the immune system responds to vaccines across different age groups. When we hear the word ‘dose’, we often think of medications. With medications, a certain level needs to be present in the blood for Read more…
Herd Immunity – Are we there yet?
Biology/Immunity
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
We’re getting more and more questions about herd immunity–are we there yet?! Your own nerdy girl Dr. Malia Jones published an essay on Slate.com this week that’s all about herd immunity, and we know you’ll want to check it out! Three points to take home: 1. Herd immunity is a policy goal, not a light Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Biology/Immunity Families/Kids Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Malia Jones of Dear Pandemic and Alison Bernstein of Mommy, PhD and SciMoms are teaming up to talk blood donations, CDC mask guidance, kids’ vaccines, and herd immunity. ➡️ Welcome, Intros, and chit chat (0:00-1:58) ➡️ Will blood donation after vaccination lessen my immunity or provide immunity to the person receiving my blood? (2:00-3:30) ➡️ Read more…
Is the rest of the world catching up in terms of COVID-19 vaccinations?
Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
A. Many countries are doing better than before, but most still lag really far behind countries like Israel, the UK, and the US. Increasing global coverage of vaccinations will be key to getting COVID-19 under control not just outside the US, but even inside the US. As a recap of our previous posts on this Read more…
A: No, you are not alone. Over half of those surveyed who needed to seek medical care during early the months of 2020 missed getting that care. In a national survey of 1337 people, 41% said they skipped general medical care from March through mid-July 2020. Numbers were even higher for people who needed specific Read more…
“Hamilton” Cast & Crew Required to be Vaccinated
VaccinesAlison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
With Broadway making plans to re-open in the fall, the production of Hamilton was the first to announce that cast and crew will be required to be vaccinated. The production will not require audience members to show proof of vaccination. The announcement comes as many universities are announcing vaccine mandates for students returning in the Read more…
Can I get the COVID-19 vaccine at the same time as another vaccine?
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Sure can! The COVID-19 vaccine can now be given with other vaccines. This is a change from the old recommendation that said to wait 2 weeks between the COVID-19 vaccine and other vaccines. Don’t delay and catch up on those vaccines! Initially, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended that the Read more…
Has the coronavirus been isolated?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Q: My uncle says scientists never isolated the virus and that therefore the vaccine is a hoax. What do I say to this? A: We recommend serving up a tasty truth sandwich. 🍞 First, state the truth: “That’s not true. SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, was isolated way back in January 2020 by separate Read more…
How do I continue relationships with friends and family members with very different views on vaccines, masks, politics and life post COVID?
Mental Health
Christine Whelan, PhD
A: If you love them and want to continue to be in relationship with them, focus on the common ground instead of the areas where you disagree. From masks to vaccines, from coverups to conspiracy theories and beyond, global news (and all the politics that come with it) dominated personal conversation in the last year. Read more…
Some Good News – Cases falling in the US
Data and Metrics
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
In the midst of CDC mask guidance chaos, some GOOD NEWS: ⬇️ Cases in the U.S. are down 23.6% in the past week to 35,442 daily cases (7 day moving average). ⬇️ Cases are down 85.8% since the peak of 250,037 cases on January 8, 2021. ⬇️ New hospital admissions are down 13.6% from the Read more…
Help! Am I languishing?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Do not fear….Dr. Aparna Kumar, psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, here to talk about this! 😿 What is languishing? It is living but having little joy, purpose, or aim. It is going through the motions of daily life but not feeling good about it and maybe even not being able to take the next steps. Read more…
Is the need to test different doses of the COVID-19 vaccine in kids versus adults related to differences in body size or weight?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: No. Testing of different doses in younger kids, compared to teens and adults, is related to potential differences in how the immune system responds to vaccines across different age groups. When we hear the word ‘dose’, we often think of medications. With medications, a certain level needs to be present in the blood for Read more…
Herd Immunity – Are we there yet?
Biology/Immunity
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
We’re getting more and more questions about herd immunity–are we there yet?! Your own nerdy girl Dr. Malia Jones published an essay on Slate.com this week that’s all about herd immunity, and we know you’ll want to check it out! Three points to take home: 1. Herd immunity is a policy goal, not a light Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Biology/Immunity Families/Kids Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Malia Jones of Dear Pandemic and Alison Bernstein of Mommy, PhD and SciMoms are teaming up to talk blood donations, CDC mask guidance, kids’ vaccines, and herd immunity. ➡️ Welcome, Intros, and chit chat (0:00-1:58) ➡️ Will blood donation after vaccination lessen my immunity or provide immunity to the person receiving my blood? (2:00-3:30) ➡️ Read more…
Is the rest of the world catching up in terms of COVID-19 vaccinations?
Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
A. Many countries are doing better than before, but most still lag really far behind countries like Israel, the UK, and the US. Increasing global coverage of vaccinations will be key to getting COVID-19 under control not just outside the US, but even inside the US. As a recap of our previous posts on this Read more…
With Broadway making plans to re-open in the fall, the production of Hamilton was the first to announce that cast and crew will be required to be vaccinated. The production will not require audience members to show proof of vaccination. The announcement comes as many universities are announcing vaccine mandates for students returning in the Read more…
Can I get the COVID-19 vaccine at the same time as another vaccine?
VaccinesSarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Sure can! The COVID-19 vaccine can now be given with other vaccines. This is a change from the old recommendation that said to wait 2 weeks between the COVID-19 vaccine and other vaccines. Don’t delay and catch up on those vaccines! Initially, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended that the Read more…
Has the coronavirus been isolated?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Q: My uncle says scientists never isolated the virus and that therefore the vaccine is a hoax. What do I say to this? A: We recommend serving up a tasty truth sandwich. 🍞 First, state the truth: “That’s not true. SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, was isolated way back in January 2020 by separate Read more…
How do I continue relationships with friends and family members with very different views on vaccines, masks, politics and life post COVID?
Mental Health
Christine Whelan, PhD
A: If you love them and want to continue to be in relationship with them, focus on the common ground instead of the areas where you disagree. From masks to vaccines, from coverups to conspiracy theories and beyond, global news (and all the politics that come with it) dominated personal conversation in the last year. Read more…
Some Good News – Cases falling in the US
Data and Metrics
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
In the midst of CDC mask guidance chaos, some GOOD NEWS: ⬇️ Cases in the U.S. are down 23.6% in the past week to 35,442 daily cases (7 day moving average). ⬇️ Cases are down 85.8% since the peak of 250,037 cases on January 8, 2021. ⬇️ New hospital admissions are down 13.6% from the Read more…
Help! Am I languishing?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Do not fear….Dr. Aparna Kumar, psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, here to talk about this! 😿 What is languishing? It is living but having little joy, purpose, or aim. It is going through the motions of daily life but not feeling good about it and maybe even not being able to take the next steps. Read more…
Is the need to test different doses of the COVID-19 vaccine in kids versus adults related to differences in body size or weight?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: No. Testing of different doses in younger kids, compared to teens and adults, is related to potential differences in how the immune system responds to vaccines across different age groups. When we hear the word ‘dose’, we often think of medications. With medications, a certain level needs to be present in the blood for Read more…
Herd Immunity – Are we there yet?
Biology/Immunity
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
We’re getting more and more questions about herd immunity–are we there yet?! Your own nerdy girl Dr. Malia Jones published an essay on Slate.com this week that’s all about herd immunity, and we know you’ll want to check it out! Three points to take home: 1. Herd immunity is a policy goal, not a light Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Biology/Immunity Families/Kids Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Malia Jones of Dear Pandemic and Alison Bernstein of Mommy, PhD and SciMoms are teaming up to talk blood donations, CDC mask guidance, kids’ vaccines, and herd immunity. ➡️ Welcome, Intros, and chit chat (0:00-1:58) ➡️ Will blood donation after vaccination lessen my immunity or provide immunity to the person receiving my blood? (2:00-3:30) ➡️ Read more…
Is the rest of the world catching up in terms of COVID-19 vaccinations?
Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
A. Many countries are doing better than before, but most still lag really far behind countries like Israel, the UK, and the US. Increasing global coverage of vaccinations will be key to getting COVID-19 under control not just outside the US, but even inside the US. As a recap of our previous posts on this Read more…
A: Sure can! The COVID-19 vaccine can now be given with other vaccines. This is a change from the old recommendation that said to wait 2 weeks between the COVID-19 vaccine and other vaccines. Don’t delay and catch up on those vaccines! Initially, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended that the Read more…
Has the coronavirus been isolated?
Uncertainty and MisinformationMalia Jones, PhD MPH
Q: My uncle says scientists never isolated the virus and that therefore the vaccine is a hoax. What do I say to this? A: We recommend serving up a tasty truth sandwich. 🍞 First, state the truth: “That’s not true. SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, was isolated way back in January 2020 by separate Read more…
How do I continue relationships with friends and family members with very different views on vaccines, masks, politics and life post COVID?
Mental Health
Christine Whelan, PhD
A: If you love them and want to continue to be in relationship with them, focus on the common ground instead of the areas where you disagree. From masks to vaccines, from coverups to conspiracy theories and beyond, global news (and all the politics that come with it) dominated personal conversation in the last year. Read more…
Some Good News – Cases falling in the US
Data and Metrics
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
In the midst of CDC mask guidance chaos, some GOOD NEWS: ⬇️ Cases in the U.S. are down 23.6% in the past week to 35,442 daily cases (7 day moving average). ⬇️ Cases are down 85.8% since the peak of 250,037 cases on January 8, 2021. ⬇️ New hospital admissions are down 13.6% from the Read more…
Help! Am I languishing?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Do not fear….Dr. Aparna Kumar, psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, here to talk about this! 😿 What is languishing? It is living but having little joy, purpose, or aim. It is going through the motions of daily life but not feeling good about it and maybe even not being able to take the next steps. Read more…
Is the need to test different doses of the COVID-19 vaccine in kids versus adults related to differences in body size or weight?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: No. Testing of different doses in younger kids, compared to teens and adults, is related to potential differences in how the immune system responds to vaccines across different age groups. When we hear the word ‘dose’, we often think of medications. With medications, a certain level needs to be present in the blood for Read more…
Herd Immunity – Are we there yet?
Biology/Immunity
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
We’re getting more and more questions about herd immunity–are we there yet?! Your own nerdy girl Dr. Malia Jones published an essay on Slate.com this week that’s all about herd immunity, and we know you’ll want to check it out! Three points to take home: 1. Herd immunity is a policy goal, not a light Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Biology/Immunity Families/Kids Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Malia Jones of Dear Pandemic and Alison Bernstein of Mommy, PhD and SciMoms are teaming up to talk blood donations, CDC mask guidance, kids’ vaccines, and herd immunity. ➡️ Welcome, Intros, and chit chat (0:00-1:58) ➡️ Will blood donation after vaccination lessen my immunity or provide immunity to the person receiving my blood? (2:00-3:30) ➡️ Read more…
Is the rest of the world catching up in terms of COVID-19 vaccinations?
Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
A. Many countries are doing better than before, but most still lag really far behind countries like Israel, the UK, and the US. Increasing global coverage of vaccinations will be key to getting COVID-19 under control not just outside the US, but even inside the US. As a recap of our previous posts on this Read more…
Q: My uncle says scientists never isolated the virus and that therefore the vaccine is a hoax. What do I say to this? A: We recommend serving up a tasty truth sandwich. 🍞 First, state the truth: “That’s not true. SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, was isolated way back in January 2020 by separate Read more…
How do I continue relationships with friends and family members with very different views on vaccines, masks, politics and life post COVID?
Mental HealthChristine Whelan, PhD
A: If you love them and want to continue to be in relationship with them, focus on the common ground instead of the areas where you disagree. From masks to vaccines, from coverups to conspiracy theories and beyond, global news (and all the politics that come with it) dominated personal conversation in the last year. Read more…
Some Good News – Cases falling in the US
Data and Metrics
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
In the midst of CDC mask guidance chaos, some GOOD NEWS: ⬇️ Cases in the U.S. are down 23.6% in the past week to 35,442 daily cases (7 day moving average). ⬇️ Cases are down 85.8% since the peak of 250,037 cases on January 8, 2021. ⬇️ New hospital admissions are down 13.6% from the Read more…
Help! Am I languishing?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Do not fear….Dr. Aparna Kumar, psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, here to talk about this! 😿 What is languishing? It is living but having little joy, purpose, or aim. It is going through the motions of daily life but not feeling good about it and maybe even not being able to take the next steps. Read more…
Is the need to test different doses of the COVID-19 vaccine in kids versus adults related to differences in body size or weight?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: No. Testing of different doses in younger kids, compared to teens and adults, is related to potential differences in how the immune system responds to vaccines across different age groups. When we hear the word ‘dose’, we often think of medications. With medications, a certain level needs to be present in the blood for Read more…
Herd Immunity – Are we there yet?
Biology/Immunity
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
We’re getting more and more questions about herd immunity–are we there yet?! Your own nerdy girl Dr. Malia Jones published an essay on Slate.com this week that’s all about herd immunity, and we know you’ll want to check it out! Three points to take home: 1. Herd immunity is a policy goal, not a light Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Biology/Immunity Families/Kids Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Malia Jones of Dear Pandemic and Alison Bernstein of Mommy, PhD and SciMoms are teaming up to talk blood donations, CDC mask guidance, kids’ vaccines, and herd immunity. ➡️ Welcome, Intros, and chit chat (0:00-1:58) ➡️ Will blood donation after vaccination lessen my immunity or provide immunity to the person receiving my blood? (2:00-3:30) ➡️ Read more…
Is the rest of the world catching up in terms of COVID-19 vaccinations?
Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
A. Many countries are doing better than before, but most still lag really far behind countries like Israel, the UK, and the US. Increasing global coverage of vaccinations will be key to getting COVID-19 under control not just outside the US, but even inside the US. As a recap of our previous posts on this Read more…
A: If you love them and want to continue to be in relationship with them, focus on the common ground instead of the areas where you disagree. From masks to vaccines, from coverups to conspiracy theories and beyond, global news (and all the politics that come with it) dominated personal conversation in the last year. Read more…
Some Good News – Cases falling in the US
Data and MetricsJennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
In the midst of CDC mask guidance chaos, some GOOD NEWS: ⬇️ Cases in the U.S. are down 23.6% in the past week to 35,442 daily cases (7 day moving average). ⬇️ Cases are down 85.8% since the peak of 250,037 cases on January 8, 2021. ⬇️ New hospital admissions are down 13.6% from the Read more…
Help! Am I languishing?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Do not fear….Dr. Aparna Kumar, psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, here to talk about this! 😿 What is languishing? It is living but having little joy, purpose, or aim. It is going through the motions of daily life but not feeling good about it and maybe even not being able to take the next steps. Read more…
Is the need to test different doses of the COVID-19 vaccine in kids versus adults related to differences in body size or weight?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: No. Testing of different doses in younger kids, compared to teens and adults, is related to potential differences in how the immune system responds to vaccines across different age groups. When we hear the word ‘dose’, we often think of medications. With medications, a certain level needs to be present in the blood for Read more…
Herd Immunity – Are we there yet?
Biology/Immunity
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
We’re getting more and more questions about herd immunity–are we there yet?! Your own nerdy girl Dr. Malia Jones published an essay on Slate.com this week that’s all about herd immunity, and we know you’ll want to check it out! Three points to take home: 1. Herd immunity is a policy goal, not a light Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Biology/Immunity Families/Kids Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Malia Jones of Dear Pandemic and Alison Bernstein of Mommy, PhD and SciMoms are teaming up to talk blood donations, CDC mask guidance, kids’ vaccines, and herd immunity. ➡️ Welcome, Intros, and chit chat (0:00-1:58) ➡️ Will blood donation after vaccination lessen my immunity or provide immunity to the person receiving my blood? (2:00-3:30) ➡️ Read more…
Is the rest of the world catching up in terms of COVID-19 vaccinations?
Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
A. Many countries are doing better than before, but most still lag really far behind countries like Israel, the UK, and the US. Increasing global coverage of vaccinations will be key to getting COVID-19 under control not just outside the US, but even inside the US. As a recap of our previous posts on this Read more…
In the midst of CDC mask guidance chaos, some GOOD NEWS: ⬇️ Cases in the U.S. are down 23.6% in the past week to 35,442 daily cases (7 day moving average). ⬇️ Cases are down 85.8% since the peak of 250,037 cases on January 8, 2021. ⬇️ New hospital admissions are down 13.6% from the Read more…
Help! Am I languishing?
Mental HealthAparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Do not fear….Dr. Aparna Kumar, psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, here to talk about this! 😿 What is languishing? It is living but having little joy, purpose, or aim. It is going through the motions of daily life but not feeling good about it and maybe even not being able to take the next steps. Read more…
Is the need to test different doses of the COVID-19 vaccine in kids versus adults related to differences in body size or weight?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: No. Testing of different doses in younger kids, compared to teens and adults, is related to potential differences in how the immune system responds to vaccines across different age groups. When we hear the word ‘dose’, we often think of medications. With medications, a certain level needs to be present in the blood for Read more…
Herd Immunity – Are we there yet?
Biology/Immunity
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
We’re getting more and more questions about herd immunity–are we there yet?! Your own nerdy girl Dr. Malia Jones published an essay on Slate.com this week that’s all about herd immunity, and we know you’ll want to check it out! Three points to take home: 1. Herd immunity is a policy goal, not a light Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Biology/Immunity Families/Kids Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Malia Jones of Dear Pandemic and Alison Bernstein of Mommy, PhD and SciMoms are teaming up to talk blood donations, CDC mask guidance, kids’ vaccines, and herd immunity. ➡️ Welcome, Intros, and chit chat (0:00-1:58) ➡️ Will blood donation after vaccination lessen my immunity or provide immunity to the person receiving my blood? (2:00-3:30) ➡️ Read more…
Is the rest of the world catching up in terms of COVID-19 vaccinations?
Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
A. Many countries are doing better than before, but most still lag really far behind countries like Israel, the UK, and the US. Increasing global coverage of vaccinations will be key to getting COVID-19 under control not just outside the US, but even inside the US. As a recap of our previous posts on this Read more…
Do not fear….Dr. Aparna Kumar, psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, here to talk about this! 😿 What is languishing? It is living but having little joy, purpose, or aim. It is going through the motions of daily life but not feeling good about it and maybe even not being able to take the next steps. Read more…
Is the need to test different doses of the COVID-19 vaccine in kids versus adults related to differences in body size or weight?
Families/Kids VaccinesAmanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: No. Testing of different doses in younger kids, compared to teens and adults, is related to potential differences in how the immune system responds to vaccines across different age groups. When we hear the word ‘dose’, we often think of medications. With medications, a certain level needs to be present in the blood for Read more…
Herd Immunity – Are we there yet?
Biology/Immunity
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
We’re getting more and more questions about herd immunity–are we there yet?! Your own nerdy girl Dr. Malia Jones published an essay on Slate.com this week that’s all about herd immunity, and we know you’ll want to check it out! Three points to take home: 1. Herd immunity is a policy goal, not a light Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Biology/Immunity Families/Kids Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Malia Jones of Dear Pandemic and Alison Bernstein of Mommy, PhD and SciMoms are teaming up to talk blood donations, CDC mask guidance, kids’ vaccines, and herd immunity. ➡️ Welcome, Intros, and chit chat (0:00-1:58) ➡️ Will blood donation after vaccination lessen my immunity or provide immunity to the person receiving my blood? (2:00-3:30) ➡️ Read more…
Is the rest of the world catching up in terms of COVID-19 vaccinations?
Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
A. Many countries are doing better than before, but most still lag really far behind countries like Israel, the UK, and the US. Increasing global coverage of vaccinations will be key to getting COVID-19 under control not just outside the US, but even inside the US. As a recap of our previous posts on this Read more…
A: No. Testing of different doses in younger kids, compared to teens and adults, is related to potential differences in how the immune system responds to vaccines across different age groups. When we hear the word ‘dose’, we often think of medications. With medications, a certain level needs to be present in the blood for Read more…
Herd Immunity – Are we there yet?
Biology/ImmunityMalia Jones, PhD MPH
We’re getting more and more questions about herd immunity–are we there yet?! Your own nerdy girl Dr. Malia Jones published an essay on Slate.com this week that’s all about herd immunity, and we know you’ll want to check it out! Three points to take home: 1. Herd immunity is a policy goal, not a light Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Biology/Immunity Families/Kids Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Malia Jones of Dear Pandemic and Alison Bernstein of Mommy, PhD and SciMoms are teaming up to talk blood donations, CDC mask guidance, kids’ vaccines, and herd immunity. ➡️ Welcome, Intros, and chit chat (0:00-1:58) ➡️ Will blood donation after vaccination lessen my immunity or provide immunity to the person receiving my blood? (2:00-3:30) ➡️ Read more…
Is the rest of the world catching up in terms of COVID-19 vaccinations?
Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
A. Many countries are doing better than before, but most still lag really far behind countries like Israel, the UK, and the US. Increasing global coverage of vaccinations will be key to getting COVID-19 under control not just outside the US, but even inside the US. As a recap of our previous posts on this Read more…
We’re getting more and more questions about herd immunity–are we there yet?! Your own nerdy girl Dr. Malia Jones published an essay on Slate.com this week that’s all about herd immunity, and we know you’ll want to check it out! Three points to take home: 1. Herd immunity is a policy goal, not a light Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Biology/Immunity Families/Kids Vaccines VideosMalia Jones, PhD MPH
Malia Jones of Dear Pandemic and Alison Bernstein of Mommy, PhD and SciMoms are teaming up to talk blood donations, CDC mask guidance, kids’ vaccines, and herd immunity. ➡️ Welcome, Intros, and chit chat (0:00-1:58) ➡️ Will blood donation after vaccination lessen my immunity or provide immunity to the person receiving my blood? (2:00-3:30) ➡️ Read more…
Is the rest of the world catching up in terms of COVID-19 vaccinations?
Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
A. Many countries are doing better than before, but most still lag really far behind countries like Israel, the UK, and the US. Increasing global coverage of vaccinations will be key to getting COVID-19 under control not just outside the US, but even inside the US. As a recap of our previous posts on this Read more…
Malia Jones of Dear Pandemic and Alison Bernstein of Mommy, PhD and SciMoms are teaming up to talk blood donations, CDC mask guidance, kids’ vaccines, and herd immunity. ➡️ Welcome, Intros, and chit chat (0:00-1:58) ➡️ Will blood donation after vaccination lessen my immunity or provide immunity to the person receiving my blood? (2:00-3:30) ➡️ Read more…
Is the rest of the world catching up in terms of COVID-19 vaccinations?
VaccinesSandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
A. Many countries are doing better than before, but most still lag really far behind countries like Israel, the UK, and the US. Increasing global coverage of vaccinations will be key to getting COVID-19 under control not just outside the US, but even inside the US. As a recap of our previous posts on this Read more…
A. Many countries are doing better than before, but most still lag really far behind countries like Israel, the UK, and the US. Increasing global coverage of vaccinations will be key to getting COVID-19 under control not just outside the US, but even inside the US. As a recap of our previous posts on this Read more…
