Are hospitalizations for COVID-19 becoming more common in adolescents?
Data and Metrics Families/Kids
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: In a recent study released by the CDC, hospitalization rates for adolescents aged 12-17 were highest in early January 2021, decreased in March, and then increased a little in April. The good news: this is a point in time and looks like rates are going back down. The bad news: even though severe illness Read more…
What’s going on with the “Delta” variant in the U.K.?
COVID Variants Data and Metrics Infection and Spread
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Cases are rising quickly, possibly due to the variant formerly known as B.1617.2 ➡️ The Delta variant MAY be more transmissible and cause more severe infection, but the jury is still out. ↗️ The steep rise in cases in the U.K. in December and January was fueled by what was then known as the Read more…
If masks work, why can I still smell farts when I’m wearing one?
Masks Staying Safe Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL;DR. Masks work to prevent disease spread because they keep out the bigger particles and still let you breathe. Even though mask policies and behaviors are relaxing in many places right now (Summer 2021), we want to remind you of the benefits of mask wearing with this fun question from Summer 2020. If you Read more…
Do the COVID-19 vaccines reduce transmission?
Infection and Spread Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: YES! Evidence continues to mount that the vaccines REDUCE BOTH ASYMPTOMATIC INFECTIONS AND TRANSMISSION. ➡️ While the Nerdy Girls are still dreaming of a world where transmission was explicitly tested in the clinical trials (☎️ call us next time), the data pouring in from around the world strongly suggests that the vaccines are very Read more…
WHO announces new names for SARS-CoV-2 variants
Biology/Immunity COVID Variants
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Let’s face it: B.1.1.7 and B.1.351 don’t easily roll off the tongue. While naming variants after the place they were first identified is common in virology, during the pandemic there has been concern about stigmatizing particular countries when using these names in public discussions. The WHO has adopted a new Greek alphabet naming system to Read more…
How did the two Nerdy Girl kids who are 12-15 years old do after getting their second Pfizer vaccine dose this past Thursday?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Both had sore arms and felt a little tired the next day. One kid had a headache the next day and the other had mild armpit pain that is now feeling better. One of them developed a mild rash on their arm near where they got their shot that is now almost gone. Both Read more…
Vaccine Talk from Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett
Vaccines Women in STEM
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Already missing the Nerdy Girl Saturday Q&A? You’re in luck! Grab your coffee, sit back and enjoy straight vaccine talk from the Moderna developer and Nerdy Girl in spirit Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett! Link to Original FB Post
Should you get vaccinated if you have already had COVID-19?
Vaccines
Vijaya Knight, MD PhD (D)ABMLI
A: YES. Vaccination induces a more consistent and robust immune response even in those previously infected. 👉🏽 TL;DR: It is important to get vaccinated even if you have recovered from COVID-19. Vaccination boosts your immune response to COVID-19, giving you additional protection including to new variants.. ❓ What do we know about immunity following COVID-19 Read more…
Is it a HIPAA violation for someone to ask me if I got the Covid-19 vaccine?
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: No. Businesses, employers, family, or friends can ask about someone’s vaccine status without violating HIPAA. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is a US federal law that created national standards to protect patient health information from being disclosed without that person’s consent. This law only applies to certain organizations and businesses, called Read more…
Why does good hand washing work to prevent the spread of germs?
Staying Safe
Verdena Jennings, DO
Q: It’s just soap and water, right? A: Soap and water work together to create a matrix that germs cannot escape. When we wash our hands with soap for 20 seconds, soap molecules trap viruses, bacteria, and debris. Water rinses the matrix of soap and germs away from your skin. Hand sanitizer that is 60% Read more…
What is gene therapy? How is it different from vaccines?
Biology/Immunity Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
A: Gene therapies treat diseases using genetic tools. They usually work by making lasting changes to your DNA — the genetic “cookbook” that provides instructions to make you. Vaccines, by contrast, deliver a short-lived signal (e.g. a burst of protein), then disappear. Vaccines and gene therapies both use customized genetic tools to achieve their goals. Read more…
Why should we vaccinate our kids against COVID-19?
Families/Kids Vaccines Videos
Why should we vaccinate our kids against COVID-19? Dr. Chana Davis, PhD from Fueled by Science explains as a scientist and a mom. It’s not just about helping us get to herd immunity, it’s about minimizing the risk to your child: “If you don’t vaccinate your kid ever…they will eventually get it.” ICYMI, watch Dr. Read more…
Nerdy Girls’ Favorite Science News Sources
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
Today we are taking #GoodNewsTues quite literally – sharing out the Nerdy Girls’ favorite science news sources! Please let us know YOUR faves in the comments! The Nerdies’ List: 🐐Gretchen: NPR’s Goats and Soda and Kaiser Health News Morning Briefing ☝️Malia: Al Tompkins’ Covering COVID-19 Newsletter (via Poynter) 📉 Jenn: John Burn-Murdoch (@jburnmurdoch) on Twitter Read more…
Standing Strong for Science: Needed now more than ever
The need for reliable health information is greater than ever, and Those Nerdy Girls are here to deliver trustworthy, evidence-based insights to communities everywhere. Every donation makes a difference. Will you stand strong for science with us? Thank you for supporting a healthier, informed future for all.
A: In a recent study released by the CDC, hospitalization rates for adolescents aged 12-17 were highest in early January 2021, decreased in March, and then increased a little in April. The good news: this is a point in time and looks like rates are going back down. The bad news: even though severe illness Read more…
What’s going on with the “Delta” variant in the U.K.?
COVID Variants Data and Metrics Infection and SpreadJennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Cases are rising quickly, possibly due to the variant formerly known as B.1617.2 ➡️ The Delta variant MAY be more transmissible and cause more severe infection, but the jury is still out. ↗️ The steep rise in cases in the U.K. in December and January was fueled by what was then known as the Read more…
If masks work, why can I still smell farts when I’m wearing one?
Masks Staying Safe Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL;DR. Masks work to prevent disease spread because they keep out the bigger particles and still let you breathe. Even though mask policies and behaviors are relaxing in many places right now (Summer 2021), we want to remind you of the benefits of mask wearing with this fun question from Summer 2020. If you Read more…
Do the COVID-19 vaccines reduce transmission?
Infection and Spread Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: YES! Evidence continues to mount that the vaccines REDUCE BOTH ASYMPTOMATIC INFECTIONS AND TRANSMISSION. ➡️ While the Nerdy Girls are still dreaming of a world where transmission was explicitly tested in the clinical trials (☎️ call us next time), the data pouring in from around the world strongly suggests that the vaccines are very Read more…
WHO announces new names for SARS-CoV-2 variants
Biology/Immunity COVID Variants
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Let’s face it: B.1.1.7 and B.1.351 don’t easily roll off the tongue. While naming variants after the place they were first identified is common in virology, during the pandemic there has been concern about stigmatizing particular countries when using these names in public discussions. The WHO has adopted a new Greek alphabet naming system to Read more…
How did the two Nerdy Girl kids who are 12-15 years old do after getting their second Pfizer vaccine dose this past Thursday?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Both had sore arms and felt a little tired the next day. One kid had a headache the next day and the other had mild armpit pain that is now feeling better. One of them developed a mild rash on their arm near where they got their shot that is now almost gone. Both Read more…
Vaccine Talk from Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett
Vaccines Women in STEM
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Already missing the Nerdy Girl Saturday Q&A? You’re in luck! Grab your coffee, sit back and enjoy straight vaccine talk from the Moderna developer and Nerdy Girl in spirit Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett! Link to Original FB Post
Should you get vaccinated if you have already had COVID-19?
Vaccines
Vijaya Knight, MD PhD (D)ABMLI
A: YES. Vaccination induces a more consistent and robust immune response even in those previously infected. 👉🏽 TL;DR: It is important to get vaccinated even if you have recovered from COVID-19. Vaccination boosts your immune response to COVID-19, giving you additional protection including to new variants.. ❓ What do we know about immunity following COVID-19 Read more…
Is it a HIPAA violation for someone to ask me if I got the Covid-19 vaccine?
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: No. Businesses, employers, family, or friends can ask about someone’s vaccine status without violating HIPAA. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is a US federal law that created national standards to protect patient health information from being disclosed without that person’s consent. This law only applies to certain organizations and businesses, called Read more…
Why does good hand washing work to prevent the spread of germs?
Staying Safe
Verdena Jennings, DO
Q: It’s just soap and water, right? A: Soap and water work together to create a matrix that germs cannot escape. When we wash our hands with soap for 20 seconds, soap molecules trap viruses, bacteria, and debris. Water rinses the matrix of soap and germs away from your skin. Hand sanitizer that is 60% Read more…
What is gene therapy? How is it different from vaccines?
Biology/Immunity Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
A: Gene therapies treat diseases using genetic tools. They usually work by making lasting changes to your DNA — the genetic “cookbook” that provides instructions to make you. Vaccines, by contrast, deliver a short-lived signal (e.g. a burst of protein), then disappear. Vaccines and gene therapies both use customized genetic tools to achieve their goals. Read more…
Why should we vaccinate our kids against COVID-19?
Families/Kids Vaccines Videos
Why should we vaccinate our kids against COVID-19? Dr. Chana Davis, PhD from Fueled by Science explains as a scientist and a mom. It’s not just about helping us get to herd immunity, it’s about minimizing the risk to your child: “If you don’t vaccinate your kid ever…they will eventually get it.” ICYMI, watch Dr. Read more…
Nerdy Girls’ Favorite Science News Sources
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
Today we are taking #GoodNewsTues quite literally – sharing out the Nerdy Girls’ favorite science news sources! Please let us know YOUR faves in the comments! The Nerdies’ List: 🐐Gretchen: NPR’s Goats and Soda and Kaiser Health News Morning Briefing ☝️Malia: Al Tompkins’ Covering COVID-19 Newsletter (via Poynter) 📉 Jenn: John Burn-Murdoch (@jburnmurdoch) on Twitter Read more…
Standing Strong for Science: Needed now more than ever
The need for reliable health information is greater than ever, and Those Nerdy Girls are here to deliver trustworthy, evidence-based insights to communities everywhere. Every donation makes a difference. Will you stand strong for science with us? Thank you for supporting a healthier, informed future for all.
A: Cases are rising quickly, possibly due to the variant formerly known as B.1617.2 ➡️ The Delta variant MAY be more transmissible and cause more severe infection, but the jury is still out. ↗️ The steep rise in cases in the U.K. in December and January was fueled by what was then known as the Read more…
If masks work, why can I still smell farts when I’m wearing one?
Masks Staying Safe Uncertainty and MisinformationLauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL;DR. Masks work to prevent disease spread because they keep out the bigger particles and still let you breathe. Even though mask policies and behaviors are relaxing in many places right now (Summer 2021), we want to remind you of the benefits of mask wearing with this fun question from Summer 2020. If you Read more…
Do the COVID-19 vaccines reduce transmission?
Infection and Spread Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: YES! Evidence continues to mount that the vaccines REDUCE BOTH ASYMPTOMATIC INFECTIONS AND TRANSMISSION. ➡️ While the Nerdy Girls are still dreaming of a world where transmission was explicitly tested in the clinical trials (☎️ call us next time), the data pouring in from around the world strongly suggests that the vaccines are very Read more…
WHO announces new names for SARS-CoV-2 variants
Biology/Immunity COVID Variants
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Let’s face it: B.1.1.7 and B.1.351 don’t easily roll off the tongue. While naming variants after the place they were first identified is common in virology, during the pandemic there has been concern about stigmatizing particular countries when using these names in public discussions. The WHO has adopted a new Greek alphabet naming system to Read more…
How did the two Nerdy Girl kids who are 12-15 years old do after getting their second Pfizer vaccine dose this past Thursday?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Both had sore arms and felt a little tired the next day. One kid had a headache the next day and the other had mild armpit pain that is now feeling better. One of them developed a mild rash on their arm near where they got their shot that is now almost gone. Both Read more…
Vaccine Talk from Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett
Vaccines Women in STEM
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Already missing the Nerdy Girl Saturday Q&A? You’re in luck! Grab your coffee, sit back and enjoy straight vaccine talk from the Moderna developer and Nerdy Girl in spirit Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett! Link to Original FB Post
Should you get vaccinated if you have already had COVID-19?
Vaccines
Vijaya Knight, MD PhD (D)ABMLI
A: YES. Vaccination induces a more consistent and robust immune response even in those previously infected. 👉🏽 TL;DR: It is important to get vaccinated even if you have recovered from COVID-19. Vaccination boosts your immune response to COVID-19, giving you additional protection including to new variants.. ❓ What do we know about immunity following COVID-19 Read more…
Is it a HIPAA violation for someone to ask me if I got the Covid-19 vaccine?
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: No. Businesses, employers, family, or friends can ask about someone’s vaccine status without violating HIPAA. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is a US federal law that created national standards to protect patient health information from being disclosed without that person’s consent. This law only applies to certain organizations and businesses, called Read more…
Why does good hand washing work to prevent the spread of germs?
Staying Safe
Verdena Jennings, DO
Q: It’s just soap and water, right? A: Soap and water work together to create a matrix that germs cannot escape. When we wash our hands with soap for 20 seconds, soap molecules trap viruses, bacteria, and debris. Water rinses the matrix of soap and germs away from your skin. Hand sanitizer that is 60% Read more…
What is gene therapy? How is it different from vaccines?
Biology/Immunity Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
A: Gene therapies treat diseases using genetic tools. They usually work by making lasting changes to your DNA — the genetic “cookbook” that provides instructions to make you. Vaccines, by contrast, deliver a short-lived signal (e.g. a burst of protein), then disappear. Vaccines and gene therapies both use customized genetic tools to achieve their goals. Read more…
Why should we vaccinate our kids against COVID-19?
Families/Kids Vaccines Videos
Why should we vaccinate our kids against COVID-19? Dr. Chana Davis, PhD from Fueled by Science explains as a scientist and a mom. It’s not just about helping us get to herd immunity, it’s about minimizing the risk to your child: “If you don’t vaccinate your kid ever…they will eventually get it.” ICYMI, watch Dr. Read more…
Nerdy Girls’ Favorite Science News Sources
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
Today we are taking #GoodNewsTues quite literally – sharing out the Nerdy Girls’ favorite science news sources! Please let us know YOUR faves in the comments! The Nerdies’ List: 🐐Gretchen: NPR’s Goats and Soda and Kaiser Health News Morning Briefing ☝️Malia: Al Tompkins’ Covering COVID-19 Newsletter (via Poynter) 📉 Jenn: John Burn-Murdoch (@jburnmurdoch) on Twitter Read more…
Standing Strong for Science: Needed now more than ever
The need for reliable health information is greater than ever, and Those Nerdy Girls are here to deliver trustworthy, evidence-based insights to communities everywhere. Every donation makes a difference. Will you stand strong for science with us? Thank you for supporting a healthier, informed future for all.
A: TL;DR. Masks work to prevent disease spread because they keep out the bigger particles and still let you breathe. Even though mask policies and behaviors are relaxing in many places right now (Summer 2021), we want to remind you of the benefits of mask wearing with this fun question from Summer 2020. If you Read more…
Do the COVID-19 vaccines reduce transmission?
Infection and Spread VaccinesJennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: YES! Evidence continues to mount that the vaccines REDUCE BOTH ASYMPTOMATIC INFECTIONS AND TRANSMISSION. ➡️ While the Nerdy Girls are still dreaming of a world where transmission was explicitly tested in the clinical trials (☎️ call us next time), the data pouring in from around the world strongly suggests that the vaccines are very Read more…
WHO announces new names for SARS-CoV-2 variants
Biology/Immunity COVID Variants
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Let’s face it: B.1.1.7 and B.1.351 don’t easily roll off the tongue. While naming variants after the place they were first identified is common in virology, during the pandemic there has been concern about stigmatizing particular countries when using these names in public discussions. The WHO has adopted a new Greek alphabet naming system to Read more…
How did the two Nerdy Girl kids who are 12-15 years old do after getting their second Pfizer vaccine dose this past Thursday?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Both had sore arms and felt a little tired the next day. One kid had a headache the next day and the other had mild armpit pain that is now feeling better. One of them developed a mild rash on their arm near where they got their shot that is now almost gone. Both Read more…
Vaccine Talk from Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett
Vaccines Women in STEM
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Already missing the Nerdy Girl Saturday Q&A? You’re in luck! Grab your coffee, sit back and enjoy straight vaccine talk from the Moderna developer and Nerdy Girl in spirit Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett! Link to Original FB Post
Should you get vaccinated if you have already had COVID-19?
Vaccines
Vijaya Knight, MD PhD (D)ABMLI
A: YES. Vaccination induces a more consistent and robust immune response even in those previously infected. 👉🏽 TL;DR: It is important to get vaccinated even if you have recovered from COVID-19. Vaccination boosts your immune response to COVID-19, giving you additional protection including to new variants.. ❓ What do we know about immunity following COVID-19 Read more…
Is it a HIPAA violation for someone to ask me if I got the Covid-19 vaccine?
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: No. Businesses, employers, family, or friends can ask about someone’s vaccine status without violating HIPAA. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is a US federal law that created national standards to protect patient health information from being disclosed without that person’s consent. This law only applies to certain organizations and businesses, called Read more…
Why does good hand washing work to prevent the spread of germs?
Staying Safe
Verdena Jennings, DO
Q: It’s just soap and water, right? A: Soap and water work together to create a matrix that germs cannot escape. When we wash our hands with soap for 20 seconds, soap molecules trap viruses, bacteria, and debris. Water rinses the matrix of soap and germs away from your skin. Hand sanitizer that is 60% Read more…
What is gene therapy? How is it different from vaccines?
Biology/Immunity Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
A: Gene therapies treat diseases using genetic tools. They usually work by making lasting changes to your DNA — the genetic “cookbook” that provides instructions to make you. Vaccines, by contrast, deliver a short-lived signal (e.g. a burst of protein), then disappear. Vaccines and gene therapies both use customized genetic tools to achieve their goals. Read more…
Why should we vaccinate our kids against COVID-19?
Families/Kids Vaccines Videos
Why should we vaccinate our kids against COVID-19? Dr. Chana Davis, PhD from Fueled by Science explains as a scientist and a mom. It’s not just about helping us get to herd immunity, it’s about minimizing the risk to your child: “If you don’t vaccinate your kid ever…they will eventually get it.” ICYMI, watch Dr. Read more…
Nerdy Girls’ Favorite Science News Sources
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
Today we are taking #GoodNewsTues quite literally – sharing out the Nerdy Girls’ favorite science news sources! Please let us know YOUR faves in the comments! The Nerdies’ List: 🐐Gretchen: NPR’s Goats and Soda and Kaiser Health News Morning Briefing ☝️Malia: Al Tompkins’ Covering COVID-19 Newsletter (via Poynter) 📉 Jenn: John Burn-Murdoch (@jburnmurdoch) on Twitter Read more…
Standing Strong for Science: Needed now more than ever
The need for reliable health information is greater than ever, and Those Nerdy Girls are here to deliver trustworthy, evidence-based insights to communities everywhere. Every donation makes a difference. Will you stand strong for science with us? Thank you for supporting a healthier, informed future for all.
A: YES! Evidence continues to mount that the vaccines REDUCE BOTH ASYMPTOMATIC INFECTIONS AND TRANSMISSION. ➡️ While the Nerdy Girls are still dreaming of a world where transmission was explicitly tested in the clinical trials (☎️ call us next time), the data pouring in from around the world strongly suggests that the vaccines are very Read more…
WHO announces new names for SARS-CoV-2 variants
Biology/Immunity COVID VariantsJennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Let’s face it: B.1.1.7 and B.1.351 don’t easily roll off the tongue. While naming variants after the place they were first identified is common in virology, during the pandemic there has been concern about stigmatizing particular countries when using these names in public discussions. The WHO has adopted a new Greek alphabet naming system to Read more…
How did the two Nerdy Girl kids who are 12-15 years old do after getting their second Pfizer vaccine dose this past Thursday?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Both had sore arms and felt a little tired the next day. One kid had a headache the next day and the other had mild armpit pain that is now feeling better. One of them developed a mild rash on their arm near where they got their shot that is now almost gone. Both Read more…
Vaccine Talk from Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett
Vaccines Women in STEM
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Already missing the Nerdy Girl Saturday Q&A? You’re in luck! Grab your coffee, sit back and enjoy straight vaccine talk from the Moderna developer and Nerdy Girl in spirit Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett! Link to Original FB Post
Should you get vaccinated if you have already had COVID-19?
Vaccines
Vijaya Knight, MD PhD (D)ABMLI
A: YES. Vaccination induces a more consistent and robust immune response even in those previously infected. 👉🏽 TL;DR: It is important to get vaccinated even if you have recovered from COVID-19. Vaccination boosts your immune response to COVID-19, giving you additional protection including to new variants.. ❓ What do we know about immunity following COVID-19 Read more…
Is it a HIPAA violation for someone to ask me if I got the Covid-19 vaccine?
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: No. Businesses, employers, family, or friends can ask about someone’s vaccine status without violating HIPAA. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is a US federal law that created national standards to protect patient health information from being disclosed without that person’s consent. This law only applies to certain organizations and businesses, called Read more…
Why does good hand washing work to prevent the spread of germs?
Staying Safe
Verdena Jennings, DO
Q: It’s just soap and water, right? A: Soap and water work together to create a matrix that germs cannot escape. When we wash our hands with soap for 20 seconds, soap molecules trap viruses, bacteria, and debris. Water rinses the matrix of soap and germs away from your skin. Hand sanitizer that is 60% Read more…
What is gene therapy? How is it different from vaccines?
Biology/Immunity Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
A: Gene therapies treat diseases using genetic tools. They usually work by making lasting changes to your DNA — the genetic “cookbook” that provides instructions to make you. Vaccines, by contrast, deliver a short-lived signal (e.g. a burst of protein), then disappear. Vaccines and gene therapies both use customized genetic tools to achieve their goals. Read more…
Why should we vaccinate our kids against COVID-19?
Families/Kids Vaccines Videos
Why should we vaccinate our kids against COVID-19? Dr. Chana Davis, PhD from Fueled by Science explains as a scientist and a mom. It’s not just about helping us get to herd immunity, it’s about minimizing the risk to your child: “If you don’t vaccinate your kid ever…they will eventually get it.” ICYMI, watch Dr. Read more…
Nerdy Girls’ Favorite Science News Sources
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
Today we are taking #GoodNewsTues quite literally – sharing out the Nerdy Girls’ favorite science news sources! Please let us know YOUR faves in the comments! The Nerdies’ List: 🐐Gretchen: NPR’s Goats and Soda and Kaiser Health News Morning Briefing ☝️Malia: Al Tompkins’ Covering COVID-19 Newsletter (via Poynter) 📉 Jenn: John Burn-Murdoch (@jburnmurdoch) on Twitter Read more…
Standing Strong for Science: Needed now more than ever
The need for reliable health information is greater than ever, and Those Nerdy Girls are here to deliver trustworthy, evidence-based insights to communities everywhere. Every donation makes a difference. Will you stand strong for science with us? Thank you for supporting a healthier, informed future for all.
Let’s face it: B.1.1.7 and B.1.351 don’t easily roll off the tongue. While naming variants after the place they were first identified is common in virology, during the pandemic there has been concern about stigmatizing particular countries when using these names in public discussions. The WHO has adopted a new Greek alphabet naming system to Read more…
How did the two Nerdy Girl kids who are 12-15 years old do after getting their second Pfizer vaccine dose this past Thursday?
Families/Kids VaccinesAmanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Both had sore arms and felt a little tired the next day. One kid had a headache the next day and the other had mild armpit pain that is now feeling better. One of them developed a mild rash on their arm near where they got their shot that is now almost gone. Both Read more…
Vaccine Talk from Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett
Vaccines Women in STEM
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Already missing the Nerdy Girl Saturday Q&A? You’re in luck! Grab your coffee, sit back and enjoy straight vaccine talk from the Moderna developer and Nerdy Girl in spirit Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett! Link to Original FB Post
Should you get vaccinated if you have already had COVID-19?
Vaccines
Vijaya Knight, MD PhD (D)ABMLI
A: YES. Vaccination induces a more consistent and robust immune response even in those previously infected. 👉🏽 TL;DR: It is important to get vaccinated even if you have recovered from COVID-19. Vaccination boosts your immune response to COVID-19, giving you additional protection including to new variants.. ❓ What do we know about immunity following COVID-19 Read more…
Is it a HIPAA violation for someone to ask me if I got the Covid-19 vaccine?
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: No. Businesses, employers, family, or friends can ask about someone’s vaccine status without violating HIPAA. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is a US federal law that created national standards to protect patient health information from being disclosed without that person’s consent. This law only applies to certain organizations and businesses, called Read more…
Why does good hand washing work to prevent the spread of germs?
Staying Safe
Verdena Jennings, DO
Q: It’s just soap and water, right? A: Soap and water work together to create a matrix that germs cannot escape. When we wash our hands with soap for 20 seconds, soap molecules trap viruses, bacteria, and debris. Water rinses the matrix of soap and germs away from your skin. Hand sanitizer that is 60% Read more…
What is gene therapy? How is it different from vaccines?
Biology/Immunity Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
A: Gene therapies treat diseases using genetic tools. They usually work by making lasting changes to your DNA — the genetic “cookbook” that provides instructions to make you. Vaccines, by contrast, deliver a short-lived signal (e.g. a burst of protein), then disappear. Vaccines and gene therapies both use customized genetic tools to achieve their goals. Read more…
Why should we vaccinate our kids against COVID-19?
Families/Kids Vaccines Videos
Why should we vaccinate our kids against COVID-19? Dr. Chana Davis, PhD from Fueled by Science explains as a scientist and a mom. It’s not just about helping us get to herd immunity, it’s about minimizing the risk to your child: “If you don’t vaccinate your kid ever…they will eventually get it.” ICYMI, watch Dr. Read more…
Nerdy Girls’ Favorite Science News Sources
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
Today we are taking #GoodNewsTues quite literally – sharing out the Nerdy Girls’ favorite science news sources! Please let us know YOUR faves in the comments! The Nerdies’ List: 🐐Gretchen: NPR’s Goats and Soda and Kaiser Health News Morning Briefing ☝️Malia: Al Tompkins’ Covering COVID-19 Newsletter (via Poynter) 📉 Jenn: John Burn-Murdoch (@jburnmurdoch) on Twitter Read more…
Standing Strong for Science: Needed now more than ever
The need for reliable health information is greater than ever, and Those Nerdy Girls are here to deliver trustworthy, evidence-based insights to communities everywhere. Every donation makes a difference. Will you stand strong for science with us? Thank you for supporting a healthier, informed future for all.
A: Both had sore arms and felt a little tired the next day. One kid had a headache the next day and the other had mild armpit pain that is now feeling better. One of them developed a mild rash on their arm near where they got their shot that is now almost gone. Both Read more…
Vaccine Talk from Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett
Vaccines Women in STEMJennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Already missing the Nerdy Girl Saturday Q&A? You’re in luck! Grab your coffee, sit back and enjoy straight vaccine talk from the Moderna developer and Nerdy Girl in spirit Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett! Link to Original FB Post
Should you get vaccinated if you have already had COVID-19?
Vaccines
Vijaya Knight, MD PhD (D)ABMLI
A: YES. Vaccination induces a more consistent and robust immune response even in those previously infected. 👉🏽 TL;DR: It is important to get vaccinated even if you have recovered from COVID-19. Vaccination boosts your immune response to COVID-19, giving you additional protection including to new variants.. ❓ What do we know about immunity following COVID-19 Read more…
Is it a HIPAA violation for someone to ask me if I got the Covid-19 vaccine?
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: No. Businesses, employers, family, or friends can ask about someone’s vaccine status without violating HIPAA. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is a US federal law that created national standards to protect patient health information from being disclosed without that person’s consent. This law only applies to certain organizations and businesses, called Read more…
Why does good hand washing work to prevent the spread of germs?
Staying Safe
Verdena Jennings, DO
Q: It’s just soap and water, right? A: Soap and water work together to create a matrix that germs cannot escape. When we wash our hands with soap for 20 seconds, soap molecules trap viruses, bacteria, and debris. Water rinses the matrix of soap and germs away from your skin. Hand sanitizer that is 60% Read more…
What is gene therapy? How is it different from vaccines?
Biology/Immunity Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
A: Gene therapies treat diseases using genetic tools. They usually work by making lasting changes to your DNA — the genetic “cookbook” that provides instructions to make you. Vaccines, by contrast, deliver a short-lived signal (e.g. a burst of protein), then disappear. Vaccines and gene therapies both use customized genetic tools to achieve their goals. Read more…
Why should we vaccinate our kids against COVID-19?
Families/Kids Vaccines Videos
Why should we vaccinate our kids against COVID-19? Dr. Chana Davis, PhD from Fueled by Science explains as a scientist and a mom. It’s not just about helping us get to herd immunity, it’s about minimizing the risk to your child: “If you don’t vaccinate your kid ever…they will eventually get it.” ICYMI, watch Dr. Read more…
Nerdy Girls’ Favorite Science News Sources
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
Today we are taking #GoodNewsTues quite literally – sharing out the Nerdy Girls’ favorite science news sources! Please let us know YOUR faves in the comments! The Nerdies’ List: 🐐Gretchen: NPR’s Goats and Soda and Kaiser Health News Morning Briefing ☝️Malia: Al Tompkins’ Covering COVID-19 Newsletter (via Poynter) 📉 Jenn: John Burn-Murdoch (@jburnmurdoch) on Twitter Read more…
Standing Strong for Science: Needed now more than ever
The need for reliable health information is greater than ever, and Those Nerdy Girls are here to deliver trustworthy, evidence-based insights to communities everywhere. Every donation makes a difference. Will you stand strong for science with us? Thank you for supporting a healthier, informed future for all.
Already missing the Nerdy Girl Saturday Q&A? You’re in luck! Grab your coffee, sit back and enjoy straight vaccine talk from the Moderna developer and Nerdy Girl in spirit Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett! Link to Original FB Post
Should you get vaccinated if you have already had COVID-19?
VaccinesVijaya Knight, MD PhD (D)ABMLI
A: YES. Vaccination induces a more consistent and robust immune response even in those previously infected. 👉🏽 TL;DR: It is important to get vaccinated even if you have recovered from COVID-19. Vaccination boosts your immune response to COVID-19, giving you additional protection including to new variants.. ❓ What do we know about immunity following COVID-19 Read more…
Is it a HIPAA violation for someone to ask me if I got the Covid-19 vaccine?
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: No. Businesses, employers, family, or friends can ask about someone’s vaccine status without violating HIPAA. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is a US federal law that created national standards to protect patient health information from being disclosed without that person’s consent. This law only applies to certain organizations and businesses, called Read more…
Why does good hand washing work to prevent the spread of germs?
Staying Safe
Verdena Jennings, DO
Q: It’s just soap and water, right? A: Soap and water work together to create a matrix that germs cannot escape. When we wash our hands with soap for 20 seconds, soap molecules trap viruses, bacteria, and debris. Water rinses the matrix of soap and germs away from your skin. Hand sanitizer that is 60% Read more…
What is gene therapy? How is it different from vaccines?
Biology/Immunity Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
A: Gene therapies treat diseases using genetic tools. They usually work by making lasting changes to your DNA — the genetic “cookbook” that provides instructions to make you. Vaccines, by contrast, deliver a short-lived signal (e.g. a burst of protein), then disappear. Vaccines and gene therapies both use customized genetic tools to achieve their goals. Read more…
Why should we vaccinate our kids against COVID-19?
Families/Kids Vaccines Videos
Why should we vaccinate our kids against COVID-19? Dr. Chana Davis, PhD from Fueled by Science explains as a scientist and a mom. It’s not just about helping us get to herd immunity, it’s about minimizing the risk to your child: “If you don’t vaccinate your kid ever…they will eventually get it.” ICYMI, watch Dr. Read more…
Nerdy Girls’ Favorite Science News Sources
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
Today we are taking #GoodNewsTues quite literally – sharing out the Nerdy Girls’ favorite science news sources! Please let us know YOUR faves in the comments! The Nerdies’ List: 🐐Gretchen: NPR’s Goats and Soda and Kaiser Health News Morning Briefing ☝️Malia: Al Tompkins’ Covering COVID-19 Newsletter (via Poynter) 📉 Jenn: John Burn-Murdoch (@jburnmurdoch) on Twitter Read more…
Standing Strong for Science: Needed now more than ever
The need for reliable health information is greater than ever, and Those Nerdy Girls are here to deliver trustworthy, evidence-based insights to communities everywhere. Every donation makes a difference. Will you stand strong for science with us? Thank you for supporting a healthier, informed future for all.
A: YES. Vaccination induces a more consistent and robust immune response even in those previously infected. 👉🏽 TL;DR: It is important to get vaccinated even if you have recovered from COVID-19. Vaccination boosts your immune response to COVID-19, giving you additional protection including to new variants.. ❓ What do we know about immunity following COVID-19 Read more…
Is it a HIPAA violation for someone to ask me if I got the Covid-19 vaccine?
VaccinesSarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: No. Businesses, employers, family, or friends can ask about someone’s vaccine status without violating HIPAA. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is a US federal law that created national standards to protect patient health information from being disclosed without that person’s consent. This law only applies to certain organizations and businesses, called Read more…
Why does good hand washing work to prevent the spread of germs?
Staying Safe
Verdena Jennings, DO
Q: It’s just soap and water, right? A: Soap and water work together to create a matrix that germs cannot escape. When we wash our hands with soap for 20 seconds, soap molecules trap viruses, bacteria, and debris. Water rinses the matrix of soap and germs away from your skin. Hand sanitizer that is 60% Read more…
What is gene therapy? How is it different from vaccines?
Biology/Immunity Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
A: Gene therapies treat diseases using genetic tools. They usually work by making lasting changes to your DNA — the genetic “cookbook” that provides instructions to make you. Vaccines, by contrast, deliver a short-lived signal (e.g. a burst of protein), then disappear. Vaccines and gene therapies both use customized genetic tools to achieve their goals. Read more…
Why should we vaccinate our kids against COVID-19?
Families/Kids Vaccines Videos
Why should we vaccinate our kids against COVID-19? Dr. Chana Davis, PhD from Fueled by Science explains as a scientist and a mom. It’s not just about helping us get to herd immunity, it’s about minimizing the risk to your child: “If you don’t vaccinate your kid ever…they will eventually get it.” ICYMI, watch Dr. Read more…
Nerdy Girls’ Favorite Science News Sources
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
Today we are taking #GoodNewsTues quite literally – sharing out the Nerdy Girls’ favorite science news sources! Please let us know YOUR faves in the comments! The Nerdies’ List: 🐐Gretchen: NPR’s Goats and Soda and Kaiser Health News Morning Briefing ☝️Malia: Al Tompkins’ Covering COVID-19 Newsletter (via Poynter) 📉 Jenn: John Burn-Murdoch (@jburnmurdoch) on Twitter Read more…
A: No. Businesses, employers, family, or friends can ask about someone’s vaccine status without violating HIPAA. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is a US federal law that created national standards to protect patient health information from being disclosed without that person’s consent. This law only applies to certain organizations and businesses, called Read more…
Why does good hand washing work to prevent the spread of germs?
Staying SafeVerdena Jennings, DO
Q: It’s just soap and water, right? A: Soap and water work together to create a matrix that germs cannot escape. When we wash our hands with soap for 20 seconds, soap molecules trap viruses, bacteria, and debris. Water rinses the matrix of soap and germs away from your skin. Hand sanitizer that is 60% Read more…
What is gene therapy? How is it different from vaccines?
Biology/Immunity Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
A: Gene therapies treat diseases using genetic tools. They usually work by making lasting changes to your DNA — the genetic “cookbook” that provides instructions to make you. Vaccines, by contrast, deliver a short-lived signal (e.g. a burst of protein), then disappear. Vaccines and gene therapies both use customized genetic tools to achieve their goals. Read more…
Why should we vaccinate our kids against COVID-19?
Families/Kids Vaccines Videos
Why should we vaccinate our kids against COVID-19? Dr. Chana Davis, PhD from Fueled by Science explains as a scientist and a mom. It’s not just about helping us get to herd immunity, it’s about minimizing the risk to your child: “If you don’t vaccinate your kid ever…they will eventually get it.” ICYMI, watch Dr. Read more…
Nerdy Girls’ Favorite Science News Sources
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
Today we are taking #GoodNewsTues quite literally – sharing out the Nerdy Girls’ favorite science news sources! Please let us know YOUR faves in the comments! The Nerdies’ List: 🐐Gretchen: NPR’s Goats and Soda and Kaiser Health News Morning Briefing ☝️Malia: Al Tompkins’ Covering COVID-19 Newsletter (via Poynter) 📉 Jenn: John Burn-Murdoch (@jburnmurdoch) on Twitter Read more…
Q: It’s just soap and water, right? A: Soap and water work together to create a matrix that germs cannot escape. When we wash our hands with soap for 20 seconds, soap molecules trap viruses, bacteria, and debris. Water rinses the matrix of soap and germs away from your skin. Hand sanitizer that is 60% Read more…
What is gene therapy? How is it different from vaccines?
Biology/Immunity Uncertainty and Misinformation VaccinesA: Gene therapies treat diseases using genetic tools. They usually work by making lasting changes to your DNA — the genetic “cookbook” that provides instructions to make you. Vaccines, by contrast, deliver a short-lived signal (e.g. a burst of protein), then disappear. Vaccines and gene therapies both use customized genetic tools to achieve their goals. Read more…
Why should we vaccinate our kids against COVID-19?
Families/Kids Vaccines VideosWhy should we vaccinate our kids against COVID-19? Dr. Chana Davis, PhD from Fueled by Science explains as a scientist and a mom. It’s not just about helping us get to herd immunity, it’s about minimizing the risk to your child: “If you don’t vaccinate your kid ever…they will eventually get it.” ICYMI, watch Dr. Read more…
Nerdy Girls’ Favorite Science News Sources
Uncertainty and MisinformationLindsey Leininger, PhD MA
Today we are taking #GoodNewsTues quite literally – sharing out the Nerdy Girls’ favorite science news sources! Please let us know YOUR faves in the comments! The Nerdies’ List: 🐐Gretchen: NPR’s Goats and Soda and Kaiser Health News Morning Briefing ☝️Malia: Al Tompkins’ Covering COVID-19 Newsletter (via Poynter) 📉 Jenn: John Burn-Murdoch (@jburnmurdoch) on Twitter Read more…
Today we are taking #GoodNewsTues quite literally – sharing out the Nerdy Girls’ favorite science news sources! Please let us know YOUR faves in the comments! The Nerdies’ List: 🐐Gretchen: NPR’s Goats and Soda and Kaiser Health News Morning Briefing ☝️Malia: Al Tompkins’ Covering COVID-19 Newsletter (via Poynter) 📉 Jenn: John Burn-Murdoch (@jburnmurdoch) on Twitter Read more…
Standing Strong for Science: Needed now more than ever
The need for reliable health information is greater than ever, and Those Nerdy Girls are here to deliver trustworthy, evidence-based insights to communities everywhere. Every donation makes a difference. Will you stand strong for science with us? Thank you for supporting a healthier, informed future for all.