Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
It’s all your favorite nerds back for another live crossover event! Friendly Neighbor Epidemiologist Dr. Emily Smith and Your local epidemiologist Dr. Katelyn Jetelina are joining Dear Pandemic’s Dr. Malia Jones to tackle questions about date night, the latest J&J news, and vaccine hesitancy among white evangelicals. ➡️ Welcome, Intros, and Chit Chat (0:00-1:00) ➡️ Read more…
Are public restrooms best avoided during the pandemic?
Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
Q: Are public restrooms best avoided during the pandemic, or are there truly safe ways to use them where ventilation is concerned? TL;DR. Public bathrooms may present a higher COVID-19 risk than some other public spaces. We provide some tips on how to reduce this risk. As we’ve noted in other posts, bathrooms can carry Read more…
It’s feeling like a particularly strange and confusing stage of the pandemic?! Yikes!
Mental Health Reopening Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Indeed. Welcome to the #pandexit. Pandexit (n.) The final phase of a pandemic. The messy, halting, confusing labyrinth we must navigate to get from where we are to our new normal. Nerdy Girls Dr. Malia Jones and Dr. Christine Whelan, who are also colleagues at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, teamed up to define and Read more…
How long does immunity last after recovery from COVID-19?
Biology/Immunity
Vijaya Knight, MD PhD (D)ABMLI
A: Immune memory to SARS-CoV-2 appears to last *at least* 8 months. 👉 TL;DR: While individual immunity levels varied, so far antibodies and immune cells specific for SARS-CoV-2 were detected up to 8 months later in 95% of patients who recovered from COVID19. 👍🏽Immunity to infection: The immune system retains memory of a virus after Read more…
How do I talk to kids about vaccines?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Vaccination is very important for health in kids and adults alike! Even though COVID-19 vaccines aren’t authorized for most kids yet, there are lots of other vaccines that are super important! Sadly, vaccination rates in children tanked during the pandemic and it is time we get caught back up. Talking to kiddos about vaccination Read more…
Is the COVID-19 vaccine messing with my period?
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
TL:DR: We don’t know, but researchers are actively looking into it! The clinical trials of the vaccines did not ask this question specifically, but many people have reported changes in menstrual cycles following vaccination on social media. There is no evidence that vaccination impacts fertility or that something dangerous is going on. Menstrual cycles can Read more…
What is the chance of a “breakthrough” infection after vaccination?
Infection and Spread Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Quite low, but not zero. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently released data on reported breakthrough cases—meaning a positive SARS-CoV-2 test more than 2 weeks after FULL vaccination. TL;DR: ➡️ 5,814 cases were reported out of over 75 MILLION people who were fully vaccinated by this time. ➡️ 396 people Read more…
What’s the definition of a vaccine?
Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Q: I keep hearing people say ‘it’s not a vaccine’ so, what’s the definition of a vaccine? And are the vaccines for COVID vaccines? TL;DR: A vaccine is a product that is introduced to your body with the intent to create antibodies against a specific disease, giving you the ability to resist infection. There are Read more…
How will we know when a COVID-19 booster shot will be needed?
Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: When immunity starts waning and/or breakthrough infections start increasing in vaccinated people, boosters will likely start to be recommended. The exact length of time that the currently available COVID-19 vaccines will provide immunity for is not currently known. Researchers are, however, continuing to monitor people who took part in vaccine trials to try to Read more…
What is up with vaccine-induced immune thrombotic thrombocytopenia (VITT) and those weird blood clots?
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: This week, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) put a “pause” on the Johnson & Johnson vaccine to investigate reports of rare blood clots potentially caused by VITT. These reports are like the cases seen in Europe after getting the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine. VITT is a super rare medical condition where Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Clinical Symptoms Infection and Spread Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
In this live Q&A, we’ll be talking with the operators of two other #SciComm pages, Unambiguous Science and ScienceWhizLiz. We’ll talk about the J&J vaccine pause, fleas, Canadian geese, kids and COVID, long COVID, and creative vaccine strategies. ➡️ Welcome, Intros, and Chit Chat (0:00-3:40) ➡️ Can flea bites transmit COVID-19? (3:40-5:26) ➡️ Blood clotting Read more…
I thought that Peru was one of the first countries to go into lockdown. What is the situation there now?
Data and Metrics Infection and Spread
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: Peru has one of the highest excess death rates in the world and more than 47,000 people in Peru have died from COVID-19 as of March 2021 with excess deaths at nearly 2,600 per million (from a population of 32 million). How did this happen? TL; DR: Controlling COVID-19 requires many public health measures Read more…
Do we have any data on vaccine side effects from V-safe?
Vaccines
Verdena Jennings, DO
A: Yes. V-safe is a smartphone app from the CDC designed to help us monitor vaccine safety for people who get the vaccine outside of clinical trials—like most of us. People who got the vaccine can report their side effects. Keep in mind that the data in V-safe are self-reported. Results are available through the Read more…
It’s all your favorite nerds back for another live crossover event! Friendly Neighbor Epidemiologist Dr. Emily Smith and Your local epidemiologist Dr. Katelyn Jetelina are joining Dear Pandemic’s Dr. Malia Jones to tackle questions about date night, the latest J&J news, and vaccine hesitancy among white evangelicals. ➡️ Welcome, Intros, and Chit Chat (0:00-1:00) ➡️ Read more…
Are public restrooms best avoided during the pandemic?
Infection and Spread Staying SafeLauren Hale, PhD MA
Q: Are public restrooms best avoided during the pandemic, or are there truly safe ways to use them where ventilation is concerned? TL;DR. Public bathrooms may present a higher COVID-19 risk than some other public spaces. We provide some tips on how to reduce this risk. As we’ve noted in other posts, bathrooms can carry Read more…
It’s feeling like a particularly strange and confusing stage of the pandemic?! Yikes!
Mental Health Reopening Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Indeed. Welcome to the #pandexit. Pandexit (n.) The final phase of a pandemic. The messy, halting, confusing labyrinth we must navigate to get from where we are to our new normal. Nerdy Girls Dr. Malia Jones and Dr. Christine Whelan, who are also colleagues at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, teamed up to define and Read more…
How long does immunity last after recovery from COVID-19?
Biology/Immunity
Vijaya Knight, MD PhD (D)ABMLI
A: Immune memory to SARS-CoV-2 appears to last *at least* 8 months. 👉 TL;DR: While individual immunity levels varied, so far antibodies and immune cells specific for SARS-CoV-2 were detected up to 8 months later in 95% of patients who recovered from COVID19. 👍🏽Immunity to infection: The immune system retains memory of a virus after Read more…
How do I talk to kids about vaccines?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Vaccination is very important for health in kids and adults alike! Even though COVID-19 vaccines aren’t authorized for most kids yet, there are lots of other vaccines that are super important! Sadly, vaccination rates in children tanked during the pandemic and it is time we get caught back up. Talking to kiddos about vaccination Read more…
Is the COVID-19 vaccine messing with my period?
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
TL:DR: We don’t know, but researchers are actively looking into it! The clinical trials of the vaccines did not ask this question specifically, but many people have reported changes in menstrual cycles following vaccination on social media. There is no evidence that vaccination impacts fertility or that something dangerous is going on. Menstrual cycles can Read more…
What is the chance of a “breakthrough” infection after vaccination?
Infection and Spread Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Quite low, but not zero. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently released data on reported breakthrough cases—meaning a positive SARS-CoV-2 test more than 2 weeks after FULL vaccination. TL;DR: ➡️ 5,814 cases were reported out of over 75 MILLION people who were fully vaccinated by this time. ➡️ 396 people Read more…
What’s the definition of a vaccine?
Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Q: I keep hearing people say ‘it’s not a vaccine’ so, what’s the definition of a vaccine? And are the vaccines for COVID vaccines? TL;DR: A vaccine is a product that is introduced to your body with the intent to create antibodies against a specific disease, giving you the ability to resist infection. There are Read more…
How will we know when a COVID-19 booster shot will be needed?
Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: When immunity starts waning and/or breakthrough infections start increasing in vaccinated people, boosters will likely start to be recommended. The exact length of time that the currently available COVID-19 vaccines will provide immunity for is not currently known. Researchers are, however, continuing to monitor people who took part in vaccine trials to try to Read more…
What is up with vaccine-induced immune thrombotic thrombocytopenia (VITT) and those weird blood clots?
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: This week, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) put a “pause” on the Johnson & Johnson vaccine to investigate reports of rare blood clots potentially caused by VITT. These reports are like the cases seen in Europe after getting the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine. VITT is a super rare medical condition where Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Clinical Symptoms Infection and Spread Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
In this live Q&A, we’ll be talking with the operators of two other #SciComm pages, Unambiguous Science and ScienceWhizLiz. We’ll talk about the J&J vaccine pause, fleas, Canadian geese, kids and COVID, long COVID, and creative vaccine strategies. ➡️ Welcome, Intros, and Chit Chat (0:00-3:40) ➡️ Can flea bites transmit COVID-19? (3:40-5:26) ➡️ Blood clotting Read more…
I thought that Peru was one of the first countries to go into lockdown. What is the situation there now?
Data and Metrics Infection and Spread
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: Peru has one of the highest excess death rates in the world and more than 47,000 people in Peru have died from COVID-19 as of March 2021 with excess deaths at nearly 2,600 per million (from a population of 32 million). How did this happen? TL; DR: Controlling COVID-19 requires many public health measures Read more…
Do we have any data on vaccine side effects from V-safe?
Vaccines
Verdena Jennings, DO
A: Yes. V-safe is a smartphone app from the CDC designed to help us monitor vaccine safety for people who get the vaccine outside of clinical trials—like most of us. People who got the vaccine can report their side effects. Keep in mind that the data in V-safe are self-reported. Results are available through the Read more…
Q: Are public restrooms best avoided during the pandemic, or are there truly safe ways to use them where ventilation is concerned? TL;DR. Public bathrooms may present a higher COVID-19 risk than some other public spaces. We provide some tips on how to reduce this risk. As we’ve noted in other posts, bathrooms can carry Read more…
It’s feeling like a particularly strange and confusing stage of the pandemic?! Yikes!
Mental Health Reopening Uncertainty and MisinformationLindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Indeed. Welcome to the #pandexit. Pandexit (n.) The final phase of a pandemic. The messy, halting, confusing labyrinth we must navigate to get from where we are to our new normal. Nerdy Girls Dr. Malia Jones and Dr. Christine Whelan, who are also colleagues at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, teamed up to define and Read more…
How long does immunity last after recovery from COVID-19?
Biology/Immunity
Vijaya Knight, MD PhD (D)ABMLI
A: Immune memory to SARS-CoV-2 appears to last *at least* 8 months. 👉 TL;DR: While individual immunity levels varied, so far antibodies and immune cells specific for SARS-CoV-2 were detected up to 8 months later in 95% of patients who recovered from COVID19. 👍🏽Immunity to infection: The immune system retains memory of a virus after Read more…
How do I talk to kids about vaccines?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Vaccination is very important for health in kids and adults alike! Even though COVID-19 vaccines aren’t authorized for most kids yet, there are lots of other vaccines that are super important! Sadly, vaccination rates in children tanked during the pandemic and it is time we get caught back up. Talking to kiddos about vaccination Read more…
Is the COVID-19 vaccine messing with my period?
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
TL:DR: We don’t know, but researchers are actively looking into it! The clinical trials of the vaccines did not ask this question specifically, but many people have reported changes in menstrual cycles following vaccination on social media. There is no evidence that vaccination impacts fertility or that something dangerous is going on. Menstrual cycles can Read more…
What is the chance of a “breakthrough” infection after vaccination?
Infection and Spread Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Quite low, but not zero. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently released data on reported breakthrough cases—meaning a positive SARS-CoV-2 test more than 2 weeks after FULL vaccination. TL;DR: ➡️ 5,814 cases were reported out of over 75 MILLION people who were fully vaccinated by this time. ➡️ 396 people Read more…
What’s the definition of a vaccine?
Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Q: I keep hearing people say ‘it’s not a vaccine’ so, what’s the definition of a vaccine? And are the vaccines for COVID vaccines? TL;DR: A vaccine is a product that is introduced to your body with the intent to create antibodies against a specific disease, giving you the ability to resist infection. There are Read more…
How will we know when a COVID-19 booster shot will be needed?
Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: When immunity starts waning and/or breakthrough infections start increasing in vaccinated people, boosters will likely start to be recommended. The exact length of time that the currently available COVID-19 vaccines will provide immunity for is not currently known. Researchers are, however, continuing to monitor people who took part in vaccine trials to try to Read more…
What is up with vaccine-induced immune thrombotic thrombocytopenia (VITT) and those weird blood clots?
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: This week, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) put a “pause” on the Johnson & Johnson vaccine to investigate reports of rare blood clots potentially caused by VITT. These reports are like the cases seen in Europe after getting the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine. VITT is a super rare medical condition where Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Clinical Symptoms Infection and Spread Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
In this live Q&A, we’ll be talking with the operators of two other #SciComm pages, Unambiguous Science and ScienceWhizLiz. We’ll talk about the J&J vaccine pause, fleas, Canadian geese, kids and COVID, long COVID, and creative vaccine strategies. ➡️ Welcome, Intros, and Chit Chat (0:00-3:40) ➡️ Can flea bites transmit COVID-19? (3:40-5:26) ➡️ Blood clotting Read more…
I thought that Peru was one of the first countries to go into lockdown. What is the situation there now?
Data and Metrics Infection and Spread
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: Peru has one of the highest excess death rates in the world and more than 47,000 people in Peru have died from COVID-19 as of March 2021 with excess deaths at nearly 2,600 per million (from a population of 32 million). How did this happen? TL; DR: Controlling COVID-19 requires many public health measures Read more…
Do we have any data on vaccine side effects from V-safe?
Vaccines
Verdena Jennings, DO
A: Yes. V-safe is a smartphone app from the CDC designed to help us monitor vaccine safety for people who get the vaccine outside of clinical trials—like most of us. People who got the vaccine can report their side effects. Keep in mind that the data in V-safe are self-reported. Results are available through the Read more…
A: Indeed. Welcome to the #pandexit. Pandexit (n.) The final phase of a pandemic. The messy, halting, confusing labyrinth we must navigate to get from where we are to our new normal. Nerdy Girls Dr. Malia Jones and Dr. Christine Whelan, who are also colleagues at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, teamed up to define and Read more…
How long does immunity last after recovery from COVID-19?
Biology/ImmunityVijaya Knight, MD PhD (D)ABMLI
A: Immune memory to SARS-CoV-2 appears to last *at least* 8 months. 👉 TL;DR: While individual immunity levels varied, so far antibodies and immune cells specific for SARS-CoV-2 were detected up to 8 months later in 95% of patients who recovered from COVID19. 👍🏽Immunity to infection: The immune system retains memory of a virus after Read more…
How do I talk to kids about vaccines?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Vaccination is very important for health in kids and adults alike! Even though COVID-19 vaccines aren’t authorized for most kids yet, there are lots of other vaccines that are super important! Sadly, vaccination rates in children tanked during the pandemic and it is time we get caught back up. Talking to kiddos about vaccination Read more…
Is the COVID-19 vaccine messing with my period?
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
TL:DR: We don’t know, but researchers are actively looking into it! The clinical trials of the vaccines did not ask this question specifically, but many people have reported changes in menstrual cycles following vaccination on social media. There is no evidence that vaccination impacts fertility or that something dangerous is going on. Menstrual cycles can Read more…
What is the chance of a “breakthrough” infection after vaccination?
Infection and Spread Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Quite low, but not zero. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently released data on reported breakthrough cases—meaning a positive SARS-CoV-2 test more than 2 weeks after FULL vaccination. TL;DR: ➡️ 5,814 cases were reported out of over 75 MILLION people who were fully vaccinated by this time. ➡️ 396 people Read more…
What’s the definition of a vaccine?
Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Q: I keep hearing people say ‘it’s not a vaccine’ so, what’s the definition of a vaccine? And are the vaccines for COVID vaccines? TL;DR: A vaccine is a product that is introduced to your body with the intent to create antibodies against a specific disease, giving you the ability to resist infection. There are Read more…
How will we know when a COVID-19 booster shot will be needed?
Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: When immunity starts waning and/or breakthrough infections start increasing in vaccinated people, boosters will likely start to be recommended. The exact length of time that the currently available COVID-19 vaccines will provide immunity for is not currently known. Researchers are, however, continuing to monitor people who took part in vaccine trials to try to Read more…
What is up with vaccine-induced immune thrombotic thrombocytopenia (VITT) and those weird blood clots?
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: This week, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) put a “pause” on the Johnson & Johnson vaccine to investigate reports of rare blood clots potentially caused by VITT. These reports are like the cases seen in Europe after getting the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine. VITT is a super rare medical condition where Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Clinical Symptoms Infection and Spread Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
In this live Q&A, we’ll be talking with the operators of two other #SciComm pages, Unambiguous Science and ScienceWhizLiz. We’ll talk about the J&J vaccine pause, fleas, Canadian geese, kids and COVID, long COVID, and creative vaccine strategies. ➡️ Welcome, Intros, and Chit Chat (0:00-3:40) ➡️ Can flea bites transmit COVID-19? (3:40-5:26) ➡️ Blood clotting Read more…
I thought that Peru was one of the first countries to go into lockdown. What is the situation there now?
Data and Metrics Infection and Spread
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: Peru has one of the highest excess death rates in the world and more than 47,000 people in Peru have died from COVID-19 as of March 2021 with excess deaths at nearly 2,600 per million (from a population of 32 million). How did this happen? TL; DR: Controlling COVID-19 requires many public health measures Read more…
Do we have any data on vaccine side effects from V-safe?
Vaccines
Verdena Jennings, DO
A: Yes. V-safe is a smartphone app from the CDC designed to help us monitor vaccine safety for people who get the vaccine outside of clinical trials—like most of us. People who got the vaccine can report their side effects. Keep in mind that the data in V-safe are self-reported. Results are available through the Read more…
A: Immune memory to SARS-CoV-2 appears to last *at least* 8 months. 👉 TL;DR: While individual immunity levels varied, so far antibodies and immune cells specific for SARS-CoV-2 were detected up to 8 months later in 95% of patients who recovered from COVID19. 👍🏽Immunity to infection: The immune system retains memory of a virus after Read more…
How do I talk to kids about vaccines?
Families/Kids VaccinesSarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Vaccination is very important for health in kids and adults alike! Even though COVID-19 vaccines aren’t authorized for most kids yet, there are lots of other vaccines that are super important! Sadly, vaccination rates in children tanked during the pandemic and it is time we get caught back up. Talking to kiddos about vaccination Read more…
Is the COVID-19 vaccine messing with my period?
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
TL:DR: We don’t know, but researchers are actively looking into it! The clinical trials of the vaccines did not ask this question specifically, but many people have reported changes in menstrual cycles following vaccination on social media. There is no evidence that vaccination impacts fertility or that something dangerous is going on. Menstrual cycles can Read more…
What is the chance of a “breakthrough” infection after vaccination?
Infection and Spread Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Quite low, but not zero. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently released data on reported breakthrough cases—meaning a positive SARS-CoV-2 test more than 2 weeks after FULL vaccination. TL;DR: ➡️ 5,814 cases were reported out of over 75 MILLION people who were fully vaccinated by this time. ➡️ 396 people Read more…
What’s the definition of a vaccine?
Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Q: I keep hearing people say ‘it’s not a vaccine’ so, what’s the definition of a vaccine? And are the vaccines for COVID vaccines? TL;DR: A vaccine is a product that is introduced to your body with the intent to create antibodies against a specific disease, giving you the ability to resist infection. There are Read more…
How will we know when a COVID-19 booster shot will be needed?
Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: When immunity starts waning and/or breakthrough infections start increasing in vaccinated people, boosters will likely start to be recommended. The exact length of time that the currently available COVID-19 vaccines will provide immunity for is not currently known. Researchers are, however, continuing to monitor people who took part in vaccine trials to try to Read more…
What is up with vaccine-induced immune thrombotic thrombocytopenia (VITT) and those weird blood clots?
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: This week, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) put a “pause” on the Johnson & Johnson vaccine to investigate reports of rare blood clots potentially caused by VITT. These reports are like the cases seen in Europe after getting the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine. VITT is a super rare medical condition where Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Clinical Symptoms Infection and Spread Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
In this live Q&A, we’ll be talking with the operators of two other #SciComm pages, Unambiguous Science and ScienceWhizLiz. We’ll talk about the J&J vaccine pause, fleas, Canadian geese, kids and COVID, long COVID, and creative vaccine strategies. ➡️ Welcome, Intros, and Chit Chat (0:00-3:40) ➡️ Can flea bites transmit COVID-19? (3:40-5:26) ➡️ Blood clotting Read more…
I thought that Peru was one of the first countries to go into lockdown. What is the situation there now?
Data and Metrics Infection and Spread
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: Peru has one of the highest excess death rates in the world and more than 47,000 people in Peru have died from COVID-19 as of March 2021 with excess deaths at nearly 2,600 per million (from a population of 32 million). How did this happen? TL; DR: Controlling COVID-19 requires many public health measures Read more…
Do we have any data on vaccine side effects from V-safe?
Vaccines
Verdena Jennings, DO
A: Yes. V-safe is a smartphone app from the CDC designed to help us monitor vaccine safety for people who get the vaccine outside of clinical trials—like most of us. People who got the vaccine can report their side effects. Keep in mind that the data in V-safe are self-reported. Results are available through the Read more…
A: Vaccination is very important for health in kids and adults alike! Even though COVID-19 vaccines aren’t authorized for most kids yet, there are lots of other vaccines that are super important! Sadly, vaccination rates in children tanked during the pandemic and it is time we get caught back up. Talking to kiddos about vaccination Read more…
Is the COVID-19 vaccine messing with my period?
VaccinesSarah Whitley Coles, MD
TL:DR: We don’t know, but researchers are actively looking into it! The clinical trials of the vaccines did not ask this question specifically, but many people have reported changes in menstrual cycles following vaccination on social media. There is no evidence that vaccination impacts fertility or that something dangerous is going on. Menstrual cycles can Read more…
What is the chance of a “breakthrough” infection after vaccination?
Infection and Spread Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Quite low, but not zero. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently released data on reported breakthrough cases—meaning a positive SARS-CoV-2 test more than 2 weeks after FULL vaccination. TL;DR: ➡️ 5,814 cases were reported out of over 75 MILLION people who were fully vaccinated by this time. ➡️ 396 people Read more…
What’s the definition of a vaccine?
Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Q: I keep hearing people say ‘it’s not a vaccine’ so, what’s the definition of a vaccine? And are the vaccines for COVID vaccines? TL;DR: A vaccine is a product that is introduced to your body with the intent to create antibodies against a specific disease, giving you the ability to resist infection. There are Read more…
How will we know when a COVID-19 booster shot will be needed?
Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: When immunity starts waning and/or breakthrough infections start increasing in vaccinated people, boosters will likely start to be recommended. The exact length of time that the currently available COVID-19 vaccines will provide immunity for is not currently known. Researchers are, however, continuing to monitor people who took part in vaccine trials to try to Read more…
What is up with vaccine-induced immune thrombotic thrombocytopenia (VITT) and those weird blood clots?
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: This week, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) put a “pause” on the Johnson & Johnson vaccine to investigate reports of rare blood clots potentially caused by VITT. These reports are like the cases seen in Europe after getting the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine. VITT is a super rare medical condition where Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Clinical Symptoms Infection and Spread Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
In this live Q&A, we’ll be talking with the operators of two other #SciComm pages, Unambiguous Science and ScienceWhizLiz. We’ll talk about the J&J vaccine pause, fleas, Canadian geese, kids and COVID, long COVID, and creative vaccine strategies. ➡️ Welcome, Intros, and Chit Chat (0:00-3:40) ➡️ Can flea bites transmit COVID-19? (3:40-5:26) ➡️ Blood clotting Read more…
I thought that Peru was one of the first countries to go into lockdown. What is the situation there now?
Data and Metrics Infection and Spread
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: Peru has one of the highest excess death rates in the world and more than 47,000 people in Peru have died from COVID-19 as of March 2021 with excess deaths at nearly 2,600 per million (from a population of 32 million). How did this happen? TL; DR: Controlling COVID-19 requires many public health measures Read more…
Do we have any data on vaccine side effects from V-safe?
Vaccines
Verdena Jennings, DO
A: Yes. V-safe is a smartphone app from the CDC designed to help us monitor vaccine safety for people who get the vaccine outside of clinical trials—like most of us. People who got the vaccine can report their side effects. Keep in mind that the data in V-safe are self-reported. Results are available through the Read more…
TL:DR: We don’t know, but researchers are actively looking into it! The clinical trials of the vaccines did not ask this question specifically, but many people have reported changes in menstrual cycles following vaccination on social media. There is no evidence that vaccination impacts fertility or that something dangerous is going on. Menstrual cycles can Read more…
What is the chance of a “breakthrough” infection after vaccination?
Infection and Spread VaccinesJennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Quite low, but not zero. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently released data on reported breakthrough cases—meaning a positive SARS-CoV-2 test more than 2 weeks after FULL vaccination. TL;DR: ➡️ 5,814 cases were reported out of over 75 MILLION people who were fully vaccinated by this time. ➡️ 396 people Read more…
What’s the definition of a vaccine?
Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Q: I keep hearing people say ‘it’s not a vaccine’ so, what’s the definition of a vaccine? And are the vaccines for COVID vaccines? TL;DR: A vaccine is a product that is introduced to your body with the intent to create antibodies against a specific disease, giving you the ability to resist infection. There are Read more…
How will we know when a COVID-19 booster shot will be needed?
Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: When immunity starts waning and/or breakthrough infections start increasing in vaccinated people, boosters will likely start to be recommended. The exact length of time that the currently available COVID-19 vaccines will provide immunity for is not currently known. Researchers are, however, continuing to monitor people who took part in vaccine trials to try to Read more…
What is up with vaccine-induced immune thrombotic thrombocytopenia (VITT) and those weird blood clots?
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: This week, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) put a “pause” on the Johnson & Johnson vaccine to investigate reports of rare blood clots potentially caused by VITT. These reports are like the cases seen in Europe after getting the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine. VITT is a super rare medical condition where Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Clinical Symptoms Infection and Spread Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
In this live Q&A, we’ll be talking with the operators of two other #SciComm pages, Unambiguous Science and ScienceWhizLiz. We’ll talk about the J&J vaccine pause, fleas, Canadian geese, kids and COVID, long COVID, and creative vaccine strategies. ➡️ Welcome, Intros, and Chit Chat (0:00-3:40) ➡️ Can flea bites transmit COVID-19? (3:40-5:26) ➡️ Blood clotting Read more…
I thought that Peru was one of the first countries to go into lockdown. What is the situation there now?
Data and Metrics Infection and Spread
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: Peru has one of the highest excess death rates in the world and more than 47,000 people in Peru have died from COVID-19 as of March 2021 with excess deaths at nearly 2,600 per million (from a population of 32 million). How did this happen? TL; DR: Controlling COVID-19 requires many public health measures Read more…
Do we have any data on vaccine side effects from V-safe?
Vaccines
Verdena Jennings, DO
A: Yes. V-safe is a smartphone app from the CDC designed to help us monitor vaccine safety for people who get the vaccine outside of clinical trials—like most of us. People who got the vaccine can report their side effects. Keep in mind that the data in V-safe are self-reported. Results are available through the Read more…
A: Quite low, but not zero. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently released data on reported breakthrough cases—meaning a positive SARS-CoV-2 test more than 2 weeks after FULL vaccination. TL;DR: ➡️ 5,814 cases were reported out of over 75 MILLION people who were fully vaccinated by this time. ➡️ 396 people Read more…
What’s the definition of a vaccine?
Uncertainty and Misinformation VaccinesMalia Jones, PhD MPH
Q: I keep hearing people say ‘it’s not a vaccine’ so, what’s the definition of a vaccine? And are the vaccines for COVID vaccines? TL;DR: A vaccine is a product that is introduced to your body with the intent to create antibodies against a specific disease, giving you the ability to resist infection. There are Read more…
How will we know when a COVID-19 booster shot will be needed?
Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: When immunity starts waning and/or breakthrough infections start increasing in vaccinated people, boosters will likely start to be recommended. The exact length of time that the currently available COVID-19 vaccines will provide immunity for is not currently known. Researchers are, however, continuing to monitor people who took part in vaccine trials to try to Read more…
What is up with vaccine-induced immune thrombotic thrombocytopenia (VITT) and those weird blood clots?
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: This week, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) put a “pause” on the Johnson & Johnson vaccine to investigate reports of rare blood clots potentially caused by VITT. These reports are like the cases seen in Europe after getting the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine. VITT is a super rare medical condition where Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Clinical Symptoms Infection and Spread Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
In this live Q&A, we’ll be talking with the operators of two other #SciComm pages, Unambiguous Science and ScienceWhizLiz. We’ll talk about the J&J vaccine pause, fleas, Canadian geese, kids and COVID, long COVID, and creative vaccine strategies. ➡️ Welcome, Intros, and Chit Chat (0:00-3:40) ➡️ Can flea bites transmit COVID-19? (3:40-5:26) ➡️ Blood clotting Read more…
I thought that Peru was one of the first countries to go into lockdown. What is the situation there now?
Data and Metrics Infection and Spread
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: Peru has one of the highest excess death rates in the world and more than 47,000 people in Peru have died from COVID-19 as of March 2021 with excess deaths at nearly 2,600 per million (from a population of 32 million). How did this happen? TL; DR: Controlling COVID-19 requires many public health measures Read more…
Do we have any data on vaccine side effects from V-safe?
Vaccines
Verdena Jennings, DO
A: Yes. V-safe is a smartphone app from the CDC designed to help us monitor vaccine safety for people who get the vaccine outside of clinical trials—like most of us. People who got the vaccine can report their side effects. Keep in mind that the data in V-safe are self-reported. Results are available through the Read more…
Q: I keep hearing people say ‘it’s not a vaccine’ so, what’s the definition of a vaccine? And are the vaccines for COVID vaccines? TL;DR: A vaccine is a product that is introduced to your body with the intent to create antibodies against a specific disease, giving you the ability to resist infection. There are Read more…
How will we know when a COVID-19 booster shot will be needed?
VaccinesAmanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: When immunity starts waning and/or breakthrough infections start increasing in vaccinated people, boosters will likely start to be recommended. The exact length of time that the currently available COVID-19 vaccines will provide immunity for is not currently known. Researchers are, however, continuing to monitor people who took part in vaccine trials to try to Read more…
What is up with vaccine-induced immune thrombotic thrombocytopenia (VITT) and those weird blood clots?
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: This week, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) put a “pause” on the Johnson & Johnson vaccine to investigate reports of rare blood clots potentially caused by VITT. These reports are like the cases seen in Europe after getting the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine. VITT is a super rare medical condition where Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Clinical Symptoms Infection and Spread Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
In this live Q&A, we’ll be talking with the operators of two other #SciComm pages, Unambiguous Science and ScienceWhizLiz. We’ll talk about the J&J vaccine pause, fleas, Canadian geese, kids and COVID, long COVID, and creative vaccine strategies. ➡️ Welcome, Intros, and Chit Chat (0:00-3:40) ➡️ Can flea bites transmit COVID-19? (3:40-5:26) ➡️ Blood clotting Read more…
I thought that Peru was one of the first countries to go into lockdown. What is the situation there now?
Data and Metrics Infection and Spread
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: Peru has one of the highest excess death rates in the world and more than 47,000 people in Peru have died from COVID-19 as of March 2021 with excess deaths at nearly 2,600 per million (from a population of 32 million). How did this happen? TL; DR: Controlling COVID-19 requires many public health measures Read more…
Do we have any data on vaccine side effects from V-safe?
Vaccines
Verdena Jennings, DO
A: Yes. V-safe is a smartphone app from the CDC designed to help us monitor vaccine safety for people who get the vaccine outside of clinical trials—like most of us. People who got the vaccine can report their side effects. Keep in mind that the data in V-safe are self-reported. Results are available through the Read more…
A: When immunity starts waning and/or breakthrough infections start increasing in vaccinated people, boosters will likely start to be recommended. The exact length of time that the currently available COVID-19 vaccines will provide immunity for is not currently known. Researchers are, however, continuing to monitor people who took part in vaccine trials to try to Read more…
What is up with vaccine-induced immune thrombotic thrombocytopenia (VITT) and those weird blood clots?
VaccinesSarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: This week, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) put a “pause” on the Johnson & Johnson vaccine to investigate reports of rare blood clots potentially caused by VITT. These reports are like the cases seen in Europe after getting the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine. VITT is a super rare medical condition where Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Clinical Symptoms Infection and Spread Vaccines Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
In this live Q&A, we’ll be talking with the operators of two other #SciComm pages, Unambiguous Science and ScienceWhizLiz. We’ll talk about the J&J vaccine pause, fleas, Canadian geese, kids and COVID, long COVID, and creative vaccine strategies. ➡️ Welcome, Intros, and Chit Chat (0:00-3:40) ➡️ Can flea bites transmit COVID-19? (3:40-5:26) ➡️ Blood clotting Read more…
I thought that Peru was one of the first countries to go into lockdown. What is the situation there now?
Data and Metrics Infection and Spread
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: Peru has one of the highest excess death rates in the world and more than 47,000 people in Peru have died from COVID-19 as of March 2021 with excess deaths at nearly 2,600 per million (from a population of 32 million). How did this happen? TL; DR: Controlling COVID-19 requires many public health measures Read more…
Do we have any data on vaccine side effects from V-safe?
Vaccines
Verdena Jennings, DO
A: Yes. V-safe is a smartphone app from the CDC designed to help us monitor vaccine safety for people who get the vaccine outside of clinical trials—like most of us. People who got the vaccine can report their side effects. Keep in mind that the data in V-safe are self-reported. Results are available through the Read more…
A: This week, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) put a “pause” on the Johnson & Johnson vaccine to investigate reports of rare blood clots potentially caused by VITT. These reports are like the cases seen in Europe after getting the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine. VITT is a super rare medical condition where Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Clinical Symptoms Infection and Spread Vaccines VideosMalia Jones, PhD MPH
In this live Q&A, we’ll be talking with the operators of two other #SciComm pages, Unambiguous Science and ScienceWhizLiz. We’ll talk about the J&J vaccine pause, fleas, Canadian geese, kids and COVID, long COVID, and creative vaccine strategies. ➡️ Welcome, Intros, and Chit Chat (0:00-3:40) ➡️ Can flea bites transmit COVID-19? (3:40-5:26) ➡️ Blood clotting Read more…
I thought that Peru was one of the first countries to go into lockdown. What is the situation there now?
Data and Metrics Infection and Spread
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: Peru has one of the highest excess death rates in the world and more than 47,000 people in Peru have died from COVID-19 as of March 2021 with excess deaths at nearly 2,600 per million (from a population of 32 million). How did this happen? TL; DR: Controlling COVID-19 requires many public health measures Read more…
Do we have any data on vaccine side effects from V-safe?
Vaccines
Verdena Jennings, DO
A: Yes. V-safe is a smartphone app from the CDC designed to help us monitor vaccine safety for people who get the vaccine outside of clinical trials—like most of us. People who got the vaccine can report their side effects. Keep in mind that the data in V-safe are self-reported. Results are available through the Read more…
In this live Q&A, we’ll be talking with the operators of two other #SciComm pages, Unambiguous Science and ScienceWhizLiz. We’ll talk about the J&J vaccine pause, fleas, Canadian geese, kids and COVID, long COVID, and creative vaccine strategies. ➡️ Welcome, Intros, and Chit Chat (0:00-3:40) ➡️ Can flea bites transmit COVID-19? (3:40-5:26) ➡️ Blood clotting Read more…
I thought that Peru was one of the first countries to go into lockdown. What is the situation there now?
Data and Metrics Infection and SpreadAparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: Peru has one of the highest excess death rates in the world and more than 47,000 people in Peru have died from COVID-19 as of March 2021 with excess deaths at nearly 2,600 per million (from a population of 32 million). How did this happen? TL; DR: Controlling COVID-19 requires many public health measures Read more…
Do we have any data on vaccine side effects from V-safe?
Vaccines
Verdena Jennings, DO
A: Yes. V-safe is a smartphone app from the CDC designed to help us monitor vaccine safety for people who get the vaccine outside of clinical trials—like most of us. People who got the vaccine can report their side effects. Keep in mind that the data in V-safe are self-reported. Results are available through the Read more…
A: Peru has one of the highest excess death rates in the world and more than 47,000 people in Peru have died from COVID-19 as of March 2021 with excess deaths at nearly 2,600 per million (from a population of 32 million). How did this happen? TL; DR: Controlling COVID-19 requires many public health measures Read more…
Do we have any data on vaccine side effects from V-safe?
VaccinesVerdena Jennings, DO
A: Yes. V-safe is a smartphone app from the CDC designed to help us monitor vaccine safety for people who get the vaccine outside of clinical trials—like most of us. People who got the vaccine can report their side effects. Keep in mind that the data in V-safe are self-reported. Results are available through the Read more…
A: Yes. V-safe is a smartphone app from the CDC designed to help us monitor vaccine safety for people who get the vaccine outside of clinical trials—like most of us. People who got the vaccine can report their side effects. Keep in mind that the data in V-safe are self-reported. Results are available through the Read more…
