What exactly is in the vaccine from Johnson & Johnson-Janssen (and, what isn’t)?
Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: The active ingredient in the vaccine from Johnson & Johnson-Janssen (also called the J&J vaccine) is a genetically modified version of a virus that normally causes the common cold. The vaccine also contains two ingredients to balance its pH, ethanol, two ingredients that keep it from getting clumpy, salt, and water. It does NOT Read more…
Are we setting ourselves up for a worsening of common illnesses by isolating our immune systems this year?
Staying Safe
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: Celebrate the mild flu season and take what we have learned this year to inform future behavior. Harmful germs are not going away. Illness from bacteria and viruses that make us sick do not “strengthen” the immune system and contribute to significant complications and death. Preserve your immune system by maintaining exposure to good Read more…
Meet Those Nerdy Girls – Dr. Sarah Coles
Uncategorized
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
This week in Meet the Nerdy Girls, we’re delighted to introduce our readers to Dr. Sarah Coles, MD. Dr. Coles is a board-certified family physician practicing in both hospital and outpatient settings in Phoenix, Arizona. She sees patients in every stage of life, for any concern. She came to Dear Pandemic’s team as a 1-month Read more…
If I have the opportunity to get the vaccine but it’s not my turn, should I take it?
Vaccines
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: This vexing ethical dilemma has a few black and white answers, and a whole lot of gray. tl;dr: Don’t lie about your status. Don’t take a dose clearly intended for others. If doses are truly going to waste and a vaccination provider is looking for arms, it’s ok to take the shot, but you Read more…
Is it safe to get routine medical care at a clinic?
Staying Safe
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: Yes! Yes, yes and yes. Yes!!! Please do not let the pandemic keep you from getting routine screenings and needed medical care! To answer this question, we’re bringing back an updated version of a post from all the way back in JUNE, when this was already true. What’s new at this point? Well, most Read more…
Any new updates regarding the COVID-19 vaccine rollout outside the U.S.?
Data and Metrics Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
A. Yes, there are new updates! And while there is reason for optimism, there is still a long, long way to go in many countries. We previously posted about the status of the global vaccine rollout roughly a month ago. Some countries like Israel and the United Arab Emirates (UAB) were doing a great job Read more…
How long do I need between my flu vaccine and COVID-19 vaccination?
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
Q: Serena from Australia asks: “In Australia it’s time for our flu vax. How long do I need between this and COVID-19 vaccination?” A: Ideally, there would be 14 days before or after getting the COVID-19 vaccine and any other vaccine. However, there may be situations where a shorter interval between would be ok. Folks Read more…
Will the vaccines prevent Long Covid?
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Likely! There is good biological reason to think so, but like many things we lack hard data. Many followers have asked this great question in recent weeks. Clinical trials have shown the vaccines are AMAZING at preventing serious disease and death. But what about those mild infections after a vaccine, could they still lead Read more…
In the last year I made some not-so-awesome impulse purchases. Was that just me?
Mental Health
Christine Whelan, PhD
A: Stress spending is real, and in the last year, it went way past buying too much toilet paper. According to one survey, 43% of respondents said they’d made an impulse purchase during the first few months of the pandemic as wine-o-clock internet purchases became an all-day thing for a subset of us. For others, Read more…
What are the rules for family get-togethers with vaccinated adults and unvaccinated kids?
Families/Kids Infection and Spread
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: We offer a few guiding principles. Severe complications of COVID-19 infection are significantly decreased among the vaccinated but infection risk is not zero. Unvaccinated people remain at risk of infection +/- complications. Determine what is important. Maintain as many risk mitigation strategies as realistic. This is not over yet. ☠️ Vaccination greatly decreases the Read more…
How do we overcome mistrust in the vaccines, especially with Black Americans?
Social and Racial Justice Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: As many as half of Black Americans have expressed reluctance to take the COVID-19 vaccines (1), which some attribute to the enduring legacy of the egregious Tuskegee Syphilis Study. Reticence to take the coronavirus vaccine is complicated. Listening and understanding history is critical. Contrary to many peoples’ understanding of the Tuskegee Syphilis Study, Black Read more…
Can I go back to my indoor fitness classes?
Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: The Nerdy Girls LOVE your efforts to stay fit, but best to hang on to those online or outdoor workouts a bit longer. TL;DR: Heavy breathing, no masks, and indoors is the perfect recipe for SARS-CoV-2 transmission. A recent U.S. CDC report described an outbreak linked to an unnamed fitness facility in Chicago in Read more…
We now have a third, safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine.
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
We have GREAT news! We now have a third, safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine. The FDA has granted Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) to the Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) vaccine. The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) met this weekend to review and make recommendations on the this vaccine. Janssen is a pharmaceutical company owned by Read more…
Baby Sleep Day
Families/Kids Mental Health
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
The Nerdy Girls over at Dear Pandemic are thrilled to participate in Baby Sleep Day (Visit Pediatric Sleep Council for live Q&A all day or Baby Sleep Day for the schedule of experts). Healthy sleep during a pandemic can be tough – especially for parents who spend a lot of energy balancing their family and Read more…
Does the COVID vaccine only last 90 days?!
Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: No. There is really no reason to think that protection from the vaccines wears off after 90 days. We know the vaccines last longer than 90 days. But we don’t know how long. The CDC recently updated their guidance about quarantining after an exposure and included some changes for people who have been vaccinated. Read more…
When do we expect pediatric vaccines to be available?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Best case estimate for availability of vaccines is still Fall 2021 for older kids (aged 12+ years) and late 2021 to early 2022 for younger kids (aged < 12 years). So far Pfizer and Moderna have started trials in kids (Pfizer trial including kids aged 12-15 years was fully enrolled in January and the Read more…
A: The active ingredient in the vaccine from Johnson & Johnson-Janssen (also called the J&J vaccine) is a genetically modified version of a virus that normally causes the common cold. The vaccine also contains two ingredients to balance its pH, ethanol, two ingredients that keep it from getting clumpy, salt, and water. It does NOT Read more…
Are we setting ourselves up for a worsening of common illnesses by isolating our immune systems this year?
Staying SafeAshley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: Celebrate the mild flu season and take what we have learned this year to inform future behavior. Harmful germs are not going away. Illness from bacteria and viruses that make us sick do not “strengthen” the immune system and contribute to significant complications and death. Preserve your immune system by maintaining exposure to good Read more…
Meet Those Nerdy Girls – Dr. Sarah Coles
Uncategorized
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
This week in Meet the Nerdy Girls, we’re delighted to introduce our readers to Dr. Sarah Coles, MD. Dr. Coles is a board-certified family physician practicing in both hospital and outpatient settings in Phoenix, Arizona. She sees patients in every stage of life, for any concern. She came to Dear Pandemic’s team as a 1-month Read more…
If I have the opportunity to get the vaccine but it’s not my turn, should I take it?
Vaccines
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: This vexing ethical dilemma has a few black and white answers, and a whole lot of gray. tl;dr: Don’t lie about your status. Don’t take a dose clearly intended for others. If doses are truly going to waste and a vaccination provider is looking for arms, it’s ok to take the shot, but you Read more…
Is it safe to get routine medical care at a clinic?
Staying Safe
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: Yes! Yes, yes and yes. Yes!!! Please do not let the pandemic keep you from getting routine screenings and needed medical care! To answer this question, we’re bringing back an updated version of a post from all the way back in JUNE, when this was already true. What’s new at this point? Well, most Read more…
Any new updates regarding the COVID-19 vaccine rollout outside the U.S.?
Data and Metrics Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
A. Yes, there are new updates! And while there is reason for optimism, there is still a long, long way to go in many countries. We previously posted about the status of the global vaccine rollout roughly a month ago. Some countries like Israel and the United Arab Emirates (UAB) were doing a great job Read more…
How long do I need between my flu vaccine and COVID-19 vaccination?
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
Q: Serena from Australia asks: “In Australia it’s time for our flu vax. How long do I need between this and COVID-19 vaccination?” A: Ideally, there would be 14 days before or after getting the COVID-19 vaccine and any other vaccine. However, there may be situations where a shorter interval between would be ok. Folks Read more…
Will the vaccines prevent Long Covid?
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Likely! There is good biological reason to think so, but like many things we lack hard data. Many followers have asked this great question in recent weeks. Clinical trials have shown the vaccines are AMAZING at preventing serious disease and death. But what about those mild infections after a vaccine, could they still lead Read more…
In the last year I made some not-so-awesome impulse purchases. Was that just me?
Mental Health
Christine Whelan, PhD
A: Stress spending is real, and in the last year, it went way past buying too much toilet paper. According to one survey, 43% of respondents said they’d made an impulse purchase during the first few months of the pandemic as wine-o-clock internet purchases became an all-day thing for a subset of us. For others, Read more…
What are the rules for family get-togethers with vaccinated adults and unvaccinated kids?
Families/Kids Infection and Spread
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: We offer a few guiding principles. Severe complications of COVID-19 infection are significantly decreased among the vaccinated but infection risk is not zero. Unvaccinated people remain at risk of infection +/- complications. Determine what is important. Maintain as many risk mitigation strategies as realistic. This is not over yet. ☠️ Vaccination greatly decreases the Read more…
How do we overcome mistrust in the vaccines, especially with Black Americans?
Social and Racial Justice Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: As many as half of Black Americans have expressed reluctance to take the COVID-19 vaccines (1), which some attribute to the enduring legacy of the egregious Tuskegee Syphilis Study. Reticence to take the coronavirus vaccine is complicated. Listening and understanding history is critical. Contrary to many peoples’ understanding of the Tuskegee Syphilis Study, Black Read more…
Can I go back to my indoor fitness classes?
Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: The Nerdy Girls LOVE your efforts to stay fit, but best to hang on to those online or outdoor workouts a bit longer. TL;DR: Heavy breathing, no masks, and indoors is the perfect recipe for SARS-CoV-2 transmission. A recent U.S. CDC report described an outbreak linked to an unnamed fitness facility in Chicago in Read more…
We now have a third, safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine.
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
We have GREAT news! We now have a third, safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine. The FDA has granted Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) to the Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) vaccine. The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) met this weekend to review and make recommendations on the this vaccine. Janssen is a pharmaceutical company owned by Read more…
Baby Sleep Day
Families/Kids Mental Health
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
The Nerdy Girls over at Dear Pandemic are thrilled to participate in Baby Sleep Day (Visit Pediatric Sleep Council for live Q&A all day or Baby Sleep Day for the schedule of experts). Healthy sleep during a pandemic can be tough – especially for parents who spend a lot of energy balancing their family and Read more…
Does the COVID vaccine only last 90 days?!
Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: No. There is really no reason to think that protection from the vaccines wears off after 90 days. We know the vaccines last longer than 90 days. But we don’t know how long. The CDC recently updated their guidance about quarantining after an exposure and included some changes for people who have been vaccinated. Read more…
When do we expect pediatric vaccines to be available?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Best case estimate for availability of vaccines is still Fall 2021 for older kids (aged 12+ years) and late 2021 to early 2022 for younger kids (aged < 12 years). So far Pfizer and Moderna have started trials in kids (Pfizer trial including kids aged 12-15 years was fully enrolled in January and the Read more…
A: Celebrate the mild flu season and take what we have learned this year to inform future behavior. Harmful germs are not going away. Illness from bacteria and viruses that make us sick do not “strengthen” the immune system and contribute to significant complications and death. Preserve your immune system by maintaining exposure to good Read more…
Meet Those Nerdy Girls – Dr. Sarah Coles
UncategorizedMalia Jones, PhD MPH
This week in Meet the Nerdy Girls, we’re delighted to introduce our readers to Dr. Sarah Coles, MD. Dr. Coles is a board-certified family physician practicing in both hospital and outpatient settings in Phoenix, Arizona. She sees patients in every stage of life, for any concern. She came to Dear Pandemic’s team as a 1-month Read more…
If I have the opportunity to get the vaccine but it’s not my turn, should I take it?
Vaccines
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: This vexing ethical dilemma has a few black and white answers, and a whole lot of gray. tl;dr: Don’t lie about your status. Don’t take a dose clearly intended for others. If doses are truly going to waste and a vaccination provider is looking for arms, it’s ok to take the shot, but you Read more…
Is it safe to get routine medical care at a clinic?
Staying Safe
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: Yes! Yes, yes and yes. Yes!!! Please do not let the pandemic keep you from getting routine screenings and needed medical care! To answer this question, we’re bringing back an updated version of a post from all the way back in JUNE, when this was already true. What’s new at this point? Well, most Read more…
Any new updates regarding the COVID-19 vaccine rollout outside the U.S.?
Data and Metrics Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
A. Yes, there are new updates! And while there is reason for optimism, there is still a long, long way to go in many countries. We previously posted about the status of the global vaccine rollout roughly a month ago. Some countries like Israel and the United Arab Emirates (UAB) were doing a great job Read more…
How long do I need between my flu vaccine and COVID-19 vaccination?
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
Q: Serena from Australia asks: “In Australia it’s time for our flu vax. How long do I need between this and COVID-19 vaccination?” A: Ideally, there would be 14 days before or after getting the COVID-19 vaccine and any other vaccine. However, there may be situations where a shorter interval between would be ok. Folks Read more…
Will the vaccines prevent Long Covid?
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Likely! There is good biological reason to think so, but like many things we lack hard data. Many followers have asked this great question in recent weeks. Clinical trials have shown the vaccines are AMAZING at preventing serious disease and death. But what about those mild infections after a vaccine, could they still lead Read more…
In the last year I made some not-so-awesome impulse purchases. Was that just me?
Mental Health
Christine Whelan, PhD
A: Stress spending is real, and in the last year, it went way past buying too much toilet paper. According to one survey, 43% of respondents said they’d made an impulse purchase during the first few months of the pandemic as wine-o-clock internet purchases became an all-day thing for a subset of us. For others, Read more…
What are the rules for family get-togethers with vaccinated adults and unvaccinated kids?
Families/Kids Infection and Spread
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: We offer a few guiding principles. Severe complications of COVID-19 infection are significantly decreased among the vaccinated but infection risk is not zero. Unvaccinated people remain at risk of infection +/- complications. Determine what is important. Maintain as many risk mitigation strategies as realistic. This is not over yet. ☠️ Vaccination greatly decreases the Read more…
How do we overcome mistrust in the vaccines, especially with Black Americans?
Social and Racial Justice Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: As many as half of Black Americans have expressed reluctance to take the COVID-19 vaccines (1), which some attribute to the enduring legacy of the egregious Tuskegee Syphilis Study. Reticence to take the coronavirus vaccine is complicated. Listening and understanding history is critical. Contrary to many peoples’ understanding of the Tuskegee Syphilis Study, Black Read more…
Can I go back to my indoor fitness classes?
Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: The Nerdy Girls LOVE your efforts to stay fit, but best to hang on to those online or outdoor workouts a bit longer. TL;DR: Heavy breathing, no masks, and indoors is the perfect recipe for SARS-CoV-2 transmission. A recent U.S. CDC report described an outbreak linked to an unnamed fitness facility in Chicago in Read more…
We now have a third, safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine.
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
We have GREAT news! We now have a third, safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine. The FDA has granted Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) to the Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) vaccine. The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) met this weekend to review and make recommendations on the this vaccine. Janssen is a pharmaceutical company owned by Read more…
Baby Sleep Day
Families/Kids Mental Health
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
The Nerdy Girls over at Dear Pandemic are thrilled to participate in Baby Sleep Day (Visit Pediatric Sleep Council for live Q&A all day or Baby Sleep Day for the schedule of experts). Healthy sleep during a pandemic can be tough – especially for parents who spend a lot of energy balancing their family and Read more…
Does the COVID vaccine only last 90 days?!
Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: No. There is really no reason to think that protection from the vaccines wears off after 90 days. We know the vaccines last longer than 90 days. But we don’t know how long. The CDC recently updated their guidance about quarantining after an exposure and included some changes for people who have been vaccinated. Read more…
When do we expect pediatric vaccines to be available?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Best case estimate for availability of vaccines is still Fall 2021 for older kids (aged 12+ years) and late 2021 to early 2022 for younger kids (aged < 12 years). So far Pfizer and Moderna have started trials in kids (Pfizer trial including kids aged 12-15 years was fully enrolled in January and the Read more…
This week in Meet the Nerdy Girls, we’re delighted to introduce our readers to Dr. Sarah Coles, MD. Dr. Coles is a board-certified family physician practicing in both hospital and outpatient settings in Phoenix, Arizona. She sees patients in every stage of life, for any concern. She came to Dear Pandemic’s team as a 1-month Read more…
If I have the opportunity to get the vaccine but it’s not my turn, should I take it?
VaccinesAlison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: This vexing ethical dilemma has a few black and white answers, and a whole lot of gray. tl;dr: Don’t lie about your status. Don’t take a dose clearly intended for others. If doses are truly going to waste and a vaccination provider is looking for arms, it’s ok to take the shot, but you Read more…
Is it safe to get routine medical care at a clinic?
Staying Safe
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: Yes! Yes, yes and yes. Yes!!! Please do not let the pandemic keep you from getting routine screenings and needed medical care! To answer this question, we’re bringing back an updated version of a post from all the way back in JUNE, when this was already true. What’s new at this point? Well, most Read more…
Any new updates regarding the COVID-19 vaccine rollout outside the U.S.?
Data and Metrics Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
A. Yes, there are new updates! And while there is reason for optimism, there is still a long, long way to go in many countries. We previously posted about the status of the global vaccine rollout roughly a month ago. Some countries like Israel and the United Arab Emirates (UAB) were doing a great job Read more…
How long do I need between my flu vaccine and COVID-19 vaccination?
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
Q: Serena from Australia asks: “In Australia it’s time for our flu vax. How long do I need between this and COVID-19 vaccination?” A: Ideally, there would be 14 days before or after getting the COVID-19 vaccine and any other vaccine. However, there may be situations where a shorter interval between would be ok. Folks Read more…
Will the vaccines prevent Long Covid?
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Likely! There is good biological reason to think so, but like many things we lack hard data. Many followers have asked this great question in recent weeks. Clinical trials have shown the vaccines are AMAZING at preventing serious disease and death. But what about those mild infections after a vaccine, could they still lead Read more…
In the last year I made some not-so-awesome impulse purchases. Was that just me?
Mental Health
Christine Whelan, PhD
A: Stress spending is real, and in the last year, it went way past buying too much toilet paper. According to one survey, 43% of respondents said they’d made an impulse purchase during the first few months of the pandemic as wine-o-clock internet purchases became an all-day thing for a subset of us. For others, Read more…
What are the rules for family get-togethers with vaccinated adults and unvaccinated kids?
Families/Kids Infection and Spread
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: We offer a few guiding principles. Severe complications of COVID-19 infection are significantly decreased among the vaccinated but infection risk is not zero. Unvaccinated people remain at risk of infection +/- complications. Determine what is important. Maintain as many risk mitigation strategies as realistic. This is not over yet. ☠️ Vaccination greatly decreases the Read more…
How do we overcome mistrust in the vaccines, especially with Black Americans?
Social and Racial Justice Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: As many as half of Black Americans have expressed reluctance to take the COVID-19 vaccines (1), which some attribute to the enduring legacy of the egregious Tuskegee Syphilis Study. Reticence to take the coronavirus vaccine is complicated. Listening and understanding history is critical. Contrary to many peoples’ understanding of the Tuskegee Syphilis Study, Black Read more…
Can I go back to my indoor fitness classes?
Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: The Nerdy Girls LOVE your efforts to stay fit, but best to hang on to those online or outdoor workouts a bit longer. TL;DR: Heavy breathing, no masks, and indoors is the perfect recipe for SARS-CoV-2 transmission. A recent U.S. CDC report described an outbreak linked to an unnamed fitness facility in Chicago in Read more…
We now have a third, safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine.
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
We have GREAT news! We now have a third, safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine. The FDA has granted Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) to the Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) vaccine. The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) met this weekend to review and make recommendations on the this vaccine. Janssen is a pharmaceutical company owned by Read more…
Baby Sleep Day
Families/Kids Mental Health
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
The Nerdy Girls over at Dear Pandemic are thrilled to participate in Baby Sleep Day (Visit Pediatric Sleep Council for live Q&A all day or Baby Sleep Day for the schedule of experts). Healthy sleep during a pandemic can be tough – especially for parents who spend a lot of energy balancing their family and Read more…
Does the COVID vaccine only last 90 days?!
Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: No. There is really no reason to think that protection from the vaccines wears off after 90 days. We know the vaccines last longer than 90 days. But we don’t know how long. The CDC recently updated their guidance about quarantining after an exposure and included some changes for people who have been vaccinated. Read more…
When do we expect pediatric vaccines to be available?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Best case estimate for availability of vaccines is still Fall 2021 for older kids (aged 12+ years) and late 2021 to early 2022 for younger kids (aged < 12 years). So far Pfizer and Moderna have started trials in kids (Pfizer trial including kids aged 12-15 years was fully enrolled in January and the Read more…
A: This vexing ethical dilemma has a few black and white answers, and a whole lot of gray. tl;dr: Don’t lie about your status. Don’t take a dose clearly intended for others. If doses are truly going to waste and a vaccination provider is looking for arms, it’s ok to take the shot, but you Read more…
Is it safe to get routine medical care at a clinic?
Staying SafeMalia Jones, PhD MPH
A: Yes! Yes, yes and yes. Yes!!! Please do not let the pandemic keep you from getting routine screenings and needed medical care! To answer this question, we’re bringing back an updated version of a post from all the way back in JUNE, when this was already true. What’s new at this point? Well, most Read more…
Any new updates regarding the COVID-19 vaccine rollout outside the U.S.?
Data and Metrics Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
A. Yes, there are new updates! And while there is reason for optimism, there is still a long, long way to go in many countries. We previously posted about the status of the global vaccine rollout roughly a month ago. Some countries like Israel and the United Arab Emirates (UAB) were doing a great job Read more…
How long do I need between my flu vaccine and COVID-19 vaccination?
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
Q: Serena from Australia asks: “In Australia it’s time for our flu vax. How long do I need between this and COVID-19 vaccination?” A: Ideally, there would be 14 days before or after getting the COVID-19 vaccine and any other vaccine. However, there may be situations where a shorter interval between would be ok. Folks Read more…
Will the vaccines prevent Long Covid?
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Likely! There is good biological reason to think so, but like many things we lack hard data. Many followers have asked this great question in recent weeks. Clinical trials have shown the vaccines are AMAZING at preventing serious disease and death. But what about those mild infections after a vaccine, could they still lead Read more…
In the last year I made some not-so-awesome impulse purchases. Was that just me?
Mental Health
Christine Whelan, PhD
A: Stress spending is real, and in the last year, it went way past buying too much toilet paper. According to one survey, 43% of respondents said they’d made an impulse purchase during the first few months of the pandemic as wine-o-clock internet purchases became an all-day thing for a subset of us. For others, Read more…
What are the rules for family get-togethers with vaccinated adults and unvaccinated kids?
Families/Kids Infection and Spread
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: We offer a few guiding principles. Severe complications of COVID-19 infection are significantly decreased among the vaccinated but infection risk is not zero. Unvaccinated people remain at risk of infection +/- complications. Determine what is important. Maintain as many risk mitigation strategies as realistic. This is not over yet. ☠️ Vaccination greatly decreases the Read more…
How do we overcome mistrust in the vaccines, especially with Black Americans?
Social and Racial Justice Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: As many as half of Black Americans have expressed reluctance to take the COVID-19 vaccines (1), which some attribute to the enduring legacy of the egregious Tuskegee Syphilis Study. Reticence to take the coronavirus vaccine is complicated. Listening and understanding history is critical. Contrary to many peoples’ understanding of the Tuskegee Syphilis Study, Black Read more…
Can I go back to my indoor fitness classes?
Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: The Nerdy Girls LOVE your efforts to stay fit, but best to hang on to those online or outdoor workouts a bit longer. TL;DR: Heavy breathing, no masks, and indoors is the perfect recipe for SARS-CoV-2 transmission. A recent U.S. CDC report described an outbreak linked to an unnamed fitness facility in Chicago in Read more…
We now have a third, safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine.
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
We have GREAT news! We now have a third, safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine. The FDA has granted Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) to the Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) vaccine. The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) met this weekend to review and make recommendations on the this vaccine. Janssen is a pharmaceutical company owned by Read more…
Baby Sleep Day
Families/Kids Mental Health
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
The Nerdy Girls over at Dear Pandemic are thrilled to participate in Baby Sleep Day (Visit Pediatric Sleep Council for live Q&A all day or Baby Sleep Day for the schedule of experts). Healthy sleep during a pandemic can be tough – especially for parents who spend a lot of energy balancing their family and Read more…
Does the COVID vaccine only last 90 days?!
Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: No. There is really no reason to think that protection from the vaccines wears off after 90 days. We know the vaccines last longer than 90 days. But we don’t know how long. The CDC recently updated their guidance about quarantining after an exposure and included some changes for people who have been vaccinated. Read more…
When do we expect pediatric vaccines to be available?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Best case estimate for availability of vaccines is still Fall 2021 for older kids (aged 12+ years) and late 2021 to early 2022 for younger kids (aged < 12 years). So far Pfizer and Moderna have started trials in kids (Pfizer trial including kids aged 12-15 years was fully enrolled in January and the Read more…
A: Yes! Yes, yes and yes. Yes!!! Please do not let the pandemic keep you from getting routine screenings and needed medical care! To answer this question, we’re bringing back an updated version of a post from all the way back in JUNE, when this was already true. What’s new at this point? Well, most Read more…
Any new updates regarding the COVID-19 vaccine rollout outside the U.S.?
Data and Metrics VaccinesSandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
A. Yes, there are new updates! And while there is reason for optimism, there is still a long, long way to go in many countries. We previously posted about the status of the global vaccine rollout roughly a month ago. Some countries like Israel and the United Arab Emirates (UAB) were doing a great job Read more…
How long do I need between my flu vaccine and COVID-19 vaccination?
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
Q: Serena from Australia asks: “In Australia it’s time for our flu vax. How long do I need between this and COVID-19 vaccination?” A: Ideally, there would be 14 days before or after getting the COVID-19 vaccine and any other vaccine. However, there may be situations where a shorter interval between would be ok. Folks Read more…
Will the vaccines prevent Long Covid?
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Likely! There is good biological reason to think so, but like many things we lack hard data. Many followers have asked this great question in recent weeks. Clinical trials have shown the vaccines are AMAZING at preventing serious disease and death. But what about those mild infections after a vaccine, could they still lead Read more…
In the last year I made some not-so-awesome impulse purchases. Was that just me?
Mental Health
Christine Whelan, PhD
A: Stress spending is real, and in the last year, it went way past buying too much toilet paper. According to one survey, 43% of respondents said they’d made an impulse purchase during the first few months of the pandemic as wine-o-clock internet purchases became an all-day thing for a subset of us. For others, Read more…
What are the rules for family get-togethers with vaccinated adults and unvaccinated kids?
Families/Kids Infection and Spread
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: We offer a few guiding principles. Severe complications of COVID-19 infection are significantly decreased among the vaccinated but infection risk is not zero. Unvaccinated people remain at risk of infection +/- complications. Determine what is important. Maintain as many risk mitigation strategies as realistic. This is not over yet. ☠️ Vaccination greatly decreases the Read more…
How do we overcome mistrust in the vaccines, especially with Black Americans?
Social and Racial Justice Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: As many as half of Black Americans have expressed reluctance to take the COVID-19 vaccines (1), which some attribute to the enduring legacy of the egregious Tuskegee Syphilis Study. Reticence to take the coronavirus vaccine is complicated. Listening and understanding history is critical. Contrary to many peoples’ understanding of the Tuskegee Syphilis Study, Black Read more…
Can I go back to my indoor fitness classes?
Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: The Nerdy Girls LOVE your efforts to stay fit, but best to hang on to those online or outdoor workouts a bit longer. TL;DR: Heavy breathing, no masks, and indoors is the perfect recipe for SARS-CoV-2 transmission. A recent U.S. CDC report described an outbreak linked to an unnamed fitness facility in Chicago in Read more…
We now have a third, safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine.
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
We have GREAT news! We now have a third, safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine. The FDA has granted Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) to the Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) vaccine. The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) met this weekend to review and make recommendations on the this vaccine. Janssen is a pharmaceutical company owned by Read more…
Baby Sleep Day
Families/Kids Mental Health
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
The Nerdy Girls over at Dear Pandemic are thrilled to participate in Baby Sleep Day (Visit Pediatric Sleep Council for live Q&A all day or Baby Sleep Day for the schedule of experts). Healthy sleep during a pandemic can be tough – especially for parents who spend a lot of energy balancing their family and Read more…
Does the COVID vaccine only last 90 days?!
Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: No. There is really no reason to think that protection from the vaccines wears off after 90 days. We know the vaccines last longer than 90 days. But we don’t know how long. The CDC recently updated their guidance about quarantining after an exposure and included some changes for people who have been vaccinated. Read more…
When do we expect pediatric vaccines to be available?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Best case estimate for availability of vaccines is still Fall 2021 for older kids (aged 12+ years) and late 2021 to early 2022 for younger kids (aged < 12 years). So far Pfizer and Moderna have started trials in kids (Pfizer trial including kids aged 12-15 years was fully enrolled in January and the Read more…
A. Yes, there are new updates! And while there is reason for optimism, there is still a long, long way to go in many countries. We previously posted about the status of the global vaccine rollout roughly a month ago. Some countries like Israel and the United Arab Emirates (UAB) were doing a great job Read more…
How long do I need between my flu vaccine and COVID-19 vaccination?
VaccinesSarah Whitley Coles, MD
Q: Serena from Australia asks: “In Australia it’s time for our flu vax. How long do I need between this and COVID-19 vaccination?” A: Ideally, there would be 14 days before or after getting the COVID-19 vaccine and any other vaccine. However, there may be situations where a shorter interval between would be ok. Folks Read more…
Will the vaccines prevent Long Covid?
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Likely! There is good biological reason to think so, but like many things we lack hard data. Many followers have asked this great question in recent weeks. Clinical trials have shown the vaccines are AMAZING at preventing serious disease and death. But what about those mild infections after a vaccine, could they still lead Read more…
In the last year I made some not-so-awesome impulse purchases. Was that just me?
Mental Health
Christine Whelan, PhD
A: Stress spending is real, and in the last year, it went way past buying too much toilet paper. According to one survey, 43% of respondents said they’d made an impulse purchase during the first few months of the pandemic as wine-o-clock internet purchases became an all-day thing for a subset of us. For others, Read more…
What are the rules for family get-togethers with vaccinated adults and unvaccinated kids?
Families/Kids Infection and Spread
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: We offer a few guiding principles. Severe complications of COVID-19 infection are significantly decreased among the vaccinated but infection risk is not zero. Unvaccinated people remain at risk of infection +/- complications. Determine what is important. Maintain as many risk mitigation strategies as realistic. This is not over yet. ☠️ Vaccination greatly decreases the Read more…
How do we overcome mistrust in the vaccines, especially with Black Americans?
Social and Racial Justice Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: As many as half of Black Americans have expressed reluctance to take the COVID-19 vaccines (1), which some attribute to the enduring legacy of the egregious Tuskegee Syphilis Study. Reticence to take the coronavirus vaccine is complicated. Listening and understanding history is critical. Contrary to many peoples’ understanding of the Tuskegee Syphilis Study, Black Read more…
Can I go back to my indoor fitness classes?
Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: The Nerdy Girls LOVE your efforts to stay fit, but best to hang on to those online or outdoor workouts a bit longer. TL;DR: Heavy breathing, no masks, and indoors is the perfect recipe for SARS-CoV-2 transmission. A recent U.S. CDC report described an outbreak linked to an unnamed fitness facility in Chicago in Read more…
We now have a third, safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine.
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
We have GREAT news! We now have a third, safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine. The FDA has granted Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) to the Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) vaccine. The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) met this weekend to review and make recommendations on the this vaccine. Janssen is a pharmaceutical company owned by Read more…
Baby Sleep Day
Families/Kids Mental Health
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
The Nerdy Girls over at Dear Pandemic are thrilled to participate in Baby Sleep Day (Visit Pediatric Sleep Council for live Q&A all day or Baby Sleep Day for the schedule of experts). Healthy sleep during a pandemic can be tough – especially for parents who spend a lot of energy balancing their family and Read more…
Does the COVID vaccine only last 90 days?!
Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: No. There is really no reason to think that protection from the vaccines wears off after 90 days. We know the vaccines last longer than 90 days. But we don’t know how long. The CDC recently updated their guidance about quarantining after an exposure and included some changes for people who have been vaccinated. Read more…
When do we expect pediatric vaccines to be available?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Best case estimate for availability of vaccines is still Fall 2021 for older kids (aged 12+ years) and late 2021 to early 2022 for younger kids (aged < 12 years). So far Pfizer and Moderna have started trials in kids (Pfizer trial including kids aged 12-15 years was fully enrolled in January and the Read more…
Q: Serena from Australia asks: “In Australia it’s time for our flu vax. How long do I need between this and COVID-19 vaccination?” A: Ideally, there would be 14 days before or after getting the COVID-19 vaccine and any other vaccine. However, there may be situations where a shorter interval between would be ok. Folks Read more…
Will the vaccines prevent Long Covid?
VaccinesJennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Likely! There is good biological reason to think so, but like many things we lack hard data. Many followers have asked this great question in recent weeks. Clinical trials have shown the vaccines are AMAZING at preventing serious disease and death. But what about those mild infections after a vaccine, could they still lead Read more…
In the last year I made some not-so-awesome impulse purchases. Was that just me?
Mental Health
Christine Whelan, PhD
A: Stress spending is real, and in the last year, it went way past buying too much toilet paper. According to one survey, 43% of respondents said they’d made an impulse purchase during the first few months of the pandemic as wine-o-clock internet purchases became an all-day thing for a subset of us. For others, Read more…
What are the rules for family get-togethers with vaccinated adults and unvaccinated kids?
Families/Kids Infection and Spread
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: We offer a few guiding principles. Severe complications of COVID-19 infection are significantly decreased among the vaccinated but infection risk is not zero. Unvaccinated people remain at risk of infection +/- complications. Determine what is important. Maintain as many risk mitigation strategies as realistic. This is not over yet. ☠️ Vaccination greatly decreases the Read more…
How do we overcome mistrust in the vaccines, especially with Black Americans?
Social and Racial Justice Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: As many as half of Black Americans have expressed reluctance to take the COVID-19 vaccines (1), which some attribute to the enduring legacy of the egregious Tuskegee Syphilis Study. Reticence to take the coronavirus vaccine is complicated. Listening and understanding history is critical. Contrary to many peoples’ understanding of the Tuskegee Syphilis Study, Black Read more…
Can I go back to my indoor fitness classes?
Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: The Nerdy Girls LOVE your efforts to stay fit, but best to hang on to those online or outdoor workouts a bit longer. TL;DR: Heavy breathing, no masks, and indoors is the perfect recipe for SARS-CoV-2 transmission. A recent U.S. CDC report described an outbreak linked to an unnamed fitness facility in Chicago in Read more…
We now have a third, safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine.
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
We have GREAT news! We now have a third, safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine. The FDA has granted Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) to the Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) vaccine. The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) met this weekend to review and make recommendations on the this vaccine. Janssen is a pharmaceutical company owned by Read more…
Baby Sleep Day
Families/Kids Mental Health
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
The Nerdy Girls over at Dear Pandemic are thrilled to participate in Baby Sleep Day (Visit Pediatric Sleep Council for live Q&A all day or Baby Sleep Day for the schedule of experts). Healthy sleep during a pandemic can be tough – especially for parents who spend a lot of energy balancing their family and Read more…
Does the COVID vaccine only last 90 days?!
Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: No. There is really no reason to think that protection from the vaccines wears off after 90 days. We know the vaccines last longer than 90 days. But we don’t know how long. The CDC recently updated their guidance about quarantining after an exposure and included some changes for people who have been vaccinated. Read more…
When do we expect pediatric vaccines to be available?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Best case estimate for availability of vaccines is still Fall 2021 for older kids (aged 12+ years) and late 2021 to early 2022 for younger kids (aged < 12 years). So far Pfizer and Moderna have started trials in kids (Pfizer trial including kids aged 12-15 years was fully enrolled in January and the Read more…
A: Likely! There is good biological reason to think so, but like many things we lack hard data. Many followers have asked this great question in recent weeks. Clinical trials have shown the vaccines are AMAZING at preventing serious disease and death. But what about those mild infections after a vaccine, could they still lead Read more…
In the last year I made some not-so-awesome impulse purchases. Was that just me?
Mental HealthChristine Whelan, PhD
A: Stress spending is real, and in the last year, it went way past buying too much toilet paper. According to one survey, 43% of respondents said they’d made an impulse purchase during the first few months of the pandemic as wine-o-clock internet purchases became an all-day thing for a subset of us. For others, Read more…
What are the rules for family get-togethers with vaccinated adults and unvaccinated kids?
Families/Kids Infection and Spread
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: We offer a few guiding principles. Severe complications of COVID-19 infection are significantly decreased among the vaccinated but infection risk is not zero. Unvaccinated people remain at risk of infection +/- complications. Determine what is important. Maintain as many risk mitigation strategies as realistic. This is not over yet. ☠️ Vaccination greatly decreases the Read more…
How do we overcome mistrust in the vaccines, especially with Black Americans?
Social and Racial Justice Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: As many as half of Black Americans have expressed reluctance to take the COVID-19 vaccines (1), which some attribute to the enduring legacy of the egregious Tuskegee Syphilis Study. Reticence to take the coronavirus vaccine is complicated. Listening and understanding history is critical. Contrary to many peoples’ understanding of the Tuskegee Syphilis Study, Black Read more…
Can I go back to my indoor fitness classes?
Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: The Nerdy Girls LOVE your efforts to stay fit, but best to hang on to those online or outdoor workouts a bit longer. TL;DR: Heavy breathing, no masks, and indoors is the perfect recipe for SARS-CoV-2 transmission. A recent U.S. CDC report described an outbreak linked to an unnamed fitness facility in Chicago in Read more…
We now have a third, safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine.
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
We have GREAT news! We now have a third, safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine. The FDA has granted Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) to the Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) vaccine. The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) met this weekend to review and make recommendations on the this vaccine. Janssen is a pharmaceutical company owned by Read more…
Baby Sleep Day
Families/Kids Mental Health
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
The Nerdy Girls over at Dear Pandemic are thrilled to participate in Baby Sleep Day (Visit Pediatric Sleep Council for live Q&A all day or Baby Sleep Day for the schedule of experts). Healthy sleep during a pandemic can be tough – especially for parents who spend a lot of energy balancing their family and Read more…
Does the COVID vaccine only last 90 days?!
Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: No. There is really no reason to think that protection from the vaccines wears off after 90 days. We know the vaccines last longer than 90 days. But we don’t know how long. The CDC recently updated their guidance about quarantining after an exposure and included some changes for people who have been vaccinated. Read more…
When do we expect pediatric vaccines to be available?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Best case estimate for availability of vaccines is still Fall 2021 for older kids (aged 12+ years) and late 2021 to early 2022 for younger kids (aged < 12 years). So far Pfizer and Moderna have started trials in kids (Pfizer trial including kids aged 12-15 years was fully enrolled in January and the Read more…
A: Stress spending is real, and in the last year, it went way past buying too much toilet paper. According to one survey, 43% of respondents said they’d made an impulse purchase during the first few months of the pandemic as wine-o-clock internet purchases became an all-day thing for a subset of us. For others, Read more…
What are the rules for family get-togethers with vaccinated adults and unvaccinated kids?
Families/Kids Infection and SpreadAshley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: We offer a few guiding principles. Severe complications of COVID-19 infection are significantly decreased among the vaccinated but infection risk is not zero. Unvaccinated people remain at risk of infection +/- complications. Determine what is important. Maintain as many risk mitigation strategies as realistic. This is not over yet. ☠️ Vaccination greatly decreases the Read more…
How do we overcome mistrust in the vaccines, especially with Black Americans?
Social and Racial Justice Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: As many as half of Black Americans have expressed reluctance to take the COVID-19 vaccines (1), which some attribute to the enduring legacy of the egregious Tuskegee Syphilis Study. Reticence to take the coronavirus vaccine is complicated. Listening and understanding history is critical. Contrary to many peoples’ understanding of the Tuskegee Syphilis Study, Black Read more…
Can I go back to my indoor fitness classes?
Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: The Nerdy Girls LOVE your efforts to stay fit, but best to hang on to those online or outdoor workouts a bit longer. TL;DR: Heavy breathing, no masks, and indoors is the perfect recipe for SARS-CoV-2 transmission. A recent U.S. CDC report described an outbreak linked to an unnamed fitness facility in Chicago in Read more…
We now have a third, safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine.
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
We have GREAT news! We now have a third, safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine. The FDA has granted Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) to the Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) vaccine. The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) met this weekend to review and make recommendations on the this vaccine. Janssen is a pharmaceutical company owned by Read more…
Baby Sleep Day
Families/Kids Mental Health
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
The Nerdy Girls over at Dear Pandemic are thrilled to participate in Baby Sleep Day (Visit Pediatric Sleep Council for live Q&A all day or Baby Sleep Day for the schedule of experts). Healthy sleep during a pandemic can be tough – especially for parents who spend a lot of energy balancing their family and Read more…
Does the COVID vaccine only last 90 days?!
Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: No. There is really no reason to think that protection from the vaccines wears off after 90 days. We know the vaccines last longer than 90 days. But we don’t know how long. The CDC recently updated their guidance about quarantining after an exposure and included some changes for people who have been vaccinated. Read more…
When do we expect pediatric vaccines to be available?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Best case estimate for availability of vaccines is still Fall 2021 for older kids (aged 12+ years) and late 2021 to early 2022 for younger kids (aged < 12 years). So far Pfizer and Moderna have started trials in kids (Pfizer trial including kids aged 12-15 years was fully enrolled in January and the Read more…
A: We offer a few guiding principles. Severe complications of COVID-19 infection are significantly decreased among the vaccinated but infection risk is not zero. Unvaccinated people remain at risk of infection +/- complications. Determine what is important. Maintain as many risk mitigation strategies as realistic. This is not over yet. ☠️ Vaccination greatly decreases the Read more…
How do we overcome mistrust in the vaccines, especially with Black Americans?
Social and Racial Justice VaccinesMalia Jones, PhD MPH
A: As many as half of Black Americans have expressed reluctance to take the COVID-19 vaccines (1), which some attribute to the enduring legacy of the egregious Tuskegee Syphilis Study. Reticence to take the coronavirus vaccine is complicated. Listening and understanding history is critical. Contrary to many peoples’ understanding of the Tuskegee Syphilis Study, Black Read more…
Can I go back to my indoor fitness classes?
Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: The Nerdy Girls LOVE your efforts to stay fit, but best to hang on to those online or outdoor workouts a bit longer. TL;DR: Heavy breathing, no masks, and indoors is the perfect recipe for SARS-CoV-2 transmission. A recent U.S. CDC report described an outbreak linked to an unnamed fitness facility in Chicago in Read more…
We now have a third, safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine.
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
We have GREAT news! We now have a third, safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine. The FDA has granted Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) to the Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) vaccine. The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) met this weekend to review and make recommendations on the this vaccine. Janssen is a pharmaceutical company owned by Read more…
Baby Sleep Day
Families/Kids Mental Health
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
The Nerdy Girls over at Dear Pandemic are thrilled to participate in Baby Sleep Day (Visit Pediatric Sleep Council for live Q&A all day or Baby Sleep Day for the schedule of experts). Healthy sleep during a pandemic can be tough – especially for parents who spend a lot of energy balancing their family and Read more…
Does the COVID vaccine only last 90 days?!
Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: No. There is really no reason to think that protection from the vaccines wears off after 90 days. We know the vaccines last longer than 90 days. But we don’t know how long. The CDC recently updated their guidance about quarantining after an exposure and included some changes for people who have been vaccinated. Read more…
When do we expect pediatric vaccines to be available?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Best case estimate for availability of vaccines is still Fall 2021 for older kids (aged 12+ years) and late 2021 to early 2022 for younger kids (aged < 12 years). So far Pfizer and Moderna have started trials in kids (Pfizer trial including kids aged 12-15 years was fully enrolled in January and the Read more…
A: As many as half of Black Americans have expressed reluctance to take the COVID-19 vaccines (1), which some attribute to the enduring legacy of the egregious Tuskegee Syphilis Study. Reticence to take the coronavirus vaccine is complicated. Listening and understanding history is critical. Contrary to many peoples’ understanding of the Tuskegee Syphilis Study, Black Read more…
Can I go back to my indoor fitness classes?
Infection and Spread Staying SafeJennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: The Nerdy Girls LOVE your efforts to stay fit, but best to hang on to those online or outdoor workouts a bit longer. TL;DR: Heavy breathing, no masks, and indoors is the perfect recipe for SARS-CoV-2 transmission. A recent U.S. CDC report described an outbreak linked to an unnamed fitness facility in Chicago in Read more…
We now have a third, safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine.
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
We have GREAT news! We now have a third, safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine. The FDA has granted Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) to the Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) vaccine. The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) met this weekend to review and make recommendations on the this vaccine. Janssen is a pharmaceutical company owned by Read more…
Baby Sleep Day
Families/Kids Mental Health
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
The Nerdy Girls over at Dear Pandemic are thrilled to participate in Baby Sleep Day (Visit Pediatric Sleep Council for live Q&A all day or Baby Sleep Day for the schedule of experts). Healthy sleep during a pandemic can be tough – especially for parents who spend a lot of energy balancing their family and Read more…
Does the COVID vaccine only last 90 days?!
Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: No. There is really no reason to think that protection from the vaccines wears off after 90 days. We know the vaccines last longer than 90 days. But we don’t know how long. The CDC recently updated their guidance about quarantining after an exposure and included some changes for people who have been vaccinated. Read more…
When do we expect pediatric vaccines to be available?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Best case estimate for availability of vaccines is still Fall 2021 for older kids (aged 12+ years) and late 2021 to early 2022 for younger kids (aged < 12 years). So far Pfizer and Moderna have started trials in kids (Pfizer trial including kids aged 12-15 years was fully enrolled in January and the Read more…
A: The Nerdy Girls LOVE your efforts to stay fit, but best to hang on to those online or outdoor workouts a bit longer. TL;DR: Heavy breathing, no masks, and indoors is the perfect recipe for SARS-CoV-2 transmission. A recent U.S. CDC report described an outbreak linked to an unnamed fitness facility in Chicago in Read more…
We now have a third, safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine.
VaccinesSarah Whitley Coles, MD
We have GREAT news! We now have a third, safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine. The FDA has granted Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) to the Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) vaccine. The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) met this weekend to review and make recommendations on the this vaccine. Janssen is a pharmaceutical company owned by Read more…
Baby Sleep Day
Families/Kids Mental Health
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
The Nerdy Girls over at Dear Pandemic are thrilled to participate in Baby Sleep Day (Visit Pediatric Sleep Council for live Q&A all day or Baby Sleep Day for the schedule of experts). Healthy sleep during a pandemic can be tough – especially for parents who spend a lot of energy balancing their family and Read more…
Does the COVID vaccine only last 90 days?!
Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: No. There is really no reason to think that protection from the vaccines wears off after 90 days. We know the vaccines last longer than 90 days. But we don’t know how long. The CDC recently updated their guidance about quarantining after an exposure and included some changes for people who have been vaccinated. Read more…
When do we expect pediatric vaccines to be available?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Best case estimate for availability of vaccines is still Fall 2021 for older kids (aged 12+ years) and late 2021 to early 2022 for younger kids (aged < 12 years). So far Pfizer and Moderna have started trials in kids (Pfizer trial including kids aged 12-15 years was fully enrolled in January and the Read more…
We have GREAT news! We now have a third, safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine. The FDA has granted Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) to the Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) vaccine. The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) met this weekend to review and make recommendations on the this vaccine. Janssen is a pharmaceutical company owned by Read more…
Baby Sleep Day
Families/Kids Mental HealthLauren Hale, PhD MA
The Nerdy Girls over at Dear Pandemic are thrilled to participate in Baby Sleep Day (Visit Pediatric Sleep Council for live Q&A all day or Baby Sleep Day for the schedule of experts). Healthy sleep during a pandemic can be tough – especially for parents who spend a lot of energy balancing their family and Read more…
Does the COVID vaccine only last 90 days?!
Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: No. There is really no reason to think that protection from the vaccines wears off after 90 days. We know the vaccines last longer than 90 days. But we don’t know how long. The CDC recently updated their guidance about quarantining after an exposure and included some changes for people who have been vaccinated. Read more…
When do we expect pediatric vaccines to be available?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Best case estimate for availability of vaccines is still Fall 2021 for older kids (aged 12+ years) and late 2021 to early 2022 for younger kids (aged < 12 years). So far Pfizer and Moderna have started trials in kids (Pfizer trial including kids aged 12-15 years was fully enrolled in January and the Read more…
The Nerdy Girls over at Dear Pandemic are thrilled to participate in Baby Sleep Day (Visit Pediatric Sleep Council for live Q&A all day or Baby Sleep Day for the schedule of experts). Healthy sleep during a pandemic can be tough – especially for parents who spend a lot of energy balancing their family and Read more…
Does the COVID vaccine only last 90 days?!
VaccinesMalia Jones, PhD MPH
A: No. There is really no reason to think that protection from the vaccines wears off after 90 days. We know the vaccines last longer than 90 days. But we don’t know how long. The CDC recently updated their guidance about quarantining after an exposure and included some changes for people who have been vaccinated. Read more…
When do we expect pediatric vaccines to be available?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Best case estimate for availability of vaccines is still Fall 2021 for older kids (aged 12+ years) and late 2021 to early 2022 for younger kids (aged < 12 years). So far Pfizer and Moderna have started trials in kids (Pfizer trial including kids aged 12-15 years was fully enrolled in January and the Read more…
A: No. There is really no reason to think that protection from the vaccines wears off after 90 days. We know the vaccines last longer than 90 days. But we don’t know how long. The CDC recently updated their guidance about quarantining after an exposure and included some changes for people who have been vaccinated. Read more…
When do we expect pediatric vaccines to be available?
Families/Kids VaccinesAmanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Best case estimate for availability of vaccines is still Fall 2021 for older kids (aged 12+ years) and late 2021 to early 2022 for younger kids (aged < 12 years). So far Pfizer and Moderna have started trials in kids (Pfizer trial including kids aged 12-15 years was fully enrolled in January and the Read more…
A: Best case estimate for availability of vaccines is still Fall 2021 for older kids (aged 12+ years) and late 2021 to early 2022 for younger kids (aged < 12 years). So far Pfizer and Moderna have started trials in kids (Pfizer trial including kids aged 12-15 years was fully enrolled in January and the Read more…
