November 10, 2020

What are some practical things I can still do to protect myself/my family/friends from getting COVID-19?

A: Even though we are seeing a surge in new cases in many parts of the U.S. and Europe, there are still actions you can take to help decrease your risk. 1: Avoid small gatherings 2: Quarantine for 2 weeks if you have been exposed to the virus 3: Be aware of catching the virus …

November 10, 2020

Pfizer vaccine news! Is it really OK to hope?!

Vaccines

A: Yes. We’ve been out to sea in a hellish storm. Yesterday, the faint dimmer of the lighthouse came into view. Pfizer has announced that early data from its pivotal vaccine trial looks good. So good, in fact, that this Nerdy Girl (Lindsey) cried upon reading the headline. TL;DR on the data read-out: There is …

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