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How might vaccinated adults with unvaccinated kids think about getting together with other families?

Families/Kids Socializing Vaccines

A: Spring and Summer 2021 will continue to require caution, but have far more hope and opportunity than Winter 2021. (PHEW!) Remember your SMART precautions (Space, Masks, Air, Restricted Networks, and Time). When possible, choose less risky options. Gatherings with unvaccinated people, children included, create opportunities for SARS-CoV-2 to spread. We need to continue to Read more…

¿Qué contiene la vacuna de Oxford-AstraZeneca (y qué no contiene)?

Posts en Español Vaccines

R: Hemos recibido muchas preguntas sobre qué hay (y qué no hay) en la vacuna COVID-19 fabricada por Oxford-AstraZeneca. Aquí les damos una explicación de los ingredientes. Esta vacuna contiene el virus (pero no es un virus vivo) que causa el resfriado común en los chimpancés. Ha sido modificado genéticamente para que no pueda infectar Read more…

What the heck is a fomite?

Staying Safe

A. TL; DR: The term fomite refers to a contaminated surface or object (e.g., serving spoon, door knob) that allows for the transmission of an infectious agent. The good news is that fomite transmission is not common for the virus that causes COVID-19. The Nerdy Girls love words! Let’s take a dive into the origin Read more…