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Trick-or-Treat is a GO!!

Families/Kids Staying Safe

Last year, we went to the mat to save one of our favorite holidays, and thanks to #ScienceFacts, this year is going to be even safer than last year. Even Dr. Fauci says trick-or-treat is a go. Just remember to use all your #SMARTS! 🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃 Space: stay 6 pumpkins apart from other groups 👹 Mask: Read more…

Do vaccines reduce the transmission of COVID-19?

Infection and Spread Vaccines Videos

See the answer in this video by Dr. Chana Davis from Fueled by Science . DP Links: Do the COVID-19 vaccines reduce transmission? References: Outbreak Associated with SARS-CoV-2 B.1.617.2 (Delta) Variant in an Elementary School — Marin County, California, May–June 2021 Pfizer Vaccine Efficacy (Ages 5-11). Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee October 26, Read more…

If I have been potentially exposed to COVID-19, should I sleep in a different room from my spouse?

Health & Wellness Infection and Spread

A: When bed partners have varying degrees of risk exposure and vulnerability to the disease, it’s worth discussing sleeping in separate spaces. The Nerdy Girls call this COVID Bed Spread. Here are some benefits to sleeping apart from other household members: 1.) REDUCED RISK OF VIRAL EXPOSURE (in both directions). Spending six or more hours Read more…

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration meets to discuss KIDS vaccines TODAY (October 26th)!

Families/Kids Vaccines

TODAY IS THE DAY! The U.S. Food and Drug Administration meets to discuss KIDS vaccines TODAY (October 26th)! The FDA released summary documents ahead of today’s VRBAC meeting which foreshadowed their assessment of the current evidence for vaccinating 5-11-year-olds. ➡️ TL;DR: The FDA estimates that vaccine benefits “clearly outweigh” the risks for this age group. Read more…

Tengo COVID-19. ¿Qué debo hacer para cuidarme?

Posts en Español Treatments

Estos son algunos consejos de autocuidado de nuestra académica visitante, la Dra. Maya Clark-Cutaia. La Dra. Clark-Cutaia es una enfermera e investigadora que ha tratado a miles de pacientes que experimentan síntomas de COVID-19 en los últimos 18 meses. Tal vez usted está experimentando fiebre, tos, dificultad para respirar, congestión, dolor de cabeza, dolor de Read more…

💥BOOSTERS!!💥

Vaccines

The news many in the U.S. were waiting for…this week ACIP and the CDC authorized booster shots for eligible Moderna and Johnson & Johnson recipients. Highlights: ➡️ Booster recommended for *ALL* Johnson & Johnson one-dose vaccine recipients at least two months past their shot. ➡️ MIX AND MATCH AUTHORIZED!! Everyone, including J&J recipients, can choose Read more…

I heard that doctors and hospitals are falsely claiming that both admissions and deaths are due to COVID-19 to make more money. Is that true?

Uncertainty and Misinformation

A: No. Healthcare professionals and hospitals are not inflating the numbers of COVID-19 cases to make more money. If anything, the number of cases and deaths are undercounted. Many hospitals lost money during the pandemic. Sadly, the rumor that clinicians and hospitals are inflating the number of COVID-19 deaths and cases to make more money Read more…

How can I inquire about indoor air quality at my workplace and my child’s school?

Infection and Spread

A: Two priorities: ventilation and filtration. See six key diligence questions below. First, two definitions for those who might want a “refresher” (ha ha…pun intended ;)) ➡️ VENTILATION – the provision of *fresh air* to indoor spaces; and ➡️ FILTRATION – the removal of disease-causing particles from indoor air Now onto the six key questions….. Read more…

💉¿Recibiste la vacuna de una sola dosis de Johnson & Johnson?

Posts en Español Vaccines

📢 Entonces tenemos buenas noticias….. Datos recientes de Johnson & Johnson muestran que una sola dosis de su vacuna fue 77-80% efectiva para prevenir la infección por COVID-19 con síntomas moderados, y 79-84% efectiva para prevenir las hospitalizaciones. Estos resultados proceden de un estudio en condiciones reales de casi 400.000 personas que recibieron la vacuna Read more…