Tips for (Properly!) Washing a Cloth Mask
Masks
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
With many of us having trouble accessing or affording medical-grade masks, cloth masking remains a bedrock layer of protection for pandemic living. Dr. Cassandra Pierre, an infectious disease physician at Boston Medical Center, cautions that “a dirty or ‘soiled’ mask can reduce the efficacy of the mask itself. It can also become an irritant to …
What are the best masks for kids?
Families/Kids Masks
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
We know this is a HOT topic among parents sending their kids back to school right now, and we wanted to share some recommendations from aerosol scientist and Nerdy Girl favorite Dr. Linsey Marr and her colleague Dr. Aaron Prussin from Virginia Tech. We are posting their advice below: “The most important factors to consider …
Will my kids get any protection if they wear a mask, but most other kids are not wearing one?
Families/Kids Masks
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Yes. A well-fitted mask can provide good protection for the wearer (though two-sided masking remains most effective). We know that plans to drop mask mandates in many schools have many parents of unvaccinated children on edge, especially with the rise of the more transmissible Delta variant. While we encourage parents to communicate concerns they …
What do the new CDC mask guidelines really mean?
Masks
Verdena Jennings, DO
A: The take-home message is that mitigation works. What we have learned from four influenza pandemics, HIV, and SARS pandemics in the last 100 years is that taking steps to protect ourselves and others works. The CDC guidelines released earlier suggest that vaccinated people in virus hotspots across the country should wear masks indoors. This …
NEW CDC MASK GUIDANCE
Masks
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
In recognition of the rising threat posed by the Delta variant, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today revised their guidance regarding mask use for vaccinated people. ➡️ Highlights of the new recommendations: 💥 Vaccinated people should wear a mask in public indoor settings if they are in an area of substantial …
Confused about when to mask up?
Masks Staying Safe
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Confused about when to #MaskUp these days? We like this infographic from NPR‘s Goats & Soda highlighting several situations when you might want to continue mask-wearing if vaccinated, including…IF YOU FEEL LIKE IT! h/t Impact. Link to Goats and Soda Article Credit: Malaka Gharib/NPR Link to Original FB Post
¿Cómo ayuda la mascarilla?
Masks Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
P: Las partículas de coronavirus son tan pequeñas. ¿Cómo ayuda mi mascarilla? R: Presentamos aquí la versión “Mantenlo simple, científico” del tamaño de partícula relativo, ya que el tamaño en este contexto sí importa. Muchas infecciones como COVID-19, la gripe común y la influenza se propagan de persona a persona por gotas respiratorias, por lo …
If masks work, why can I still smell farts when I’m wearing one?
Masks Staying Safe Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL;DR. Masks work to prevent disease spread because they keep out the bigger particles and still let you breathe. Even though mask policies and behaviors are relaxing in many places right now (Summer 2021), we want to remind you of the benefits of mask wearing with this fun question from Summer 2020. If you …
Do kids still have to wear masks?
Families/Kids Masks Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Link to Original FB Post
Coronaviruses are so small. Why does my mask help?
Masks Staying Safe
Verdena Jennings, DO
A: Because size really does matter. Here is the “Keep It Simple, Scientist” version of relative particle size. Many infections like COVID-19, the common cold, and flu are spread from person-to-person by respiratory droplets. That’s why it is good to cover your cough or sneeze. The spray that hits you when someone near you sneezes …
With many of us having trouble accessing or affording medical-grade masks, cloth masking remains a bedrock layer of protection for pandemic living. Dr. Cassandra Pierre, an infectious disease physician at Boston Medical Center, cautions that “a dirty or ‘soiled’ mask can reduce the efficacy of the mask itself. It can also become an irritant to …
What are the best masks for kids?
Families/Kids MasksJennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
We know this is a HOT topic among parents sending their kids back to school right now, and we wanted to share some recommendations from aerosol scientist and Nerdy Girl favorite Dr. Linsey Marr and her colleague Dr. Aaron Prussin from Virginia Tech. We are posting their advice below: “The most important factors to consider …
Will my kids get any protection if they wear a mask, but most other kids are not wearing one?
Families/Kids Masks
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Yes. A well-fitted mask can provide good protection for the wearer (though two-sided masking remains most effective). We know that plans to drop mask mandates in many schools have many parents of unvaccinated children on edge, especially with the rise of the more transmissible Delta variant. While we encourage parents to communicate concerns they …
What do the new CDC mask guidelines really mean?
Masks
Verdena Jennings, DO
A: The take-home message is that mitigation works. What we have learned from four influenza pandemics, HIV, and SARS pandemics in the last 100 years is that taking steps to protect ourselves and others works. The CDC guidelines released earlier suggest that vaccinated people in virus hotspots across the country should wear masks indoors. This …
NEW CDC MASK GUIDANCE
Masks
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
In recognition of the rising threat posed by the Delta variant, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today revised their guidance regarding mask use for vaccinated people. ➡️ Highlights of the new recommendations: 💥 Vaccinated people should wear a mask in public indoor settings if they are in an area of substantial …
Confused about when to mask up?
Masks Staying Safe
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Confused about when to #MaskUp these days? We like this infographic from NPR‘s Goats & Soda highlighting several situations when you might want to continue mask-wearing if vaccinated, including…IF YOU FEEL LIKE IT! h/t Impact. Link to Goats and Soda Article Credit: Malaka Gharib/NPR Link to Original FB Post
¿Cómo ayuda la mascarilla?
Masks Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
P: Las partículas de coronavirus son tan pequeñas. ¿Cómo ayuda mi mascarilla? R: Presentamos aquí la versión “Mantenlo simple, científico” del tamaño de partícula relativo, ya que el tamaño en este contexto sí importa. Muchas infecciones como COVID-19, la gripe común y la influenza se propagan de persona a persona por gotas respiratorias, por lo …
If masks work, why can I still smell farts when I’m wearing one?
Masks Staying Safe Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL;DR. Masks work to prevent disease spread because they keep out the bigger particles and still let you breathe. Even though mask policies and behaviors are relaxing in many places right now (Summer 2021), we want to remind you of the benefits of mask wearing with this fun question from Summer 2020. If you …
Do kids still have to wear masks?
Families/Kids Masks Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Link to Original FB Post
Coronaviruses are so small. Why does my mask help?
Masks Staying Safe
Verdena Jennings, DO
A: Because size really does matter. Here is the “Keep It Simple, Scientist” version of relative particle size. Many infections like COVID-19, the common cold, and flu are spread from person-to-person by respiratory droplets. That’s why it is good to cover your cough or sneeze. The spray that hits you when someone near you sneezes …
We know this is a HOT topic among parents sending their kids back to school right now, and we wanted to share some recommendations from aerosol scientist and Nerdy Girl favorite Dr. Linsey Marr and her colleague Dr. Aaron Prussin from Virginia Tech. We are posting their advice below: “The most important factors to consider …
Will my kids get any protection if they wear a mask, but most other kids are not wearing one?
Families/Kids MasksJennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Yes. A well-fitted mask can provide good protection for the wearer (though two-sided masking remains most effective). We know that plans to drop mask mandates in many schools have many parents of unvaccinated children on edge, especially with the rise of the more transmissible Delta variant. While we encourage parents to communicate concerns they …
What do the new CDC mask guidelines really mean?
Masks
Verdena Jennings, DO
A: The take-home message is that mitigation works. What we have learned from four influenza pandemics, HIV, and SARS pandemics in the last 100 years is that taking steps to protect ourselves and others works. The CDC guidelines released earlier suggest that vaccinated people in virus hotspots across the country should wear masks indoors. This …
NEW CDC MASK GUIDANCE
Masks
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
In recognition of the rising threat posed by the Delta variant, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today revised their guidance regarding mask use for vaccinated people. ➡️ Highlights of the new recommendations: 💥 Vaccinated people should wear a mask in public indoor settings if they are in an area of substantial …
Confused about when to mask up?
Masks Staying Safe
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Confused about when to #MaskUp these days? We like this infographic from NPR‘s Goats & Soda highlighting several situations when you might want to continue mask-wearing if vaccinated, including…IF YOU FEEL LIKE IT! h/t Impact. Link to Goats and Soda Article Credit: Malaka Gharib/NPR Link to Original FB Post
¿Cómo ayuda la mascarilla?
Masks Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
P: Las partículas de coronavirus son tan pequeñas. ¿Cómo ayuda mi mascarilla? R: Presentamos aquí la versión “Mantenlo simple, científico” del tamaño de partícula relativo, ya que el tamaño en este contexto sí importa. Muchas infecciones como COVID-19, la gripe común y la influenza se propagan de persona a persona por gotas respiratorias, por lo …
If masks work, why can I still smell farts when I’m wearing one?
Masks Staying Safe Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL;DR. Masks work to prevent disease spread because they keep out the bigger particles and still let you breathe. Even though mask policies and behaviors are relaxing in many places right now (Summer 2021), we want to remind you of the benefits of mask wearing with this fun question from Summer 2020. If you …
Do kids still have to wear masks?
Families/Kids Masks Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Link to Original FB Post
Coronaviruses are so small. Why does my mask help?
Masks Staying Safe
Verdena Jennings, DO
A: Because size really does matter. Here is the “Keep It Simple, Scientist” version of relative particle size. Many infections like COVID-19, the common cold, and flu are spread from person-to-person by respiratory droplets. That’s why it is good to cover your cough or sneeze. The spray that hits you when someone near you sneezes …
A: Yes. A well-fitted mask can provide good protection for the wearer (though two-sided masking remains most effective). We know that plans to drop mask mandates in many schools have many parents of unvaccinated children on edge, especially with the rise of the more transmissible Delta variant. While we encourage parents to communicate concerns they …
What do the new CDC mask guidelines really mean?
MasksVerdena Jennings, DO
A: The take-home message is that mitigation works. What we have learned from four influenza pandemics, HIV, and SARS pandemics in the last 100 years is that taking steps to protect ourselves and others works. The CDC guidelines released earlier suggest that vaccinated people in virus hotspots across the country should wear masks indoors. This …
NEW CDC MASK GUIDANCE
Masks
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
In recognition of the rising threat posed by the Delta variant, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today revised their guidance regarding mask use for vaccinated people. ➡️ Highlights of the new recommendations: 💥 Vaccinated people should wear a mask in public indoor settings if they are in an area of substantial …
Confused about when to mask up?
Masks Staying Safe
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Confused about when to #MaskUp these days? We like this infographic from NPR‘s Goats & Soda highlighting several situations when you might want to continue mask-wearing if vaccinated, including…IF YOU FEEL LIKE IT! h/t Impact. Link to Goats and Soda Article Credit: Malaka Gharib/NPR Link to Original FB Post
¿Cómo ayuda la mascarilla?
Masks Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
P: Las partículas de coronavirus son tan pequeñas. ¿Cómo ayuda mi mascarilla? R: Presentamos aquí la versión “Mantenlo simple, científico” del tamaño de partícula relativo, ya que el tamaño en este contexto sí importa. Muchas infecciones como COVID-19, la gripe común y la influenza se propagan de persona a persona por gotas respiratorias, por lo …
If masks work, why can I still smell farts when I’m wearing one?
Masks Staying Safe Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL;DR. Masks work to prevent disease spread because they keep out the bigger particles and still let you breathe. Even though mask policies and behaviors are relaxing in many places right now (Summer 2021), we want to remind you of the benefits of mask wearing with this fun question from Summer 2020. If you …
Do kids still have to wear masks?
Families/Kids Masks Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Link to Original FB Post
Coronaviruses are so small. Why does my mask help?
Masks Staying Safe
Verdena Jennings, DO
A: Because size really does matter. Here is the “Keep It Simple, Scientist” version of relative particle size. Many infections like COVID-19, the common cold, and flu are spread from person-to-person by respiratory droplets. That’s why it is good to cover your cough or sneeze. The spray that hits you when someone near you sneezes …
A: The take-home message is that mitigation works. What we have learned from four influenza pandemics, HIV, and SARS pandemics in the last 100 years is that taking steps to protect ourselves and others works. The CDC guidelines released earlier suggest that vaccinated people in virus hotspots across the country should wear masks indoors. This …
NEW CDC MASK GUIDANCE
MasksJennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
In recognition of the rising threat posed by the Delta variant, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today revised their guidance regarding mask use for vaccinated people. ➡️ Highlights of the new recommendations: 💥 Vaccinated people should wear a mask in public indoor settings if they are in an area of substantial …
Confused about when to mask up?
Masks Staying Safe
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Confused about when to #MaskUp these days? We like this infographic from NPR‘s Goats & Soda highlighting several situations when you might want to continue mask-wearing if vaccinated, including…IF YOU FEEL LIKE IT! h/t Impact. Link to Goats and Soda Article Credit: Malaka Gharib/NPR Link to Original FB Post
¿Cómo ayuda la mascarilla?
Masks Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
P: Las partículas de coronavirus son tan pequeñas. ¿Cómo ayuda mi mascarilla? R: Presentamos aquí la versión “Mantenlo simple, científico” del tamaño de partícula relativo, ya que el tamaño en este contexto sí importa. Muchas infecciones como COVID-19, la gripe común y la influenza se propagan de persona a persona por gotas respiratorias, por lo …
If masks work, why can I still smell farts when I’m wearing one?
Masks Staying Safe Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL;DR. Masks work to prevent disease spread because they keep out the bigger particles and still let you breathe. Even though mask policies and behaviors are relaxing in many places right now (Summer 2021), we want to remind you of the benefits of mask wearing with this fun question from Summer 2020. If you …
Do kids still have to wear masks?
Families/Kids Masks Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Link to Original FB Post
Coronaviruses are so small. Why does my mask help?
Masks Staying Safe
Verdena Jennings, DO
A: Because size really does matter. Here is the “Keep It Simple, Scientist” version of relative particle size. Many infections like COVID-19, the common cold, and flu are spread from person-to-person by respiratory droplets. That’s why it is good to cover your cough or sneeze. The spray that hits you when someone near you sneezes …
In recognition of the rising threat posed by the Delta variant, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today revised their guidance regarding mask use for vaccinated people. ➡️ Highlights of the new recommendations: 💥 Vaccinated people should wear a mask in public indoor settings if they are in an area of substantial …
Confused about when to mask up?
Masks Staying SafeJennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Confused about when to #MaskUp these days? We like this infographic from NPR‘s Goats & Soda highlighting several situations when you might want to continue mask-wearing if vaccinated, including…IF YOU FEEL LIKE IT! h/t Impact. Link to Goats and Soda Article Credit: Malaka Gharib/NPR Link to Original FB Post
¿Cómo ayuda la mascarilla?
Masks Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
P: Las partículas de coronavirus son tan pequeñas. ¿Cómo ayuda mi mascarilla? R: Presentamos aquí la versión “Mantenlo simple, científico” del tamaño de partícula relativo, ya que el tamaño en este contexto sí importa. Muchas infecciones como COVID-19, la gripe común y la influenza se propagan de persona a persona por gotas respiratorias, por lo …
If masks work, why can I still smell farts when I’m wearing one?
Masks Staying Safe Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL;DR. Masks work to prevent disease spread because they keep out the bigger particles and still let you breathe. Even though mask policies and behaviors are relaxing in many places right now (Summer 2021), we want to remind you of the benefits of mask wearing with this fun question from Summer 2020. If you …
Do kids still have to wear masks?
Families/Kids Masks Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Link to Original FB Post
Coronaviruses are so small. Why does my mask help?
Masks Staying Safe
Verdena Jennings, DO
A: Because size really does matter. Here is the “Keep It Simple, Scientist” version of relative particle size. Many infections like COVID-19, the common cold, and flu are spread from person-to-person by respiratory droplets. That’s why it is good to cover your cough or sneeze. The spray that hits you when someone near you sneezes …
Confused about when to #MaskUp these days? We like this infographic from NPR‘s Goats & Soda highlighting several situations when you might want to continue mask-wearing if vaccinated, including…IF YOU FEEL LIKE IT! h/t Impact. Link to Goats and Soda Article Credit: Malaka Gharib/NPR Link to Original FB Post
¿Cómo ayuda la mascarilla?
Masks Posts en EspañolTita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
P: Las partículas de coronavirus son tan pequeñas. ¿Cómo ayuda mi mascarilla? R: Presentamos aquí la versión “Mantenlo simple, científico” del tamaño de partícula relativo, ya que el tamaño en este contexto sí importa. Muchas infecciones como COVID-19, la gripe común y la influenza se propagan de persona a persona por gotas respiratorias, por lo …
If masks work, why can I still smell farts when I’m wearing one?
Masks Staying Safe Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL;DR. Masks work to prevent disease spread because they keep out the bigger particles and still let you breathe. Even though mask policies and behaviors are relaxing in many places right now (Summer 2021), we want to remind you of the benefits of mask wearing with this fun question from Summer 2020. If you …
Do kids still have to wear masks?
Families/Kids Masks Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Link to Original FB Post
Coronaviruses are so small. Why does my mask help?
Masks Staying Safe
Verdena Jennings, DO
A: Because size really does matter. Here is the “Keep It Simple, Scientist” version of relative particle size. Many infections like COVID-19, the common cold, and flu are spread from person-to-person by respiratory droplets. That’s why it is good to cover your cough or sneeze. The spray that hits you when someone near you sneezes …
P: Las partículas de coronavirus son tan pequeñas. ¿Cómo ayuda mi mascarilla? R: Presentamos aquí la versión “Mantenlo simple, científico” del tamaño de partícula relativo, ya que el tamaño en este contexto sí importa. Muchas infecciones como COVID-19, la gripe común y la influenza se propagan de persona a persona por gotas respiratorias, por lo …
If masks work, why can I still smell farts when I’m wearing one?
Masks Staying Safe Uncertainty and MisinformationLauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL;DR. Masks work to prevent disease spread because they keep out the bigger particles and still let you breathe. Even though mask policies and behaviors are relaxing in many places right now (Summer 2021), we want to remind you of the benefits of mask wearing with this fun question from Summer 2020. If you …
Do kids still have to wear masks?
Families/Kids Masks Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Link to Original FB Post
Coronaviruses are so small. Why does my mask help?
Masks Staying Safe
Verdena Jennings, DO
A: Because size really does matter. Here is the “Keep It Simple, Scientist” version of relative particle size. Many infections like COVID-19, the common cold, and flu are spread from person-to-person by respiratory droplets. That’s why it is good to cover your cough or sneeze. The spray that hits you when someone near you sneezes …
A: TL;DR. Masks work to prevent disease spread because they keep out the bigger particles and still let you breathe. Even though mask policies and behaviors are relaxing in many places right now (Summer 2021), we want to remind you of the benefits of mask wearing with this fun question from Summer 2020. If you …
Do kids still have to wear masks?
Families/Kids Masks VideosMalia Jones, PhD MPH
Link to Original FB Post
Coronaviruses are so small. Why does my mask help?
Masks Staying Safe
Verdena Jennings, DO
A: Because size really does matter. Here is the “Keep It Simple, Scientist” version of relative particle size. Many infections like COVID-19, the common cold, and flu are spread from person-to-person by respiratory droplets. That’s why it is good to cover your cough or sneeze. The spray that hits you when someone near you sneezes …
Link to Original FB Post
Coronaviruses are so small. Why does my mask help?
Masks Staying SafeVerdena Jennings, DO
A: Because size really does matter. Here is the “Keep It Simple, Scientist” version of relative particle size. Many infections like COVID-19, the common cold, and flu are spread from person-to-person by respiratory droplets. That’s why it is good to cover your cough or sneeze. The spray that hits you when someone near you sneezes …
A: Because size really does matter. Here is the “Keep It Simple, Scientist” version of relative particle size. Many infections like COVID-19, the common cold, and flu are spread from person-to-person by respiratory droplets. That’s why it is good to cover your cough or sneeze. The spray that hits you when someone near you sneezes …
