It’s not too late to get your flu and updated COVID vaccines before the holidays!
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Go get your flu and COVID vaccines NOW to be protected for the holidays. Peak protection takes around 2 weeks to ramp up, so now is the perfect time. No one wants to fall ill right before a big holiday family gathering. You also don’t want to be the one to infect grandparents, babies, or Read more…
November 17, 2023
Nerdy Girls Live 11/17/23
Vaccines Videos
Those Nerdy Girls answer your questions about fall vaccines for COVID-19, flu, and RSV. Hosted by: – Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD: TNG Founding Member & Contributing Writer – Chana Davis, PhD: TNG Contributing Writer & Founder of Fueled by Science ➡️ Welcome and Intros (0:00-0:59) ➡️ Who needs an RSV vaccine and why? What is Read more…
November 16, 2023
Should I get a flu shot if I already had the flu this season?
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Yes. The flu shot covers FOUR strains – you don’t want to catch it again! TL;DR: It’s hard to know which flu strain you got or which one will be dominant in the next few months. Go ahead and get that shot even if you had confirmed or suspected influenza. The current flu vaccine Read more…
November 9, 2023
Does the Novavax COVID-19 cause fewer side effects?
Vaccines
Chana Davis, PhD
The Novavax COVID-19 vaccine (Nuvaxovid) causes slightly fewer side effects on average, but the difference is modest at best. People who get the Novavax shot are somewhat less likely to report symptoms at the injection site (e.g. soreness) or throughout the body (e.g. fatigue). Mild to moderate side effects are still very common with Novavax. Read more…
November 7, 2023
Everyone can benefit from a boost in COVID protection before the winter respiratory virus season.
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Here are just a few reasons why you should roll up your sleeve for the updated COVID shot: ➡️COVID isn’t gone. COVID is still routinely killing more than 1000 Americans per week, which is worse than a bad flu season (and we still have the flu on top of this). ➡️An updated COVID shot boosts Read more…
November 3, 2023
We hear so many excuses for why people haven’t gotten their flu shot!
Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
⚠️ “The flu vaccine doesn’t work anyway.” Yes! It does actually! Stop repeating this, it just isn’t true. ⚠️ “I think I already had flu back in August this year.” No, you probably didn’t. There is little to no influenza activity in August. And, you’d know. That runny nose you had for 3 days was Read more…
October 20, 2023
Yes, everyone should get the updated Covid vaccine.
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
For better viewing with links, read this on our Substack. —————————————————————— Last month, the CDC recommended that everyone in the U.S. 6 months and older receive an updated Covid vaccine targeting the XBB.1.5 variant. Since then, some notable voices, including Paul Offit, have publicly questioned whether the updated vaccine is needed for those who are not in a Read more…
October 12, 2023
Does getting a COVID vaccine in pregnancy help protect the newborn?
Families/Kids Reproductive Health Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
Tl;dr: Yes! Getting a COVID vaccine in pregnancy reduces the risk that the baby will need to be hospitalized for COVID illness in the first 6 months of life. A recent study published by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) showed that maternal vaccination during pregnancy reduced the risk the baby would Read more…
October 4, 2023
How long after infection should I get my updated COVID shot?
Vaccines
Chana Davis, PhD
Experts recommend waiting 3 to 6 months after infection before getting your updated COVID-19 shot. While it’s safe to get the shot sooner, delaying by 3 to 6 months helps your body to mount a stronger immune response to the vaccine. Optimal vaccine timing also depends on your local guidelines, COVID risk profile, and COVID Read more…
September 28, 2023
Q: COVID. RSV. What other new vaccines are coming?
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
A: There are quite a few new vaccines coming – Lyme, group B strep, Epstein Barr, to name a few. Read on for more! COVID vaccines were developed in record time, and the infectious disease community breathed a collective sigh of relief upon the approval and introduction of a new vaccine for RSV, which had Read more…
September 27, 2023
I got my flu shot and my new COVID vax at the same time. Here’s why.
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
I got my new COVID vax and my flu shot at the same time because it was the easiest way for me to get both. This week, I got my latest COVID vax and my flu shot at the same time because it was the easiest way for me to get both done at one Read more…
September 20, 2023
When should I get my updated COVID vaccine if I’ve had a recent COVID-19 infection?
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Chana Davis, PhD
❓What if I’ve had a recent COVID-19 infection? When should I get my updated COVID vaccine? Hi, I’m Nerdy Girl Chana (Fueled by Science), and I wanted to talk to you about timing your COVID shot 💉this fall because we’ve gotten a lot of questions about this. One of the common questions is “What if Read more…
September 15, 2023
Can I get the COVID vaccine at the same time as another vaccine?
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Sure can! The COVID vaccine can be given with other vaccines. Don’t delay and catch up on those vaccines! On Monday, the US Food and Drug Administration approved Moderna and Pfizer’s monovalent COVID vaccine to target the XBB.1.5 variant. On Tuesday, the CDC recommended if for everyone aged 6 months and over if it Read more…
September 13, 2023
Updated COVID vaccines are now FDA and CDC approved and available soon in the US!
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
TL;DR: Everyone older than 6 months is eligible for the updated COVID19 vaccine. The new vaccine targets the most common circulating variants and should be available later this week. –On Monday the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Moderna and Pfizer’s monovalent COVID vaccines updated to target the XBB.1.5 variant. This means that The FDA Read more…
September 10, 2023
💥 Some Good News! BA.2.86 is looking less scary than we thought.
COVID Variants Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
As we covered last week, the new BA.2.86 variant raised eyebrows because of its high number of mutations, which made it look as different from current variants as Omicron was from Delta. Since then, we’ve gotten new data from several different laboratories testing the behavior of BA.2.86. All reached similar conclusions which were reassuring: ➡️ Read more…
September 2, 2023
When will an updated COVID-19 booster be available? Should I wait to get it?
Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Updated boosters should be available by mid to late September in the US. For most people it makes sense to wait, even if you are eligible for a booster now. 🚀 TL; DR; The updated booster is a better match to currently circulating variants. This means it will provide better protection against initial infection Read more…
August 25, 2023
When is the best time to get my flu vaccine?
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Megan Madsen, DO
A: Getting a flu vaccination by the end of October is a great way to protect yourself. Although it is available as early as July, getting a vaccine in September or October helps protect you for the part of flu season that typically has the highest rates of infections. ❓🤔 When is flu season? Seasonal Read more…
August 24, 2023
Nerdy Girls Live 08/24/23
COVID Variants Infectious Diseases Treatments Vaccines Videos
Those Nerdy Girls answer your questions about COVID-19 and flu, including boosters, risk, new variant, and nasal sprays. Hosted by: – Andrea Harmony, NP-C, PMHS: TNG Contributing Writer & Family Nurse Practitioner – Chana Davis, PhD: TNG Contributing Writer & Founder of Fueled by Science ➡️ Welcome and Intros (0:00-0:46) ➡️ Is COVID-19 the new Read more…
August 24, 2023
What’s the real-world evidence that COVID-19 vaccines for little kids work?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
TL;DR: Recent real-world data from the US show that COVID-19 vaccines for kids ages 6 months to 5 years reduced their risk of visiting an ER with COVID-19 by half or more for at least 60 days after their last dose. Protection started to decline after 60 days, similar to what we have seen in Read more…
August 2, 2023
August is National Immunization Awareness Month!💉
Vaccines
Megan Madsen, DO
Those Nerdy Girls are cheerleaders for any and all advances in science that improve people’s lives. We could argue that no breakthrough has been more important in keeping us healthy than the development of vaccines! August is celebrated as National Immunization Awareness Month in the US, so what better time to get nerdy about the Read more…
Go get your flu and COVID vaccines NOW to be protected for the holidays. Peak protection takes around 2 weeks to ramp up, so now is the perfect time. No one wants to fall ill right before a big holiday family gathering. You also don’t want to be the one to infect grandparents, babies, or Read more…
Nerdy Girls Live 11/17/23
Vaccines VideosThose Nerdy Girls answer your questions about fall vaccines for COVID-19, flu, and RSV. Hosted by: – Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD: TNG Founding Member & Contributing Writer – Chana Davis, PhD: TNG Contributing Writer & Founder of Fueled by Science ➡️ Welcome and Intros (0:00-0:59) ➡️ Who needs an RSV vaccine and why? What is Read more…
Should I get a flu shot if I already had the flu this season?
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Yes. The flu shot covers FOUR strains – you don’t want to catch it again! TL;DR: It’s hard to know which flu strain you got or which one will be dominant in the next few months. Go ahead and get that shot even if you had confirmed or suspected influenza. The current flu vaccine Read more…
November 9, 2023
Does the Novavax COVID-19 cause fewer side effects?
Vaccines
Chana Davis, PhD
The Novavax COVID-19 vaccine (Nuvaxovid) causes slightly fewer side effects on average, but the difference is modest at best. People who get the Novavax shot are somewhat less likely to report symptoms at the injection site (e.g. soreness) or throughout the body (e.g. fatigue). Mild to moderate side effects are still very common with Novavax. Read more…
November 7, 2023
Everyone can benefit from a boost in COVID protection before the winter respiratory virus season.
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Here are just a few reasons why you should roll up your sleeve for the updated COVID shot: ➡️COVID isn’t gone. COVID is still routinely killing more than 1000 Americans per week, which is worse than a bad flu season (and we still have the flu on top of this). ➡️An updated COVID shot boosts Read more…
November 3, 2023
We hear so many excuses for why people haven’t gotten their flu shot!
Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
⚠️ “The flu vaccine doesn’t work anyway.” Yes! It does actually! Stop repeating this, it just isn’t true. ⚠️ “I think I already had flu back in August this year.” No, you probably didn’t. There is little to no influenza activity in August. And, you’d know. That runny nose you had for 3 days was Read more…
October 20, 2023
Yes, everyone should get the updated Covid vaccine.
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
For better viewing with links, read this on our Substack. —————————————————————— Last month, the CDC recommended that everyone in the U.S. 6 months and older receive an updated Covid vaccine targeting the XBB.1.5 variant. Since then, some notable voices, including Paul Offit, have publicly questioned whether the updated vaccine is needed for those who are not in a Read more…
October 12, 2023
Does getting a COVID vaccine in pregnancy help protect the newborn?
Families/Kids Reproductive Health Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
Tl;dr: Yes! Getting a COVID vaccine in pregnancy reduces the risk that the baby will need to be hospitalized for COVID illness in the first 6 months of life. A recent study published by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) showed that maternal vaccination during pregnancy reduced the risk the baby would Read more…
October 4, 2023
How long after infection should I get my updated COVID shot?
Vaccines
Chana Davis, PhD
Experts recommend waiting 3 to 6 months after infection before getting your updated COVID-19 shot. While it’s safe to get the shot sooner, delaying by 3 to 6 months helps your body to mount a stronger immune response to the vaccine. Optimal vaccine timing also depends on your local guidelines, COVID risk profile, and COVID Read more…
September 28, 2023
Q: COVID. RSV. What other new vaccines are coming?
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
A: There are quite a few new vaccines coming – Lyme, group B strep, Epstein Barr, to name a few. Read on for more! COVID vaccines were developed in record time, and the infectious disease community breathed a collective sigh of relief upon the approval and introduction of a new vaccine for RSV, which had Read more…
September 27, 2023
I got my flu shot and my new COVID vax at the same time. Here’s why.
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
I got my new COVID vax and my flu shot at the same time because it was the easiest way for me to get both. This week, I got my latest COVID vax and my flu shot at the same time because it was the easiest way for me to get both done at one Read more…
September 20, 2023
When should I get my updated COVID vaccine if I’ve had a recent COVID-19 infection?
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Chana Davis, PhD
❓What if I’ve had a recent COVID-19 infection? When should I get my updated COVID vaccine? Hi, I’m Nerdy Girl Chana (Fueled by Science), and I wanted to talk to you about timing your COVID shot 💉this fall because we’ve gotten a lot of questions about this. One of the common questions is “What if Read more…
September 15, 2023
Can I get the COVID vaccine at the same time as another vaccine?
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Sure can! The COVID vaccine can be given with other vaccines. Don’t delay and catch up on those vaccines! On Monday, the US Food and Drug Administration approved Moderna and Pfizer’s monovalent COVID vaccine to target the XBB.1.5 variant. On Tuesday, the CDC recommended if for everyone aged 6 months and over if it Read more…
September 13, 2023
Updated COVID vaccines are now FDA and CDC approved and available soon in the US!
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
TL;DR: Everyone older than 6 months is eligible for the updated COVID19 vaccine. The new vaccine targets the most common circulating variants and should be available later this week. –On Monday the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Moderna and Pfizer’s monovalent COVID vaccines updated to target the XBB.1.5 variant. This means that The FDA Read more…
September 10, 2023
💥 Some Good News! BA.2.86 is looking less scary than we thought.
COVID Variants Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
As we covered last week, the new BA.2.86 variant raised eyebrows because of its high number of mutations, which made it look as different from current variants as Omicron was from Delta. Since then, we’ve gotten new data from several different laboratories testing the behavior of BA.2.86. All reached similar conclusions which were reassuring: ➡️ Read more…
September 2, 2023
When will an updated COVID-19 booster be available? Should I wait to get it?
Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Updated boosters should be available by mid to late September in the US. For most people it makes sense to wait, even if you are eligible for a booster now. 🚀 TL; DR; The updated booster is a better match to currently circulating variants. This means it will provide better protection against initial infection Read more…
August 25, 2023
When is the best time to get my flu vaccine?
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Megan Madsen, DO
A: Getting a flu vaccination by the end of October is a great way to protect yourself. Although it is available as early as July, getting a vaccine in September or October helps protect you for the part of flu season that typically has the highest rates of infections. ❓🤔 When is flu season? Seasonal Read more…
August 24, 2023
Nerdy Girls Live 08/24/23
COVID Variants Infectious Diseases Treatments Vaccines Videos
Those Nerdy Girls answer your questions about COVID-19 and flu, including boosters, risk, new variant, and nasal sprays. Hosted by: – Andrea Harmony, NP-C, PMHS: TNG Contributing Writer & Family Nurse Practitioner – Chana Davis, PhD: TNG Contributing Writer & Founder of Fueled by Science ➡️ Welcome and Intros (0:00-0:46) ➡️ Is COVID-19 the new Read more…
August 24, 2023
What’s the real-world evidence that COVID-19 vaccines for little kids work?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
TL;DR: Recent real-world data from the US show that COVID-19 vaccines for kids ages 6 months to 5 years reduced their risk of visiting an ER with COVID-19 by half or more for at least 60 days after their last dose. Protection started to decline after 60 days, similar to what we have seen in Read more…
August 2, 2023
August is National Immunization Awareness Month!💉
Vaccines
Megan Madsen, DO
Those Nerdy Girls are cheerleaders for any and all advances in science that improve people’s lives. We could argue that no breakthrough has been more important in keeping us healthy than the development of vaccines! August is celebrated as National Immunization Awareness Month in the US, so what better time to get nerdy about the Read more…
A: Yes. The flu shot covers FOUR strains – you don’t want to catch it again! TL;DR: It’s hard to know which flu strain you got or which one will be dominant in the next few months. Go ahead and get that shot even if you had confirmed or suspected influenza. The current flu vaccine Read more…
Does the Novavax COVID-19 cause fewer side effects?
Vaccines
Chana Davis, PhD
The Novavax COVID-19 vaccine (Nuvaxovid) causes slightly fewer side effects on average, but the difference is modest at best. People who get the Novavax shot are somewhat less likely to report symptoms at the injection site (e.g. soreness) or throughout the body (e.g. fatigue). Mild to moderate side effects are still very common with Novavax. Read more…
November 7, 2023
Everyone can benefit from a boost in COVID protection before the winter respiratory virus season.
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Here are just a few reasons why you should roll up your sleeve for the updated COVID shot: ➡️COVID isn’t gone. COVID is still routinely killing more than 1000 Americans per week, which is worse than a bad flu season (and we still have the flu on top of this). ➡️An updated COVID shot boosts Read more…
November 3, 2023
We hear so many excuses for why people haven’t gotten their flu shot!
Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
⚠️ “The flu vaccine doesn’t work anyway.” Yes! It does actually! Stop repeating this, it just isn’t true. ⚠️ “I think I already had flu back in August this year.” No, you probably didn’t. There is little to no influenza activity in August. And, you’d know. That runny nose you had for 3 days was Read more…
October 20, 2023
Yes, everyone should get the updated Covid vaccine.
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
For better viewing with links, read this on our Substack. —————————————————————— Last month, the CDC recommended that everyone in the U.S. 6 months and older receive an updated Covid vaccine targeting the XBB.1.5 variant. Since then, some notable voices, including Paul Offit, have publicly questioned whether the updated vaccine is needed for those who are not in a Read more…
October 12, 2023
Does getting a COVID vaccine in pregnancy help protect the newborn?
Families/Kids Reproductive Health Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
Tl;dr: Yes! Getting a COVID vaccine in pregnancy reduces the risk that the baby will need to be hospitalized for COVID illness in the first 6 months of life. A recent study published by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) showed that maternal vaccination during pregnancy reduced the risk the baby would Read more…
October 4, 2023
How long after infection should I get my updated COVID shot?
Vaccines
Chana Davis, PhD
Experts recommend waiting 3 to 6 months after infection before getting your updated COVID-19 shot. While it’s safe to get the shot sooner, delaying by 3 to 6 months helps your body to mount a stronger immune response to the vaccine. Optimal vaccine timing also depends on your local guidelines, COVID risk profile, and COVID Read more…
September 28, 2023
Q: COVID. RSV. What other new vaccines are coming?
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
A: There are quite a few new vaccines coming – Lyme, group B strep, Epstein Barr, to name a few. Read on for more! COVID vaccines were developed in record time, and the infectious disease community breathed a collective sigh of relief upon the approval and introduction of a new vaccine for RSV, which had Read more…
September 27, 2023
I got my flu shot and my new COVID vax at the same time. Here’s why.
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
I got my new COVID vax and my flu shot at the same time because it was the easiest way for me to get both. This week, I got my latest COVID vax and my flu shot at the same time because it was the easiest way for me to get both done at one Read more…
September 20, 2023
When should I get my updated COVID vaccine if I’ve had a recent COVID-19 infection?
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Chana Davis, PhD
❓What if I’ve had a recent COVID-19 infection? When should I get my updated COVID vaccine? Hi, I’m Nerdy Girl Chana (Fueled by Science), and I wanted to talk to you about timing your COVID shot 💉this fall because we’ve gotten a lot of questions about this. One of the common questions is “What if Read more…
September 15, 2023
Can I get the COVID vaccine at the same time as another vaccine?
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Sure can! The COVID vaccine can be given with other vaccines. Don’t delay and catch up on those vaccines! On Monday, the US Food and Drug Administration approved Moderna and Pfizer’s monovalent COVID vaccine to target the XBB.1.5 variant. On Tuesday, the CDC recommended if for everyone aged 6 months and over if it Read more…
September 13, 2023
Updated COVID vaccines are now FDA and CDC approved and available soon in the US!
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
TL;DR: Everyone older than 6 months is eligible for the updated COVID19 vaccine. The new vaccine targets the most common circulating variants and should be available later this week. –On Monday the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Moderna and Pfizer’s monovalent COVID vaccines updated to target the XBB.1.5 variant. This means that The FDA Read more…
September 10, 2023
💥 Some Good News! BA.2.86 is looking less scary than we thought.
COVID Variants Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
As we covered last week, the new BA.2.86 variant raised eyebrows because of its high number of mutations, which made it look as different from current variants as Omicron was from Delta. Since then, we’ve gotten new data from several different laboratories testing the behavior of BA.2.86. All reached similar conclusions which were reassuring: ➡️ Read more…
September 2, 2023
When will an updated COVID-19 booster be available? Should I wait to get it?
Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Updated boosters should be available by mid to late September in the US. For most people it makes sense to wait, even if you are eligible for a booster now. 🚀 TL; DR; The updated booster is a better match to currently circulating variants. This means it will provide better protection against initial infection Read more…
August 25, 2023
When is the best time to get my flu vaccine?
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Megan Madsen, DO
A: Getting a flu vaccination by the end of October is a great way to protect yourself. Although it is available as early as July, getting a vaccine in September or October helps protect you for the part of flu season that typically has the highest rates of infections. ❓🤔 When is flu season? Seasonal Read more…
August 24, 2023
Nerdy Girls Live 08/24/23
COVID Variants Infectious Diseases Treatments Vaccines Videos
Those Nerdy Girls answer your questions about COVID-19 and flu, including boosters, risk, new variant, and nasal sprays. Hosted by: – Andrea Harmony, NP-C, PMHS: TNG Contributing Writer & Family Nurse Practitioner – Chana Davis, PhD: TNG Contributing Writer & Founder of Fueled by Science ➡️ Welcome and Intros (0:00-0:46) ➡️ Is COVID-19 the new Read more…
August 24, 2023
What’s the real-world evidence that COVID-19 vaccines for little kids work?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
TL;DR: Recent real-world data from the US show that COVID-19 vaccines for kids ages 6 months to 5 years reduced their risk of visiting an ER with COVID-19 by half or more for at least 60 days after their last dose. Protection started to decline after 60 days, similar to what we have seen in Read more…
August 2, 2023
August is National Immunization Awareness Month!💉
Vaccines
Megan Madsen, DO
Those Nerdy Girls are cheerleaders for any and all advances in science that improve people’s lives. We could argue that no breakthrough has been more important in keeping us healthy than the development of vaccines! August is celebrated as National Immunization Awareness Month in the US, so what better time to get nerdy about the Read more…
The Novavax COVID-19 vaccine (Nuvaxovid) causes slightly fewer side effects on average, but the difference is modest at best. People who get the Novavax shot are somewhat less likely to report symptoms at the injection site (e.g. soreness) or throughout the body (e.g. fatigue). Mild to moderate side effects are still very common with Novavax. Read more…
Everyone can benefit from a boost in COVID protection before the winter respiratory virus season.
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Here are just a few reasons why you should roll up your sleeve for the updated COVID shot: ➡️COVID isn’t gone. COVID is still routinely killing more than 1000 Americans per week, which is worse than a bad flu season (and we still have the flu on top of this). ➡️An updated COVID shot boosts Read more…
November 3, 2023
We hear so many excuses for why people haven’t gotten their flu shot!
Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
⚠️ “The flu vaccine doesn’t work anyway.” Yes! It does actually! Stop repeating this, it just isn’t true. ⚠️ “I think I already had flu back in August this year.” No, you probably didn’t. There is little to no influenza activity in August. And, you’d know. That runny nose you had for 3 days was Read more…
October 20, 2023
Yes, everyone should get the updated Covid vaccine.
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
For better viewing with links, read this on our Substack. —————————————————————— Last month, the CDC recommended that everyone in the U.S. 6 months and older receive an updated Covid vaccine targeting the XBB.1.5 variant. Since then, some notable voices, including Paul Offit, have publicly questioned whether the updated vaccine is needed for those who are not in a Read more…
October 12, 2023
Does getting a COVID vaccine in pregnancy help protect the newborn?
Families/Kids Reproductive Health Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
Tl;dr: Yes! Getting a COVID vaccine in pregnancy reduces the risk that the baby will need to be hospitalized for COVID illness in the first 6 months of life. A recent study published by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) showed that maternal vaccination during pregnancy reduced the risk the baby would Read more…
October 4, 2023
How long after infection should I get my updated COVID shot?
Vaccines
Chana Davis, PhD
Experts recommend waiting 3 to 6 months after infection before getting your updated COVID-19 shot. While it’s safe to get the shot sooner, delaying by 3 to 6 months helps your body to mount a stronger immune response to the vaccine. Optimal vaccine timing also depends on your local guidelines, COVID risk profile, and COVID Read more…
September 28, 2023
Q: COVID. RSV. What other new vaccines are coming?
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
A: There are quite a few new vaccines coming – Lyme, group B strep, Epstein Barr, to name a few. Read on for more! COVID vaccines were developed in record time, and the infectious disease community breathed a collective sigh of relief upon the approval and introduction of a new vaccine for RSV, which had Read more…
September 27, 2023
I got my flu shot and my new COVID vax at the same time. Here’s why.
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
I got my new COVID vax and my flu shot at the same time because it was the easiest way for me to get both. This week, I got my latest COVID vax and my flu shot at the same time because it was the easiest way for me to get both done at one Read more…
September 20, 2023
When should I get my updated COVID vaccine if I’ve had a recent COVID-19 infection?
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Chana Davis, PhD
❓What if I’ve had a recent COVID-19 infection? When should I get my updated COVID vaccine? Hi, I’m Nerdy Girl Chana (Fueled by Science), and I wanted to talk to you about timing your COVID shot 💉this fall because we’ve gotten a lot of questions about this. One of the common questions is “What if Read more…
September 15, 2023
Can I get the COVID vaccine at the same time as another vaccine?
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Sure can! The COVID vaccine can be given with other vaccines. Don’t delay and catch up on those vaccines! On Monday, the US Food and Drug Administration approved Moderna and Pfizer’s monovalent COVID vaccine to target the XBB.1.5 variant. On Tuesday, the CDC recommended if for everyone aged 6 months and over if it Read more…
September 13, 2023
Updated COVID vaccines are now FDA and CDC approved and available soon in the US!
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
TL;DR: Everyone older than 6 months is eligible for the updated COVID19 vaccine. The new vaccine targets the most common circulating variants and should be available later this week. –On Monday the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Moderna and Pfizer’s monovalent COVID vaccines updated to target the XBB.1.5 variant. This means that The FDA Read more…
September 10, 2023
💥 Some Good News! BA.2.86 is looking less scary than we thought.
COVID Variants Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
As we covered last week, the new BA.2.86 variant raised eyebrows because of its high number of mutations, which made it look as different from current variants as Omicron was from Delta. Since then, we’ve gotten new data from several different laboratories testing the behavior of BA.2.86. All reached similar conclusions which were reassuring: ➡️ Read more…
September 2, 2023
When will an updated COVID-19 booster be available? Should I wait to get it?
Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Updated boosters should be available by mid to late September in the US. For most people it makes sense to wait, even if you are eligible for a booster now. 🚀 TL; DR; The updated booster is a better match to currently circulating variants. This means it will provide better protection against initial infection Read more…
August 25, 2023
When is the best time to get my flu vaccine?
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Megan Madsen, DO
A: Getting a flu vaccination by the end of October is a great way to protect yourself. Although it is available as early as July, getting a vaccine in September or October helps protect you for the part of flu season that typically has the highest rates of infections. ❓🤔 When is flu season? Seasonal Read more…
August 24, 2023
Nerdy Girls Live 08/24/23
COVID Variants Infectious Diseases Treatments Vaccines Videos
Those Nerdy Girls answer your questions about COVID-19 and flu, including boosters, risk, new variant, and nasal sprays. Hosted by: – Andrea Harmony, NP-C, PMHS: TNG Contributing Writer & Family Nurse Practitioner – Chana Davis, PhD: TNG Contributing Writer & Founder of Fueled by Science ➡️ Welcome and Intros (0:00-0:46) ➡️ Is COVID-19 the new Read more…
August 24, 2023
What’s the real-world evidence that COVID-19 vaccines for little kids work?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
TL;DR: Recent real-world data from the US show that COVID-19 vaccines for kids ages 6 months to 5 years reduced their risk of visiting an ER with COVID-19 by half or more for at least 60 days after their last dose. Protection started to decline after 60 days, similar to what we have seen in Read more…
August 2, 2023
August is National Immunization Awareness Month!💉
Vaccines
Megan Madsen, DO
Those Nerdy Girls are cheerleaders for any and all advances in science that improve people’s lives. We could argue that no breakthrough has been more important in keeping us healthy than the development of vaccines! August is celebrated as National Immunization Awareness Month in the US, so what better time to get nerdy about the Read more…
Here are just a few reasons why you should roll up your sleeve for the updated COVID shot: ➡️COVID isn’t gone. COVID is still routinely killing more than 1000 Americans per week, which is worse than a bad flu season (and we still have the flu on top of this). ➡️An updated COVID shot boosts Read more…
We hear so many excuses for why people haven’t gotten their flu shot!
Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
⚠️ “The flu vaccine doesn’t work anyway.” Yes! It does actually! Stop repeating this, it just isn’t true. ⚠️ “I think I already had flu back in August this year.” No, you probably didn’t. There is little to no influenza activity in August. And, you’d know. That runny nose you had for 3 days was Read more…
October 20, 2023
Yes, everyone should get the updated Covid vaccine.
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
For better viewing with links, read this on our Substack. —————————————————————— Last month, the CDC recommended that everyone in the U.S. 6 months and older receive an updated Covid vaccine targeting the XBB.1.5 variant. Since then, some notable voices, including Paul Offit, have publicly questioned whether the updated vaccine is needed for those who are not in a Read more…
October 12, 2023
Does getting a COVID vaccine in pregnancy help protect the newborn?
Families/Kids Reproductive Health Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
Tl;dr: Yes! Getting a COVID vaccine in pregnancy reduces the risk that the baby will need to be hospitalized for COVID illness in the first 6 months of life. A recent study published by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) showed that maternal vaccination during pregnancy reduced the risk the baby would Read more…
October 4, 2023
How long after infection should I get my updated COVID shot?
Vaccines
Chana Davis, PhD
Experts recommend waiting 3 to 6 months after infection before getting your updated COVID-19 shot. While it’s safe to get the shot sooner, delaying by 3 to 6 months helps your body to mount a stronger immune response to the vaccine. Optimal vaccine timing also depends on your local guidelines, COVID risk profile, and COVID Read more…
September 28, 2023
Q: COVID. RSV. What other new vaccines are coming?
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
A: There are quite a few new vaccines coming – Lyme, group B strep, Epstein Barr, to name a few. Read on for more! COVID vaccines were developed in record time, and the infectious disease community breathed a collective sigh of relief upon the approval and introduction of a new vaccine for RSV, which had Read more…
September 27, 2023
I got my flu shot and my new COVID vax at the same time. Here’s why.
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
I got my new COVID vax and my flu shot at the same time because it was the easiest way for me to get both. This week, I got my latest COVID vax and my flu shot at the same time because it was the easiest way for me to get both done at one Read more…
September 20, 2023
When should I get my updated COVID vaccine if I’ve had a recent COVID-19 infection?
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Chana Davis, PhD
❓What if I’ve had a recent COVID-19 infection? When should I get my updated COVID vaccine? Hi, I’m Nerdy Girl Chana (Fueled by Science), and I wanted to talk to you about timing your COVID shot 💉this fall because we’ve gotten a lot of questions about this. One of the common questions is “What if Read more…
September 15, 2023
Can I get the COVID vaccine at the same time as another vaccine?
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Sure can! The COVID vaccine can be given with other vaccines. Don’t delay and catch up on those vaccines! On Monday, the US Food and Drug Administration approved Moderna and Pfizer’s monovalent COVID vaccine to target the XBB.1.5 variant. On Tuesday, the CDC recommended if for everyone aged 6 months and over if it Read more…
September 13, 2023
Updated COVID vaccines are now FDA and CDC approved and available soon in the US!
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
TL;DR: Everyone older than 6 months is eligible for the updated COVID19 vaccine. The new vaccine targets the most common circulating variants and should be available later this week. –On Monday the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Moderna and Pfizer’s monovalent COVID vaccines updated to target the XBB.1.5 variant. This means that The FDA Read more…
September 10, 2023
💥 Some Good News! BA.2.86 is looking less scary than we thought.
COVID Variants Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
As we covered last week, the new BA.2.86 variant raised eyebrows because of its high number of mutations, which made it look as different from current variants as Omicron was from Delta. Since then, we’ve gotten new data from several different laboratories testing the behavior of BA.2.86. All reached similar conclusions which were reassuring: ➡️ Read more…
September 2, 2023
When will an updated COVID-19 booster be available? Should I wait to get it?
Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Updated boosters should be available by mid to late September in the US. For most people it makes sense to wait, even if you are eligible for a booster now. 🚀 TL; DR; The updated booster is a better match to currently circulating variants. This means it will provide better protection against initial infection Read more…
August 25, 2023
When is the best time to get my flu vaccine?
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Megan Madsen, DO
A: Getting a flu vaccination by the end of October is a great way to protect yourself. Although it is available as early as July, getting a vaccine in September or October helps protect you for the part of flu season that typically has the highest rates of infections. ❓🤔 When is flu season? Seasonal Read more…
August 24, 2023
Nerdy Girls Live 08/24/23
COVID Variants Infectious Diseases Treatments Vaccines Videos
Those Nerdy Girls answer your questions about COVID-19 and flu, including boosters, risk, new variant, and nasal sprays. Hosted by: – Andrea Harmony, NP-C, PMHS: TNG Contributing Writer & Family Nurse Practitioner – Chana Davis, PhD: TNG Contributing Writer & Founder of Fueled by Science ➡️ Welcome and Intros (0:00-0:46) ➡️ Is COVID-19 the new Read more…
August 24, 2023
What’s the real-world evidence that COVID-19 vaccines for little kids work?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
TL;DR: Recent real-world data from the US show that COVID-19 vaccines for kids ages 6 months to 5 years reduced their risk of visiting an ER with COVID-19 by half or more for at least 60 days after their last dose. Protection started to decline after 60 days, similar to what we have seen in Read more…
August 2, 2023
August is National Immunization Awareness Month!💉
Vaccines
Megan Madsen, DO
Those Nerdy Girls are cheerleaders for any and all advances in science that improve people’s lives. We could argue that no breakthrough has been more important in keeping us healthy than the development of vaccines! August is celebrated as National Immunization Awareness Month in the US, so what better time to get nerdy about the Read more…
⚠️ “The flu vaccine doesn’t work anyway.” Yes! It does actually! Stop repeating this, it just isn’t true. ⚠️ “I think I already had flu back in August this year.” No, you probably didn’t. There is little to no influenza activity in August. And, you’d know. That runny nose you had for 3 days was Read more…
Yes, everyone should get the updated Covid vaccine.
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
For better viewing with links, read this on our Substack. —————————————————————— Last month, the CDC recommended that everyone in the U.S. 6 months and older receive an updated Covid vaccine targeting the XBB.1.5 variant. Since then, some notable voices, including Paul Offit, have publicly questioned whether the updated vaccine is needed for those who are not in a Read more…
October 12, 2023
Does getting a COVID vaccine in pregnancy help protect the newborn?
Families/Kids Reproductive Health Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
Tl;dr: Yes! Getting a COVID vaccine in pregnancy reduces the risk that the baby will need to be hospitalized for COVID illness in the first 6 months of life. A recent study published by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) showed that maternal vaccination during pregnancy reduced the risk the baby would Read more…
October 4, 2023
How long after infection should I get my updated COVID shot?
Vaccines
Chana Davis, PhD
Experts recommend waiting 3 to 6 months after infection before getting your updated COVID-19 shot. While it’s safe to get the shot sooner, delaying by 3 to 6 months helps your body to mount a stronger immune response to the vaccine. Optimal vaccine timing also depends on your local guidelines, COVID risk profile, and COVID Read more…
September 28, 2023
Q: COVID. RSV. What other new vaccines are coming?
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
A: There are quite a few new vaccines coming – Lyme, group B strep, Epstein Barr, to name a few. Read on for more! COVID vaccines were developed in record time, and the infectious disease community breathed a collective sigh of relief upon the approval and introduction of a new vaccine for RSV, which had Read more…
September 27, 2023
I got my flu shot and my new COVID vax at the same time. Here’s why.
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
I got my new COVID vax and my flu shot at the same time because it was the easiest way for me to get both. This week, I got my latest COVID vax and my flu shot at the same time because it was the easiest way for me to get both done at one Read more…
September 20, 2023
When should I get my updated COVID vaccine if I’ve had a recent COVID-19 infection?
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Chana Davis, PhD
❓What if I’ve had a recent COVID-19 infection? When should I get my updated COVID vaccine? Hi, I’m Nerdy Girl Chana (Fueled by Science), and I wanted to talk to you about timing your COVID shot 💉this fall because we’ve gotten a lot of questions about this. One of the common questions is “What if Read more…
September 15, 2023
Can I get the COVID vaccine at the same time as another vaccine?
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Sure can! The COVID vaccine can be given with other vaccines. Don’t delay and catch up on those vaccines! On Monday, the US Food and Drug Administration approved Moderna and Pfizer’s monovalent COVID vaccine to target the XBB.1.5 variant. On Tuesday, the CDC recommended if for everyone aged 6 months and over if it Read more…
September 13, 2023
Updated COVID vaccines are now FDA and CDC approved and available soon in the US!
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
TL;DR: Everyone older than 6 months is eligible for the updated COVID19 vaccine. The new vaccine targets the most common circulating variants and should be available later this week. –On Monday the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Moderna and Pfizer’s monovalent COVID vaccines updated to target the XBB.1.5 variant. This means that The FDA Read more…
September 10, 2023
💥 Some Good News! BA.2.86 is looking less scary than we thought.
COVID Variants Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
As we covered last week, the new BA.2.86 variant raised eyebrows because of its high number of mutations, which made it look as different from current variants as Omicron was from Delta. Since then, we’ve gotten new data from several different laboratories testing the behavior of BA.2.86. All reached similar conclusions which were reassuring: ➡️ Read more…
September 2, 2023
When will an updated COVID-19 booster be available? Should I wait to get it?
Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Updated boosters should be available by mid to late September in the US. For most people it makes sense to wait, even if you are eligible for a booster now. 🚀 TL; DR; The updated booster is a better match to currently circulating variants. This means it will provide better protection against initial infection Read more…
August 25, 2023
When is the best time to get my flu vaccine?
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Megan Madsen, DO
A: Getting a flu vaccination by the end of October is a great way to protect yourself. Although it is available as early as July, getting a vaccine in September or October helps protect you for the part of flu season that typically has the highest rates of infections. ❓🤔 When is flu season? Seasonal Read more…
August 24, 2023
Nerdy Girls Live 08/24/23
COVID Variants Infectious Diseases Treatments Vaccines Videos
Those Nerdy Girls answer your questions about COVID-19 and flu, including boosters, risk, new variant, and nasal sprays. Hosted by: – Andrea Harmony, NP-C, PMHS: TNG Contributing Writer & Family Nurse Practitioner – Chana Davis, PhD: TNG Contributing Writer & Founder of Fueled by Science ➡️ Welcome and Intros (0:00-0:46) ➡️ Is COVID-19 the new Read more…
August 24, 2023
What’s the real-world evidence that COVID-19 vaccines for little kids work?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
TL;DR: Recent real-world data from the US show that COVID-19 vaccines for kids ages 6 months to 5 years reduced their risk of visiting an ER with COVID-19 by half or more for at least 60 days after their last dose. Protection started to decline after 60 days, similar to what we have seen in Read more…
August 2, 2023
August is National Immunization Awareness Month!💉
Vaccines
Megan Madsen, DO
Those Nerdy Girls are cheerleaders for any and all advances in science that improve people’s lives. We could argue that no breakthrough has been more important in keeping us healthy than the development of vaccines! August is celebrated as National Immunization Awareness Month in the US, so what better time to get nerdy about the Read more…
For better viewing with links, read this on our Substack. —————————————————————— Last month, the CDC recommended that everyone in the U.S. 6 months and older receive an updated Covid vaccine targeting the XBB.1.5 variant. Since then, some notable voices, including Paul Offit, have publicly questioned whether the updated vaccine is needed for those who are not in a Read more…
Does getting a COVID vaccine in pregnancy help protect the newborn?
Families/Kids Reproductive Health Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
Tl;dr: Yes! Getting a COVID vaccine in pregnancy reduces the risk that the baby will need to be hospitalized for COVID illness in the first 6 months of life. A recent study published by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) showed that maternal vaccination during pregnancy reduced the risk the baby would Read more…
October 4, 2023
How long after infection should I get my updated COVID shot?
Vaccines
Chana Davis, PhD
Experts recommend waiting 3 to 6 months after infection before getting your updated COVID-19 shot. While it’s safe to get the shot sooner, delaying by 3 to 6 months helps your body to mount a stronger immune response to the vaccine. Optimal vaccine timing also depends on your local guidelines, COVID risk profile, and COVID Read more…
September 28, 2023
Q: COVID. RSV. What other new vaccines are coming?
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
A: There are quite a few new vaccines coming – Lyme, group B strep, Epstein Barr, to name a few. Read on for more! COVID vaccines were developed in record time, and the infectious disease community breathed a collective sigh of relief upon the approval and introduction of a new vaccine for RSV, which had Read more…
September 27, 2023
I got my flu shot and my new COVID vax at the same time. Here’s why.
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
I got my new COVID vax and my flu shot at the same time because it was the easiest way for me to get both. This week, I got my latest COVID vax and my flu shot at the same time because it was the easiest way for me to get both done at one Read more…
September 20, 2023
When should I get my updated COVID vaccine if I’ve had a recent COVID-19 infection?
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Chana Davis, PhD
❓What if I’ve had a recent COVID-19 infection? When should I get my updated COVID vaccine? Hi, I’m Nerdy Girl Chana (Fueled by Science), and I wanted to talk to you about timing your COVID shot 💉this fall because we’ve gotten a lot of questions about this. One of the common questions is “What if Read more…
September 15, 2023
Can I get the COVID vaccine at the same time as another vaccine?
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Sure can! The COVID vaccine can be given with other vaccines. Don’t delay and catch up on those vaccines! On Monday, the US Food and Drug Administration approved Moderna and Pfizer’s monovalent COVID vaccine to target the XBB.1.5 variant. On Tuesday, the CDC recommended if for everyone aged 6 months and over if it Read more…
September 13, 2023
Updated COVID vaccines are now FDA and CDC approved and available soon in the US!
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
TL;DR: Everyone older than 6 months is eligible for the updated COVID19 vaccine. The new vaccine targets the most common circulating variants and should be available later this week. –On Monday the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Moderna and Pfizer’s monovalent COVID vaccines updated to target the XBB.1.5 variant. This means that The FDA Read more…
September 10, 2023
💥 Some Good News! BA.2.86 is looking less scary than we thought.
COVID Variants Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
As we covered last week, the new BA.2.86 variant raised eyebrows because of its high number of mutations, which made it look as different from current variants as Omicron was from Delta. Since then, we’ve gotten new data from several different laboratories testing the behavior of BA.2.86. All reached similar conclusions which were reassuring: ➡️ Read more…
September 2, 2023
When will an updated COVID-19 booster be available? Should I wait to get it?
Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Updated boosters should be available by mid to late September in the US. For most people it makes sense to wait, even if you are eligible for a booster now. 🚀 TL; DR; The updated booster is a better match to currently circulating variants. This means it will provide better protection against initial infection Read more…
August 25, 2023
When is the best time to get my flu vaccine?
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Megan Madsen, DO
A: Getting a flu vaccination by the end of October is a great way to protect yourself. Although it is available as early as July, getting a vaccine in September or October helps protect you for the part of flu season that typically has the highest rates of infections. ❓🤔 When is flu season? Seasonal Read more…
August 24, 2023
Nerdy Girls Live 08/24/23
COVID Variants Infectious Diseases Treatments Vaccines Videos
Those Nerdy Girls answer your questions about COVID-19 and flu, including boosters, risk, new variant, and nasal sprays. Hosted by: – Andrea Harmony, NP-C, PMHS: TNG Contributing Writer & Family Nurse Practitioner – Chana Davis, PhD: TNG Contributing Writer & Founder of Fueled by Science ➡️ Welcome and Intros (0:00-0:46) ➡️ Is COVID-19 the new Read more…
August 24, 2023
What’s the real-world evidence that COVID-19 vaccines for little kids work?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
TL;DR: Recent real-world data from the US show that COVID-19 vaccines for kids ages 6 months to 5 years reduced their risk of visiting an ER with COVID-19 by half or more for at least 60 days after their last dose. Protection started to decline after 60 days, similar to what we have seen in Read more…
August 2, 2023
August is National Immunization Awareness Month!💉
Vaccines
Megan Madsen, DO
Those Nerdy Girls are cheerleaders for any and all advances in science that improve people’s lives. We could argue that no breakthrough has been more important in keeping us healthy than the development of vaccines! August is celebrated as National Immunization Awareness Month in the US, so what better time to get nerdy about the Read more…
Tl;dr: Yes! Getting a COVID vaccine in pregnancy reduces the risk that the baby will need to be hospitalized for COVID illness in the first 6 months of life. A recent study published by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) showed that maternal vaccination during pregnancy reduced the risk the baby would Read more…
How long after infection should I get my updated COVID shot?
Vaccines
Chana Davis, PhD
Experts recommend waiting 3 to 6 months after infection before getting your updated COVID-19 shot. While it’s safe to get the shot sooner, delaying by 3 to 6 months helps your body to mount a stronger immune response to the vaccine. Optimal vaccine timing also depends on your local guidelines, COVID risk profile, and COVID Read more…
September 28, 2023
Q: COVID. RSV. What other new vaccines are coming?
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
A: There are quite a few new vaccines coming – Lyme, group B strep, Epstein Barr, to name a few. Read on for more! COVID vaccines were developed in record time, and the infectious disease community breathed a collective sigh of relief upon the approval and introduction of a new vaccine for RSV, which had Read more…
September 27, 2023
I got my flu shot and my new COVID vax at the same time. Here’s why.
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
I got my new COVID vax and my flu shot at the same time because it was the easiest way for me to get both. This week, I got my latest COVID vax and my flu shot at the same time because it was the easiest way for me to get both done at one Read more…
September 20, 2023
When should I get my updated COVID vaccine if I’ve had a recent COVID-19 infection?
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Chana Davis, PhD
❓What if I’ve had a recent COVID-19 infection? When should I get my updated COVID vaccine? Hi, I’m Nerdy Girl Chana (Fueled by Science), and I wanted to talk to you about timing your COVID shot 💉this fall because we’ve gotten a lot of questions about this. One of the common questions is “What if Read more…
September 15, 2023
Can I get the COVID vaccine at the same time as another vaccine?
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Sure can! The COVID vaccine can be given with other vaccines. Don’t delay and catch up on those vaccines! On Monday, the US Food and Drug Administration approved Moderna and Pfizer’s monovalent COVID vaccine to target the XBB.1.5 variant. On Tuesday, the CDC recommended if for everyone aged 6 months and over if it Read more…
September 13, 2023
Updated COVID vaccines are now FDA and CDC approved and available soon in the US!
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
TL;DR: Everyone older than 6 months is eligible for the updated COVID19 vaccine. The new vaccine targets the most common circulating variants and should be available later this week. –On Monday the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Moderna and Pfizer’s monovalent COVID vaccines updated to target the XBB.1.5 variant. This means that The FDA Read more…
September 10, 2023
💥 Some Good News! BA.2.86 is looking less scary than we thought.
COVID Variants Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
As we covered last week, the new BA.2.86 variant raised eyebrows because of its high number of mutations, which made it look as different from current variants as Omicron was from Delta. Since then, we’ve gotten new data from several different laboratories testing the behavior of BA.2.86. All reached similar conclusions which were reassuring: ➡️ Read more…
September 2, 2023
When will an updated COVID-19 booster be available? Should I wait to get it?
Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Updated boosters should be available by mid to late September in the US. For most people it makes sense to wait, even if you are eligible for a booster now. 🚀 TL; DR; The updated booster is a better match to currently circulating variants. This means it will provide better protection against initial infection Read more…
August 25, 2023
When is the best time to get my flu vaccine?
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Megan Madsen, DO
A: Getting a flu vaccination by the end of October is a great way to protect yourself. Although it is available as early as July, getting a vaccine in September or October helps protect you for the part of flu season that typically has the highest rates of infections. ❓🤔 When is flu season? Seasonal Read more…
August 24, 2023
Nerdy Girls Live 08/24/23
COVID Variants Infectious Diseases Treatments Vaccines Videos
Those Nerdy Girls answer your questions about COVID-19 and flu, including boosters, risk, new variant, and nasal sprays. Hosted by: – Andrea Harmony, NP-C, PMHS: TNG Contributing Writer & Family Nurse Practitioner – Chana Davis, PhD: TNG Contributing Writer & Founder of Fueled by Science ➡️ Welcome and Intros (0:00-0:46) ➡️ Is COVID-19 the new Read more…
August 24, 2023
What’s the real-world evidence that COVID-19 vaccines for little kids work?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
TL;DR: Recent real-world data from the US show that COVID-19 vaccines for kids ages 6 months to 5 years reduced their risk of visiting an ER with COVID-19 by half or more for at least 60 days after their last dose. Protection started to decline after 60 days, similar to what we have seen in Read more…
August 2, 2023
August is National Immunization Awareness Month!💉
Vaccines
Megan Madsen, DO
Those Nerdy Girls are cheerleaders for any and all advances in science that improve people’s lives. We could argue that no breakthrough has been more important in keeping us healthy than the development of vaccines! August is celebrated as National Immunization Awareness Month in the US, so what better time to get nerdy about the Read more…
Experts recommend waiting 3 to 6 months after infection before getting your updated COVID-19 shot. While it’s safe to get the shot sooner, delaying by 3 to 6 months helps your body to mount a stronger immune response to the vaccine. Optimal vaccine timing also depends on your local guidelines, COVID risk profile, and COVID Read more…
Q: COVID. RSV. What other new vaccines are coming?
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
A: There are quite a few new vaccines coming – Lyme, group B strep, Epstein Barr, to name a few. Read on for more! COVID vaccines were developed in record time, and the infectious disease community breathed a collective sigh of relief upon the approval and introduction of a new vaccine for RSV, which had Read more…
September 27, 2023
I got my flu shot and my new COVID vax at the same time. Here’s why.
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
I got my new COVID vax and my flu shot at the same time because it was the easiest way for me to get both. This week, I got my latest COVID vax and my flu shot at the same time because it was the easiest way for me to get both done at one Read more…
September 20, 2023
When should I get my updated COVID vaccine if I’ve had a recent COVID-19 infection?
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Chana Davis, PhD
❓What if I’ve had a recent COVID-19 infection? When should I get my updated COVID vaccine? Hi, I’m Nerdy Girl Chana (Fueled by Science), and I wanted to talk to you about timing your COVID shot 💉this fall because we’ve gotten a lot of questions about this. One of the common questions is “What if Read more…
September 15, 2023
Can I get the COVID vaccine at the same time as another vaccine?
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Sure can! The COVID vaccine can be given with other vaccines. Don’t delay and catch up on those vaccines! On Monday, the US Food and Drug Administration approved Moderna and Pfizer’s monovalent COVID vaccine to target the XBB.1.5 variant. On Tuesday, the CDC recommended if for everyone aged 6 months and over if it Read more…
September 13, 2023
Updated COVID vaccines are now FDA and CDC approved and available soon in the US!
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
TL;DR: Everyone older than 6 months is eligible for the updated COVID19 vaccine. The new vaccine targets the most common circulating variants and should be available later this week. –On Monday the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Moderna and Pfizer’s monovalent COVID vaccines updated to target the XBB.1.5 variant. This means that The FDA Read more…
September 10, 2023
💥 Some Good News! BA.2.86 is looking less scary than we thought.
COVID Variants Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
As we covered last week, the new BA.2.86 variant raised eyebrows because of its high number of mutations, which made it look as different from current variants as Omicron was from Delta. Since then, we’ve gotten new data from several different laboratories testing the behavior of BA.2.86. All reached similar conclusions which were reassuring: ➡️ Read more…
September 2, 2023
When will an updated COVID-19 booster be available? Should I wait to get it?
Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Updated boosters should be available by mid to late September in the US. For most people it makes sense to wait, even if you are eligible for a booster now. 🚀 TL; DR; The updated booster is a better match to currently circulating variants. This means it will provide better protection against initial infection Read more…
August 25, 2023
When is the best time to get my flu vaccine?
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Megan Madsen, DO
A: Getting a flu vaccination by the end of October is a great way to protect yourself. Although it is available as early as July, getting a vaccine in September or October helps protect you for the part of flu season that typically has the highest rates of infections. ❓🤔 When is flu season? Seasonal Read more…
August 24, 2023
Nerdy Girls Live 08/24/23
COVID Variants Infectious Diseases Treatments Vaccines Videos
Those Nerdy Girls answer your questions about COVID-19 and flu, including boosters, risk, new variant, and nasal sprays. Hosted by: – Andrea Harmony, NP-C, PMHS: TNG Contributing Writer & Family Nurse Practitioner – Chana Davis, PhD: TNG Contributing Writer & Founder of Fueled by Science ➡️ Welcome and Intros (0:00-0:46) ➡️ Is COVID-19 the new Read more…
August 24, 2023
What’s the real-world evidence that COVID-19 vaccines for little kids work?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
TL;DR: Recent real-world data from the US show that COVID-19 vaccines for kids ages 6 months to 5 years reduced their risk of visiting an ER with COVID-19 by half or more for at least 60 days after their last dose. Protection started to decline after 60 days, similar to what we have seen in Read more…
August 2, 2023
August is National Immunization Awareness Month!💉
Vaccines
Megan Madsen, DO
Those Nerdy Girls are cheerleaders for any and all advances in science that improve people’s lives. We could argue that no breakthrough has been more important in keeping us healthy than the development of vaccines! August is celebrated as National Immunization Awareness Month in the US, so what better time to get nerdy about the Read more…
A: There are quite a few new vaccines coming – Lyme, group B strep, Epstein Barr, to name a few. Read on for more! COVID vaccines were developed in record time, and the infectious disease community breathed a collective sigh of relief upon the approval and introduction of a new vaccine for RSV, which had Read more…
I got my flu shot and my new COVID vax at the same time. Here’s why.
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
I got my new COVID vax and my flu shot at the same time because it was the easiest way for me to get both. This week, I got my latest COVID vax and my flu shot at the same time because it was the easiest way for me to get both done at one Read more…
September 20, 2023
When should I get my updated COVID vaccine if I’ve had a recent COVID-19 infection?
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Chana Davis, PhD
❓What if I’ve had a recent COVID-19 infection? When should I get my updated COVID vaccine? Hi, I’m Nerdy Girl Chana (Fueled by Science), and I wanted to talk to you about timing your COVID shot 💉this fall because we’ve gotten a lot of questions about this. One of the common questions is “What if Read more…
September 15, 2023
Can I get the COVID vaccine at the same time as another vaccine?
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Sure can! The COVID vaccine can be given with other vaccines. Don’t delay and catch up on those vaccines! On Monday, the US Food and Drug Administration approved Moderna and Pfizer’s monovalent COVID vaccine to target the XBB.1.5 variant. On Tuesday, the CDC recommended if for everyone aged 6 months and over if it Read more…
September 13, 2023
Updated COVID vaccines are now FDA and CDC approved and available soon in the US!
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
TL;DR: Everyone older than 6 months is eligible for the updated COVID19 vaccine. The new vaccine targets the most common circulating variants and should be available later this week. –On Monday the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Moderna and Pfizer’s monovalent COVID vaccines updated to target the XBB.1.5 variant. This means that The FDA Read more…
September 10, 2023
💥 Some Good News! BA.2.86 is looking less scary than we thought.
COVID Variants Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
As we covered last week, the new BA.2.86 variant raised eyebrows because of its high number of mutations, which made it look as different from current variants as Omicron was from Delta. Since then, we’ve gotten new data from several different laboratories testing the behavior of BA.2.86. All reached similar conclusions which were reassuring: ➡️ Read more…
September 2, 2023
When will an updated COVID-19 booster be available? Should I wait to get it?
Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Updated boosters should be available by mid to late September in the US. For most people it makes sense to wait, even if you are eligible for a booster now. 🚀 TL; DR; The updated booster is a better match to currently circulating variants. This means it will provide better protection against initial infection Read more…
August 25, 2023
When is the best time to get my flu vaccine?
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Megan Madsen, DO
A: Getting a flu vaccination by the end of October is a great way to protect yourself. Although it is available as early as July, getting a vaccine in September or October helps protect you for the part of flu season that typically has the highest rates of infections. ❓🤔 When is flu season? Seasonal Read more…
August 24, 2023
Nerdy Girls Live 08/24/23
COVID Variants Infectious Diseases Treatments Vaccines Videos
Those Nerdy Girls answer your questions about COVID-19 and flu, including boosters, risk, new variant, and nasal sprays. Hosted by: – Andrea Harmony, NP-C, PMHS: TNG Contributing Writer & Family Nurse Practitioner – Chana Davis, PhD: TNG Contributing Writer & Founder of Fueled by Science ➡️ Welcome and Intros (0:00-0:46) ➡️ Is COVID-19 the new Read more…
August 24, 2023
What’s the real-world evidence that COVID-19 vaccines for little kids work?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
TL;DR: Recent real-world data from the US show that COVID-19 vaccines for kids ages 6 months to 5 years reduced their risk of visiting an ER with COVID-19 by half or more for at least 60 days after their last dose. Protection started to decline after 60 days, similar to what we have seen in Read more…
August 2, 2023
August is National Immunization Awareness Month!💉
Vaccines
Megan Madsen, DO
Those Nerdy Girls are cheerleaders for any and all advances in science that improve people’s lives. We could argue that no breakthrough has been more important in keeping us healthy than the development of vaccines! August is celebrated as National Immunization Awareness Month in the US, so what better time to get nerdy about the Read more…
I got my new COVID vax and my flu shot at the same time because it was the easiest way for me to get both. This week, I got my latest COVID vax and my flu shot at the same time because it was the easiest way for me to get both done at one Read more…
When should I get my updated COVID vaccine if I’ve had a recent COVID-19 infection?
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Chana Davis, PhD
❓What if I’ve had a recent COVID-19 infection? When should I get my updated COVID vaccine? Hi, I’m Nerdy Girl Chana (Fueled by Science), and I wanted to talk to you about timing your COVID shot 💉this fall because we’ve gotten a lot of questions about this. One of the common questions is “What if Read more…
September 15, 2023
Can I get the COVID vaccine at the same time as another vaccine?
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Sure can! The COVID vaccine can be given with other vaccines. Don’t delay and catch up on those vaccines! On Monday, the US Food and Drug Administration approved Moderna and Pfizer’s monovalent COVID vaccine to target the XBB.1.5 variant. On Tuesday, the CDC recommended if for everyone aged 6 months and over if it Read more…
September 13, 2023
Updated COVID vaccines are now FDA and CDC approved and available soon in the US!
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
TL;DR: Everyone older than 6 months is eligible for the updated COVID19 vaccine. The new vaccine targets the most common circulating variants and should be available later this week. –On Monday the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Moderna and Pfizer’s monovalent COVID vaccines updated to target the XBB.1.5 variant. This means that The FDA Read more…
September 10, 2023
💥 Some Good News! BA.2.86 is looking less scary than we thought.
COVID Variants Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
As we covered last week, the new BA.2.86 variant raised eyebrows because of its high number of mutations, which made it look as different from current variants as Omicron was from Delta. Since then, we’ve gotten new data from several different laboratories testing the behavior of BA.2.86. All reached similar conclusions which were reassuring: ➡️ Read more…
September 2, 2023
When will an updated COVID-19 booster be available? Should I wait to get it?
Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Updated boosters should be available by mid to late September in the US. For most people it makes sense to wait, even if you are eligible for a booster now. 🚀 TL; DR; The updated booster is a better match to currently circulating variants. This means it will provide better protection against initial infection Read more…
August 25, 2023
When is the best time to get my flu vaccine?
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Megan Madsen, DO
A: Getting a flu vaccination by the end of October is a great way to protect yourself. Although it is available as early as July, getting a vaccine in September or October helps protect you for the part of flu season that typically has the highest rates of infections. ❓🤔 When is flu season? Seasonal Read more…
August 24, 2023
Nerdy Girls Live 08/24/23
COVID Variants Infectious Diseases Treatments Vaccines Videos
Those Nerdy Girls answer your questions about COVID-19 and flu, including boosters, risk, new variant, and nasal sprays. Hosted by: – Andrea Harmony, NP-C, PMHS: TNG Contributing Writer & Family Nurse Practitioner – Chana Davis, PhD: TNG Contributing Writer & Founder of Fueled by Science ➡️ Welcome and Intros (0:00-0:46) ➡️ Is COVID-19 the new Read more…
August 24, 2023
What’s the real-world evidence that COVID-19 vaccines for little kids work?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
TL;DR: Recent real-world data from the US show that COVID-19 vaccines for kids ages 6 months to 5 years reduced their risk of visiting an ER with COVID-19 by half or more for at least 60 days after their last dose. Protection started to decline after 60 days, similar to what we have seen in Read more…
August 2, 2023
August is National Immunization Awareness Month!💉
Vaccines
Megan Madsen, DO
Those Nerdy Girls are cheerleaders for any and all advances in science that improve people’s lives. We could argue that no breakthrough has been more important in keeping us healthy than the development of vaccines! August is celebrated as National Immunization Awareness Month in the US, so what better time to get nerdy about the Read more…
❓What if I’ve had a recent COVID-19 infection? When should I get my updated COVID vaccine? Hi, I’m Nerdy Girl Chana (Fueled by Science), and I wanted to talk to you about timing your COVID shot 💉this fall because we’ve gotten a lot of questions about this. One of the common questions is “What if Read more…
Can I get the COVID vaccine at the same time as another vaccine?
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Sure can! The COVID vaccine can be given with other vaccines. Don’t delay and catch up on those vaccines! On Monday, the US Food and Drug Administration approved Moderna and Pfizer’s monovalent COVID vaccine to target the XBB.1.5 variant. On Tuesday, the CDC recommended if for everyone aged 6 months and over if it Read more…
September 13, 2023
Updated COVID vaccines are now FDA and CDC approved and available soon in the US!
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
TL;DR: Everyone older than 6 months is eligible for the updated COVID19 vaccine. The new vaccine targets the most common circulating variants and should be available later this week. –On Monday the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Moderna and Pfizer’s monovalent COVID vaccines updated to target the XBB.1.5 variant. This means that The FDA Read more…
September 10, 2023
💥 Some Good News! BA.2.86 is looking less scary than we thought.
COVID Variants Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
As we covered last week, the new BA.2.86 variant raised eyebrows because of its high number of mutations, which made it look as different from current variants as Omicron was from Delta. Since then, we’ve gotten new data from several different laboratories testing the behavior of BA.2.86. All reached similar conclusions which were reassuring: ➡️ Read more…
September 2, 2023
When will an updated COVID-19 booster be available? Should I wait to get it?
Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Updated boosters should be available by mid to late September in the US. For most people it makes sense to wait, even if you are eligible for a booster now. 🚀 TL; DR; The updated booster is a better match to currently circulating variants. This means it will provide better protection against initial infection Read more…
August 25, 2023
When is the best time to get my flu vaccine?
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Megan Madsen, DO
A: Getting a flu vaccination by the end of October is a great way to protect yourself. Although it is available as early as July, getting a vaccine in September or October helps protect you for the part of flu season that typically has the highest rates of infections. ❓🤔 When is flu season? Seasonal Read more…
August 24, 2023
Nerdy Girls Live 08/24/23
COVID Variants Infectious Diseases Treatments Vaccines Videos
Those Nerdy Girls answer your questions about COVID-19 and flu, including boosters, risk, new variant, and nasal sprays. Hosted by: – Andrea Harmony, NP-C, PMHS: TNG Contributing Writer & Family Nurse Practitioner – Chana Davis, PhD: TNG Contributing Writer & Founder of Fueled by Science ➡️ Welcome and Intros (0:00-0:46) ➡️ Is COVID-19 the new Read more…
August 24, 2023
What’s the real-world evidence that COVID-19 vaccines for little kids work?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
TL;DR: Recent real-world data from the US show that COVID-19 vaccines for kids ages 6 months to 5 years reduced their risk of visiting an ER with COVID-19 by half or more for at least 60 days after their last dose. Protection started to decline after 60 days, similar to what we have seen in Read more…
August 2, 2023
August is National Immunization Awareness Month!💉
Vaccines
Megan Madsen, DO
Those Nerdy Girls are cheerleaders for any and all advances in science that improve people’s lives. We could argue that no breakthrough has been more important in keeping us healthy than the development of vaccines! August is celebrated as National Immunization Awareness Month in the US, so what better time to get nerdy about the Read more…
A: Sure can! The COVID vaccine can be given with other vaccines. Don’t delay and catch up on those vaccines! On Monday, the US Food and Drug Administration approved Moderna and Pfizer’s monovalent COVID vaccine to target the XBB.1.5 variant. On Tuesday, the CDC recommended if for everyone aged 6 months and over if it Read more…
Updated COVID vaccines are now FDA and CDC approved and available soon in the US!
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
TL;DR: Everyone older than 6 months is eligible for the updated COVID19 vaccine. The new vaccine targets the most common circulating variants and should be available later this week. –On Monday the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Moderna and Pfizer’s monovalent COVID vaccines updated to target the XBB.1.5 variant. This means that The FDA Read more…
September 10, 2023
💥 Some Good News! BA.2.86 is looking less scary than we thought.
COVID Variants Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
As we covered last week, the new BA.2.86 variant raised eyebrows because of its high number of mutations, which made it look as different from current variants as Omicron was from Delta. Since then, we’ve gotten new data from several different laboratories testing the behavior of BA.2.86. All reached similar conclusions which were reassuring: ➡️ Read more…
September 2, 2023
When will an updated COVID-19 booster be available? Should I wait to get it?
Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Updated boosters should be available by mid to late September in the US. For most people it makes sense to wait, even if you are eligible for a booster now. 🚀 TL; DR; The updated booster is a better match to currently circulating variants. This means it will provide better protection against initial infection Read more…
August 25, 2023
When is the best time to get my flu vaccine?
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Megan Madsen, DO
A: Getting a flu vaccination by the end of October is a great way to protect yourself. Although it is available as early as July, getting a vaccine in September or October helps protect you for the part of flu season that typically has the highest rates of infections. ❓🤔 When is flu season? Seasonal Read more…
August 24, 2023
Nerdy Girls Live 08/24/23
COVID Variants Infectious Diseases Treatments Vaccines Videos
Those Nerdy Girls answer your questions about COVID-19 and flu, including boosters, risk, new variant, and nasal sprays. Hosted by: – Andrea Harmony, NP-C, PMHS: TNG Contributing Writer & Family Nurse Practitioner – Chana Davis, PhD: TNG Contributing Writer & Founder of Fueled by Science ➡️ Welcome and Intros (0:00-0:46) ➡️ Is COVID-19 the new Read more…
August 24, 2023
What’s the real-world evidence that COVID-19 vaccines for little kids work?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
TL;DR: Recent real-world data from the US show that COVID-19 vaccines for kids ages 6 months to 5 years reduced their risk of visiting an ER with COVID-19 by half or more for at least 60 days after their last dose. Protection started to decline after 60 days, similar to what we have seen in Read more…
August 2, 2023
August is National Immunization Awareness Month!💉
Vaccines
Megan Madsen, DO
Those Nerdy Girls are cheerleaders for any and all advances in science that improve people’s lives. We could argue that no breakthrough has been more important in keeping us healthy than the development of vaccines! August is celebrated as National Immunization Awareness Month in the US, so what better time to get nerdy about the Read more…
TL;DR: Everyone older than 6 months is eligible for the updated COVID19 vaccine. The new vaccine targets the most common circulating variants and should be available later this week. –On Monday the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Moderna and Pfizer’s monovalent COVID vaccines updated to target the XBB.1.5 variant. This means that The FDA Read more…
💥 Some Good News! BA.2.86 is looking less scary than we thought.
COVID Variants Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
As we covered last week, the new BA.2.86 variant raised eyebrows because of its high number of mutations, which made it look as different from current variants as Omicron was from Delta. Since then, we’ve gotten new data from several different laboratories testing the behavior of BA.2.86. All reached similar conclusions which were reassuring: ➡️ Read more…
September 2, 2023
When will an updated COVID-19 booster be available? Should I wait to get it?
Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Updated boosters should be available by mid to late September in the US. For most people it makes sense to wait, even if you are eligible for a booster now. 🚀 TL; DR; The updated booster is a better match to currently circulating variants. This means it will provide better protection against initial infection Read more…
August 25, 2023
When is the best time to get my flu vaccine?
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Megan Madsen, DO
A: Getting a flu vaccination by the end of October is a great way to protect yourself. Although it is available as early as July, getting a vaccine in September or October helps protect you for the part of flu season that typically has the highest rates of infections. ❓🤔 When is flu season? Seasonal Read more…
August 24, 2023
Nerdy Girls Live 08/24/23
COVID Variants Infectious Diseases Treatments Vaccines Videos
Those Nerdy Girls answer your questions about COVID-19 and flu, including boosters, risk, new variant, and nasal sprays. Hosted by: – Andrea Harmony, NP-C, PMHS: TNG Contributing Writer & Family Nurse Practitioner – Chana Davis, PhD: TNG Contributing Writer & Founder of Fueled by Science ➡️ Welcome and Intros (0:00-0:46) ➡️ Is COVID-19 the new Read more…
August 24, 2023
What’s the real-world evidence that COVID-19 vaccines for little kids work?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
TL;DR: Recent real-world data from the US show that COVID-19 vaccines for kids ages 6 months to 5 years reduced their risk of visiting an ER with COVID-19 by half or more for at least 60 days after their last dose. Protection started to decline after 60 days, similar to what we have seen in Read more…
August 2, 2023
August is National Immunization Awareness Month!💉
Vaccines
Megan Madsen, DO
Those Nerdy Girls are cheerleaders for any and all advances in science that improve people’s lives. We could argue that no breakthrough has been more important in keeping us healthy than the development of vaccines! August is celebrated as National Immunization Awareness Month in the US, so what better time to get nerdy about the Read more…
As we covered last week, the new BA.2.86 variant raised eyebrows because of its high number of mutations, which made it look as different from current variants as Omicron was from Delta. Since then, we’ve gotten new data from several different laboratories testing the behavior of BA.2.86. All reached similar conclusions which were reassuring: ➡️ Read more…
When will an updated COVID-19 booster be available? Should I wait to get it?
Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Updated boosters should be available by mid to late September in the US. For most people it makes sense to wait, even if you are eligible for a booster now. 🚀 TL; DR; The updated booster is a better match to currently circulating variants. This means it will provide better protection against initial infection Read more…
August 25, 2023
When is the best time to get my flu vaccine?
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Megan Madsen, DO
A: Getting a flu vaccination by the end of October is a great way to protect yourself. Although it is available as early as July, getting a vaccine in September or October helps protect you for the part of flu season that typically has the highest rates of infections. ❓🤔 When is flu season? Seasonal Read more…
August 24, 2023
Nerdy Girls Live 08/24/23
COVID Variants Infectious Diseases Treatments Vaccines Videos
Those Nerdy Girls answer your questions about COVID-19 and flu, including boosters, risk, new variant, and nasal sprays. Hosted by: – Andrea Harmony, NP-C, PMHS: TNG Contributing Writer & Family Nurse Practitioner – Chana Davis, PhD: TNG Contributing Writer & Founder of Fueled by Science ➡️ Welcome and Intros (0:00-0:46) ➡️ Is COVID-19 the new Read more…
August 24, 2023
What’s the real-world evidence that COVID-19 vaccines for little kids work?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
TL;DR: Recent real-world data from the US show that COVID-19 vaccines for kids ages 6 months to 5 years reduced their risk of visiting an ER with COVID-19 by half or more for at least 60 days after their last dose. Protection started to decline after 60 days, similar to what we have seen in Read more…
August 2, 2023
August is National Immunization Awareness Month!💉
Vaccines
Megan Madsen, DO
Those Nerdy Girls are cheerleaders for any and all advances in science that improve people’s lives. We could argue that no breakthrough has been more important in keeping us healthy than the development of vaccines! August is celebrated as National Immunization Awareness Month in the US, so what better time to get nerdy about the Read more…
A: Updated boosters should be available by mid to late September in the US. For most people it makes sense to wait, even if you are eligible for a booster now. 🚀 TL; DR; The updated booster is a better match to currently circulating variants. This means it will provide better protection against initial infection Read more…
When is the best time to get my flu vaccine?
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Megan Madsen, DO
A: Getting a flu vaccination by the end of October is a great way to protect yourself. Although it is available as early as July, getting a vaccine in September or October helps protect you for the part of flu season that typically has the highest rates of infections. ❓🤔 When is flu season? Seasonal Read more…
August 24, 2023
Nerdy Girls Live 08/24/23
COVID Variants Infectious Diseases Treatments Vaccines Videos
Those Nerdy Girls answer your questions about COVID-19 and flu, including boosters, risk, new variant, and nasal sprays. Hosted by: – Andrea Harmony, NP-C, PMHS: TNG Contributing Writer & Family Nurse Practitioner – Chana Davis, PhD: TNG Contributing Writer & Founder of Fueled by Science ➡️ Welcome and Intros (0:00-0:46) ➡️ Is COVID-19 the new Read more…
August 24, 2023
What’s the real-world evidence that COVID-19 vaccines for little kids work?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
TL;DR: Recent real-world data from the US show that COVID-19 vaccines for kids ages 6 months to 5 years reduced their risk of visiting an ER with COVID-19 by half or more for at least 60 days after their last dose. Protection started to decline after 60 days, similar to what we have seen in Read more…
August 2, 2023
August is National Immunization Awareness Month!💉
Vaccines
Megan Madsen, DO
Those Nerdy Girls are cheerleaders for any and all advances in science that improve people’s lives. We could argue that no breakthrough has been more important in keeping us healthy than the development of vaccines! August is celebrated as National Immunization Awareness Month in the US, so what better time to get nerdy about the Read more…
A: Getting a flu vaccination by the end of October is a great way to protect yourself. Although it is available as early as July, getting a vaccine in September or October helps protect you for the part of flu season that typically has the highest rates of infections. ❓🤔 When is flu season? Seasonal Read more…
Nerdy Girls Live 08/24/23
COVID Variants Infectious Diseases Treatments Vaccines VideosThose Nerdy Girls answer your questions about COVID-19 and flu, including boosters, risk, new variant, and nasal sprays. Hosted by: – Andrea Harmony, NP-C, PMHS: TNG Contributing Writer & Family Nurse Practitioner – Chana Davis, PhD: TNG Contributing Writer & Founder of Fueled by Science ➡️ Welcome and Intros (0:00-0:46) ➡️ Is COVID-19 the new Read more…
What’s the real-world evidence that COVID-19 vaccines for little kids work?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
TL;DR: Recent real-world data from the US show that COVID-19 vaccines for kids ages 6 months to 5 years reduced their risk of visiting an ER with COVID-19 by half or more for at least 60 days after their last dose. Protection started to decline after 60 days, similar to what we have seen in Read more…
August 2, 2023
August is National Immunization Awareness Month!💉
Vaccines
Megan Madsen, DO
Those Nerdy Girls are cheerleaders for any and all advances in science that improve people’s lives. We could argue that no breakthrough has been more important in keeping us healthy than the development of vaccines! August is celebrated as National Immunization Awareness Month in the US, so what better time to get nerdy about the Read more…
TL;DR: Recent real-world data from the US show that COVID-19 vaccines for kids ages 6 months to 5 years reduced their risk of visiting an ER with COVID-19 by half or more for at least 60 days after their last dose. Protection started to decline after 60 days, similar to what we have seen in Read more…
August is National Immunization Awareness Month!💉
Vaccines
Megan Madsen, DO
Those Nerdy Girls are cheerleaders for any and all advances in science that improve people’s lives. We could argue that no breakthrough has been more important in keeping us healthy than the development of vaccines! August is celebrated as National Immunization Awareness Month in the US, so what better time to get nerdy about the Read more…
Those Nerdy Girls are cheerleaders for any and all advances in science that improve people’s lives. We could argue that no breakthrough has been more important in keeping us healthy than the development of vaccines! August is celebrated as National Immunization Awareness Month in the US, so what better time to get nerdy about the Read more…