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Ask SciMoms: When should I get the COVID boosters for kids?
The short answer: kids should get their booster as soon as they are eligible to receive one. On May 17, 2022, the FDA expanded authorization for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID vaccine to include a COVID booster for all 5-11-year-olds. On May 19, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices is expected to recommend a booster shot for … Continue reading Ask SciMoms: When should I get the COVID boosters for kids?
Kids, concussions, and head injuries: sports safety for kids
What are the risks of head injuries and concussions in kids? What sports have the highest risks of injuries? What can parents do to decrease the risks of injuries in kids?
Ask SciMoms: At what age is it safe to use deodorants?
This post explores deodorant safety and the age at which children can use deodorants.
Safe Teething Remedies
Learn which teething remedies are safe, and which should be avoided, including homeopathic teething remedies and amber necklaces.
Are we worried about the CDC’s new guidance for fully vaccinated people?
Yesterday, the CDC released new guidance for fully vaccinated people in response to very encouraging real-world data about COVID-19 vaccines. To reflect this growing body of evidence, the CDC updated their guidance to recommend that: “fully vaccinated people can resume activities without wearing a mask or physically distancing, except where required by federal, state, local, … Continue reading Are we worried about the CDC’s new guidance for fully vaccinated people?
SciMoms COVID FAQs: Will a COVID vaccine be safe and effective?
In this post, the SciMoms answer FAQs about COVID vaccines, their efficacy, and whether they will be safe.
SciMoms COVID FAQs: Do masks slow the spread of COVID-19?
In this series of COVID FAQs, the SciMoms answer frequently asked questions about the coronavirus or COVID-19 pandemic. In this post, we focus on masks. Do masks slow the spread of COVID-19? Are masks dangerous? Should kids wear masks? What are current mask recommendations in the US? Photo by Adam Nieścioruk on Unsplash CDC currently … Continue reading SciMoms COVID FAQs: Do masks slow the spread of COVID-19?
SciMoms COVID FAQs: Immunity and Herd Immunity
In this series of COVID FAQs, the SciMoms answer your frequently asked questions about the novel coronavirus or COVID-19 pandemic. In this section, we focus on COVID-19 immunity and herd immunity.
SciMoms COVID FAQs: Diagnostic COVID testing
In this series of COVID FAQs, the SciMoms answer frequently asked questions about the coronavirus or COVID-19 pandemic. In this post, we focus on diagnostic testing. What is a COVID-19 test? How accurate are COVID-19 diagnostic tests? Why is testing important? Image by Fernando Zhiminaicela from Pixabay What is a COVID-19 test? A COVID-19 test is when a … Continue reading SciMoms COVID FAQs: Diagnostic COVID testing