Sheila Mulrooney Eldred
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9 diseases that keep epidemiologists up at night
Thinking about the next pandemic is job number one for many researchers around the world. Here's a look at the World Health Organization's current list of pathogens with pandemic potential. → Read More
It's a bleak 'Day of the Girl' because of the pandemic. But no one's giving up hope
The United Nations established the Day of the Girl a decade ago to address issues that affect girls' rights: education, teen pregnancy, child marriage. Steady progress has been made. Then came COVID. → Read More
It's a bleak 'Day of the Girl' because of the pandemic. But no one's giving up hope
The United Nations established the Day of the Girl a decade ago to address issues that affect girls' rights: education, teen pregnancy, child marriage. Steady progress has been made. Then came COVID. → Read More
Coronavirus FAQ: What does endemic mean — and are we there yet?
Two years ago, on March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared a global pandemic. Now there's talk that we may be approaching a new stage for SARS-CoV-2. Let's unpack the word "endemic." → Read More
Coronavirus FAQ: What's the best way to protect school-age kids from COVID?
Plus: Do kids really need masks if they've been vaccinated and had COVID? And what kind of masks should kids wear? → Read More
Coronavirus FAQ: My drugstore now offers antibody tests. Is it worth getting one?
Antibody tests may be coming soon to a pharmacy near you. Here's what the tests reveal — and don't reveal — about you and COVID-19. → Read More
Coronavirus FAQ: My drugstore now offers antibody tests. Is it worth getting one?
Antibody tests may be coming soon to a pharmacy near you. Here's what the tests reveal — and don't reveal — about you and COVID-19. → Read More
Coronavirus FAQ: What's the risk of catching omicron outdoors?
Previous versions of the coronavirus didn't transmit as easily outdoors thanks to airflow that dispersed viral particles. But what about the highly transmissible omicron variant? → Read More
Coronavirus FAQ: What's the risk of catching omicron outdoors?
Each week, we answer frequently asked questions about life during the coronavirus crisis. If you have a question you'd like us to consider for a future post, email us at goatsandsoda@npr.org with the subject line: "Weekly Coronavirus Questions." See an archive of our FAQs here. → Read More
Coronavirus FAQ: Why are some folks hacking home COVID tests by swabbing their throat?
The FDA-authorized tests call for a nasal swab. Some doctors are tweeting that they're doing a throat swab too — though they don't recommend this step to the public. Here's a look at the swab debate. → Read More
Coronavirus FAQ: Why are some folks hacking home COVID tests by swabbing their throat?
The FDA-approved tests call for a nasal swab. Some doctors are tweeting that they're doing a throat swab too — though they don't recommend this step to the public. Here's a look at the swab debate. → Read More
Coronavirus FAQ: Is it OK for the kids to take a pic with Santa?
Coronavirus FAQ: Is it OK for the kids to take a pic with Santa? → Read More
Coronavirus FAQ: Is it OK for the kids to take a pic with Santa?
Plus: Is it safe to go to a holiday party if not everyone is vaccinated? And are people getting different side effects from the COVID booster? → Read More
Coronavirus FAQ: What does it mean if the booster knocks me out? What if it doesn't?
Vaccine and booster side effects can include fever, aches and fatigue. And this may be the first vaccine in history where people complain if they don't experience side effects, says one doctor. → Read More
Coronavirus FAQ: What does it mean if the booster knocks me out? What if it doesn't?
Vaccine and booster side effects can include fever, aches and fatigue. And this may be the first vaccine in history where people complain if they don't experience side effects, says one doctor. → Read More
Coronavirus FAQ: Help me with omicron vocab. What's immune evasion? Epistasis?
The emergence of this new variant of concern has brought a new vocabulary into daily news reports. We asked experts to help define the terms you're being bombarded with. → Read More
Coronavirus FAQ: Help me with omicron vocab. What's immune evasion? Epistasis?
The emergence of this new variant of concern has brought a new vocabulary into daily news reports. We asked experts to help define the terms you're being bombarded with. → Read More
Coronavirus FAQ: I just got a booster. Can I ... go back to normal?
Does a booster shot mean that you can go back to ... normal? Or is there still a newish kind of normal to face? → Read More
Coronavirus FAQ: It's cold and flu season — and COVID season! How do I stay unsick?
Last winter the number of flu cases was pretty low — likely a result of COVID precautions people were taking. Does that mean we have fewer antibodies — and a greater risk of catching something now? → Read More
Coronavirus FAQ: Is There An App That'll Prove I'm Vaccinated, Or Is Paper The Best?
It's happening more and more — you'll have to show proof of vaccination to enter an event or to travel. There's that flimsy paper card. And then there's the digital realm. What's the best option? → Read More