Many people still have plenty of questions about how the COVID-19 vaccine works inside of the body. On this episode we dust off our biology textbooks and discuss how the vaccine works on a cellular level and dispel some common safety misconcept
The arrival of COVID-19 vaccines is helping the country to begin looking forward to a better tomorrow but there is still much work that our communities need to do in order to remain safe and healthy in the present. On this episode we continue
While the news of forthcoming COVID-19 vaccines provides much needed hope going into the holidays, many people still have a lot of questions regarding safety, efficacy and the vaccine development process in general. On this episode, Dr. Amber p
As the nation encounters another massive spike in COVID-19 cases, communities are once again faced with increased restrictive measures aimed at providing relief for our healthcare infrastructure. The approaching winter holidays are also causing
A healthy democracy requires a healthy electorate. This episode explores some of the public health related issues that can be considered when heading to the polls this year.
As people prepare for an increase in activity this fall many are wondering how they can remain vigilant in the fight against COVID-19. In this episode we review the guidelines to help keep you and your family safe during the upcoming Halloween,
The pandemic has already drastically altered the school year for many young people all over the country. On this episode we explore some of the most current research about COVID-19 in school-aged children.
On this episode we chat with author and illustrator Falynn Koch about her work on scientific comics for children. Plagues: The Microscopic Battlefield and Bats: Learning to Fly are incredibly relevant books to help young people learn about the
Maneuvering through day to day life in the age of COVID is challenging enough, but moving cross-country during a pandemic is the ultimate adventure in travel safety. On this episode Dr. Amber will share some practical tips to help you stay heal
Many wonder why the state of Georgia doesn't report COVID-19 recovery stats, but "recovery" in COVID-19 patients can sometimes be a complex matter. On this episode we will explore some of the current findings about COVID-19 recovery and discuss
Both adults and children may be feeling a little anxious when it comes to issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic. What treatments are safest? When should we expect to see a vaccine? This episode explores listener submitted inquiries focusing o
The American Association of Pediatrics recently released a report on pediatric infections in COVID-19, giving sort of a 20,000 foot view of the situation. This episode unpacks those findings and discusses what they might mean with schools reope
When we are constantly bombarded with information from a plethora of sources it can be challenging to know how to determine what’s accurate or not. How can the scientific method be used to explain why public health recommendations can change ov
Everyone is focused on COVID-19 right now, but public health is about more than tracking outbreaks. How is public health organized and how do politics play a role? What are some of the differences between how a public health professional studie
Given the way that COVID-19 has impacted so many aspects of our lives, there's a growing interest in accessing and understanding public health data. However, these aren't the graphs we learned to build in high school. Dr. Amber walks us through