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Brad Kern, PhD

Brad Kern, PhD

Brad Kern, PhD

The George Washington University

Brad Kern is a masters of public health student at the George Washington University School of Public health, concentrating in epidemiology.  His major research interests include outbreak surveillance and investigation, molecular epidemiology, and emerging infectious diseases.

Dr. Kern completed his PhD in microbiology at the University of Pennsylvania, where he studied the emerging pediatric pathogen Kingella kingae.  He also holds a bachelor's degree in molecular biology from Princeton University and is a former NIH fellow.

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February 14, 2021
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Pregnancy & Parenting
February 14, 2021

I have COVID. Can my kids go to daycare?

Children exposed to COVID-19 should not go to daycare because they can spread the virus even without symptoms.
January 22, 2021
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I Think I Have COVID-19
January 28, 2021

When to get tested for COVID-19.

If you think you’ve been exposed to someone with COVID-19, self-quarantine for 14 days and get tested if any symptoms develop.
November 14, 2020
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COVID-19 Basics
November 14, 2020

Can I get COVID again if I’ve already had it?

Some studies say that reinfection with COVID-19 is possible, but we need more data to say how often it happens.
October 16, 2020
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Everyday Prevention
October 16, 2020

Why do some people feel sick after getting the flu shot?

When your immune system responds to the flu shot, sometimes you feel a bit sick. But this is just your body learning how to protect you from the flu.
September 11, 2020
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COVID-19 Basics
September 11, 2020

What is T-Cell Immunity and how does it relate to COVID?

T-cells are an important part of the immune system and may play a role in protection against COVID separate from antibodies.
September 11, 2020
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I Think I Have COVID-19
September 11, 2020

What is a rapid COVID-19 test?

New rapid COVID-10 tests can return results within minutes.
August 9, 2020
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Everyday Prevention
September 14, 2020

How do I pick the right mask?

Wearing a mask in public is an important way to protect yourself and others from COVID-19. Choose the mask that fits you best.
August 4, 2020
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COVID-19 Basics
September 14, 2020

I was possibly around someone who had COVID-19. Should I get tested?

If you think you’ve been exposed to someone with COVID-19, self-quarantine for 14 days and get tested if any symptoms develop.
July 23, 2020
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COVID-19 Basics
July 29, 2020

How many cases of people getting COVID-19 twice have been recorded?

There have been no confirmed cases in the scientific literature of people being infected a second time by the virus that causes COVID-19.
July 4, 2020
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COVID-19 Basics
September 14, 2020

How did the novel coronavirus emerge?

The coronavirus that is causing this pandemic probably infected bats before it jumped to humans.

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