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What Do the Midterms Mean for Public Health?

5 november 2026

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This week's midterm elections saw a seismic shift that will likely shape the policy debates in Washington over the next two years. But will the message sent by the voters have any impact on the Trump administration's efforts to undermine science and public health? Hosts Chris Dall and Dr. Michael Osterholm discuss the midterm results in this week’s episode. They’ll also talk about the ongoing measles outbreaks in the United States, examine the concerns about the potential for the Ebola outbreak to spread beyond Africa, dive into a new CDC report on antimicrobial resistance threats, and answer a listener's question about giving infants a first measles shot at six months. Plus, stick around to hear the latest installment of This Week in Public Health History. Links:
<a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/measles/measles-soars-pennsylvania-some-parents-are-vaccinating-their-babies-early">As measles soars in Pennsylvania, some parents are vaccinating their babies early</a> (CIDRAP) <a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/antimicrobial-stewardship/more-quarter-americans-have-misrepresented-symptoms-get-antibiotics">More than a quarter of Americans have misrepresented symptoms to get antibiotics, surveys show </a>(CIDRAP)
<a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/public-health/postcards-idweek-infectious-disease-specialists-say-they-remain-dedicated-improving">Postcards from IDWeek: Infectious disease specialists say they remain dedicated to improving lives, despite challenges</a> (CIDRAP)
 Resources for vaccine and public health advocacy:
<a href="https://www.voicesforvaccines.org/get-involved/">Voices for Vaccines</a>
<a href="https://familiesfightingflu.org/take-action/">Families Fighting Flu</a>
<a href="https://vaccinateyourfamily.org/get-involved/">Vaccinate Your Family</a>
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Measles: It's More Than a Rash

22 oktober 2026

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Last week, a sixth measles-associated death was reported in Pennsylvania, which is currently the nation's measles hotspot. Every death from this vaccine-preventable disease is worth noting, especially amid the nationwide measles outbreaks. This week, hosts Chris Dall and Dr. Michael Osterholm discuss some of the complications from measles infection like immune amnesia and acute disseminated encephalomyelitis. They'll also talk about Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s new vaccine injury initiatives, provide an on-the-ground view of the Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo, cover the uptick in bird flu activity on US farms and examine how cuts to Medicaid may affect Americans with HIV. Plus, a very special dedication honoring the late journalist Helen Branswell. This episode was taped Monday evening, October 19th, 2026.  Links:
<a href="https://www.statnews.com/2026/10/13/helen-branswell-stat-reporter-obituary/">Helen Branswell, whose reporting on infectious diseases and public health drew acclaim, dies at 69</a> (STAT)
<a href="https://www.statnews.com/2020/01/04/mystery-pneumonia-outbreak-china/">Experts search for answers in limited information about mystery pneumonia outbreak in China </a>(Helen’s first piece on COVID from January 2020, STAT)
<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2026/10/14/opinion/ebola-spread-africa-outbreak.html">Ebola Has Never Spread This Quickly Before</a> (New York Times)
<a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/hivaids/changes-medicaid-could-have-severe-consequences-americans-hiv">Changes to Medicaid could have severe consequences for Americans with HIV</a> (CIDRAP News)
 Resources for vaccine and public health advocacy:
<a href="https://www.voicesforvaccines.org/get-involved/">Voices for Vaccines</a>
<a href="https://familiesfightingflu.org/take-action/">Families Fighting… Lees meer

CDC Cuts: Understaffed and Overwhelmed

8 oktober 2026

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Since January 2025, the CDC has lost nearly a third of its staff under the leadership of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. This drastic reduction in staffing has limited the CDC’s ability to respond to the spread of measles and this summer's foodborne illness outbreaks. In today’s episode, hosts Chris Dall and Dr. Michael Osterholm discuss what’s going on at the CDC and how it's impacting the agency's ability to respond to infectious diseases. They’'ll also provide an update on the measles outbreak in Pennsylvania, examine the rise of dengue virus cases in Florida, tell you what we know about a mysterious death in a Russian plague research lab and look at the latest data on COVID and other respiratory viruses– and what that means for the timing of flu shots. Plus, the latest installment of This Week in Public Health History. Links:
<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/26/health/cdc-staff-cuts-rfk-jr.html">‘Zombified’ C.D.C., Hobbled by Cuts, Struggles to Fulfill Scientific Mission</a> (The New York Times)
<a href="https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/article-abstract/192665">Plague as a Biological Weapon: Medical and Public Health Management</a> (JAMA)
<a href="https://yourlocalepidemiologist.substack.com/p/flu-is-here-early-plus-covid-mosquitoes">Flu is here early. Plus Covid, mosquitoes, and more</a> (Your Local Epidemiologist Substack) 
 Resources for vaccine and public health advocacy:
<a href="https://www.voicesforvaccines.org/get-involved/">Voices for Vaccines</a>
<a href="https://familiesfightingflu.org/take-action/">Families Fighting Flu</a>
<a href="https://vaccinateyourfamily.org/get-involved/">Vaccinate Your Family</a>
<a href="https://shotatlife.org/take-action/">Shot@Life</a>
<a href="https://aspr.hhs.gov/MRC/Pages/index.aspx">Medica… Lees meer

The Current State of Measles

24 september 2026

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Before 2025, we didn't spend too much time talking about measles on this podcast, and that's because there wasn't much of a need to. But ever since the measles outbreak in West Texas began in January 2025, it's become a regular topic of discussion, with the U.S. now at more than 6,000 confirmed cases since the beginning of that year. In this week's episode, hosts Chris Dall and Dr. Michael Osterholm discuss the measles outbreak in Pennsylvania and the rest of the country. They’ll also cover some potential good news on the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, answer listener questions about RSV and flu vaccines, and examine an uptick in exposure to rabid animals in the US. Correction: During the introduction, it is stated that there have been more than 6,000 measles cases since the beginning of last year. As of Friday 9/25, there have been a total of 5,948 cases reported in the US during that time frame. Content Warning: This week's dedication and closing include discussion of suicide and mental health. For listeners who prefer to avoid these sensitive topics, you can skip over the discussion at 03:38 - 05:44 and 52:08 - 56:38. Links:
<a href="https://www.nami.org/stay-connected/events/awareness-events/suicide-prevention-month/">Suicide Prevention Month Resources</a> (National Alliance on Mental Illness) <a href="https://www.factcheck.org/2026/09/rfk-jr-s-faulty-claim-that-u-s-measles-response-is-better-than-any-other-country/">RFK Jr.’s Faulty Claim that U.S. Measles Response Is ‘Better’ Than ‘Any Other Country’</a> (Factcheck.org) <a href="https://www.ama-assn.org/amaone/vaccine-recommendations">Respiratory Virus Season Immunization Recommendations</a> (American Medical Association)
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Making Sense of Measles Misinformation

10 september 2026

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This past August, Pennsylvania announced two measles-associated deaths in unvaccinated residents, marking the first measles deaths in the state in thirty-five years. This week, hosts Chris Dall and Dr. Micheal Osterholm discuss the two deaths and the controversy surrounding them. They'll also highlight takeaways from the independent review of COVID, flu, and RSV vaccines by CIDRAP's Vaccine Integrity Project, answer a listener’s question about the timing of COVID and flu shots, provide an update on the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and share a special dedication for the 25th anniversary of CIDRAP. Links:
<a href="https://pauloffit.substack.com/p/making-sense-of-lancaster-countys">Making Sense of Lancaster County’s Controversial Coroner</a> (Paul Offit’s Substack Beyond the Noise)
<a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/health/2026/08/pennsylvania-measles-infant-death-family/688469/">The Measles-Stricken Mother Who Lost Her Newborn Son</a> (The Atlantic)  <a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/measles/cidrap-op-ed-died-not-was-real-covid-problem-it-s-wrong-framework-measles">Op-Ed: ‘Died with, not from’ was a real COVID problem. It’s the wrong framework for measles.</a> (CIDRAP) <a href="https://www.ama-assn.org/amaone/vaccine-recommendations">Respiratory Virus Season Immunization Recommendations</a> (American Medical Association) <a href="https://vaxintegrity.cidrap.umn.edu/2026-27-respiratory-season-evidence-review">Vaccine Integrity Project's 2026-27 Respiratory Season Evidence Review</a> (CIDRAP)
 Resources for vaccine and public health advocacy:
<a href="https://www.voicesforvaccines.org/get-involved/">Voices for Vaccines</a>
<a href="https://familiesfightingflu.org/take-action/">Families Fighting Flu</a>
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Back to School: What You Need to Know

27 augustus 2026

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As summer comes to a close, another chapter begins: back to school. But with that comes a lot of different public health challenges and some muddled guidance for parents. Like how do we deal with measles in schools? When's the best time for my kids to get their flu shot? And do I need to be worried about the blueberries in my child's lunchbox? Hosts Chris Dall and Dr. Micheal Osterholm will try to answer some of these questions in this week’s episode. They’ll also discuss the latest on COVID-19, different foodborne illnesses, the two recent measles deaths, as well as updates on the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Plus, a special State Fair themed closing.  Links:
<a href="https://theunbiasedscipod.substack.com/p/covid-summer-surge-2026">Yes, COVID Is Still a Thing</a> (Unbiased Science)  <a href="https://theunbiasedscipod.substack.com/p/back-to-school-safety-kids-healthy">Back to School (and the List in My Head)</a> (Unbiased Science) <a href="https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/coronavirus-covid-19-and-medical-devices/home-otc-covid-19-diagnostic-tests">At-Home OTC COVID-19 Diagnostic Tests</a> (FDA) <a href="https://cvr.cidrap.umn.edu/">Coronavirus Vaccines R&D Roadmap Initiative</a> (CIDRAP)
 Resources for vaccine and public health advocacy:
<a href="https://www.voicesforvaccines.org/get-involved/">Voices for Vaccines</a>
<a href="https://familiesfightingflu.org/take-action/">Families Fighting Flu</a>
<a href="https://vaccinateyourfamily.org/get-involved/">Vaccinate Your Family</a>
<a href="https://shotatlife.org/take-action/">Shot@Life</a>
<a href="https://aspr.hhs.gov/MRC/Pages/index.aspx">Medical Reserve Corps</a>
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Answering Your Questions: The Executive Order & More!

13 augustus 2026

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It’s been a whirlwind week of public health news from Washington, but hosts Chris Dall and Dr. Michael Osterholm are here to make sense of it all. This week they answer your questions about the White House's executive order on childhood vaccines and other topics. Dr. Osterholm also discusses the approval of Moderna’s new mRNA flu vaccine, as well as updates on cyclospora, Ebola and respiratory viruses. Plus, learn about the “Father of Blood Banks” in this week’s Public Health History segment.
Links: <a href="https://www.redcross.org/about-us/news-and-events/press-release/2026/red-cross-declares-national-blood-supply-crisis-urges-immediate-.html?srsltid=AfmBOorZnNRme2MP5_NklS368JapoynjoJ_3Pxu9aa75QZt7g3OyMIi1">American Red Cross Declares Second-Ever National Blood Supply Crisis</a> (American Red Cross) <a href="https://www.redcrossblood.org/">Make an appointment to donate blood or volunteer at your local blood bank</a> (American Red Cross) <a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/childhood-vaccines/cidrap-op-ed-what-vaccine-executive-order-gets-wrong-and-what-it-will-cost-us">CIDRAP Op-Ed: What the vaccine executive order gets wrong, and what it will cost us</a> (CIDRAP News)
<a href="https://theunbiasedscipod.substack.com/p/where-is-the-line">Where is the line? Trump’s Executive Order on Childhood Vaccines</a> (Unbiased Science)   
Resources for vaccine and public health advocacy:
<a href="https://www.voicesforvaccines.org/get-involved/">Voices for Vaccines</a>
<a href="https://familiesfightingflu.org/take-action/">Families Fighting Flu</a>
<a href="https://vaccinateyourfamily.org/get-involved/">Vaccinate Your Family</a>
<a href="https://shotatlife.org/take-action/">Shot@Life</a>
<a href="https://aspr.hhs.gov/MRC/Pages/index.aspx">Medical Re… Lees meer

Cyclospora: Then and Now

30 juli 2026

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Cyclospora cases continue to climb in the U.S. but this isn’t the first time we’ve had a multi-state outbreak linked to produce. Back in 1996, there was a major cyclospora outbreak across several states due to imported raspberries. It begs the question, have we learned anything from the past? Or are we repeating history all over again? This week hosts Chris Dall and Dr. Michael Osterholm focus on the cyclosporiasis outbreak, from the latest numbers, to how state and federal officials, as well as the media, have handled it all. They’ll break down the latest epidemiologic data and discuss how this response compares to a multi-state outbreak in 1996. Dr. Osterholm also talks about the latest on Ebola in the DRC, the measles outbreaks across the U.S. and a potential uptick in COVID-19 cases.   
Links: <a href="https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJM199705293362202">An Outbreak in 1996 of Cyclosporiasis Associated with Imported Raspberries</a> (The New England Journal of Medicine)
<a href="https://www.cdc.gov/cyclosporiasis/outbreaks/07-26/timeline.html">When People Got Sick: Cyclospora Outbreak, July 2026</a> (CDC)
<a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/cyclospora/cidrap-op-ed-cyclospora-outbreak-was-and-still-communications-failure">The Cyclospora outbreak was, and still is, a communications failure</a> (CIDRAP)  
Resources for vaccine and public health advocacy:
<a href="https://www.voicesforvaccines.org/get-involved/">Voices for Vaccines</a>
<a href="https://familiesfightingflu.org/take-action/">Families Fighting Flu</a>
<a href="https://vaccinateyourfamily.org/get-involved/">Vaccinate Your Family</a>
<a href="https://shotatlife.org/take-action/">Shot@Life</a>
<a href="https://aspr.hhs.gov/MRC/Pages/index.aspx">Medical Reserve Corps</a>
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Cyclospora, Ticks, and Mosquitoes: Summertime Threats

16 juli 2026

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We all look forward to summer, that time of year when we can spend more time outside and less time worrying about things like colds and flu. However, the warm summer months can bring their own infectious disease threats, whether it's ticks, mosquitoes, or foodborne parasites. This week, hosts Chris Dall and Dr. Michael Osterholm discuss some of these summertime infectious disease threats, from the growing cyclospora outbreak in the US, to new research that suggests the tickborne allergy alpha-gal syndrome may be under-recognized. They'll also bring you the latest on the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo,  and answer a question about the World Cup.  
Links: <a href="https://apnews.com/article/congo-ebola-workers-strike-salaries-b29edd0d7a98e05eaed1d76fa9ef2e20">Workers at an Ebola treatment center in Congo strike over unpaid salaries and bonuses</a> (The Associated Press) <a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/cyclospora/what-we-truly-know-about-huge-us-cyclospora-outbreak-and-what-we-don-t">What we truly know about the huge US Cyclospora outbreak—and what we don’t</a> (CIDRAP) <a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/tick-borne-disease/1-4-adults-tick-heavy-states-test-positive-alpha-gal-antibodies">1 in 4 adults in tick-heavy states test positive for alpha-gal antibodies</a> (CIDRAP)  
Resources for vaccine and public health advocacy:
<a href="https://www.voicesforvaccines.org/get-involved/">Voices for Vaccines</a>
<a href="https://familiesfightingflu.org/take-action/">Families Fighting Flu</a>
<a href="https://vaccinateyourfamily.org/get-involved/">Vaccinate Your Family</a>
<a href="https://shotatlife.org/take-action/">Shot@Life</a>
<a href="https://aspr.hhs.gov/MRC/Pages/index.aspx">Medical Reserve Corps</a>
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Episode 212: Major Roadblocks

2 juli 2026

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As the Ebola crisis continues to escalate in the DRC, we must ask: what will it take to end this outbreak? This is one of many questions Chris Dall and Dr. Michael Osterholm will discuss in this week’s episode. They’ll also cover the flu outbreak at a Texas Air Force base, consider what some newly released CDC emails reveal about the tenure of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr, and examine some recent studies on the effectiveness of last season's COVID vaccines. Plus, answering how New World screwworm could affect wildlife and another installment of This Week in Public Health History.  
Links: <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/23/health/ebola-symptoms-death-rate.html">Ebola Symptoms in Current Outbreak May Be Milder Than in Previous Ones</a> (New York Times) <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-06-29/new-cdc-leaders-vow-to-boost-skeleton-staff-left-after-doge-cuts">New CDC Leaders Vow to Boost Skeleton Staff Left After. DOGE Cuts</a> (Bloomberg) 
<a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/adult-non-flu-vaccines/vaccine-rct-spreadsheet-aims-show-data-dispel-myths-about-vaccines">Vaccine RCT spreadsheet aims to show the data, dispel myths about vaccines</a> (CIDRAP)  
Resources for vaccine and public health advocacy:
<a href="https://www.voicesforvaccines.org/get-involved/">Voices for Vaccines</a>
<a href="https://familiesfightingflu.org/take-action/">Families Fighting Flu</a>
<a href="https://vaccinateyourfamily.org/get-involved/">Vaccinate Your Family</a>
<a href="https://shotatlife.org/take-action/">Shot@Life</a>
<a href="https://aspr.hhs.gov/MRC/Pages/index.aspx">Medical Reserve Corps</a>
Learn more about the <a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/vaccine-integrity-project">Vaccine Integrity Project</a>
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Episode 211: A System Held With Duct Tape

18 juni 2026

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This week, Chris Dall and Dr. Michael Osterholm bring the latest on the Ebola outbreak in the DRC, what the World Cup means from a public health perspective, as well as explain what screwworm is and how it could threaten US livestock. They’ll also have updates on the hantavirus outbreak, discuss how the US could likely lose its measles elimination status, and give you an update on COVID and other respiratory infections. Plus, the latest installment of This Week in Public Health History.  
Links: <a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/influenza-general/diseases-crowds-experts-say-could-be-world-cup">The ‘diseases of crowds’ experts say could be at the World Cup</a> (CIDRAP)
<a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/ebola/africa-cdc-head-warns-ebola-outbreak-could-be-worst-ever">Africa CDC head warns Ebola outbreak could be worst ever</a> (CIDRAP)
<a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/20-years-hpv-vaccine-success">20 Years of HPV Vaccine Success</a> (CIDRAP)  
Resources for vaccine and public health advocacy:
<a href="https://www.voicesforvaccines.org/get-involved/">Voices for Vaccines</a>
<a href="https://familiesfightingflu.org/take-action/">Families Fighting Flu</a>
<a href="https://vaccinateyourfamily.org/get-involved/">Vaccinate Your Family</a>
<a href="https://shotatlife.org/take-action/">Shot@Life</a>
<a href="https://aspr.hhs.gov/MRC/Pages/index.aspx">Medical Reserve Corps</a>
Learn more about the <a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/vaccine-integrity-project">Vaccine Integrity Project</a>
<a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/osterholm-update-covid-19">MORE EPISODES</a>      
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Episode 210: Ebola: What the Past Tells Us about the Present

4 juni 2026

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This week on the Osterholm Update, Dr. Michael Osterholm and Chris Dall focus on the developing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, discussing the U.S. response, whether transmission can be airborne, and addressing travel concerns to Africa. We’ll also bring you the latest on the hantavirus outbreak, review a long-awaited report from the FDA on pediatric deaths linked to COVID vaccines, and provide updates on measles and other respiratory viruses. Plus, a Public Health History segment highlighting the first EMS service in the U.S.  
Links: <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2026/may/28/medical-staff-ebola-frontline-congolese-doctors-nurses-disease">‘Among the things he feared most was death’: the doctors and nurses dying on the Ebola frontline</a> (The Guardian)  <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/30/world/africa/ebola-epicenter-congo.html?unlocked_article_code=1.mVA.QYy-.GlYUZQTzvRw7&smid=url-share">Inside the Ebola Epicenter, the Virus Rages With Little to Stop It</a> (The New York Times)
<a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2026/05/21/congo-ebola-outbreak-is-test-world-doesnt-have-fail/">Opinion: This Ebola outbreak is a test the world doesn't have to fail</a> (The Washington Post) <a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/ebola/people-ebola-pose-little-risk-public-us-experts-say">People with Ebola pose little risk to public in US, experts say</a> (CIDRAP)
<a href="https://journals.asm.org/doi/epub/10.1128/mbio.00137-15">Transmission of Ebola Viruses: What We Know and What We Do Not Know</a> (ASM Journals)
<a href="https://evidence.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/EVIDpha2600170">Public Health Alerts: Andes Hantavirus Outbreak on a Cruise Ship, 2026 </a>(NEJM and CIDRAP)  
Resources for vaccine and public health advocacy:
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Episode 209: Awareness vs. Alarm: Making Sense of the Headlines

21 mei 2026

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In Episode 209, Dr. Michael Osterholm and Chris Dall talk through the response to the hantavirus outbreak and the lingering questions about how the virus spreads. They also discuss a recent Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, as well as the latest findings from The Vaccine Integrity Project’s comprehensive review of peer-reviewed evidence on Tdap vaccination during pregnancy.
Links: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGMmgMke9p8">Hantavirus Is Not the Next Covid, But Try Telling That to the News Media </a>(The Daily Show) <a href="https://vaxintegrity.cidrap.umn.edu/sites/default/files/FINAL%20REPORT%20Tdap%20Vaccine%20in%20Pregnancy%20Evidence%20Review.pdf">Safety and Effectiveness of Tdap Vaccination During Pregnancy Report </a>(Vaccine Integrity Project) <a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/anti-science/aluminum-vaccines-not-linked-autism-other-health-problems-study-finds">Aluminum in vaccines not linked to autism, other health problems, study finds</a> (CIDRAP)  
Resources for vaccine and public health advocacy:
<a href="https://www.voicesforvaccines.org/get-involved/">Voices for Vaccines</a>
<a href="https://familiesfightingflu.org/take-action/">Families Fighting Flu</a>
<a href="https://vaccinateyourfamily.org/get-involved/">Vaccinate Your Family</a>
<a href="https://shotatlife.org/take-action/">Shot@Life</a>
<a href="https://aspr.hhs.gov/MRC/Pages/index.aspx">Medical Reserve Corps</a>
Learn more about the <a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/vaccine-integrity-project">Vaccine Integrity Project</a>
<a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/osterholm-update-covid-19">MORE EPISODES</a>      
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Episode 208: Bad News, Good News

7 mei 2026

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This week on the Osterholm Update, Chris Dall and Dr. Osterholm dissect the latest results of Paxlovid trials and what they tell us about COVID-19. They'll also discuss a CDC study on COVID-19 vaccines that's been blocked by the acting CDC director, examine a survey that reveals the impact of changes to CDC messaging on vaccines and autism, explore the US Defense Secretary's decision to no longer require flu shots for US military members and bring you up to speed on the hantavirus outbreak on a Dutch cruise ship. Plus, the latest findings of CIDRAP’s analysis of HPV vaccines. <a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/paxlovid-doesn-t-reduce-hospitalization-death-rates-vaccinated-high-risk-covid-outpatients">Paxlovid doesn’t reduce hospitalization, death rates in vaccinated high-risk COVID outpatients, trial shows</a> (CIDRAP) <a href="https://insidemedicine.substack.com/p/the-end-of-the-paxlovid-era-why-two">The end of the Paxlovid era? Why two new negative trials are great news.</a> (Inside Medicine Substack)   
<a href="https://www.statnews.com/2026/04/27/is-covid-still-a-thing-expert-analysis-who-needs-vaccine-booster-shot/">What happened to Covid?</a> (STAT) <a href="https://vaxintegrity.cidrap.umn.edu/sites/default/files/FINAL%20REPORT%20HPV%20Vaccine%20Evidence%20Review_0.pdf">Safety and effectiveness of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine</a> (Vaccine Integrity Project) <a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/human-papillomavirus-hpv/hardest-thing-i-ve-ever-gone-through-cervical-cancer-survivors-speak-out">‘The hardest thing I’ve ever gone through’: Cervical cancer survivors speak out about importance of HPV vaccine</a> (CIDRAP)  
Resources for vaccine and public health advocacy:
<a href="https://www.voicesforvaccines.org/get-involved/">Voices for Vaccines</a>
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Episode 207: Asking the Right Questions

23 april 2026

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This week Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall talk about Erica Schwartz, the Trump's administration's most recent nomination for the CDC Director, as well as changes to the charter of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. Dr. Osterholm also examines a somewhat misleading Politico poll on public support for vaccines, provides a spring respiratory update and answers a listener's question about long COVID in women. Chris Dall explains a concerning rise in Shigella cases, plus a special space-themed Public Health History segment. <a href="https://www.statnews.com/2026/04/17/vaccine-skepticism-politico-poll-analysis/">Don’t believe headlines saying that vaccine skepticism is widespread </a>(STAT)
Respiratory Immunization Protocols for <a href="https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/view/CRD420261365950">COVID</a> , <a href="https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/view/CRD420261365916">Flu</a>, <a href="https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/view/CRD420261365938">RSV</a> (Vaccine Integrity Project)   
Resources for vaccine and public health advocacy:
<a href="https://www.voicesforvaccines.org/get-involved/">Voices for Vaccines</a>
<a href="https://familiesfightingflu.org/take-action/">Families Fighting Flu</a>
<a href="https://vaccinateyourfamily.org/get-involved/">Vaccinate Your Family</a>
<a href="https://shotatlife.org/take-action/">Shot@Life</a>
<a href="https://aspr.hhs.gov/MRC/Pages/index.aspx">Medical Reserve Corps</a>
Learn more about the <a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/vaccine-integrity-project">Vaccine Integrity Project</a>
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Episode 206: What we know about long COVID

9 april 2026

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This week Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall focus on long COVID, tackling some listener questions and providing context about what long COVID is, its potential risks, as well as some of the latest research and reports about it. Dr. Osterholm also discusses the CDC's pause on testing for rabies and pox viruses, plus a respiratory update and the latest on US measles outbreaks. Dr. Osterholm also honors National Health Week in the public health history segment. <a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/antidepressant-relieves-fatigue-people-long-covid-study-finds">Antidepressant relieves fatigues in people with long COVID, study finds</a> (CIDRAP)
<a href="https://recovercovid.org/">The RECOVER Initiative</a> (NIH)
<a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/measles/end-sight-south-carolina-s-measles-outbreak-chicago-alert-after-potential-airport-exposure">End in sight for South Carolina’s measles outbreak; Chicago on alert after potential airport exposure</a> (CIDRAP)  
Resources for vaccine and public health advocacy:
<a href="https://www.voicesforvaccines.org/get-involved/">Voices for Vaccines</a>
<a href="https://familiesfightingflu.org/take-action/">Families Fighting Flu</a>
<a href="https://vaccinateyourfamily.org/get-involved/">Vaccinate Your Family</a>
<a href="https://shotatlife.org/take-action/">Shot@Life</a>
<a href="https://aspr.hhs.gov/MRC/Pages/index.aspx">Medical Reserve Corps</a>
Learn more about the <a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/vaccine-integrity-project">Vaccine Integrity Project</a>
<a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/osterholm-update-covid-19">MORE EPISODES</a>      
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Episode 205: Disease Waits for No One

26 maart 2026

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In "Disease Waits for No One," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss how a federal judge temporarily blocked Health Secretary RFK Jr's rollback of childhood vaccine recommendations. Has the damage of this administration's assault on US vaccine policy already been done? Or is there a chance it could be undone? They'll also dive into a report calling for sweeping changes to how the government tracks COVID vaccine harms, review a recent meningitis outbreak in the UK, cover the latest on measles and avian flu, and answer a listener's question about the risk of catching COVID in public. Plus, we'll bring you the latest respiratory illness update and another public health history segment honoring Women's History Month.  <a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/early-official-covid-death-tolls-may-have-undercounted-19">Early official COVID death tolls may have undercounted by 19%</a> (CIDRAP) <a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/childhood-vaccines/viewpoint-uncertain-victories-mustn-t-distract-us-staying-focused-defending">Viewpoint: Uncertain victories mustn’t distract us from staying focused on defending health</a> (CIDRAP and The Vaccine Integrity Project) <a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/new-covid-variant-immune-escape-potential-confirmed-us-22-other-countries">New COVID variant with immune escape potential confirmed in US, 22 other countries </a>(CIDRAP)  <a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/avian-influenza-bird-flu/california-records-avian-flu-northern-elephant-seals">California records avian flu in northern elephant seals </a>(CIDRAP) <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qjzGG6ya9M">All My Babies </a>(Georgia Department of Health)  
Resources for vaccine and public health advocacy:
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Episode 204: Holding the Tools

12 maart 2026

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In "Holding the Tools" Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall dive into the latest COVID, flu and RSV activity, discuss the surge in norovirus cases, and provide an update on measles outbreaks across the Americas. Dr. Osterholm also shares the latest work from CIDRAP’s Vaccine Integrity Project, and honors a couple of different public health heroes for Women’s History Month.  <a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/childhood-vaccines/viewpoint-threats-gavi-mean-placing-ideology-over-saving-lives">Viewpoint: Threats to Gavi mean placing ideology over saving lives</a> (CIDRAP)  <a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/antimicrobial-stewardship/dentists-still-write-millions-prescriptions-year-antibiotic-life">Dentists still write millions of prescriptions a year for an antibiotic with life-threatening risks</a> (CIDRAP)  
Resources for vaccine and public health advocacy:
<a href="https://www.voicesforvaccines.org/get-involved/">Voices for Vaccines</a>
<a href="https://familiesfightingflu.org/take-action/">Families Fighting Flu</a>
<a href="https://vaccinateyourfamily.org/get-involved/">Vaccinate Your Family</a>
<a href="https://shotatlife.org/take-action/">Shot@Life</a>
<a href="https://aspr.hhs.gov/MRC/Pages/index.aspx">Medical Reserve Corps</a>
Learn more about the <a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/vaccine-integrity-project">Vaccine Integrity Project</a>
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Episode 203: Somebody to Lean On

26 februari 2026

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In "Somebody to Lean On," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss vaccine updates including the FDA’s back-and-forth on the Moderna vaccine, leadership shake-ups at institutions like the CDC, and the current state of measles in the US. Dr. Osterholm will also bring you a respiratory virus update, including current vaccine guidance for flu, COVID and RSV.  <a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/influenza-vaccines/cidrap-op-ed-fda-refused-review-flu-vaccine-contrary-evidence-now-agency">Op-Ed: The FDA refused to review a flu vaccine, contrary to evidence. Now the agency reversed itself</a> (CIDRAP)  <a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/adult-non-flu-vaccines/state-us-vaccine-policy">The State of US Vaccine Policy</a> (CIDRAP and Unbiased Science) <a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/antimicrobial-stewardship/dentists-still-write-millions-prescriptions-year-antibiotic-life">Dentists still write millions of prescriptions a year for an antibiotic with life-threatening risks</a> (CIDRAP)  
Resources for vaccine and public health advocacy:
<a href="https://www.voicesforvaccines.org/get-involved/">Voices for Vaccines</a>
<a href="https://familiesfightingflu.org/take-action/">Families Fighting Flu</a>
<a href="https://vaccinateyourfamily.org/get-involved/">Vaccinate Your Family</a>
<a href="https://shotatlife.org/take-action/">Shot@Life</a>
<a href="https://aspr.hhs.gov/MRC/Pages/index.aspx">Medical Reserve Corps</a>
Learn more about the <a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/vaccine-integrity-project">Vaccine Integrity Project</a>
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Episode 202: The Bells Still Ring

12 februari 2026

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In "The Bells Still Ring," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss a recent poll on Americans’ trust in vaccine information from the CDC, the measles outbreaks in immigration detention centers, and explain the controversy over a US-funded hepatitis B vaccine trial in Africa. Dr. Osterholm will also bring you some good news on US funding for global health and answer an ID Query about Nipah virus. <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/interactive/2025/measles-vaccine-schools-outbreaks-public-health/">Interactive vaccine map for US schools</a> (Washington Post)   <a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/large-share-older-us-adults-haven-t-had-recent-flu-or-covid-vaccine-poll-finds">Large share of older US adults haven’t had a recent flu or COVID vaccine, poll finds</a> (CIDRAP News) <a href="https://www.texastribune.org/2026/02/07/ice-facility-el-paso-tuberculosis/">Two cases of tuberculosis detected at El Paso ICE facility</a> (The Texas Tribune)   <a href="https://www.aclu.org/news/immigrants-rights/detained-immigrants-detail-physical-abuse-and-inhumane-conditions-at-largest-immigration-detention-center-in-the-u-s">Detained Immigrants Detail Physical Abuse and Inhumane Conditions at Largest Immigration Detention Center in the U.S.</a> (ACLU)   <a href="https://www.startribune.com/no-humanity-detainees-describe-conditions-inside-whipple-federal-building/601566788">‘No Humanity’: Detainees describe conditions inside Whipple Federal Building</a> (The Star Tribune)  
 
Resources for vaccine and public health advocacy:
<a href="https://www.voicesforvaccines.org/get-involved/">Voices for Vaccines</a>
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Episode 201: The Twilight Zone of Immunization

29 januari 2026

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In "The Twilight Zone of Immunization," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss recent comments from CDC officials about measles, the US withdrawal from the WHO, and the latest mpox news. Dr. Osterholm also shares an update on this winter respiratory virus season and discusses the challenges that families are facing in accessing healthcare amid immigration enforcement surges in Minnesota.
<a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/influenza-general/minnesota-residents-delay-medical-care-fear-encountering-ice">Minnesota residents delay medical care for fear of encountering ICE</a> (CIDRAP)
<a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/sites/default/files/page-files/Jan2726CIDRAPrelease-Unbiased%20Sci-TEC-Partnership.pdf">Press Release: CIDRAP launches new partnerships to support independent, evidence-based vaccine information</a> (CIDRAP)
 
Resources for vaccine and public health advocacy:
<a href="https://www.voicesforvaccines.org/get-involved/">Voices for Vaccines</a>
<a href="https://familiesfightingflu.org/take-action/">Families Fighting Flu</a>
<a href="https://vaccinateyourfamily.org/get-involved/">Vaccinate Your Family</a>
<a href="https://shotatlife.org/take-action/">Shot@Life</a>
<a href="https://aspr.hhs.gov/MRC/Pages/index.aspx">Medical Reserve Corps</a>
Learn more about the <a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/vaccine-integrity-project">Vaccine Integrity Project</a>
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Episode 200: A Moment Among Moments

15 januari 2026

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In the 200th episode of the Osterholm Update, Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss recent changes to the childhood immunization schedule, the latest data on this year's influenza season, and an update on CIDRAP's Vaccine Integrity Project. Osterholm Update producers Dr. Sydney Redepenning and Elise Holmes also join to discuss this milestone episode and reflect on how the podcast has evolved over the years. 
<a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/childhood-vaccines/cms-stop-requiring-states-report-childhood-vaccination-levels">CMS to stop requiring states to report childhood vaccination levels</a> (Liz Szabo, CIDRAP News)
<a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/interactive/2025/measles-vaccine-schools-outbreaks-public-health/">U.S. vaccination rates are plunging. Look up where your school stands</a> (Weber et al., The Washington Post)
Resources for vaccine and public health advocacy:
<a href="https://www.voicesforvaccines.org/get-involved/">Voices for Vaccines</a>
<a href="https://familiesfightingflu.org/take-action/">Families Fighting Flu</a>
<a href="https://vaccinateyourfamily.org/get-involved/">Vaccinate Your Family</a>
<a href="https://shotatlife.org/take-action/">Shot@Life</a>
<a href="https://aspr.hhs.gov/MRC/Pages/index.aspx">Medical Reserve Corps</a>
Learn more about the <a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/vaccine-integrity-project">Vaccine Integrity Project</a>
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Episode 199: Flu Takes Charge

2 januari 2026

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In "Flu Takes Charge" Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall give us an update on the emerging flu season, Dr. Osterholm covers a new poll that shows fewer Americans are willing to recommend the MMR vaccine, and we'll hear about the Vaccine Integrity Project's latest video.
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5ZFnEfs9w0">Protecting Vaccine Integrity in 2025: Evidence, Access, and Public Trust</a> Resources for vaccine and public health advocacy:
<a href="https://www.voicesforvaccines.org/get-involved/">Voices for Vaccines</a>
<a href="https://familiesfightingflu.org/take-action/">Families Fighting Flu</a>
<a href="https://vaccinateyourfamily.org/get-involved/">Vaccinate Your Family</a>
<a href="https://shotatlife.org/take-action/">Shot@Life</a>
<a href="https://aspr.hhs.gov/MRC/Pages/index.aspx">Medical Reserve Corps</a>
Learn more about the <a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/vaccine-integrity-project">Vaccine Integrity Project</a>
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Episode 198: Gaps in the Safety Net

18 december 2025

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In "Gaps in the Safety Net" Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss why we shouldn’t compare other countries’ vaccine schedules to the US schedule. Dr. Osterholm continues to cover the recent infant botulism outbreak, and he answers an ID Query about New World Screwworm. Resources for vaccine and public health advocacy:
<a href="https://www.voicesforvaccines.org/get-involved/">Voices for Vaccines</a>
<a href="https://familiesfightingflu.org/take-action/">Families Fighting Flu</a>
<a href="https://vaccinateyourfamily.org/get-involved/">Vaccinate Your Family</a>
<a href="https://shotatlife.org/take-action/">Shot@Life</a>
<a href="https://aspr.hhs.gov/MRC/Pages/index.aspx">Medical Reserve Corps</a>
Learn more about the <a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/vaccine-integrity-project">Vaccine Integrity Project</a>
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Special Episode: ACIP's Hepatitis B Vaccine Decisions

8 december 2025

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In this special episode of the podcast, Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the ACIP's recent decision to end universal hepatitis B birth dose recommendations and the impact it will have on public health.
Noted articles:
 <a href="https://medium.com/@jsteier_29203/and-what-have-we-done-43b40dc32de1">…And What Have We Done?</a> <a href="https://www.thebulwark.com/p/this-is-what-it-looks-like-when-rfk-wins-acip-cdc-advisory-committee-hepatitis-vaccine">This Is What It Looks Like When RFK Jr. Wins</a> Resources for vaccine and public health advocacy:
<a href="https://www.voicesforvaccines.org/get-involved/">Voices for Vaccines</a>
<a href="https://familiesfightingflu.org/take-action/">Families Fighting Flu</a>
<a href="https://vaccinateyourfamily.org/get-involved/">Vaccinate Your Family</a>
<a href="https://shotatlife.org/take-action/">Shot@Life</a>
<a href="https://aspr.hhs.gov/MRC/Pages/index.aspx">Medical Reserve Corps</a>
Learn more about the <a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/vaccine-integrity-project">Vaccine Integrity Project</a>
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Episode 197: Fork in the Road

4 december 2025

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In "Fork in the Road" Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the changes to the CDC's vaccines and autism page and this week's meeting of the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. Dr. Osterholm also covers the recent infant botulism outbreak and Chris answers an ID Query about possible C. difficile vaccines.
 <a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/childhood-vaccines/after-unprecedented-autism-vaccine-messaging-change-scientists-advocates-say-cdc">After unprecedented autism-vaccine messaging change, scientists, advocates say CDC no longer trustworthy</a>
<a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/childhood-vaccines/new-review-finds-no-evidence-support-delaying-universal-hepatitis-b-birth-dose">New review finds no evidence to support delaying universal hepatitis B birth-dose vaccination</a> Resources for vaccine and public health advocacy:
<a href="https://www.voicesforvaccines.org/get-involved/">Voices for Vaccines</a>
<a href="https://familiesfightingflu.org/take-action/">Families Fighting Flu</a>
<a href="https://vaccinateyourfamily.org/get-involved/">Vaccinate Your Family</a>
<a href="https://shotatlife.org/take-action/">Shot@Life</a>
<a href="https://aspr.hhs.gov/MRC/Pages/index.aspx">Medical Reserve Corps</a>
Learn more about the <a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/vaccine-integrity-project">Vaccine Integrity Project</a>
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Episode 196: Flu Shifts: Why Vaccines Still Matter

20 november 2025

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In "Flu Shifts: Why Vaccines Still Matter," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall review the latest trends and flu and how this year's vaccine compares to the circulating strains. Dr. Osterholm also discusses H5N1 impact on mammals in Antarctica and answers an ID Query about infant botulism.
 
Resources for vaccine and public health advocacy:
<a href="https://www.voicesforvaccines.org/get-involved/">Voices for Vaccines</a>
<a href="https://familiesfightingflu.org/take-action/">Families Fighting Flu</a>
<a href="https://vaccinateyourfamily.org/get-involved/">Vaccinate Your Family</a>
<a href="https://shotatlife.org/take-action/">Shot@Life</a>
<a href="https://aspr.hhs.gov/MRC/Pages/index.aspx">Medical Reserve Corps</a>
Learn more about the <a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/vaccine-integrity-project">Vaccine Integrity Project</a>
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Episode 195: We Can Make a Difference

30 oktober 2025

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NOTE: In order to align our schedule with the holidays, we will not be releasing an episode on 11/13. We'll be back with our next episode on 11/20 and will resume our biweekly release schedule.
In "We Can Make a Difference," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the recent publication from CIDRAP's Vaccine Integrity Project, an upcoming collaboration between CIDRAP and NEJM Evidence, and the latest measles and respiratory virus data. Dr. Osterholm also answers an ID Query about how the government shutdown is impacting public health surveillance and shares another "This Week in Public Health History" segment.
<a href="https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMsa2514268">Updated Evidence for Covid-19, RSV, and Influenza Vaccines for 2025–2026</a> (Scott et al., New England Journal of Medicine)
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lh5hP6zcVrs">Vaccine Integrity Project - Response to HHS claims about vaccines (Oct 2025)</a>
Resources for vaccine and public health advocacy:
<a href="https://www.voicesforvaccines.org/get-involved/">Voices for Vaccines</a>
<a href="https://familiesfightingflu.org/take-action/">Families Fighting Flu</a>
<a href="https://vaccinateyourfamily.org/get-involved/">Vaccinate Your Family</a>
<a href="https://shotatlife.org/take-action/">Shot@Life</a>
<a href="https://aspr.hhs.gov/MRC/Pages/index.aspx">Medical Reserve Corps</a>
Learn more about the <a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/vaccine-integrity-project">Vaccine Integrity Project</a>
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Episode 194: Bending Not Breaking

16 oktober 2025

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In "Bending Not Breaking," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss recent layoffs and layoff reversals at the CDC, comments from the administration on the MMR vaccine, and the latest respiratory virus data. Dr. Osterholm also shares an update on pertussis cases and answers an ID Query about herd immunity.
Resources for vaccine and public health advocacy:
<a href="https://www.voicesforvaccines.org/get-involved/">Voices for Vaccines</a>
<a href="https://familiesfightingflu.org/take-action/">Families Fighting Flu</a>
<a href="https://vaccinateyourfamily.org/get-involved/">Vaccinate Your Family</a>
<a href="https://shotatlife.org/take-action/">Shot@Life</a>
<a href="https://aspr.hhs.gov/MRC/Pages/index.aspx">Medical Reserve Corps</a>
Learn more about the <a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/vaccine-integrity-project">Vaccine Integrity Project</a>
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Episode 193: Fevers, Furloughs, and Falsehoods

2 oktober 2025

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In "Fevers, Furloughs, and Falsehoods," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall break down the CDC’s recent ACIP meeting and the ongoing uncertainty around updated vaccine recommendations. Dr. Osterhom discusses state-level differences in vaccine access, possible changes to the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, and reviews the latest data on COVID-19, Ebola, and STIs. Dr. Osterholm also answers an ID Query on the studies associating acetaminophen (e.g., Tylenol) use during pregnancy and autism, and share the latest installment of This Week in Public Health History on the 2001 anthrax attacks.
<a href="https://www.kff.org/covid-19/tracking-state-actions-on-vaccine-policy-and-access/">Tracking State Actions on Vaccine Policy and Access (KFF)</a>
<a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/vaccine-integrity-project/viewpoint-four-tips-understanding-week-s-acip-meeting">Vaccine Integrity Project Viewpoint: Four tips for understanding this week’s ACIP meeting</a>
<a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/vaccine-integrity-project/immunization-info">Vaccine Integrity Project - Fall Immunization Information</a>
 
Resources for vaccine and public health advocacy:
<a href="https://www.voicesforvaccines.org/get-involved/">Voices for Vaccines</a>
<a href="https://familiesfightingflu.org/take-action/">Families Fighting Flu</a>
<a href="https://vaccinateyourfamily.org/get-involved/">Vaccinate Your Family</a>
<a href="https://shotatlife.org/take-action/">Shot@Life</a>
<a href="https://aspr.hhs.gov/MRC/Pages/index.aspx">Medical Reserve Corps</a>
Learn more about the <a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/vaccine-integrity-project">Vaccine Integrity Project</a>
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Special Update: Dysfunction at ACIP

22 september 2025

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In this special update, Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall recap the events of last week's ACIP meeting and what it means for COVID, MMRV, and hepatitis B vaccine availability.
Learn more about the <a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/vaccine-integrity-project">Vaccine Integrity Project</a>
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Episode 192: Ice Cream and Shark Attacks

18 september 2025

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In "Ice Cream and Shark Attacks," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the FDA’s recent decision to authorize updated COVID-19 vaccines for limited groups, the confusion around access for those under 65, and the uncertain outcomes of this week’s ACIP meeting. They also cover ongoing upheaval at the CDC, provide updates on COVID-19 and measles, answer an ID Query on Chagas disease, and share the latest installment of This Week in Public Health History.
<a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/vaccine-integrity-project/viewpoint-four-tips-understanding-week-s-acip-meeting">Vaccine Integrity Project Viewpoint: Four tips for understanding this week’s ACIP meeting</a>
<a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/vaccine-integrity-project/immunization-info">Vaccine Integrity Project - Fall Immunization Information</a>
 
Resources for vaccine and public health advocacy:
<a href="https://www.voicesforvaccines.org/get-involved/">Voices for Vaccines</a>
<a href="https://familiesfightingflu.org/take-action/">Families Fighting Flu</a>
<a href="https://vaccinateyourfamily.org/get-involved/">Vaccinate Your Family</a>
<a href="https://shotatlife.org/take-action/">Shot@Life</a>
<a href="https://aspr.hhs.gov/MRC/Pages/index.aspx">Medical Reserve Corps</a>
Learn more about the <a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/vaccine-integrity-project">Vaccine Integrity Project</a>
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Episode 191: 'The Big One' with Mark Olshaker, Ann Hennigan Grace, & Dr. Sydney Redepenning

3 september 2025

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In this week's special episode, Chris Dall interviews Dr. Osterholm and his coauthor Mark Olshaker on their new book The Big One: How We Must Prepare for Future Deadly Pandemics. They are also joined by Ann Hennigan Grace and CIDRAP's Dr. Sydney Redepenning who both conducted research and fact-checking for the book.
The Big One is available for purchase <a href="https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/michael-t-osterholm-phd-mph/the-big-one/9780316258340/?lens=little-brown-spark">online</a> and at your local bookseller!
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Episode 190: Courage Over Fear

21 augustus 2025

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In "Courage Over Fear," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the critical Vaccine Integrity Project respiratory virus immunization meeting, recent federal actions to sow disinformation on vaccines, and encourage public servants, including those at CDC, who are facing fear amidst violence. Dr. Osterholm also covers the latest COVID data and reviews a new pre-print study on H5N1 avian influenza transmission. 
<a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/vaccine-integrity-project/immunization-info">CIDRAP Vaccine Integrity Project Respiratory Virus Vaccine Meeting</a>
<a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/public-health/statement-cidrap-stands-behind-public-health-officials-after-attack-cdc">Statement: CIDRAP stands behind public health officials after attack on CDC</a> (CIDRAP)
 
Resources for vaccine and public health advocacy:
<a href="https://www.voicesforvaccines.org/get-involved/">Voices for Vaccines</a>
<a href="https://familiesfightingflu.org/take-action/">Families Fighting Flu</a>
<a href="https://vaccinateyourfamily.org/get-involved/">Vaccinate Your Family</a>
<a href="https://shotatlife.org/take-action/">Shot@Life</a>
<a href="https://aspr.hhs.gov/MRC/Pages/index.aspx">Medical Reserve Corps</a>
Learn more about the <a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/vaccine-integrity-project">Vaccine Integrity Project</a>
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Episode 189: Are We at Risk of Losing Our Vaccines?

7 augustus 2025

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In "Are We At Risk of Losing Our Vaccines?", Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss declining childhood vaccination rates, a statement from the American Academy of Pediatrics on non-medical exemptions for mandated vaccines, and the recent termination of $500 million in mRNA vaccine research contracts. Dr. Osterholm also covers the latest COVID data and shares another "This Week in Public Health History" segment. 
<a href="https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2025-072714">Medical vs nonmedical immunization exemptions for child care and school attendance: policy statement</a> (Hackell et al., Pediatrics)
Resources for vaccine and public health advocacy:
<a href="https://www.voicesforvaccines.org/get-involved/">Voices for Vaccines</a>
<a href="https://familiesfightingflu.org/take-action/">Families Fighting Flu</a>
<a href="https://vaccinateyourfamily.org/get-involved/">Vaccinate Your Family</a>
<a href="https://shotatlife.org/take-action/">Shot@Life</a>
<a href="https://aspr.hhs.gov/MRC/Pages/index.aspx">Medical Reserve Corps</a>
Learn more about the <a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/vaccine-integrity-project">Vaccine Integrity Project</a>
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Episode 188: Finding the Light

24 juli 2025

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In "Finding the Light," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss a recent study on aluminum in childhood vaccines, the latest COVID variant data, and the recent approval of the Moderna COVID vaccine for children at risk of severe disease. Dr. Osterholm also provides an update on CIDRAP's Vaccine Integrity Project and shares the latest "This Week in Public History" segment.
<a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/childhood-vaccines/report-no-link-between-aluminum-adjuvanted-childhood-vaccines-conditions-such">Report: No link between aluminum-adjuvanted childhood vaccines, conditions such as autism</a> (Van Beusekom, CIDRAP News)
<a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/public-health/state-local-public-health-officials-grapple-fallout-funding-job-cuts">State, local public health officials grapple with fallout from funding, job cuts</a> (Dall, CIDRAP News)
Resources for vaccine and public health advocacy:
<a href="https://www.voicesforvaccines.org/get-involved/">Voices for Vaccines</a>
<a href="https://familiesfightingflu.org/take-action/">Families Fighting Flu</a>
<a href="https://vaccinateyourfamily.org/get-involved/">Vaccinate Your Family</a>
<a href="https://shotatlife.org/take-action/">Shot@Life</a>
<a href="https://aspr.hhs.gov/MRC/Pages/index.aspx">Medical Reserve Corps</a>
Learn more about the <a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/vaccine-integrity-project">Vaccine Integrity Project</a>
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Episode 187: Stay the Course

11 juli 2025

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In "Stay the Course," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall review the outcomes of the June ACIP meeting and shares updates on the Vaccine Integrity Project. Dr. Osterholm also covers the latest trends in COVID-19, H5N1, and measles, and answers an ID query about RSV vaccines.
<a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/measles/us-measles-cases-top-1200-uk-loses-measles-free-status">US measles cases top 1,200 as UK loses 'measles free' status</a> (CIDRAP News)
<a href="https://www.statnews.com/2025/07/03/vaccine-integrity-project-michael-osterholm-cidrap-rsv-flu-covid/">The U.S. government is failing on vaccine policy. The Vaccine Integrity Project is here to help</a> (STAT, paywall)
<a href="https://www.statnews.com/2025/06/24/too-many-too-soon-vaccine-schedule-children-antigens-immune-system-aluminum/">‘Too many, too soon’? Debunking a common fear about kids’ vaccines</a> (STAT, paywall)
 
Resources for vaccine and public health advocacy:
<a href="https://www.voicesforvaccines.org/get-involved/">Voices for Vaccines</a>
<a href="https://familiesfightingflu.org/take-action/">Families Fighting Flu</a>
<a href="https://vaccinateyourfamily.org/get-involved/">Vaccinate Your Family</a>
<a href="https://shotatlife.org/take-action/">Shot@Life</a>
<a href="https://aspr.hhs.gov/MRC/Pages/index.aspx">Medical Reserve Corps</a>
Learn more about the <a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/vaccine-integrity-project">Vaccine Integrity Project</a>
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Episode 186: Chaos Reigns

26 juni 2025

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In "Chaos Reigns," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss this week's ACIP meeting, the latest COVID variant data, and the current measles trends in the United States and Canada. Dr. Osterholm covers some good news about federal health agencies and answers an ID query about autism.
<a href="https://www.voicesforvaccines.org/get-involved/">Voices for Vaccines</a>
<a href="https://familiesfightingflu.org/take-action/">Families Fighting Flu</a>
<a href="https://vaccinateyourfamily.org/get-involved/">Vaccinate Your Family</a>
<a href="https://shotatlife.org/take-action/">Shot@Life</a>
<a href="https://aspr.hhs.gov/MRC/Pages/index.aspx">Medical Reserve Corps</a>
Learn more about the <a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/vaccine-integrity-project">Vaccine Integrity Project</a>
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Episode 185: Our Light, Our Fight

12 juni 2025

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In "Our Light, Our Fight," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the remaking of the CDC's vaccine advisory group, ACIP, provide a updates on measles, H5N1, COVID-19, and mpox. Dr. Osterholm also shares a list of resources on how to get involved and "organize" around vaccine policy.
<a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/viewpoint-rfks-reckless-firing-cdc-vaccine-advisors-not-supported-evidence">Viewpoint: RFK's reckless firing of CDC vaccine advisors not supported by evidence</a> (Vaccine Integrity Project Staff and Advisers)
<a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/mpox">CIDRAP mpox news updates</a> (CIDRAP)
 
Resources to take action:
<a href="https://www.voicesforvaccines.org/get-involved/">Voices for Vaccines</a>
<a href="https://familiesfightingflu.org/take-action/">Families Fighting Flu</a>
<a href="https://vaccinateyourfamily.org/get-involved/">Vaccinate Your Family</a>
<a href="https://shotatlife.org/take-action/">Shot@Life</a>
<a href="https://aspr.hhs.gov/MRC/Pages/index.aspx">Medical Reserve Corps</a>
 
Learn more about the <a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/vaccine-integrity-project">Vaccine Integrity Project</a>
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Episode 184: Fool's Gold: Reframing the Science

29 mei 2025

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In "Fool's Gold: Reframing the Science," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the latest federal actions surrounding vaccine policy, report on a new COVID variant sweeping Asia, and give an update on measles cases across North America.
Learn more about the <a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/vaccine-integrity-project">Vaccine Integrity Project</a>
<a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/viewpoint-making-key-covid-vaccine-decisions-without-input-transparency-public-disservice">Viewpoint: Making key COVID vaccine decisions without input, transparency is a public disservice</a> (Vaccine Integrity Project Staff and Advisers)
 
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Episode 183: Time to Organize

15 mei 2025

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In "Time to Organize," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss HHS Secretary Kennedy's proposed changes to vaccine policy, the latest measles news, and the Trump administration's newly announced next-generation universal influenza vaccine platform.
Learn more about the <a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/vaccine-integrity-project">Vaccine Integrity Project</a>
<a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/anti-science/viewpoint-proposed-system-vaccine-approval-safety-monitoring-begs-crucial-questions">Viewpoint: Proposed system for vaccine approval, safety monitoring begs crucial questions</a> (Vaccine Integrity Project Staff and Advisers)
<a href="https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/scitranslmed.abo2167">An inactivated multivalent influenza A virus vaccine is broadly protective in mice and ferrets</a> (Park et al., Science)
<a href="https://ivr.cidrap.umn.edu/universal-influenza-vaccine-technology-landscape">Universal Influenza Vaccine Technology Landscape</a>
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Episode 182: The Vaccine Confidence Crisis

1 mei 2025

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In "The Vaccine Confidence Crisis," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss measles cases in the United States, the latest COVID vaccine news, and the launch of CIDRAP's Vaccine Integrity Project. 
Learn more about the <a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/vaccine-integrity-project">Vaccine Integrity Project</a>
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Episode 181: Public Health Policy Is Political

17 april 2025

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In "Public Health Policy is Political," Chris Dall and Dr. Osterholm discuss the ongoing measles outbreak, the latest round of job cuts in the public health workforce, and new studies on long-COVID. Dr. Osterholm also reviews the latest vaccine news for Novavax, seasonal influenza, and H5N1.
<a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/studies-1-7-us-working-age-adults-report-long-covid-heaviest-burden-poor">Studies: 1 in 7 US working-age adults report long COVID, with heaviest burden on the poor</a> (CIDRAP)
<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/10/well/covid-long-term-health-damage.html">A Clearer Picture of Covid’s Lasting Effects on the Body</a> (NYT, paywall)
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Episode 180: The April Fool's Tragedy

3 april 2025

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In "The April Fool's Tragedy," Dr. Osterholm and guest host Dr. Cory Anderson discuss the devastating layoffs and funding cuts in public health that have unfolded over the past two weeks. Dr. Osterholm also shares the the latest news on the growing measles outbreak in Texas and answers an ID query about COVID lockdowns.
<a href="https://infoepi.substack.com/p/cdc-clone-site-rife-with-false-vaccine">CDC clone site, rife with false vaccine claims, hosted by group previously led by HHS Secretary</a> (InfoEpi Lab)
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Episode 179: Remembering Darkness, Sharing Light: Five Years Later

20 maart 2025

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In "Remembering Darkness, Sharing Light: Five Years Later" Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall reflect on the COVID-19 pandemic's 5-year anniversary, examine the latest federal actions affecting public health, and provide an update on the measles outbreak in Texas. Dr. Osterholm also answers an ID query on the current recommendations for COVID-19 vaccines and reviews national trends in respiratory illnesses.
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Episode 178: Mixed Messages: Navigating the Unfolding Confusion

6 maart 2025

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In "Mixed Messages: Navigating the Unfolding Confusion" Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the expected impact of recent cuts to USAID programs, the measles outbreak in Texas, and the latest respiratory virus trends. Dr. Osterholm answers an ID query on measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine boosters, and shares the latest "This Week in Public Health History" segment.
<a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/osterholm-update-covid-19">MORE EPISODES</a>      
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Episode 177: We Cannot Give Up or Give In

20 februari 2025

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In "We Cannot Give Up or Give In" Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the confirmation of RFK Jr. as HHS Secretary, recent layoffs at the CDC and NIH, and a new vaccine policy being adopted in Louisiana. They also discuss seasonal and H5N1 influenza activity and a measles outbreak in Texas.
Follow us on <a href="https://bsky.app/">Bluesky</a>: Dr. Michael Osterholm (<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/mtosterholm.bsky.social">@mtosterholm.bsky.social</a>) and CIDRAP (<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/cidrap.bsky.social">cidrap.bsky.social</a>)
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Episode 176: Responding to Shock, Awe, and Censorship

6 februari 2025

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In "Responding to Shock, Awe, and Censorship" Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall provide updates on the latest news in the federal government and how it is impacting public health locally and globally. Dr. Osterholm also discusses the latest developments in H5N1 avian flu and answers an ID query about the tuberculosis outbreak in Kansas. 
<a href="https://theunbiasedscipod.substack.com/p/anatomy-of-a-failure-why-this-latest">Anatomy of a Failure: Why This Latest Vaccine-Autism Paper is Dead Wrong</a> (Jess Steier and Bertha Hidalgo, Unbiased Science, Substack)
<a href="https://www.sciencediplomacy.org/article/2013/making-pepfar">Making PEPFAR: A Triumph of Medical Diplomacy</a> (Harold Varmus, AAAS)
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Episode 175: Drinking From a Fire Hose: Are We Drowning?

23 januari 2025

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In "Drinking From a Fire Hose: Are We Drowning?" Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss recent actions taken by the Trump administration, most notably the decision to leave the World Health Organization. Dr. Osterholm also shares his thoughts on the developing H5N1 crisis and provides an update on respiratory virus transmission in the U.S. and around the world. 
Follow us on <a href="https://bsky.app/">Bluesky</a>: Dr. Michael Osterholm (<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/mtosterholm.bsky.social">@mtosterholm.bsky.social</a>) and CIDRAP (<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/cidrap.bsky.social">cidrap.bsky.social</a>)
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Episode 174: The H5N1 Pandemic Cliff: Are We at the Edge?

9 januari 2025

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In "The H5N1 Pandemic Cliff: Are We at the Edge?," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the ongoing challenge of H5N1 influenza, cover increasing trends in respiratory illness, and announce a new CIDRAP report on Chronic Wasting Disease. Dr. Osterholm also answers a listener question on H5N1 in wild birds and cats and provides a tribute to the late President Jimmy Carter. 
<a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/chronic-wasting-disease/cwd-spillover-report-2025">Chronic Wasting Disease Spillover Preparedness and Response: Charting an Uncertain Future </a>(CIDRAP)
<a href="https://ivr.cidrap.umn.edu/">Influenza Vaccines Roadmap Initiative</a> (CIDRAP)
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