<p>In "A Period of Transition," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the latest COVID-19 trends in the U.S. and around the world, a recent study on long COVID, and the rise of measles cases in the United States. Dr. Osterholm also provides an update on influenza and RSV cases in the U.S. and shares the latest "This Week in Public Health History" segment.&nbsp;</p> <ul> <a href="https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.adg7942">Persistent complement dysregulation wi...
Jan 25, 2024
<p>In "No Time to Quit," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the JN.1 variant, Paxlovid uptake, and COVID-19 vaccine disinformation. Dr. Osterholm also provides an update on influenza and RSV transmission and shares the latest "This Week in Public Health History" segment.&nbsp;</p> <ul> <a href="https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2024-01-04/covid-2024-flu-virus-vaccine">Opinion: The U.S. is facing the biggest COVID wave since Omicron. Why are we still playing make...
Jan 11, 2024
<p>In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the JN.1 variant, the rising levels of SARS-CoV-2 in wastewater, and the low uptake of the COVID-19, RSV, and influenza vaccines. Dr. Osterholm also shares his thoughts on hospital capacity issues in the U.S. and shares the latest "This Week in Public Health History" segment.&nbsp;</p> <ul> <a href="cidrap.umn.edu/support">Support this podcast</a> </ul>
Dec 28, 2023
<p>In "A Seasonless Virus," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the latest COVID-19 trends in the U.S. and around the world, provide an update on influenza and RSV activity, and review two recent studies on long COVID. Dr. Osterholm also answers a listener question on fomite transmission of SARS-CoV-2 and celebrates a recent event in public health history.&nbsp;</p> <ul> <a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/report-underscores-financial-pressure-long-covid-famili...
Dec 14, 2023
<p>In "The Hospital Capacity Crisis," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the state of the pandemic in the U.S. and around the world, the reclassification of the BA.2.86 variant as a variant of interest, and the surge in pediatric pneumonia hospitalizations in China. Dr. Osterholm also provides an update on influenza and RSV in the U.S. and shares a moment of joy from one of our listeners.&nbsp;</p> <ul> <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/respiratory-viruses/whats-new/covid-1...
Nov 30, 2023
<p>In "A Slow Motion Tsunami," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the state of the pandemic in the U.S. and around the world, the latest data on influenza and RSV, and potential funding cuts to a federal HIV program. Dr. Osterholm also answers two ID Queries and shares his thoughts on the importance of antimicrobial resistance awareness.</p> <ul> <a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/antimicrobial-stewardship/superbugs-you">Superbugs &amp; You</a> Podcast<br&...
Nov 16, 2023
<p>In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss national and international COVID trends, the low uptake in the latest COVID vaccine, and share thoughts about which infectious agents have pandemic potential. Dr. Osterholm also answers an ID query about influenza vaccination and shares a moment of joy from one of our listeners.</p>
Nov 02, 2023
<p>In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the latest national and international COVID trends, an intranasal COVID vaccine candidate, and some recent findings on long COVID. Dr. Osterholm also answers an ID Query about the timing of COVID booster doses and shares two historic public health moments in our new "This Week in Public Health History" segment.</p>
Oct 19, 2023
<p>In "One Huge Puzzle," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the state of the pandemic in the U.S. and around the world, the rollout of the updated mRNA vaccines, and two recently published studies on long COVID. Dr. Osterholm also shares his thoughts on the updated Novavax vaccine and answers an ID Query about COVID vaccine side effects.&nbsp;</p> <ul> <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2021/10/01/katalin-kariko-covid-vaccines/">A one-way ticket. A cash-...
Oct 05, 2023
<p>In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the state of the pandemic in the U.S. and around the world as they reflect on infectious disease challenges of the past, present, and future. Dr. Osterholm also shares his thoughts on the CDC's new vaccine recommendations and answers an ID query about outdoor transmission of SARS-CoV-2.</p> <ul> <p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/cdc-advisers-make-universal-covid-vaccine-recommendation">CDC advise...
Sep 21, 2023
<p>In "Time for a Mindset Change," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the rise in COVID activity in the U.S. and around the world, a recent study on COVID in white-tailed deer, and a survey on vaccine hesitancy in pet owners. Dr. Osterholm also provides an update on avian and human influenza and shares a moment of joy from one of our listeners.&nbsp;</p> <ul> Amy's <a href="/sites/default/files/amysbeautifulplace.pdf">moment of joy</a> </ul>
Sep 07, 2023
<p>In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the state of the pandemic in the U.S. and around the world, the latest research on long COVID, and the recently approved RSV vaccine for infants.</p> <ul> <a href="https://erictopol.substack.com/p/long-term-long-covid?utm_source=post-email-title&amp;publication_id=587835&amp;post_id=136246566&amp;isFreemail=false&amp;utm_medium=email">Long-term long COVID</a> (Eric Topol,&nbsp;<em>Gro...
Aug 24, 2023
<p>In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss national and international COVID trends, record dengue outbreaks around the world, and the updated timeline for the new COVID booster shots. Dr. Osterholm also answers an ID query on leprosy in Florida and shares a moment of joy from one of our listeners.</p> <p>Content Warning: This week's dedication and closing include discussion about suicide awareness and prevention. For listeners who would prefer to avoid this topic,...
Aug 10, 2023
<p>In "Perspective and Humility," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the state of the pandemic in the U.S. and internationally, a recent study on recombinant flu vaccines, and respiratory protection in healthcare settings.</p> <ul> <a href="https://www.who.int/news/item/06-07-2022-un-report--global-hunger-numbers-rose-to-as-many-as-828-million-in-2021">UN Report: Global hunger numbers rose to as many as 828 million in 2021</a> (WHO)<br> <a href="https://e...
Jul 27, 2023
<p>In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss recent studies on the neurologic effects of COVID-19, the newly approved RSV vaccine, and locally acquired malaria cases in Florida and Texas.</p> <ul> <a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/studies-add-picture-how-covid-can-affect-brain-long-term">Studies add to picture of how COVID can affect the brain long term</a> (Van Beusekom, <em>CIDRAP News</em>)<br> Elise's <a href="/sites/d...
Jul 13, 2023
<p>In "Good News," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the state of the pandemic in the U.S. and internationally, a recent report on the origins of the pandemic, and the VRBPAC decision on monovalent boosters. Dr. Osterholm also shares an update on influenza in the southern hemisphere and shares a moment of joy from one of our listeners.</p> <ul> <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/27/opinion/rochelle-walensky-cdc-pandemic-despair.html">What I need to tell America b...
Jun 29, 2023
<p>In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss national and international COVID trends, a study on metformin and long COVID incidence, and the use of N95 respirators for protection against wildfire smoke. Dr. Osterholm also answers a COVID query on booster doses and shares a moment of joy from one of our listeners.</p> <ul> <a href="https://www.thelancet.com/journals/laninf/article/PIIS1473-3099(23)00299-2/fulltext">Outpatient treatment of COVID-19 and incidence...
Jun 15, 2023
<p>In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the latest data on long&nbsp;COVID, bivalent boosters, and mpox. Dr. Osterholm also shares the feedback we've received from our listeners on what this podcast will look like going forward.</p> <ul> <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/27/world/asia/china-covid-lockdowns-economy.html">COVID is coming back in China; lockdowns are not</a> (Buckley,&nbsp;<em>New York Times</em>)<br> &...
Jun 01, 2023
<p>In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the state of the pandemic in the U.S. and around the world, the end of the COVID Public Health Emergency of International Concern, and the potential for a surge in mpox cases in the coming months.</p> <ul> <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/11/opinion/covid-pandemic-lessons.html">We worked on the U.S. pandemic response. Here are 13 takeaways for the next health emergency</a>&nbsp;(Ezekiel Emanuel et ...
May 18, 2023
<p>In "A Better Place," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the state of the pandemic in the U.S. and around the world, the latest booster shot update from the FDA, and why the darkest days of the pandemic may be behind us. Dr. Osterholm also answers a COVID query on cardiac events following mRNA booster doses and shares a beautiful place from one of our listeners.</p> <ul> <a href="https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/surgeon-general-social-connection-advisory.pdf">O...
May 04, 2023
<p>In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the state of the pandemic in the U.S. and around the world, the end of the Public Health Emergency in the U.S., and the recent FDA approval of an additional bivalent booster dose.</p> <ul> Jim's <a href="/sites/default/files/JimBeautifulPlace.jpg">beautiful place</a> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p>
Apr 20, 2023
<p>In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the state of the pandemic in the U.S. and around the world, the latest news on vaccines, and the current Marburg virus outbreaks in Africa. Dr. Osterholm also answers two COVID queries and shares a beautiful place from one of our listeners.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <a href="/sites/default/files/JaneEllenBeautifulPlace.pdf">Jane Ellen's beautiful place</a> </ul>
Apr 06, 2023
<p>In "A Tough Two Weeks," Dr. Osterholm shares why the past two weeks have been among the most challenging of the pandemic for him. He also provides an update on global and national COVID trends, examines the latest data on the possible source of the pandemic, and answers a COVID query on booster shots following COVID infection.</p> <ul> <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/10/opinion/masks-work-cochrane-study.html">Here’s why the science Is clear that masks work<...
Mar 23, 2023
<p>In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the state of the pandemic in the U.S. and around the world, the role of booster doses and masks in the months ahead, and the debate on the origin of the pandemic.</p> <ul> <a href="/sites/default/files/ElizabethsBeautifulPlace.pdf">Elizabeth's Beautiful Place</a> </ul>
Mar 09, 2023
<p>In "Masks, Memories, &amp; Middle Ground," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the state of the pandemic in the US and around the world, the newly released CIDRAP Coronavirus Vaccine R&amp;D Roadmap, and the rise of vaccine misinformation and disinformation.</p> <ul> <a href="https://cvr.cidrap.umn.edu/roadmap">CIDRAP's Coronavirus Vaccines R&amp;D Roadmap</a><br> <a href="https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vaccine.2023.02.032">A research and deve...
Feb 23, 2023
<p>In "Taking Long COVID Seriously," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the trajectory of the COVID-19 pandemic in the US and around the world, review the evidence on long COVID, and provide some perspective on H5N1 avian influenza.</p> <ul> <p><a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/01/30/covid-deaths-not-overcounted-us/">Opinion:&nbsp;</a><a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/01/30/covid-deaths-not-overcounted-us/">W...
Feb 09, 2023
<p>In "Nowhere Land," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the state of the pandemic in the U.S. and around the world, the latest data on the XBB.1.5 subvariant, and a measles outbreak in Ohio. Dr. Osterholm also answers a COVID query about COVID deaths, provides an update on influenza and RSV, and comments on the new strain of antibiotic resistant gonorrhea that was recently detected in Massachusetts.</p> <ul> <a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/antimicrobial-stewardship/tr...
Jan 26, 2023
<p>In "Shutting Down Misinformation," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the state of the pandemic in the US and around the world, China’s struggle to keep up with its dramatic rise in COVID cases and deaths, and the vaccine misinformation that is spreading on social media.</p> <p>Articles mentioned in this episode:</p> <ul> <a href="https://erictopol.substack.com/p/the-bivalent-vaccine-booster-outperforms">The bivalent booster outperforms</a>, Eric To...
Jan 12, 2023
<p>In "Thank You, Dr. Jena: Part 2," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the crisis that China is&nbsp;currently facing, the latest influenza data, and what we should expect from this virus in 2023. Dr. Osterholm also interviews Dr. Jena to get an update on the impact that the pandemic continues to have on healthcare workers in the U.S.</p>
Dec 29, 2022
<p>In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss China's new COVID mitigation strategy, a COVID query about KN95s, and the fifth phase of the pandemic that we have recently entered.</p>
Dec 15, 2022
