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Osterholm Update

A weekly report on the COVID-19 pandemic from infectious disease expert Michael Osterholm, PhD, MPH. Dr. Osterholm is the director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP) at the University of Minnesota and has spent a career investigating outbreaks. Since 2005, he has emphasized supply chain and other vulnerabilities and a critical need for pandemic preparedness. In this podcast, Dr. Osterholm dissects the latest COVID-19 news, data, and guidance. CIDRAP’s Chris Dall, MA,

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Episode 77: A Booster Dose of Humility

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2021/11/11

In today's episode, Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the surge of cases in Europe and what it could mean for the rest of the world, the importance of vaccinations and booster doses, COVID-19 cases in deer, and making Thanksgiving plans while remaining COVID-conscious.Email us your questions: OsterholmUpdate@umn.eduEvin's beautiful place: https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/evins-beautiful-placeDonate for CIDRAP's 20th anniversary: https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/donateListen to season 2 of Superbugs and You:

Episode 76: Vaccines in the World of Delta

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2021/11/04

In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss the international state of the pandemic, the unpredictability of events to come in the US, recent vaccine data, a COVID query on "mix and match" booster doses, and the approval of the Pfizer vaccine in 5-11 year olds.Email us your questions: OsterholmUpdate@umn.eduInside the Pandemic: A candid conversation with Dr. Michael Osterholm and Andy Slavitt: https://umf.formstack.com/forms/InsideThePandemicListen to season 2 of Superbugs and You:

Episode 75: Evolving Science

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2021/10/28

In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss what it means to be susceptible to COVID-19, the extent of protection provided by vaccinations and natural immunity, the implications this has for breakthrough infections, and the need for booster doses and vaccinations in children. Listen to season 2 of Superbugs and You: https://link.chtbl.com/superbugsCOVID Controversies Webinar: Debating COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters: Public Health Strategy:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGlE9A-ylpkAnita's

Episode 74: Implement, Study, Learn

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2021/10/21

This week, Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the state of the pandemic in the UK, Russia, and Japan, and what this could mean for the US, as well as the rise in cases in Northern US states, the new recommendations on booster doses, and communication surrounding vaccine mandates.Email us your questions at OsterholmUpdate@umn.eduTiffany's Beautiful Place: https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/tiffanys-beautiful-place"Even-Though Risk Communication" by Peter Sandman and Jody Lanard:

Episode 73: Don't Think Like June

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2021/10/14

In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss the decline in global cases, the effect of boosters on the trajectory of the pandemic, and the recently released CIDRAP viewpoint on respiratory protection.Bags of Gratitude: https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/bags-of-gratitudeCecilia's Beautiful Place: https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/cecelias-beautiful-place-photoEmail us your questions at OsterholmUpdate@umn.eduDonate now for CIDRAP's 20th anniversary: https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/donate

Episode 72: A Surge in Optimism

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2021/10/07

This week, Dr. Osterholm offers his perspective on COVID mitigation strategies in schools, the new antiviral drug molnupiravir, the unpredictability of the upcoming flu season, and optimism after receiving his booster shot.Email us your questions at OsterholmUpdate@umn.eduFrom 'heroes to villains': Why this Covid surge is different for health care workers:https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/health-care-workers-went-heroes-vi…Transcript available here:

Episode 71: Boosting the Vaccination Effort

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2021/09/30

In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the CDC’s new booster recommendation and international booster recommendations, the struggle to protect our children from COVID in schools, and recently published studies on respiratory protection.Email us your questions at OsterholmUpdate@umn.eduDonate now for CIDRAP's 20th anniversary: https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/donateThese Hard Days YouTube video: https://youtu.be/3aXJyXadLcUView photos of Steph's beautiful

Episode 70: Corrected Science

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2021/09/23

In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the uncertain future of the pandemic in the U.S. and abroad, the FDA Advisory Committee's new recommendation on booster doses, and vaccinations and cases in children.Email us your questions at OsterholmUpdate@umn.eduView photos of Mike's beautiful places and things:https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/mikes-beautiful-places-and-photos

Episode 69: A Whole New Ball Game

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2021/09/16

In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the various mitigation strategies that are being used across the world to fight the Delta variant, President Biden's new vaccine mandate, outbreaks in children and schools, and the potential for a third or "booster" dose.Email us your questions at OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu

Episode 68: Recalculating Risk

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2021/09/09

This week, Dr. Osterholm provides insight on the state of the pandemic in the US and internationally, the importance of keeping children safer as schools go back in session, and the risk of outdoor events for fully vaccinated individuals.Email us your questions at OsterholmUpdate@umn.eduRuss's Beautiful "Place": https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/brothers-keeper-russ

Episode 67: You Can’t Run Out the Game Clock

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2021/09/02

In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss the state of the pandemic in the US and abroad, evolving data on vaccines and their effectiveness, and schools in the age of Delta.Email us your questions at OsterholmUpdate@umn.eduListen to the standalone version of Mike's interview with Dr. Jena here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fIy3SBqdawo

Episode 66: Thank You, Dr. Jena

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2021/08/26

In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss the news of FDA granting full approval to the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, updates on booster doses and the rationale being considered, and the need for updated guidance as schools reopen.Email us your questions at OsterholmUpdate@umn.eduView photos of Carl's beautiful place: https://adobe.ly/2juYXIbCorsi Box: https://www.texairfilters.com/a-variation-on-the-box-fan-with-merv-13-f…ASTM Standards for Face Coverings:

Episode 65: An Ongoing Tug of War

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2021/08/19

In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss the national and international picture, the announcement of third booster doses in the US, and challenges that can be anticipated as schools reopen.Email us your questions at OsterholmUpdate@umn.eduWatch Rune's video of his beautiful place.The panoramic video shows the Møysalen mountain area, Vesterålen and Lofoten in northern Norway. The pictures are from one of the many beaches found in Lofoten:

Episode 64: Straight Talk

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2021/08/12

In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss major topics our listeners have been asking about, including vaccine effectiveness, herd immunity, masking, risks to children, and mandates.Email your questions: OsterholmUpdate@umn.eduReferences: Delta Is Bad News for Kids by Katherine J. Wu (The Atlantic): https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2021/08/delta-variant-covid-…View Angela's (@MidModernMama) place of inspiration: https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/place-inspiration-angela

Episode 63: Ebbs and Flows

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2021/08/05

In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss the ebbs and flows of this pandemic, the latest Delta-driven activity, breakthrough cases, and considerations for effective respiratory protection.Email us your questions: OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu

Episode 62: Untangling the Data

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2021/07/29

In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss the Delta variant and the surge in cases in the US, the new CDC recommendation for masking among vaccinated people, and answer a COVID query on breakthrough cases.View a photo of Christian's beautiful place here: https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/beautiful-place-christian-high-uintas-wilder…

Episode 61: Divided by Delta

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2021/07/22

In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and guest host Cory Anderson discuss the global and national impact of the delta variant, address misinformation about vaccines, discuss mixed messaging that has challenged public health, and answer a listener question about seasonality.Email us your questions: OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu

Episode 60: A Formidable Foe

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2021/07/08

In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss our uncertain future with this virus, the patchwork of activity at the global level, what we might anticipate as the Delta variant grows in the US, and an update on booster doses.Email us your questions: OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu

Episode 59: Wrestling with Risk

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2021/06/24

In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss the "whack-a-mole" nature of this pandemic, the latest data on the delta variant and what it could mean moving forward, global vaccination strategies, and the topic of mandatory COVID-19 vaccines on college campuses.Star Tribune Article: https://www.startribune.com/counterpoint-vaccine-mandate-at-u-would-be-…STAT Article: https://www.statnews.com/2021/06/15/resilience-prescription-covid-19-tr…Email us your questions:

Episode 58: A Year at Sea

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2021/06/10

In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss the international spread of COVID, the spread of the newest variant of concern, the ongoing virus origin controversy, the debate about immune passports, and a new segment on practical advice for listeners.Email us your questions: OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu

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