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Infectious Dose

Infectious Dose

Infectious dose is the shot of science you need to protect yourself from misinformation. Heather McSharry, PhD, an expert in viral pathogenesis, brings her blog to the airwaves to help bridge the dangerous gap between the science of infectious diseases and public misperception. On the podcast website, infectiousdose.com, all episodes have corresponding blog posts with the information contained in the episode along with links or PDFs for all sources used. To prevent unwelcome surprises, episodes with

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Episode 5: The Monster That is Measles

Infectious Dose ·

2025/04/09

Heather delivers the scoop on the disease caused by measles, including symptoms, transmission, prevention, treatment, what's in the very safe vaccines, and dangerous complications and long-term health problems of natural infection. Marked explicit for possible limited, mild profanity.

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21:22

Episode 4" Vaccine Safety 2 - The Continuing Crimes...

Infectious Dose ·

2025/04/09

In the second vaccine safety episode, Heather describes how Andrew Wakefield's fraudulent science cost the world the elimination of measles and hurt children. With evidence to back it up, she goes into detail on what he did and how he still manipulates parents fears to make money. Marked explicit for limited and mild profanity.

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38:11

Episode 2: Other COVID-19 Vaccine Platforms

Infectious Dose ·

2025/04/07

This is the original Pathogen Perspectives episode rebranded for Infectious Dose, originally published in 2020. Heather provides an in-depth discussion on the COVID-19 vaccine platforms other than mRNA, that were in clinical trials around the world. These include self-replicating mRNA, DNA, Protein-based, Attenuated virus, Inactivated virus, Repurposed vaccines, and virus vector vaccines. Heather discusses what each platform is and their pros and cons.

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25:34

Episode 1: mRNA COVID Vaccines Explained

Infectious Dose ·

2025/04/07

This is the original Pathogen Perspectives Episode published in 2020, rebranded for Infectious Dose. Heather provides an in-depth discussion on the COVID-19 mRNA vaccines authorized for emergency use in the US. She covers:· What is mRNA · How mRNA vaccines work · How we know they are safe · Why they cannot change your DNA · How long might immunity last · Why those who’ve recovered from COVID-19 should get vaccinated · Comparison between the Pfizer

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38:52

Episode 2: Other COVID-19 Vaccine Platforms

Infectious Dose ·

2021/01/09

In this episode, Heather provides an in-depth discussion on the COVID-19 vaccine platforms other than mRNA, currently in clinical trials around the world. These include self-replicating mRNA, DNA, protein-based, attenuated virus, inactivated virus, repurposed vaccines, and virus vector vaccines. Heather discusses:-What each platform involves -Pros and cons -Those of each type currently authorized for emergency use -Unexpected introduction to 'comedienne' Heather after a rough week. Check out

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Episode 1 - COVID-19 mRNA Vaccines Explained

Infectious Dose ·

2020/12/28

In this episode, Heather provides an in-depth discussion on the COVID-19 mRNA vaccines authorized for emergency use in the US. She covers: What is mRNA How mRNA vaccines work How we know they are safe Why they cannot change your DNA How long might immunity last Why those who've recovered from COVID-19 should get vaccinated Comparison between the Pfizer and Moderna mRNA vaccines and more.

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Introduction to Heather Lander, PhD, and the Pathogen...

Infectious Dose ·

2020/12/17

Pathogen Perspectives is a podcast aimed at communicating the science of infectious diseases to the general public. We will cover topics like Ebola, vaccines, SARS2 and COVID-19. This introductory episode answers the questions, who is Heather Lander and why should you listen to this podcast. *Podcast music is from the song I miss My Sky, by Heather Nova, and is used with permission.

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