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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 157: Lungs & Udders

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2024/05/16

In "Lungs & Udders," Dr. Osterholm provides updates on H5N1 influenza, COVID-19, and mpox. He also shares his thoughts on a recent WHO report about airborne transmission and a study on the use of a diabetes drug to treat COVID-19.<a href="https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(24)00244-7/fulltext">Airborne pathogens: controlling words won’t control transmission</a> (Greenhalgh et al., The

Episode 156: H5N1: An Impending Crisis?

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2024/05/02

In "H5N1: An Impending Crisis," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the spread of H5N1 avian influenza in US dairy cows, cover the latest COVID-19 trends, review two articles on long COVID, and answers a listener question about the safety of raw milk and other dairy products. Dr. Osterholm also shares a timely "This Week in Public Health History" segment and interviews the final two members of the podcast team.  <a

Episode 155: Brighter Days Ahead

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2024/04/18

In "Brighter Days Ahead," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the latest national and international COVID trends, recent research on long COVID, and measles cases in the U.S. Dr. Osterholm also shares the latest "This Week in Public Health History" segment and interviews two members of the podcast team.Please fill out our <a href="https://redcap.ahc.umn.edu/redcap/surveys/?s=DKAXDYKTDXCN4HLT">Listener Feedback Survey</a>! <a

Episode 154: H5N1 Uncertainty

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2024/04/04

In "H5N1 Uncertainty," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the latest national COVID trends, a recent study on Paxlovid, and H5N1 avian flu virus infection in cattle. Dr. Osterholm also shares the latest "This Week in Public Health History" segment and interviews two members of the podcast team.Please fill out our Listener Feedback Survey!Swedish study suggests link between long COVID and severity of illness(Stephanie Soucheray,CIDRAP News)Study: long COVID affects 8% of those with COVID-19, is

Episode 153: Good News in a COVID-Indifferent World

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2024/03/21

In "Good News in a COVID-Indifferent World," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the national and international COVID trends, the latest research on long COVID, and antibiotic-resistant Shigella. Dr. Osterholm also shares the latest "This Week in Public Health History" segment and interviews members of the podcast team. Iron dysregulation and inflammatory stress erythropoiesis associates with long-term outcome of COVID-19 (Hanson et al., Nature Immunology)How Americans view the coronavirus,

Episode 152: A Tough Conversation

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2024/03/07

In "A Tough Conversation," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the new CDC COVID isolation guidelines, a measles outbreak in Florida, and the latest news on avian influenza. 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.Background for CDC’s Updated Respiratory Virus Guidance (CDC)Support this podcast

Episode 151: Harm Reduction

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2024/02/22

In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss COVID isolation guidelines, the BA.2.87.1 variant, and the importance of measles and other rare public health threats.

Episode 150: A Family Discussion

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2024/02/08

In "A Family Discussion," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the latest SARS-CoV-2 variant, consider the current and future challenges accessing Paxlovid, and explore new long COVID research. Dr. Osterholm also revisits last episode's discussion on changing public health guidelines and celebrates some canine heroes in the "This Week in Public Health History" segment. Viral afterlife: SARS-CoV-2 as a reservoir of immunomimetic peptides that reassemble into proinflammatory supramolecular complexes

Episode 149: A Period of Transition

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2024/01/25

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. Persistent complement dysregulation with signs of thromboinflammation in active long COVID (Cervia-Hasler et al., Science)Lighting up long COVID (Eric

Episode 148: No Time to Quit

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2024/01/11

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. Opinion: The U.S. is facing the biggest COVID wave since Omicron. Why are we still playing make-believe? (Eric Topol, LA Times)Paxlovid Cuts Covid Death Risk. But Those Who Need It Are Not Taking It (Christina Jewett, New York

Episode 147: JN.1, Hospital Capacity, & Vaccine Uptake

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2023/12/28

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. Support this podcast

Episode 146: A Seasonless Virus

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2023/12/14

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. Report underscores financial pressure of long COVID on families (CIDRAP News)5% of COVID-infected US veterans still had symptoms up to 1 year

Episode 145: The Hospital Capacity Crisis

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2023/11/30

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. Update on SARS-CoV-2 Variant BA.2.86 Being Tracked by CDCFree at-home COVID testsCan’t Think, Can’t Remember:

Episode 144: A Slow Motion Tsunami

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2023/11/16

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.Superbugs & You PodcastIsolated and Lonely in a Nursing Home During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic: A Deadly Combination for My Mom (Debra Goff, Clinical

Episode 143: Immunological Chess Match

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2023/11/02

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.

Episode 142: Long COVID, Intranasal Vaccines, &...

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2023/10/19

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.

Episode 141: One Huge Puzzle

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2023/10/05

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. A one-way ticket. A cash-stuffed teddy bear. A dream decades in the making. (Carolyn Johnson, Washington Post)A scientific hunch. Then silence. Until the world

Episode 140: Challenges of the Past, Present, and Future

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2023/09/21

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.CDC advisers make universal COVID vaccine recommendation (CIDRAP News, Schnirring)Closing in on Zero: Adapting to Complexity and Risk on the Path to End Polio

Episode 139: Time for a Mindset Change

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2023/09/07

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. Amy's moment of joy

Episode 138: More Confusing Times

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2023/08/24

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.Long-term long COVID (Eric Topol, Ground Truths)COVID-19, a disease with tricks up its sleeve, hasn’t fallen into a seasonal pattern — yet (Helen Branswell, STAT)Leonard's beautiful place

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