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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 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

Episode 137: Variant Soup

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2023/08/10

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.Content Warning: This week's dedication and closing include discussion about suicide awareness and prevention. For listeners who would prefer to avoid this topic, we recommend skipping 3:35-6:28

Episode 136: Perspective and Humility

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2023/07/27

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.UN Report: Global hunger numbers rose to as many as 828 million in 2021 (WHO)From Asymptomatic COVID to Long COVID: Major Advances in Genetic Underpinnings (Eric Topol, Ground Truths)A common allele of HLA is associated with asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infection (Augusto et

Episode 135: More to Learn

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2023/07/13

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.Studies add to picture of how COVID can affect the brain long term (Van Beusekom, CIDRAP News)Elise's moment of joySupport this podcast

Episode 134: Good News

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2023/06/29

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.What I need to tell America before I leave the CDC (Rochelle Walensky, New York Times)CIDRAP's Chronic Wasting Disease pageSupport this podcast

Episode 133: No Simple Answers

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2023/06/15

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.Outpatient treatment of COVID-19 and incidence of post-COVID-19 condition over 10 months (COVID-OUT): a multicentre, randomised, quadruple-blind, parallel-group, phase 3

Episode 132: Looking in the Windows

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2023/06/01

In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the latest data on long 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.COVID is coming back in China; lockdowns are not (Buckley, New York Times)Development of a definition of postacute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (Thaweethai et al., JAMA)Mary Ellen Carter - Tommy Makem & Liam Clancy

Episode 131: A COVID Fog

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2023/05/18

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.We worked on the U.S. pandemic response. Here are 13 takeaways for the next health emergency (Ezekiel Emanuel et al., New York Times)Podcast Feedback Survey

Episode 130: A Better Place

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2023/05/04

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.Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation: The U.S. Surgeon General's Advisory on the Healing Effects of Social Connection and

Episode 129: Not Out of the Woods Yet

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2023/04/20

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.Jim's beautiful place

Episode 128: A Light at the End of a Tough Two Weeks

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2023/04/06

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. Jane Ellen's beautiful place

Episode 127: A Tough Two Weeks

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2023/03/23

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.Here’s why the science Is clear that masks work (Zeynep Tufekci, New York Times)

Episode 126: Truth in the Midst of Political Theater

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2023/03/09

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.Elizabeth's Beautiful Place

Episode 125: Masks, Memories, & Middle Ground

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2023/02/23

In "Masks, Memories, & 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&D Roadmap, and the rise of vaccine misinformation and disinformation.CIDRAP's Coronavirus Vaccines R&D RoadmapA research and development (R&D) roadmap for broadly protective coronavirus vaccines: a pandemic preparedness strategy (Moore et al., Vaccine)The time is now for committed and comprehensive action to attain more

Episode 124: Taking Long COVID Seriously

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2023/02/09

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.Opinion: We are not overcounting COVID deaths in the United States, Debra Houry, Washington PostLong COVID: major findings, mechanisms, and recommendations, Hannah Davis et al, Nature Reviews MicrobiologyTracking the bird flu, experts see a familiar threat — and a virus

Episode 123: Nowhere Land

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2023/01/26

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.Troubling gonorrhea strain detected in Massachusetts, Chris DallSuperbugs & YouBev's Beautiful

Episode 122: Shutting Down Misinformation

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2023/01/12

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.Articles mentioned in this episode:The bivalent booster outperforms, Eric Topol (https://erictopol.substack.com/p/the-bivalent-vaccine-booster-outperforms)COVID-19 and Excess All-Cause Mortality in the US and 20 Comparison

Episode 121: Thank You, Dr. Jena: Part 2

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2022/12/29

In "Thank You, Dr. Jena: Part 2," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the crisis that China is 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.

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