Episode 3 - Latest Update on Emerging And Reemerging Urgent Viral Outbreaks, Including COVID-19, MPOX, And Flu. October 2023  

In today's episode of Going anti-Viral, we present a recent dialogue from October 19th, 2023, with special guest Katelyn K. Jetelina, MPH, PhD. Dr Jetelina is an epidemiologist, data scientist, and author of the popular newsletter "Your Local Epidemiologist (YLE)". 

She joined moderator Paul Volberding, MD, and discussants Peter Chin-Hong, MD, and Carlos del Rio, MD, for a lively discussion on the latest hot-button issues in the field of infectious diseases.

Key conversations focus on the state of the COVID-19 pandemic, the role of vaccines and the growing issues related to insufficient data when tracking and treating viral infections. The discussion further extends to examine the political backlash that threatens institutional trust, pushing for a stronger approach that involves community-based contributions to conquering infectious diseases.

00:08 Introduction and Guest Presentation

01:16 Guest Introductions and Backgrounds

04:48 Discussion on Current Infectious Disease Trends

09:14 The Role of Data in Tracking Disease Trends

12:30 The Politics of Public Health Data

16:41 The Impact of Politics on Vaccination

16:54 Vaccination Discussion: COVID-19, Influenza, and RSV

26:20 Influenza Season Discussion

28:24 Discussion on Vaccination Coverage and Data Collection

30:30 The Importance of Vaccination Timing and Convenience

31:33 Understanding RSV in Adults and Its Diagnosis

32:28 The Importance of Testing and the Impact of COVID-19 on Testing Practices

33:13 The Challenge of Distinguishing Between Different Respiratory Infections

34:27 Discussion on Influenza Vaccines and Their Effectiveness

36:08 The Importance of Vaccination and Addressing Vaccine Hesitancy

43:55 The Future of Vaccines

09:10 Addressing the Challenges of Misinformation and Trust in Public Health

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Produced by IAS-USA, Going anti–Viral is a podcast for clinicians involved in research and care in HIV, its complications, and other viral infections. This podcast is intended as a technical source of information for specialists in this field, but anyone listening will enjoy learning more about the state of modern medicine around viral infections.

Going anti-Viral’s host is Dr Michael Saag, a physician, prominent HIV researcher at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, and volunteer IAS–USA board member. In most episodes, Dr Saag interviews an expert in infectious diseases or emerging pandemics about their area of specialty and current developments in the field. Other episodes are drawn from the IAS–USA vast catalogue of panel discussions, Dialogues, and other audio from various meetings and conferences.

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