Osterholm Update

By CIDRAP

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)

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The podcast currently has 209 episodes available.

Osterholm Update episodes:

January 15, 2026 Episode 200: A Moment Among Moments
In the 200th episode of the Osterholm Update, Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss recent changes to the childhood immunization schedule, the latest data on this year's influenza season, and an update on CIDRAP's Vaccine Integrity Project. Osterholm Update producers Dr. Sydney Redepenning and Elise Holmes also join to discuss this milestone episode and reflect on how the podcast has evolved over the years.
CMS to stop requiring states to report childhood vaccination levels (Liz Szabo, CIDRAP News)
U.S. vaccination rates are plunging. Look up where your school stands (Weber et al., The Washington Post)
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January 02, 2026 Episode 199: Flu Takes Charge
In "Flu Takes Charge" Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall give us an update on the emerging flu season, Dr. Osterholm covers a new poll that shows fewer Americans are willing to recommend the MMR vaccine, and we'll hear about the Vaccine Integrity Project's latest video.
Protecting Vaccine Integrity in 2025: Evidence, Access, and Public Trust

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December 18, 2025 Episode 198: Gaps in the Safety Net
In "Gaps in the Safety Net" Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss why we shouldn’t compare other countries’ vaccine schedules to the US schedule. Dr. Osterholm continues to cover the recent infant botulism outbreak, and he answers an ID Query about New World Screwworm.

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December 08, 2025 Special Episode: ACIP's Hepatitis B Vaccine Decisions
In this special episode of the podcast, Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the ACIP's recent decision to end universal hepatitis B birth dose recommendations and the impact it will have on public health.
Noted articles:

…And What Have We Done?

This Is What It Looks Like When RFK Jr. Wins

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December 04, 2025 Episode 197: Fork in the Road
In "Fork in the Road" Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the changes to the CDC's vaccines and autism page and this week's meeting of the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. Dr. Osterholm also covers the recent infant botulism outbreak and Chris answers an ID Query about possible C. difficile vaccines.

After unprecedented autism-vaccine messaging change, scientists, advocates say CDC no longer trustworthy
New review finds no evidence to support delaying universal hepatitis B birth-dose vaccination

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November 20, 2025 Episode 196: Flu Shifts: Why Vaccines Still Matter
In "Flu Shifts: Why Vaccines Still Matter," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall review the latest trends and flu and how this year's vaccine compares to the circulating strains. Dr. Osterholm also discusses H5N1 impact on mammals in Antarctica and answers an ID Query about infant botulism.

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October 30, 2025 Episode 195: We Can Make a Difference
NOTE: In order to align our schedule with the holidays, we will not be releasing an episode on 11/13. We'll be back with our next episode on 11/20 and will resume our biweekly release schedule.
In "We Can Make a Difference," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the recent publication from CIDRAP's Vaccine Integrity Project, an upcoming collaboration between CIDRAP and NEJM Evidence, and the latest measles and respiratory virus data. Dr. Osterholm also answers an ID Query about how the government shutdown is impacting public health surveillance and shares another "This Week in Public Health History" segment.
Updated Evidence for Covid-19, RSV, and Influenza Vaccines for 2025–2026 (Scott et al., New England Journal of Medicine)
Vaccine Integrity Project - Response to HHS claims about vaccines (Oct 2025)
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October 16, 2025 Episode 194: Bending Not Breaking
In "Bending Not Breaking," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss recent layoffs and layoff reversals at the CDC, comments from the administration on the MMR vaccine, and the latest respiratory virus data. Dr. Osterholm also shares an update on pertussis cases and answers an ID Query about herd immunity.
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October 02, 2025 Episode 193: Fevers, Furloughs, and Falsehoods
In "Fevers, Furloughs, and Falsehoods," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall break down the CDC’s recent ACIP meeting and the ongoing uncertainty around updated vaccine recommendations. Dr. Osterhom discusses state-level differences in vaccine access, possible changes to the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, and reviews the latest data on COVID-19, Ebola, and STIs. Dr. Osterholm also answers an ID Query on the studies associating acetaminophen (e.g., Tylenol) use during pregnancy and autism, and share the latest installment of This Week in Public Health History on the 2001 anthrax attacks.
Tracking State Actions on Vaccine Policy and Access (KFF)
Vaccine Integrity Project Viewpoint: Four tips for understanding this week’s ACIP meeting
Vaccine Integrity Project - Fall Immunization Information

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September 22, 2025 Special Update: Dysfunction at ACIP
In this special update, Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall recap the events of last week's ACIP meeting and what it means for COVID, MMRV, and hepatitis B vaccine availability.
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