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 203 episodes available.

Osterholm Update episodes:

October 30, 2025 Episode 195: We Can Make a Difference
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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58min
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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17min
September 18, 2025 Episode 192: Ice Cream and Shark Attacks
In "Ice Cream and Shark Attacks," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the FDA’s recent decision to authorize updated COVID-19 vaccines for limited groups, the confusion around access for those under 65, and the uncertain outcomes of this week’s ACIP meeting. They also cover ongoing upheaval at the CDC, provide updates on COVID-19 and measles, answer an ID Query on Chagas disease, and share the latest installment of This Week in Public Health History.
Vaccine Integrity Project Viewpoint: Four tips for understanding this week’s ACIP meeting
Vaccine Integrity Project - Fall Immunization Information

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57min
September 03, 2025 Episode 191: 'The Big One' with Mark Olshaker, Ann Hennigan Grace, & Dr. Sydney Redepenning
In this week's special episode, Chris Dall interviews Dr. Osterholm and his coauthor Mark Olshaker on their new book The Big One: How We Must Prepare for Future Deadly Pandemics. They are also joined by Ann Hennigan Grace and CIDRAP's Dr. Sydney Redepenning who both conducted research and fact-checking for the book.
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August 21, 2025 Episode 190: Courage Over Fear
In "Courage Over Fear," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the critical Vaccine Integrity Project respiratory virus immunization meeting, recent federal actions to sow disinformation on vaccines, and encourage public servants, including those at CDC, who are facing fear amidst violence. Dr. Osterholm also covers the latest COVID data and reviews a new pre-print study on H5N1 avian influenza transmission.
CIDRAP Vaccine Integrity Project Respiratory Virus Vaccine Meeting
Statement: CIDRAP stands behind public health officials after attack on CDC (CIDRAP)

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August 07, 2025 Episode 189: Are We at Risk of Losing Our Vaccines?
In "Are We At Risk of Losing Our Vaccines?", Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss declining childhood vaccination rates, a statement from the American Academy of Pediatrics on non-medical exemptions for mandated vaccines, and the recent termination of $500 million in mRNA vaccine research contracts. Dr. Osterholm also covers the latest COVID data and shares another "This Week in Public Health History" segment.
Medical vs nonmedical immunization exemptions for child care and school attendance: policy statement (Hackell et al., Pediatrics)
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July 24, 2025 Episode 188: Finding the Light
In "Finding the Light," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss a recent study on aluminum in childhood vaccines, the latest COVID variant data, and the recent approval of the Moderna COVID vaccine for children at risk of severe disease. Dr. Osterholm also provides an update on CIDRAP's Vaccine Integrity Project and shares the latest "This Week in Public History" segment.
Report: No link between aluminum-adjuvanted childhood vaccines, conditions such as autism (Van Beusekom, CIDRAP News)
State, local public health officials grapple with fallout from funding, job cuts (Dall, CIDRAP News)
Resources for vaccine and public health advocacy:
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47min
July 11, 2025 Episode 187: Stay the Course
In "Stay the Course," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall review the outcomes of the June ACIP meeting and shares updates on the Vaccine Integrity Project. Dr. Osterholm also covers the latest trends in COVID-19, H5N1, and measles, and answers an ID query about RSV vaccines.
US measles cases top 1,200 as UK loses 'measles free' status (CIDRAP News)
The U.S. government is failing on vaccine policy. The Vaccine Integrity Project is here to help (STAT, paywall)
‘Too many, too soon’? Debunking a common fear about kids’ vaccines (STAT, paywall)

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