In "Remembering Darkness, Sharing Light: Five Years Later" Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall reflect on the COVID-19 pandemic's 5-year anniversary, examine the latest federal actions affecting public health, and provide an update on the measles outbreak in Texas. Dr. Osterholm also answers an ID query on the current recommendations for COVID-19 vaccines and reviews national trends in respiratory illnesses.

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In "Mixed Messages: Navigating the Unfolding Confusion" Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the expected impact of recent cuts to USAID programs, the measles outbreak in Texas, and the latest respiratory virus trends. Dr. Osterholm answers an ID query on measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine boosters, and shares the latest "This Week in Public Health History" segment.

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In "We Cannot Give Up or Give In" Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the confirmation of RFK Jr. as HHS Secretary, recent layoffs at the CDC and NIH, and a new vaccine policy being adopted in Louisiana. They also discuss seasonal and H5N1 influenza activity and a measles outbreak in Texas.

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In "Responding to Shock, Awe, and Censorship" Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall provide updates on the latest news in the federal government and how it is impacting public health locally and globally. Dr. Osterholm also discusses the latest developments in H5N1 avian flu and answers an ID query about the tuberculosis outbreak in Kansas. 

Anatomy of a Failure: Why This Latest Vaccine-Autism Paper is Dead Wrong (Jess Steier and Bertha Hidalgo, Unbiased Science, Substack)

Making PEPFAR: A Triumph of Medical Diplomacy (Harold Varmus, AAAS)

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In "Drinking From a Fire Hose: Are We Drowning?" Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss recent actions taken by the Trump administration, most notably the decision to leave the World Health Organization. Dr. Osterholm also shares his thoughts on the developing H5N1 crisis and provides an update on respiratory virus transmission in the U.S. and around the world. 

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In "The H5N1 Pandemic Cliff: Are We at the Edge?," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the ongoing challenge of H5N1 influenza, cover increasing trends in respiratory illness, and announce a new CIDRAP report on Chronic Wasting Disease. Dr. Osterholm also answers a listener question on H5N1 in wild birds and cats and provides a tribute to the late President Jimmy Carter. 

Chronic Wasting Disease Spillover Preparedness and Response: Charting an Uncertain Future (CIDRAP)

Influenza Vaccines Roadmap Initiative (CIDRAP)

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In "What Is Safe and Effective?," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall cover the evolving situation with H5N1 influenza, discuss the mystery outbreak in the DRC, and review the latest trends in COVID-19, flu, and RSV. Dr. Osterholm also answers a listener question on the phrase "safe and effective" regarding vaccines. And finally, the annual reading of the Polar Express from Dr. Osterholm to his grandchildren.

Enhancing Public Confidence in Vaccines Through Independent Oversight of Postlicensure Vaccine Safety (Salmon, Moulton, Halsey; AJPH)

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In "A Tunnel of Uncertainty," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss several of Trump's recent HHS nominations, the latest respiratory virus data, and two recent studies on long COVID. Dr. Osterholm also provides an update on the unfolding H5N1 situation and shares another "This Week in Public Health History" segment. 

The effect of pre-COVID and post-COVID vaccination on long COVID: a systematic review and meta-analysis (Chow et al., Journal of Infection)

Association of messenger RNA coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination and reductions in post COVID conditions following severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infection in a US prospective cohort of essential workers (Mak et al., Journal of Infectious Diseases)

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In "Serious Challenges Ahead: RFK Jr and a New HHS," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the recent nomination of RFK Jr. as Secretary of Health and Human Services. They also discuss the latest COVID data, a global increase in measles cases, and a decline in STI incidence in the United States. 

CIDRAP Superbugs & You Podcast

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In "What Now? Public Health in Uncertain TImes", Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall revisit their discussion on the consequences of the US presidential election on public health. Dr. Osterholm also provides the latest update on COVID-19 and other respiratory virus trends, comments on H5N1 detection in pigs, and answers an ID query on pertussis.

CDC Pertussis Vaccine Guidelines

CIDRAP Superbugs & You Podcast

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