In "Lungs & Udders," Dr. Osterholm provides updates on H5N1 influenza, COVID-19, and mpox. He also shares his thoughts on a recent WHO report about airborne transmission and a study on the use of a diabetes drug to treat COVID-19.

Airborne pathogens: controlling words won’t control transmission (Greenhalgh et al., The Lancet)

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In "H5N1: An Impending Crisis," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the spread of H5N1 avian influenza in US
dairy cows, cover the latest COVID-19 trends, review two articles on long COVID, and answers a listener question about the safety of raw milk and other dairy products. Dr. Osterholm also shares a timely "This Week in Public Health History" segment and interviews the final two members of the podcast team.

Early tests of H5N1 prevalence in milk suggest U.S. bird flu outbreak in cows is widespread (STAT, subscription may be required)

Massive amounts of H5N1 vaccine would be needed if there’s a bird flu pandemic. Can we make enough? (STAT, subscription may be required)

Long-COVID patients more likely to report psychiatric symptoms, cost barriers to therapy (CIDRAP News)

The persistence of SARS-CoV-2 in tissues and its association with long COVID symptoms: a cross-sectional cohort study in China (Lancet Infectious Diseases)

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In "Brighter Days Ahead," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the latest national and international COVID trends, recent research on long COVID, and measles cases in the U.S. Dr. Osterholm also shares the latest "This Week in Public Health History" segment and interviews two members of the podcast team.

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Three studies spotlight long-term burden of COVID in US adults (Van Beusekom, CIDRAP News)

Lessons in persistence: new long COVID trials aim to clear lingering virus—and help patients in dire need (Couzin-Frankel, Science)

The pandemic’s true death toll (The Economist)

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In "H5N1 Uncertainty," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the latest national COVID trends, a recent study on Paxlovid, and H5N1 avian flu virus infection in cattle. Dr. Osterholm also shares the latest "This Week in Public Health History" segment and interviews two members of the podcast team.

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Swedish study suggests link between long COVID and severity of illness (Stephanie Soucheray, CIDRAP News)

Study: long COVID affects 8% of those with COVID-19, is more common in women (Stephanie Soucheray, CIDRAP News)

New neurologic issues less likely after severe COVID than flu, research suggests (Mary Van Beusekom, CIDRAP News)

Nirmatrelvir for vaccinated or unvaccinated adult outpatients with COVID-19 (Hammond et al., New England Journal of Medicine)

Treating acute COVID-19 — final chapters still unwritten (Gandhi & Hirsch, New England Journal of Medicine)

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In "Good News in a COVID-Indifferent World," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the national and international COVID trends, the latest research on long COVID, and antibiotic-resistant Shigella. Dr. Osterholm also shares the latest "This Week in Public Health History" segment and interviews members of the podcast team. 

In "A Tough Conversation," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the new CDC COVID isolation guidelines, a measles outbreak in Florida, and the latest news on avian influenza. Dr. Osterholm also provides an update on influenza and RSV cases in the U.S. and shares the latest "This Week in Public Health History" segment.

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In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss COVID isolation guidelines, the BA.2.87.1 variant, and the importance of measles and other rare public health threats. 

In "A Family Discussion," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the latest SARS-CoV-2 variant, consider the current and future challenges accessing Paxlovid, and explore new long COVID research. Dr. Osterholm also revisits last episode's discussion on changing public health guidelines and celebrates some canine heroes in the "This Week in Public Health History" segment. 

In "A Period of Transition," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the latest COVID-19 trends in the U.S. and around the world, a recent study on long COVID, and the rise of measles cases in the United States. Dr. Osterholm also provides an update on influenza and RSV cases in the U.S. and shares the latest "This Week in Public Health History" segment. 

In "No Time to Quit," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the JN.1 variant, Paxlovid uptake, and COVID-19 vaccine disinformation. Dr. Osterholm also provides an update on influenza and RSV transmission and shares the latest "This Week in Public Health History" segment.