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Osterholm Update
Hosted by CIDRAP · EN
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) at the University of Minnesota and has spent a career investigating outbreaks. Since 2005, he has emphasized supply chain and other vulnerabilities and a critical need for pandemic preparedness. In this podcast, Dr. Osterholm dissects the latest COVID-19 news, data, and guidance.
CIDRAP’s Chris Dall, MA, is the cohost of the Osterholm Update and a reporter for CIDRAP News. http://www.cidrap.umn.edu
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Episode 184: Fool's Gold: Reframing the Science
May 29, 2025Tap to summarize<p>In "Fool's Gold: Reframing the Science," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the latest federal actions surrounding vaccine policy, report on a new COVID variant sweeping Asia, and give an update on measles cases across North America.</p> <p>Learn more about the <a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/vaccine-integrity-project">Vaccine Integrity Project</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/viewpoint-making-key-covid-vaccine-decisions-without-input-transparency-public-disservice">Viewpoint: Making key COVID vaccine decisions without input, transparency is a public disservice</a> (Vaccine Integrity Project Staff and Advisers)</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/osterholm-update-covid-19"><strong>MORE EPISODES</strong></a>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/support-cidrap"><strong>SUPPORT THIS PODCAST</strong></a></p>
Transcribe →Episode 183: Time to Organize
May 15, 2025Tap to summarize<p>In "Time to Organize," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss HHS Secretary Kennedy's proposed changes to vaccine policy, the latest measles news, and the Trump administration's newly announced next-generation universal influenza vaccine platform.</p> <p>Learn more about the <a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/vaccine-integrity-project">Vaccine Integrity Project</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/anti-science/viewpoint-proposed-system-vaccine-approval-safety-monitoring-begs-crucial-questions">Viewpoint: Proposed system for vaccine approval, safety monitoring begs crucial questions</a> (Vaccine Integrity Project Staff and Advisers)</p> <p><a href="https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/scitranslmed.abo2167">An inactivated multivalent influenza A virus vaccine is broadly protective in mice and ferrets</a> (Park et al., <em>Science</em>)</p> <p><a href="https://ivr.cidrap.umn.edu/universal-influenza-vaccine-technology-landscape">Universal Influenza Vaccine Technology Landscape</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/osterholm-update-covid-19"><strong>MORE EPISODES</strong></a>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/support-cidrap"><strong>SUPPORT THIS PODCAST</strong></a></p>
Transcribe →Episode 98: A Stay-Tuned Moment
Apr 7, 2022Tap to summarize<p>In &quot;A Stay-Tuned Moment,&quot; Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss cases in China, the BA2 subvariant in Europe and the US, and the consequences of ending testing and surveillance programs at this point in the pandemic. Dr. Osterholm also answers a COVID query on avian influenza and shares another beautiful place from one of our listeners.</p> <p>Email us your questions: <a href="mailto:OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu">OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu</a></p>
Transcribe →Episode 57: Reading the Pitch
May 27, 2021Tap to summarize<p>In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss what global activity might look like moving forward, the latest on the B1617.2 variant, hosting the Olympics during a pandemic, and the importance of monitoring and investigating breakthrough infections. </p> <p>Email us at <a href="mailto:OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu">OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu</a></p> <p>Washington Post article: <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/interactive/2021/covid-rates-unvaccinated-people/?itid=hp-top-table-main-0430b">https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/interactive/2021/covid-rates-unva…</a></p>
Transcribe →Episode 1: How We Got Here
Mar 24, 2020Tap to summarize<p>In the first episode of Osterholm Update: COVID-19, Dr. Osterholm and co-host Chris Dall discuss how we got here and what to expect in the weeks and months to come. We also discuss potential immunity after infection with the coronavirus, testing shortages, and finally, how we can support each other and be good neighbors in this new world.</p>
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