Osterholm Update
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
Episodes
April 17, 2025
<p>In "Public Health Policy is Political," Chris Dall and Dr. Osterholm discuss the ongoing measles outbreak, the latest round of job cuts in the public health workforce, and new studies on long-COVID. Dr. Osterholm also reviews the latest vaccine news for Novavax, seasonal influenza, and H5N1.</p>
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April 3, 2025
<p>In "The April Fool's Tragedy," Dr. Osterholm and guest host Dr. Cory Anderson discuss the devastating layoffs and funding cuts in public health that have unfolded over the past two weeks. Dr. Osterholm also shares the the latest news on the growing measles outbreak in Texas and answers an ID query about COVID lockdowns.</p>
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<p>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.</p>
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<p>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.</p>
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February 20, 2025
<p>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.</p>
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February 6, 2025
<p>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. </p>
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January 23, 2025
<p>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. </p>
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January 9, 2025
<p>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. </p>
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December 19, 2024
<p>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.</p>
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December 5, 2024
<p>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. </p>
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November 21, 2024
<p>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. </p>
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November 14, 2024
<p>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.</p>
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October 31, 2024
<p>In "The Most Important Episode I'll Ever Record," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the latest respiratory virus trends, two human cases of H5N1 in Missouri, and an E. coli outbreak linked to a fast food product. For the first time in his career, Dr. Osterholm also shares comments about the upcoming elections in the United States.</p>
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October 17, 2024
<p>In "Better Times," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the latest COVID, H5N1, and seasonal influenza data. Dr. Osterholm also answers an ID query on the ideal timing for COVID-19 booster doses and an ID query about Marburg virus transmission.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/brain-imaging-reveals-changes-linked-long-covid">Brain imaging reveals changes linked to long COVID</a> (...
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October 3, 2024
<p>In "A Coronavirus Dance," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the latest COVId trends, the upcoming winter respiratory virus season, and a UN meeting on antimicrobial resistance. Dr. Osterholm also provides an update on long COVID research and shares another "This Week in Public Health History" segment. </p>
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September 19, 2024
<p>In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall cover the latest infectious disease news on topics including H5N1, mpox, measles, and polio. Dr. Osterholm also answers an ID query on updated COVID-19 vaccines and gives his thoughts on a controversial study on Paxlovid.</p>
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September 5, 2024
<p>In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss H5N1 in cattle, mpox in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and the risk of different vectorborne diseases in the United States. Dr. Osterholm also discusses the newly available 2024-2025 COVID vaccines and shares the latest "This Week In Public Health History" segment. </p>
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August 23, 2024
<p>In this addendum to Episode 164, Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the approval of the 2024-2025 mRNA COVID-19 vaccines. </p>
<p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/fda-green-lights-seasons-updated-mrna-covid-vaccines">FDA green-lights season's updated mRNA COVID vaccines</a> (Mary Van Beusekom, CIDRAP News)</p>
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August 22, 2024
<p dir="ltr">In "Only the Beginning," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the mpox public health emergency and the latest COVID-19 and H5N1 trends. Dr. Osterholm also answers an ID Query on COVID-19 vaccine access and commemorates the legacy of Ryan White.</p>
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August 8, 2024
<p>In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the current COVID-19 and H5N1 trends, answer a COVID query about influenza vaccination, and share the latest news on a listeria outbreak linked to deli meat. </p>
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