The Osterholm Update: COVID-19 Podcast

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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.

This podcast is available at https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/podcasts-webinars.

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Episode 172: A Tunnel of Uncertainty
(2024-12-05) Osterholm, Michael; Dall, Chris
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 (https://www.journalofinfection.com/article/S0163-4453(24)00293-7/fulltext); 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 (https://academic.oup.com/jid/advance-article/doi/10.1093/infdis/jiae556/7896333)
Episode 173: What Is Safe and Effective?
(2024-12-19) Osterholm, Michael; Dall, Chris
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 (https://ajph.aphapublications.org/doi/10.2105/AJPH.94.6.947)
Episode 174: The H5N1 Pandemic Cliff: Are We at the Edge?
(2025-01-09) Osterholm, Michael; Dall, Chris
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 (https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/chronic-wasting-disease/cwd-spillover-report-2025); Influenza Vaccines Roadmap Initiative, CIDRAP (https://ivr.cidrap.umn.edu/)
Episode 175: Drinking From a Fire Hose: Are We Drowning?
(2025-01-23) Osterholm, Michael; Dall, Chris
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.
Episode 176: Responding to Shock, Awe, and Censorship
(2025-02-06) Osterholm, Michael; Dall, Chris
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 (https://theunbiasedscipod.substack.com/p/anatomy-of-a-failure-why-this-latest); Making PEPFAR: A Triumph of Medical Diplomacy, Harold Varmus, AAAS (https://www.sciencediplomacy.org/article/2013/making-pepfar)
Episode 177: We Cannot Give Up or Give In
(2025-02-20) Osterholm, Michael; Dall, Chris
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.
Episode 165: Frustrating Times: H5N1, Mpox, & Vectorborne Disease
(2024-09-05) Osterholm, Michael; Dall, Chris
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. The world is not ready for the next pandemic, Michael Osterholm & Mark Olshaker, Foreign Affairs (https://www.foreignaffairs.com/united-states/world-not-ready-next-pandemic); Interim clinical considerations for use of COVID-19 vaccines in the United States, CDC (https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/covid-19/clinical-considerations/interim-considerations-us.html)
Episode 166: Infectious Diseases Roulette
(2024-09-19) Osterholm, Michael; Dall, Chris
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. Evidence growing for COVID antivirals to cut poor outcomes, long COVID, experts say, CIDRAP News (https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/evidence-growing-covid-antivirals-cut-poor-outcomes-long-covid-experts-say); The world is not ready for the next pandemic, Michael Osterholm & Mark Olshaker,Foreign Affairs (https://www.foreignaffairs.com/united-states/world-not-ready-next-pandemic); Interim clinical considerations for use of COVID-19 vaccines in the United States, CDC (https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/covid-19/clinical-considerations/interim-considerations-us.html)
Episode 167: A Coronavirus Dance
(2024-10-03) Osterholm, Michael; Dall, Chris
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. COVIDTests.gov; COVID-19 reinfection ups risk of long COVID, new data show, Jim Wappes, CIDRAP News (https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/covid-19-reinfection-ups-risk-long-covid-new-data-show); Study sheds new light on severe COVID's long-term brain impacts, Lisa Schnirring, CIDRAP News (https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/study-sheds-new-light-severe-covids-long-term-brain-impacts); Common diabetes drug linked to lower rate of long COVID, Stephanie Soucheray, CIDRAP News (https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/common-diabetes-drug-linked-lower-rate-long-covid)
Episode 168: Better Times
(2024-10-17) Osterholm, Michael; Dall, Chris
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. Brain imaging reveals changes linked to long COVID, Stephanie Soucheray, CIDRAP News (https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/brain-imaging-reveals-changes-linked-long-covid); Transmission of Ebola viruses: what we know and what we do not know, Michael Osterholm et al., mBio (https://journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/mbio.00137-15)
Episode 169: The Most Important Episode I'll Ever Record
(2024-10-31) Osterholm, Michael; Dall, Chris
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.
Episode 170: What Happens Now? Public Health in Uncertain Times
(2024-11-14) Osterholm, Michael; Dall, Chris
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 (https://www.cdc.gov/pertussis/vaccines/index.html)
Episode 171: Serious Challenges Ahead: RFK Jr and a New HHS
(2024-11-21) Osterholm, Michael; Dall, Chris
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.
Episode 164 Addendum: COVID Vaccine Update
(2024-08-23) Dall, Chris; Osterholm, Michael
In this addendum to Episode 164, Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the approval of the 2024-2025 mRNA COVID-19 vaccines. FDA green-lights season's updated mRNA COVID vaccinesMary Van Beusekom, CIDRAP News (https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/fda-green-lights-seasons-updated-mrna-covid-vaccines).
Episode 164: Only the Beginning
(2024-08-22) Dall, Chris; Osterholm, Michael
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. Use of COVID-19 Vaccines in the United States: Interim Clinical Considerations, CDC (https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/covid-19/clinical-considerations/covid-19-vaccines-us.html); CIDRAP Mpox News (https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/mpox)
Episode 163: COVID-19 & H5N1: What's Going On?
(2024-08-08) Dall, Chris; Osterholm, Michael
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.
Episode 162: Class is Not Dismissed
(2024-07-25) Dall, Chris; Osterholm, Michael
In "Class is Not Dismissed," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall review the latest trends in COVID-19 and discuss new human cases of H5N1 influenza. Dr. Osterholm also answers an ID Query on Paxlovid eligibility and shares his perspective on timing the next dose of COVID-19 vaccine. Risk of long COVID has ebbed during pandemic, mostly thanks to vaccines, new data reveal, CIDRAP News (https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/risk-long-covid-has-ebbed-during-pandemic-mostly-thanks-vaccines-new-data-reveal); How a hotel convention became ground zero for this deadly bacteria, PBS News (https://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/how-a-hotel-convention-became-ground-zero-for-this-deadly-bacteria)
Episode 161: What's Going On and Why Does it Matter?
(2024-07-11) Dall, Chris; Osterholm, Michael
In "What's Going On and Why Does it Matter?," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the SARS-CoV-2 wastewater surveillance data, the H5N1 influenza outbreak in dairy cattle, and a CDC Health Alert on dengue virus. Increased Risk of Dengue Virus Infections in the United States, Health Alert Network, CDC (https://emergency.cdc.gov/han/2024/han00511.asp); Dr. Joseph Goldberger & the War on Pellagra, Office of NIH History & Stetten Museum, National Institutes of Health (https://history.nih.gov/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=8883184); Joseph Goldberger's Filth Parties, Sam Kean, Science History Institute (https://www.sciencehistory.org/stories/magazine/joseph-goldbergers-filth-parties/)
Episode 160: The H5N1 Response
(2024-06-27) Dall, Chris; Osterholm, Michael
In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the U.S. response to H5N1 cases in dairy cattle, the latest long COVID research, and a recent New York Times article on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic. Long-term health effects of COVID-19: disability and function following SARS-CoV-2 infection, National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/27756/long-term-health-effects-of-covid-19-disability-and-function); A critical analysis of the evidence for the SARS-CoV-2 origin hypotheses, Alwine et al., Journal of Virology (https://journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/jvi.00365-23); 'I am a homosexual. I am a psychiatrist': how Dr. Anonymous changed history, Jillian Eugenios, NBC News (https://www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcna26836)
Episode 159: Uncharted Territory
(2024-06-13) Dall, Chris; Osterholm, Michael
In "Uncharted Territory," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall cover the latest H5N1 news and updates to the COVID-19 vaccine formulation. Dr. Osterholm also discusses how this summer's weather may impact mosquito and tick populations, and answers an ID query on culling dairy cows. CDC Reports A(H5N1) Ferret Study Results, CDC (https://www.cdc.gov/bird-flu/spotlights/ferret-study-results.html); FDA panel supports switch to JN.1 for fall COVID vaccines, CIDRAP News (https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/fda-panel-supports-switch-jn1-fall-covid-vaccines); Long-Term Health Effects of COVID-19: Disability and Function Following SARS-CoV-2 Infection, National Academies (https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/27756/long-term-health-effects-of-covid-19-disability-and-function); NOAA predicts above-normal 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, NOAA (https://www.noaa.gov/news-release/noaa-predicts-above-normal-2024-atlantic-hurricane-season)