<p>In "Our Light, Our Fight," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the remaking of the CDC's vaccine advisory group, ACIP, provide a updates on measles, H5N1, COVID-19, and mpox. Dr. Osterholm also shares a list of resources on how to get involved and "organize" around vaccine policy.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/viewpoint-rfks-reckless-firing-cdc-vaccine-advisors-not-supported-evidence">Viewpoint: RFK's reckless firing of CDC vaccine advisors not supported by evidence</a> (Vaccine Integrity Project Staff and Advisers)</p>
<p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/mpox">CIDRAP mpox news updates</a> (CIDRAP)</p>
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<p><strong>Resources to take action:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://www.voicesforvaccines.org/get-involved/">Voices for Vaccines</a></p>
<p><a href="https://familiesfightingflu.org/take-action/">Families Fighting Flu</a></p>
<p><a href="https://vaccinateyourfamily.org/get-involved/">Vaccinate Your Family</a></p>
<p><a href="https://shotatlife.org/take-action/">Shot@Life</a></p>
<p><a href="https://aspr.hhs.gov/MRC/Pages/index.aspx">Medical Reserve Corps</a></p>
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<p>Learn more about the <a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/vaccine-integrity-project">Vaccine Integrity Project</a></p>
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Episode 184: Fool's Gold: Reframing the Science
<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>
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Episode 183: Time to Organize
<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>
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Episode 182: The Vaccine Confidence Crisis
<p>In "The Vaccine Confidence Crisis," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss measles cases in the United States, the latest COVID vaccine news, and the launch of CIDRAP's Vaccine Integrity Project. </p>
<p>Learn more about the <a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/vaccine-integrity-project">Vaccine Integrity Project</a></p>
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Episode 181: Public Health Policy Is Political
<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>
<p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/studies-1-7-us-working-age-adults-report-long-covid-heaviest-burden-poor">Studies: 1 in 7 US working-age adults report long COVID, with heaviest burden on the poor</a> (CIDRAP)</p>
<p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/10/well/covid-long-term-health-damage.html">A Clearer Picture of Covid’s Lasting Effects on the Body</a> (NYT, paywall)</p>
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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.
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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