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Osterholm Update

Osterholm Update

Written by: CIDRAP
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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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  • Episode 201: The Twilight Zone of Immunization

    Episode 201: The Twilight Zone of Immunization
    Jan 29 2026

    In "The Twilight Zone of Immunization," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss recent comments from CDC officials about measles, the US withdrawal from the WHO, and the latest mpox news. Dr. Osterholm also shares an update on this winter respiratory virus season and discusses the challenges that families are facing in accessing healthcare amid immigration enforcement surges in Minnesota.

    Minnesota residents delay medical care for fear of encountering ICE (CIDRAP)

    Press Release: CIDRAP launches new partnerships to support independent, evidence-based vaccine information (CIDRAP)

    Resources for vaccine and public health advocacy:

    Voices for Vaccines

    Families Fighting Flu

    Vaccinate Your Family

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    Medical Reserve Corps

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  • Episode 200: A Moment Among Moments

    Episode 200: A Moment Among Moments
    Jan 15 2026

    In the 200th episode of the Osterholm Update, Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss recent changes to the childhood immunization schedule, the latest data on this year's influenza season, and an update on CIDRAP's Vaccine Integrity Project. Osterholm Update producers Dr. Sydney Redepenning and Elise Holmes also join to discuss this milestone episode and reflect on how the podcast has evolved over the years.

    CMS to stop requiring states to report childhood vaccination levels (Liz Szabo, CIDRAP News)

    U.S. vaccination rates are plunging. Look up where your school stands (Weber et al., The Washington Post)

    Resources for vaccine and public health advocacy:

    Voices for Vaccines

    Families Fighting Flu

    Vaccinate Your Family

    Shot@Life

    Medical Reserve Corps

    Learn more about the Vaccine Integrity Project

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  • Episode 199: Flu Takes Charge

    Episode 199: Flu Takes Charge
    Jan 2 2026

    In "Flu Takes Charge" Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall give us an update on the emerging flu season, Dr. Osterholm covers a new poll that shows fewer Americans are willing to recommend the MMR vaccine, and we'll hear about the Vaccine Integrity Project's latest video.

    Protecting Vaccine Integrity in 2025: Evidence, Access, and Public Trust

    Resources for vaccine and public health advocacy:

    Voices for Vaccines

    Families Fighting Flu

    Vaccinate Your Family

    Shot@Life

    Medical Reserve Corps

    Learn more about the Vaccine Integrity Project

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