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In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the JN.1 variant, the rising levels of SARS-CoV-2 in wastewater, and the low uptake of the COVID-19, RSV, and influenza vaccines. Dr. Osterholm also shares his thoughts on hospital capacity issues in the U.S. and shares the latest "This Week in Public Health History" segment. Support this podcast
In "A Seasonless Virus," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the latest COVID-19 trends in the U.S. and around the world, provide an update on influenza and RSV activity, and review two recent studies on long COVID. Dr. Osterholm also answers a listener question on fomite transmission of SARS-CoV-2 and celebrates a recent event in public health history. Report underscores financial pressure of long COVID on families (CIDRAP News) 5% of COVID-infected US veterans still had symptoms up to 1 year later (CIDRAP News) SARS-CoV-2 disease severity and transmission efficiency is increase...
In "The Hospital Capacity Crisis," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the state of the pandemic in the U.S. and around the world, the reclassification of the BA.2.86 variant as a variant of interest, and the surge in pediatric pneumonia hospitalizations in China. Dr. Osterholm also provides an update on influenza and RSV in the U.S. and shares a moment of joy from one of our listeners. Update on SARS-CoV-2 Variant BA.2.86 Being Tracked by CDC Free at-home COVID tests Can’t Think, Can’t Remember: More Americans Say They’re in a Cognitive Fog (Francesca Paris, New York Times...
In "A Slow Motion Tsunami," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the state of the pandemic in the U.S. and around the world, the latest data on influenza and RSV, and potential funding cuts to a federal HIV program. Dr. Osterholm also answers two ID Queries and shares his thoughts on the importance of antimicrobial resistance awareness. Superbugs & You Podcast Isolated and Lonely in a Nursing Home During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic: A Deadly Combination for My Mom (Debra Goff, Clinical Infectious Disease) Sara Josephine Baker (Harvard Square Library)
In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss national and international COVID trends, the low uptake in the latest COVID vaccine, and share thoughts about which infectious agents have pandemic potential. Dr. Osterholm also answers an ID query about influenza vaccination and shares a moment of joy from one of our listeners.