Osterholm Update

<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.&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/antimicrobial-stewardship/superbugs-you">CIDRAP Superbugs &amp; You Podcast</a></p> <p>Follow us on <a href="https://bsky.app/">Bluesky</a>: Dr. Michael Osterholm (<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/mtosterholm.bsky.social">@mtosterholm.bsky.social</a>) and CIDRAP (<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/cidrap.bsky.social">cidrap.bsky.social</a>)</p> <p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/newsletter">Sign up for CIDRAP's daily newsletter</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/osterholm-update-covid-19"><strong>MORE EPISODES</strong></a>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/support-cidrap"><strong>SUPPORT THIS PODCAST</strong></a></p>

<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> <p><a href="https://www.cdc.gov/pertussis/vaccines/index.html">CDC Pertussis Vaccine Guidelines</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/antimicrobial-stewardship/superbugs-you">CIDRAP Superbugs &amp; You Podcast</a></p> <p>Follow us on <a href="https://bsky.app/">Bluesky</a>: Dr. Michael Osterholm (<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/mtosterholm.bsky.social">@mtosterholm.bsky.social</a>) and CIDRAP (<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/cidrap.bsky.social">cidrap.bsky.social</a>)</p> <p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/newsletter">Sign up for CIDRAP's daily newsletter</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/osterholm-update-covid-19"><strong>MORE EPISODES</strong></a>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/support-cidrap"><strong>SUPPORT THIS PODCAST</strong></a></p>

<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> <p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/newsletter">Sign up for CIDRAP's daily newsletter</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/osterholm-update-covid-19"><strong>MORE EPISODES</strong></a>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/support-cidrap"><strong>SUPPORT THIS PODCAST</strong></a></p>

<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> (Stephanie Soucheray, <em>CIDRAP News</em>)</p> <p><a href="https://journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/mbio.00137-15">Transmission of Ebola viruses: what we know and what we do not know</a> (Michael Osterholm et al., <em>mBio</em>)</p> <p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/newsletter">Sign up for CIDRAP's daily newsletter</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/newsletter">Sign up for CIDRAP's daily newsletter</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/osterholm-update-covid-19"><strong>MORE EPISODES</strong></a>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/support-cidrap"><strong>SUPPORT THIS PODCAST</strong></a></p>

<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.&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://www.covidtests.gov/">COVIDTests.gov</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/covid-19-reinfection-ups-risk-long-covid-new-data-show">COVID-19 reinfection ups risk of long COVID, new data show</a> (Jim Wappes, <em>CIDRAP News</em>)</p> <p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/study-sheds-new-light-severe-covids-long-term-brain-impacts">Study sheds new light on severe COVID's long-term brain impacts</a> (Lisa Schnirring, <em>CIDRAP News</em>)</p> <p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/common-diabetes-drug-linked-lower-rate-long-covid">Common diabetes drug linked to lower rate of long COVID</a> (Stephanie Soucheray, <em>CIDRAP News</em>)</p> <p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/newsletter">Sign up for CIDRAP's daily newsletter</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/osterholm-update-covid-19"><strong>MORE EPISODES</strong></a>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/support-cidrap"><strong>SUPPORT THIS PODCAST</strong></a></p>

<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> <p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/evidence-growing-covid-antivirals-cut-poor-outcomes-long-covid-experts-say">Evidence growing for COVID antivirals to cut poor outcomes, long COVID, experts say</a> (<em>CIDRAP News</em>)</p> <p><a href="https://www.foreignaffairs.com/united-states/world-not-ready-next-pandemic">The world is not ready for the next pandemic</a> (Michael Osterholm &amp; Mark Olshaker, <em>Foreign Affairs</em>)</p> <p><a href="https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/covid-19/clinical-considerations/interim-considerations-us.html">Interim clinical considerations for use of COVID-19 vaccines in the United States</a> (CDC)</p> <p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/newsletter">Sign up for CIDRAP's daily newsletter</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/osterholm-update-covid-19"><strong>MORE EPISODES</strong></a>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/support-cidrap"><strong>SUPPORT THIS PODCAST</strong></a></p>

<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.&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://www.foreignaffairs.com/united-states/world-not-ready-next-pandemic">The world is not ready for the next pandemic</a> (Michael Osterholm &amp; Mark Olshaker, <em>Foreign Affairs</em>)</p> <p><a href="https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/covid-19/clinical-considerations/interim-considerations-us.html">Interim clinical considerations for use of COVID-19 vaccines in the United States</a> (CDC)</p> <p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/newsletter">Sign up for CIDRAP's daily newsletter</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/osterholm-update-covid-19"><strong>MORE EPISODES</strong></a>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/support-cidrap"><strong>SUPPORT THIS PODCAST</strong></a></p>

<p>In this addendum to Episode 164, Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the approval of the 2024-2025 mRNA COVID-19 vaccines.&nbsp;</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> <p>Listen to <em>Episode 164: Only the Beginning</em> <a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/episode-164-only-beginning">here</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/newsletter">Sign up for CIDRAP's daily newsletter</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/osterholm-update-covid-19"><strong>MORE EPISODES</strong></a>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/support-cidrap"><strong>SUPPORT THIS PODCAST</strong></a></p>

<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> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/covid-19/clinical-considerations/covid-19-vaccines-us.html">Use of COVID-19 Vaccines in the United States: Interim Clinical Considerations</a> (CDC)</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/mpox">CIDRAP Mpox News</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/newsletter">Sign up for CIDRAP's daily newsletter</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/osterholm-update-covid-19"><strong>MORE EPISODES</strong></a>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/support-cidrap"><strong>SUPPORT THIS PODCAST</strong></a></p>

<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.&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/newsletter">Sign up for CIDRAP's daily newsletter</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/osterholm-update-covid-19"><strong>MORE EPISODES</strong></a>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/support-cidrap"><strong>SUPPORT THIS PODCAST</strong></a></p>

<p>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.</p> <p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/risk-long-covid-has-ebbed-during-pandemic-mostly-thanks-vaccines-new-data-reveal">Risk of long COVID has ebbed during pandemic, mostly thanks to vaccines, new data reveal</a> (CIDRAP News)</p> <p><a href="https://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/how-a-hotel-convention-became-ground-zero-for-this-deadly-bacteria">How a hotel convention became ground zero for this deadly bacteria</a> (PBS News)</p> <p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/newsletter">Sign up for CIDRAP's daily newsletter</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/osterholm-update-covid-19"><strong>MORE EPISODES</strong></a>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/support-cidrap"><strong>SUPPORT THIS PODCAST</strong></a></p>

<p>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.&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://emergency.cdc.gov/han/2024/han00511.asp">Increased Risk of Dengue Virus Infections in the United States</a> (Health Alert Network, <em>CDC</em>)</p> <p><a href="https://history.nih.gov/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=8883184">Dr. Joseph Goldberger &amp; the War on Pellagra</a> (Office of NIH History &amp; Stetten Museum, <em>National Institutes of Health</em>)</p> <p><a href="https://www.sciencehistory.org/stories/magazine/joseph-goldbergers-filth-parties/">Joseph Goldberger’s Filth Parties</a> (Sam Kean, <em>Science History Institute</em>)</p> <p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/newsletter">Sign up for CIDRAP's daily newsletter</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/osterholm-update-covid-19"><strong>MORE EPISODES</strong></a>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/support-cidrap"><strong>SUPPORT THIS PODCAST</strong></a></p>

<p>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.</p> <p><a href="https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/27756/long-term-health-effects-of-covid-19-disability-and-function">Long-term health effects of COVID-19: disability and function following SARS-CoV-2 infection</a> (National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine)</p> <p><a href="https://journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/jvi.00365-23">A critical analysis of the evidence for the SARS-CoV-2 origin hypotheses</a> (Alwine et al., <em>Journal of Virology</em>)</p> <p><a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcna26836">'I am a homosexual. I am a psychiatrist': how Dr. Anonymous changed history</a> (Jillian Eugenios, <em>NBC News</em>)</p> <p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/newsletter">Sign up for CIDRAP's daily newsletter</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/osterholm-update-covid-19"><strong>MORE EPISODES</strong></a>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/support-cidrap"><strong>SUPPORT THIS PODCAST</strong></a></p>

<p>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.&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://www.cdc.gov/bird-flu/spotlights/ferret-study-results.html?CDC_AAref_Val=https://www.cdc.gov/flu/avianflu/spotlights/2023-2024/ferret-study-results.htm">CDC Reports A(H5N1) Ferret Study Results</a> (CDC)</p> <p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/fda-panel-supports-switch-jn1-fall-covid-vaccines">FDA panel supports switch to JN.1 for fall COVID vaccines</a> (CIDRAP News)</p> <p><a href="https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/27756/long-term-health-effects-of-covid-19-disability-and-function">Long-Term Health Effects of COVID-19: Disability and Function Following SARS-CoV-2 Infection</a> (National Academies)</p> <p><a href="https://www.noaa.gov/news-release/noaa-predicts-above-normal-2024-atlantic-hurricane-season">NOAA predicts above-normal 2024 Atlantic hurricane season</a> (NOAA)</p> <p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/support-cidrap">SUPPORT THIS PODCAST</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/newsletter">Sign up for CIDRAP's daily newsletter</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/osterholm-update-covid-19">MORE EPISODES</a>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>In "An Unfolding Saga," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the latest H5N1, COVID-19, and measles news. Dr. Osterholm also answers an ID query on influenza and shares the latest "This Week in Public Health History" segment.&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/avian-influenza-bird-flu/study-confirms-infection-mice-fed-h5n1-contaminated-raw-milk">Study confirms infection in mice fed H5N1-contaminated raw milk</a> (CIDRAP News)</p> <p><a href="https://erictopol.substack.com/p/akiko-iwasaki-the-immunology-of-covid">Akiko Iwasaki &amp; Eric Topol Interview: The Immunology of Covid and the Future</a> (Ground Truths)</p> <p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/newsletter">Sign up for CIDRAP's daily newsletter</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/osterholm-update-covid-19">MORE EPISODES</a>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/support-cidrap">SUPPORT THIS PODCAST</a></p>

<p>In "Lungs &amp; Udders," Dr. Osterholm provides updates on H5N1 influenza, COVID-19, and mpox. He also shares his thoughts on a recent WHO report about airborne transmission and a study on the use of a diabetes drug to treat COVID-19.</p> <p><a href="https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(24)00244-7/fulltext">Airborne pathogens: controlling words won’t control transmission</a> (Greenhalgh et al., <em>The Lancet</em>)</p> <p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/newsletter">Sign up for CIDRAP's daily newsletter</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/osterholm-update-covid-19">MORE EPISODES</a>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/support-cidrap">SUPPORT THIS PODCAST</a></p>

<p>In "H5N1: An Impending Crisis," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the spread of H5N1 avian influenza in US<br>dairy cows, cover the latest COVID-19 trends, review two articles on long COVID, and answers a listener question about the safety of raw milk and other dairy products. Dr. Osterholm also shares a timely "This Week in Public Health History" segment and interviews the final two members of the podcast team.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://www.statnews.com/2024/04/25/h5n1-bird-flu-cows-outbreak-likely-widespread/">Early tests of H5N1 prevalence in milk suggest U.S. bird flu outbreak in cows is widespread</a> (<em>STAT, subscription may be required</em>)</p> <p><a href="https://www.statnews.com/2024/04/24/h5n1-bird-flu-vaccine-preparedness/">Massive amounts of H5N1 vaccine would be needed if there’s a bird flu pandemic. Can we make enough?</a> (<em>STAT, subscription may be required</em>)</p> <p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/long-covid-patients-more-likely-report-psychiatric-symptoms-cost-barriers-therapy">Long-COVID patients more likely to report psychiatric symptoms, cost barriers to therapy</a> (<em>CIDRAP News</em>)</p> <p><a href="https://www.thelancet.com/journals/laninf/article/PIIS1473-3099(24)00171-3/fulltext">The persistence of SARS-CoV-2 in tissues and its association with long COVID symptoms: a cross-sectional cohort study in China</a> (<em>Lancet Infectious Diseases</em>)</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/newsletter">Sign up for CIDRAP's daily newsletter</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/antimicrobial-stewardship/superbugs-you">Superbugs &amp; You podcast</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/osterholm-update">More episodes</a></p> <p><a href="cidrap.umn.edu/support">Support this podcast</a></p> <ul>&nbsp;</ul>

<p>In "Brighter Days Ahead," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the latest national and international COVID trends, recent research on long COVID, and measles cases in the U.S. Dr. Osterholm also shares the latest "This Week in Public Health History" segment and interviews two members of the podcast team.</p> <p>Please fill out our <a href="https://redcap.ahc.umn.edu/redcap/surveys/?s=DKAXDYKTDXCN4HLT">Listener Feedback Survey</a>!</p> <p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/three-studies-spotlight-long-term-burden-covid-us-adults">Three studies spotlight long-term burden of COVID in US adults</a> (Van Beusekom, <em>CIDRAP News</em>)</p> <p><a href="https://www.science.org/content/article/long-covid-trials-aim-clear-lingering-virus-help-patients-need">Lessons in persistence: new long COVID trials aim to clear lingering virus—and help patients in dire need</a> (Couzin-Frankel, <em>Science</em>)</p> <p><a href="https://www.economist.com/graphic-detail/coronavirus-excess-deaths-estimates">The pandemic’s true death toll</a> (<em>The Economist</em>)</p> <p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/antimicrobial-stewardship/superbugs-you">Superbugs &amp; You podcast</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/osterholm-update">More episodes</a></p> <p><a href="cidrap.umn.edu/support">Support this podcast</a></p> <ul>&nbsp;</ul>

<p>In "H5N1 Uncertainty," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the latest national COVID trends, a recent study on Paxlovid, and H5N1 avian flu virus infection in cattle. Dr. Osterholm also shares the latest "This Week in Public Health History" segment and interviews two members of the podcast team.</p> <p>Please fill out our <a href="https://redcap.ahc.umn.edu/redcap/surveys/?s=DKAXDYKTDXCN4HLT">Listener Feedback Survey</a>!</p> <p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/swedish-study-suggests-link-between-long-covid-and-severity-illness">Swedish study suggests link between long COVID and severity of illness</a>&nbsp;(Stephanie Soucheray,&nbsp;<em>CIDRAP News</em>)</p> <p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/study-long-covid-affects-8-those-covid-19-more-common-women">Study: long COVID affects 8% of those with COVID-19, is more common in women</a> (Stephanie Soucheray,&nbsp;<em>CIDRAP News</em>)</p> <p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/new-neurologic-issues-less-likely-after-severe-covid-flu-research-suggests">New neurologic issues less likely after severe COVID than flu, research suggests</a> (Mary Van Beusekom,&nbsp;<em>CIDRAP News</em>)</p> <p><a href="https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2309003">Nirmatrelvir for vaccinated or unvaccinated adult outpatients with COVID-19</a> (Hammond et al.,&nbsp;<em>New England Journal of Medicine</em>)</p> <p><a href="https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMe2402224">Treating acute COVID-19 — final chapters still unwritten</a> (Gandhi &amp; Hirsch,&nbsp;<em>New England Journal of Medicine</em>)</p> <p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/osterholm-update">More episodes</a></p> <p><a href="cidrap.umn.edu/support">Support this podcast</a></p>

<p>In "Good News in a COVID-Indifferent World," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the national and international COVID trends, the latest research on long COVID, and antibiotic-resistant <em>Shigella</em>. Dr. Osterholm also shares the latest "This Week in Public Health History" segment and interviews members of the podcast team.&nbsp;</p> <ul> <a href="https://doi.org/10.1038/s41590-024-01754-8">Iron dysregulation and inflammatory stress erythropoiesis associates with long-term outcome of COVID-19</a> (Hanson et al.,&nbsp;<em>Nature Immunology</em>)<br> <a href="https://www.pewresearch.org/science/2024/03/07/how-americans-view-the-coronavirus-covid-19-vaccines-amid-declining-levels-of-concern/">How Americans view the coronavirus, COVID-19 vaccines amid declining levels of concern</a> (Tyson &amp; Pasquini,&nbsp;<em>Pew Research Center</em>)<br> <a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/antimicrobial-stewardship/spike-extensively-drug-resistant-shigella-cases-reported-uk-europe">Spike in extensively drug-resistant Shigella cases reported in UK, Europe</a> (Dall,&nbsp;<em>CIDRAP News</em>)<br> <a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/antimicrobial-stewardship/cdc-warns-increase-extensively-drug-resistant-shigellosis">CDC warns of increase in extensively drug-resistant shigellosis</a> (Dall,&nbsp;<em>CIDRAP News</em>)<br> <a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/antimicrobial-stewardship/superbugs-you">Superbugs &amp; You podcast</a> — new episode&nbsp;coming 3/26!<br> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/society/2020/may/26/last-iron-lung-paul-alexander-polio-coronavirus">The man in the iron lung</a> (McRobbie, <em>The Guardian</em>)<br> <a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/osterholm-update">More episodes</a><br> <a href="cidrap.umn.edu/support">Support this podcast</a> </ul>