COVID-19 Miniseries Episode 71: Mayo Clinic Q&A - Ramping up COVID-19 Vaccination Rate in Race Against Virus

05/07/21 • 18 min

Mayo Clinic Talks

This episode is shared from Mayo Clinic Q&A and was recorded in May 2021.

To claim credit visit: https://ce.mayo.edu/covid19podcast

Guest: Gregory A. Poland, M.D. (@drgregpoland)

Host: DeeDee Stiepan (@deedeestiepan)

COVID-19 cases are falling in the U.S. because 245 million doses of one of the available COVID-19 vaccines have been administered, according to Dr. Gregory Poland, an infectious diseases expert and head of Mayo Clinic's Vaccine Research Group. "But at the same time, there are still people who need more information about the safety and the value of getting a COVID-19 vaccine," says Dr. Poland.

While still hopeful, Dr. Poland says he's concerned herd immunity won't be reached in the U.S. through vaccination. And that will mean more tragic deaths due to COVID-19 infection.

"My guess is, because we're such an interconnected global community until everybody's safe, none of us are safe. And we're going to likely see continued circulation of the virus, and that virus will seek out whoever is not immune," says Dr. Poland.

In this Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast, Dr. Poland also addresses when we will need COVID-19 vaccine boosters will be needed and the latest on masking guidelines from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Plus, he will provide an update on COVID-19 treatments and how to handle those who want to visit a newborn baby.

AskMayoExpert COVID-19 Resources: https://askmayoexpert.mayoclinic.org/navigator/COVID-19

Connect with the Mayo Clinic’s School of Continuous Professional Development online at https://ce.mayo.edu/ or on Twitter @MayoMedEd.

This episode is shared from Mayo Clinic Q&A and was recorded in May 2021.

To claim credit visit: https://ce.mayo.edu/covid19podcast

Guest: Gregory A. Poland, M.D. (@drgregpoland)

Host: DeeDee Stiepan (@deedeestiepan)

While still hopeful, Dr. Poland says he's concerned herd immunity won't be reached in the U.S. through vaccination. And that will mean more tragic deaths due to COVID-19 infection.

AskMayoExpert COVID-19 Resources: https://askmayoexpert.mayoclinic.org/navigator/COVID-19

Connect with the Mayo Clinic’s School of Continuous Professional Development online at https://ce.mayo.edu/ or on Twitter @MayoMedEd.

Previous Episode

Regenerative Medicine Edition Ep.2: Between Hype and Hope – What’s Really Possible?

To claim credit for this episode, visit: www.ce.mayo.edu/regmedonline

Guest: Dennis Wigle, M.D., Ph.D. (@DrWigle)

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. (@ChutkaMD)

Regenerative Medicine has some amazing capabilities and in the near future, it’s likely to significantly change how we practice medicine. It faces some challenges in educating both the medical community as well as the general public regarding its current realistic capabilities. There are many unsubstantiated claims made by practitioners to the public regarding the benefits of regenerative medicine therapy. We’ll discuss how the true potential of regenerative medicine is conveyed to both clinicians and the public with Dr. Dennis Wigle, a thoracic surgeon and chair of the Division of General Thoracic Surgery at the Mayo Clinic. We’ll discuss some of the common misperceptions of regenerative medicine and how a consultation service can educate both the public and medical community regarding the benefits of regenerative medicine.

Specific topics discussed:

How to provide education to the public and the medical community
When and why the regenerative consultation service was formed
How the regenerative medicine consultation service works
Common misperceptions community regarding the realistic benefits of regenerative medicine

Additional resources:

For more information about Mayo Clinic’s Regenerative Medicine Consult Service, visit: https://www.mayo.edu/research/centers-programs/center-regenerative-medicine/patient-care/regenerative-medicine-consult-service

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Connect with the Mayo Clinic’s School of Continuous Professional Development online at https://ce.mayo.edu/ or on Twitter @MayoMedEd.

Next Episode

What You Need to Know About Eustachian Tubes and Tonsils

Guest: Laura J. Orvidas, M.D.

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. (@ChutkaMD)

Tonsils and eustachian tubes often get taken for granted until they cause problems. Eustachian tube dysfunction is quite common and usually resolves on its own, however some patients will develop recurrent eustachian tube dysfunction and it can result in recurrent episodes of otitis media, especially in children. Although recurrent tonsillitis used to be the most common indication for tonsillectomy, more children are having this procedure for disordered breathing conditions, such as obstructive sleep apnea. In this episode, we’ll discuss disorders of the eustachian tube and tonsils with Laura J. Orvidas, M.D., an otolaryngologist at the Mayo Clinic.

Specific topics discussed:

Purpose of the eustachian tube
Definition of eustachian tube dysfunction
Physical exam findings of eustachian tube dysfunction
Recurrent eustachian tube dysfunction in children and potential for recurrent episodes of otitis media
When pressure equalization tubes are indicated
Relationship between pharyngitis and tonsillitis
Viral versus bacterial causes of tonsillitis
How to suspect a peritonsillar abscess
Indications for tonsillectomy
Management of tonsil stones

Connect with the Mayo Clinic’s School of Continuous Professional Development online at https://ce.mayo.edu/ or on Twitter @MayoMedEd.