
Osterholm Update
CIDRAP
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 66: Thank You, Dr. Jena
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08/26/21 • 74 min
In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss the news of FDA granting full approval to the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, updates on booster doses and the rationale being considered, and the need for updated guidance as schools reopen.
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ASTM Standards for Face Coverings: https://www.astm.org/COVID-19/

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Episode 25: Ripple Effects
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09/24/20 • 14 min
In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss COVID-19 activity in the US as the country's death toll surpasses 200,000, where we're at with vaccines, the role of the CDC following its latest challenges, indirect downstream health impacts being caused by the pandemic, and advice for pet owners.
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Episode 3: Preparing For What's To Come
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04/08/20 • -1 min
In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss the COVID-19 situation in the US, the potential for subsequent waves of infection, racial and gender disparities in reported cases, and the use of masks by the public.

Time for Learning, Not Forgetting
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09/15/22 • -1 min
In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the state of the pandemic in the U.S. and around the world, the impact of COVID on the economy, and the new BA4/BA5 boosters. Dr. Osterholm also provides updates on monkeypox and polio and shares a beautiful place from one of our listeners.

A Positive Note
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11/10/22 • -1 min
In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the state of the pandemic in the U.S. and around the world, some positive news about COVID vaccines and treatments, and what COVID precautions Dr. Osterholm is taking while spending time with friends and family during this holiday season.

Episode 130: A Better Place
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05/04/23 • -1 min
In "A Better Place," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the state of the pandemic in the U.S. and around the world, the latest booster shot update from the FDA, and why the darkest days of the pandemic may be behind us. Dr. Osterholm also answers a COVID query on cardiac events following mRNA booster doses and shares a beautiful place from one of our listeners.

Episode 180: The April Fool's Tragedy
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04/03/25 • -1 min
In "The April Fool's Tragedy," Dr. Osterholm and guest host Dr. Cory Anderson discuss the devastating layoffs and funding cuts in public health that have unfolded over the past two weeks. Dr. Osterholm also shares the the latest news on the growing measles outbreak in Texas and answers an ID query about COVID lockdowns.
CDC clone site, rife with false vaccine claims, hosted by group previously led by HHS Secretary (InfoEpi Lab)

Episode 167: A Coronavirus Dance
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10/03/24 • -1 min
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.
COVID-19 reinfection ups risk of long COVID, new data show (Jim Wappes, CIDRAP News)
Study sheds new light on severe COVID's long-term brain impacts (Lisa Schnirring, CIDRAP News)
Common diabetes drug linked to lower rate of long COVID (Stephanie Soucheray, CIDRAP News)

Episode 22: Pregnancy in a Pandemic
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09/03/20 • -1 min
In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss herd immunity and the COVID-19 death toll, reports of more reinfections, what is known about pregnancy during the pandemic, and the critical need for data on vaccine safety and effectiveness before approval.
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How Our Brains Numb Us to COVID-19's Risks:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/covid-risks-stop-seeming-so-scary...

Episode 108: Living with COVID
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07/08/22 • -1 min
In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the state of the pandemic in the U.S. and internationally, the rise of the BA.5 subvariant, and what living with COVID currently looks like for Dr. Osterholm.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Osterholm Update have?
Osterholm Update currently has 191 episodes available.
What topics does Osterholm Update cover?
The podcast is about Podcasts and Science.
What is the most popular episode on Osterholm Update?
The episode title 'Episode 25: Ripple Effects' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Osterholm Update?
The average episode length on Osterholm Update is 45 minutes.
How often are episodes of Osterholm Update released?
Episodes of Osterholm Update are typically released every 8 days.
When was the first episode of Osterholm Update?
The first episode of Osterholm Update was released on Mar 24, 2020.
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