The Gist Endemic Is Less Polemic Than An Epidemic
Sep 6, 2024
Katelyn Jetelina, a prominent epidemiologist and author of the Your Local Epidemiologist Substack, joins to discuss the current state of COVID-19. She assesses its shift from a pandemic to an endemic and the implications for public health. The conversation highlights the importance of vaccinations, the changing public perception of risk, and the continuing vigilance required. Additionally, they touch on related societal issues, including the rising concerns about vaccine-preventable diseases and the ethical considerations in environmental health.
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Intro
00:00 • 6min
COVID's Transition: From Pandemic to Endemic
05:41 • 14min
Vaccine Resurgence and Public Perception
19:20 • 6min
Navigating the Complexity of COVID-19 and Environmental Ethics
25:11 • 5min
Navigating Settler Colonialism and Conflict Discourse
30:19 • 6min
Nostalgia and Nutrition: The Kudos Conundrum
36:23 • 5min