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Is the pandemic actually over? It's complicated | Anthony Fauci

Sep 22, 2022

Join Dr. Anthony Fauci, an immunologist with decades of experience advising U.S. presidents, as he tackles the complexities of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. He discusses the dangers of misinformation and the pressing need for public health education. Fauci also weighs in on defining the end of the pandemic, current vaccination guidelines, and the importance of adaptability in health responses. Additionally, he shares his hopeful vision for the future of medicine and the potential for inspiring the next generation of scientists.

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Intro

2min

Defining the End of the Pandemic

4min

Current Vaccination Guidelines and Booster Recommendations

2min

Navigating Pandemic Realities

16min

Optimism for the Future of Science and Medicine

2min

Misinformation and Public Health: A Call to Action

4min

“Be spreaders of facts and truths,” says scientist and immunologist Dr. Anthony Fauci. Having advised seven US presidents on various disease outbreaks including COVID-19, he shares insights on the present and future of pandemics, backed up by decades of experience in public health. Hear him dive into the latest on protecting yourself from the virus, his unwavering faith in science, what he plans to do after retiring (or “rewiring”) -- and soak up some hard-won wisdom for the next generation. (This conversation, hosted by TED science curator David Biello, was part of an exclusive TED Membership event. Visit ted.com/membership to become a TED Member.)

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