Or at least the federal government is over spending money on it. Vox’s resident epidemiologist, Keren Landman, explains the end of the public health emergency.This episode was produced by Victoria Chamberlin, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Paul Robert Mounsey and Michael Raphael, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram.Transcript at vox.com/todayexplainedSupport Today, Explained by making a financial contribution to Vox! bit.ly/givepodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Keren Landman, a Vox senior reporter and former doctor, dives into the debate on antibacterial versus regular soap. They explore the effectiveness of different soaps, revealing that regular soap is often just as effective for everyday use. Keren discusses FDA regulations and concerns over antibacterial ingredients. The conversation also touches on broader cultural issues, including women's reproductive rights and shifts in societal attitudes towards health. It's an eye-opening discussion that blends hygiene with a look at contemporary social topics.

Keren Landman, Jason McLellan, and Barney Graham discuss the challenges of developing a vaccine for RSV, the impact of RSV on vulnerable populations, and the historical failures of RSV vaccines. They also explain the importance of the F protein, the process of developing a structure-based vaccine for RSV, and the successful testing of the vaccine in mice.

Surging cases, Paxlovid rebounds, and apathy everywhere. Vox’s Dr. Keren Landman explains how to navigate the do-it-yourself era of the pandemic.This episode was produced by Victoria Dominguez and Miles Bryan, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Paul Mounsey, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram.Transcript at vox.com/todayexplained  Support Today, Explained by making a financial contribution to Vox! bit.ly/givepodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Keren Landman, senior health reporter at Vox, discusses the increase in illnesses post-pandemic and whether it's due to perception or actual prevalence. She explores the prevalence of cold and flu viruses before and during COVID-19, the impact of reduced immunologic guard, and unresolved issues in healthcare policies contributing to widespread illness.