Pien Huang

Pien Huang, an NPR public health correspondent specializing in vaccine policy, discusses significant changes within the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). Recently, all experienced members were replaced with new ones, raising alarms about misinformation in vaccine discussions. She shares insights from the committee's first meeting, highlighting debates over vaccine safety, including concerns about thimerosal, and the implications for public trust. Huang emphasizes the risks of politicizing vaccine recommendations and its impact on public health.

Pien Huang, health correspondent for NPR, dives into heat training strategies used by Olympians preparing for the Paris Olympics. She explains how acclimating to hot, humid conditions isn't just for elite athletes but can benefit military personnel and outdoor workers too. Pien discusses the physiological changes that happen during heat acclimatization and emphasizes the critical need for hydration. With climate change raising temperatures, she outlines important safety guidelines and stresses awareness of one’s own body during extreme heat.