Osterholm Update

<p>In this mini episode, Dr. Osterholm compares the dynamics of the pandemic this Thanksgiving to last year, and what factors to consider when making Thanksgiving plans.</p> <p>Email us your questions: <a href="mailto:OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu">OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu</a></p> <p>Donate for CIDRAP&#039;s 20th anniversary: <a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/donate">https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/donate</a></p>

<p>In this episode, Dr. Osterholm explains what the rise in number of breakthrough infections really means, the importance of booster doses, and how to feel empowered to make a safe Thanksgiving decision based on personal and community risk.</p> <p>Mike&#039;s Beautiful Place: <a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/mikes-beautiful-place-taiwan">https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/mikes-beautiful-place-taiwan</a></p> <p>Email us your questions: <a href="mailto:OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu">OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu</a></p> <p>Donate for CIDRAP&#039;s 20th anniversary: <a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/donate">https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/donate</a></p>

<p>In today&#039;s episode, Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the surge of cases in Europe and what it could mean for the rest of the world, the importance of vaccinations and booster doses, COVID-19 cases in deer, and making Thanksgiving plans while remaining COVID-conscious.</p> <p>Email us your questions: <a href="mailto:OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu">OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu</a></p> <p>Evin&#039;s beautiful place: <a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/evins-beautiful-place">https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/evins-beautiful-place</a></p> <p>Donate for CIDRAP&#039;s 20th anniversary: <a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/donate">https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/donate</a></p> <p>Listen to season 2 of Superbugs and You: <a href="https://link.chtbl.com/superbugs">https://link.chtbl.com/superbugs</a></p>

<p>In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss the international state of the pandemic, the unpredictability of events to come in the US, recent vaccine data, a COVID query on &quot;mix and match&quot; booster doses, and the approval of the Pfizer vaccine in 5-11 year olds.</p> <p>Email us your questions: <a href="mailto:OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu">OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu</a></p> <p>Inside the Pandemic: A candid conversation with Dr. Michael Osterholm and Andy Slavitt: <a href="https://umf.formstack.com/forms/InsideThePandemic">https://umf.formstack.com/forms/InsideThePandemic</a></p> <p>Listen to season 2 of Superbugs and You: <a href="https://link.chtbl.com/superbugs">https://link.chtbl.com/superbugs</a></p>

<p>In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss what it means to be susceptible to COVID-19, the extent of protection provided by vaccinations and natural immunity, the implications this has for breakthrough infections, and the need for booster doses and vaccinations in children. </p> <p>Listen to season 2 of Superbugs and You: <a href="https://link.chtbl.com/superbugs">https://link.chtbl.com/superbugs</a></p> <p>COVID Controversies Webinar: Debating COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters: Public Health Strategy:<br /> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGlE9A-ylpk">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGlE9A-ylpk</a></p> <p>Anita&#039;s Beautiful Place: <a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/anitas-beautiful-place">https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/anitas-beautiful-place</a></p>

<p>This week, Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the state of the pandemic in the UK, Russia, and Japan, and what this could mean for the US, as well as the rise in cases in Northern US states, the new recommendations on booster doses, and communication surrounding vaccine mandates.</p> <p>Email us your questions at <a href="mailto:OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu">OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu</a> </p> <p>Tiffany&#039;s Beautiful Place: <a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/tiffanys-beautiful-place">https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/tiffanys-beautiful-place</a></p> <p>&quot;Even-Though Risk Communication&quot; by Peter Sandman and Jody Lanard: <a href="http://psandman.com/col/Corona57.htm">http://psandman.com/col/Corona57.htm</a></p> <p>Donate now for CIDRAP&#039;s 20th anniversary: <a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/donate">https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/donate</a></p> <p>Browse the podcast and CIDRAP merchandise store: <a href="https://www.mnalumnimarket.com/collections/cidrap?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=CIDRAPpodcast&amp;utm_content=CIDRAP">https://www.mnalumnimarket.com/collections/cidrap?utm_source=website&amp;ut…</a></p>

<p>In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss the decline in global cases, the effect of boosters on the trajectory of the pandemic, and the recently released CIDRAP viewpoint on respiratory protection.</p> <p>Bags of Gratitude: <a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/bags-of-gratitude">https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/bags-of-gratitude</a></p> <p>Cecilia&#039;s Beautiful Place: <a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/cecelias-beautiful-place-photo">https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/cecelias-beautiful-place-photo</a></p> <p>Email us your questions at <a href="mailto:OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu">OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu</a> </p> <p>Donate now for CIDRAP&#039;s 20th anniversary: <a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/donate">https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/donate</a></p>

<p>This week, Dr. Osterholm offers his perspective on COVID mitigation strategies in schools, the new antiviral drug molnupiravir, the unpredictability of the upcoming flu season, and optimism after receiving his booster shot.</p> <p>Email us your questions at <a href="mailto:OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu">OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu</a> </p> <p>From &#039;heroes to villains&#039;: Why this Covid surge is different for health care workers:<br /> <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/health-care-workers-went-heroes-villains-rcna2559">https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/health-care-workers-went-heroes-vi…</a></p> <p>Transcript available here: <a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/ep-72-transcript">https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/ep-72-transcript</a></p> <p>Donate now for CIDRAP&#039;s 20th anniversary: <a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/donate">https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/donate</a></p>

<p>In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the CDC’s new booster recommendation and international booster recommendations, the struggle to protect our children from COVID in schools, and recently published studies on respiratory protection.</p> <p>Email us your questions at <a href="mailto:OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu">OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu</a> </p> <p>Donate now for CIDRAP&#039;s 20th anniversary: <a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/donate">https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/donate</a></p> <p>These Hard Days YouTube video: <a href="https://youtu.be/3aXJyXadLcU">https://youtu.be/3aXJyXadLcU</a></p> <p>View photos of Steph&#039;s beautiful places:<br /> <a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/stephs-beautiful-places">https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/stephs-beautiful-places</a></p>

<p>In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the uncertain future of the pandemic in the U.S. and abroad, the FDA Advisory Committee&#039;s new recommendation on booster doses, and vaccinations and cases in children.</p> <p>Email us your questions at <a href="mailto:OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu">OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu</a> </p> <p>View photos of Mike&#039;s beautiful places and things:<br /> <a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/mikes-beautiful-places-and-photos">https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/mikes-beautiful-places-and-photos</a></p>