Osterholm Update

<p>In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss the state of the pandemic in the US and abroad, evolving data on vaccines and their effectiveness, and schools in the age of Delta.</p> <p>Email us your questions at <a href="mailto:OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu">OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu</a></p> <p>Listen to the standalone version of Mike&#039;s interview with Dr. Jena here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fIy3SBqdawo">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fIy3SBqdawo</a></p>

<p>In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss the news of FDA granting full approval to the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, updates on booster doses and the rationale being considered, and the need for updated guidance as schools reopen.</p> <p>Email us your questions at <a href="mailto:OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu">OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu</a></p> <p>View photos of Carl&#039;s beautiful place: <a href="https://adobe.ly/2juYXIb">https://adobe.ly/2juYXIb</a></p> <p>Corsi Box: <a href="https://www.texairfilters.com/a-variation-on-the-box-fan-with-merv-13-filter-air-cleaner/">https://www.texairfilters.com/a-variation-on-the-box-fan-with-merv-13-f…</a></p> <p>ASTM Standards for Face Coverings: <a href="https://www.astm.org/COVID-19/">https://www.astm.org/COVID-19/</a></p>

<p>In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss the national and international picture, the announcement of third booster doses in the US, and challenges that can be anticipated as schools reopen.</p> <p>Email us your questions at <a href="mailto:OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu">OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu</a></p> <p>Watch Rune&#039;s video of his beautiful place.The panoramic video shows the Møysalen mountain area, Vesterålen and Lofoten in northern Norway. The pictures are from one of the many beaches found in Lofoten: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMwsr3iw-18">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMwsr3iw-18</a></p>

<p>In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss major topics our listeners have been asking about, including vaccine effectiveness, herd immunity, masking, risks to children, and mandates.</p> <p>Email your questions: <a href="mailto:OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu">OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu</a></p> <p>References:<br /> Delta Is Bad News for Kids by Katherine J. Wu (The Atlantic): <a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2021/08/delta-variant-covid-children/619712/">https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2021/08/delta-variant-covid-…</a></p> <p>View Angela&#039;s (@MidModernMama) place of inspiration: <a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/place-inspiration-angela">https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/place-inspiration-angela</a></p>

<p>In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss the ebbs and flows of this pandemic, the latest Delta-driven activity, breakthrough cases, and considerations for effective respiratory protection.</p> <p>Email us your questions: <a href="mailto:OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu">OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu</a></p>

<p>In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss the Delta variant and the surge in cases in the US, the new CDC recommendation for masking among vaccinated people, and answer a COVID query on breakthrough cases.</p> <p>View a photo of Christian&#039;s beautiful place here: <a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/beautiful-place-christian-high-uintas-wilderness">https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/beautiful-place-christian-high-uintas-wilder…</a></p>

<p>In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and guest host Cory Anderson discuss the global and national impact of the delta variant, address misinformation about vaccines, discuss mixed messaging that has challenged public health, and answer a listener question about seasonality.</p> <p>Email us your questions: <a href="mailto:OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu">OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu</a></p>

<p>In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss our uncertain future with this virus, the patchwork of activity at the global level, what we might anticipate as the Delta variant grows in the US, and an update on booster doses.</p> <p>Email us your questions: <a href="mailto:OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu">OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu</a></p>

<p>In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss the &quot;whack-a-mole&quot; nature of this pandemic, the latest data on the delta variant and what it could mean moving forward, global vaccination strategies, and the topic of mandatory COVID-19 vaccines on college campuses.</p> <p>Star Tribune Article: <a href="https://www.startribune.com/counterpoint-vaccine-mandate-at-u-would-be-counterproductive/600070928/">https://www.startribune.com/counterpoint-vaccine-mandate-at-u-would-be-…</a></p> <p>STAT Article: <a href="https://www.statnews.com/2021/06/15/resilience-prescription-covid-19-traumatic-events/">https://www.statnews.com/2021/06/15/resilience-prescription-covid-19-tr…</a></p> <p>Email us your questions: <a href="mailto:OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu">OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu</a></p>

<p>In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss the international spread of COVID, the spread of the newest variant of concern, the ongoing virus origin controversy, the debate about immune passports, and a new segment on practical advice for listeners.</p> <p>Email us your questions: <a href="mailto:OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu">OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu</a></p>