Osterholm Update

<p>In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss reports of new SARS-CoV-2 variants from the UK and South Africa and potential implications, additional federal recommendations for vaccine prioritization, further information on vaccines for pregnant women, and the epidemiology of the pandemic heading into the holidays. </p> <p>Email us your questions: <a href="mailto:OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu">OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu</a></p> <p>Browse the podcast and CIDRAP merchandise store: <a href="https://www.mnalumnimarket.com/collections/cidrap">https://www.mnalumnimarket.com/collections/cidrap</a></p> <p>Resources for COVID-19 vaccines and pregnancy:<br /> <a href="https://www.acog.org/clinical/clinical-guidance/practice-advisory/articles/2020/12/vaccinating-pregnant-and-lactating-patients-against-covid-19">https://www.acog.org/clinical/clinical-guidance/practice-advisory/artic…</a><br /> <a href="https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.smfm.org/media/2591/SMFM_Vaccine_Statement_12-1-20_(final).pdf">https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.smfm.org/media/2591/SMFM_Vaccine_Statement…</a><br /> <a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/umn-pregnancy-covid-vaccine">https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/umn-pregnancy-covid-vaccine</a></p>

<p>In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss COVID-19 vaccines becoming vaccinations, forthcoming research related to the safety of vaccinating pregnant women, continued surges throughout much of the US, and guidance for having safe holidays. </p> <p>Email us your questions: <a href="mailto:OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu">OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu</a></p> <p>Learn more and donate to the Frontline Families Fund: <a href="https://www.frontlinefamiliesfund.org/">https://www.frontlinefamiliesfund.org/</a></p> <p>Visit the Osterholm Update podcast website: <a href="https://www.osterholmupdate.com/">https://www.osterholmupdate.com/</a></p>

<p>In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss COVID-19 trends in the US and globally, the last mile and the critical last inch of the vaccine journey, and what we&#039;ve learned about schools to this point.</p> <p>Email us your questions: <a href="mailto:OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu">OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu</a></p> <p>Learn more and donate to the Frontline Families Fund: <a href="https://www.frontlinefamiliesfund.org/">https://www.frontlinefamiliesfund.org/</a></p> <p>Visit the Osterholm Update podcast website: <a href="https://www.osterholmupdate.com/">https://www.osterholmupdate.com/</a></p>

<p>In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss the status of COVID-19 in the US post-Thanksgiving, ACIP recommendations for how vaccine distribution should be prioritized, potential timelines for vaccine distribution, shortening quarantine, and how to talk to children about the pandemic. </p> <p>Email us your questions: <a href="mailto:OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu">OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu</a></p> <p>Learn more and donate to the Frontline Families Fund: <a href="https://www.frontlinefamiliesfund.org/">https://www.frontlinefamiliesfund.org/</a></p> <p>Visit the Osterholm Update podcast website: <a href="https://www.osterholmupdate.com/">https://www.osterholmupdate.com/</a></p>

<p>In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss the exponential growth of cases in the US and elsewhere, more promising news regarding vaccines and the obstacles that remain, the impact of surging cases on healthcare workers, and an opportunity to help out with the Frontline Families Fund.</p> <p>Email us your questions: <a href="mailto:OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu">OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu</a></p> <p>Learn more and donate to the Frontline Families Fund: <a href="https://www.frontlinefamiliesfund.org/">https://www.frontlinefamiliesfund.org/</a></p> <p>Visit the Osterholm Update podcast website: <a href="https://www.osterholmupdate.com/">https://www.osterholmupdate.com/</a></p>

<p>In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss the exponential growth of cases in the US and elsewhere, more promising news regarding vaccines and the obstacles that remain, the impact of surging cases on healthcare workers, and an opportunity to help out with the Frontline Families Fund.</p> <p>Email us your questions: <a href="mailto:OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu">OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu</a></p> <p>Share the #StopSwappingAir message on your social media: <a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/stop-swapping-air-campaign">https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/stop-swapping-air-campaign</a></p> <p>Subscribe to the new CIDRAP podcast miniseries, Superbugs and You: <a href="https://link.chtbl.com/superbugsandyoutrailer">https://link.chtbl.com/superbugsandyoutrailer</a></p> <p>Learn more and donate to the Frontline Families Fund: <a href="https://www.frontlinefamiliesfund.org/">https://www.frontlinefamiliesfund.org/</a></p> <p>Visit the Osterholm Update podcast website: <a href="https://www.osterholmupdate.com/">https://www.osterholmupdate.com/</a></p>

<p>In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss the pandemic&#039;s growing strain on healthcare systems across the US, limitations of modeling, the concept of paying to prevail, encouraging news in the vaccine world, and the implications of infected mink in Denmark. </p> <p>Email us your questions: <a href="mailto:OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu">OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu</a></p> <p>Visit the Osterholm Update podcast website: <a href="https://www.osterholmupdate.com/">https://www.osterholmupdate.com/</a></p> <p>Support the podcast here: <a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/donate-now">https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/donate-now</a></p>

<p>In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss record-breaking case numbers in the US, public trust in science amid the COVID-19 pandemic, expectations for vaccines, more details related to bubbling, and the risks associated with gatherings.</p> <p>Email us: <a href="mailto:OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu">OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu</a></p> <p>Support the podcast here: <a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/donate-now">https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/donate-now</a></p>

<p>In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss surging case numbers across the US and many parts of the world, the shortage trifecta and the challenges it brings, and steps people can take to stay as safe as possible until we reach the light at the end of the COVID-19 tunnel. </p> <p>Email us your questions: <a href="mailto:OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu">OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu</a></p> <p>Support the podcast here: <a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/donate-now">https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/donate-now</a></p>

<p>In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss what lies ahead in the coming months, misconceptions related to Sweden, the &quot;pixie dust and pseudoscience&quot; behind the Great Barrington Declaration, and considerations for Halloween and other holidays in this age of COVID-19.</p> <p>Email us your questions: <a href="mailto:OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu">OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu</a></p> <p>Support the podcast here: <a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/donate-now">https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/donate-now</a></p>