Episode 156: H1N1: An Impending Crisis?

Osterholm Update

EpisodeMay 2, 20240

Episode 156: H1N1: An Impending Crisis?

Osterholm Update

EpisodeMay 2, 20240

In "H5N1: An Impending Crisis," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the spread of H5N1 avian influenza in USdairy cows, cover the latest COVID-19 trends, review two articles on long COVID, and answers a listener question about the safety of raw milk and other dairy products. Dr. Osterholm also shares a timely "This Week in Public Health History" segment and interviews the final two members of the podcast team. Early tests of H5N1 prevalence in milk suggest U.S. bird flu outbreak in cows is widespread (STAT) Massive amounts of H5N1 vaccine would be needed if there’s a bird flu pandemic. Can we make enough? (STAT) Long-COVID patients more likely to report psychiatric symptoms, cost barriers to therapy (CIDRAP News) The persistence of SARS-CoV-2 in tissues and its association with long COVID symptoms: a cross-sectional cohort study in China (Lancet Infectious Diseases) Sign up for CIDRAP's daily newsletter Superbugs & You podcast More episodes Support this podcast

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A weekly report on the COVID-19 pandemic from infectious disease expert Michael Osterholm, PhD, MPH. Dr. Osterholm is the director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP) at the University of Minnesota and has spent a career investigating outbreaks. Since 2005, he has emphasized supply chain and other vulnerabilities and a critical need for pandemic preparedness. In this podcast, Dr. Osterholm dissects the latest COVID-19 news, data, and guidance. CIDRAP’s Chris Dall, MA, is the cohost of the Osterholm Update and a reporter for CIDRAP News. http://www.cidrap.umn.edu

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