Episode 193: Fevers, Furloughs, and Falsehoods

In "Fevers, Furloughs, and Falsehoods," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall break down the CDC’s recent ACIP meeting and the ongoing uncertainty around updated vaccine recommendations. Dr. Osterhom discusses state-level differences in vaccine access, possible changes to the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, and reviews the latest data on COVID-19, Ebola, and STIs. Dr. Osterholm also answers an ID Query on the studies associating acetaminophen (e.g., Tylenol) use during pregnancy and autism, and shares the latest installment of This Week in Public Health History on the 2001 anthrax attacks.

• Tracking State Actions on Vaccine Policy and Access (KFF)
• Vaccine Integrity Project Viewpoint: Four tips for understanding this week’s ACIP meeting
• Vaccine Integrity Project - Fall Immunization Information

Resources for vaccine and public health advocacy:

• Voices for Vaccines
• Families Fighting Flu
• Vaccinate Your Family
• Shot@Life
• Medical Reserve Corps

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