Osterholm Update

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.

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From 'heroes to villains': Why this Covid surge is different for health care workers:
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/health-care-workers-went-heroes-villains-rcna2559

Transcript available here: https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/ep-72-transcript

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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.

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These Hard Days YouTube video: https://youtu.be/3aXJyXadLcU

View photos of Steph's beautiful places:
https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/stephs-beautiful-places

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's new recommendation on booster doses, and vaccinations and cases in children.

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View photos of Mike's beautiful places and things:
https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/mikes-beautiful-places-and-photos

In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the various mitigation strategies that are being used across the world to fight the Delta variant, President Biden's new vaccine mandate, outbreaks in children and schools, and the potential for a third or "booster" dose.

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This week, Dr. Osterholm provides insight on the state of the pandemic in the US and internationally, the importance of keeping children safer as schools go back in session, and the risk of outdoor events for fully vaccinated individuals.

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Russ's Beautiful "Place": https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/brothers-keeper-russ

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.

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Listen to the standalone version of Mike's interview with Dr. Jena here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fIy3SBqdawo

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.

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View photos of Carl's beautiful place: https://adobe.ly/2juYXIb

Corsi Box: https://www.texairfilters.com/a-variation-on-the-box-fan-with-merv-13-filter-air-cleaner/

ASTM Standards for Face Coverings: https://www.astm.org/COVID-19/

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.

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Watch Rune'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: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMwsr3iw-18

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.

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References:
Delta Is Bad News for Kids by Katherine J. Wu (The Atlantic): https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2021/08/delta-variant-covid-children/619712/

View Angela's (@MidModernMama) place of inspiration: https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/place-inspiration-angela

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.

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