In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss the many states beginning to reopen, the strategy being pursued in Sweden, the challenges and reality of a COVID-19 vaccine, and theories that the virus came from a lab.
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STAT news article on vaccines: https://www.statnews.com/2020/05/06/mounting-promises-on-covid-vaccines/
CIDRAP story on coronavirus conspiracies: https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/news-perspective/2020/05/scientists-exactly-zero-evidence-covid-19-came-lab
In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss what it means to be susceptible to COVID-19, the extent of protection provided by vaccinations and natural immunity, the implications this has for breakthrough infections, and the need for booster doses and vaccinations in children.
Listen to season 2 of Superbugs and You: https://link.chtbl.com/superbugs
COVID Controversies Webinar: Debating COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters: Public Health Strategy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGlE9A-ylpk
Anita's Beautiful Place: https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/anitas-beautiful-place
In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss the "whack-a-mole" 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.
Star Tribune Article: https://www.startribune.com/counterpoint-vaccine-mandate-at-u-would-be-counterproductive/600070928/
STAT Article: https://www.statnews.com/2021/06/15/resilience-prescription-covid-19-traumatic-events/
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