<p>In "Stay the Course," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall review the outcomes of the June ACIP meeting and shares updates on the Vaccine Integrity Project. Dr. Osterholm also covers the latest trends in COVID-19, H5N1, and measles, and answers an ID query about RSV vaccines.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/measles/us-measles-cases-top-1200-uk-loses-measles-free-status">US measles cases top 1,200 as UK loses 'measles free' status</a> (CIDRAP News)</p>
<p><a href="https://www.statnews.com/2025/07/03/vaccine-integrity-project-michael-osterholm-cidrap-rsv-flu-covid/">The U.S. government is failing on vaccine policy. The Vaccine Integrity Project is here to help</a> (STAT, paywall)</p>
<p><a href="https://www.statnews.com/2025/06/24/too-many-too-soon-vaccine-schedule-children-antigens-immune-system-aluminum/">‘Too many, too soon’? Debunking a common fear about kids’ vaccines</a> (STAT, paywall)</p>
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<p><strong>Resources for vaccine and public health advocacy:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://www.voicesforvaccines.org/get-involved/">Voices for Vaccines</a></p>
<p><a href="https://familiesfightingflu.org/take-action/">Families Fighting Flu</a></p>
<p><a href="https://vaccinateyourfamily.org/get-involved/">Vaccinate Your Family</a></p>
<p><a href="https://shotatlife.org/take-action/">Shot@Life</a></p>
<p><a href="https://aspr.hhs.gov/MRC/Pages/index.aspx">Medical Reserve Corps</a></p>
<p>Learn more about the <a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/vaccine-integrity-project">Vaccine Integrity Project</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/osterholm-update-covid-19"><strong>MORE EPISODES</strong></a> </p>
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Episode 186: Chaos Reigns
<p>In "Chaos Reigns," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss this week's ACIP meeting, the latest COVID variant data, and the current measles trends in the United States and Canada. Dr. Osterholm covers some good news about federal health agencies and answers an ID query about autism.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.voicesforvaccines.org/get-involved/"><strong>Voices for Vaccines</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://familiesfightingflu.org/take-action/"><strong>Families Fighting Flu</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://vaccinateyourfamily.org/get-involved/"><strong>Vaccinate Your Family</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://shotatlife.org/take-action/"><strong>Shot@Life</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://aspr.hhs.gov/MRC/Pages/index.aspx"><strong>Medical Reserve Corps</strong></a></p>
<p>Learn more about the <a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/vaccine-integrity-project"><strong>Vaccine Integrity Project</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/osterholm-update-covid-19"><strong>MORE EPISODES</strong></a> </p>
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Episode 185: Our Light, Our Fight
<p>In "Our Light, Our Fight," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the remaking of the CDC's vaccine advisory group, ACIP, provide a updates on measles, H5N1, COVID-19, and mpox. Dr. Osterholm also shares a list of resources on how to get involved and "organize" around vaccine policy.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/viewpoint-rfks-reckless-firing-cdc-vaccine-advisors-not-supported-evidence">Viewpoint: RFK's reckless firing of CDC vaccine advisors not supported by evidence</a> (Vaccine Integrity Project Staff and Advisers)</p>
<p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/mpox">CIDRAP mpox news updates</a> (CIDRAP)</p>
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<p><strong>Resources to take action:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://www.voicesforvaccines.org/get-involved/">Voices for Vaccines</a></p>
<p><a href="https://familiesfightingflu.org/take-action/">Families Fighting Flu</a></p>
<p><a href="https://vaccinateyourfamily.org/get-involved/">Vaccinate Your Family</a></p>
<p><a href="https://shotatlife.org/take-action/">Shot@Life</a></p>
<p><a href="https://aspr.hhs.gov/MRC/Pages/index.aspx">Medical Reserve Corps</a></p>
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<p>Learn more about the <a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/vaccine-integrity-project">Vaccine Integrity Project</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/osterholm-update-covid-19"><strong>MORE EPISODES</strong></a> </p>
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Episode 184: Fool's Gold: Reframing the Science
<p>In "Fool's Gold: Reframing the Science," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the latest federal actions surrounding vaccine policy, report on a new COVID variant sweeping Asia, and give an update on measles cases across North America.</p>
<p>Learn more about the <a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/vaccine-integrity-project">Vaccine Integrity Project</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/viewpoint-making-key-covid-vaccine-decisions-without-input-transparency-public-disservice">Viewpoint: Making key COVID vaccine decisions without input, transparency is a public disservice</a> (Vaccine Integrity Project Staff and Advisers)</p>
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<p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/osterholm-update-covid-19"><strong>MORE EPISODES</strong></a> </p>
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Episode 183: Time to Organize
<p>In "Time to Organize," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss HHS Secretary Kennedy's proposed changes to vaccine policy, the latest measles news, and the Trump administration's newly announced next-generation universal influenza vaccine platform.</p>
<p>Learn more about the <a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/vaccine-integrity-project">Vaccine Integrity Project</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/anti-science/viewpoint-proposed-system-vaccine-approval-safety-monitoring-begs-crucial-questions">Viewpoint: Proposed system for vaccine approval, safety monitoring begs crucial questions</a> (Vaccine Integrity Project Staff and Advisers)</p>
<p><a href="https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/scitranslmed.abo2167">An inactivated multivalent influenza A virus vaccine is broadly protective in mice and ferrets</a> (Park et al., <em>Science</em>)</p>
<p><a href="https://ivr.cidrap.umn.edu/universal-influenza-vaccine-technology-landscape">Universal Influenza Vaccine Technology Landscape</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/osterholm-update-covid-19"><strong>MORE EPISODES</strong></a> </p>
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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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