Episode 159: Uncharted Territory

<p>In "Uncharted Territory," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall cover the latest H5N1 news and updates to the COVID-19 vaccine formulation. Dr. Osterholm also discusses how this summer's weather may impact mosquito and tick populations, and answers an ID query on culling dairy cows.&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://www.cdc.gov/bird-flu/spotlights/ferret-study-results.html?CDC_AAref_Val=https://www.cdc.gov/flu/avianflu/spotlights/2023-2024/ferret-study-results.htm">CDC Reports A(H5N1) Ferret Study Results</a> (CDC)</p> <p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/fda-panel-supports-switch-jn1-fall-covid-vaccines">FDA panel supports switch to JN.1 for fall COVID vaccines</a> (CIDRAP News)</p> <p><a href="https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/27756/long-term-health-effects-of-covid-19-disability-and-function">Long-Term Health Effects of COVID-19: Disability and Function Following SARS-CoV-2 Infection</a> (National Academies)</p> <p><a href="https://www.noaa.gov/news-release/noaa-predicts-above-normal-2024-atlantic-hurricane-season">NOAA predicts above-normal 2024 Atlantic hurricane season</a> (NOAA)</p> <p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/support-cidrap">SUPPORT THIS PODCAST</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/osterholm-update-covid-19">MORE EPISODES</a>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p>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.</p> <p>CIDRAP’s Chris Dall, MA, is the cohost of the Osterholm Update and a reporter for CIDRAP News. http://www.cidrap.umn.edu</p>