Episode 37: Now Is the Time

<p>In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss reports of new SARS-CoV-2 variants from the UK and South Africa and potential implications, additional federal recommendations for vaccine prioritization, further information on vaccines for pregnant women, and the epidemiology of the pandemic heading into the holidays. </p> <p>Email us your questions: <a href="mailto:OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu">OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu</a></p> <p>Browse the podcast and CIDRAP merchandise store: <a href="https://www.mnalumnimarket.com/collections/cidrap">https://www.mnalumnimarket.com/collections/cidrap</a></p> <p>Resources for COVID-19 vaccines and pregnancy:<br /> <a href="https://www.acog.org/clinical/clinical-guidance/practice-advisory/articles/2020/12/vaccinating-pregnant-and-lactating-patients-against-covid-19">https://www.acog.org/clinical/clinical-guidance/practice-advisory/artic…</a><br /> <a href="https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.smfm.org/media/2591/SMFM_Vaccine_Statement_12-1-20_(final).pdf">https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.smfm.org/media/2591/SMFM_Vaccine_Statement…</a><br /> <a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/umn-pregnancy-covid-vaccine">https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/umn-pregnancy-covid-vaccine</a></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>