Episode 199: Flu Takes Charge

Episode 199: Flu Takes Charge

From Osterholm Update by CIDRAP

January 2, 2026

About this episode

Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the emerging flu season and vaccine recommendations.

<p>In "Flu Takes Charge" Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall give us an update on the emerging flu season, Dr. Osterholm covers a new poll that shows fewer Americans are willing to recommend the MMR vaccine, and we'll hear about the Vaccine Integrity Project's latest video.</p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5ZFnEfs9w0"><strong>Protecting Vaccine Integrity in 2025: Evidence, Access, and Public Trust</strong></a><br><br>Resources for vaccine and public health advocacy:</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…

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Osterholm

Guest: Chris Dall

Topics covered

  • flu season
  • MMR vaccine
  • vaccine integrity
  • public health advocacy
  • vaccine recommendations

Keywords

  • flu
  • MMR vaccine
  • vaccine integrity
  • public health
  • vaccine advocacy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Vaccine Integrity Project, Voices for Vaccines, Families Fighting Flu, Vaccinate Your Family, Shot@Life, Medical Reserve Corps

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