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In this milestone 200th episode, Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss changes to the childhood immunization schedule and the latest influenza season data.
<p>In the 200th episode of the Osterholm Update, Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss recent changes to the childhood immunization schedule, the latest data on this year's influenza season, and an update on CIDRAP's Vaccine Integrity Project. Osterholm Update producers Dr. Sydney Redepenning and Elise Holmes also join to discuss this milestone episode and reflect on how the podcast has evolved over the years.&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/childhood-vaccines/cms-stop-requiring-states-report-childhood-vaccination-levels">CMS to stop requiring states to report childhood vaccination levels</a> (Liz Szabo, <em>CIDRAP News</em>)</p> <p><a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/interactive/2025/measles-vaccine-schools-outbreaks-public-health/">U.S. vaccination rates are plunging. Look up where your school stands</a> (Weber et al., <em>The Washington Post</em>)</p> <p>Resources for vaccine and public health advocacy:</p> <p><a href="https://www.voicesforvaccines.org/get-involved/"><strong>Voices for Vaccines</strong></a></p>…
People in this episode
Host: Dr. Osterholm
Guest: Chris Dall
Topics covered
- childhood immunization schedule
- influenza season
- Vaccine Integrity Project
- vaccination rates
- public health advocacy
- podcast evolution
Keywords
- immunization
- influenza
- vaccination
- public health
- Vaccine Integrity Project
- CIDRAP
- podcast
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: CIDRAP, Voices for Vaccines, Families Fighting Flu, Vaccinate Your Family, Shot@Life, Medical Reserve Corps, CIDRAP News, The Washington Post
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