Episode 201: The Twilight Zone of Immunization

About this episode

Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss immunization challenges, recent CDC comments, and healthcare access issues in Minnesota.

<p>In "The Twilight Zone of Immunization," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss recent comments from CDC officials about measles, the US withdrawal from the WHO, and the latest mpox news. Dr. Osterholm also shares an update on this winter respiratory virus season and discusses the challenges that families are facing in accessing healthcare amid immigration enforcement surges in Minnesota.</p> <p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/influenza-general/minnesota-residents-delay-medical-care-fear-encountering-ice">Minnesota residents delay medical care for fear of encountering ICE</a> (CIDRAP)</p> <p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/sites/default/files/page-files/Jan2726CIDRAPrelease-Unbiased%20Sci-TEC-Partnership.pdf">Press Release: CIDRAP launches new partnerships to support independent, evidence-based vaccine information</a> (CIDRAP)</p> <p> </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> <p><a…

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Osterholm

Guest: Chris Dall

Topics covered

• immunization
• measles
• healthcare access
• immigration enforcement
• respiratory viruses
• public health

Keywords

• immunization
• CDC
• WHO
• measles
• mpox
• healthcare access
• Minnesota
• respiratory viruses

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: CDC, WHO, CIDRAP

Places: Minnesota

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