Episode 204: Holding the Tools

March 12, 2026

About this episode

Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the latest COVID, flu, and RSV activity, along with updates on norovirus and measles outbreaks.

In "Holding the Tools" Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall dive into the latest COVID, flu and RSV activity, discuss the surge in norovirus cases, and provide an update on measles outbreaks across the Americas. Dr. Osterholm also shares the latest work from CIDRAP’s Vaccine Integrity Project, and honors a couple of different public health heroes for Women’s History Month.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/childhood-vaccines/viewpoint-threats-gavi-mean-placing-ideology-over-saving-lives">Viewpoint: Threats to Gavi mean placing ideology over saving lives</a>&nbsp;(CIDRAP)&nbsp; <a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/antimicrobial-stewardship/dentists-still-write-millions-prescriptions-year-antibiotic-life">Dentists still write millions of prescriptions a year for an antibiotic with life-threatening risks</a>&nbsp;(CIDRAP) &nbsp; Resources for vaccine and public health advocacy: <a…

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Osterholm

Guest: Chris Dall

Topics covered

COVID-19
flu
RSV
norovirus
measles outbreaks
vaccine integrity
public health

Keywords

COVID-19
flu
RSV
norovirus
measles
vaccine integrity
public health
CIDRAP
Women’s History Month

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: CIDRAP, Gavi, Voices for Vaccines, Families Fighting Flu, Vaccinate Your Family, Shot@Life, Medical Reserve Corps

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