Episode 207: Asking the Right Questions

Episode 207: Asking the Right Questions

From Osterholm Update by CIDRAP

April 23, 2026

About this episode

Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the nomination of Erica Schwartz for CDC Director, vaccine support, long COVID, and rising Shigella cases.

<p dir="ltr">This week Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall talk about Erica Schwartz, the Trump's administration's most recent nomination for the CDC Director, as well as changes to the charter of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. Dr. Osterholm also examines a somewhat misleading Politico poll on public support for vaccines, provides a spring respiratory update and answers a listener's question about long COVID in women. Chris Dall explains a concerning rise in <em>Shigella</em> cases, plus a special space-themed Public Health History segment.<br><br><br><a href="https://www.statnews.com/2026/04/17/vaccine-skepticism-politico-poll-analysis/"><strong>Don’t believe headlines saying that vaccine skepticism is widespread </strong></a>(STAT)</p> <p>Respiratory Immunization Protocols for <a href="https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/view/CRD420261365950">COVID</a> , <a href="https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/view/CRD420261365916">Flu</a>, <a href="https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/view/CRD420261365938">RSV</a> (Vaccine Integrity…

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Osterholm

Guest: Chris Dall

Topics covered

  • CDC Director nomination
  • vaccine support
  • long COVID
  • Shigella cases
  • public health history

Keywords

  • CDC
  • vaccine skepticism
  • long COVID
  • Shigella
  • public health

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: CDC, Trump's administration, Politico, STAT, Vaccine Integrity Project, Voices for Vaccines, Families Fighting Flu, Vaccinate Your Family, Shot@Life, Medical Reserve Corps

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