Podcasts about germ files

Eastern Equine Encephalitis, Sloth Fever, and West Nile Virus, It's a mosquito apocalypse! On this episode of the N&H podcast special guest Jason Tetro "The Science Guy" joins us to talk about vector born diseases going 'viral' in the media as well as Monkey Pox, and Valley Fever. Jason also shares his insights regarding the 2024 Olympics and the toxic Seine river. Jason Tetro has been involved in health-related microbiology and immunology for the last 30 years. He has worked in various fields including bloodborne, food and water pathogens; environmental microbiology; disinfection and antisepsis; and emerging pathogens such as Zika virus. In the public, he is better known as The Germ Guy. He has written two books, The Germ Code, which was shortlisted as Science Book of The Year in 2014, and The Germ Files, which spent several weeks on the national bestseller list. He has also co-edited, The Human Microbiome Handbook, which provides an academic perspective on the impact of microbes in human health. He is the host of the Super Awesome Science Show, which explores how science fits into our everyday lives. He lives in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.Jason "The Germ Guy" TetroHost of the Super Awesome Science ShowAuthor of “The Germ Code” and “The Germ Files”Email: thegermguy@gmail.comTwitter: @JATetro Nurses get 1.0 CE's go to https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/R5Y9X6L This episode was brought to you by Rogue Nurse Media. Throw us some bucks, and help support our cause! Venmo: @Nurses-Hypo or PayPal paypal.me/eproguenursemedia Need consulting or have questions: nursesandhypochondriacs@gmail.com Give us a 5 star rating on apple podcasts For The Well Written Nurse Writing and Storytelling classes go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/whats-your-story-part-1-detox-intro-to-writing-and-storytelling-tickets-94768506153 Join our email newsletter http://mailchi.mp/f134561374e9/rogue-nurse-media-501c3-newsletter-empowering-nurses-and-patients-to-tell-their-stories

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Jason Tetro or the “The Germ Guy”, is an Author and renown media personality in science communication and marketing. For nearly a decade, he has been working to increase public awareness of microbes and health. Most of his efforts are in the form of columns and blogs. He has a weekly blog column with Huffington Post Canada, and is featured on various radio and television stations in Canada and worldwide, notably the CBC Radio One and Sirius XM.  He also authored The Germ Code, which was shortlisted for Book of the Year by the Science Writers and Communicators of Canada and The Germ Files, which was acclaimed both in Canada and around the world, and appeared on the Globe and Mail national bestseller list.  Jason started out in the field of Biochemistry but eventually gravitated towards Microbiology and Immunology. He has a Bachelors of Science in Biochemistry/Microbiology from the University of Guelph. He has worked in several fields including bloodborne, food and water pathogens, environmental microbiology, disinfection and antisepsis, and emerging pathogens. Jason is a Knowledge User on the grant. He will act as an Independent Contributor where he will facilitate knowledge translation to public and media, develop social media strategies to increase awareness and reach, provide support for researchers on science communication, and assist with fundraising/network longevity planning. Follow Jason: Website: https://jasontetro.com/index2.html The content of our show is educational only. It does not supplement or supersede your healthcare provider's professional relationship and direction. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified mental health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition, substance use disorder, or mental health concern.

Jason Tetro or the “The Germ Guy”, is an Author and renown media personality in science communication and marketing. For nearly a decade, he has been working to increase public awareness of microbes and health. Most of his efforts are in the form of columns and blogs. He has a weekly blog column with Huffington Post Canada, and is featured on various radio and television stations in Canada and worldwide, notably the CBC Radio One and Sirius XM.  He also authored The Germ Code, which was shortlisted for Book of the Year by the Science Writers and Communicators of Canada and The Germ Files, which was acclaimed both in Canada and around the world, and appeared on the Globe and Mail national bestseller list.  Jason started out in the field of Biochemistry but eventually gravitated towards Microbiology and Immunology. He has a Bachelors of Science in Biochemistry/Microbiology from the University of Guelph. He has worked in several fields including bloodborne, food and water pathogens, environmental microbiology, disinfection and antisepsis, and emerging pathogens. Jason is a Knowledge User on the grant. He will act as an Independent Contributor where he will facilitate knowledge translation to public and media, develop social media strategies to increase awareness and reach, provide support for researchers on science communication, and assist with fundraising/network longevity planning. Follow Jason: Website: https://jasontetro.com/index2.html The content of our show is educational only. It does not supplement or supersede your healthcare provider's professional relationship and direction. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified mental health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition, substance use disorder, or mental health concern.

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Guest: Jason Tetro, microbiologist, Host of the Super Awesome Science Show, Author of “The Germ Code” and “The Germ Files”

Guest Host Jody Vance is joined by Jason "The Germ Guy" Tetro, a microbiologist and host of the "Super Awesome Science Show" and author of "The Germ Code" & "The Germ Files". Jason and Jody not only talk about rising COVID levels around the world, but also take some calls and answer questions from listeners. Let's get talking See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Jason Tetro, Host of the Super Awesome Science Show on the Curiouscast Network, Author of “The Germ Code” and “The Germ Files”

Countries in the European Union are seeing a steep rise in COVID-19 cases, just weeks after lifting COVID-19 measures. Meanwhile, in most parts of Canada, pandemic restrictions are being eased. So with provinces lifting mask mandates, should I still wear a mask? We hear from Jason Tetro, a microbiologist and author of The Germ Files.

Guest: Jason Tetro - Microbiologist, Host of “The Super Awesome Science Show”, Author of “The Germ Code” and “The Germ Files”. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Jason Tetro- Microbiologist, Host of “The Super Awesome Science Show”, Author of “The Germ Code” and “The Germ Files”.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Jason Tetro- Microbiologist, Host of “The Super Awesome Science Show”, Author of “The Germ Code” and “The Germ Files”.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Jason Tetro, Microbiologist, Host of “The Super Awesome Science Show”, Author of “The Germ Code” and “The Germ Files”.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Tetro is a microbiologist, host of the Super Awesome Science Show & author of The Germ Files. He joined 630 CHED Mornings to provide perspective and insight to mixing vaccines, the Alberta vaccine rate and if all Albertans can enjoy a fun and safe summer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Jason Tetro, Microbiologist, Host of “The Super Awesome Science Show”, Author of “The Germ Code” and “The Germ Files”. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Jason Tetro, Microbiologist, Host of “The Super Awesome Science Show”, Author of “The Germ Code” and “The Germ Files”. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Tetro is the host of the Super Awesome Science Show (SASS) podcast from Edmonton, Alberta. Jason's book “The Germ Code” was shortlisted as the Book of the Year by Science Writers and Communicators of Canada. His other book, “The Germ Files”, appeared on the Globe & Mail's national bestseller list. A regular contributor to Huffington Post Canada and a regular guest on CKNW 980AM Global News, Jason has become a leading Canadian media personality on COVID-19 (coronavirus) science, vaccines, and pandemics across Canada, including British Columba (B.C.).

There's no doubt COVID-19 has caused much destruction, but did it create 'Super Gonorrhea?' It's been one year since we first talked about "COVID-19" and the possibilities of a 'pandemic' on the horizon. No one could have imagined 2020 would have turned out the way it did and a 'coronavirus' would have become such a destructive ugly villain! In this episode Jason Tetro "The Germ Guy" joins us once again to recap our 2020 episode Corona Virus: Should We Be Afraid? Jason will review the COVID-19 pathophysiology, why many people diagnosed with COVID-19 are getting pulmonary embolisms, brain aneurysms, and deep vein thrombosis. We'll also take a look at the COVID vaccines, mRNA, and why certain people are having reactions to the vaccine. The role Vitamin D plays in the immune system, does it really protect you against COVID-19? Are children with low vitamin D levels more susceptible to being carriers of COVID-19? Of course, we'll go over what type of medications people diagnosed with COVID-19 are being discharged with, especially why they are being prescribed Azithromycin? Is that causing 'Super Gonnorreah?' A fun episode you won't want to miss! Jason Tetro is the Host of the Super Awesome Science Show Podcast, which is this year's Canadian Podcast Awards Best Science and Medicine Podcast in Canada. He's been researching microbes and our relationship with them for three decades and is a regular in news media. He has published two bestselling books, The Germ Code and The Germ Files. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/super-awesome-science-show-sass/id1441016618 Nurses get 1.0 CE's fill out the survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/6W6WZQ9 Throw us some bucks, and help support our cause! Venmo: @Nurses-Hypo or PayPal paypal.me/eproguenursemedia Need consulting or have questions: nursesandhypochondriacs@gmail.com Give us a 5-star rating on iTunes!

Just when it seemed we might be heading for the light at the end of the COVID-19 tunnel, there are setbacks. There have been more COVID-19 cases than during the first wave last spring and now, troubles with the vaccine supply. There are also COVID variants popping up across the world. How bad is it? And how much should we worry? For his thoughts, Russell reached Jason Tetro, microbiologist and author of "The Germ Files."

Over the course of October and into November, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to worsen in Alberta and most of Canada. However, there is good news on the results from the COVID-19 vaccine clinical trials as they look promising. While the data still needs to be analyzed fully before any candidates are approved by Health Canada, we might be seeing a light at the end of the tunnel. To get the latest on the race for a vaccine, and what people should look for to trust the treatment, Russell spoke with Jason Tetro, Edmonton-based microbiologist and author of "The Germ Files."

Guest: Jason Tetro, Microbiologist, Host of “The Super Awesome Science Show”, Author of “The Germ Code” and “The Germ Files”.   

Guest Host Reid Wilkins chats with: Jason Tetro, Microbiologist, Host of “The Super Awesome Science Show”, Author of “The Germ Code” and “The Germ Files”. 

Guest Host Chelsea Bird speaks with Jason Tetro, Microbiologist, Host of “The Super Awesome Science Show”, Author of “The Germ Code” and “The Germ Files”. 

Guest: Jason Tetro, Microbiologist, Host of “The Super Awesome Science Show”, Author of “The Germ Code” and “The Germ Files”.

Guest: Jason Tetro, Host of “The Super Awesome Science Show”, Author of “The Germ Code” and “The Germ Files”, Microbiologist.

We're hearing various reports from those who have been infected with COVID-19 so how do you know if you've actually got the virus?   Guest: Jason Tetro Host of the Super Awesome Science Show Author of “The Germ Code” and “The Germ Files”

Guest: Jason Tetro, Host of the multi-award winning "Super Awesome Science Show" on Curiouscast, author of "The Germ Code" and "The Germ Files".

Are we on the verge of another global pandemic? The crown of all viruses, the Corona Virus is making it's debut! And literally turning everyone in the world into a hypochondriac! It's shut down China, a nation of 35 million with over 900 cases confirmed. There are several new cases being confirmed on a daily bases , but should we be afraid? And what do we need to do to stay healthy? On this episode Jason Tetro "The Germ Guy" returns to educate us on the facts about the Corona virus. Jason Tetro is the Host of the Super Awesome Science Show Podcast, which is this year's Canadian Podcast Awards Best Science and Medicine Podcast in Canada. He's been researching microbes and our relationship with them for three decades and is a regular in news media. He has published two bestselling books, The Germ Code and The Germ Files. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/super-awesome-science-show-sass/id1441016618 Nurses get 1 CE's fill out survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WMKGPRN Throw us some bucks, and help support our cause! Venmo: @Nurses-Hypo Need consulting or have questions: nursesandhypochondriacs@gmail.com Give us a 5 star rating on itunes!

On Monday, Ontario health officials announced the province's second “presumptive” case of the new coronavirus, which also marks the second case in Canada. The female patient has been in “self-isolation” since arriving in Toronto from Wuhan, China last week and the risk to Ontarians and the rest of the country remains “low,” according to a statement from public health officials.   Guest: Jason Tetro  Author of The Germ Code and The Germ Files, Host of the Super Awesome Science Show

Jason Tetro, Host of the Super Awesome Science Show and author of "The Germ Code" and "The Germ Files." 

Did you know there are deadly Amoeba's that love to eat brains? Fake news or a grizzly truth? In this episode we start off our "Halloween" series with our returning guest Jason Tetro "The Germ Guy" who joins us to talk about "Deadly Diseases" also known as Zombie Diseases: Naegleria fowler, African trypanosomiasis, Prion Disease, Kuru, Septicemic plague, and Ebola! Jason Tetro is the Host of the Super Awesome Science Show Podcast, which is this year's Canadian Podcast Awards Best Science and Medicine Podcast in Canada. He's been researching microbes and our relationship with them for three decades and is a regular in news media. He has published two bestselling books, The Germ Code and The Germ Files.  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/super-awesome-science-show-sass/id1441016618 Nurses get 1 CE's fill out survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZF6Q2F6 Throw us some bucks, and help support our cause! Venmo: @Nurses-Hypo https://www.gofundme.com/nurses-hypochondriacs-podcast Give us a rating on iTunes... Need consulting or have questions: nursesandhypochondriacs@gmail.com

Bioterrorism. It's the natural process of speeding up outbreaks, epidemics, and pandemics. From January 1 to April 26, 2019, the CDC reported 704 individual cases of measles have been confirmed in 22 states. There's a deadly multidrug-resistant super fungus making it's way around the globe. And is Ebola making a comeback? Jason Tetro "The Germ Guy" joins us to discuss the latest GERMS causing drama in the media and what we can do to protect ourselves in a bioterrorism attack! Jason Tetro is the Host of the Super Awesome Science Show Podcast, which is this year's Canadian Podcast Awards Best Science and Medicine Podcast in Canada. He's been researching microbes and our relationship with them for three decades and is a regular in news media. He has published two bestselling books, The Germ Code and The Germ Files. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/super-awesome-science-show-sass/id1441016618 Nurses get 1 CE for listening https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/5S2DSRP Download the Nursebackpack app today at https://nbp.app.link/nursesandhypochondriacs Throw us some bucks, and help support our cause! Venmo: @Nurses-Hypo https://www.gofundme.com/nurses-hypochondriacs-podcast Give us a rating on iTunes... Need consulting or have questions: nursesandhypochondriacs@gmail.com

The Roy Green Show Podcast - Global News analysis reveals provinces across Canada largely fail to successfully tackle these financial crimes, with roughly three quarters of people accused going free.  The conviction rate is about 27%.  "It's scandalous" said forensic accountant Matt McGuire, who previously worked for FINTRAC, Canada's watchdog against money laundering.  "It's quite clear the system isn't working. It's mind boggling." Roy is joined by Andrew Russel, the national online investigative journalist with Global News who covered this story. In B.C., opinion is strongly in favour of a public inquiry into organized crime and money laundering in the province. In fact, in a province-wide poll conducted by IPSOS for Global News, a B.C. money laundering public inquiry is backed by every demographic that was asked. Roy speaks with CKNW host and columnist with the Vancouver Province Mike Smyth, and later with Vice President of IPSOS Sean Simson The campaign for the October 21 federal election is clearly unofficially already underway. Two key regions in Canada for the vote are the Western provinces and Quebec. Angus Reid polling continues its review of Western Canadian attitude with its most recent polling release showing voters west of Ontario are open to a new 'Western Canada Party.'  What does the poll reveal and what are the broader implications of the numbers? Leger polling in Quebec shows the Trudeau Liberals have a very comfortable lead among Quebec voters, while Andrew Scheer's Conservatives manages only to effectively come in tied with the separatist and resurgent Bloc Quebecois. What's going in Quebec? Do you have a common cold or the flu? That is the same question we find ourselves asking every year around this time. Jaston Tetro, a.k.a. “The Germ Guy,” explains how to tell the difference. And according to Global News, Measles cases tripled in Europe last year, reaching the highest it's been in a decade. Meanwhile there are concerns over superbugs being brought home to Canada by medical tourists. Jason Tetro gives his advice and thoughts on these issues. Guests: Andrew Russell, national online journalist Mike Smyth.  Vancouver Province political columnist and CKNW host. Sean Simpson, Vice president of IPSOS polling Shachi Kurl. Exec Dir Angus Reid Institute, from Vancouver Christian Bourque.  Partner and senior vice president of Leger Marketing, from Montreal. Jason Tetro a.k.a. “The Germ Guy,” Microbiologist, author ‘The Germ Code' and ‘The Germ Files,' host of the Super Awesome Science Show podcast which is brought to you by Curiouscast and available everywhere you find The Roy Green Show podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The World Health Organization has issued its list of the Ten Threats to Global Health in 2019. The WHO says a global influenza pandemic will happen – "The only thing we don't know is when it will hit and how severe it will be.” Jason Tetro, a microbiologist, talks about the list in more detail. Subscribe to the Super Awesome Science Show podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts and anywhere else you find your favourite shows – like the Roy Green Show. Guest: Jason Tetro a.k.a. 'The Germ Guy,' Microbiologist, host of the Super Awesome Science Show podcast from Curiouscast, and author of The Germ Files and The Germ Code See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelsey Campbell fills in for J'lyn Nye and Andrew Grose Jason "The Germ Guy" Tetro, Microbiologist, author of The Germ Files and host of the podcast, the Super Awesome Science Show (SASS)

This episode is part of our in-depth coverage of the Healthcare Infection Transmission Systems Consortium (HITS) 2018 conference in Nashville, TN that took place September 18-20th. Check out all our HITS 2018 episodes here, and look for more throughout the month of October. Adapted from Jason "The Germ Guy" Tetro's Opening Keynote at HITS 2018   Have you ever written the perfect checklist? You left no stone unturned and accounted for every possible step that needed to occur. You trained your staff. Everyone was understood and was on board. But you still failed. Today's guest would tell you that you failed because you took a systematic approach when you really needed a systems approach. A systematic approach takes all the facts into consideration and manifests itself as guidelines, a checklist or standard operating procedure (SOP). It's based in science and best practice. On paper, it makes all the sense in the world. A systems approach considers much more. How does your guideline fit in with the culture of those that will carry it out? Forget whether or not they'll believe it. The question is, will they follow it?  A systems approach requires empathy. It works because it shows people that there's a place for them, and they're culture, within the systematics and steps they need to carry out. This may sound hokey to you. You may shout: “I'm not going to pander to peoples' feelings! I have a business to run!” But you do so at your own peril. You can write your guidelines, checklists and standard operating procedures until you're blue in the face. But if people won't follow them, then you've wasted your time. This, as we like to say on the show, is called confronting reality. On this episode, we're talking with Jason Tetro. He's the microbiologist, author and thought leader better known as The Germ Guy! We recorded this episode live at the Healthcare Infection Transmission System Consortium (HITS) 2018 conference in Nashville, TN where Jason was the opening keynote. In his talk there, Jason explained to us why a systematic approach often falls short in the real world, and why an empathic systems approach may be better suited to help you get your job done. This conversation fits the premise of The #HCBiz Show! as well as any we've done to date. Jason's common sense approach to confronting reality in the healthcare system takes us down interesting paths including the patient workflow (yup… they have one), blockchain, gamification, and even Eminem's song, Lose Yourself. This is good stuff. I promise you'll gain a brand new perspective on a thing or two. Here are some highlights: 0:50 The Germ Guy's journey from the lab to the TV. 3:37 Fixing the public's dysfunctional relationship with microbes. 7:44 Keynote – Systematic vs Systems approach to infection control. The Systematic approach is following the guidance documents and standard operating procedures. The Systems approach takes a universal perspective on how to achieve a goal and, through a multifactorial approach, uses current systems to achieve that goal. It all comes down to empathy. 13:39 Empathy is when the system shows you that there is a place for you and your culture.  If it's right on paper but wrong in the real world, you need to confront the reality you're dealing with and allow the workforce to participate the way they need to. 15:05 Innovation, culture, empowerment. When you forget about those 3 things you're taking away your own capacity to make a difference. Don't just follow rules and regulations if you know there is more that could be done. This must be a democratized system that hears all 20 different components to good infection control. 19:48 Quality measures are too distanced from the patient. There is too much bureaucracy in the way to remember the actual purpose of your actions. 20:55 Blockchain could be the potential link between systems and systematic approaches. What if human activities could be viewed as transactions in real time? You can find a way to develop transactional steps between SOPs to see the most common mistakes and fix the system. 24:20 Tokens and gamification of healthcare. The token can be used as proof of actions or accomplishments that can be used for checkpoints or rewards. 27:15 Physician workflow and the patient journey. What can we do within an existing workflow? How do we collect data while doctors are doing normal tasks without interrupting? Include the patient in providing info that will make doctor's jobs easier. 29:18 Examples of infection prevention and the simple but effective parking idea to make visitors wash their hands. 31:20 Robust checklists can shut off your creativity and problem-solving skills but we know they can be helpful. Where is the line? Checklists work until the parameters around checklist have changed.   This episode was recorded on site at the HITS 2018 conference in Nashville, TN. Check out all our HITS 2018 episodes here, and look for more throughout the month of October. Thank you to HITS, Christine Greene of NSF International, Kelly Reynolds of the University of Arizona and Michael Diamond of The Infection Prevention Strategy for working with us on this conference coverage. It was a great event, in a great city, attended by true heroes of Infection Prevention and Control from all over the world. Be sure to checkout the next HITS conference in August 2019 in Buffalo, NY!   About The HITS 2018 Conference   The HITS 2018 Conference was held on September 18-20th in Nashville, TN.   HITS 2018 offers a unique forum for the exchange of knowledge and experience in the prevention of healthcare-associated infections and promoting “hospital health”.  The 2018 HITS “Catalyst for Change” Conference is a working conference, bringing together research scientists, industry and healthcare professionals for an interdisciplinary and dynamic approach. We work together to understand and prevent the transmission of pathogens throughout the hospital facility through a collaborative effort that includes engaging in applied research.  The conference is accredited as a provider for continuing education units (CEUs) through National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) and National Board of Public Health Examiners (NBPHE). Join us for this one-of-a-kind, multimodal event where researchers and experts from across disciplines will work toward identifying research gaps and applying data-driven methods in the field. Meet, greet and share ideas with the individuals and organizations who are growing and sustaining the industry as we explore creative and innovative solutions to this global problem. The full 2018 schedule can be found at https://hitsconsortium.org/2018-nashville/2018-schedule/ The HITS organizing committee has assembled world experts and key opinion leaders to share their knowledge and expertise. We host a research poster session to hear from those in healthcare about the research being conducted in their facilities.  We also incorporate workshop breakout sessions each day in order to provide a unique forum through which everyone can interact and be innovative as we work to identify potential solutions to key barriers and develop an agenda for change moving forward into the next year.  After the conference, members have the opportunity to become involved in one of the many research workgroups conducting research around pathogen transmission in healthcare. Check out highlights from the HITS 2017 conference: https://hitsconsortium.org/2017-hits-highlight-reel/ For media inquiries:  https://hitsconsortium.org/media/ For more information, please visit the HITS Consortium website: https://hitsconsortium.org/ or email us: info@HITSconsortium.org Checkout our conference preview episode: HITS 2018 A Catalyst for Change in Infection Control - Episode 67 w/ Dr. Christine Greene and Dr. Kelly Reynolds.   About the Healthcare Infection Transmission Systems (HITS) Consortium   The Healthcare Infection Transmission System Consortium is a not-for-profit organization serving the field of infection control and prevention. HITS takes a holistic perspective to targeting healthcare associated infections by including multiple disciplines in the conversation, including infection prevention, environmental services, construction and renovation, facilities management and engineering along with research scientists and industry experts. HITS focuses on the major avenues for pathogen transmission in hospitals:  hands, surfaces, water and air.  HITS provides the necessary, cross-disciplinary platform to share knowledge and engage in research regarding the prevention of healthcare-associated infections and promotion of overall hospital health. @HITSConsortium on Twitter HITS Consortium on LinkedIn This episode was recorded on site at the HITS 2018 conference in Nashville, TN. Look for more #HCBiz conference coverage from HITS 2018 coming soon!   About Jason Tetro   Jason Tetro is a visiting scientist at the University of Guelph and has over 25 years of experience in health-related microbiology and immunology. He has worked in numerous fields including bloodborne, food and water pathogens; environmental microbiology; disinfection and antisepsis; and emerging pathogens. In the public, he is better known as The Germ Guy.  He regularly writes for The Huffington Post Canada and is a regular with media outlets worldwide. He has written two books, The Germ Code, which was shortlisted as Science Book of The Year (2014) and The Germ Files, which spent several weeks on the national bestseller list. Jason is an advisory board member of InfectionControl.tips. @JATetro on Twitter www.JasonTetro.com thegermguy@gmail.com The Germ Code The Germ Files: The Surprising Ways Microbes Can Improve Your Health and Life (and How to Protect Yourself from the Bad Ones)   Related and/or Mentioned on the Show: Closing the loop: Larry King's real name is Lawrence Harvey Zeiger. Check out all of the #HCBiz Show! Infection Prevention and Control coverage.   Subscribe to Weekly Updates: If you like what we're doing here, then please consider signing up for our weekly newsletter. You'll get one email from me each week detailing: New podcast episodes and blog posts. Content or ideas that I've found valuable in the past week. 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