Podcasts about Influenza

For most of modern obstetric practice, the question "what does the CDC recommend?" and the question "what does ACOG recommend?" had the same answer. In 2026, they no longer do. In this episode, we walk through how the two most influential sources of maternal immunization guidance in the United States came apart, what each one now actually says, and — most importantly — what that means for the pregnant patient sitting in your office, or for the pregnant person reading conflicting headlines and trying to decide what to do. What we cover How we got here. The May 2025 announcement removing COVID-19 vaccination from federal recommendations for healthy children and pregnant women; the replacement of the entire Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices in June 2025; the shift to "shared" or "individual-based" clinical decision-making; and the January 2026 overhaul of the childhood schedule made without the standard ACIP process. ACOG's break from ACIP. In February 2026, ACOG withdrew as a liaison organization to ACIP, citing concerns that the committee's scientific integrity and evidence-based approach had been compromised. The first independent maternal schedule. On June 10, 2026, ACOG released its 2026 Maternal Immunization Schedule — the first time the College has issued a schedule that differs from federal recommendations. It is endorsed by 13 medical societies and health organizations. Where the two schedules actually diverge. ACOG places four vaccines in the "routinely recommended during pregnancy" category: influenza (inactivated or recombinant), COVID-19, Tdap, and RSV. Current federal guidance routinely recommends Tdap and RSV in pregnancy, and treats COVID-19 vaccination as an individual decision-making conversation rather than standard preventive care. The thimerosal question. Federal guidance advises thimerosal-free influenza products; ACOG's position is that thimerosal-containing vaccines are safe in pregnancy. What hasn't changed: the evidence. Pregnancy remains a recognized risk factor for severe COVID-19 illness, ICU admission, and mechanical ventilation. Millions of doses administered in pregnancy have not shown an increased risk of adverse maternal or fetal outcomes. Maternal vaccination transfers antibodies transplacentally to infants under six months, who are too young to be vaccinated themselves. The counseling problem. As of February 2026, roughly 11% of pregnant women had received a COVID-19 vaccine this season — a substantial drop from the prior year. We talk candidly about what happens to uptake when guidance becomes contradictory, and how to have a productive conversation with a patient who has read three different things from three "official" sources. Practical guidance for clinicians. Documentation, timing windows, coadministration, and how to counsel without either dismissing a patient's hesitancy or overstating certainty. Key timing windows in ACOG's 2026 schedule Influenza — inactivated or recombinant product only, any trimester, ideally before the start of flu season. COVID-19 — any trimester, any available product, with emphasis on vaccination at the earliest opportunity. Tdap — every pregnancy regardless of prior Tdap history, preferably early in the 27–36 week window. RSV (Abrysvo) — a single dose between 32 weeks 0 days and 36 weeks 6 days; infant monoclonal antibody is an alternative, including in subsequent pregnancies after a prior Abrysvo dose. The takeaway Federal recommendations changed. The underlying science did not. Where guidance conflicts, the question for clinicians is not which agency has more authority but which recommendation is supported by the evidence — and how to communicate that clearly enough that patients can make an informed decision rather than a confused one. Resources ACOG 2026 Maternal Immunization Schedule — acog.org ACOG Practice Advisory: COVID-19 Vaccination Considerations for Obstetric–Gynecologic Care ACOG: COVID-19 Vaccines and Pregnancy — Conversation Guide for Clinicians CDC: COVID-19 Vaccination for Women Who Are Pregnant or Breastfeeding

Currently, annual influenza vaccination is recommended for everyone 6 months of age or older who do not have a contraindication, but vaccine uptake was suboptimal among adults and children during the most recent season. In anticipation of influenza season, tune into to this podcast featuring audio from a live webinar to listen as experts Mary Barna Bridgeman, PharmD, BCPS, BCGP, and Jana Shaw, MD, MPH, MS, FAAP, FPIDS, discuss the 2025-2026 influenza season and explore strategies to improve your confidence in optimizing influenza vaccine uptake for pediatric and adult patients. To download the accompanying slides, and view additional activities, visit the program page. Topics covered in this podcast include: Influenza Uptake and Viral Activity During the 2025-2026 Season Influenza Vaccine Selection The Influenza Vaccine Dosing Algorithm for Children Aged 6 Months Through 8 Years Comparative Analysis of Immune Response to Seasonal Inactivated Influenza Vaccines Preferential Recommendations for Older Adults Strategies to Improve Outcomes for the 2026-2027 Season Get access to all of our new podcasts by subscribing to the Decera Clinical Education Infectious Disease Podcast on Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music, or Spotify. Presenters: Mary Barna Bridgeman, PharmD, BCPS, BCGP Clinical Professor Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey Piscataway, New Jersey Internal Medicine Clinical Pharmacy Specialist Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital-New Brunswick New Brunswick, New Jersey Jana Shaw, MD, MPH, MS, FAAP, FPIDS Professor of Pediatrics, Public Health, and Preventive Medicine Pediatric Infectious Diseases Hospital Epidemiologist, Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital SUNY Upstate Medical University Syracuse, New York Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1156 In this episode, I'll discuss the effect of high-dose versus standard-dose influenza vaccines on hospitalization outcomes and mortality in older adults.

Disclaimer: This episode and article are for educational purposes only and are not a substitute for individualized medical advice. Always consult your physician before making changes to your diet, exercise routine, or medications.TL;DR* The CDC's top 10 causes of death account for roughly 74% of all deaths in the US each year, and up to 80% of chronic disease is estimated to be driven by lifestyle factors — diet, movement, sleep, stress, and toxin exposure. * This episode goes cause by cause (heart disease, cancer, COVID/respiratory disease, accidents, stroke, Alzheimer's, diabetes, kidney disease, flu/pneumonia, and suicide) and lays out what the peer-reviewed research says about preventing, slowing, or reversing each one.* Ready to build your own plan? Book a free Metabolic Blueprint Session →The List, and the Number That Should Keep You Up at NightAccording to the CDC, ten conditions account for about 74% of all deaths in the United States every year:* Heart disease* Cancer* COVID-19 / chronic lower respiratory diseases* Accidents (unintentional injuries)* Stroke* Alzheimer's disease* Diabetes* Kidney disease* Influenza and pneumonia* SuicideHere's the part that doesn't get said enough: research estimates that up to 80% of chronic disease is driven by lifestyle factors — diet, movement, sleep, stress, and toxin exposure. Those aren't destinies. They're decisions, and decisions can change.A landmark paper in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that poor diet alone accounts for more deaths in the US than tobacco use. The fork may be more dangerous than the cigarette. And yet, most patients who end up on four to six medications were never once asked what they eat, how they sleep, or whether they move their bodies before those prescriptions were written. That's the difference between a sick care system and a healthcare system.Heart Disease and Stroke: The Most Reversible Disease We KnowHeart disease kills one American every 34 seconds and has held the #1 spot for over a century. But it's also one of the most reversible conditions in medicine.In 1990, Dr. Dean Ornish's landmark Lifestyle Heart Trial showed that intensive lifestyle changes — diet, exercise, stress management, and social support — could reverse coronary artery disease without drugs or surgery. Arterial plaques reduced. Blood flow improved. Chest pain decreased. A 2019 study in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology confirmed it: a plant-predominant diet, regular aerobic exercise, not smoking, and a healthy weight reduced cardiovascular risk by over 80%.What that looks like in practice:* A Mediterranean or whole-food, plant-based diet rich in omega-3s and antioxidants (this isn't the only diet that works — it's the broadest evidence-backed baseline)* Zone 2 cardio (low-intensity aerobic work, three to five times a week — a brisk walk counts)* Managing chronic inflammation, the real driver of arterial plaque formation* Reducing refined sugar and seed oils, which damage the endothelial lining of the arteries* Prioritizing sleep, since poor sleep spikes cortisol and directly harms the heartStroke follows the same playbook: control blood pressure through diet, exercise, and stress reduction. The DASH diet in particular has been shown in multiple studies to lower blood pressure as effectively as medication in many patients.Cancer: 30–50% Preventable, and Possibly More Metabolic Than GeneticTo be clear, this isn't a claim about curing cancer — it's about how much prevention research is available and underused. The World Health Organization estimates that 30–50% of cancers are preventable. The American Institute for Cancer Research has identified lifestyle factors that dramatically reduce risk across multiple cancer types:* Diet. A 2022 meta-analysis in The Lancet linked poor dietary patterns — low fiber, low fruit/vegetable intake, high processed meat — to one in five cancer deaths globally.* Obesity. Excess weight is now the second-leading risk factor for cancer after smoking, because fat tissue is metabolically active and produces hormones like estrogen and inflammatory cytokines that fuel cancer growth.* Exercise. A 2019 study of over 1.4 million people found higher physical activity was associated with lower risk across 13 cancer types, including breast, colon, and endometrial cancer.* Fasting and metabolic health. Emerging research on intermittent fasting and time-restricted eating shows it can lower insulin-like growth factor, a key promoter of cancer cell proliferation.* Toxin reduction. Chronic low-grade exposure to pesticides, plastics (BPA, phthalates), and environmental pollutants has been linked to increased cancer risk. Choosing organic where possible, filtering water and air, and reducing plastic in cookware and storage all matter.There's also a deeper shift happening in how researchers understand cancer itself. It's long been treated primarily as a genetic disease, but the evidence is increasingly pointing toward cancer as a metabolic disease. Dr. Thomas Seyfried at Boston College has done groundbreaking work showing that cancer cells overwhelmingly rely on glucose and glutamine fermentation for energy — which is why a ketogenic or low-glycemic approach may help starve cancer cells while protecting healthy ones. The research is still evolving, but it's compelling.Think of your body like a garden. You can water it, enrich the soil, and pull the weeds — or you can dump sugar and chemicals on it and wonder why nothing grows right. Disease doesn't happen to you. It grows in an environment you create, consciously or not. The good news: you can change that environment starting today.Alzheimer's: “Type 3 Diabetes”Alzheimer's is rising, and it's terrifying to watch someone go through it. But emerging science shows it has a strong lifestyle and metabolic component — researchers now sometimes call it “type 3 diabetes” because of the profound link between insulin resistance and neurodegeneration.Dr. Dale Bredesen's ReCODE Protocol, published in the Journal of Aging, showed that a multimodal lifestyle intervention — diet, exercise, sleep optimization, hormone balancing, and stress reduction — reversed early cognitive decline in the majority of patients treated. In his 2014 case series, 9 of 10 patients with early Alzheimer's or mild cognitive impairment showed measurable improvement, with several returning to work.Key strategies from the research:* Sleep is non-negotiable. The brain's glymphatic (waste clearance) system activates primarily during sleep, flushing out amyloid beta plaque. Poor sleep means plaque buildup.* Exercise. A 2020 study showed aerobic exercise increases BDNF (brain-derived neurotrophic factor) — essentially fertilizer for neurons — and reduces dementia risk by up to 35%.* Mediterranean-MIND diet. Shown to slow cognitive aging by an estimated 7.5 years in adherent individuals.* Blood sugar management. Insulin resistance in the brain disrupts its ability to use glucose for energy, effectively starving neurons.* Social connection. Harvard's 80-year longitudinal study found relationship quality was the single strongest predictor of cognitive health and longevity in old age.Type 2 Diabetes and Kidney Disease: One Disease Driving AnotherOver 37 million Americans have type 2 diabetes, and another 96 million are pre-diabetic. Here's the part that surprises people: type 2 diabetes is reversible in the majority of cases, and this isn't controversial — the science is overwhelming.The 2019 DiRECT trial, published in The Lancet, found that nearly half of type 2 diabetics achieved full remission through an intensive dietary intervention alone, with no medication. Other studies using low-carbohydrate and very-low-calorie diets have replicated these results consistently.Diabetic nephropathy — kidney damage from chronically high blood sugar — is the leading cause of kidney failure in the US. Control the upstream issue (blood sugar and metabolic dysfunction) and you protect the downstream organ.The diabetes reversal framework from the research:* Dramatically reduce refined carbohydrates and added sugars to blunt insulin spikes and reduce fat storage in the liver and pancreas* Practice time-restricted eating or intermittent fasting to improve insulin sensitivity* Add resistance training — muscle is your biggest glucose sink, so more muscle means better blood sugar control* Reduce visceral fat (the fat around and inside your organs), a key driver of insulin resistance and inflammationIf this list feels like a lot, that's fair. But it's not about blame — it's about empowerment. You have more control over your health outcomes than the medical system has typically told you.Respiratory Disease, Flu, and PneumoniaChronic lower respiratory diseases like COPD and emphysema are largely driven by smoking and air quality. Quitting smoking remains the single most impactful intervention here, full stop.For flu and pneumonia risk, immune resilience matters: vitamin D optimization, zinc and elderberry, and gut microbiome health (roughly 70% of your immune system lives in your gut). Even mild sleep deprivation has been shown to quadruple susceptibility to viral infection.Suicide and Mental HealthThis is the cause of death nobody wants to talk about, but it's in the top 10 — and it's the leading cause of death for men under 50, and the second-leading cause of death for people ages 10–34.While this is complex and deeply personal, research points to several lifestyle levers:* Exercise functions as an effective antidepressant, largely through endorphin release* The gut-brain axis matters more than most people realize — over 75% of the body's serotonin is produced in the gut, so gut health directly shapes brain chemistry* Social connection and purpose. Viktor Frankl's Man's Search for Meaning, written while he was in a Nazi concentration camp, captured this: meaning and connection to purpose are essential for survival, and perspective shapes both physiology and outcome* Reducing alcohol, a central nervous system depressant that worsens anxiety and depression despite short-term reliefIf you or someone you love is struggling, crisis hotlines are available 24/7. There's often a reason it's happening, and there's often a way through it.The Common ThreadAcross every single one of these conditions — heart disease, stroke, cancer, Alzheimer's, diabetes, kidney disease, respiratory disease, immune function, mental health — the same five levers keep showing up: diet, exercise, sleep, toxin reduction, and blood sugar balance.Your daily habits are either building disease or building resilience. Every meal, every walk, every night of good sleep compounds — just like interest in a bank account.This Week's Action Plan* Do a food audit. For the next three days, write down everything you eat. No judgment, just awareness — you can't change what you can't see.* Walk 30 minutes a day. It lowers blood pressure, improves insulin sensitivity, boosts BDNF, and reduces cortisol. Simple, not easy — do it anyway.* Optimize your sleep. Consistent bedtime, dark room, cool temperature, no screens.* Get your labs done. Know your fasting glucose, A1C, CRP, vitamin D, triglycerides, and LDL — these are your early warning systems.* Address one stress source this week. A conversation you need to have, a boundary you need to set, or ten minutes of breathwork. Chronic stress is silently killing you — take action on it.Ready for a Real Plan?If you're ready to take your health seriously and want a clear roadmap instead of guesswork, book a Metabolic Blueprint Session. In 30–45 minutes, we'll walk through your top three priority areas and how programs like the Metabolic Momentum Accelerator, the Cellular Reboot Accelerator, and the Total Health Restore Protocols can help.Schedule your complimentary consult →Know someone this could help? Share this episode with them — it might change or even save their life.If this episode was valuable, leaving a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts helps this show reach more people.ReferencesStudies and sources cited in this episode:* CDC — Leading Causes of Death data* Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) — poor diet and US mortality* Ornish, D. et al. (1990) — The Lifestyle Heart Trial* Journal of the American College of Cardiology (2019) — plant-predominant diet, exercise, and cardiovascular risk reduction* DASH diet research on blood pressure control* World Health Organization (WHO) — cancer preventability estimates* American Institute for Cancer Research — lifestyle and cancer risk* The Lancet (2022 meta-analysis) — dietary patterns and cancer deaths* Physical activity and cancer risk study (2019, ~1.4 million participants)* Seyfried, T., Boston College — cancer as a metabolic disease* Bredesen, D., Journal of Aging — the ReCODE Protocol; 2014 case series* BDNF and exercise study (2020) — dementia risk reduction* Mediterranean-MIND diet and cognitive aging research* Harvard Study of Adult Development (80-year longitudinal study) — relationships and longevity* DiRECT Trial, The Lancet (2019) — type 2 diabetes remission through dietary intervention* Frankl, V. — Man's Search for MeaningThis article summarizes claims and studies as presented in the podcast episode. Listeners are encouraged to review primary sources directly and consult their own physician before making health decisions. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tripleplaydoc.substack.com/subscribe

E dopo l'influenza K, la maledizione del ferragosto, in apertura di cui troverete altri dettagli nel servizio di Valentina Arcovio, con Federica Pozzi e Valeria di Corrado andiamo sul caso Ranucci-Lavitola con altri dettagli sull'inchiesta per l'attentato al giornalista, Un caso, quello di Lavitola, commentato per Prima Pagina da Mario Ajello, con Asia Buconi andiamo sulle spiagge dei romani, precisamente a Maccarese passata da Cenerentola a regina del litorale, con l'esperta di cinema Gloria Satta vi raccontiamo l'estate indimenticabile di Giovanna Mezzogiorno tra fughe dai paparazzi e feste proibite, quindi l'ampia pagina di sport di Massimo Boccucci che ci parla di arbitri e della prossima stagione calcistica, di nuoto e di atletica con il commento sui successi italiani.

Moderna's mRNA influenza vaccine gains FDA approval; approvals for prostate cancer, narcolepsy type 1 and Mucinex 12HR; and peanut allergy treatment gains Fast Track status.

Claves de la Campaña de Vacunación contra la Influenza 2026. Junto a Isabel Rojas, Seremi de Salud Biobío.

Host: Jennifer Caudle, DO, FACOFP Guest: Laura Sass, MD Pediatric influenza carries a significant clinical burden, with children under four experiencing one of the highest rates of influenza-related illness, healthcare visits, and hospitalization.1,2 Seasonal influenza vaccination remains an evidence-based strategy to reduce illness and severe outcomes, with a well-established safety profile and continued support from leading U.S. health authorities.3,4 Joining Dr. Jennifer Caudle to share her perspective on the importance of influenza vaccination in children is Dr. Laura Sass. Dr. Laura Sass is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Eastern Virginia Medical School and a board-certified Pediatric Infectious Diseases specialist at Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters. References: US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Laboratory-confirmed influenza hospitalizations. Accessed March 31, 2026. https://gis.cdc.gov/grasp/fluview/FluHospChars.html#virusTypeDiv. US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Influenza Activity in the United States during the 2024–25 Season and Composition of the 2025–26 Influenza Vaccine. Accessed March 31, 2026. https://www.cdc.gov/flu/whats-new/2025-2026-influenza-activity.html. US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Flu Vaccine Effectiveness for Children and Older Adults. Updated August 14. 2024. Accessed March 31, 2026. https://www.cdc.gov/flu-vaccines-work/risk-groups/index.html. Committee on Infectious Diseases. Recommendations for Prevention and Control of Influenza in Children, 2025-2026: Policy Statement. Pediatrics. 2025;156(6)doi:10.1542/peds.2025-073620

Il South Australia sta affrontando la prima moria di massa di specie selvatiche collegate al virus dell'infulenza aviaria H5N1. Registrati casi positivi tra gli uccelli di Kangaroo Island, colonia cruciale per il leone marino australiano, già a rischio di estinzione.Seguici su Facebook e Instagram o abbonati ai nostri podcast cliccando qui. 

Africa Melane speaks to a representative from the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) about South Africa's winter flu season, the strains currently circulating, who is most at risk, and why vaccination remains the best protection against severe illness. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s and CapeTalk’s early morning talk show. Experienced broadcaster Africa Melane brings you the early morning news, sports, business, and interviews politicians and analysts to help make sense of the world. He also enjoys chatting to guests in the lifestyle sphere and the Arts. All the interviews are podcasted for you to catch-up and listen. Thank you for listening to this podcast from Early Breakfast with Africa Melane For more about the show click https://buff.ly/XHry7eQ and find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/XJ10LBU Listen live on weekdays between 04:00 and 06:00 (SA Time) to the Early Breakfast with Africa Melane broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3N Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk daily and weekly newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Arnold Monto is a professor emeritus of epidemiology and of public health and codirector of the Center for Respiratory Virus Research and Response at the University of Michigan School of Public Health. Stephen Morrissey, the interviewer, is the Executive Managing Editor of the Journal. A.S. Monto and H.Y. Chu. The Best of Both Worlds — Using Clinical Trial and Observational Data to Evaluate Vaccine Protection. N Engl J Med 2026;395:313-316.

What should the public know about the H1N1 influenza virus, and how can people separate evidence-based information from misinformation during a public health event? In this informative episode of The ‘X' Zone, Rob McConnell welcomes physician, author, and healthcare advocate Len Saputo to discuss The Truth Behind H1N1. Dr. Saputo examines the H1N1 influenza pandemic from a medical and public health perspective, discussing how influenza viruses spread, the challenges of responding to emerging infectious diseases, and the importance of reliable scientific information. He also shares his views on healthcare policy, prevention strategies, patient education, and the need for informed decision-making during times of public concern. Throughout the conversation, Rob and Dr. Saputo explore topics including risk communication, vaccination, public health preparedness, and the evolving nature of medical knowledge. Listeners are encouraged to evaluate health information critically, consult qualified healthcare professionals, and understand that medical recommendations may change as new evidence becomes available. Whether you're interested in infectious diseases, public health, preventive medicine, or the history of the H1N1 pandemic, this episode offers a thoughtful discussion about one of the most significant health events of the early 21st century.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-x-zone-radio-tv-show--1078348/support.Please note that all XZBN radio and/or television shows are Copyright © REL-MAR McConnell Meda Company, Niagara, Ontario, Canada – www.rel-mar.com. For more Episodes of this show and all shows produced, broadcasted and syndicated from REL-MAR McConell Media Company and The 'X' Zone Broadcast Network and the 'X' Zone TV Channell, visit www.xzbn.net. For programming, distribution, and syndication inquiries, email programming@xzbn.net.We are proud to announce the we have launched TWATNews.com, launched in August 2025.TWATNews.com is an independent online news platform dedicated to uncovering the truth about Donald Trump and his ongoing influence in politics, business, and society. Unlike mainstream outlets that often sanitize, soften, or ignore stories that challenge Trump and his allies, TWATNews digs deeper to deliver hard-hitting articles, investigative features, and sharp commentary that mainstream media won't touch.These are stories and articles that you will not read anywhere else.Our mission is simple: to expose corruption, lies, and authoritarian tendencies while giving voice to the perspectives and evidence that are often marginalized or buried by corporate-controlled media

Is the "Make America Healthy Again" movement beginning to unravel? Jonathan Howard, MD, and Wendy Orent examine a wave of recent public health stories that they argue reveal growing dysfunction within the Department of Health and Human Services under Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. From staffing shortages and agency leadership vacancies to vaccine policy changes and expanding infectious disease outbreaks, they discuss what they believe are the real-world consequences of current federal health leadership. The conversation also explores new measles outbreaks, cyclospora foodborne illness, influenza vaccine effectiveness, updated COVID vaccine research, child labor debates, NIH funding, scientific independence, and the continuing influence of prominent pandemic-era commentators. Whether you agree or disagree, this episode tackles some of the most consequential public health debates unfolding today. In This Episode The latest reporting on RFK Jr.'s leadership at HHS Why MAHA and MAGA may be increasingly at odds The growing measles outbreaks across the United States Cyclospora infections and concerns over weakened food safety oversight New research on influenza vaccine effectiveness in preventing pediatric deaths Updated COVID vaccine effectiveness data against hospitalization and severe illness The role of herd immunity and population immunity in today's COVID landscape The future of CDC leadership and federal public health agencies NIH funding, political oversight, and concerns about scientific independence Scott Atlas and calls to abolish the NIH Continued debate over COVID lockdowns and pandemic policy David Zweig, Jeffrey Tucker, Brownstone Institute, and education debates Child labor laws and their intersection with pandemic-era rhetoric Why physician-scientists continue debating the legacy of COVID policy Scientific misinformation and public trust Current public health threats beyond COVID Key Topics Discussed RFK Jr. Department of Health and Human Services MAHA MAGA Measles resurgence Cyclospora outbreak Vaccine effectiveness Influenza vaccination COVID-19 boosters CDC leadership NIH funding Scientific research Public health policy Pandemic response School closures Medical misinformation Health policy Memorable Discussion Points "Public health leadership isn't judged by rhetoric—it's judged by outcomes." "Preventable diseases don't care about political ideology." "Science requires evidence, not personalities." Resources Mentioned Recent New York Times reporting on HHS leadership JAMA studies on COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness CIDRAP influenza vaccine research Scientific American reporting on NIH funding changes Washington Post reporting on federal science policy About We Want Them Infected We Want Them Infected examines public health, infectious disease, vaccine policy, misinformation, and science through evidence-based discussion featuring neurologist Dr. Jonathan Howard and science journalist Wendy Orent. Follow the Show Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and leave a review to help more listeners discover the show.  

Siyabonga Motha speaks to Dr Angelique Coetzee, General Practitioner to unpack the different types of flu, how to tell them apart, when it is safe to self-medicate at home, and when you should seek the doctor. Tags: 702, Aubrey Masango show, Aubrey Masango. Bra Aubrey, Medical Matters, Siyabonga Motha, Dr Angelique Coetzee, Flu, Influenza, Cold, Self medicating, Covid 19 The Aubrey Masango Show is presented by late night radio broadcaster Aubrey Masango. Aubrey hosts in-depth interviews on controversial political issues and chats to experts offering life advice and guidance in areas of psychology, personal finance and more. All Aubrey’s interviews are podcasted for you to catch-up and listen. Thank you for listening to this podcast from The Aubrey Masango Show. Listen live on weekdays between 20:00 and 24:00 (SA Time) to The Aubrey Masango Show broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and on CapeTalk between 20:00 and 21:00 (SA Time) https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk Find out more about the show here https://buff.ly/lzyKCv0 and get all the catch-up podcasts https://buff.ly/rT6znsn Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfet Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Known as an illness that frequently appears during the winter, influenza can actually strike us all year round. What do we need to know about it? - Dikenal sebagai penyakit yang banyak muncul saat musim dingin, influenza sebenarnya dapat menyerang kita sepanjang tahun. Apa yang perlu kita ketahui tentang penyakit ini?Listen to SBS Indonesian on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays at 3pm.Follow us on Facebook and Instagram, and subscribe to our podcasts. - Dengarkan SBS Indonesian setiap hari Senin, Rabu, Jumat, dan Minggu jam 3 sore.Ikuti kami di Facebook dan Instagram, serta jangan lewatkan podcast kami.

Alertan por posible caída de ceniza del Popo en Tlalpan, Milpa Alta y XochimilcoSheinbaum propone a Esteban Moctezuma como embajador ante  Bélgica y la UEAdvierte la FAO sobre un aumento  de casos de la influenza aviar H5N1Más información en nuestro podcast#grc

La vittoria di Abelardo de la Espriella alle elezioni presidenziali in Colombia conferma la tendenza verso governi più conservatori in America Latina e l'interesse di Washington per la regione.Seguici su Facebook e Instagram o abbonati ai nostri podcast cliccando qui.

In episode 79 of Going anti-Viral, we represent a panel discussion from June 9, 2026, as part of the IAS–USA Dialogue series Emerging Infections and Health Threats. This Dialogue is a must listen as our distinguished panel of infectious disease experts dives deep into some of the most pressing public health challenges facing the world today. Moderated by Carlos del Rio, MD, a Distinguished Professor of Medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases at Emory University School of Medicine, this Dialogue brings together world-class experts Yvonne Maldonado, MD of Stanford University, and Peter Chin-Hong, MD, of the University of California San Francisco. The panel discusses the impact of the World Cup on public health as well as providing updates on current health threats including hantavirus, Ebola, measles, alpha-gal syndrome, and influenza. The panel also provides an update on alpha-gal syndrome and tick-borne diseases, as well as a discussion about an effort by Google to control diseases spread by mosquitoes. Finally, the panelists discuss the risk of the New World screwworm fly to livestock and humans, an outbreak of Campylobacter from the consumption of raw milk, and the impact of the World Cup on influenza in the US.0:00 – Introduction 1:32 – Impact of the World Cup travel on public health7:10 – Lessons learned from the hantavirus outbreak 13:42 – Status of Ebola outbreak, treatment options, and vaccine development25:18 – Update on measles in the US and public health response37:22 – Overview of alpha-gal syndrome and tick-borne diseases42:20 – Update on the Google Debug project45:31 – Risk of the New World screwworm fly to livestock and humans 47:42 – Outbreak of Campylobacter from the consumption of raw milk52:59 – Overview of influenza season in southern hemisphere and risk to the US57:46 – Closing remarks __________________________________________________Produced by IAS-USA, Going anti–Viral is a podcast for clinicians involved in research and care in HIV, its complications, and other viral infections. This podcast is intended as a technical source of information for specialists in this field, but anyone listening will enjoy learning more about the state of modern medicine around viral infections.Going anti-Viral's host is Dr Michael Saag, a physician, prominent HIV researcher at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, and volunteer IAS–USA board member. In most episodes, Dr Saag interviews an expert in infectious diseases or emerging pandemics about their area of specialty and current developments in the field. Other episodes are drawn from the IAS–USA vast catalogue of panel discussions, Dialogues, and other audio from various meetings and conferences. Email podcast@iasusa.org to send feedback, show suggestions, or questions to be answered on a later episode.Follow Going anti-Viral on: Apple Podcasts YouTubeXFacebookInstagram...

Healthline is receiving more calls for influenza-like sickness, and respiratory illnesses are starting to increase. Dr Mamaeroa David, Senior Maori Medical Advisor with the Immunisation Advisory Centre spoke to John Campbell.

Influenza is a highly contagious viral infection. As flu season begins in Australia, here's what you need to know to protect yourself, your family and the most vulnerable in our community. - Грипот е многу заразна вирусна инфекција. Со почетокот на сезоната на грип во Австралија, еве што треба да знаете за да се заштитите себеси, вашето семејство и најранливите во нашата заедница.

Australia is facing a massive winter surge in Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), but a vital public health message isn't reaching the people who need it most. Catherine Hughes AM from the Immunisation Foundation of Australia sits down with John Stanley to explain why RSV is hitting older adults hard this year, who qualifies for the newly federally funded free vaccine, and how to get it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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TWiV explains research on human influenza virus transmission that reveals heterogeneous expulsion of infectious virus into air, and how gut bacteriophages dictate inflammation heterogeneity through tuning the phage-bacteria-sphingosine-intestine axis in Crohn's disease. Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Rich Condit, Brianne Barker, and Jolene Ramsey Subscribe (free): Apple Podcasts, RSS, email Become a patron of TWiV! Links for this episode Support science education at MicrobeTV Positions in Rosenfeld Lab (email) NIH ousts infectious-disease leaders (Nature) Measles deaths in Bangladesh (npr) Russel Vought is going to destroy American science (Elizabeth Ginexi) Heterogeneous expulsion of infectious influenza virus into air (Cell) Gut phages and Crohn's disease (Cell Host Microbe) MIST device (Emory) Letters read on TWiV 1327 Timestamps by Jolene Ramsey. Thanks! Picks of the Week Brianne – The Perfect Bee Language Rich – Hubble's Messier Catalog Jolene – A different kind of power – Jacinda Ardern Vincent – Albert Sabin by Karen Torghele Listener Picks Anthony – Dr. Dakotah Tyler Marcus – Apollo Intro music is by Ronald Jenkees Send your virology questions and comments to twiv@microbe.tv Content in this podcast should not be construed as medical advice.

Diretor do braço da OMS nas Américas, Jarbas Barbosa, defende combinação de ciência, controle ágil e adesão da população às campanhas de imunização.

TWiV explains mRNA delivery of mosaic-8 pan-sarbecovirus RBD vaccines, and how toll-like receptor 7 alters the maternal immune landscape during influenza A infection to increase maternal and fetal morbidity, Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Rich Condit, and Kathy Spindler Subscribe (free): Apple Podcasts, RSS, email Become a patron of TWiV! Links for this episode Support science education at MicrobeTV Positions in Rosenfeld Lab (email) RFK Jr. driving vast inquiry into vaccines (NY Times) Indiana plant biologist locked out of lab by school (Science) Trump cuts CDC role in PEPFAR (Science) Ralph Baric retires (The Assembly) Baric to fight NIH funding ban (Science) Ebola outbreak in DRC (npr) Persistence of Andes virus RNA in human semen (Viruses) mRNA delivery of mosaic-8 pan-sarbecovirus RBD vaccines (Cell Rep) Science will break your heart (TWiV 920) TLR7 and maternal and fetal morbidity during influenza (Sci Adv) Letters read  on TWiV 1323 Timestamps by Jolene Ramsey. Thanks! Weekly Picks Kathy – Bloomberg Connects app and What's in Bloom  Peony Season 2026 Bloom Tracker Rich – Medpage Today: What you need to know about hantavirus Vincent – Apollo 11 Almost Never Left the Moon Intro music is by Ronald Jenkees Send your virology questions and comments to twiv@microbe.tv Content in this podcast should not be construed as medical advice.

Influenza is a highly contagious viral infection. As flu season begins in Australia, here's what you need to know to protect yourself, your family and the most vulnerable in our community. - គ្រុនផ្តាសាយធំឬ Influenza គឺជាមេរោគដែលឆ្លងខ្លាំង ហើយចរាចរពេញមួយឆ្នាំ ប៉ុន្តែសកម្មភាពផ្តាសាយកើនឡើងក្នុងរដូវស្លឹកឈើជ្រុះ ដោយការឆ្លងកើនឡើងខ្ពស់បំផុតក្នុងរដូវរងា។ នេះជាអ្វីដែលអ្នកត្រូវដឹងដើម្បីការពារខ្លួនអ្នក ក្រុមគ្រួសារអ្នក និងជនងាយរងគ្រោះបំផុតនៅក្នុងសហគមន៍របស់អ្នក។

Influenza is a highly contagious viral infection. As flu season begins in Australia, here's what you need to know to protect yourself, your family and the most vulnerable in our community. - Grip, bulaşıcılığı oldukça yüksek viral bir enfeksiyondur. Avustralya'da grip mevsiminin başladığı bugünlerde kendinizi, ailenizi ve toplumun en savunmasızlarını korumak için bilmeniz gerekenlere bakıyoruz.

Influenza is a highly contagious viral infection. As flu season begins in Australia, here's what you need to know to protect yourself, your family and the most vulnerable in our community. - Томуу бол маш хурдан тархдаг вирусийн халдвар юм. Австралид томуугийн улирал эхэлж буй энэ үед өөрийгөө, гэр бүлээ болон нийгмийн хамгийн эмзэг бүлгийн хүмүүсийг хэрхэн хамгаалах талаар эндээс сонсоорой.

Kirusi cha Influenza ni aina ya mafua yanayo ambukizwa kwa urahisi mkubwa na huzunguka mwaka mzima, lakini shughuli za mafua huongezeka wakati wa vuli, na maambukizi hufika kilele chake katika miezi ya majira ya baridi.

Influenza is a highly contagious viral infection. As flu season begins in Australia, here's what you need to know to protect yourself, your family and the most vulnerable in our community. - 독감은 전염성이 매우 강한 바이러스 감염입니다. 호주에서 독감 시즌이 시작됨에 따라 본인과 가족, 그리고 지역 사회의 취약 계층을 보호하기 위해 알아두면 좋은 사항들을 알려드립니다.

Influenza is a highly contagious viral infection. As flu season begins in Australia, here's what you need to know to protect yourself, your family and the most vulnerable in our community. - တုပ်ကွေးဗိုင်းရပ်စ်ဟာ တစ်နှစ်ပတ်လုံး ကူးစက်ပျံ့နှံ့နိုင်တဲ့ ပြင်းထန်တဲ့ ဗိုင်းရပ်စ်တစ်မျိုး ဖြစ်ပါတယ်။ ဒါပေမဲ့ ဆောင်းဦးပေါက်ကာလမှာ ပိုပြီး အဖြစ်များလာတတ်ပြီး ဆောင်းရာသီလတွေမှာတော့ ကူးစက်မှု အမြင့်ဆုံးအဆင့်ကို ရောက်ရှိလေ့ရှိပါတယ်။

Influenza is a highly contagious viral infection. As flu season begins in Australia, here's what you need to know to protect yourself, your family and the most vulnerable in our community. - Грипп — это очень заразный вирус, циркулирующий круглый год, но активность гриппа возрастает осенью, достигая пика в зимние месяцы. Готова ли ваша семья к сезону гриппа в этом году?

Influenza is a highly contagious viral infection. As flu season begins in Australia, here's what you need to know to protect yourself, your family and the most vulnerable in our community. - 流感是一种传染性极强的病毒，全年都可能传播，但秋季流感病毒活动最为活跃，冬季感染高峰期最为严重。 您的家人是否已为今年的流感季做好准备？ 在本期节目中，我们采访了三位临床专家，探讨哪些人群最容易患重症、何时接种年度流感疫苗，以及澳大利亚目前为儿童提供的无针接种方案。 点击音频收听详细内容

Influenza is a highly contagious viral infection. As flu season begins in Australia, here's what you need to know to protect yourself, your family and the most vulnerable in our community. - تشتد عدوى الإنفلونزا مع انخفاض درجات الحرارة، وتصبح الوقاية منها مسؤولية جماعية تبدأ بخطوات بسيطة، لكنها قادرة على حماية صحتكم وصحة من تحبون. إليكم كل ما تحتاجون معرفته للاستعداد لموسم الإنفلونزا هذا العام، وتقليل خطر العدوى داخل المنزل والعمل والمجتمع.

Influenza is a highly contagious viral infection. As flu season begins in Australia, here's what you need to know to protect yourself, your family and the most vulnerable in our community. - Грип — це дуже заразний вірус, який циркулює цілий рік, але активність грипу зростає восени, а пік захворюваності припадає на зимові місяці в Австралії. Чи готова ваша родина до цьогорічного сезону грипу? У цьому випуску ми поговоримо з трьома експертами, щоб з'ясувати, хто найбільше ризикує захворіти на важку форму грипу, коли слід робити щорічну вакцинацію від грипу та які безголкові варіанти зараз доступні, зокрема для дітей, в Австралії...

Influenza is a highly contagious viral infection. As flu season begins in Australia, here's what you need to know to protect yourself, your family and the most vulnerable in our community. - Kab mob khaub thuas yeej yog ib tug kab mob virus uas sib kis tau yooj yim heev. Thiab nyob rau lub caij pib kab mob khaub thuas ntawm Australia no, txuas ntxiv nod yog tej uas tsim nyog koj paub txog coj los pov puag koj tus kheej, koj tsev neeg thiab tej neeg uas yuav kis tau tus mob no yooj yim tshaj plaws ntawm peb tej zejzog.

Influenza is a highly contagious viral infection. As flu season begins in Australia, here's what you need to know to protect yourself, your family and the most vulnerable in our community. - با شروع فصل آنفولانزا در استرالیا، در این گزارش به راهکارهایی می‌پردازیم که باید برای محافظت از خود، خانواده و آسیب‌پذیرترین افراد جامعه بدانید.

Influenza is a highly contagious viral infection. As flu season begins in Australia, here's what you need to know to protect yourself, your family and the most vulnerable in our community. - Hargabku (Influenza) waa caabuq fayras ah oo si aad u fudud laysugu gudbiyo. Waxaana hadda la galay xilligii hargebka. Halkan ka baro wax kasta oo aad u baahan tahay si aad u difaacdo naftaada, qoyskaaga, iyo dadka ugu nugul bulshadeenna dhexdeeda.

Influenza is a highly contagious viral infection. As flu season begins in Australia, here's what you need to know to protect yourself, your family and the most vulnerable in our community. - 流感是一種傳染性極強的病毒性感染。隨著澳洲流感季節的來臨，以下是你需要了解的資訊，以保護自己、家人以及社區中最脆弱的群體。

Influenza is a highly contagious viral infection. As flu season begins in Australia, here's what you need to know to protect yourself, your family and the most vulnerable in our community. - Influenza adalah infeksi virus yang sangat menular. Saat musim flu dimulai di Australia, inilah yang perlu Anda ketahui untuk melindungi diri sendiri, keluarga Anda, dan orang-orang yang paling rentan di komunitas kami.

Influenza is a highly contagious viral infection. As flu season begins in Australia, here's what you need to know to protect yourself, your family and the most vulnerable in our community. - Cúm là một bệnh nhiễm virus có khả năng lây lan rất cao. Khi mùa cúm bắt đầu tại Úc, dưới đây là những điều bạn cần biết để bảo vệ bản thân, gia đình và những người dễ bị tổn thương nhất trong cộng đồng.

Influenza is a highly contagious viral infection. As flu season begins in Australia, here's what you need to know to protect yourself, your family and the most vulnerable in our community. - ไข้หวัดใหญ่เป็นไวรัสที่ติดต่อได้ง่าย และสามารถแพร่ระบาดได้ตลอดทั้งปี แต่การระบาดของไข้หวัดใหญ่จะเพิ่มขึ้นในช่วงฤดูใบไม้ร่วง และมีจำนวนผู้ติดเชื้อสูงสุดในช่วงฤดูหนาว เราสอบถามผู้เชี่ยวชาญถึงกลุ่มเสี่ยง การฉีดวัคซีนประจำปี และวัคซีนไข้หวัดใหญ่แบบไม่ใช้เข็มสำหรับเด็กเป็นครั้งแรกในออสเตรเลีย

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Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to talk about physician burnout and everything that Northwestern does to deal with employee wellness, the challenge of getting people the right care at the right place in a timely manner, COVID being down, the flu season being over, and […]

Are indoor cats really safe? Viral disease risks are revealed in this episode of the Purr Podcast! We sit down with Dr. Jane Sykes, a global leader in veterinary infectious diseases. We talk about why vaccine hesitancy is rising and what it means for cats, and how infectious diseases are changing due to environmental factors.

Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to talk about physician burnout and everything that Northwestern does to deal with employee wellness, the challenge of getting people the right care at the right place in a timely manner, COVID being down, the flu season being over, and […]