Podcasts about Influenza

Respiratory virus vaccine effectiveness and safety for influenza, RSV, and COVID-19 are reviewed, including new evidence, risks, and recommendations. JAMA Deputy Editor Preeti Malani, MD, MSJ, speaks with Rochelle Walensky, MD, MPH, professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School and former CDC Director, about vaccine data, public trust, and the 2026 respiratory virus season. Related Content: Respiratory Season Virus Vaccines RSV Immunization Effectiveness and Safety for the 2026-2027 Respiratory Season Influenza Vaccine Effectiveness and Safety for the 2026-2027 Respiratory Season COVID-19 Vaccine Effectiveness and Safety for the 2026-2027 Respiratory Season

Eine richtige Grippe ist etwas ganz anderes als eine einfache Erkältung. Jeder, der schon mal eine solche Influenza hatte, weiß das: Hohes Fieber, rasende Kopfschmerzen, trockener Husten und völlige Abgeschlagenheit - und das über Wochen. Inzwischen weiß man, dass eine Grippe auch zum Herzinfarkt, Schlaganfall oder eine tödliche Herzrhythmusstörung mit Herzversagen führen kann. Gerade bei älteren Menschen oder Risikogruppen. Eine Grippeimpfung kann - zumindest zum Teil - davor schützen. Aber die Deutschen sind impfmüde. Regional sind die Zahlen unterschiedlich: Schlusslicht ist Baden-Württemberg. Dort ließ sich zuletzt nur ein Fünftel der über 60-Jährigen impfen. Ganz vorne lag dagegen Sachsen-Anhalt mit 52 Prozent. Norddeutschland bewegt sich eher in der Mitte, so zwischen 43 und 45 Prozent, wobei Hamburg weiter hinten liegt. Wann man sich impfen lässt, will gut überlegt sein, sagt Korinna Hennig aus der ARD Gesund Reaktion. Denn der Impfschutz lässt nach einigen Monaten nach. Und die Grippesaison beginnt oft erst nach Weihnachten. Vieles spreche auch dafür, Kinder gegen Grippe impfen zu lassen. Der Infektiologe Mathias Pletz von der Universität in Jena verweist auf NDR Info darauf, dass Grippeimpfungen kaum Nebenwirkungen haben. Und auch wenn sich das Virus kontinuierlich verändert und damit eine Impfung auch nicht jedes Jahr gleich wirksam ist, rät er zur Pieks gegen die Grippe. Denn so könne der Verlauf einer Erkrankung abgemildert werden.weitere Informationen:Start der Grippesaison - wer sollte sich impfen lassen?https://www.ndr.de/audio-3505030.htmlGrippe (Influenza): Symptome, Behandlung und Impfunghttps://www.ndr.de/grippe198.htmlInfektiologe Pletz: Grippeschutzimpfung unbedingt empfehlenswerthttps://www.ndr.de/audio-3504900.htmlAlle Folgen von “NDR Info Thema” auch in ARD-Soundshttps://www.ardsounds.de/sendung/urn:ard:show:193cce6e1dd33420/Moderation: Peter Mücke Interviews: Stefan Schlag Planung: Bernd Musch-Borowska Produktion/Distribution: Mathias Stössner

Menteri Kesehatan Budi Gunadi Sadikin memastikan obat antivirus oseltamivir untuk menangani influenza tipe A tersedia di rumah sakit. Namun, obat ini tidak diberikan secara bebas karena berisiko menimbulkan resistensi.Hal ini disampaikan Menkes menyusul keluhan warga di media sosial yang kesulitan mendapatkan oseltamivir. Menurut Budi, obat diberikan terutama kepada pasien dengan gejala berat atau komorbiditas tinggi.Budi menegaskan, penggunaan oseltamivir harus sesuai indikasi. Penggunaan sembarangan dapat memicu resistensi, sehingga virus dengan tingkat keparahan tinggi bisa tidak merespons obat.

Da kann einem schon schwindlig werden in den modernen Fahrgeschäften oder nach so 'ner Maß Bier. Das Oktoberfest hat aber in diesem Jahr noch einen weiteren Schwindelfaktor gewonnen: Den Impfservice auf der Wies'n. Die Meldung Nr. 179 der Münchner Rathaus Umschau (veröffentlicht am 18. September) bewirbt einen sogenannten Infektionsschutz, den man sich zwischen 9 und 14 Uhr in der Wiesn-Wache holen könne, der kurz nach der Impfung einsetze und sich innerhalb von etwa ein bis zwei Wochen vollständig aufbauen würde. Angeboten werden kostenlos – also von den Krankenkassen finanziert - Corona-, Influenza und RSV-Impfungen. Diese Maßnahme der Stadt München geht auf die Initiative „München impft“ unter der Schirmherrschaft der Gesundheitsreferentin Beatrix Zurek zurück. Was das Immunsystem sonst noch zu Spritzen und Bier zu sagen hat, was diese Aktion mit der Stiko, der Ständigen Impfkommission beim RKI zu tun hat und wie man die Situation jurisitisch betrachten könnte, das haben wir mit Prof. Stefan Hockertz, dem kritischen Immunologen und Toxikologen besprochen. Ein Interview mit Beatrix Zurek wurde aus Termingründen leider abgelehnt, die Veröffentlichung der schriftlichen Antworten, die wir in den nächsten Tagen erwarten, folgt … www.radiomuenchen.net/​ @radiomuenchen www.facebook.com/radiomuenchen www.instagram.com/radio_muenchen/ twitter.com/RadioMuenchen https://odysee.com/@RadioMuenchen.net:9 https://rumble.com/user/RadioMunchen Radio München ist eine gemeinnützige Unternehmung. Wir freuen uns, wenn Sie unsere Arbeit unterstützen. GLS-Bank IBAN: DE65 4306 0967 8217 9867 00 BIC: GENODEM1GLS Bitcoin (BTC): bc1qqkrzed5vuvl82dggsyjgcjteylq5l58sz4s927 Spenden mit Lightning: rm@pareto.town

The CDC characterized the 2025-2026 influenza season as moderate overall, but the burden in the United States was substantial, with suboptimal seasonal influenza vaccine uptake among adults and children. It is important to communicate to patients that the clinical benefits of the influenza vaccine extend beyond prevention of disease and mortality, particularly for the most vulnerable populations. In anticipation of the upcoming influenza season, stream this podcast, featuring audio from a live webinar led by experts Paul G. Auwaerter, MD, MBA, and Ravi Jhaveri, MD, FIDSA, FPIDS, FAAP, to increase your competence in optimizing influenza vaccine uptake in pediatric and adult patients.For more, and to download the accompanying slides, visit our program page.Topics covered include:Flu Vaccines for the 2026-2027 SeasonA Preview of the 2026-2027 Season From the Southern HemisphereStrategies for Influenza Vaccine SelectionIntegrating New Developments Into PracticeGet 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:Paul G. Auwaerter, MD, MBASherrilyn and Ken Fisher Professor of MedicineDivisions of Infectious Diseases and General Internal MedicineJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineBaltimore, MarylandRavi Jhaveri, MD, FIDSA, FPIDS, FAAPDivision HeadPediatric Infectious DiseasesVirginia H. Rogers Professor in Infectious DiseasesAnn & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoProfessor of PediatricsNorthwestern University Feinberg School of MedicineChicago, Illinois Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Just in time for respiratory virus season, this episode of the podcast breaks down essential vaccine guidance for older adults. From flu, COVID-19, and RSV to an added bonus deep dive into shingles, we cover everything you need to know to protect older adults this season. Our expert guests include: Kenneth Schmader, MD: A geriatrician and vaccine researcher who helped develop the zoster vaccine. Ken serves on the Working Groups for the Herpes Zoster, Influenza, COVID-19, RSV and General Adult Immunization Guidelines for the US Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). Sharon Brangman, MD: a geriatrician extraordinaire whom we've had in the past for her work in Alzheimer's, and whom we've now asked to talk about her work with the AGS Older Adults Vaccine Initiative. We covered a lot of topics, including: Who needs which vaccine at what age: Clear guidelines for COVID-19, RSV, flu, and shingles vaccines. Optimal seasonal timing: What the optimal timing during the year to receive the schedule their shots? Vaccine selection: How to choose between options, including standard-dose, high-dose, and new mRNA flu vaccines? Does the shingles vaccine really prevent dementia? Listen now and explore the links below for more resources. Eric Resources: AGS Vaccine Initiative Website.  They have a variety of resources including: Get the Basics: Essential Vaccines for Older Adults Learn More: What You Need to Know About COVID-19 Vaccines for Older Adults (Age 65+) Ask The Expert: The Flu Vaccine Learn More: What You Need to Know About the Shingles Vaccine Get the Basics: RSV Vaccines for Older Adults (60+) CDC Adult Immunization Schedule The Nature study we discussed on the effect of herpes zoster vaccination on dementia

One woman is now warning others to take the flu seriously after she fainted through a glass shower door while sick with Influenza a couple of years ago. 

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Flu season is running rampant, and there's a lot of conflicting information out there. Do you go to the doctor as soon as something's off, or should you hold off to avoid clogging up the hospitals? Do you take your rest immediately, or soldier on and avoid restless days at home? Dr. John Cameron joins Tim Beveridge on the Health Hub to discuss what you should do when you catch the flu. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

⚠️ 面對流感要注意出現疑似流感症狀時，需盡早就醫黃金 48 小時內服用抗流感藥物，可降低併發症風險！參考文獻1. 衛生福利部疾病管制署-核心教材-流感併發重症-(2026版)2. 感染症醫學會-何謂H1N113. 1918 Influenza: the Mother of All Pandemics4. 馬偕紀念醫院-H1N1 H5N1 H7N9 傻傻分不清楚5. 衛生福利部疾病管制署：季節性流感防治工作手冊6. Influenza in children. Paediatr Child Health. 2005 Oct;10(8):485-7. doi: 10.1093/pch/10.8.485. PMID: 19668662; PMCID: PMC2722601.7. 衛生福利部疾病管制署：流感疫苗接種Q&A8. Ikematsu H, et al. N Engl J Med 2020; 383:309-320.9. Dutkowski R. J Antimicrob Chemother. 2010;65 Suppl 2:ii11–ii24.10. 衛生福利部疾病管制署：流感抗病毒藥劑11. 衛生福利部疾病管制署：季節性流感防治＿＿Hiho～大家好，我是志祺，這集來聊聊的來賓是⋯⋯小兒科醫師 柚子醫師！這集你會聽到⋯⋯→ 「流感」指的就是某段時間特別流行的感冒嗎？跟普通感冒差在哪？→ 流感是怎麼一步步引發重症的？→ 「今年得過流感，明年就比較不容易再得」是真的還是迷思？→ 台灣歷年流感重症與死亡人數的起伏，跟什麼有關？→ 為什麼天天面對病人的醫師、護理師，反而不會得流感？→ 一樣得流感，為什麼有人吃藥休息就沒事，有人卻併發重症？→ 小朋友的流感症狀跟大人一樣嗎？「一人生病全家中標」該怎麼隔離？→ 想預防流感、或身邊已經有人中標，可以怎麼自保？追蹤追起來！✨ 來賓柚子醫師的 Facebook：https://www.facebook.com/yourgoodoctor/＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿

Neste episódio, apresentamos 5 vacinas essenciais que auxiliam na redução da inflamação sistêmica e diminuem comprovadamente o risco de eventos cardiovasculares graves. Entenda o impacto da imunização contra Influenza, Pneumococo, COVID-19, VSR e Herpes-Zóster na proteção do coração e como incorporar essas recomendações na sua rotina clínica. Ginecologia e Obstetrícia para médicos e residentes. Aqui você encontra conteúdos sobre atualização médica, casos clínicos e preparação para provas de título.

"How does the flu vaccine work and help me?" Influenza vaccination. Tammie Henderson, FNP-C, Primary Care Provider at Riverside Healthcare, explains how the vaccine introduces a weakened version of the virus (not live) so your body builds antibodies. Hear about reduced risk (about 40–60% in a well-matched season), shorter illness duration, milder symptoms if you still get sick, and common post-vaccine reactions like arm soreness or low-grade fever.  Learn more about Tammie Henderson

Send us Fan MailEste podcast es una grabación de un proyecto de DNP sobre educación para cuidadores acerca de la vacuna contra la gripe 2026-2027. Alexanda Barrow, estudiante de DNP en la Universidad de Florida, y su mentor académico, Michael Maymi, DNP, analizan educación basada en evidencia sobre la vacuna de este año. A continuación se presenta la lista de referencias utilizada para brindar la educación.No es solo un resfriadoProteja a su hijo en esta temporada de gripe Guion del podcast para padresBienvenida y presentaciónHola a todos. Me gustaría darles la bienvenida a nuestro podcast para padres sobre la vacuna contra la gripe: No es solo un resfriado, proteja a su hijo en esta temporada de gripe.Mi nombre es Alexandra. Soy estudiante de enfermería pediátrica de práctica avanzada en la Universidad de Florida y enfermera registrada local. He vivido en Lakeland toda mi vida y he trabajado en el sector de la salud en esta comunidad durante los últimos cuatro años.Y mi nombre es Michael. Soy profesor asociado clínico aquí en la Universidad de Florida y enseño en los programas de atención primaria y de cuidados agudos pediátricos. Tengo más de 30 años de experiencia pediátrica como enfermero y más de 15 años como enfermero de práctica avanzada en pediatría.Así que la temporada de gripe puede ser muy difícil para los niños y ya está a la vuelta de la esquina. Queremos trabajar con ustedes para mantener a sus hijos saludables este invierno. Este breve podcast responde a algunas preguntas comunes que las familias hacen sobre la gripe y la vacuna contra la gripe.Importancia de la vacuna contra la gripeEntonces, dime, Alexandra, ¿por qué es importante la vacuna contra la gripe?La gripe puede causar fiebre alta, tos, dolores corporales, vómitos, diarrea, deshidratación y problemas respiratorios en niños y adolescentes. Puede hacer que los niños falten a la escuela. Puede hacer que los padres falten al trabajo. Y los síntomas pueden durar varias semanas.Algunos niños y adolescentes necesitarán venir al consultorio para una visita por enfermedad. Es posible que necesiten atención en la sala de emergencias o incluso ser admitidos en el hospital debido a las complicaciones de la gripe, como deshidratación, lesiones musculares u otras complicaciones respiratorias.Vacunación cada añoEntonces, ¿por qué necesitamos ponernos esta vacuna cada año?Bueno, la vacuna en sí se basa en proyecciones y los virus de la gripe cambian. Por lo tanto, la vacuna se actualiza anualmente para brindarle la mejor protección contra la versión actual del virus.Mitos comunes sobre la vacunaAhora vamos a repasar algunos mitos comunes sobre la vacuna contra la gripe. Muchas personas creen que la vacuna contra la gripe te da gripe. ¿Y qué piensas de eso, Alexandra?Así es, la vacuna contra la gripe no puede darle gripe a su hijo. Ahora, algunos niños pueden presentar dolor en el brazo, fiebre leve o cansancio a medida que su sistema inmunitario responde a la vacuna. Actualmente, la Academia Americana de Pediatría recomienda recibir la vacuna contra la gripe lo antes posible cuando su proveedor se la ofrezca.Mi hijo está sano. ¿Por qué la necesita?Otro mito común es: Mi hijo está sano. ¿Por qué la necesita?Los niños sanos también pueden enfermarse gravemente a causa de la gripe. Y la vacunación evita que las personas sanas transmitan la gripe a personas con sistemas inmunitarios más débiles, como bebés, hermanos, abuelos y otras personas con enfermedades crónicas.¿Por qué no simplemente la tratamos?Otro mito es: ¿Por qué no simplemente la tratamos cuando ocurra?El tratamiento funciona, pero no reemplaza la prevención. La vacuna ayuda a reducir el riesgo incluso antes de que su hijo esté expuesto, y si se infecta, puede presentar un caso de gripe más leve. Incluso un caso leve de gripe puede mantener a su hijo fuera de la escuela durante una semana o más mientras se recupera.Seguridad y efectos secundariosLa vacuna contra la gripe se ha estudiado durante muchos años y se recomienda para niños de 6 meses en adelante en cada temporada de gripe. Los efectos secundarios más comunes son leves, como dolor en el lugar donde se aplicó la inyección, cansancio y fiebre baja. Las reacciones graves son raras.Pregúntele hoy mismo al proveedor que atiende a su hijo qué medicamento y qué dosis puede darle para ayudar con el dolor y la fiebre.Recomendación para las familiasRecomendamos que su hijo reciba la vacuna contra la gripe hoy mismo. Es una de las mejores formas de reducir el riesgo de una enfermedad grave por gripe, días perdidos de escuela, días perdidos de trabajo y visitas al hospital. Si tiene alguna pregunta, por favor pregúntele al proveedor de su hijo.Cierre y recursos adicionalesQueremos agradecerle por escuchar nuestro podcast. Tenemos notas del podcast en nuestra descripción que proporcionan artículos e información basados en evidencia sobre la vacuna contra la gripe. Y si tiene alguna pregunta adicional, nuevamente, por favor comuníquese con su proveedor. Gracias.                                                                  ReferencesAmerican Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Infectious Diseases. (2025). Recommendations for prevention and control of influenza in children, 2025–2026: Policy statement. Pediatrics, 156(6), e2025073620. https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2025-073620Çeri, A., Sancak, E., & Sayan, E. (2025). Navigating challenging family dynamics in pediatric practice: Strategies for effective communication and collaboration. Pediatrics in Review,46(10), 535–544. https://doi.org/10.1542/pir.2025-006760Food and Drug Administration. (2026). Influenza vaccine composition for the 2026–2027 U.S. influenza season. https://www.fda.gov/vaccines-blood-biologics/vaccines/influenza-vaccine-composition-2026-2027-us-influenza-seasonGarzon, D. L., Dirks, M., Driessnack, M., Duderstadt, K. G., & Gaylord, N. M. (Eds.). (2025). Burn's pediatric primary care (8th ed.). Elsevier. Jacobson, R. M., St Sauver, J. L., Griffin, J. M., MacLaughlin, K. L., & Finney Rutten, L. J. (2020). How health care providers should address vaccine hesitancy in the clinical setting: Evidence for presumptive language in making a strong recommendation. Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics, 16(9), 2131–2135. https://doi.org/10.1080/21645515.2020.1735226Kaiser Family Foundation. (2025). Child flu vaccination rates by age. https://www.kff.org/state-health-policy-data/state-indicator/child-flu-vaccination-rates-by-age/Reinhart, K., Huang, S., Kniss, K., Reed, C., & Budd, A. (2025). Influenza-associated pediatric deaths—United States, 2024–25 influenza season. MMWR. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, 74, 565–569. https://doi.org/10.15585/mmwr.mm7436a2Sakleshpur, S., & Steed, A. L. (2022). Influenza: Toward understanding the immune response in the young. Frontiers in Pediatrics, 10, 953150. https://doi.org/10.3389/fped.2022.953150Trombetta, C. M., Kistner, O., Montomoli, E., Viviani, S., & Marchi, S. (2022). Influenza viruses and vaccines: The role of vaccine effectiveness studies for evaluation of the benefits of influenza vaccines. Vaccines, 10(5), 714.https://doi.org/10.3390/vaccines10050714Vidyasagar, N., Bernstein, K., & Alcocer Alkureishi, M. (2026). Motivational interviewing: A tool for pediatricians. Pediatrics in Review, 47(1), 59–63.https://doi.org/10.1542/pir.2024-006685

Puntata 630 con Valeria e Marco ai microfoni e Giuliana in esterna. Valeria parla di influenza e dei metodi per gestire le cavie da laboratorio, affrontando il tema con attenzione agli aspetti scientifici, pratici ed etici legati alla ricerca biomedica.Giuliana intervista il prof. Alioscia Hamma e Alessandro Amabile, entrambi dell'Università Federico II di Napoli, ideatori del gioco “Q-TRIS”. Dopo la barza, Marco ci parla infine di un possibile candidato di materia oscura osservato dall'esperimento LUX-Zeplin, spiegando perché questo risultato abbia suscitato interesse nella comunità scientifica e quali verifiche saranno necessarie per comprenderne meglio la natura.E infine vi confermiamo che il 10 ottobre c'è la puntata 600 live a Milano al museo della scienza e della tecnica!Per scaricare il gioco “Q-TRIS”. : https://nqsti.it/news/qtris-il-gioco-della-meccanica-quantisticaArticolo Lux-Zeplin: https://lz.lbl.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2026/08/LZ_Preprint_260901_Dark_Matter_EFT_Nuclear_Recoil_Search_at_Higher_Energies.pdfDiventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/scientificast-la-scienza-come-non-l-hai-mai-sentita--1762253/support.

Japan has already entered this year's influenza season in earnest, the second earliest on record.

Das Übliche. Gast fällt aus, einer sagt "hey es gäbe da noch unzählige Gerüchte, wir sollten darüber quatschen" und dann reden sie 80% der fast zwei Stunden über was anderes. Dafür herrlich stamm-tischig, quasi ungeschnitten und gepflegt bodenlos, jedenfalls zwischendurch. Mit dabei: Subbässe, Smart-Media-Karten, primäre weibliche Geschlechtsteile, Influenza, Gewaltsex, Fruity Loops und Blasenschwäche. Die reguläre Folge kommt nächste Woche. Bis dann!

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Dr. Shylah Moore-Pardo, Assistant Professor with the Division of Infectious Diseases and International Medicine, reviews the basics regarding vaccinations in the HIV-positive population. Dr. Pardo first reviews routine immunizations, such as Influenza, Tetanus, and COVID-19. She then covers risk specific vaccines, such as shots for Hepatitis B and C, meningococcus, and Mpox. Next, Dr. Pardo discusses routine vaccines indicated based upon one’s age, including Shingles, HPV, and pneumococcus. She then reviews non-routine vaccines given as indicated (Rabies, Men-B, Travel vaccines, etc.).

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Send us Fan MailThis podcast is a DNP project recording on Medical Assistant education on the 2026-2027 flu vaccine.  Alexanda Barrow, a DNP student at the University of Florida, and her faculty mentor, Michael Maymi, DNP, discuss evidence-based education about this year's vaccine.  Below is the reference list used to provide the education.                                                                    ReferencesAmerican Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Infectious Diseases. (2025). Recommendations for prevention and control of influenza in children, 2025–2026: Policy statement. Pediatrics, 156(6), e2025073620. https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2025-073620Çeri, A., Sancak, E., & Sayan, E. (2025). Navigating challenging family dynamics in pediatric practice: Strategies for effective communication and collaboration. Pediatrics in Review,46(10), 535–544. https://doi.org/10.1542/pir.2025-006760Food and Drug Administration. (2026). Influenza vaccine composition for the 2026–2027 U.S. influenza season. https://www.fda.gov/vaccines-blood-biologics/vaccines/influenza-vaccine-composition-2026-2027-us-influenza-seasonGarzon, D. L., Dirks, M., Driessnack, M., Duderstadt, K. G., & Gaylord, N. M. (Eds.). (2025). Burn's pediatric primary care (8th ed.). Elsevier. Jacobson, R. M., St Sauver, J. L., Griffin, J. M., MacLaughlin, K. L., & Finney Rutten, L. J. (2020). How health care providers should address vaccine hesitancy in the clinical setting: Evidence for presumptive language in making a strong recommendation. Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics, 16(9), 2131–2135. https://doi.org/10.1080/21645515.2020.1735226Kaiser Family Foundation. (2025). Child flu vaccination rates by age. https://www.kff.org/state-health-policy-data/state-indicator/child-flu-vaccination-rates-by-age/Reinhart, K., Huang, S., Kniss, K., Reed, C., & Budd, A. (2025). Influenza-associated pediatric deaths—United States, 2024–25 influenza season. MMWR. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, 74, 565–569. https://doi.org/10.15585/mmwr.mm7436a2Sakleshpur, S., & Steed, A. L. (2022). Influenza: Toward understanding the immune response in the young. Frontiers in Pediatrics, 10, 953150. https://doi.org/10.3389/fped.2022.953150Trombetta, C. M., Kistner, O., Montomoli, E., Viviani, S., & Marchi, S. (2022). Influenza viruses and vaccines: The role of vaccine effectiveness studies for evaluation of the benefits of influenza vaccines. Vaccines, 10(5), 714.https://doi.org/10.3390/vaccines10050714Vidyasagar, N., Bernstein, K., & Alcocer Alkureishi, M. (2026). Motivational interviewing: A tool for pediatricians. Pediatrics in Review, 47(1), 59–63.https://doi.org/10.1542/pir.2024-006685

Send us Fan MailThis podcast is a DNP project recording on provider education on the 2026-2027 flu vaccine.  Alexanda Barrow, a DNP student at the University of Florida, and her faculty mentor, Michael Maymi, DNP, discuss evidence-based education about this year's vaccine.  Below is the reference list used to provide the education.                                                                    ReferencesAmerican Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Infectious Diseases. (2025). Recommendations for prevention and control of influenza in children, 2025–2026: Policy statement. Pediatrics, 156(6), e2025073620. https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2025-073620Çeri, A., Sancak, E., & Sayan, E. (2025). Navigating challenging family dynamics in pediatric practice: Strategies for effective communication and collaboration. Pediatrics in Review,46(10), 535–544. https://doi.org/10.1542/pir.2025-006760Food and Drug Administration. (2026). Influenza vaccine composition for the 2026–2027 U.S. influenza season. https://www.fda.gov/vaccines-blood-biologics/vaccines/influenza-vaccine-composition-2026-2027-us-influenza-seasonGarzon, D. L., Dirks, M., Driessnack, M., Duderstadt, K. G., & Gaylord, N. M. (Eds.). (2025). Burn's pediatric primary care (8th ed.). Elsevier. Jacobson, R. M., St Sauver, J. L., Griffin, J. M., MacLaughlin, K. L., & Finney Rutten, L. J. (2020). How health care providers should address vaccine hesitancy in the clinical setting: Evidence for presumptive language in making a strong recommendation. Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics, 16(9), 2131–2135. https://doi.org/10.1080/21645515.2020.1735226Kaiser Family Foundation. (2025). Child flu vaccination rates by age. https://www.kff.org/state-health-policy-data/state-indicator/child-flu-vaccination-rates-by-age/Reinhart, K., Huang, S., Kniss, K., Reed, C., & Budd, A. (2025). Influenza-associated pediatric deaths—United States, 2024–25 influenza season. MMWR. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, 74, 565–569. https://doi.org/10.15585/mmwr.mm7436a2Sakleshpur, S., & Steed, A. L. (2022). Influenza: Toward understanding the immune response in the young. Frontiers in Pediatrics, 10, 953150. https://doi.org/10.3389/fped.2022.953150Trombetta, C. M., Kistner, O., Montomoli, E., Viviani, S., & Marchi, S. (2022). Influenza viruses and vaccines: The role of vaccine effectiveness studies for evaluation of the benefits of influenza vaccines. Vaccines, 10(5), 714.https://doi.org/10.3390/vaccines10050714Vidyasagar, N., Bernstein, K., & Alcocer Alkureishi, M. (2026). Motivational interviewing: A tool for pediatricians. Pediatrics in Review, 47(1), 59–63.https://doi.org/10.1542/pir.2024-006685

Send us Fan MailThis podcast is a DNP project recording on parent education on the 2026-2027 flu vaccine.  Alexanda Barrow, a DNP student at the University of Florida, and her faculty mentor, Michael Maymi, DNP, discuss evidence-based education about this year's vaccine.  Below is the reference list used to provide the education.                                                                    ReferencesAmerican Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Infectious Diseases. (2025). Recommendations for prevention and control of influenza in children, 2025–2026: Policy statement. Pediatrics, 156(6), e2025073620. https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2025-073620Çeri, A., Sancak, E., & Sayan, E. (2025). Navigating challenging family dynamics in pediatric practice: Strategies for effective communication and collaboration. Pediatrics in Review,46(10), 535–544. https://doi.org/10.1542/pir.2025-006760Food and Drug Administration. (2026). Influenza vaccine composition for the 2026–2027 U.S. influenza season. https://www.fda.gov/vaccines-blood-biologics/vaccines/influenza-vaccine-composition-2026-2027-us-influenza-seasonGarzon, D. L., Dirks, M., Driessnack, M., Duderstadt, K. G., & Gaylord, N. M. (Eds.). (2025). Burn's pediatric primary care (8th ed.). Elsevier. Jacobson, R. M., St Sauver, J. L., Griffin, J. M., MacLaughlin, K. L., & Finney Rutten, L. J. (2020). How health care providers should address vaccine hesitancy in the clinical setting: Evidence for presumptive language in making a strong recommendation. Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics, 16(9), 2131–2135. https://doi.org/10.1080/21645515.2020.1735226Kaiser Family Foundation. (2025). Child flu vaccination rates by age. https://www.kff.org/state-health-policy-data/state-indicator/child-flu-vaccination-rates-by-age/Reinhart, K., Huang, S., Kniss, K., Reed, C., & Budd, A. (2025). Influenza-associated pediatric deaths—United States, 2024–25 influenza season. MMWR. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, 74, 565–569. https://doi.org/10.15585/mmwr.mm7436a2Sakleshpur, S., & Steed, A. L. (2022). Influenza: Toward understanding the immune response in the young. Frontiers in Pediatrics, 10, 953150. https://doi.org/10.3389/fped.2022.953150Trombetta, C. M., Kistner, O., Montomoli, E., Viviani, S., & Marchi, S. (2022). Influenza viruses and vaccines: The role of vaccine effectiveness studies for evaluation of the benefits of influenza vaccines. Vaccines, 10(5), 714.https://doi.org/10.3390/vaccines10050714Vidyasagar, N., Bernstein, K., & Alcocer Alkureishi, M. (2026). Motivational interviewing: A tool for pediatricians. Pediatrics in Review, 47(1), 59–63.https://doi.org/10.1542/pir.2024-006685

Vaccine-preventable diseases have resurged despite decades of successful mitigation, due in part to changing vaccine recommendations. Featuring audio from a live webinar with experts Paul G. Auwaerter, MD, MBA, FIDSA, FACP, and Camille Nelson Kotton, MD, FIDSA, FAST, this podcast explores current events in vaccines and their implications on patient vaccine uncertainty, with expert discussion of learner-submitted questions. For more, and to download the accompanying slides, visit our program page. Topics covered include: Current Outbreaks of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases Changes in Current Federal HHS/CDC Vaccine Recommendations Resources to Consult for Vaccine Recommendations The Vaccine Hesitancy Continuum Shared Clinical Decision-making Memorable Messaging Tools Presenters: Paul G. Auwaerter, MD, MBA Sherrilyn and Ken Fisher Professor of Medicine Divisions of Infectious Diseases and General Internal Medicine Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Baltimore, Maryland Camille Nelson Kotton, MD, FIDSA, FAST Clinical Director, Transplant and Immunocompromised Host Infectious Diseases Infectious Diseases Division Massachusetts General Hospital Associate Professor, Harvard Medical School Boston, Massachusetts 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cresce la preoccupazione per l'impatto dell'influenza aviaria H5 sulla fauna australiana dopo la conferma, lungo la costa dell'Australia Meridionale, di due casi nelle foche, tra cui il primo caso accertato di H5 in un mammifero nel Paese.

A surge of influenza A is hitting New Zealand. This year's numbers are the highest in four years, and hospitalisations in Auckland are the highest they've been for a decade. Covid health measures have been reinstated in GP clinics with phone-first triaging and respiratory patients being separated from normal patients. Dr Bryan Betty joined Jack Tame to discuss the outbreak – what's happening, why it seems so severe, and if it can be treated at home. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clinicians across the country are reportedly drawing on COVID-era measures as influenza cases surge. Respiratory illness have reached their highest numbers since 2015 - with 177 people hospitalised in Auckland last week. Health NZ is urging people to save emergency departments for emergencies, as ambulance services struggle to meet demand. University of Canterbury Biological Mathematician Michael Plank tells Heather du Plessis-Allan that hospitalisations could increase as the flu takes hold. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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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

A spike in influenza has prompted a call for GPs to bring back the infection-control measures used during Covid. That includes phone triage and separating patients with respiratory symptoms from others. The health system is already under pressure - in the past fortnight, Hato Hone St John had its four busiest days on record, while hospitals and emergency departments are also being overwhelmed by demand. Dr Luke Bradford, the President of the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners, spoke to John Campbell.

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.

En este episodio de Parte Médico, el doctor Julio Castro analiza el reciente pico de casos de influenza y COVID-19 en la región, sus principales causas y las consecuencias que este aumento puede generar en la población y en los sistemas de salud.

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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.

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. 

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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.

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.

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.

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.