Podcasts about RSV

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

Researchers have been investigating the impact of using RAT tests to detect influenza, Covid-19 and RSV at GP clinics, to see if they improve treatment and help curb the spread of winter illnesses. Professor Maria Stubbe co-authored the study, she's from Otago University's Department of Primary Health Care and spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

คอลัมน์ “สดแต่เช้า”ปีที่6(ตอนที่183)มีคำปรึกษามาก ชีวิตจะปลอดภัย!“เมื่อไม่มีการชี้แนะ ประชาชนก็ล้มลง แต่โดยมีที่ปรึกษามาก ก็มีความปลอดภัย”~สุภาษิต 11:14 THSV11“Where there is no guidance, a people falls; but in an abundance of counselors there is safety.”~Proverbs 11:14 RSVมีคำเตือนสติดีๆที่กล่าวว่า“การขอคำปรึกษาไม่ใช่สัญญาณของความอ่อนแอแต่เป็นเครื่องหมายของความถ่อมใจ!”(Seeking counsel is not a sign of weakness;it is a sign of humility.)เราทุกคนจำเป็นต้องมีที่ปรึกษา เพราะคำปรึกษาที่ดี มีความสำคัญเป็นอย่างมากต่อชีวิต ทรัพย์สิน และในการทำงานโดยเฉพาะอย่างยิ่งต่อการตัดสินใจในชีวิตของผู้นำและของคริสตจักรพระคัมภีร์กล่าวถึงเรื่องนี้ ไว้อย่างไรบ้าง?​ “เมื่อไม่มีการชี้แนะ ประชาชนก็ล้มลง”(Where there is no guidance, a people falls;)คำว่า “การชี้แนะ” ในบริบทนี้เกี่ยวข้องกับ“การนำทาง การปรึกษาหารือ และการมีคนช่วยมองสถานการณ์อย่างรอบด้าน”พระคัมภีร์กำลังเตือนว่าเมื่อคนหนึ่งหรือผู้นำคนหนึ่งคนใดตัดสินใจโดยไม่มีคำแนะนำที่ดีความผิดพลาดย่อมเกิดขึ้นได้ง่ายเหตุผลก็ธรรมดายิ่ง นั่นคือมนุษย์ทุกคนมีข้อจำกัด1).เรามองเห็นเพียงบางส่วน2).เราอาจมีอคติโดยไม่รู้ตัว3).เราอาจมีอารมณ์ในการตัดสินใจ4).เราอาจมีความอยากหรือความชอบเป็นความลำเอียง5).เราอาจมีประสบการณ์ไม่พอดังนั้นการไม่ยอมฟังใครเลย อาจตัดตัวเองออกจากปัญญาที่พระเจ้าสามารถส่งมาให้เราผ่านคนอื่น​“แต่โดยมีที่ปรึกษามาก ก็มีความปลอดภัย”(but in an abundance of counselors there is safety.)แต่นี่ไม่ได้หมายความว่า “ยิ่งมีคนมากเท่าไร คำแนะนำก็จะยิ่งถูกต้อง”แต่หมายความว่า การมีที่ปรึกษาที่มีสติปัญญาและมีประสบการณ์สามารถให้มุมมองที่หลากหลายและปลอดภัยแก่เราก่อนการตัดสินใจในเรื่องสำคัญซึ่งก็สอดคล้องกับพระคัมภีร์ข้ออื่นที่ว่า“แผนงานล้มเหลวเมื่อไม่มีการปรึกษาหารือ แต่สำเร็จเมื่อมีที่ปรึกษามาก”~สุภาษิต 15:22“Without counsel plans go wrong, but with many advisers they succeed.”~Proverbs 15:22 RSVใช่ครับ คนเดียวก็ตัดสินใจดีๆได้แต่การมีที่ปรึกษาที่ดีหลายๆคนก็จะช่วยให้เราเห็นทั้งทางที่ปลอดภัย ทางแยก ภัยอันตราย และโอกาสที่เราเองอาจมองไม่เห็นแต่เราต้องระมัดระวังอย่าฟังคำปรึกษามาก จนตัดสินใจไม่ถูกหรือ ฟังแต่คำปรึกษาของมนุษย์มากมาย จนไม่ฟังพระเจ้าพี่น้องที่รักเพื่อความปลอดภัย ขอให้เรา​ไม่ดำเนินชีวิตโดยพึ่งแต่ตัวเอง แต่​ใส่ใจฟังคำแนะนำหรือคำปรึกษาของพระเจ้า ที่มาทางพระคัมภีร์ พระวิญญาณบริสุทธิ์และคนที่คุ้นเคยเข้าใจพระคัมภีร์อย่างแท้จริง และ​ไวในการแยกแยะความผิดถูกได้ชัดเจน เมื่อพระวิญญาณทรงนำ ดังคำกล่าวที่ว่า“อย่าเดินด้วยสายตาของตัวคุณเองเพียงอย่างเดียว เพราะพระเจ้าอาจทรงวางสายตาอีกหลายคู่ไว้รอบตัวคุณเพื่อช่วยให้คุณเห็นสิ่งที่ตัวคุณเองมองไม่เห็น”(Don't walk by your own sight alone; God may have placed other eyesaround you to help you see what you cannot see yourself.)…เห็นด้วยไหมครับ?…………………………………ธงชัย ประดับชนานุรัตน์ 30กันยายน2026(ตอนที่ 183ปีที่6) #YoutubeCJCONNECT#คริสตจักรแห่งความรัก#Churchoflove #ShareTheLoveForward #ChurchOfJoy #คริสตจักรแห่งความสุข#NimitmaiChristianChurch #คริสตจักรนิมิตใหม่#ฮักกัยประเทศไทย #อัลฟ่า#หนึ่งล้านความดี

There was a time when the vaccine conversation in pediatrics felt straightforward: here's the schedule, here's what your child needs, and here's when they need it. Today, it's anything but simple. The recommendations are evolving. The vaccine schedule is under a microscope. New guidance is emerging around COVID-19 and RSV. And at the same time, pediatricians are sitting across from families who may be confused, skeptical or overwhelmed by what they're hearing online. So how do we make sense of all of it — and, perhaps more importantly, how do we talk about it?  To break down the latest recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics we are joined by Sean O'Leary, MD, the immunization schedule editor for the AAP. He specializes in infectious diseases and is the director of the Colorado Pediatrics Practice-Based Research Network, also known as the Colorado Children's Outcomes Network. He is also a professor at the University of Colorado School of Medicine.   Some highlights from this episode include: Biggest takeaways from the September 2026 vaccine update  Current schedule: what's changed and what's stayed the same  Expectations for upcoming respiratory season  Approaching vaccine hesitancy with families For more information on Children's Colorado, visit: childrenscolorado.org. 

In this episode, Jim Campbell, MD, MS, FAAP, discusses the Committee on Infectious Disease's updated guidance for RSV, COVID and flu. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Bobbi Byrne, MD, FAAP, and Gary Freed, MD, MPH, FAAP, about pediatric burnout over time. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

Battling multiple myeloma and severe RSV isolated in Galway, Carl Horgan almost lost his mind to fever; together with wife Martina, they explain to PJ why forcing Munster patients away from CUH is traumatic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In his weekly clinical update, Daniel Griffin and Vincent Racaniello frustration continues over the increasing number of measles infections, Kennedy's undermining of vaccines, perpetuation of autism- vaccine, autism-tylenol myths, an outbreak of hepatitis A virus in the US, the Ebola outbreak in Uganda, changes in reporting of virus infection and vaccine recommendations, Legionnaires disease and screw worm cases, and before Dr. Griffin deep dives into recent statistics RSV, influenza, SARS-CoV-2 infections, economics of a measles outbreak in Chicago, what defines reactogenicity of the mRNA COVID vaccines, the on-going delay by HHS of COVID shots for children, neuropsychiatric symptoms of long COVID and contacting your federal government representative to stop the assault on science and biomedical research. Subscribe (free): Apple Podcasts, RSS, email Become a patron of TWiV! 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Before 2025, we didn't spend too much time talking about measles on this podcast, and that's because there wasn't much of a need to. But ever since the measles outbreak in West Texas began in January 2025, it's become a regular topic of discussion, with the U.S. now at more than 6,000 confirmed cases since the beginning of that year. In this week's episode, hosts Chris Dall and Dr. Michael Osterholm discuss the measles outbreak in Pennsylvania and the rest of the country. They'll also cover some potential good news on the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, answer listener questions about RSV and flu vaccines, and examine an uptick in exposure to rabid animals in the US.Correction: During the introduction, it is stated that there have been more than 6,000 measles cases since the beginning of last year. As of Friday 9/25, there have been a total of 5,948 cases reported in the US during that time frame.Content Warning: This week's dedication and closing include discussion of suicide and mental health. For listeners who prefer to avoid these sensitive topics, you can skip over the discussion at 03:38 - 05:44 and 52:08 - 56:38.Links: Suicide Prevention Month Resources (National Alliance on Mental Illness)RFK Jr.'s Faulty Claim that U.S. Measles Response Is ‘Better' Than ‘Any Other Country' (Factcheck.org)Respiratory Virus Season Immunization Recommendations (American Medical Association) Sign up for our Wildface newsletter! (CIDRAP) Resources for vaccine and public health advocacy: Voices for Vaccines Families Fighting Flu Vaccinate Your Family Shot@Life Medical Reserve Corps Learn more about the Vaccine Integrity Project MORE EPISODES       SUPPORT THIS PODCAST   Music: "Beauty Flow" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

O'gspritzt is – soll es nach dem Willen der Stadt München heißen, weil so viele Menschen wie möglich vor oder während der Wies'n das Angebot der Kampagne „München impft“ wahrnehmen sollen. Die Spritzen – so bewirbt die Kampagne stadtweit – werden das Immunsystem sofort, also während des Oktoberfestbesuchs noch und in den folgenden zwei Wochen dazu bringen, sich gegen Covid-, RSV- und Influenza-Viren zu wappnen. Es ist eine medizinische Intervention, die der Immunologe und Toxikologe Prof. Stefan Hockertz auf einem Volksfest schwerlich verorten kann. Wir sprachen mit ihm bereits am Dienstag über diese neue Form medizinischen Verständnisses und haben versprochen, die später eingetrudelten Antworten des Gesundheitsreferates auf unsere Fragen dazu nachzureichen. Davon und von einer Suche nach Hintergründen für eine solche Kampagne handelt dieser Beitrag. Die Antworten der Pressestelle des Referats für Gesundheit und Umwelt vom Dienstag,den 22.9.2026 hier in schriftlicher Form: Frage: Die Impfaktion auf der Wies'n, so hieß es in der tz, fand sofort Zuspruch: Wie viele Personen ließen sich bislang impfen? Antwort: Bis gestern Abend wurden bereits ca. 110 Impfungen verabreicht. Frage: Wie funktioniert das mit der Anamnese, also der Befragung zum Gesundheitszustand des Impfwilligen? Der muss ja ordentlich Zeit mitbringen ... Antwort: Wie bei allen Impfungen, werden die notwendigen Angaben zum Gesundheitszustand zuvor erhoben. Frage: Wie lange müssen die Patienten nach den Impfungen im Impfzelt bleiben? Antwort: Die Impfungen sind allgemein sehr gut verträglich. Eine Überwachung nach der Impfung ist regelhaft nicht erforderlich. Sollte es dennoch zu Problemen kommen, sind mehrere Ärzt*innen im Dienst und können unmittelbar und professionell medizinisch erforderliche Maßnahmen ergreifen. Frage: Eine regelgerechte Aufklärung über die Impfung dauert zusätzlich noch lang, bevor jemand seine informierte Zustimmung geben kann, die der Arzt ja benötigt, um sich nicht der Körperverletzung strafbar zu machen. Viele Wiesn'-Besucher kommen „vorgeglüht“, können also gar keine informierte Zustimmung geben … Wie wird diese Situation gehandhabt? Antwort: Es handelt sich um ein freiwilliges Impfangebot, welches nach den Impfempfehlungen der StiKO erfolgt. Dieses richtet sich neben der allgemeinen Bevölkerung besonders auch an die auf der Wiesn Beschäftigten. Die Impfungen erfolgen von 10-14 Uhr, sodass diese regelhaft vor dem Besuch der Bierzelte erfolgen können. Im Rahmen der qualifizierten medizinischen Impfaufklärung erfolgt auch eine Beurteilung der Aufklärungsfähigkeit. Das Angebot wird bisher sehr gut angenommen. Frage: Nach einer Impfung muss der Hinweis gegeben werden, dass danach kein Alkohol getrunken werden darf. Das ist auf der Wies'n ja eher ein Witz. Wie gehen die Ärzte damit um? Antwort: Die im Volksmund bekannte Verhaltensweise, dass nach Impfungen gar kein Alkohol getrunken werden darf, ist wissenschaftlich nicht belegt, selbstverständlich wird mit den Patient*innen über ein verantwortungsvolles Verhalten nach der Impfung gesprochen. Frage: Darf Frau Zurek als Nicht-Ärztin oder Nicht-Apothekerin nach dem Heilmittelwerbegesetz für ein verschreibungspflichtiges Arzneimittel und für eine medizinische Intervention werben? Antwort: Bei dem Projekt handelt es sich um eine Disease-Awareness-Kampagne in Kooperation mit dem Klinikum der TUM und der LMU, mit der die Bevölkerung zielgruppenspezifisch über die Bedeutung von Schutzimpfungen informiert wird. Damit erfüllt das Gesundheitsamt seinen gesetzlichen Präventionsauftrag. Eine Werbung für spezifische Arzneimittel oder Arzneimittelprodukte findet explizit nicht statt. 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.

A building is more than brick and mortar. Its real value is tested overtime.Stephen Ola Jagun ( FNIVS, FRICS, CFM, IFMA Fellow, RSV) reminds us to look beyond beautiful finishes, check the workmanship, plan, for maintenance and fix small faults before they grow.Note: This episode contains music used solely for illustrative and work-related purposes as part of a live broadcast recording. All rights to their respective owners, no copyright infringement intended.

About this episode:   Those whose immune systems are more vulnerable due to age, illness, or another condition are at a higher risk of getting sick with and experiencing severe symptoms of seasonal illnesses like flu, COVID-19, and RSV. In this episode: Epidemiologist Caitlin Rivers provides her recommendations for vaccines this respiratory virus season for people who are immunocompromised and for those who care for them, when to get them, and how to find disease trends in your area.  Note: The RSV vaccine is not an annual vaccine, though the virus flares up seasonally in the fall and winter. According to the best available research, only one dose of the RSV vaccine can offer protection for multiple seasons. Guest:  Caitlin Rivers, PhD, MPH, is an associate professor of Environmental Health and Engineering, director of the Johns Hopkins Center for Outbreak Response Innovation, and a senior scholar at the Center for Health Security. She is also the author of the Force of Infection newsletter. Host:  Stephanie Desmon, MA, is a former journalist, author, and the director of public relations and communications for the Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs. Show links and related content:  Guide to seasonal vaccinations for people who are immunocompromised—Force of Infection IDSA recommends respiratory vaccines for people with weakened immune systems—Infectious Disease Society of America Respiratory Virus Activity Levels—CDC Book Club—Crisis Averted: The Hidden Science of Preventing Outbreaks—Public Health On Call (January 2025) Transcript information: Looking for episode transcripts? Open our podcast on the Apple Podcasts app (desktop or mobile) or the Spotify mobile app to access an auto-generated transcript of any episode. Closed captioning is also available for every episode on our YouTube channel. You can also email PublicHealthQuestion@jhu.edu to request a transcript. AI disclosure (as of September 2026): The conversations you hear on the podcast are happening between real humans, and real humans are developing and researching episodes behind the scenes. In addition to real human audio engineers, Public Health On Call uses AI production tools to assist with the removal of filler words and improve audio quality. If you have any questions about our use of AI, please reach out to PublicHealthQuestion@jhu.edu.  Contact us: Have a question about something you heard? Looking for a transcript? Want to suggest a topic or guest? Contact us via email or visit our website. Follow us: @‌PublicHealthPod on Bluesky @‌PublicHealthPod on Instagram @‌JohnsHopkinsSPH on Facebook @‌PublicHealthOnCall on YouTube Here's our RSS feed Note: These podcasts are a conversation between the participants, and do not represent the position of Johns Hopkins University.

යහපත් නිරෝගී දිවිපෙවෙතකට වැදගත් වන සෞඛ්‍ය උපදෙස් හා තොරතුරු ගෙනෙන විශේෂාංගය. මෙම වැඩසටහන Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) රෝගය හා ඉන් ආරක්ෂා වීම සඳහා ඇති ප්‍රතිශක්තිකරණ එන්නත් පිළිබඳවයි.#sbsaudiopodcast #sbssinhala

This week, I'm delighted to be joined by listener Sharnaé Storm from New Zealand. We're talking about breastfeeding her three-year-old son Enzo. Sharnaé shares how night weaning and ending the bedtime feed happened gently through repeated “cuddles for sleep” affirmations, with breastfeeding temporarily increasing during illness (recent RSV). She describes early breastfeeding challenges, flat nipples, mixed opinions about possible tongue tie, and choosing to persevere with a nipple shield. Sharnaé also recounts Enzo's hospitalisations for complex febrile seizures starting at 11 months, including ICU and a drug-induced coma, later seizures managed with medication, and how this shaped their vigilance and childcare choices. My picture book on how breastfeeding journeys end, The Story of Jessie's Milkies, is available from Amazon here -  The Story of Jessie's Milkies. In the UK, you can also buy it from The Children's Bookshop in Muswell Hill, London. Other book shops and libraries can source a copy from Ingram Spark publishing.You can also get 10% off my books on supporting breastfeeding beyond six months and supporting the transition from breastfeeding at the Jessica Kingsley press website, by going to https://bit.ly/JKPbooks and using the code MMPE10 at checkout.Follow me on Instagram  @emmapickettibclc or find out more on my website www.emmapickettbreastfeedingsupport.com This podcast is presented by Emma Pickett IBCLC, and produced by Emily Crosby Media.

In his weekly clinical update, Daniel Griffin and Vincent Racaniello are angered by the continuous reporting of measles deaths in the US and around the world, the Ebola outbreak in Uganda, changes in reporting of virus infection and vaccine recommendations, establishing an NIH research center on vaccine harms, Legionnaires at Yankee stadium and the first time in more than half a century reporting of an equine screwworm case, and how HHS may prevent more than half of US children from getting the COVID-19 vaccine this season before Dr. Griffin deep dives into recent statistics RSV, influenza, SARS-CoV-2 infections, efficacy and safety of the 2026-2027 COVID-19 vaccine, and contacting your federal government representative to stop the assault on science and biomedical research. Subscribe (free): Apple Podcasts, RSS, email Become a patron of TWiV! Links for this episode   Unvaccinated Woman Likely Died of Measles Complications, Pa. County Coroner Says NY Times) Confirmed death of an 18-year old due to complications of measles (Facebook: Mifflin County Coroner's Office) CDC's new tracking method for measles deaths puzzles experts (CIDRAP) Kennedy to deliver keynote for anti-vaccine group he once led (STATNews) Exclusive: New NIH research center on vaccine harms takes shape (Science) US pediatricians report seeing fewer patients because of immigration enforcement worries (CIDRAP) Surgeon General Nominee Pledges Support for Vaccines in Senate Hearing (NY Times) CIDRAP Op-Ed: HHS is asking what to call vaccine recommendations. You have 4 days to weigh in. (CIDRAP) 21,000 Unvaccinated Children Are Not a Minor Problem, But a Warning Sign (GPEI) Researchers file First Amendment challenge to NIH grant screening (Science) Cooling towers at Yankee Stadium test positive for Legionnaires' in new cluster (NBC News) Legionnaires' Disease (NYC: Health) Dashboard SCREWWORM.Gov (USDA: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service) CDC Activates Emergency Operations Center for New World Screwworm Response (CDC Newroom) Texas ranch horse becomes nation's first confirmed equine New World screwworm case (Houston Chronicle) Quick takes: Cautious optimism on Ebola, rare New World screwworm in a horse, HIV alert in Fiji (CIDRAP) Ebola dashboard (ebola.fyi) EBOLA: The Democratic Republic of the Congo, 2026 (WHO) Bundibugyo virus disease outbreak Democratic Republic of the Congo (WHO: Democratic Republic of Congo) Ebola Outbreak: Current Situation (CDC:Ebola) Notes from the Field: The First 100 Days of Five Ebola Outbreaks — Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, and West Africa, 2007–2026  (CDC: MMWR) Notes from the Field: Characteristics and Monitoring of the 2026 Outbreak of Ebola Disease Caused by Bundibugyo Virus — Democratic Republic of the Congo, August 2026 (CDC:MMWR) Wastewater for measles (WasterWater Scan) Measles cases and outbreaks (CDC Rubeola) Big outbreak, bright lights…Measles Dashboard (South Carolina Department of Public Health) Utah measles outbreak response (Utah Department of Health and Human Services) Utah Measles Dashboard (Utah Department of Health and Human Services) Measles (VDH: Virginia Department of Health) Tracking Measles Cases in the U.S. (Johns Hopkins) HAP's Latest News Pa. Launches New Measles Dashboard (Hospital + HealthSystem Association of Pennsylvania) Measles (Commonwealth of Pennsylvania) Measles vaccine recommendations from NYP (jpg) Weekly measles and rubella monitoring (Government of Canada) Measles (WHO) Get the FACTS about measles (NY State Department of Health) Measles (CDC Measles (Rubeola)) Measles vaccine (CDC Measles (Rubeola)) Presumptive evidence of measles immunity (CDC) Contraindications and precautions to measles vaccination (CDC) Measles (CDC Measles (Rubeola)) Measles (CDC: Measles Rubeola) Adverse events associated with childhood vaccines: evidence bearing on causality (NLM) Measles Vaccination: Know the Facts (ISDA: Infectious Diseases Society of America) Deaths following vaccination: what does the evidence show (Vaccine) Measles in Bangladesh (microbeTV: TWIV) Suspected measles cases kill nearly 1,000 as Bangladesh struggles to contain outbreak (AP News) Measles Cases and Outbreaks (CDC: Rubeola) Laboratory Testing for Measles (CDC: Measles (Rubeola) Measles Clinical Diagnosis Fact Sheet (CDC: Measles (Rubeola) Measles Serology Testing (CDC: Measles (Rubeola) Influenza: Waste water scan for 11 pathogens (WastewaterSCan) US respiratory virus activity (CDC Respiratory Illnesses) Respiratory virus activity levels (CDC Respiratory Illnesses) Flu vaccine recommendations: Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee March 12, 2026 Meeting Announcement (FDA) WHO updates all 3 viral strains to be included in fall flu shots (CIDRAP) FDA vaccine advisers recommend adding subclade K to fall shots (CIDRAP) Weekly surveillance report: clift notes (CDC FluView) OPTION 2: XOFLUZA $50 Cash Pay Option (xofluza) Early Antiviral Therapy in Pediatric Outpatients and Risk of Influenza-Related Hospitalization (Pediatrics) RSV: Waste water scan for 11 pathogens (WastewaterSCan) Respiratory Diseases (Yale School of Public Health) US respiratory virus activity (CDC Respiratory Illnesses) RSV-Network (CDC Respiratory Syncytial virus Infection) Vaccines for Adults (CDC: Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection (RSV)) Economic Analysis of Protein Subunit and mRNA RSV Vaccination in Adults aged 50-59 Years (CDC: ACIP) RSV Immunization Effectiveness and Safety for the 2026-2027 Respiratory Season (JAMA) Waste water scan for 11 pathogens (WastewaterSCan) COVID-19 deaths (CDC) Respiratory Illnesses Data Channel (CDC: Respiratory Illnesses) COVID-19 national and regional trends (CDC) COVID-19 variant tracker (CDC) SARS-CoV-2 genomes galore (Nextstrain) Moderna Receives U.S. FDA Approval for Updated 2026-2027 COVID-19 Vaccines (Moderna) Novavax's Partnership Strategy Continues to Deliver with XFG-adapted Nuvaxovid™ Approvals in the U.S., EU and Japan for 2026-2027 Vaccination Season (novavax) Pfizer and BioNTech Receive U.S. FDA Approval for XFG-adapted COVID-19 Vaccine (Pfizer) FDA approves new COVID vaccines (CIDRAP) Covid Vaccines Delayed for Half of U.S. Children (NY Times) COVID-19 Vaccine Effectiveness and Safety for the 2026-2027 Respiratory Season (JAMA) Where to get pemgarda (Pemgarda) EUA for the pre-exposure prophylaxis of COVID-19 (INVIYD) Infusion center (Prime Fusions) CDC Quarantine guidelines (CDC) NIH COVID-19 treatment guidelines (NIH) Drug interaction checker (University of Liverpool) Help your eligible patients access PAXLOVID with the PAXCESS Patient Support Program (Pfizer Pro) Understanding Coverage Options (PAXCESS) Infectious Disease Society guidelines for treatment and management (ID Society) Molnupiravir safety and efficacy (JMV) Convalescent plasma recommendation for immunocompromised (ID Society) What to do when sick with a respiratory virus (CDC) Managing healthcare staffing shortages (CDC) Anticoagulation guidelines (hematology.org) Daniel Griffin's evidence based medical practices for long COVID (OFID) Long COVID hotline (Columbia : Columbia University Irving Medical Center) The answers: Long COVID Reaching out to US house representative Letters read on TWiV 1358 Dr. Griffin's COVID treatment summary (pdf) Timestamps by Jolene Ramsey. Thanks!   Intro music is by Ronald Jenkees Send your questions for Dr. Griffin to daniel@microbe.tv Content in this podcast should not be construed as medical advice.

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

#RSV #예방접종 #신생아10월부터 3월까지는 국내에서 RSV가 유행하는 시기입니다.특히 신생아나 영유아에게 RSV는 단순 감기가 아닌, 중증 호흡기 질환으로 발전할 수 있는 위험 요소입니다.아기를 키우는 부모라면 누구나 걱정하는 RSV(호흡기세포융합바이러스)!가장 중요한 예방 전략은 '생애 첫 시즌'을 안전하게 넘기는 것입니다. 최근에는 백신 외에도 이미 생성된 항체를 주입하는 단클론 항체 주사를 통해 수동 면역을 형성하는 방식이 도입되었습니다. 이는 중증화 위험을 80~90% 가까이 낮출 수 있어 전문가들은 적극적인 고려를 권장합니다.인하대병원 소아청소년과 김동현 교수님과 함께 RSV 항체 주사는 왜 맞아야 하고다가오는 추석과 명절을 어떻게 하면 건강하게 보낼 수 있는지 알아보겠습니다.

This episode reviews updated AAP recommendations for RSV prevention in infants and high-risk children entering a second RSV season, phase 3 data suggesting TP53 mutation status may help identify patients with EGFR-mutated advanced non–small cell lung cancer who benefit from adding chemotherapy to osimertinib, and results from two phase 3 trials showing that the IL-33–targeting biologic tozorakimab reduced COPD exacerbations in patients who remained at risk despite standard inhaled therapy.

The Spanish Football Association has announced a new programme that will make fertility treatments such as IVF and egg freezing available to female players and referees, but what difference will it make and how does this move compare to support offered for professional sportswomen globally? Margie Davenport, Professor in Kinesiology, Sport and Recreation at the University of Alberta and retired Team Canada synchronized swimmer explains. Three kinds of heart attacks that primarily affect women have been redesignated 'primary' attacks in an effort to improve diagnosis and treatment in an area of medicine where women have historically been 'deprioritised'. BBC health reporter Philippa Roxby explains the changes.In rural Rwanda dust is hard to escape - it's on the roads, in the fields, and for those living in homes with bare-earth floors, it's dusty inside too. This has serious effects on air quality in the home, especially for children who are playing or crawling on the ground. Our reporter Ahishakiye Jean d'Amour is in Bugesera district in the east of Rwanda to find out about an organisation called Earth Enable who have developed a safer flooring at an affordable price. Also, the latest on the global rollout of the RSV vaccine. Plus, eye drops to help you see better at night. Image: Spain's players pose for a team photo before the FIFA Women's World Cup Europe Zone Qualifiers, group C, football match between Spain and England at Mallorca Son Moix Stadium in Palma de Mallorca, on June 5, 2026. (Photo by JAIME REINA / AFP via Getty Images)Presenter: Claudia Hammond Producers: Hannah Robins and Georgia Christie

Caroline Lewis, health care reporter for WNYC and Gothamist, explains what you need to know about fall vaccines, including flu, Covid and RSV, plus discusses the news that there is a new Legionnaires' cluster in The Bronx.Photo: 12 years and older New Yorkers got vaccinated at the St. Anthony of Padua Roman Catholic Church in Bronx of New York City, United States on June 13, 2021. (Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Four more food recalls just hit the headlines. This week on Dr. Frita LIVE!, we're bringing you the latest trending medical headlines and celebrity health news, starting with a weekly FDA recall roundup covering broccoli sprouts linked to a Salmonella outbreak, imported pork pulled over Listeria concerns, deli salads and cream cheese recalled for the same reason, and a frozen berry blend flagged for possible E. coli.In other news, we'll also be covering an influencer who died after a cosmetic filler procedure led to a fatal embolism, and what that teaches us about injectable treatment risks. Meanwhile, RHOBH star Brandi Glanville shares an update on a terrifying ordeal with something moving beneath the skin of her face.Our Myth vs Fact segment breaks down Billy Joel's brain shunt procedure and what it means to live with normal pressure hydrocephalus. We'll also cover this year's flu, COVID, and RSV vaccine guidance, since several medical groups stepped in with new recommendations.Then, we have to talk about Married to Medicine star Dr. Heavenly Kimes and how she turned a family crisis into a fierce dedication to mental health awareness.Finally, you may want to rethink your daily workout. A massive new study shows that a brisk walking pace matters far more for your lifespan than hitting that 10,000 steps.#HealthHappyLifePodcast #DrFrita #DrFritaLIVE! #CelebrityHealthNewsHere are a few helpful resources to help on your journey to wellness:▶️ Subscribe so you will never miss a YouTube video.

894 Honor the Lord with Substance and Discipline, A Guided Christian Meditation on Proverbs 3:9-12 with the Recenter With Christ app The purpose of this podcast is to help you find more peace in  and connect with the true source of peace, Jesus Christ.  Outline: Relaxation, Reading, Meditation, Prayer, Contemplation and Visualization.  You can sit comfortably and uninterrupted for about 20 minutes.You should hopefully not be driving or anything tense or unrelaxing.  If you feel comfortable doing so, I invite you to close your eyes.   Guided Relaxation / Guided Meditation:   Breathe and direct your thoughts to connecting with God. Let your stomach be a balloon inflate,  deflate. Scripture for Meditation Proverbs 3:9-12 NIV 9 Honor the Lord with your wealth,     with the firstfruits of all your crops; 10 then your barns will be filled to overflowing,     and your vats will brim over with new wine. 11 My son, do not despise the Lord's discipline,     and do not resent his rebuke, 12 because the Lord disciplines those he loves,     as a father the son he delights in. RSV 9 Honor the Lord with your substance     and with the first fruits of all your produce; 10 then your barns will be filled with plenty,     and your vats will be bursting with wine. 11 My son, do not despise the Lord's discipline     or be weary of his reproof, 12 for the Lord reproves him whom he loves,     as a father the son in whom he delights. and refreshment to your inner self. Reflection on Scripture: These two stanzas go together well. Let's reflect on the first. What is the purpose of the substance we have? What can our wealth do for us in the long run? What about beyond 100 years? On an eternal scale it is very limited and has no impact other than where we set our heart. If we learn to prioritize God above the things of the world, to include finances, we are in a far better situation to be able to learn what God wants to teach us. I think this message is valuable in times of plenty but in difficult economic times, this message is even more valuable. What would you pay for a better eternal relationship with God? What would someone pay for their own soul? Now the second Stanza, in modern society discipline is often presented as a negative or a necessary evil. And yet the scripture is very pro discipline. I was talking with someone close to me outside my immediate family and I was talking with them about things that werent going the best in their life. I had a very specific moment where I had to decide how truthful to be with them. Not that I had to decide to lie or not, but I had to decide to intentionally bring up uncomfortable conversation that was absolutely not necessary for my happiness. There is a pattern in that person's life I felt I should highlight for them because it was negatively impacting other relationships for them. I remember at that moment specifically choosing to engage in that lengthy emotionally exhausting and uncomfortable conversation because I cared about that person and I wanted them to do well. My willingness to engage in that discomfort was rooted in care. I wanted nothing from that person other than for them to live a more satisfying life for them and for those around them, but I had no expectation the conversation would help me.  The Lord cares for us far more than that. If God chooses to correct us it is not out of an unrighteous desire. It is not out of malice or narcissism or any negative outcome or bias. It is because of his raw care and concern for us. When scripture calls us to repentance or others in our life point out how we could be better, our pride fights it, but God's desire for us is that we rejoice in that correction because it will help us.  Meditation of Prayer: Pray as directed by the Spirit. Dedicate these moments to the patient waiting, when you feel ready ask God for understanding you desire from Him. Meditation of God and His Glory / Hesychasm: I invite you to sit in silence feeling patient for your own faults and trials. Summarize what insights you have gained during this meditation and meditate and visualize positive change in your life: This is a listener funded podcast at patreon.com/christianmeditationpodcast Final Question: If you consider the invitation and command to persevere in the faith, what change in your life does that bring to your mind?  FIND ME ON: Download my free app: Recenter with Christ Website - ChristianMeditationPodcast.com Voicemail - (602) 888-3795 Email: jared@christianmeditationpodcast.com Apple Podcasts - Christian Meditation Podcast Facebook.com/christianmeditationpodcast Youtube.com/christianmeditaitonpodcast Twitter - @ChristianMedPo

In his weekly clinical update, Daniel Griffin and Vincent Racaniello delve into dengue virus infections in Florida, recent human rabies infections in the US, proposed changes in biomedical funding including "converting" the Department of War into NIAID, the continuing controversy over the deaths of 2 children in Pennsylvania from measles, before Dr. Griffin deep dives into recent statistics RSV, influenza, SARS-CoV-2 infections, approval of new mRNA COVID-19 vaccines by the FDA, and contacting your federal government representative to stop the assault on science and biomedical research. Subscribe (free): Apple Podcasts, RSS, email Become a patron of TWiV! Links for this episode Dengue in Florida: Florida Arbovirus Surveillance (Florida Health) Nationwide Increase in Reported Human Rabies Exposures: Rabies Post-exposure Prophylaxis Administration (CDC: Health Alert Network) NIH proposes major revamp of how it scores research grant proposals (Nature) Revealed: inside the US military's plan to tap huge sums from the NIH (Nature) Vaccination Coverage Among Adolescents Aged 13–17 Years — National Immunization Survey-Teen, United States, 2025 (CDC:MMWR) Dashboard SCREWWORM.Gov (USDA: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service) CDC Activates Emergency Operations Center for New World Screwworm Response (CDC Newroom) Ebola dashboard (ebola.fyi) EBOLA: The Democratic Republic of the Congo, 2026 (WHO) Bundibugyo virus disease outbreak Democratic Republic of the Congo (WHO: Democratic Republic of Congo) Ebola Outbreak: Current Situation (CDC:Ebola) Notes from the Field: Clinical Characteristics of Patients with Ebola Disease Caused by Bundibugyo Virus — Uganda, 2026 (CDC: MMWR) Notes from the Field: Characteristics and Monitoring of the 2026 Outbreak of Ebola Disease Caused by Bundibugyo Virus — Democratic Republic of the Congo, August 2026 (CDC:MMWR) Wastewater for measles (WasterWater Scan) Measles cases and outbreaks (CDC Rubeola) Big outbreak, bright lights…Measles Dashboard (South Carolina Department of Public Health) Utah measles outbreak response (Utah Department of Health and Human Services) Utah Measles Dashboard (Utah Department of Health and Human Services) Measles (VDH: Virginia Department of Health) Tracking Measles Cases in the U.S. (Johns Hopkins) HAP's Latest News Pa. Launches New Measles Dashboard (Hospital + HealthSystem Association of Pennsylvania) Measles vaccine recommendations from NYP (jpg) Measles (Commonwealth of Pennsylvania) Weekly measles and rubella monitoring (Government of Canada) Measles (WHO) Get the FACTS about measles (NY State Department of Health) Measles (CDC Measles (Rubeola)) Measles vaccine (CDC Measles (Rubeola)) Presumptive evidence of measles immunity (CDC) Contraindications and precautions to measles vaccination (CDC) Adverse events associated with childhood vaccines: evidence bearing on causality (NLM) Measles Vaccination: Know the Facts (ISDA: Infectious Diseases Society of America) Deaths following vaccination: what does the evidence show (Vaccine) Pennsylvania Department of Health Confirms Two Measles-Associated Deaths (Commonwealth of Pennsylvania) One of two measles-related deaths of unvaccinated people in Pennsylvania was an infant (CNN) Kennedy suggests measles deaths fabricated by PA governors (X) Measles Cases and Outbreaks (CDC: Rubeola) The CDC hasn't added 2 deaths to its measles database Why? (Washington Post) Trump's new CDC director ordered delay in counting 2 measles-related deaths (CNN) Commissioner Josh Parsons: Important information about measles (X) Laboratory Testing for Measles (CDC: Measles (Rubeola) Measles Clinical Diagnosis Fact Sheet (CDC: Measles (Rubeola) Measles Serology Testing (CDC: Measles (Rubeola) The Measles-Stricken Mother Who Lost Her Newborn Son (The Atlantic) What We Know About Pennsylvania's Two 'Measles-Associated' Deaths (FactCheck.org) What Obstetric Health Care Providers Need to Know About Measles and Pregnancy (Obstetrics & Gynecology) Measles and Pregnancy: Immunity and Immunization—What Can Be Learned from Observing Complications during an Epidemic Year(Journal of Pregnancy) Measles in pregnancy (cmaj: Canadian Medical Association Journal) Physician's Handbook on Medical Certification of Death (CDC: National Center for Health Statistics) CIDRAP Op-Ed: 'Died with, not from' was a real COVID problem. It's the wrong framework for measles. (CIDRAP) Influenza: Waste water scan for 11 pathogens (WastewaterSCan) US respiratory virus activity (CDC Respiratory Illnesses) Respiratory virus activity levels (CDC Respiratory Illnesses) Flu vaccine recommendations: Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee March 12, 2026 Meeting Announcement (FDA) WHO updates all 3 viral strains to be included in fall flu shots (CIDRAP) FDA vaccine advisers recommend adding subclade K to fall shots (CIDRAP) Weekly surveillance report: cliff notes (CDC FluView) OPTION 2: XOFLUZA $50 Cash Pay Option (xofluza) Early Antiviral Therapy in Pediatric Outpatients and Risk of Influenza-Related Hospitalization (Pediatrics) RSV: Waste water scan for 11 pathogens (WastewaterSCan) Respiratory Diseases (Yale School of Public Health) US respiratory virus activity (CDC Respiratory Illnesses) RSV-Network (CDC Respiratory Syncytial virus Infection) Vaccines for Adults (CDC: Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection (RSV)) Economic Analysis of Protein Subunit and mRNA RSV Vaccination in Adults aged 50-59 Years (CDC: ACIP) Waste water scan for 11 pathogens (WastewaterSCan) COVID-19 deaths (CDC) Respiratory Illnesses Data Channel (CDC: Respiratory Illnesses) COVID-19 national and regional trends (CDC) COVID-19 variant tracker (CDC) SARS-CoV-2 genomes galore (Nextstrain) Moderna Receives U.S. FDA Approval for Updated 2026-2027 COVID-19 Vaccines (Moderna) Novavax's Partnership Strategy Continues to Deliver with XFG-adapted Nuvaxovid™ Approvals in the U.S., EU and Japan for 2026-2027 Vaccination Season (novavax) Pfizer and BioNTech Receive U.S. FDA Approval for XFG-adapted COVID-19 Vaccine (Pfizer) FDA approves new COVID vaccines (CIDRAP) COVID-19 vaccination and risk of post-COVID-19 cardiovascular disease: a population-based cohort and target trial emulation study (EHJ-QCCO) Where to get pemgarda (Pemgarda) EUA for the pre-exposure prophylaxis of COVID-19 (INVIYD) Infusion center (Prime Fusions) CDC Quarantine guidelines (CDC) NIH COVID-19 treatment guidelines (NIH) Drug interaction checker (University of Liverpool) Help your eligible patients access PAXLOVID with the PAXCESS Patient Support Program (Pfizer Pro) Understanding Coverage Options (PAXCESS) Infectious Disease Society guidelines for treatment and management (ID Society) Molnupiravir safety and efficacy (JMV) Convalescent plasma recommendation for immunocompromised (ID Society) What to do when sick with a respiratory virus (CDC) Managing healthcare staffing shortages (CDC) Anticoagulation guidelines (hematology.org) Daniel Griffin's evidence based medical practices for long COVID (OFID) Long COVID hotline (Columbia : Columbia University Irving Medical Center) The answers: Long COVID Reaching out to US house representative Letters read on TWiV 1356 Dr. Griffin's COVID treatment summary (pdf) Timestamps by Jolene Ramsey. Thanks! Intro music is by Ronald Jenkees Send your questions for Dr. Griffin to daniel@microbe.tv Content in this podcast should not be construed as medical advice.

Program notes:0:33 Vaccines for RSV, flu, and Covid1:35 Studies available right now2:33 Reduction of hospital encounters for infants3:33 Maternal vaccination for RSV4:34 Gene silencing therapy for cardiomyopathy5:35 Decreased primary outcome about 20%6:35 Should we be screening?7:06 A new protein to pinpoint preeclampsia8:05 Low levels in first trimester9:08 Anchors embryo to uterus10:05 A new therapy for COPD exacerbations11:05 Phase three trial of monoclonal12:34 End

How you can you avoid getting the flu or a cold this winter? Which vaccines should you consider? Anirudh Rai, MD, a physician at Henry Mayo Newhall Primary Care, discusses good hygiene practices such as handwashing, and reviews vaccination options : annual flu shots (including high-dose for older adults), considerations for COVID and RSV vaccines, and pneumococcal vaccination recommendations for people age 65+ or those who are immunocompromised.  Learn more about Anirudh Rai, MD 

Clinical trials often collect far more blood than an assay actually needs. Dr. Joleen White asks a more disciplined question: What information is required to make a sound decision, and how little sample can be collected without compromising that decision?In this episode of BioTalk Unzipped, recorded at the 2026 AAPS National Biotechnology Conference in San Diego, Dr. Chad Briscoe sits down with Joleen to explore patient-centric sampling, dried blood microsampling, global bioanalytical capacity, and the values behind better drug development.Joleen traces her path from a childhood friendship with someone living with cystic fibrosis to a career spanning BioMarin, BMS, Biogen, EMD Serono, the Gates Medical Research Institute, and BioData Solutions. She explains why bioanalysis became her way to help patients, why she eventually moved beyond the bench, and how global health work changed the way she thinks about laboratory infrastructure and clinical-trial design.The conversation then turns practical. Joleen defines patient-centric sampling, describes the Mitra dried blood collection device, and discusses a first-in-human RSV monoclonal antibody study in which paired dried-blood and serum samples led to aligned PK conclusions. She and Chad examine regulatory acceptance, remote collection, pediatric sampling, local laboratory capacity in African countries, scientific inclusion, career choices, AI, mass-spectrometry sensitivity, and whether long-standing sample-volume and stability expectations still serve patients.SponsorsTruTechnologies provides live clinical trial execution and oversight through point-of-care data capture. Learn more: https://trutechnologies.ai/Leucentra provides specialized IT consulting and services for life sciences and healthcare. Learn more: https://leucentra.com/In this episode, you will hear• How a personal connection to cystic fibrosis shaped Joleen's patient-first career• Why bioanalysis connects analytical rigor to decisions about drug safety, exposure, and patient benefit• What patient-centric sampling means beyond simply collecting less blood• How dried blood microsampling can support PK, immunogenicity, and viral-neutralization assessments• What Joleen's team learned by comparing dried blood with serum in a first-in-human study• Why smaller samples and remote collection can reduce burdens on patients, caregivers, sites, and enrollment• Why sustainable global health research depends on locally led scientific and laboratory capacity• How legacy automation can slow innovation and create opportunities for newer laboratory networks• Why inclusion and access expand both the scientific workforce and the quality of science• How personal values can guide career decisions more effectively than a rigid five-year plan• Why advances in mass spectrometry should prompt a fresh look at sample volumes and stability expectationsGuest and hostDr. Joleen White is a Senior Bioanalytical Consultant at BioData Solutions with more than 20 years of experience across regulated bioanalysis, ligand-binding assays, immunogenicity, cell-based assays, neutralizing-antibody assays, and data science.Connect with Joleen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joleenwhite/BioData Solutions: https://www.bdatasolutions.com/Dr. Chad Briscoe is the co-host of BioTalk Unzipped and conducts this onsite conversation from AAPS NBC.Connect with Chad: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chadbriscoe/Resources mentionedOpen-access RSM01 dried blood microsampling study:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39696004/Patient Centric Sampling Interest Group:https://www.pcsig.org/Follow BioTalk UnzippedWebsite and all episodes: https://www.biotalkunzipped.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BioTalkUnzippedBioTalk Unzipped unzips, unlocks, and uncovers the real stories behind medical progress.

This past August, Pennsylvania announced two measles-associated deaths in unvaccinated residents, marking the first measles deaths in the state in thirty-five years. This week, hosts Chris Dall and Dr. Micheal Osterholm discuss the two deaths and the controversy surrounding them. They'll also highlight takeaways from the independent review of COVID, flu, and RSV vaccines by CIDRAP's Vaccine Integrity Project, answer a listener's question about the timing of COVID and flu shots, provide an update on the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and share a special dedication for the 25th anniversary of CIDRAP.Links: Making Sense of Lancaster County's Controversial Coroner (Paul Offit's Substack Beyond the Noise) The Measles-Stricken Mother Who Lost Her Newborn Son (The Atlantic) Op-Ed: ‘Died with, not from' was a real COVID problem. It's the wrong framework for measles. (CIDRAP)Respiratory Virus Season Immunization Recommendations (American Medical Association)Vaccine Integrity Project's 2026-27 Respiratory Season Evidence Review (CIDRAP) Resources for vaccine and public health advocacy: Voices for Vaccines Families Fighting Flu Vaccinate Your Family Shot@Life Medical Reserve Corps Learn more about the Vaccine Integrity Project MORE EPISODES       SUPPORT THIS PODCAST   Music: "Beauty Flow" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

This week on Autism for Badass Moms, Rashidah sitsdown with Erin S. L. Jackson for a powerful conversation about autism motherhood, domestic violence, survival, education, and what it takes to rebuild your life when walking away feels impossible.Erin opens up about something many women experience but may be afraid to say out loud: sometimes leaving an abusive relationship is not as simple as walking out the door.Financial dependence, childcare challenges, missed work,isolation, fear, and the responsibility of raising a child with additional needs can make leaving feel impossible.Erin shares how public assistance programs helped providesome of the financial security she needed to begin separating herself from her abuser — and how higher education eventually became another part of her pathtoward freedom. In this episode, we discuss: 0:00 – Meet Erin0:54 – Pregnant during COVID2:53 – Her son's RSV hospitalization 4:26 – Developmental regression6:22 – Getting the autism diagnosis8:12 – How the diagnosis shifted the relationship12:06 – Using ChatGPT to cope 12:57 – Building the escape plan23:51 – The car accident that changed everything25:21 – Police escort 26:32 – Co-parenting and contact today32:37 – Mental health and suicidal thoughts33:32 – Finishing her master's in social work34:29 – The Title IV fellowship42:44 – Where to find Erin 43:54 – Advice for moms still stuck 46:22 – What makes Erin badass Connect with Erin:Facebook: Erin JacksonInstagram: Instagram.com/ hopez__Dreams If this episode resonated with you: -Follow the Autism for Badass Moms Podcast-Leave a review to help other autism moms find thiscommunity-Share this episode with a parent who may feel unseen ormisunderstood Follow Us:Instagram: www.instagram.com/theabmpodcastFacebook: www.facebook.com/theabmpodcast A Note to Our ListenersThis episode contains conversations about domesticviolence, intimate partner violence, emotional abuse, financial abuse, and trauma. Please listen with care.Abuse does not always look like physical violence.It can include controlling money, interfering withemployment, isolating someone from family and friends, intimidation, manipulation, threats, emotional abuse, coercive control, and other behaviors designed to maintain power over another person.If something discussed in this episode feels familiar,please know that help and confidential support are available.You do not have to navigate abuse alone. If you or someone you know is experiencing domesticviolence, please reach out to a trusted person or a domestic violence organization. You can contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE, 1-800-799-7233, or text START to 88788. If you are in immediate danger, call 911 or your local emergency services. 

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While our Fallow Month of August has ended, we've got one more replay for you!  (If you don't know or don't remember what a Fallow Month is, listen to the full explanation in episode 212! Or if you'd prefer some reading, check out Katja's piece If You Really Want to Learn Herbalism, Stop Studying.)This week we're airing a replay of episode 265: Elderberry Syrup Isn't Everything.Elderberry syrup isn't everything an herbalist has to offer to someone suffering from a cold, the flu, COVID, RSV, or any of the many other respiratory ailments to which we humans are susceptible. Despite being the first thought to come to many minds when asked if they're prepared for winter illnesses, we'd encourage you to broaden your view both of what elder does, and what herbs can do in these situations.Elderberry is famous for inhibiting viral replication, most notably of the flu virus, by interfering with its capacity to replicate. Elderberry constituents have been shown in petri-dish studies to bind the neuraminidase ‘spike' on the virus. It can therefore reduce the virus' capacity to ‘break into' our cells and convert them into virus-making factories.Sounds good! Note, however, that this particular mode of action was identified through in vitro studies. The limitation here is that the required concentration of those constituents may not be attained in our bloodstream when we ingest elderberry syrup. It may not reach the tissues which are under attack by the virus. So while this is an interesting mechanism of action – and one we've ourselves taught about often when discussing elderberry – we now consider it as potentially less relevant to the general impacts of elderberry on viral illness.So what matters more? The effects of elderberry on inflammatory patterns in the body. An efficient immune response includes inflammatory and anti-inflammatory actions, both at the right times and in the right amounts; elderberry supports this. And here's the good news: so do other berries! Every berry with deep pigmentation – blueberry, blackberry, raspberry, cranberry, serviceberry, aronia berry, and many more – will work to improve inflammation management within the body. At the same time, they'll enhance vascular integrity and flexibility (particularly important given the capacity of COVID to damage these tissues).So elder isn't the only berry who can help us. And berries aren't the only supportive herbs, either – nor are herbs the end of our options! First of all, elder offers flowers as much as berries, and those are helpful for managing fever.Working with elder in formula with other herbs – like our homemade winter elixir – is an excellent way to enhance its actions. But there are also plenty of good herbs beyond elderberry syrup, including pungents like ginger, decongestants like sage, expectorants like elecampane, and aromatics like pine. Last but by no means least: nourishing food, gentle movement, and restorative sleep can each be just as important as any herbal remedies we choose.If you live in the northern hemisphere, cold & flu season is just around the corner! No matter where you live, it's good to have the knowledge and skills you need to take care of these common problems at home. Herbal Remedies for Cold & Flu teaches you everything you need to know to conquer a cold or fight off the flu. We teach you how to work with herbs that are safe and effective for all aspects of the illness. These strategies can also be very effective when coping with COVID, RSV, and other respiratory infections, too! Our focus is on finding ways to support what your body is already trying to do as it works to restore balance.Like all our offerings, these bundles of self-paced online video courses come with free access to twice-weekly live Q&A sessions with us, lifetime access to current & future course material, open discussion threads integrated in each lesson, an active student community, study guides, quizzes & capstone assignments, and more.If you have a moment, it would help us a lot if you could subscribe, rate, & review our podcast wherever you listen. This helps others find us more easily. Thank you!!Our theme music is “Wings” by Nicolai Heidlas.Support the showYou can find all of our online herbalism courses at online.commonwealthherbs.com!

In his weekly clinical update, Daniel Griffin and Vincent Racaniello remember Dolly Parton and her patronage of science, especially development of the COVID-19 vaccines, if the shingles vaccine protect against cardiovascular events as well as dementia, the continued national cyclosporiasis and screwworm outbreaks, size of the Ebola outbreak in the Congo, the death of 2 children in Pennsylvania from measles and the economic cost of the measles outbreak, before Dr. Griffin deep dives into how to determine the case fatality rate of measles as well as measles outbreaks, recent statistics RSV, influenza, SARS-CoV-2 infections, approval of new mRNA COVID-19 vaccines by the FDA, access and how pay for Paxlovid, where to go for answers about long COVID-19, clinical guidelines for treating long COVID, B-cells-autoimmunity- long COVID, enrolling in a long COVID trial and the use of the COVID antiviral drug to "sop up" chronic virus shedding and contacting your federal government representative to stop the assault on science and biomedical research. Subscribe (free): Apple Podcasts, RSS, email Become a patron of TWiV! 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Launches New Measles Dashboard (Hospital + HealthSystem Association of Pennsylvania) Measles (Commonwealth of Pennsylvania) Weekly measles and rubella monitoring (Government of Canada) Measles (WHO) Get the FACTS about measles (NY State Department of Health) Measles (CDC Measles (Rubeola)) Measles vaccine (CDC Measles (Rubeola)) Presumptive evidence of measles immunity (CDC) Contraindications and precautions to measles vaccination (CDC) Adverse events associated with childhood vaccines: evidence bearing on causality (NLM) Measles Vaccination: Know the Facts (ISDA: Infectious Diseases Society of America) Deaths following vaccination: what does the evidence show (Vaccine) Two more kids die. And one more theater show. (Your Local Epidemiologist) RFK Jr. says Shapiro's office may have fabricated measles deaths (Politico) ROBERT F. KENNEDY JR. SPEAKS OUT ABOUT VACCINES (Lancaster Patriot) Coroner says baby with measles in Pennsylvania died of a ruptured spleen (NBC News) Chapter 13: Measles (CDC: Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine-preventable Diseases) Challenges in measuring measles case fatality ratios in settings without vital registration (Emerging Themes in Epidemiology) High attack rates and case fatality during a measles outbreak in groups with religious exemption to vaccination (The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal) Oz: MMR vaccine 'is not a lethal vaccine' (The Hill) RFK Jr: Secretary of Measlesland (Substack: Beyond the Noise) 'Brady Bunch' episode fuels campaigns against vaccines and Marcia's miffed (MPRNews) Use of Nowcasting to Estimate Real-Time Transmission Trends During a Measles Outbreak — South Carolina, October 2025–March 2026 (CDC:MMWR) Fighting measles is expensive. See what it cost to contain 10 cases (Washington Post) 'An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure' (Netherlands Heart Journal) Influenza: Waste water scan for 11 pathogens (WastewaterSCan) US respiratory virus activity (CDC Respiratory Illnesses) Respiratory virus activity levels (CDC Respiratory Illnesses) Flu vaccine recommendations: Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee March 12, 2026 Meeting Announcement (FDA) WHO updates all 3 viral strains to be included in fall flu shots (CIDRAP) FDA vaccine advisers recommend adding subclade K to fall shots (CIDRAP) Weekly surveillance report: cliff notes (CDC FluView) OPTION 2: XOFLUZA $50 Cash Pay Option (xofluza) RSV: Waste water scan for 11 pathogens (WastewaterSCan) Respiratory Diseases (Yale School of Public Health) US respiratory virus activity (CDC Respiratory Illnesses) RSV-Network (CDC Respiratory Syncytial virus Infection) Vaccines for Adults (CDC: Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection (RSV)) Economic Analysis of Protein Subunit and mRNA RSV Vaccination in Adults aged 50-59 Years (CDC: ACIP) Waste water scan for 11 pathogens (WastewaterSCan) COVID-19 deaths (CDC) Respiratory Illnesses Data Channel (CDC: Respiratory Illnesses) COVID-19 national and regional trends (CDC) COVID-19 variant tracker (CDC) SARS-CoV-2 genomes galore (Nextstrain) Heterogeneity of Airborne Virus Transmission in the Built Environment: A Narrative Review (Pathogens and Immunity) Moderna Receives U.S. FDA Approval for Updated 2026-2027 COVID-19 Vaccines (Moderna) Novavax's Partnership Strategy Continues to Deliver with XFG-adapted Nuvaxovid™ Approvals in the U.S., EU and Japan for 2026-2027 Vaccination Season (novavax) Pfizer and BioNTech Receive U.S. FDA Approval for XFG-adapted COVID-19 Vaccine (Pfizer) FDA approves new COVID vaccines (CIDRAP) Where to get pemgarda (Pemgarda) EUA for the pre-exposure prophylaxis of COVID-19 (INVIYD) Infusion center (Prime Fusions) CDC Quarantine guidelines (CDC) NIH COVID-19 treatment guidelines (NIH) Drug interaction checker (University of Liverpool) Help your eligible patients access PAXLOVID with the PAXCESS Patient Support Program (Pfizer Pro) Understanding Coverage Options (PAXCESS) Infectious Disease Society guidelines for treatment and management (ID Society) Molnupiravir safety and efficacy (JMV) Convalescent plasma recommendation for immunocompromised (ID Society) What to do when sick with a respiratory virus (CDC) Managing healthcare staffing shortages (CDC) Anticoagulation guidelines (hematology.org) Daniel Griffin's evidence based medical practices for long COVID (OFID) Long COVID hotline (Columbia : Columbia University Irving Medical Center) The answers: Long COVID A distinct effector B cell population drives autoantibody production in SARS-CoV-2 infection (Immunity) Rapid recruitment for a remote long COVID clinical trial (LANCET:Infectious Diseases) Insights from a double-blind, randomized, direct-to-participant intervention trial for Long COVID (medrxiv) Nirmatrelvir–ritonavir targeting viral persistence in post-COVID-19 condition (long COVID) in the USA (RECOVER-VITAL): a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, phase 2 trial (LANCET: Infectious Diseases) Reaching out to US house representative Letters read on TWiV 1354 Dr. Griffin's COVID treatment summary (pdf) Timestamps by Jolene Ramsey. Thanks! Intro music is by Ronald Jenkees Send your questions for Dr. Griffin to daniel@microbe.tv Content in this podcast should not be construed as medical advice.

TWIRx NEWS 1. Medicare Part D Paid Nearly $588 Million for Ineligible OTC Drugs   A federal audit found that Medicare Part D sponsors made approximately $587.7 million in ineligible payments from 2021 through 2023 for medications that had effectively transitioned from prescription to over-the-counter status.   The HHS Office of Inspector General cited outdated FDA information and the lack of a clear CMS rejection timeline as major contributors.   Why it matters: This exposes a serious coordination problem across FDA data, manufacturers, CMS, health plans and pharmacy claims systems.   Pharmacists may see the rejection or payment issue at the counter, but the failure often begins far upstream.   Read the Fierce Healthcare report Read the HHS-OIG audit 2. FDA Responds to Estradiol Patch Supply Pressure   The FDA is working with six manufacturers to improve access to estradiol transdermal patches amid increased demand.   While FDA has not declared a national shortage, availability varies by product, strength and geographic area. Manufacturers are increasing production through larger batches, added shifts and expanded capacity.   Why it matters: Pharmacists are again serving as the front line of a supply-chain challenge—helping patients locate medication, coordinating with prescribers and identifying alternatives.   Read the Reuters report Read the FDA update 3. New RSV and COVID-19 Guidance Released   The American Academy of Pediatrics and American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists have issued updated recommendations for RSV and COVID-19 protection during the 2026–2027 respiratory season.   Why it matters: Pharmacists may face conflicting recommendations, patient confusion and questions about eligibility.   Clear counseling and coordination with pediatric and obstetric providers will be critical.   Read the Pharmacy Times report SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT FROM OUTCOMES   A special update from Megan Urban and Outcomes.   Outcomes is highlighting new enhancements to its Rx30 pharmacy management platform, including a refreshed user experience, automated data-entry capabilities and support from a dedicated Client Success Team.   The program will explore how these updates can streamline pharmacy workflows, save time and support greater focus on patient care.   Presented by: Dalia Rios and Kaley Lester September 9, 2026 — 1:30 p.m. ET   Register here FEATURED CONVERSATION Building a Bridge to GLP-1 Access   Our featured guest is HaVy Ngo-Hamilton, PharmD, RPh, Senior Pharmacy Director at Buzz Health.   HaVy works at the intersection of pharmacy, healthcare technology, medication affordability and prescription access.   Buzz Health operates platforms including BuzzRx, RxCompare and RxAffect, with a focus on helping connect patients, pharmacies, prescribers and prescription pricing information.   That makes today's discussion particularly timely. THE MEDICARE GLP-1 BRIDGE   CMS launched the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge on July 1, 2026, to provide eligible Medicare Part D beneficiaries access to selected GLP-1 medications for weight management.   The demonstration runs through December 31, 2027.   Eligible beneficiaries pay $50 for a monthly supply, while the program operates outside the traditional Part D payment flow through centralized prior authorization, claims adjudication and pharmacy payment.   Eligible therapies currently include:   Foundayo® Wegovy® Zepbound®   The bigger issue is not simply GLP-1 coverage.   It is how healthcare connects eligibility, affordability, prior authorization, pharmacy workflow and patient access.   The central question for today's discussion:   Can we create a medication-access system where patients know whether they can obtain and afford their therapy before they reach the pharmacy counter? CLOSING THOUGHT   The Medicare GLP-1 Bridge is more than another federal drug program.   It is a real-world test of how healthcare can better connect coverage, affordability, prior authorization and pharmacy fulfillment around high-demand therapies.   Pharmacists remain at the center of that process.   The opportunity is to use technology to move more complexity upstream—allowing pharmacists to spend less time troubleshooting prescriptions and more time caring for patients.   Our thanks to HaVy Ngo-Hamilton, PharmD, RPh, Senior Pharmacy Director at Buzz Health, for joining us on This Week in Pharmacy.   Learn more about the CMS Medicare GLP-1 Bridge   Learn more about Buzz Health   TWIRx — This Week in Pharmacy Pharmacy Podcast Network   Amplifying the Voice of Pharmacy.

Broadcast from KSQD, Santa Cruz on 9-03-2026: With CDC vaccine guidance politically contested, major medical societies (AAFP, AAP, ACOG, IDSA) issued their own recommendations through the Vaccine Integrity Project. Dr. Dawn recommends flu shots in October for peak Thanksgiving antibodies, high-dose flu vaccine (not adjuvanted) for frail seniors, and COVID/flu/RSV given at the same visit—except delay COVID vaccination four to six months after recent infection. Pregnant women should receive RSV vaccine at 32-36 weeks, and infants under eight months entering their first RSV season need vaccination if the mother wasn't vaccinated. RSV is one-time only for adults 75+, or for high-risk 50-74-year-olds. Measles is the most contagious human disease, transmissible through brief incidental contact (buses, taxis, carnival rides). Beyond acute mortality (one in 5,000 pre-vaccine), survivors face rare but catastrophic subacute sclerosing panencephalitis 10-40 years later—immune-mediated brain destruction comparable to Huntington's. Thirty percent of current outbreak cases are in adults reflecting decades of under-vaccination in certain communities, and pregnant unvaccinated mothers create a dangerous one-year window since the live vaccine cannot be given during pregnancy. Inlicitide (brand name Lipithandra) is the first oral PCSK9 inhibitor for LDL reduction, priced at $315/month versus $600 for the injectable version. Dr. Dawn positions it strictly as a treatment—not preventive—drug for patients who've had a heart attack or equivalent event and cannot achieve target LDL on statins alone, with prior authorization typically successful given documented disease. Updated cancer screening guidance from major societies: cervical cancer screening at 25 for HPV-vaccinated women (earlier if unvaccinated), annual mammograms from 45-54 then biennial, PSA screening starting at 50, and low-dose CT lung cancer screening at 50-80 for heavy smokers. Dr. Dawn pushes back on the 2018 Task Force downplaying of PSA screening, noting MRI-targeted transperineal biopsies have dramatically reduced false-positive complications. She also warns about rising male cancer diagnoses at later stages for stomach, lung, tongue, and throat cancers, and recommends the vinegar test for suspicious oral white spots. Parkinson's disease develops through a decades-long prodromal phase before motor symptoms appear—by tremor onset, at least half the substantia nigra neurons are dead. Four early warning signs: persistent loss of smell (90% of Parkinson's patients experience this up to 20 years before diagnosis; free scratch-and-sniff cards available from The Michael J. Fox Foundation), REM sleep behavior disorder (acting out dreams; 50-70% develop Parkinson's or Lewy body dementia within 5-10 years, 130-fold higher risk if over 50), chronic constipation (possibly linked to gut microbiome production of misfolded alpha-synuclein), and orthostatic hypotension. Available diagnostics include alpha-synuclein seed amplifier assay (CSF), skin biopsy, and DaTscan SPECT imaging (typically covered with "clinical uncertainty" documentation). A caller with insomnia asks about using vinegar to clean his new CPAP machine. Dr. Dawn recommends one part white vinegar to three parts warm water, then rinsing—or unscented Dr. Bronner's castile soap. She emphasizes avoiding bleach, alcohol, ammonia, scented soaps, and moisturizers, since mold prevention is the primary cleaning goal. Columbia University's STAR (Sperm Track and Recovery) AI system, inspired by astronomical star-detection algorithms, hunts vanishingly rare sperm in men with azoospermia by streaming semen through a hair-thin channel imaged 300 times per second. A robotic arm extracts flagged cells within milliseconds. Of 175 patients tested, 30% had recoverable sperm, and the system produced its first baby late last year for a couple with 20 years of infertility.

Mounjaro approval expanded to reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events; The American Academy of Pediatrics has issued updated recommendations for RSV immunization; BTK inhibitor shows promise in relapsing MS; and The FDA adds a boxed warning to Injectafer.

Mounjaro approval expanded to reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events; The American Academy of Pediatrics has issued updated recommendations for RSV immunization; BTK inhibitor shows promise in relapsing MS; and The FDA adds a boxed warning to Injectafer.

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Day Break | THE DEMOCRATS' RADICAL RECKONING --- 00:00 - Monologue 19:12 – David A. Kallman, Senior Partner with Kallman Legal Group. In The Kallman Legal Report, Kallman discusses a Michigan House Republican investigation launched after an election integrity ballot measure backed by 709,841 voters was blocked from advancing. He examines the legal and procedural questions surrounding the decision, the House probe, and what could happen next. 28:11 – Peter Gillooly, CEO of The Wellness Company. Gillooly discusses what families should know as respiratory illness season approaches and COVID cases begin rising alongside the return to school. He examines COVID, RSV, and influenza, how their symptoms can differ, steps families can take to reduce their risk of illness, and available treatment options for those who become sick. Visit TWC.health/GRUBER and use promo code GRUBER to save 10%. 38:24 - Monologue Featuring Ivey Gruber 47:25 – Drew Bivona, founder of the Bivona Law Firm in Houston, Texas. Following a historic multibillion-dollar settlement involving Meta, Bivona discusses whether corporations and institutions could face greater legal accountability for harms to children that they allegedly knew, or reasonably should have known, were occurring. He examines what the case could mean for future litigation involving social media platforms, child safety, and corporate responsibility. 56:52 – Steven Moore, founder of the Ukraine Freedom Project. Moore provides an update on the Russia-Ukraine war, including Russian attacks on warehouses and continuing air raids across Ukraine. He also discusses the historical relationship between Russia and Ukraine, conditions on the ground, and the ongoing work of the Ukraine Freedom Project. 1:15:57 - Monologue 1:24:53 – Ron Rademacher, travel writer, author, speaker, storyteller, and host of Around Michigan. Rademacher highlights Labor Day events, festivals, attractions, and unique destinations happening across Michigan as the state prepares to close out the summer season. 1:35:05 – Hannah Anderson, Senior Director of Healthy America Policy at the America First Policy Institute and former Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy at the Department of Health and Human Services. Anderson discusses the Trump administration's prescription drug policies and its claim of delivering the largest decline in prescription drug prices in more than 60 years. She examines the policies behind the changes and what they could mean for patients and healthcare costs. 1:43:58 – Ivey Gruber, President of the Michigan Talk Network. Gruber joins Steve to discuss the remarkable story of a man who survived a lightning strike and managed to walk away. They also discuss reports of fraud involving food-assistance benefits, including allegations involving individuals in the country illegally. --- Check out our brand new podcast, 'Forgotten America'... Episode 24 is live NOW at Steve Gruber on YouTube! Link below: https://youtu.be/UrGZQdE62jA

An ICU doctor is joining the calls to fund RSV vaccines for our most vulnerable populations. It follows research from public health experts saying a programme could free up thousands of hospital beds, and a survey showing overwhelming public support. Dr Alex Browne, an ICU physician at Nelson Hospital and a Member of the College of Intensive Care Medicine spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Psychologist joins calls for compulsory helmets on e-scooters; ICU doctor calls for more RSV vaccination funding; Bernard Hickey on why OCR rise will hit those already suffering; Queenstown farmer funds wheelchair lift for Wellington family; Developer revives controversial Arrowtown housing project

今年 5 月 15 日起，澳洲將呼吸道合胞病毒 (Respiratory Syncytial Virus, RSV) 疫苗，納入國家免疫計劃 (National Immunisation Progra, NIP)，75 歲以上人士可免費接種。原住民及托勒斯島民免費接種年齡由 60 歲開始。澳洲政府表示，RSV 對長者可造成嚴重呼吸道疾病，疫苗是預防重症的重要措施。

Kenny and Mike are joined by Director and Producer Sharon "Rocky Roggio for a discussion of her documentary film 1946: The Mistranslations That Shifted Culture.  The film chronicles the first time the word "homosexual" appears in the Bible, the Revised Standard Verson (RSV) which was first published in 1946.  The film stars Kathy Baldock and Ed Oxford, researchers who discover the translation committee that worked on the original Revised Standard Version Bible conflated and translated the Koine Greek words malakoi and arsenokoitai as "homosexual." Prior to 1946 major translations such as the King James Version (KJV) used the words for the sexual acts rather than an identity label. The work of Kathy and Ed cast light on the translation process used by the RSV committee leading up to their publication, and how changes were made to the original translastion. Interwoven throughout the film are the personal stories of Ed and Sharon and their struggles as persons of faith who faced rejection in or from their congregations. Sharon's father ,Sal Roggio, an Evangelical pastor who does not accept the mistranslation is also featured throughout parts of the film. While the film does depict tension, disagreement and pain between Sharon and her father, the film also shows that they still love one another and are in relationship, which is not always the case in families. This focus on being able to hold tension of disagreement while also maintaining a relationship is model of faith for others to consider to replicate.     Sharon Roggio In the discussion, Sharon also discusses how she produced and has distrubuted the film. 1946 won over 20 awards on the festival circuit including the prestigious Audience Award at the 2022 DOC NYC. It was also eligible for consideration for best feature documentary for the Academy Awards in 1924. In 2025 Sharon organized a "1946 Tour" where they showed the film in conservative communities in the United States as a way to speak for the LGTB community and have dialogue with others in the towns. Sharon has also shown the film internationally including Korea, Japan, various Eurpopean countries and is taking the film to South Africa as well.  There are also plans for  "Good Faith" tour in 2027 in the United States.   Kathy Baldock  Ed Oxford

A new Horizon Research poll has found a high level of support for the public funding of a Respiratory Syncytial Virus immunisation. Jutta van den Boom, neonatal paediatrician at Waikato Hospital, spoke to John Campbell about better approaches to managing the spread and impact of RSV.

In his weekly clinical update, Daniel Griffin and Vincent Racaniello are disheartened by the suggested change in federal vaccine recommendations, how Florida rolled back 4 childhood vaccine school requirements, results from a clinical trial suggesting that IPV can be used for outbreak control in IPV only countries, the continued national cyclosporiasis and screwworm outbreaks, size of the Ebola outbreak in the Congo, the death of 2 children in Pennsylvania from measles and the economic cost of the measles outbreak before Dr. Griffin deep dives into the use of monoclonal antibodies and remdesivir to treat Bundibugyo virus infection, measles outbreak, recent statistics RSV, influenza, SARS-CoV-2 infections, access and how pay for Paxlovid, , where to go for answers about long COVID-19, clinical guidelines for treating long COVID, and contacting your federal government representative to stop the assault on science and biomedical research. 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Flu season can arrive sooner—and spread faster—than many people expect. In this special edition of Late Night Health, host Mark Alyn speaks with Dr. Samantha Picking, Senior Director of Immunizations at Walgreens, about how older adults and other high-risk individuals can prepare for the coming respiratory illness season.Dr. Picking explains why September and October are generally the best months to receive a flu shot, giving the body approximately two weeks to build protection before cases begin to rise. She also addresses one of the most persistent misconceptions about vaccination: the flu shot cannot give you the flu. Mild soreness, aches, or a brief fever may occur after vaccination, but these temporary reactions are different from an influenza infection.The conversation also explores the enhanced flu vaccines recommended for adults 65 and older, how scientists determine which influenza strains to include in each year's vaccine, and why declining vaccination rates remain a public-health concern. In addition, Dr. Picking discusses other important vaccines—including RSV, COVID-19, pneumococcal disease, and shingles—and explains that multiple vaccines can safely be administered during the same visit.Listeners will also learn how pharmacists can review their health history, medications, and vaccination records to help identify which immunizations may be appropriate. With many vaccines available at little or no cost through Medicare or private insurance, this timely interview offers practical guidance for staying protected throughout flu season—and reminds listeners that their neighborhood pharmacist can be an accessible, trusted source of information and care. Dr. Picking joins Mark Alyn on this edition of Late Night Health.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/late-night-health-radio--2804369/support.

In this episode of the Pregnancy Pearls Podcast, Dr. Nicole Plenty breaks down what expecting moms need to know about vaccinations during pregnancy. She discusses the flu, Tdap, COVID-19, and RSV vaccines, addressing common concerns and misconceptions while explaining why certain vaccines are recommended to protect both maternal and infant health. Dr. Plenty also explains passive immunity—how antibodies developed by mom can be passed to the baby, providing important protection during those vulnerable first months of life. And because medicine continues to evolve, Dr. Plenty explores how vaccine recommendations can change as new research and scientific evidence become available, reminding moms-to-be why conversations with their healthcare providers are an important part of making informed decisions throughout pregnancy. Whether you're expecting, planning a pregnancy, or supporting someone who is, this episode offers another important Pregnancy Pearl to help you feel informed, prepared, and empowered throughout your pregnancy journey. Find more shows like this on the Mean Ole Lion app.

As respiratory virus season approaches, the Alliance is joining hundreds of advocates worldwide to promote vaccinationagainst COVID-19, influenza, and RSV. Leading the effort is CVEEP—Champions for Vaccine Education, Equity, and Progress—a coalition working to build confidence in recommended vaccines and available antiviral treatments.Joining us to discuss the importance of early detection, testing, and treatment is advocate, CVEEP co-convener, and Alliance Board Member Janet McUlsky.

In his weekly clinical update, Daniel Griffin and Vincent Racaniello are perplexed by the state of global public health as malaria, cholera and other infectious diseases are spread by civil warfare, the lack of manpower at the CDC to implement Congressional health programs, the first cancer mRNA vaccine resulting from a Merck and Moderna collaboration, how cyclosporiasis and screwworm outbreaks continue, FDA approval of new drugs against screwworm and critical policy decisions to control the Ebola outbreak in the Congo, before Dr. Griffin deep dives into the measles outbreak, recent statistics on RSV, influenza, SARS-CoV-2 infections and the drop in vaccination rates in the US, how schools are the source of measles infection, how vaccines only prevent severe disease not transmission as trafficking of measles on vaccinated people begins to be acknowledged, to access and pay for Paxlovid, what to know about the mRNA flu vaccine, where to go for answers about long COVID-19, clinical guidelines for treating long COVID, three myths of respiratory disease and contacting your federal government representative to stop the assault on science and biomedical research. 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As the 2026–27 respiratory virus season approaches, state health departments are preparing communities for influenza, COVID-19, and RSV while working to strengthen vaccine confidence and access. On today's show, we'll hear excerpts from a briefing on Tuesday, August 18, where public health leaders from Connecticut, Alabama, New York, and Alaska discussed strategies for reaching people through trusted messengers, addressing vaccine hesitancy with empathy, and making vaccination easier to access. The leaders also share lessons from recent respiratory virus seasons, including the impact of flu, RSV, and COVID-19 on hospitalizations and children, and explain how coordination among state, local, federal, tribal, and community partners help health departments respond to emerging threats. From Alaska's vaccine procurement program and immunization information system to New York's community-based approach to vaccine outreach, the briefing highlights how preparation, communication, and strong public health partnerships can help protect communities.Building Resilient Immunization Programs: A 2026-2031 Roadmap for Public Health Leadership | ASTHOCOVID-19 | ASTHOInfluenza | ASTHO

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

886 We Have Heard For Ourselves, A Guided Christian Meditation on John 4:37-42 with the Recenter With Christ app The purpose of this podcast is to help you find more peace in  and connect with the true source of peace, Jesus Christ.  Outline: Relaxation, Reading, Meditation, Prayer, Contemplation and Visualization.  You can sit comfortably and uninterrupted for about 20 minutes.You should hopefully not be driving or anything tense or unrelaxing.  If you feel comfortable doing so, I invite you to close your eyes.   Guided Relaxation / Guided Meditation:   Breathe and direct your thoughts to connecting with God. Let your stomach be a balloon inflate,  deflate. Scripture for Meditation John 4 NIV 39 Many of the Samaritans from that town believed in him because of the woman's testimony, "He told me everything I ever did." 40 So when the Samaritans came to him, they urged him to stay with them, and he stayed two days. 41 And because of his words many more became believers. 42 They said to the woman, "We no longer believe just because of what you said; now we have heard for ourselves, and we know that this man really is the Savior of the world." RSV 39 Many of the Samaritans of that town began to believe in him because of the word of the woman who testified, "He told me everything I have done." 40 When the Samaritans came to him, they invited him to stay with them; and he stayed there two days. 41 Many more began to believe in him because of his word, 42 and they said to the woman, "We no longer believe because of your word; for we have heard for ourselves, and we know that this is truly the savior of the world." Reflection on Scripture: The Samaritan woman at the well shared her simple faith in Jesus. That was enough to peak the interest of the whole location where she lived. Yet it was not this testimony that saved. It was Jesus. His presence. His spirit. His words. When the people had heard Jesus themselves, then they came to understand and have faith. Then they heard it for themselves. This is what we all need. As you spend time in scripture, in prayer, in worship, in meditation, you turn your attention from just hearing other people's experience with God and you begin to have your own, or you deepen your own experience. No matter who you are and what spiritual connection you have had with God, to get lax in this area. When this happens we miss out on the beauty and peace that come from proximity to the influence of God's word in our life.  Why on earth would we not graciously drink from the cool water of life that God offers. God offers you His love? How often do you drink of it? How often do you let it flow by without savoring it? Do you constantly feed your faith in God with deep and meaningful personal experience with God's spirit and His words? Go to the source of truth, the source of peace, the source of power and strength.  Take this mediation as a recommittal to spend time with God. Don't outsource your faith. Don't defer what you hold to be true to someone who had their own spiritual experience. Go to God. Go to His word. Go to God in prayer. By all means learn from the wise and learned people, but your faith must grow from within you. The fact that someone else has profound knowledge that has fed their own faith will not be enough for you until you put your focus to grow the roots of your own faith deeper inside of yourself. THen as that faith grows you can constantly nourish it with more knowledge from wise sources.  Many times we see  Meditation of Prayer: Pray as directed by the Spirit. Dedicate these moments to the patient waiting, when you feel ready ask God for understanding you desire from Him. Meditation of God and His Glory / Hesychasm: I invite you to sit in silence feeling patient for your own faults and trials. Summarize what insights you have gained during this meditation and meditate and visualize positive change in your life: This is a listener funded podcast at patreon.com/christianmeditationpodcast Final Question: If you consider the invitation and command to persevere in the faith, what change in your life does that bring to your mind?  FIND ME ON: Download my free app: Recenter with Christ Website - ChristianMeditationPodcast.com Voicemail - (602) 888-3795 Email: jared@christianmeditationpodcast.com Apple Podcasts - Christian Meditation Podcast Facebook.com/christianmeditationpodcast Youtube.com/christianmeditaitonpodcast Twitter - @ChristianMedPod

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for August 11, 2026 is: baptism of fire • BAP-tiz-um-uv-FYRE • noun A baptism of fire (or baptism by fire, as it is sometimes referred to in the U.S.) is an introductory or initial experience that is a severe ordeal. In military contexts, baptism of fire specifically refers to a soldier's first exposure to enemy fire. // The newly recruited player faced a baptism of fire as the team went head to head with their greatest rival. See the entry > Examples: "It was my first day on the slopes, and in my naivety I had tackled Avoriaz's famous Boulevard des Skieurs after one three-hour lesson, before I could even really turn. At 36, this was a baptism of fire." — Jaymi McCann, The Week, 23 Jan. 2026 Did you know? The military sense of baptism of fire can be found in, among other texts, a 1907 history of a Massachusetts regiment in the Civil War: "That night we camped sixteen miles from Baton Rouge where we remained until the 21st, on which day we received our baptism of fire." Users of that sense, referring to a soldier's first exposure to enemy fire, as well those employing the more general sense of an especially difficult initiation, both allude (knowingly or unknowingly) to a Biblical passage: "I baptize you with water for repentance, but he who is coming after me . . . will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire" (Matthew 3:11, RSV). The use of baptism of fire to refer to such a spiritual baptism dates to at least the early 1600s. Non-biblical, metaphorical use for any introductory or initial experience that is a severe ordeal arose in the mid-1850s.