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The New Joint Commission Standards, PPE, and MeOn this episode of Transmission Interrupted, join Jill Morgan from Emory University Hospital and Brooke Henriksen from Sacred Heart in Spokane, Washington, as they take a deeper dive into key discussions from the recent NETEC webinar, The New Joint Commission Standards, PPE, and Me.Building on the webinar's key takeaways, this episode focuses on the complexities of PPE requirements in light of the new Joint Commission standards. Jill and Brooke explore what these changes mean for different healthcare settings, the importance of tailored PPE training, and strategies for ensuring proper implementation and compliance.They also share insights on developing effective PPE protocols, maintaining staff safety, and answering lingering questions from the webinar to help bridge knowledge gaps and enhance preparedness in healthcare environments.Join us for this informative discussion aimed at keeping healthcare workers safe and effective in their roles while adhering to the Joint Commission standards.Questions or comments for NETEC? Contact us at info@netec.org.Visit Transmission Interrupted on the web at netec.org/podcast.HostsBrooke Henriksen, BSN, RN, CCRN Training and Education Coordinator, Special Pathogens ProgramProvidence Sacred Heart Medical Center & Children's Hospital Brooke is the Training and Education Coordinator for the Special Pathogens Program in Region 10 at Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children's Hospital (PSHMC&CH) in Spokane, Washington. She is a co-chair for the National Emerging Special Pathogens Training and Education Center (NETEC) Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) work group. Brooke is also a member of the NETEC Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) work group and the Biocontainment Unit (BCU) work groupJill Morgan, RNEmory Healthcare, Atlanta, GAJill Morgan is a registered nurse and a subject matter expert in personal protective equipment (PPE) for NETEC. For 35 years, Jill has been an emergency department and critical care nurse, and now splits her time between education for NETEC and clinical research, most of it centering around infection prevention and personal protective equipment. She is a member of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC), ASTM International, and the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI).ResourcesNETEC Webinar Series (02/14/25): The New Joint Commission Standards, PPE, and Me: https://repository.netecweb.org/exhibits/show/jointcommission/item/1910NETEC Webinar Series (9/24/24): PPE & TJC: Strategies for the New Joint Commission Standards: https://repository.netecweb.org/exhibits/show/jointcommission/item/1881NETEC Webinar Series (3/15/24): Introduction to the 2024 Joint Commission Standards for Infection Control: https://repository.netecweb.org/items/show/1809NETEC Joint Commission Standards Resource Exhibit: https://repository.netecweb.org/exhibits/show/jointcommission/jointcommissionresourcesNETEC Resource Library:...

On this Wellness Brief episode, Jennifer Semenza is joined by Christa Arguinchona, Registered Nurse and Manager of the Special Pathogens Program at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane, Washington. We're diving headfirst into the petri dish of trending viruses, infectious intrigue and the occasional microbial plot twist. So, buckle up, wash your hands and let's get informed. For more information and resources: Providence Special Pathogens Program-Sacred Heart Medical CenterUS Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Dr. Syra Madad, DHSc, MSc, MCP is the Senior Director of the System-wide Special Pathogens Program at NYC Health + Hospitals ( https://www.nychealthandhospitals.org/institute-for-disease-and-disaster-management/the-team/ ). Her work focuses on the preparedness for, response to and recovery from infectious disease outbreaks with an emphasis on healthcare and public health biopreparedness. Dr. Madad built NYC Health + Hospitals special pathogens program from the ground up, maintaining readiness for the nation's largest municipal healthcare delivery system for all infectious disease threats through ongoing training, education, drills, developing protocols, and processes and more. She's responded to multiple infectious disease outbreaks as an infectious disease epidemiologist including Ebola, Measles and Zika. In addition, Dr. Madad is a fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs ( https://www.belfercenter.org/person/syra-madad ) where she regularly publishes on the latest public health guidance, epidemiological concepts and scientific literature to help the public understand complex topics using infographics and simplified science communication. She was prominently featured in the Netflix docuseries, Pandemic: How to Prevent an Outbreak ( https://www.netflix.com/title/81026143 ), and the Discovery Channel documentary, The Vaccine: Conquering COVID ( https://go.discovery.com/tv-shows/the-vaccine-conquering-covid/full-episodes/the-vaccine-conquering-covid ). Dr. Madad received a B.S. in Psychology and a master's degree in Biotechnology with a concentration in Biodefense and Biosecurity, from the University of Maryland, College Park and then received an DHSc degree in health science with a concentration in Global Health from Nova Southeastern University. She holds numerous professional certifications, licenses and training certificates including Master Continuity Practitioner Certification (FEMA), Advanced Emergency Planning Certification, All Hazard Response (CBRNE) Training for Laboratory Personnel, Infection Control and Prevention Certification, Biosafety Level III Training, and Identification of the Primary Select Agents of Bioterrorism Training. Support the show

Dr. Syra Madad is an internationally recognized public health leader and epidemiologist in infectious disease and special pathogen preparedness and response. She is Senior Director, System-wide Special Pathogens Program at New York City Health + Hospitals, the nation's largest municipal healthcare delivery system overseeing special pathogen preparedness and response efforts across 11 acute care hospitals in addition to post-acute/long-term care facilities and ambulatory care sites. Dr. Madad's work focuses on the preparedness for, response to and recovery from infectious disease outbreaks with an emphasis on health care and public health biopreparedness. Dr. Madad has led multiple outbreak responses including Ebola, Zika, Measles, candida auris, and recently, COVID19. Dr. Madad has over 50+ publications, and has been a guest speaker at over 70 scientific and medical conferences around the world. Key Topics: - What are PFAS and why are they “forever chemicals?” - The latest studies happening on PFAS - How PFAS were put into use and where they are found - What to do to minimize the risk - Products that contain the most forever chemicas - Problems with tap water - How to support health this year - Bonus: Erin's four-tiered tips for supporting immune resilience this year! Lear more about Dr. Madad on Instagram at @syramadad. Grab Erin's stress-busting nutrition guide here: https://mailchi.mp/5bf7e5c21f62/stress-busting-nutrition-guide Sponsor: Let therapy be your map, with BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/sparking.

Dr. Syra Madad is an internationally recognized public health leader and epidemiologist in infectious disease and special pathogen preparedness and response. She is Senior Director, System-wide Special Pathogens Program at New York City Health + Hospitals, the nation's largest municipal healthcare delivery system overseeing special pathogen preparedness and response efforts across 11 acute care hospitals in addition to post-acute/long-term care facilities and ambulatory care sites. Dr. Madad's work focuses on the preparedness for, response to and recovery from infectious disease outbreaks with an emphasis on health care and public health biopreparedness. Dr. Madad has led multiple outbreak responses including Ebola, Zika, Measles, candida auris, and recently, COVID19. Dr. Madad has over 50+ publications, and has been a guest speaker at over 70 scientific and medical conferences around the world. Key Topics: - What are PFAS and why are they “forever chemicals?” - The latest studies happening on PFAS - How PFAS were put into use and where they are found - What to do to minimize the risk - Products that contain the most forever chemicas - Problems with tap water - How to support health this year - Bonus: Erin's four-tiered tips for supporting immune resilience this year! Lear more about Dr. Madad on Instagram at @syramadad. Grab Erin's stress-busting nutrition guide here: https://mailchi.mp/5bf7e5c21f62/stress-busting-nutrition-guide Sponsor: Let therapy be your map, with BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/sparking.

Warp Speed Research: Experiences during COVID and Mpox Responses On this episode of Transmission Interrupted, we welcome members of NETEC's Special Pathogen Research Network to discuss their experiences as research personnel during the COVID-19 pandemic and Mpox outbreak. Join us as the team explores the challenges, triumphs, and lessons learned from implementing research protocols at warp speed in time-sensitive and high-pressure environments.Questions or comments for NETEC? Contact us at info@netec.org.Visit Transmission Interrupted on the web at netec.org/podcast.GuestsChrista Arguinchona, MSN, BSN, CCRNManager, Special PathogensProvidence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children's HospitalChrista is the Manager for the Special Pathogens Program at Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children's Hospital (PSHMC&CH). Her responsibilities include developing and maintaining a care team for the Special Pathogens Unit and developing policies, protocols, and educational and training plans. Christa manages the Special Pathogens Program that facilitates readiness throughout HHS Region 10 for emerging special pathogens. Christa collaborates with community, regional and national partners on all aspects of what it means to be a Regional Treatment Center for Emerging Special Pathogens.Christa has her Master's Degree in Nursing and a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing and is certified in Critical Care. She has over 30 years of critical care experience in the neurological/trauma ICU at PSHMC&CH. Barry Clark, MS, BSN, ASN, RNResearch Educator, General Clinical Research, Serious Communicable Disease Unit.Emory University Hospital, Atlanta, GeorgiaBarry is the Research Educator for the Georgia CTSA Clinical Research Centers (GCRC) at Emory University Hospital. His responsibility includes functioning as a liaison and educator for research teams that use the GCRC clinic and the inpatient nursing units where clinical trials are conducted. Barry's primary function is working with principal investigators and research coordinators, guiding them through the process of carrying out research studies. Barry also functions as a support nurse to the Serious Communicable Disease Unit and works as an instructor for the research-based phlebotomy program.Barry has a Master's Degree in Education and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing. He has been a registered nurse at Emory University Hospital for 27 years and has worked in the role of staff nurse, nurse educator, transplant nurse, research nurse, research coordinator for the liver transplant program, clinic manager, and unit charge nurse. Jade Flinn, MSN, RN, CCRN, CNRN Program/Unit Director Biocontainment Unit Department of Medicine The Johns Hopkins Hospital Jade Flinn graduated from the Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing in 2011 and Notre Dame of Maryland University in 2019. She is trained as a neurocritical care nurse, critical care transport nurse, and nurse education leader. Her role as the BCU unit director is to maintain the unit's overall activation readiness including physical infrastructure, rostered personnel training, and systemic preparedness for capacity to safely care for patients infected with high consequence pathogens. Flinn also serves as a bedside clinical nurse in the Johns Hopkins intensive care units and during inter-hospital ground transports. Her professional interests revolve around representation of nursing in disaster preparedness and response, health care worker safety, and hospital emergency operations. Her most current work involves an international, multicenter COVID-19 clinical trial (Adaptive COVID-19 Treatment Trial),...

On this episode of Transmission Interrupted, join hosts Lauren Sauer and Rachel Lookadoo, along with guest Syra Madad, as they discuss the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on emergency management, public health, and health care systems. They explore the challenges faced by hospitals, social vulnerabilities highlighted by the pandemic, and the importance of investing in resources for communities.Additionally, they delve into the prevalence of infectious disease outbreaks in pop culture, including the movies Outbreak and Contagion. The speakers also discuss the tools and strategies used for emergency preparedness and response, how these have evolved over time, and the importance of prevention in addition to preparedness. Tune in to learn more about the impact of infectious diseases and pandemics on our society and health care systems.GuestSyra Madad, DHSc, MSc, MCP, CHEP Dr. Syra Madad is an infectious disease epidemiologist, science communicator, and writer. She currently serves as the Senior Director of the System-wide Special Pathogens Program at New York City Health + Hospitals, the nation's largest municipal health care delivery system overseeing special pathogen preparedness and response efforts across the enterprise. She's the Co-Principal Investigator at The Institute for Diseases and Disaster Management, fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School, Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs, Core Faculty at the National Emerging Special Pathogens Training and Education Center and affiliate faculty at the Center for Emerging Infectious Diseases Policy and Research at Boston University. Dr. Madad's work focuses on prevention, preparedness, response and recovery from special pathogen outbreaks with an emphasis on health care and public health biopreparedness. HostsLauren Sauer, MScLauren is an Associate Professor in the College of Public Health, Department of Environmental, Agricultural, and Occupational Health, at the University of Nebraska Medical Center and Core Faculty of the UNMC Global Center for Health Security. She is an Adjunct Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine in the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, and the director of the Special Pathogens Research Network.She previously served as Director of Operations for the Johns Hopkins Office of Critical Event Preparedness where she ran the inpatient COVID19 biobank and served on the COVID-19 research steering committee for JHU. Lauren's research focuses on human subjects research in bio-emergencies and disasters, in particular, ethical implementation of research and navigating the regulatory environment. The goal of her research is to provide health care facilities with the tools needed to conduct a clinical and operational research response in emergencies.Rachel Lookadoo, JDRachel Lookadoo is an Assistant Professor in the Epidemiology department of the College of Public Health at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, and serves as the Deputy Director of the Center for Biosecurity, Biopreparedness, and Emerging Infectious Diseases. She also acts as the Director of Public Health Policy for the Water, Climate, and Health program at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Ms. Lookadoo's background is as an attorney, and she focuses on the various legal and regulatory issues that can arise in emergency preparedness and response. She specializes in public health impacts of climate change, healthcare surge events, isolation/quarantine law, crisis standards of care, infectious disease response, and general legal preparedness. Ms. Lookadoo also conducts emergency preparedness trainings and assessments for public health departments and healthcare facilities nationally. Ms. Lookadoo received her Juris Doctor degree from American University Washington College of Law, and her Bachelor's degree from Baylor University.ResourcesNETEC:

Back to the Basics - Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers and PPEIn this episode of Transmission Interrupted, NETEC hosts Jill Morgan and Trish Tennill go back to the basics of viral hemorrhagic fevers and personal protective equipment. They discuss four of the most serious and deadly viral hemorrhagic fevers: Ebola, Marburg, Lassa, and Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic fevers. While cases in the U.S. are rare, recent outbreaks of Marburg in Ghana, Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever in Iraq, Lassa Fever in Nigeria, and Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo mean that health care workers need to know how to identify and treat these viral illnesses. Where do they get their names? What are the symptoms of viral hemorrhagic fevers? What can health care workers do to prevent transmission in health care settings? Learn the answers to these questions and more on the podcast.Questions or comments for NETEC? Contact us at info@netec.org.Visit us on the web at netec.org/podcast.HostsJill Morgan, RNEmory Healthcare, Atlanta, GAJill Morgan is a registered nurse and a subject matter expert in personal protective equipment (PPE) for NETEC. For 35 years, Jill has been an emergency department and critical care nurse, and now splits her time between education for NETEC and clinical research, most of it centering around infection prevention and personal protective equipment. She is a member of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC), ASTM International, and the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI).Patricia Ann Tennill RN, BSNAssociate Director of NursingNYC Health + Hospitals / Bellevue , New York, NYPatricia Tennill is an Associate Director of Nursing in Staff Development and the nursing lead for the NYC Health + Hospitals / Bellevue Special Pathogens Program. Patricia has been involved with the Special Pathogens Program since 2014 as a nurse leader responsible for coordinating and overseeing all nursing operations on the Special Pathogens Unit, including the development of protocols concerning the movement and care of patients with special pathogens and the subsequent hands-on training for all staff involved in the Special Pathogens Program. ResourcesTransmission Interrupted, Ep 16: Back to the Basics - PPE and Monkeypox: https://netec.org/transmission-interrupted/back-to-basics-ppe-and-monkeypox/NETEC PPE Resources: https://repository.netecweb.org/exhibits/show/ppe101/ppeNETEC Viral Hemorrhagic Fever resources: https://repository.netecweb.org/items/browse?tags=Viral+Hemorrhagic+FeverNETEC Resource Library: https://repository.netecweb.orgTransmission Interrupted on the web: https://netec.org/podcast/About NETECA Partnership for PreparednessThe National Emerging Special Pathogens Training and Education Center's mission is to set the gold standard for special pathogen preparedness and response across health systems in the U.S. with the goals of driving best practices, closing knowledge gaps, and developing innovative resources.Our vision is a sustainable infrastructure and culture of readiness for managing suspected and confirmed special pathogen incidents across the United States public health and health care delivery...

Biologist Eugene Maxwell and Senior Director of the System-wide Special Pathogens Program at New York City Health + Hospitals Dr. Syra Madad join Zerlina for a special segment on the mistakes we made at the beginning of the pandemic, as well as the state of the pandemic now.

As the Omicron variant of COVID-19 infects millions of people around the world, many health experts hope it could lead to the end of coronavirus in Europe and other regions of the world. Though this comes as a sub-variant was identified and is spreading in several countries around the world as well. Dr. Syra Madad, the Special Pathogens Program senior director at NYC Health and Hospitals, discusses whether or not global trends suggest if the end of the COVID pandemic is near, what researchers know about the newest COVID Omicron variant BA.2, and why vaccinating the world's poorest countries is so important.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the Omicron variant of COVID-19 infects millions of people around the world, many health experts hope it could lead to the end of coronavirus in Europe and other regions of the world. Though this comes as a sub-variant was identified and is spreading in several countries around the world as well. Dr. Syra Madad, the Special Pathogens Program senior director at NYC Health and Hospitals, discusses whether or not global trends suggest if the end of the COVID pandemic is near, what researchers know about the newest COVID Omicron variant BA.2, and why vaccinating the world's poorest countries is so important.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the Omicron variant of COVID-19 infects millions of people around the world, many health experts hope it could lead to the end of coronavirus in Europe and other regions of the world. Though this comes as a sub-variant was identified and is spreading in several countries around the world as well. Dr. Syra Madad, the Special Pathogens Program senior director at NYC Health and Hospitals, discusses whether or not global trends suggest if the end of the COVID pandemic is near, what researchers know about the newest COVID Omicron variant BA.2, and why vaccinating the world's poorest countries is so important. 

Two years since the first Covid-19 outbreaks, the virus to spread and kill worldwide. As 2021 draws to a close, we take a look at its latest variant, Omicron, and the state of the pandemic. Will governments have to consider a new co-ordinated response? Guests: Sibongiseni Dhlomo Deputy Minister of Health of South Africa Syra Madad Senior Director of Special Pathogens Program at New York City Health + Hospitals

The Biden administration recently announced a private insurance program to cover the cost of COVID-19 testing but critics say it's not enough. Infectious Disease Expert and Senior Director, System-wide Special Pathogens Program, Dr. Syra Madad, breaks down why testing is critical to COVID-19 response. The Summit for Democracy took place over a video call with over 100 leaders. In addressing the summit President Biden stated he wants America to be a global leader in democracy. Jared is joined by FOX News Radio's London Correspondent, Simon Owen on what was discussed between the world leaders.  

The Biden administration recently announced a private insurance program to cover the cost of COVID-19 testing but critics say it's not enough. Infectious Disease Expert and Senior Director, System-wide Special Pathogens Program, Dr. Syra Madad, breaks down why testing is critical to COVID-19 response. The Summit for Democracy took place over a video call with over 100 leaders. In addressing the summit President Biden stated he wants America to be a global leader in democracy. Jared is joined by FOX News Radio's London Correspondent, Simon Owen on what was discussed between the world leaders.  

I know that we're all sick of Covid and no matter what your thoughts are on the pandemic, it's still here and we need to keep ourselves, our children and communities safe. I'm honoured to be speaking to one of the world's foremost experts on infectious disease, Dr. Syra Madad.  She's taken time out of her busy schedule as a public health leader and mother of three to help us make sense of what we should do to protect our children during the Holiday and flu season.  In this episode Dr. Madad shares: Why she chose to vaccinate her children and why it's a good idea for you to as well How to support your children before, during and after their vaccine appointment Where you can get the more reliable and up to date information on the pandemic The upcoming flu season and what it means for Covid. What “Natural immunity” is versus vaccine-induced immunity What you need to know about new covid variants and how this pandemic will end Download Dr. Madad's article, “16 Reasons Why You Should Get Vaccinated” from the Parent Toolbox: www.parent-toolbox.com   About Dr. Syra Madad Syra Madad, D.H.Sc., M.Sc., MCP is an internationally recognized public health leader and epidemiologist in infectious disease and special pathogen preparedness and response. She is Senior Director, System-wide Special Pathogens Program at New York City Health + Hospitals, the nation's largest municipal healthcare delivery system overseeing special pathogen preparedness and response efforts across 11 acute care hospitals in addition to post-acute/long-term care facilities and ambulatory care sites. She is Principal Investigator of NYC Health + Hospitals Institute of Diseases and Dr. Madad is a Fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School, Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs where she regularly publishes and leads a science communication series on COVID-19. She's also an Adjunct Senior Fellow at the Federation of American Scientists and part of their COVID19 Taskforce, Alumni Fellow at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Center for Health Security's Emerging Leaders in Biosecurity Program and Alumni Senior Fellow in the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Dr. Madad has over 50+ publications, and has been a guest speaker at over 70 scientific and medical conferences around the world. She is frequently quoted and appears on major media outlets. Dr. Madad plays one of the lead roles in the Emmy-nominated Netflix docuseries, Pandemic: How to Prevent an Outbreak, which follows a handful of leaders throughout the world on the frontlines to prevent the next outbreak. She's also prominently featured in the 2021 Discovery documentary, The Vaccine: Conquering COVID, with Dr. Anthony Fauci, Dr. Francis Collins and other leading scientists. Contact information: Twitter: https://twitter.com/syramadad LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/syra-madad-5b9495/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/syramadad/?hl=en   Thanks for listening! It means so much to me that you listened to my podcast! If you would like to purchase my book or other parenting resources, visit me at www.yellingcurebook.com With this podcast, my intention is to build a community of parents that can have open and honest conversations about parenting without judgement or criticism. We have too much of that! I honor each parent and their path towards becoming the best parent they can be. My hope is to inspire more parents to consider the practice of Peaceful Parenting. If you know somebody who would benefit from this message, or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below! Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe on the podcast app on your mobile device. Leave a review I appreciate every bit of feedback to make this a value adding part of your day. Ratings and reviews from listeners not only help me improve, but also help others find me in their podcast app. If you have a minute, an honest review on iTunes goes a long way! Thank You!! To rate and review my show go to: https://ratethispodcast.com/parentingourfuture.  

Dr. Syra Madad, infectious disease epidemiologist, and senior director of the System-wide Special Pathogens Program at New York City Health + Hospitals, talks about recent COVID-19 headlines in the news, including why New York City and some states are giving out booster shots ahead of federal guidelines which may soon shift and what to do as parts of Europe are experiencing a 5th wave of the pandemic.

New data this week showed the Consumer Price Index (CPI) had gone up 6.2% in October, from a year ago, becoming the biggest inflation surge in more than 30 years. The White House is insisting that the infrastructure bill that recently passed in Congress and the social spending bill that Congress is still working on will ease inflation, but is more big government spending really the answer? Former economic adviser to President Trump, Stephen Moore joins to explains why he is a critic of President Biden's economic policy and why he thinks it will only cause inflation to go up more. As of last week, children ages 5 to 11 are now eligible to get the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. Since then about a million children have had their first dose. The vaccination push for kids comes as many families are getting ready to gather for the holidays. Senior Director, of New York City's System-wide Special Pathogens Program, Dr. Syra Madad weighs in on the latest coronavirus guidance, what she's hearing from parents about getting their kids vaccinated and her thoughts on family gatherings for the holiday season.

New data this week showed the Consumer Price Index (CPI) had gone up 6.2% in October, from a year ago, becoming the biggest inflation surge in more than 30 years. The White House is insisting that the infrastructure bill that recently passed in Congress and the social spending bill that Congress is still working on will ease inflation, but is more big government spending really the answer? Former economic adviser to President Trump, Stephen Moore joins to explains why he is a critic of President Biden's economic policy and why he thinks it will only cause inflation to go up more. As of last week, children ages 5 to 11 are now eligible to get the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. Since then about a million children have had their first dose. The vaccination push for kids comes as many families are getting ready to gather for the holidays. Senior Director, of New York City's System-wide Special Pathogens Program, Dr. Syra Madad weighs in on the latest coronavirus guidance, what she's hearing from parents about getting their kids vaccinated and her thoughts on family gatherings for the holiday season.

As we continue to battle the ever evolving coronavirus pandemic both globally in and in the U.S. while we are making progress there is still a lot more to be done. COVID-19 vaccinations are beginning to pick up steam again across the country as many Americans try to protect themselves from the contagious Delta variant that is causing a significant wave of cases across the country. Most of the new infections are among the unvaccinated, bringing many hospitals to their breaking point in a number of states. Meanwhile, families across the country are preparing to send their children back to school for in-person learning, which is bringing up the ongoing debate over mask mandates in schools. Earlier this week, host Lisa Brady spoke with Senior Director, of New York City's System-wide Special Pathogens Program, Dr. Syra Madad where we are with the pandemic, the discouraging numbers and cases hitting high numbers close to what we saw in January and people worried there is no end in sight with this pandemic. The conversation was too long and we could not include the whole interview with Dr. Madad. On today's FOX News Rundown EXTRA you will hear Dr. Madad talk about students returning to in-school learning, the pre-cautions being taken to lower the transmission within communities, the continued heated debate around mask mandates, how the Delta variant is impacting more and more children and if vaccine mandates should be required. She also weighs in on if she thinks it's too soon to be talking about booster shots and how we learn to live with the virus safely.

As we continue to battle the ever evolving coronavirus pandemic both globally in and in the U.S. while we are making progress there is still a lot more to be done. COVID-19 vaccinations are beginning to pick up steam again across the country as many Americans try to protect themselves from the contagious Delta variant that is causing a significant wave of cases across the country. Most of the new infections are among the unvaccinated, bringing many hospitals to their breaking point in a number of states. Meanwhile, families across the country are preparing to send their children back to school for in-person learning, which is bringing up the ongoing debate over mask mandates in schools. Earlier this week, host Lisa Brady spoke with Senior Director, of New York City's System-wide Special Pathogens Program, Dr. Syra Madad where we are with the pandemic, the discouraging numbers and cases hitting high numbers close to what we saw in January and people worried there is no end in sight with this pandemic. The conversation was too long and we could not include the whole interview with Dr. Madad. On today's FOX News Rundown EXTRA you will hear Dr. Madad talk about students returning to in-school learning, the pre-cautions being taken to lower the transmission within communities, the continued heated debate around mask mandates, how the Delta variant is impacting more and more children and if vaccine mandates should be required. She also weighs in on if she thinks it's too soon to be talking about booster shots and how we learn to live with the virus safely.

The last of the C-17 planes carrying American military members were evacuated from Afghanistan on Monday, meeting President Biden's August 31st deadline and ending the nation's longest war. The deadline was not met without consequences, as the Biden administration deals with the aftermath of a dangerous, disjointed evacuation plan that left behind both Americans and allies and a terror attack that killed 13 American service members and over 100 Afghans. Fox News Correspondent at the Pentagon Lucas Tomlinson joins to explain how the president's decision to stick with the August 31st deadline despite not evacuating everyone in time. Lucas breaks down why the Pentagon was not surprised by the terror attack on the Kabul airport, the billions of dollars of operational equipment left behind in Taliban-controlled Afghanistan, and the issues the U.S. will soon face now that the withdrawal from the region is complete.   Coronavirus vaccinations are picking up steam again in the U.S. as many Americans get it to protect themselves from the contagious Delta variant. Most of the new infections are among the unvaccinated, bringing many hospitals to their breaking point in a number of states. Meanwhile, families across the country are preparing to send their children back to school for in-person learning, which is bringing up the ongoing debate over mask mandates in schools. Senior Director, of New York City's System-wide Special Pathogens Program, Dr. Syra Madad joins to discuss where we are with the pandemic, the debate about mask mandates, if it's too soon to start pushing for booster shots and if we will ever learn how to live with the coronavirus.   Plus, commentary by FOX News contributor Liz Peek.

The last of the C-17 planes carrying American military members were evacuated from Afghanistan on Monday, meeting President Biden's August 31st deadline and ending the nation's longest war. The deadline was not met without consequences, as the Biden administration deals with the aftermath of a dangerous, disjointed evacuation plan that left behind both Americans and allies and a terror attack that killed 13 American service members and over 100 Afghans. Fox News Correspondent at the Pentagon Lucas Tomlinson joins to explain how the president's decision to stick with the August 31st deadline despite not evacuating everyone in time. Lucas breaks down why the Pentagon was not surprised by the terror attack on the Kabul airport, the billions of dollars of operational equipment left behind in Taliban-controlled Afghanistan, and the issues the U.S. will soon face now that the withdrawal from the region is complete.   Coronavirus vaccinations are picking up steam again in the U.S. as many Americans get it to protect themselves from the contagious Delta variant. Most of the new infections are among the unvaccinated, bringing many hospitals to their breaking point in a number of states. Meanwhile, families across the country are preparing to send their children back to school for in-person learning, which is bringing up the ongoing debate over mask mandates in schools. Senior Director, of New York City's System-wide Special Pathogens Program, Dr. Syra Madad joins to discuss where we are with the pandemic, the debate about mask mandates, if it's too soon to start pushing for booster shots and if we will ever learn how to live with the coronavirus.   Plus, commentary by FOX News contributor Liz Peek.

U.S. foreign policy is under more scrutiny than ever, following the emergence of new information suggesting the coronavirus originated in a virology lab in China, violent instability in the Middle East and tensions with Russia. Former Secretary of State during the Trump administration Mike Pompeo joins to discuss how the Chinese Communist Party has made concerted efforts to cover up the origins of COVID-19 and weighs in on the new evidence supporting his long-standing belief the virus originated from a lab in Wuhan, China. Former Secretary Pompeo explains why he believes the Biden administration should continue to preserve stability in the Middle East via allyship with Israel, the importance of avoiding deals and imposing costs on Iran and taking hard stances against Russia. Moderna announced on Tuesday its Covid-19 vaccine was 100% effective during a clinical trial of adolescents ages 12 to 17. The company says it plans to submit its results to the Food and Drug Administration and request emergency authorization for teens in early June. Moderna now joins Pfizer, who announced in March that its COVID-19 vaccine was safe and 100% effective in kids aged 12-15 and received FDA emergency approval earlier this month. If the Moderna vaccine is approved, it will expand the number of shots available for middle and high school students, as many schools prepare to return to in-person learning this September. Senior Director, of New York City's System-wide Special Pathogens Program, Dr. Syra Madad weighs in on the news of a Moderna vaccine for kids 12 an older and if we're eventually going to need a booster shot for the vaccine. She also discusses the recent report of rare and mild heart problems the CDC is investigating that could be linked to the Pfizer vaccine and if we should be worried. Plus, commentary by former Rep. Jason Chaffetz, host of the Jason in the House podcast.

U.S. foreign policy is under more scrutiny than ever, following the emergence of new information suggesting the coronavirus originated in a virology lab in China, violent instability in the Middle East and tensions with Russia. Former Secretary of State during the Trump administration Mike Pompeo joins to discuss how the Chinese Communist Party has made concerted efforts to cover up the origins of COVID-19 and weighs in on the new evidence supporting his long-standing belief the virus originated from a lab in Wuhan, China. Former Secretary Pompeo explains why he believes the Biden administration should continue to preserve stability in the Middle East via allyship with Israel, the importance of avoiding deals and imposing costs on Iran and taking hard stances against Russia. Moderna announced on Tuesday its Covid-19 vaccine was 100% effective during a clinical trial of adolescents ages 12 to 17. The company says it plans to submit its results to the Food and Drug Administration and request emergency authorization for teens in early June. Moderna now joins Pfizer, who announced in March that its COVID-19 vaccine was safe and 100% effective in kids aged 12-15 and received FDA emergency approval earlier this month. If the Moderna vaccine is approved, it will expand the number of shots available for middle and high school students, as many schools prepare to return to in-person learning this September. Senior Director, of New York City's System-wide Special Pathogens Program, Dr. Syra Madad weighs in on the news of a Moderna vaccine for kids 12 an older and if we're eventually going to need a booster shot for the vaccine. She also discusses the recent report of rare and mild heart problems the CDC is investigating that could be linked to the Pfizer vaccine and if we should be worried. Plus, commentary by former Rep. Jason Chaffetz, host of the Jason in the House podcast.

EP-044 Spies Scientists Greed and COVID-19 Jay Fratt – The Conservative Hippie There are too many hyperbolic opinions and hysterical conclusion jumping in the public sphere right now.  This show is about a lot of things surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, but instead of my opinions, I just presented a series of interesting facts in this podcast.  I hope you enjoy it. Did you know that a team of Chinese scientists were escorted from the National Microbiology Lab in Winnipeg Ontario in July 2019?  The why is shrouded in secrecy, but let's learn more about these people, and the lab. Xiangguo Qiu, her husband, and her “students” were force-ably removed from their workplace for what is only being described as a possible “policy breach” by the Public Health Agency of Canada. Xiangguo Qiu, and her husband worked at the only certified Level 4 microbiology lab in Canada.  What is a certified Level 4 microbiology lab?  Well it's a place where scientists experiment and work on the most deadly pathogens on the planet, but more about these types of labs later.  You see Qiu didn't just work at the Winnipeg lab, she also traveled to China frequently to train scientists at the country's only Level 4 lab, which opened in 2017.  You will never guess where this Chinese Level 4 microbiology lab is located …. Oh you guessed it, Wuhan China.  Qiu traveled to the Wuhan National Biosafetly Laboratory twice a year, for two weeks at a time to assist with the facility.  All while being employed by the Canadian government. Qiu was never searched before leaving Canada's National Microbiology Laboratory on her numerous consultative trips to the Wuhan Level 4 lab.  You see Qiu was the head of the Vaccine Development and Antiviral Therapies Section in the Special Pathogens Program at the Canadian lab.  That's officially named scary shit right there.  Only a few months before the Royal Mounted Police removed the scientists, some how exceptionally virulent viruses made their way to the Wuhan laboratory. Let's take a little closer look at these laboratories that research and tinker with the most deadly infectious diseases.  This recent scandal at the Canadian lab isn't their first.  In 2009 the FBI arrested Konan Michael Yao when he crossed over the US border with 22 vials of biological material.  No big deal, just genes from the deadly Ebola virus.  You see Yao was starting a new job at the National Institutes of Health at the Biodefense Research Laboratory in Maryland, and he didn't want to start his projects from scratch.  But here is the kicker, the National Microbiology Laboratory in Winnipeg didn't even know the property was missing.  The Royal Mounted Police had to contact the facility to let them know.  It's ok though, the lab had a signed form that the scientist wouldn't steal anything.  You bet.  Take off ya hoser eh. Let's introduce you to the Senior Scientist and Principal Investigator of Wuhan National Biosafety Laboratory.  Her Name is Zhengli Shi.  She has won all kinds of prizes and awards for her various virological papers.  She's given talks all over the world.  Titles of her speeches and some quotes include: “Risk assessment oif bat coronavirus spillover and prevention strategy” 2018 “Genetic evolution and interspecies infection of bat SARS-like coronavirus” 2017 “SARS coronavirus may have originated from frequent recombination events between SARS-related coronaviruses in a single horseshoe bat habitat” 2017 Ok, enough with the Wuhan level 4 lab for now.  Did you know that the United States has at least 4 level 4 biological laboratories located in the US?  Remember Dr. Qiu, the Chinese virologist that was escorted out of the Canadian lab with her husband and team of Chinese “students?”  Dr. Qiu also consulted with the United States Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases at Ft Detrick in Frederick, Maryland.  This lab is described as a United States A

Is the U.S. prepared to take on the growing spread of the coronavirus? Dr. Syra Madad, senior director of New York City's System-wide Special Pathogens Program discusses the outbreak and what Americans should do to protect themselves from the virus. Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) also joins the Rundown to discuss the Trump administration's plan to combat the virus. John Rich, country music star and host of Fox Nation's "The Pursuit!", joins The Rundown to discuss the inspiration behind his new show and what the phrase, "the pursuit of happiness" means to him. Rich, the winner of the fourth season of "Celebrity Apprentice", also opens about his relationship with President Trump and how the Commander in Chief has changed since hosting the hit reality show. Plus, commentary by Fox News Sunday host Chris Wallace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Syra Madad, D.H.Sc., M.Sc., MCP is nationally recognized leader in public health and special pathogen preparedness and response. She is Senior Director, System-wide Special Pathogens Program at New York City Health + Hospitals, the nation's largest municipal healthcare delivery system overseeing special pathogen preparedness and response efforts across 11 acute care hospitals in addition to post-acute/long-term care facilities and ambulatory care sites. She is currently an Assistant Professor in the Graduate Biotechnology/BioDefense Program at the University of Maryland and Core Faculty in the National Ebola Training and Education Center (NETEC), funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR). In addition, Dr. Madad is an Alumni Fellow in the Emerging Leaders in Biosecurity at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Center for Health Security. Dr. Madad earned her Doctoral degree in Health Science with a concentration in Global Health from Nova Southeastern University, and Master of Science degree in Biotechnology with a concentration in Biodefense and Biosecurity. She has a strong background in academia, teaching in graduate, undergraduate and professional programs with courses ranging from advanced microbiology to bioterrorism and biosecurity. Dr. Madad has held various faculty appointments, including Assistant Professor, Deputy Chair and Director of Education for various academic institutions in MD, NY, and TX. Dr. Madad has a number of peer-reviewed articles, and has been a guest speaker at numerous scientific and medical conferences/workshops/webinars around the world. She was recently quoted in the Wall Street Journal on pandemic preparedness along with other national public health figures. She serves on over five editorial boards and advising committees and councils, nationally and internationally.

Dr. Dennis Bente is an Assistant Professor of Microbiology and Immunology at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. He received a doctor of veterinary medicine degree and PhD from the University of Veterinary Medicine in Hannover, Germany. He completed postdoctoral research at the Southwest Foundation for Biomedical Research in San Antonio and served as a research fellow in the Special Pathogens Program at the National Microbiology Laboratory in Winnipeg Canada. Dennis is here with us today to tell us all about his journey through life and science.