Podcasts about your local epidemiologist

It's been an unusually tough winter virus season. Rates of flu-like infections are higher than they've been in nearly 30 years. And for the first winter since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, flu deaths have surpassed COVID deaths. Add to that a higher-than-average year for norovirus, a nasty type of stomach bug.Then there's the emerging threat of avian flu. While there is no evidence of human-to-human transmission of the virus, about 70 people in the US have contracted the virus from livestock since April 2024.To make sense of the latest viral trends, Host Flora Lichtman talks with Dr. Katelyn Jetelina, epidemiologist and author of the newsletter “Your Local Epidemiologist”; and Dr. Erica Shenoy, chief of infection control at Mass General Brigham hospital.Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on sciencefriday.com. Subscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.

Federal agencies like the CDC, NIH and the FDA had to remove and alter some data from their websites to comply with executive orders issued by President Trump. Katelyn Jetelina, founder and author of the newsletter "Your Local Epidemiologist," explains why data is "gold," and how these changes may affect our health.

Federal agencies like the CDC, NIH and the FDA had to remove and alter some data from their websites to comply with executive orders issued by President Trump.On Today's Show:Katelyn Jetelina, founder and author of the newsletter "Your Local Epidemiologist," explains why data is "gold," and how these changes may affect our health.

About this episode: Science communication is a vital skillset for public health practitioners. But what does it really take to cut through the noise? In today's episode, Katelyn Jetelina, the publisher of Your Local Epidemiologist, talks about the art and science of science communication, and why it's less about being right and more about a commitment to changing the way people think. Guest: Dr. Katelyn Jetelina is an epidemiologist and scientific communicator. She is the co-founder of Health Trust Initiative, an adjunct professor at Yale School of Public Health, and a Senior Scientific Advisor to several government and non-profit agencies, including the CDC. In addition, Dr. Jetelina is the publisher of Your Local Epidemiologist. Host: Lindsay Smith Rogers, MA, is the producer of the Public Health On Call podcast, an editor for Expert Insights, and the director of content strategy for the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Show links and related content: Your Local Epidemiologist Public Health Professionals Must Engage The Public. Communications Training Is Key.—Forbes

Send us a textWe are back to wrap up the year after an accidental hiatus!!  We wanted to stop by before the end of the year to discuss what our work looks like in the near future under leadership changes in the US, our worries about the increase in misinformation and confusion as we all just try and survive this life and do what is right for ourselves and our families, and valuing science education and science communication so we can bring people along in confidence instead of fear. Science and medicine have done great things for the health of our populations AND we are not speaking in words and terms that non-science people understand nor are we patient enough to explain during encounters and that stokes conspiracy.  We must do better!  Dr. Aimee recommends 3 resources of science information that can help you understand the world of health:Your Local Epidemiologist https://yourlocalepidemiologist.substack.com/Unbiased science podcast https://www.unbiasedscipod.com/Immunologic https://news.immunologic.org/Thanks to Jeff Jeudy for providing our music and see you all in 2025!!

Katelyn Jetelina, founder and author of the newsletter Your Local Epidemiologist, talks about what may be coming down the road for public health, as President-elect Trump considers giving noted vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., and others who have questioned settled science, leading roles in the administration.

Reflecting on community & self-care post-election. MS teaches patience. Adjusting media habits, finding strength in family history, music, & trusted connections. Summary Health Hats muses about physical, mental, and spiritual health, community connections, and self-care during these post-election times. He has changed his media consumption habits and is learning from his experiences with multiple sclerosis. He expresses anxiety and a dark curiosity about the future, drawing strength from family history, marriage, and music, and emphasizes the importance of staying connected with trusted communities and being open to help when needed. Click here to view the printable newsletter with images. More readable than a transcript, which can also be found below. Please comment and ask questions: at the comment section at the bottom of the show notes on LinkedIn  via email YouTube channel  DM on Instagram, TikTok to @healthhats Production Team Kayla Nelson: Web and Social Media Coach, Dissemination, Help Desk  Leon van Leeuwen: article-grade transcript editing  Oscar van Leeuwen: video editing Julia Higgins: Digital marketing therapy Steve Heatherington: Help Desk and podcast production counseling Joey van Leeuwen, Drummer, Composer, and Arranger, provided the music for the intro, outro, proem, and reflection, including Moe's Blues for Proem and Reflection and Bill Evan's Time Remembered for on-mic clips. Podcast episodes on YouTube from Podcast Inspired by and Grateful to Steve and Sue Heatherington, Heidi Frei, Matt Neil, Tania Marien, Ann Boland, Leon van Leeuwen Links and references Heather Cox Richardson's Letters from an American on Substack Weekly Show with Jon Stewart Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on Substack Virginia Heffernan's Magic+Loss on Substack the Bulwark Katelyn Jetelina's Your Local Epidemiologist on Substack Lyz's Men Yell at Me on Substack the Guardian Sue Heatherington's fresh sight from the quiet edge. Episode Let's review the body from head to toe: tedious brain loop, dry, sticky mouth, queasy stomach, tight muscles, loose bowels, and bone fatigue. Fear, anxiety, despair, and hopelessness, with a niggling curiosity. I'm networking and reaching out to loved ones in person and virtually. Searching for facts, trust, and people to follow. I've stopped almost all pundits in print, audio, and video. My feeds are changing with more music, comedy, animals, and sports. And algebra—why algebra? I'm sticking with following Heather Cox Richardson, Jon Stewart, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Virginia Heffernan, the Bulwark, Your Local Epidemiologist, Men Yell at Me, the Guardian, and Sue Heatherington's fresh sight from the quiet edge. I've added AOC, Jeff Jackson, and Isaac Saul's Tangle. More music: My Latin Band, Lechuga Fresca, is on hiatus, so I joined a Dixieland Band. I'm still losing weight—30 pounds so far. I just noticed less abdominal flab to pinch when taking my shots. I can do 20 push-ups and 16 squats and can get myself up off the floor. I walk about 3,500 steps a day. I'm getting a new travel wheelchair. I have several priorities: don't fall, progress with MS as slowly as possible, maintain much of my pathological optimism, continue to play my horn, and contribute to inclusive, nurturing communities. The hardest priority may be maintaining optimism. MS has forced me to exercise my patience muscles. What choice do I have? I can't run to the bus. If I miss it, I miss it. What muscles will we strengthen over the next four years? I'm a terrible crystal ball gazer, but I know the self-care muscles will need attention. At this moment, I don't feel the urge to do much of anything except take care of myself and those with whom I'm fortunate enough to share an existence. When a plan comes to me, I'll share it. If someone else comes up with a plan, I'll check out the someone and the plan with others I ...

Over the next few months, I'll be mixing in some of our earlier Motherhood Meets Medicine interviews with new episodes. These ‘best of' episodes are the most shared and listened to episodes of all time! Here is today's featured episode with Dr. Katelyn Jetelina, listen as she talks about gun violence and the changes that need to be made. Gun violence has become a devastating problem in the United States. To put it into perspective, there's about 120 firearms per 100 people in the United States. It may feel like we have no control over making changes, but there are steps that we can take. The number one place to start is educating ourselves about gun violence. We need to know more about it, and understand how we can reduce these fatalities in our everyday culture. We all want to make our country safer for our children and for ourselves. That's why I'm bringing Dr. Katelyn Jetelina on the podcast. In this episode Dr. Katelyn Jetelina and I discuss statistics, demographics of shooters, how the stats in the United States compares to other countries, and so much more.  Dr. Katelyn Jetelina is a violence epidemiologist, biostatistician, wife, and mom of two little girls. During the day she works at a nonpartisan health policy think tank and is engaged as a scientific communication consultant by the CDC, and at night she writes an independent newsletter called Your Local Epidemiologist, which covers a wide array of public health topics including gun violence. In this episode we discuss: The definition of what a mass shooting is. Why the United States is higher in gun violence than many other countries it's often compared to. What the purpose of the leakage plans are. The most common motivation behind shootings. Whether or not the effect of Roe V Wade will play into more gun violence in the future.  What individuals can do to help reduce gun violence. Resources: Check out the Gun Violence Archive - https://www.gunviolencearchive.org/ Moms Demand Action - https://momsdemandaction.org/ Show Notes: https://lynzyandco.com/podcast/ Connect with Dr. Katelyn Jetelina: Sign up for Dr. Katelyn's newsletter, Your Local Epidemiologist  - https://yourlocalepidemiologist.substack.com/ Follow her on Twitter - https://twitter.com/dr_kkjetelina? ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Discount Codes from Our Sponsors:  Navy Hair Care Shampoo + Conditioner: use code LYNZY for 30% off Navy Hair Care Charcoal Mask: use code LYNZY for 30% off Connect with Lindsay: Join the Motherhood Meets Medicine community atpatreon.com/motherhoodmeetsmedicine - https://www.patreon.com/motherhoodmeetsmedicine Instagram:@motherhoodmeetsmedicine - https://www.instagram.com/motherhoodmeetsmedicine/ Sign up for the weekly newsletterherelynzyandco.com - https://www.lynzyandco.com/ Disclaimer: This podcast does not provide medical advice. The information on this podcast is for informational purposes only. No material on this site is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The arrival of fall means so-called “sick season” is right around the corner. It's a time when respiratory viruses like flu, COVID and RSV tend to peak. So, what can you expect this year? Today we're talking with epidemiologist Dr. Katelyn Jetelina. You may know her from social media or her popular Substack newsletter, “Your Local Epidemiologist.” She also co-founded the Health Trust Initiative and is a senior scientific advisor to the CDC.  Today, she's sharing insights about the type of flu season to expect, what to know about this year's vaccines (and when to get them), and even new guidelines for parents.   Join us again for our 10-minute daily news roundups every Mon-Fri!  Learn more about our Dr. Katelyn Jetelina: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Become an INSIDER and get ad-free episodes here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sign-up for our weekly EMAIL: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/email Get The NewsWorthy MERCH here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/merch Sponsors: Download the FREE Ibotta app to start earning cash back and use code NEWSWORTHY to get $5. Shop the SKIMS Soft Lounge Collection at SKIMS.com. Now available in sizes XXS - 4X. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to libsynads@libsyn.com #covid #vaccines #rsv

Now that COVID is no longer a global pandemic, what is it? And what is the lesson communities learned over the past 3 years? In this rebroadcast of the interview with Dr. Katelyn Jetelina, who was just featured in TIMES100 Health, ICF co-founder Lou Zacharilla speaks with Dr. Jetelina, Director of Population Health Analytics, to learn these answers and more. Dr. Katelyn Jetelina is one of America's most trusted epidemiologists. She publishes Your Local Epidemiologist, a widely read website and newsletter covering a range of public health issues that translates evolving science into readable language for the general public. In this episode of The Intelligent Community, she discusses information integrity and the politics of COVID in places as diverse as New York and Florida. This episode is the second part of ICF co-founder Lou Zacharilla's interview with Dr. Jetelina.  Katelyn Jetelina, MPH PhD is an epidemiologist, data scientist and internationally renowned scientific communicator. She is the Director of Population Health Analytics, a nonprofit, non-partisan health policy think tank. She is also a Senior Scientific Advisor to a number of government and non-profit agencies, including the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Resolve to Save Lives and Make-A-Wish Foundation. On the side, Dr. Jetelina is the publisher of Your Local Epidemiologist – a public health newsletter that “translates” ever-evolving science to the general public, which has reached over 300 million views. Dr. Jetelina has received 3 national awards for her work, including National Academies of Science and a medal of honor from the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Emergency Management and Medical Operations, Field Operations, and Response. Katelyn resides in San Diego, California with her husband and two toddlers.

How are updated COVID vaccines performing against severe and long COVID? What have we learned about COVID transmission that could help people calculate their risk in certain situations? Do we know more about when people might be most infectious? What's the latest evidence on seasonality? And do we have any new answers about long COVID? Katelyn Jetalina, aka Your Local Epidemiologist, returns to the podcast to talk about what's new in COVID research. Learn more here: https://yourlocalepidemiologist.substack.com/

It's cold and flu … and RSV, and COVID season. But vaccinations are down this year — and we haven't made critical investments in things like air purification and ventilation that we could have and should have to protect ourselves from airborne diseases. Abdul reflects on the opportunities missed and the consequences of missing them. Then he sits down with Dr. Katelyn Jetelina, author of the Your Local Epidemiologist newsletter to talk about what folks can do to protect themselves. 

Dr. Katelyn Jetelina has taken her modest public health email for friends and family and fashioned it into a public health powerhouse of a newsletter and significant force of influence for millions. Yes, that little newsletter, "Your Local Epidemiologist," grew from a personal email list to over 330 million followers seeking clear guidance amid uncertainty during the pandemic.Dr. Jetelina sits down with Carrie to reflect on how we had to learn to navigate the firehose of pandemic information. She turned that effort toward teaching, translating complex science for diverse audiences through an empathetic and apolitical lens. No, she's not trained in communications. Dr. Jetelina is a professor, and embracing that role free of judgment set the stage for her personal rise to prominence.As culture continues to evolve, Jetelina argues public health must improve its communications capacity and community engagement. She's doing her part to move the discussion forward; she now tackles more ideologically charged topics like gun violence, though still approaches these issues through her solutions-focused, nonpartisan lens.Throughout the tumult, Jetelina has stayed anchored by her commitment to equip trusted messengers and meet people where they are. Her trailblazing work shows scientific facts alone don't shape opinions; we must appeal to shared values. She calls us all to reimagine public health as a collective mission vital to our shared future. Our great thanks to Dr. Jetelina for joining Mission Forward this week. (00:00) - Welcome to Mission Forward (01:22) - Introducing Dr. Katelyn Jetelina (02:18) - Delivering News of the Pandemic to the World (04:31) - Translating Complexity in Public (08:35) - Sponsor: CommonHealth ACTION EDI Training Institute (09:32) - Challenging Entrenched Fields (12:48) - "The Revisionist Phase of the Pandemic" (21:55) - Expanding Public Health Horizons (23:28) - Closing the Gap of Understanding

New COVID Boosters Arrive Amid Rise In InfectionsThis past week, the FDA and CDC recommended new COVID vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna for anyone over the age of six months. They're expected to be in larger pharmacies by the end of the week. It's welcome news for some, as cases have ticked up over the summer, accompanied by higher hospital admissions and deaths.The boosters join a suite of other vaccines to combat respiratory illness this fall, including this year's flu shot and the new RSV vaccine, recommended especially for children and the elderly.Dr. Katelyn Jetelina, epidemiologist, adjunct professor at UTHealth School of Public Health, and author of the Your Local Epidemiologist newsletter, joins Ira to talk about the details of the new boosters, how long you should wait to get one if you were recently infected, masking recommendations, and if you can get all three shots at once. The Science Behind Devastating EarthquakesOn September 8, 2023 at 11:11 PM local time, a 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck Morocco's High Atlas mountains. So far, more than 2,500 people died and thousands more were injured or lost.Other natural disasters usually give off warning signs; we can predict when a volcano will explode, ring the alarms when a tsunami starts to build, or evacuate before a hurricane makes landfall, but we still can't detect earthquakes before they strike. And victims are left to face “the particular trauma that comes from watching the world around you crumble in an instant,” writes science journalist Robin George Andrews for The Atlantic.Ira talks with Andrews about the specifics of this earthquake, where the science stands with earthquake detection, and the particular kind of trauma that comes from watching the world crumble. The Buzz On Native Bees In Your NeighborhoodWhen you think ‘bees,' you probably think of a neat stack of white hive boxes and the jars of honey on the store shelves.  But there's a lot more to bees than the agricultural staple, the European honey bee. Around the world there are over 20,000 known bee species, and around 4,000 of them are native to the United States. While these native bees play a key role in pollinating our plants and ensuring the health of ecosystems, they don't get a ton of recognition or support. Around three-quarters of flowering plant species rely on insects for pollination, and some native plants have evolved a partnership with specific native bee pollinators. Squashes, pumpkins, gourds, and the annual sunflower all have specific species of native bees as part of their life cycles. Native plants such as blueberries, cherries, and cranberries all developed without the European honeybee, which arrived in North America in 1622. Dr. Neal Williams, a professor of entomology at the University of California, Davis, joins Ira to talk about native bees, bee behavior and pollination. To stay updated on all-things-science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.Transcripts for each segment will be available the week after the show airs on sciencefriday.com.

Should schools have been closed down? Were lockdowns a mistake? Was masking even effective? Was the economic stimulus too big?These are the questions that have defined the national conversation about Covid in recent months. They have been the subject of congressional hearings led by Republicans, of G.O.P. candidate stump speeches and of too many Twitter debates to count.Katelyn Jetelina is an epidemiologist and the author of the popular newsletter Your Local Epidemiologist. She argues that we've entered a new phase of the Covid-19 pandemic: “pandemic revisionism.” In her telling, the revisionist impulse seduces us into swapping cheap talking points for the thorny, difficult decisions we actually faced — and may face again with the next novel virus.So this conversation centers on the myths — and realities — associated with how we remember the pandemic. It explores what the evidence on the effectiveness of masking says, the fact that the United States was locked down for less than two months, the surprising consensus over social-distancing policy among Democratic and Republican governors early in the pandemic, why the tale of Sweden's controversial approach to the pandemic is misleading, why the American media paid so much more attention to the first 100,000 U.S. Covid deaths than to the next 900,000, why school closures weren't as wrongheaded a policy as often portrayed in hindsight, whether Donald Trump gets enough credit for Operation Warp Speed and more.This episode was hosted by David Wallace-Wells, a writer at The New York Times Magazine and the author of “The Uninhabitable Earth: Life After Warming.” He also writes a newsletter for New York Times Opinion that explores climate change, technology, the future of the planet and how we live on it.Book Recommendations:Lessons from the Covid War by Covid Crisis GroupOpen by Andre AgassiLessons in Chemistry by Bonnie GarmusThoughts? Guest suggestions? Email us at ezrakleinshow@nytimes.com.You can find transcripts (posted midday) and more episodes of “The Ezra Klein Show” at nytimes.com/ezra-klein-podcast, and you can find Ezra on Twitter @ezraklein. Book recommendations from all our guests are listed at https://www.nytimes.com/article/ezra-klein-show-book-recs.This episode of “The Ezra Klein Show” was produced by Emefa Agawu. Fact-checking by Michelle Harris, with Mary Marge Locker and Kate Sinclair. Our senior engineer is Jeff Geld. Our senior editor is Rogé Karma. The show's production team also includes Rollin Hu and Kristin Lin. Original music by Isaac Jones. Audience strategy by Kristina Samulewski and Shannon Busta. The executive producer of New York Times Opinion Audio is Annie-Rose Strasser. And special thanks to Sonia Herrero.

This episode of When Science Speaks features Dr. Katelyn JeteJetelina, Ph.D., an epidemiologist data scientist and senior scientific consultant at a nonpartisan health policy think tank. Dr. JeteJetelina is also the creator of the influential newsletter, Your Local Epidemiologist, which aims to translate evolving public health science for evidence-based decision making. Dr. Jetelina shares her surprising experiences working with policymakers during the pandemic, especially in a challenging landscape where epidemiology and politics intersected. She expresses her astonishment at how policymakers in Texas, despite the political climate, were receptive to listening to scientists and implementing innovative policies. She also highlights the significant impact of policy interventions in real-time, such as the use of Uber to deliver vaccines and reduce disparities. Moving on to the role of scientists in advisory positions, Dr. Jetelina acknowledges the challenges of effectively communicating with policymakers. She emphasizes the importance of speaking in plain language and providing the bottom line upfront. Policymakers prefer concise policy briefs that focus on the essential scientific evidence, allowing them to make informed decisions efficiently. Dr. Jetelina also discusses the need for scientists to better understand policymakers' needs and align their communication accordingly. Regarding science communication in general, Dr. Jetelina shares several go-to principles and tactics she employs. She emphasizes the significance of listening to communities and stakeholders to address their needs effectively. By maintaining a bidirectional relationship with the audience, whether policymakers or the general public, scientists can better insert science and evidence into decision-making processes. Dr. Jetelina further stresses the importance of providing meaningful context, reducing cognitive burden, incorporating storytelling, and offering actionable solutions in scientific communication. The conversation then delves into the challenges of combating misinformation, which has become increasingly prevalent in the modern information ecosystem. Dr. Jetelina suggests two key approaches: combatting misinformation reactively and proactively. While debunking individual rumors can be time-consuming, teaching the public how to recognize and critically evaluate misinformation is a more effective long-term strategy. She also highlights the need for proactive communication, which involves anticipating public needs and providing timely information. Dr. Jetelina emphasizes the urgency of integrating both reactive and proactive approaches into public health and science communication. The discussion concludes with a focus on trust and the disturbing trend of harassment faced by scientists communicating evidence-based information. Dr. Jetelina attributes this behavior to the politicization of science and the growing fear among individuals. She emphasizes the importance of addressing emotion and building trust through relatability and transparency. The episode offers valuable insights for listeners interested in science communication and science policy. Dr. Jetelina encourages individuals to take the leap and start communicating, whether through personal efforts or by finding suitable mouthpieces to convey important scientific findings to the public. She emphasizes the power of practice and the importance of having a proactive approach to science communication during emergencies. Don't miss this engaging conversation with Dr. Caitlyn Jetelina, as she shares her experiences, challenges, and strategies in navigating the intersection of science, policy, and public health communication. Resources mentioned in the epidsode How to subscribe to the Your Local Epidemiologist newsletter   

Dr. Katelyn Jetelina is one of America's most trusted epidemiologists. She publishes Your Local Epidemiologist, a widely read website and newsletter covering a range of public health issues that translates evolving science into readable language for the general public. In this episode of The Intelligent Community, she discusses information integrity and the politics of COVID in places as diverse as New York and Florida.   Katelyn Jetelina, MPH PhD is an epidemiologist, data scientist and internationally renowned scientific communicator. She is the Director of Population Health Analytics, a nonprofit, non-partisan health policy think tank. She is also a Senior Scientific Advisor to a number of government and non-profit agencies, including the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Resolve to Save Lives and Make-A-Wish Foundation. On the side, Dr. Jetelina is the publisher of Your Local Epidemiologist – a public health newsletter that “translates” ever-evolving science to the general public, which has reached over 300 million views. Dr. Jetelina has received 3 national awards for her work, including National Academies of Science and a medal of honor from the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Emergency Management and Medical Operations, Field Operations, and Response. Katelyn resides in San Diego, California with her husband and two toddlers.

Now that COVID is no longer a global pandemic, what is it? And what is the lesson communities learned over the past 3 years? In this episode of The Intelligent Community, ICF co-founder Lou Zacharilla speaks with Dr. Katelyn Jetelina, Director of Population Health Analytics, to learn these answers and more.   Katelyn Jetelina, MPH PhD is an epidemiologist, data scientist and internationally renowned scientific communicator. She is the Director of Population Health Analytics, a nonprofit, non-partisan health policy think tank. She is also a Senior Scientific Advisor to a number of government and non-profit agencies, including the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Resolve to Save Lives and Make-A-Wish Foundation. On the side, Dr. Jetelina is the publisher of Your Local Epidemiologist – a public health newsletter that “translates” ever-evolving science to the general public, which has reached over 300 million views. Dr. Jetelina has received 3 national awards for her work, including National Academies of Science and a medal of honor from the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Emergency Management and Medical Operations, Field Operations, and Response. Katelyn resides in San Diego, California with her husband and two toddlers.

Active shooter and lockdown drills are part of a broader spectrum of emergency preparedness but there are differing levels of effectiveness and risks. Katelyn Jetelina, aka “Your Local Epidemiologist,” talks with Stephanie Desmon about the benefits and real harms of these activities and why she does have hope that we will make progress with gun violence solutions, though at a “snail's pace.” They also discuss the wide-ranging ripple effects of violence beyond the victims such as community-level mental health impacts.

The bird flu is jumping mammal species, from chickens to minks to seals, giving it more opportunities to mutate. Andy talks to epidemiologist Katelyn Jetelina and science writer David Quammen about the likelihood of H5N1 jumping to humans, how dangerous that would be, and how to prepare without overreacting.  Keep up with Andy on Post and Twitter and Post @ASlavitt. Follow Katelyn Jetelina and David Quammen on Twitter @dr_kkjetelina and @DavidQuammen. Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe today at bit.ly/lemonadapremium.   Support the show by checking out our sponsors! Click this link for a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this show and all Lemonada shows: https://lemonadamedia.com/sponsors/    Check out these resources from today's episode:  Take this quick survey to help us shape future episodes: bit.ly/itbquestions Check out David's many books on viruses: https://www.davidquammen.com/ Subscribe to Katelyn's Substack, Your Local Epidemiologist: https://yourlocalepidemiologist.substack.com/ Find vaccines, masks, testing, treatments, and other resources in your community: https://www.covid.gov/ Order Andy's book, “Preventable: The Inside Story of How Leadership Failures, Politics, and Selfishness Doomed the U.S. Coronavirus Response”: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250770165  Stay up to date with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia.  For additional resources, information, and a transcript of the episode, visit lemonadamedia.com/show/inthebubble.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been called a “tripledemic," as in three viruses surging during a pandemic. Experts are keeping their eye on high levels of flu in more than half of the states, new variants of COVID-19, and a recent surge of RSV. You'll hear from data scientist Dr. Katelyn Jetelina, who you may know on social media as “Your Local Epidemiologist.” We'll get into what the data shows about how effective the latest COVID boosters are, what she's watching for as flu season ramps up, and her advice for balancing family and health this holiday season. Then, I'm joined by Dr. Sara Vora, a pediatric infectious disease specialist at Seattle Children's Hospital. We'll talk all about RSV, including what parents need to know and why the virus is causing such a problem this year. This episode is brought to you by CanvasPrints.com (Listen for the discount code) and BetterHelp.com/newsworthy Get ad-free episodes by becoming an insider: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider

Did you know that a votive candle is one of those short, squat candles that people use for prayer or, like, to put on their outside stairs when they're hosting a fancy party? I did not. But “votive” is the word I blurted out when Cheryl Strayed was trying to describe the type of tall candle she lit as a way to psychically summon Reese Witherspoon. A decade ago, Strayed was waiting to hear whether or not the actor was interested in taking the lead role in the movie adaptation of Wild, her best-selling 2012 memoir. So she lit the big candle (maybe it was a pillar or a taper, now that I google it) and every time she walked by it, she whispered “Reese… Reese.” It worked! Witherspoon indeed took the role, the movie was a hit, and the two became great friends. Strayed is super-famous because of Wild, which is the same reason Oprah loves her, but she's also beloved for her advice column, Dear Sugar, which she started writing at The Rumpus around the time that Wild was about to blow up. She wrote it anonymously at first, and for no pay. She just fell in love with the idea of turning an advice column into a forum for literary essays about life. She had ample material to draw on: an impoverished childhood in rural Minnesota; a much-loved mother who passed away when Strayed was 22; a downward spiral that ensued and involved a lot of sex and heroin; and a life-changing, soul-finding, shoe-destroying solo trek along the Pacific Crest Trail. A couple weeks ago, I met Strayed in Portland, Oregon, where it was raining for the first time in several months, and we talked about how she still feels abject terror when faced with a blank page, how if she goes to the Oscars again, she'll wear Dr. Martens, and about some mountain-themed advice George Saunders gave her about finding her own way forward as a writer. “I really believe story is essential to us,” Cheryl told me, lighting a candle for all who believe in the power of writing, “and we need it individually, collectively; we need those stories to tell us who we are, to show us who we can be.”https://cherylstrayed.substack.com/Cheryl's recommended read:Oldster by Sari Botton:[Sari] has this wonderful take on aging. And what I love about her focus is she always says, “Oldster is not for people who are getting older.” The whole idea of aging at whatever age you are—when you're 12, you're aging. We use that word to only mean old people, but really it's about what does this experience of aging teach us? What do we learn from being 22 and 42 and 72 and 102? And people write about that and they answer this questionnaire. And it's always very inspiring and interesting to read. I love that.Show notesCheryl Strayed's Dear SugarFind Cheryl on Twitter and her personal websiteWild by Cheryl Strayed (paperback)[01:46] Her mother being portrayed by Laura Dern in Wild[05:56] Losing someone close to you[10:58] Working with Reese Witherspoon[16:21] Finally finding financial freedom[20:08] Having “How did I get here?” moments[21:20] Falling in love with words[23:00] Murder on my feet[24:00] Dear Sugar in The Rumpus[26:47] Taking over the Dear Sugar column[30:09] Early writing on the internet[31:20] The power of story[35:25] Social media as a gift for writers[40:40] Restarting Dear Sugar as a Substack [45:00] Keep Walking, by Cheryl Strayed, a scene cut from Wild [48:20] Advice from George Saunders [52:25] Going into the cave, as a writer[53:35] Oldster by Sari Botton[54:33] Advice writers Cheryl recommends: Ask E. Jean by E. Jean Carroll, ¡Hola Papi! by John Paul Brammer, and Ask Polly by Heather Havrilesky.[55:04] Other Substacks Cheryl loves: Craft Talk by Jami Attenberg, Story Club by George Saunders, Your Local Epidemiologist by Katelyn Jetelina, Austin Kleon's newsletter, and The Audacity by Roxane Gay.The Active Voice is a podcast hosted by Hamish McKenzie, featuring weekly conversations with writers about how the internet is affecting the way they live and write. It is produced by Hanne Winarsky, with audio engineering by Seven Morris, content production by Hannah Ray, and production support from Bailey Richardson. All artwork is by Joro Chen, and music is by Phelps & Munro. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit read.substack.com

RSV! Flu! COVID! It's fall, and respiratory illnesses are raging. RSV, in particular, is filling up pediatric hospitals as it infects our society's youngest and most vulnerable. Abdul dissects why we're facing a “tripledemic” this fall  sits down with epidemiology professor and author of the Your Local Epidemiologist substack Dr. Katelyn Jetelina to dig into what we can do to protect ourselves.

How bad will this winter's COVID-19 wave be? That's what Andy asks epidemiologist Katelyn Jetelina, who's been watching Europe closely and combing through the data on new variants. She predicts that a winter wave is about 90% likely and explains her biggest worries – an Omicron subvariant called BQ.1.1 and a simultaneous flu wave with fewer masking requirements. She and Andy also discuss how the fall bivalent booster will hold up against new winter variants, why uptake is still so low, and how to plan for gatherings with friends and family this holiday season. Keep up with Andy on Twitter @ASlavitt. Follow Katelyn Jetelina on Twitter @dr_kkjetelina. Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe today at bit.ly/lemonadapremium.    Support the show by checking out our sponsors! CVS Health helps people navigate the healthcare system and their personal healthcare by improving access, lowering costs and being a trusted partner for every meaningful moment of health. At CVS Health, healthier happens together. Learn more at cvshealth.com. Click this link for a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this show and all Lemonada shows: https://lemonadamedia.com/sponsors/    Check out these resources from today's episode:  Subscribe to Katelyn's newsletter, “Your Local Epidemiologist”: https://yourlocalepidemiologist.substack.com/about Find vaccines, masks, testing, treatments, and other resources in your community: https://www.covid.gov/ Order Andy's book, “Preventable: The Inside Story of How Leadership Failures, Politics, and Selfishness Doomed the U.S. Coronavirus Response”: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250770165  Stay up to date with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia.  For additional resources, information, and a transcript of the episode, visit lemonadamedia.com/show/inthebubble.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get FREE CE for this episode by downloading the CEimpact App (details in the FREE CE section).The current reality of COVID-19 is reviewed in this episode by Dr. Katelyn Jetelina. Dr. Jetelina is an epidemiologist and author of the wildly popular Newsletter, Your Local Epidemiologist, available via Substack.   We are losing ~400 Americans a day. During the first week of September, we lost 2,299 people. In August 2022 alone, we lost 15,284 Americans to COVID-19. This means COVID-19 remains the third leading cause of death in our repertoire of threats. And it's largely preventable[1]. Pharmacists continue to support the frontlines of the COVID-19 Pandemic. This episode shares insights on the current reality as well as what you need to know about bivalent boosters, and vaccinating children.The COVID-19 pandemic is still ‘a thing' and the best source of protection are vaccines. The new bivalent booster vaccine provides opportunities to protect ourselves and our communities. If you, your pharmacist or technicians need Immunization Training – check out CEimpact's VIRTUAL Administration Training.  Use discount code THANKYOU to save 10%.Show Segments00:00 - Introductions03:38 - Is COVID-19 Still a Thing?10:55 - The GameChanger: Bivalent Booster17:15 - The Different Boosters19:40 - Applying to Practice: Dosing22:48 - Pediatric Considerations28:35 - Closing Thoughts References and Resources400 Americans are dying each day. We cannot accept this reality.  Virtual Immunization Administration Training Get the CEimpact App  HostJohn A. Galdo, PharmD, MBA, BCPS, BCGP (Jake) Course Content and Developer, CEimpact Pharmacist, Ross Bridge Pharmacy CEO, Seguridad, Inc Guest Katelyn Jetelina, MPH, PhD Publisher, Your Local EpidemiologistSubscribe to Katelyn's substack - Your Local Epidemiologist to receive a direct line of “translated” public health science to the local, national, and international community.Redeem your CPE or CME hereCPE (Pharmacist)CME (Physician) Get a membership & earn CE for GameChangers Podcast episodes (30 mins/episode)Pharmacists: Get a membershipPrescribers: Get a membership CE InformationLearning ObjectivesUpon successful completion of this knowledge-based activity, participants should be able to:1. Discuss the current state of COVID-19 pandemic the United States2. Describe the role of a bivalent vaccine for COVID-190.05 CEU/0.5 HrUAN: 0107-0000-22-370-H-06-PInitial release date: 10/3/2022Expiration date: 10/3/2023Additional CPE and CME details can be found here.

Welcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: Covid 9/8/22: Booster Boosting, published by Zvi on September 8, 2022 on LessWrong. Does it make sense to get the new updated booster? I give my (Not Medical Advice!) definitive take on how I would personally make the decision, and report the opinions of a number of other sources. Unless something changes, this is my take on that subject. There's also a variety of small things happening, both in the Covid section and later in the non-Covid section. I get to do two distinct little notes on gambling, and the FDA Delenda Est of the week is about the Food rather than the Drugs. Executive Summary Updated boosters available, consider getting one. Still a lot of rather silly mask mandates, although no longer in NYC. A rather impressive (if not impactful) case of pure Chutzpah. Let's run the numbers. The Numbers Predictions Prediction from last week (HOLIDAY): 420k deaths (-20%) and 2,550 deaths (-20%). Results: 452k cases (-14%) and 2,728 deaths (-17%). Prediction for next week: 490k cases (+9%) and 3,000 deaths (+10%). This prediction is expecting some real improvement, but for it to be dominated by a larger reversion from a holiday weekend. Deaths Cases Booster Boosting Public service announcement before the main discussion: With that out of the way: To be as explicit as possible, while keeping in mind this is Not Medical Advice, I will give my full answer to how I personally for myself would answer ‘should I get the new updated booster when it becomes available?' Essentially, I would get the booster if and only if I was already vaccinated, had not been infected or vaccinated/boosted within 6 months, and either (1) not yet had a first booster or (2) was at relatively high risk. So essentially: If I had not yet been vaccinated (first 2 shots), I'd get vaccinated first. If I had been infected or vaccinated in the last 6 months, I'd wait. If I had been vaccinated at least 6 months ago, but not boosted, and not infected in the last 6 months to my knowledge, then yes, I'd get boosted. If I had already been vaccinated and boosted more than six months ago, and had not to my knowledge been infected in the past 6 months, and was in poor health or are over the age of 50 or so, yes I would get a second booster. If I had already been vaccinated and boosted more than six months ago, and had not to my knowledge been infected in the past 6 months, and was not in poor health or are over the age of 50 or so, probably no, but it would be a small mistake either way. I would strictly prefer to get the new booster rather than the old booster. I would consider it reasonable to attempt to ‘time' the booster to match plans to visit vulnerable others and/or wait until a larger wave was coming. Note that if a large wave does come there is a good chance it will be a new strain. White House says Americans will ‘only' need yearly booster going forward. NPR offers a variety of takes on where the thresholds should be and whether to time things for a bigger wave. Celine Gounder suggests focusing on timing your booster to be 2-4 weeks before visiting vulnerable relatives if you are healthy, and splitting up the Covid and Flu shots if you can. Your Local Epidemiologist couldn't be more excited to get hers, and has detailed thoughts on exactly how long to wait after various things. My decision means I will officially not be ‘up to date' on my booster. Neither will be (for a time) Dr. Fauci, despite his willingness to get a third booster. The question that matters here: What does it mean to be ‘up to date'? If ‘up to date' purely meant ‘has had all the boosters, all that one could possibly have' as a supererogatory aspiration the way someone might say they are ‘up to date' on the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe, then this definition is fine. You have, for now, watched all the movies and TV shows or had all...

Link to original articleWelcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: Covid 9/8/22: Booster Boosting, published by Zvi on September 8, 2022 on LessWrong. Does it make sense to get the new updated booster? I give my (Not Medical Advice!) definitive take on how I would personally make the decision, and report the opinions of a number of other sources. Unless something changes, this is my take on that subject. There's also a variety of small things happening, both in the Covid section and later in the non-Covid section. I get to do two distinct little notes on gambling, and the FDA Delenda Est of the week is about the Food rather than the Drugs. Executive Summary Updated boosters available, consider getting one. Still a lot of rather silly mask mandates, although no longer in NYC. A rather impressive (if not impactful) case of pure Chutzpah. Let's run the numbers. The Numbers Predictions Prediction from last week (HOLIDAY): 420k deaths (-20%) and 2,550 deaths (-20%). Results: 452k cases (-14%) and 2,728 deaths (-17%). Prediction for next week: 490k cases (+9%) and 3,000 deaths (+10%). This prediction is expecting some real improvement, but for it to be dominated by a larger reversion from a holiday weekend. Deaths Cases Booster Boosting Public service announcement before the main discussion: With that out of the way: To be as explicit as possible, while keeping in mind this is Not Medical Advice, I will give my full answer to how I personally for myself would answer ‘should I get the new updated booster when it becomes available?' Essentially, I would get the booster if and only if I was already vaccinated, had not been infected or vaccinated/boosted within 6 months, and either (1) not yet had a first booster or (2) was at relatively high risk. So essentially: If I had not yet been vaccinated (first 2 shots), I'd get vaccinated first. If I had been infected or vaccinated in the last 6 months, I'd wait. If I had been vaccinated at least 6 months ago, but not boosted, and not infected in the last 6 months to my knowledge, then yes, I'd get boosted. If I had already been vaccinated and boosted more than six months ago, and had not to my knowledge been infected in the past 6 months, and was in poor health or are over the age of 50 or so, yes I would get a second booster. If I had already been vaccinated and boosted more than six months ago, and had not to my knowledge been infected in the past 6 months, and was not in poor health or are over the age of 50 or so, probably no, but it would be a small mistake either way. I would strictly prefer to get the new booster rather than the old booster. I would consider it reasonable to attempt to ‘time' the booster to match plans to visit vulnerable others and/or wait until a larger wave was coming. Note that if a large wave does come there is a good chance it will be a new strain. White House says Americans will ‘only' need yearly booster going forward. NPR offers a variety of takes on where the thresholds should be and whether to time things for a bigger wave. Celine Gounder suggests focusing on timing your booster to be 2-4 weeks before visiting vulnerable relatives if you are healthy, and splitting up the Covid and Flu shots if you can. Your Local Epidemiologist couldn't be more excited to get hers, and has detailed thoughts on exactly how long to wait after various things. My decision means I will officially not be ‘up to date' on my booster. Neither will be (for a time) Dr. Fauci, despite his willingness to get a third booster. The question that matters here: What does it mean to be ‘up to date'? If ‘up to date' purely meant ‘has had all the boosters, all that one could possibly have' as a supererogatory aspiration the way someone might say they are ‘up to date' on the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe, then this definition is fine. You have, for now, watched all the movies and TV shows or had all...

This week on the pod, we're continuing our back-to-school conversation. There's so much for parents to worry about: school shootings, Covid, book bans, teacher shortages, and more. But before we get to all that, our hosts Amanda Weinstein, Jasmine Clark, and Rachel Vindman talk about Biden's student loan forgiveness plan.  They discuss how frustrating it is to hear wealthy Republicans complain about $10,000 loan forgiveness when so many of them had PPP loans forgiven… but what's NOT frustrating is the White House's response! We're so glad Biden and his team are fighting back against misinformation.The hosts are then joined by Pam Crossman, a high school teacher in Ohio. Pam talks about how hard it is to be an educator right now, with her curriculum being questioned by extremists at the same time as they expect her to be the first line of defense against an active shooter. Pam also discusses her husband Jeff, who's running for Attorney General right now to stand up against corruption and extremism in Ohio.Amanda then interviews Dr. Katelyn Jetelina, best known online as “Your Local Epidemiologist.” Dr. Katelyn is a science communicator who specializes in gun violence, but became famous for her daily Covid updates. She and Amanda discuss the causes of our gun violence epidemic and some potential solutions - along with Dr. Katelyn's thoughts about Covid and vaccines as kids go back to school.Finally, Amanda, Jasmine and Rachel raise a glass to the first week of classes, birthdays, and to everyone out there who keeps fighting against extremism in this episode's “Toast to Joy.”On September 1st, Red Wine & Blue will be hosting a virtual Troublemaker Turnout event with Heather Cox Richardson. Come learn, get inspired, and commit to doing the MOST impactful thing you can do in the 2022 election to help protect our rights, freedom, and democracy. You can learn more and sign up here.For a transcript of this episode, please email theswppod@redwine.blue.

When it comes to the COVID-19 pandemic, we're in a much better spot today than we have been in the last couple of years. Still, public health experts want people to be aware of steps they can take now to avoid another surge this winter, especially with flu season right around the corner. Our guest today is epidemiologist and data scientist Dr. Katelyn Jetelina. She has a popular newsletter on Substack, and you may know her on social media as “Your Local Epidemiologist.” She works in health policy at Meadows Institute and is a senior scientific advisor for numerous nonprofit and government agencies. She was even recently invited to the White House to share her expertise. Dr. Jetelina is giving us a snapshot of where the pandemic stands right now. We're talking about the updated booster shots on their way and I ask her a more personal question about vaccines for kids. Then, what she's expecting for this year's flu season and she offers us some hope for a future with no COVID-19 at all. ​​​This episode is brought to you by Zocdoc.com/newsworthy and Indeed.com/newsworthy Get ad-free episodes and support the show by becoming an INSIDER: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider

1,000 Acres Of Ancestral Land Returned To Onondaga Nation Earlier this month, more than 1,000 acres of land in central New York were returned to the Onondaga Nation, the original steward of the land. This decision stems from a 2018 settlement between the Natural Resource Trustees and Honeywell International, Inc., which previously owned the land and polluted it with dangerous toxins, such as mercury and heavy metals. Under this agreement, Honeywell will fund and implement 18 restoration projects, and the Onondaga Nation will lead the restoration and preservation of its land. “It is with great joy that the Onondaga Nation welcomes the return of the first substantial acreage of its ancestral homelands. The Nation can now renew its stewardship obligations to restore these lands and waters and to preserve them for the future generations yet to come,” Onondaga Nation Chief Tadodaho Sid Hill said in a statement. “The Nation hopes that this cooperative, government-to-government effort will be another step in healing between themselves and all others who live in this region which has been the homeland of the Onondaga Nation since the dawn of time.” Roxanne Khamsi, science writer based in Montreal, Canada, joins Ira to talk about this “landback victory,” which marks one of the largest returns of land to an Indigenous nation in U.S. history. Roxanne and Ira also discuss other science news of the week, including why pulse oximeters aren't inclusive of people with dark skin, how some mosquito-borne viruses trick their hosts into attracting more mosquitoes, the discovery of a one-of-a-kind carnivorous plant that hides its traps underground, why some flowers act as cesspools for bumblebees, and how relocating sea turtle eggs can lead to health issues for newborn turtles.   A New COVID Wave Is Here, Raising The Risk Of Reinfections Coronavirus is surging again in the United States. The latest sub-variants BA.4 and BA.5 are now dominant. Right now, things are feeling a little different: People who were recently sick are getting reinfected. And those who have so far evaded the virus are getting it for the first time. A new booster based on the new omicron sub-variants is slated to roll out in the fall. Meanwhile, the Biden administration is pushing to allow people under 50 to get a second dose of the currently available booster. Ira is joined by Katelyn Jetelina, adjunct professor at UTHealth School of Public Health and author of the newsletter, Your Local Epidemiologist and Jessica Malaty Rivera, epidemiology fellow at Boston Children's Hospital and senior advisor at the Pandemic Prevention Institute to debunk the latest pandemic misinformation and update us on the current state of the virus.   Texas Heatwave Puts Strain on Electric Grid Texans woke up Monday morning to a familiar fear, worried that the state's electric grid may not provide enough energy to see them through the day. While the anxiety is understandable, a shortfall of energy reserves on the system does not automatically mean the grid operator will order rolling blackouts. If you, like millions of others, are wondering about the likelihood of blackouts, here's a review of what happens if the state falls short of power. Read the rest at sciencefriday.com.   Gene Editing Is Easy—And A Crime—In This New Techno Thriller Book Logan Ramsay wakes up one morning and feels different. It's not allergies, and it's not the flu. If anything, he feels sharper: He needs less sleep, and can multitask and read at lightning speed. What's going on with him? It turns out his genome has been hacked: tiny changes were made to his DNA to make him a bit of a superhuman. But at what cost? This is the plot of Upgrade, Science Friday's next book club pick, and a new science fiction novel that mixes real science concepts—notably CRISPR—with a fast-paced plot. It's written by author Blake Crouch, who was inspired to write the book in part because of a Science Friday appearance in 2016. It's also our current book club pick. Blake joins Ira to discuss a future where gene editing is used to hack drugs, people, and animals, and how far off we are from the book's climate disaster surveillance state.   Transcripts for each segment will be available the week after the show airs on sciencefriday.com.

Gun violence has become a devastating problem in the United States. To put it into perspective, there's about 120 firearms per 100 people in the United States. It may feel like we have no control over making changes, but there are steps that we can take. The number one place to start is educating ourselves about gun violence. We need to know more about it, and understand how we can reduce these fatalities in our everyday culture.  We all want to make our country safer for our children and for ourselves. That's why I'm bringing Dr. Katelyn Jetelina on the podcast. In this episode Dr. Katelyn Jetelina and I discuss statistics, demographics of shooters, how the stats in the United States compares to other countries, and so much more.  Dr. Katelyn Jetelina is a violence epidemiologist, biostatistician, wife, and mom of two little girls. During the day she works at a nonpartisan health policy think tank and is engaged as a scientific communication consultant by the CDC, and at night she writes an independent newsletter called Your Local Epidemiologist, which covers a wide array of public health topics including gun violence. In this episode we discuss: The definition of what a mass shooting is. Why the United States is higher in gun violence than many other countries it's often compared to. What the purpose of the leakage plans are. The most common motivation behind shootings. Whether or not the effect of Roe V Wade will play into more gun violence in the future.  What individuals can do to help reduce gun violence. Resources: Check out the Gun Violence Archive Moms Demand Action Show Notes: https://lynzyandco.com/podcast/   Connect with Dr. Katelyn Jetelina: Sign up for Dr. Katelyn's newsletter, Your Local Epidemiologist  Follow her on Twitter Connect with Lynzy: Join the Motherhood Meets Medicine community at patreon.com/motherhoodmeetsmedicine Instagram: @motherhoodmeetsmedicine Sign up for the weekly newsletter here lynzyandco.com Disclaimer: This podcast does not provide medical advice. The information on this podcast is for informational purposes only. No material on this site is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Katelyn Jetelina, author of the newsletter Your Local Epidemiologist and director of Population Health Analytics at Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute, shares an update on BA.2, the threat of additional omicron sublineages, and more, as the public health emergency endures.

Welcome to Episode 16 of “The 2 View,” the podcast for EM and urgent care nurse practitioners and physician assistants! Show Notes for Episode 16 of “The 2 View” – SAH: revisited, pediatric hepatitis outbreak, medical errors, and AHA/ACC heart failure guidelines. SAH - Revisited Headache. American College of Emergency Physicians. Acep.org. Published June 2019. Accessed April 27, 2022. https://www.acep.org/patient-care/clinical-policies/headache/ Ibrahim YA, Mironov O, Deif A, Mangla R, Almast J. Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension: Diagnostic Accuracy of the Transverse Dural Venous Sinus Attenuation on CT scans. Neuroradiol J. PubMed Central. National Library of Medicine: National Center for Biotechnology Information. Published December 2014. Accessed April 27, 2022. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4291803/ Spadaro A, Scott KR, Koyfman A, Long B. Reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome: A narrative review for emergency clinicians. Am J Emerg Med. PubMed.gov. National Library of Medicine: National Center for Biotechnology Information. Published October 4, 2021. Accessed April 27, 2022. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34879501/ Pediatric Hepatitis Outbreak Jetelina K. Severe hepatitis outbreak among children. Your Local Epidemiologist. Published April 26, 2022. Accessed April 27, 2022. https://yourlocalepidemiologist.substack.com/p/severe-hepatitis-outbreak-among-children Multi-Country – Acute, severe hepatitis of unknown origin in children. Who.int. Published April 23, 2022. Accessed April 27, 2022. https://www.who.int/emergencies/disease-outbreak-news/item/2022-DON376 Recommendations for Adenovirus Testing and Reporting of Children with Acute Hepatitis of Unknown Etiology. HAN archive - 00462. Cdc.gov. Published April 21, 2022. Accessed April 27, 2022. https://emergency.cdc.gov/han/2022/han00462.asp Medical Errors Dihydroergotamine (DHE) for Migraine Treatment. American Migraine Foundation. Published January 28, 2021. 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FDA Approves First Breathalyzer COVID Test The FDA approved a new COVID breathalyzer test, which gives results in just three minutes. It's the first test that identifies chemical compounds of coronavirus in breath. The testing unit is about the size of a piece of carry-on luggage and is intended to be used in medical offices and mobile testing sites. Nsikan Akpan, health and science editor at WNYC Radio based in New York City, talks with Ira about this new COVID test and other science news of the week, including new research on ocean warming and storm frequency, the story behind moon dust that sold for $500,000, and President Biden's decision to allow higher-ethanol gasoline sales this summer, which is usually banned from June to September.   Major Undercount In COVID Cases Makes Our Tracking Data Less Useful For many, it's become routine to pull up a chart of COVID-19 case counts by state or county. Though imperfect, it's been a pretty good way to assess risk levels: Follow the data. But recently, that data has become even more imperfect, and less useful at determining individual risk. Thanks to a variety of factors, case counts are now so inaccurate that a COVID surge could be missed entirely. “We are really flying blind,” said epidemiologist Katelyn Jetelina, assistant professor at the University of Texas School of Public Health and the author of the newsletter, Your Local Epidemiologist. Currently, for every 100 COVID-19 cases in the United States, only seven are being officially recorded, according to projections from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation. As a point of comparison, during the Delta wave 43 out of 100 cases were recorded, and during the Omicron wave the figure was 26 out of 100 cases. The reasons behind the current undercount are due in part to the unintended consequences of good public health policies, like increased vaccinations and the availability of at-home tests, both of which lead to fewer cases being included in official CDC data. Mild cases are more common now, thanks to vaccines and changing variants. “People may just not get tested because they just have the sniffles,” said Jetelina.  Others may forgo testing altogether. The virus can spread asymptomatically from there. “We just haven't done the groundwork as a nation to systematically capture these cases,” said Jetelina. Read the rest at sciencefriday.com.   How Would You Spend A Trillion Dollars? Imagining what you might do if you won the lottery or received a huge inheritance from a long-lost relative is a classic daydream. But in a new book, journalist Rowan Hooper imagines spending a trillion dollars—not on fancy dinners, sparkly jewels or mega yachts, but on tackling ten global challenges. While a trillion dollars can't solve every problem, he estimates it would go a long way towards tackling disease, combating global warming, protecting biodiversity, or even establishing a moon base. Hooper joins Ira to talk about his book, How to Save the World for Just a Trillion Dollars: The Ten Biggest Problems We Can Actually Fix, and to daydream about where and how an infusion of cash might do the most to accelerate solutions to some of the planet's problems.     Transcripts for each segment will be available the week after the show airs on sciencefriday.com.

The CDC's messaging around Omicron has been a disaster, and with cases surging and despair on the rise, Dr. Katelyn Jetelina stops by this episode of Inside the Hive to give a clear picture of what we should know about the virus right now. The epidemiologist, professor and author of the popular "Your Local Epidemiologist" newsletter answers all of our questions about when the variant might peak, what comes next, what we should know about schools, and where to find some silver linings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Town Square with Ernie Manouse airs at 3 p.m. CT. Tune in on 88.7FM, listen online or subscribe to the podcast. Join the discussion at 888-486-9677, questions@townsquaretalk.org or @townsquaretalk. Today is another milestone in the COVID-19 pandemic, where the U.S. has passed 800,000 deaths due to the virus. However, it seems as though many have become numb to such numbers.  Amidst reports of the fast-spreading omicron variant, Houston hospitals have been developing a new, easy-to-make vaccine that will cover the gaps in other counties that are working to inoculate against the virus. In this episode of Town Square, we talk with Dr. Maria Elena Bottazzi, Co-Director of the Texas Children's Hospital Center for Vaccine Development, about the vaccine she's working on with her Co-Director, Dr. Peter Jay Hotez. Along with the latest COVID headlines, we answer your questions about the effectiveness of vaccines against omicron and provide an update on the virus, vaccines, and variants. Guests: Dr. Maria Elena Bottazzi Associate Dean of the National School of Tropical Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine Co-Director of the Texas Children's Hospital Center for Vaccine Development Dr. Katelyn Jetelina Epidemiologist with UTHealth School of Public Health Author of the blog Your Local Epidemiologist Town Square with Ernie Manouse is a gathering space for the community to come together and discuss the day's most important and pressing issues. Audio from today's show will be available after 5 p.m. CT. We also offer a free podcast here, on iTunes, and other apps.

COVID, always up to something, has spun out a new variant: Omicron. There are so many unknowns, and so much anxiety caused by the unknown, that we invited Dr. Katelyn Jetelina (a.k.a. Your Local Epidemiologist) to help us get our facts straight. Links from the show: Myocarditis and COVID: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/the-real-risk-of-heart-inflammation-to-kids-is-from-covid-19not-the-vaccine Magic Dirt: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/magic-dirt-internet-fueled-defeated-pandemics-weirdest-mlm-rcna6950

Decoding Quantum Computing The computer chips that are delivering these words to you work on a simple, binary, on/off principle. There's either a voltage, or there's not. The ‘bits' encoded by the presence or absence of electrons form the basis for much of our online world.  Now, physicists and engineers are working to create systems based on the strange rules of quantum physics—in which quantum bits can exist simultaneously in a range of possible states, and two separated bits can be linked together via a phenomenon known as entanglement.  If practical quantum computers can be constructed, they have the potential to solve difficult types of problems—like finding the optimal route connecting a list of a few hundred cities, for instance. However, vast engineering challenges remain. A. Douglas Stone, deputy director of the Yale Quantum Institute and Carl A. Morse professor of applied physics at Yale University, joins Ira to give a primer on the disruptive technology of quantum computing, and where this research might lead.       Diving Into The Strange World Of Xenobots Just under two years ago, Science Friday reported on the strange world of ‘xenobots'—structures designed by an algorithm and crafted out of living cells taken from frog embryos. Those tiny constructs could slowly wriggle their way across a petri dish, powered by the contractions of frog heart cells. Now, the researchers behind the bots have created a new generation of structures that can swim—and, if provided with additional loose frog skin cells in their dish, organize those cells into clumps that eventually begin to move on their own.  Josh Bongard, a professor of computer science at the University of Vermont and a member of the xenobots research team, joins Ira to talk about the advance in what he likens to living wind-up toys. The work was reported this week in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Bongard and colleagues say that they were interested in learning more about self-replicating systems, and the various factors that go into either speeding up or slowing down a system's ability to self-replicate. They're also interested in exploring whether such cellular systems might be able to do useful work. However, fear not—Bongard explains that without a ready supply of loose frog skin cells, these bots peter out.     What We Do—And Don't—Know About Omicron This week, the Omicron variant was detected in the United States, with the first case identified in California. The announcement joins a rush of news about the latest coronavirus variant: Last week, South African researchers first identified and then sequenced the variant. Since then, scientists all over the world have been working overtime, trying to understand this heavily mutated new strain.  Omicron has 32 mutations in the spike protein alone. But more mutations don't necessarily mean it's more contagious than the Delta variant, or more likely to evade the vaccine. Scientists still need a little more time to figure out what these genetic changes might mean for the pandemic.  Katelyn Jetelina, assistant professor in the University of Texas School of Public Health talks with Ira about how scientists are compiling data on omicron, both inside and outside of the lab. Jetilina is also the author of the newsletter, “Your Local Epidemiologist.” To hear more of Jetilina's thoughts on the latest updates, read her explainer on what we know and don't know about Omicron.     A 30th Anniversary Edition Of SciFri Trivia We're celebrating our 30th anniversary this week—and with 30 years of radio comes more than enough material for a round of trivia. SciFri Trivia extraordinaire and host Diana Montano quizzes Ira on how well he remembers some of the stories he's covered on SciFri during its last three decades. Want to join the fun? Diana hosts virtual SciFri Trivia every Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. ET / 5:30 p.m. PT on Youtube and you are invited! Play by yourself or with a group and, if you win, enjoy the honor of naming one of the many plants in the SciFri office—and more!

In November, South Africa alerted the world to Omicron, a new strain of COVID-19. Then, as cases began to pop up worldwide, the World Health Organization labeled it a “variant of concern.” What do we know about Omicron, and just how worried should we be? Guest: Dr. Katelyn Jetelina, assistant professor with the School of Public Health at UTHealth and author of Your Local Epidemiologist on Substack. If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get benefits like zero ads on any Slate podcast, bonus episodes of shows like Slow Burn and Dear Prudence—and you'll be supporting the work we do here on What Next. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to help support our work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In November, South Africa alerted the world to Omicron, a new strain of COVID-19. Then, as cases began to pop up worldwide, the World Health Organization labeled it a “variant of concern.” What do we know about Omicron, and just how worried should we be? Guest: Dr. Katelyn Jetelina, assistant professor with the School of Public Health at UTHealth and author of Your Local Epidemiologist on Substack. If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get benefits like zero ads on any Slate podcast, bonus episodes of shows like Slow Burn and Dear Prudence—and you'll be supporting the work we do here on What Next. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to help support our work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In November, South Africa alerted the world to Omicron, a new strain of COVID-19. Then, as cases began to pop up worldwide, the World Health Organization labeled it a “variant of concern.” What do we know about Omicron, and just how worried should we be? Guest: Dr. Katelyn Jetelina, assistant professor with the School of Public Health at UTHealth and author of Your Local Epidemiologist on Substack. If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get benefits like zero ads on any Slate podcast, bonus episodes of shows like Slow Burn and Dear Prudence—and you'll be supporting the work we do here on What Next. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to help support our work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Town Square with Ernie Manouse airs at 3 p.m. CT. Tune in on 88.7FM, listen online or subscribe to the podcast. Join the discussion at 888-486-9677, questions@townsquaretalk.org or @townsquaretalk. We're another step closer to COVID-19 vaccines for young children. Pfizer and BioNTech have submitted data to the FDA that shows “robust” antibody response and “favorable” safety outcomes in their clinical trials for kids ages 5 to 11. They plan to submit a formal request for emergency-use authorization in coming weeks. If that all plays out and approval is granted, this would be huge news to parents and schools, eager to protect children from the spread of COVID. The timing could come well before the holiday season, with more families hoping to gather and reunite. Today, medical experts are here to discuss what we know so far about vaccines, as well as boosters, in the continued fight against COVID -- which as now killed more than 690,000 people in the US. Guests: Dr. William Haseltine Chair and President of the global think tank ACCESS Health International Founder of more than a dozen bio-technology companies His latest book is Covid Related Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (CV-PTSD): What It Is and What To Do About It.  Dr. Anthony R. Flores Chief of Pediatric Infectious Diseases at UTHealth Houston  Dr. Katelyn Jetelina Assistant Professor at UTHealth School of Public Health Author of "Your Local Epidemiologist," a newsletter and Facebook blog that has gone viral since the pandemic  Town Square with Ernie Manouse is a gathering space for the community to come together and discuss the day's most important and pressing issues. Audio from today's show will be available after 5 p.m. CT. We also offer a free podcast here, on iTunes, and other apps.

Town Square with Ernie Manouse airs at 3 p.m. CT. Tune in on 88.7FM, listen online or subscribe to the podcast. Join the discussion at 888-486-9677, questions@townsquaretalk.org or @townsquaretalk. Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo joined Town Square shortly after she announced a plan to give $100 to people getting their first dose of the vaccine at Harris County Public Health sites. The plan starts immediately and runs until Aug. 31. The vaccine incentive is in response to the Delta variant has spread quickly across the region, disproportionately impacting unvaccinated residents.  Local hospitals are being pushed to the brink with new patients, and the school year has parents worried about children under 12 who are not yet eligible for the vaccine. Medical experts also join to answer listener questions, from booster shots and travel bans, to masks and back-to-school safety.  Guests Lina Hidalgo: Harris County Judge Dr. Katelyn Jetelina Assistant Professor at UTHealth School of Public Health Senior Advisor for Judge Lina Hidalgo Author of "Your Local Epidemiologist," a newsletter and Facebook blog that has gone viral since the pandemic Dr. James McDeavitt: Executive Vice President and Dean of Clinical Affairs at Baylor College of Medicine He writes the blog “COVID-19 Updates from Dr. James Deavitt” for Baylor College of Medicine Town Square with Ernie Manouse is a gathering space for the community to come together and discuss the day's most important and pressing issues. Audio from today's show will be available after 5 p.m. CT. We also offer a free podcast here, on iTunes, and other apps.

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Show NotesIn this episode, Sujani speaks with assistant professor at the University of Texas Health Science Center and the author of Your Local Epidemiologist blog, Dr. Katelyn Jetelina. They discuss Dr. Jetelina's career in public health as well as her motivations to share public health information in an accessible way on her blog your local epidemiologist.You'll LearnMore about Dr. Jetelina's journey in transitioning from a pre-med student to her current field of violence epidemiology Tips for getting into the field of health communicationThe importance of leveraging connections for best outreach and outcomes in your careerHow Dr. Jetelina has been able to create a successful public health blog that reaches a wide variety of audiences - from non-academics to folks all across the political spectrumHow to seek opportunities in the field of health communication for knowledge translationHow second languages can be an asset to the field of health communicationThe importance of having public health campaigns that are accessible to a wide audienceHow to create high engagement posts in the field of health communicationsHow to use constructive audience feedback to your own advantageResourcesDr. Jetelina's blog: https://yourlocalepidemiologist.substack.com/Dr. Jetelina's other publications: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Katelyn-Jetelina Other PH SPOT resources:Share ideas for the podcast: Fill out this formNever heard of a podcast before? Read this guide we put together to help you get set up.Be notified when new episodes come out, and receive hand-picked public health opportunities every week by joining the PH SPOT community.Contribute to the public health career blog: www.phspot.ca/contributeUpcoming course on infographics: phspot.ca/infographics Support the show (http://www.phspot.ca/signup)

Houston Data Files hosts Dr. Shreela Sharma and Dr. Elizabeth Gregory talk with Your Local Epidemiologist, Dr. Katelyn Jetelina, on vaccine hesitancy, making schools safe this Fall, the mental health pandemic on the horizon, the need for grassroots level coalitions and messaging to combat rising cases due to the Delta variant, and how long will this last?

The epidemiologist who went viral Dr. Katelyn Jetelina, an epidemiology researcher and professor at UT Health School of Public Health in Dallas writes "Your Local Epidemiologist," a newsletter and Facebook blog that since March 2020, has amassed a quarter million followers and subscribers. Today from her office in Dallas, she talks with Lisa about both the upsides and downsides of that sudden, unexpected audience, and also how we should think about the Delta variant.  Connect with Lisa on Facebook or Twitter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.