Episode 3 - Latest Update on Emerging And Reemerging Urgent Viral Outbreaks, Including COVID-19, MPOX, And Flu. October 2023

Episode 3 - Latest Update on Emerging And Reemerging Urgent Viral Outbreaks, Including COVID-19, MPOX, And Flu. October 2023  In today's episode of Going anti-Viral, we present a recent dialogue from October 19th, 2023, with special guest Katelyn K. Jetelina, MPH, PhD. Dr Jetelina is an epidemiologist, data scientist, and author of the popular newsletter "Your Local Epidemiologist (YLE)". She joined moderator Paul Volberding, MD, and discussants Peter Chin-Hong, MD, and Carlos del Rio, MD, for a lively discussion on the latest hot-button issues in the field of infectious diseases.Key conversations focus on the state of the COVID-19 pandemic, the role of vaccines and the growing issues related to insufficient data when tracking and treating viral infections. The discussion further extends to examine the political backlash that threatens institutional trust, pushing for a stronger approach that involves community-based contributions to conquering infectious diseases.00:08 Introduction and Guest Presentation01:16 Guest Introductions and Backgrounds04:48 Discussion on Current Infectious Disease Trends09:14 The Role of Data in Tracking Disease Trends12:30 The Politics of Public Health Data16:41 The Impact of Politics on Vaccination16:54 Vaccination Discussion: COVID-19, Influenza, and RSV26:20 Influenza Season Discussion28:24 Discussion on Vaccination Coverage and Data Collection30:30 The Importance of Vaccination Timing and Convenience31:33 Understanding RSV in Adults and Its Diagnosis32:28 The Importance of Testing and the Impact of COVID-19 on Testing Practices33:13 The Challenge of Distinguishing Between Different Respiratory Infections34:27 Discussion on Influenza Vaccines and Their Effectiveness36:08 The Importance of Vaccination and Addressing Vaccine Hesitancy43:55 The Future of Vaccines09:10 Addressing the Challenges of Misinformation and Trust in Public Health__________________________________________________Produced by IAS-USA, Going anti–Viral is a podcast for clinicians involved in research and care in HIV, its complications, and other viral infections. This podcast is intended as a technical source of information for specialists in this field, but anyone listening will enjoy learning more about the state of modern medicine around viral infections.Going anti-Viral’s host is Dr Michael Saag, a physician, prominent HIV researcher at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, and volunteer IAS–USA board member. In most episodes, Dr Saag interviews an expert in infectious diseases or emerging pandemics about their area of specialty and current developments in the field. Other episodes are drawn from the IAS–USA vast catalogue of panel discussions, Dialogues, and other audio from various meetings and conferences. Email [email protected] to send feedback, show suggestions, or questions to be answered on a later episode.Follow Going anti-Viral on: Apple Podcasts YouTubeXFacebookInstagram...