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Cocooned HealthEp 25. “I'm Pregnant, Should I Get the COVID vaccine?” The Politics, Science, and Stakes of COVID19 Vaccination in pregnancy in 2025 Expert Guest: Professor Flor MuñozEp 25. “No Longer Recommended?” The Politics, Science, And Stakes Of COVID19 Vaccination In Pregnancy In 2025.
Hosts Dr. Lydia Yarlott & Dr. Eliz Kilich are joined by Professor. Flor M. Muñoz — Associate Professor of Paediatrics, Infectious Diseases, and Molecular Virology & Microbiology, Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children’s Hospital. Her work has focused on the evaluation of vaccine safety and efficacy in special populations including pregnant women, children, and people with compromised immune systems, as well as the epidemiology and treatment of respiratory pathogens including COVID-19 and influenza
In 2025, the U.S. government — under the Tru...
2025-10-2748 minCocooned HealthEp 24. Paracetamol in Pregnancy: Panic or Proof? Expert Guest: Professor Dimitrios SiassakosEp 24. Paracetamol in Pregnancy: Panic or Proof? Expert Guest: Professor Dimitri Siassakos
In this episode of Cocooned Health, Dr Eliz Kilich and Dr Lydia Yarlott are joined by Professor Dimitrios Siassakos, a leading researcher in maternal-fetal medicine at UCL, to unpack the controversy surrounding paracetamol (acetaminophen) use in pregnancy.
A new review published in Environmental Health has reignited debate by examining possible associations between paracetamol use and conditions such as autism and ADHD in children. U.S. President Donald Trump claimed paracetamol “is no good” for pregnant persons, sparking widespread concern online.
Together, we e...
2025-10-0331 minCocooned HealthEp. 23. Full Length: Pregnant and Travelling to Latin America: Mosquito Risks, Repellent Safety, and Vaccines. Expert Guest: Dr. Laila Woc-Colburn
Ep. 23. Pregnancy & Travel in Latin America: Mosquito Risks, Repellent Safety, and Vaccines with Dr. Laila Woc-Colburn
Travel during pregnancy can be both exciting and daunting—especially in Latin America, where mosquito-borne infections and vaccine questions add extra layers of caution. Infectious-diseases specialist Dr. Laila Eugenia Woc-Colburn (Emory University) https://med.emory.edu/directory/profile/?u=LWOCCOL joins Cocooned Health to share the latest science and practical steps for staying safe. From Zika and dengue to repellents, vaccines, and coastal risks, we break down what every pregnant traveller and family should know.
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2025-09-3058 minCocooned HealthEp 23. Pregnancy & Travel in Latin America: Mosquito Risks, Repellents, and Vaccines. Expert Guest: Dr. Laila Woc-Colburn
Ep. 23. Pregnancy & Travel in Latin America: Mosquito Risks, Repellent Safety, and Vaccines with Dr. Laila Woc-Colburn
Travel during pregnancy can be both exciting and daunting—especially in Latin America, where mosquito-borne infections and vaccine questions add extra layers of caution. Infectious-diseases specialist Dr. Laila Eugenia Woc-Colburn (Emory University) https://med.emory.edu/directory/profile/?u=LWOCCOL joins Cocooned Health to share the latest science and practical steps for staying safe. From Zika and dengue to repellents, vaccines, and coastal risks, we break down what every pregnant traveller and family should know.
What we cov...
2025-09-2958 minCocooned HealthEp 22. Do all fevers in kids need bringing down? Science and myths of fever.Episode 22: Do all fevers in kids need bringing down? Science, exceptions and the myths of fever in children.
It’s one of the most common worries for parents — and one of the most misunderstood. We discuss fever myths and more providing clarity and discussion
In this episode of Cocooned Health, Dr Eliz Kilich & Dr Lydia Yarlott tackle the biggest fever myths in children:
❓ Do all fevers need treating?
❓ Will fevers keep rising to dangerous levels if left alone?
❓ Does getting lots of colds mean a weak immune system?
❓ Should you always gi...
2025-08-2649 minCocooned HealthEp 21. "My child has a fever - what do I do?" From newborn to teenager. Expert Guest: Dr Seilesh KadambariEp 21. "My child has a fever - What do I do?" From Newborn to Teenager. Expert Guest: Dr Seilesh Kadambari
Today our episode is a crucial one for all parents - it is a focus on fever in children with a focus on how fever differs based on the AGE of your child - from newborn to teenager.
At Cocooned Health we often focus on the advice around vaccines, food and immune health, how to protect against common and rare, but serious, infections and today we dive into the commonly asked question - my child ha...
2025-08-0144 minCocooned HealthEp 21. "My child has a fever—what should I do?" Expert Guest: Dr Seilesh KadambariIn this episode of Cocooned Health, co-hosts Dr Lydia Yarlott and Dr Eliz Kilich are joined by Dr Seilesh Kadambari, consultant in paediatric infectious diseases and Honorary Associate Professor at UCL’s Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health.
Together, they explore one of the most common concerns for parents: "My child has a fever—what should I do?"
From understanding what a fever actually is and how it differs across age groups, to the science behind fevers, myths, and when to seek medical help, this episode breaks down everything you need to know. The conv...
2025-07-3143 minCocooned HealthEp 20. Re-released Full Length: Group B Streptococcus (GBS) Part 2: What is the evidence for screening all pregnant women with a swab?Part 2: Group B Streptococcus (GBS) What is the evidence for screening all pregnant women with a swab?
One doctor would get the swab on the private system in the UK and another would not
Listen Now.
(June's Episode Re-released: Apologies we had a technical issue with this episode where it was unintentionally shortened in some apps - now resolved)
Dr Lydia Yarlott and Dr Eliz Kilich discuss the two sides of the coin: To get the screening swab for Group B Streptococcus (GBS) or not. The discussion revolves around why d...
2025-07-1829 minCocooned HealthEp 20. Part 2: Group B Streptococcus (GBS) Debrief. What is the evidence for screening all pregnant women?Part 2: Group B Streptococcus (GBS) What is the evidence for screening all pregnant women with a swab?
One doctor would get the swab on the private system and another would not
Listen Now.
Dr Lydia Yarlott and Dr Eliz Kilich discuss the two sides of the coin: To get the screening swab for Group B Streptococcus (GBS) or not. The discussion revolves around why different countries have different policies. GBS is a bacteria carries by around 1 in 4 people and can cause sepsis, pneumonia and meningitis in babies when a mother who carries the b...
2025-06-3005 minCocooned HealthEp 19. The commonest cause of sepsis in newborn babies and how to prevent it: Group B Streptococcus Expert Guest: Professor Le DoareThe Swab That Saved Their Baby - Talking about Group B Streptococcus, global screening programs differences and what options there are for pregnant women
Welcome to Cocooned Health, the podcast where we discuss infections in pregnancy and newborns and beyond. Not only do we discuss the advice given, but talk about the reasons why such guidance exists. We help to answer questions the public have on these topics. Today, we are thrilled to be joined by Professor Kirsty Le Doare, a distinguished clinician-scientist specializing in paediatric infectious diseases. This episode will focus on the important vaginal swab o...
2025-05-2337 minCocooned HealthEp18. What’s the impact of a western diet in pregnancy on child development? Expert Guests: Professor Morten Arendt Rasmussen and Dr David Horner Whats the impact of a western diet in pregnancy on child development? Expert Guests: Professor Morten Arendt Rasmussen and Dr David Horner
It is unclear what the impact of a western diet is like on the unborn child. Now, a large observational clinical study from the University of Copenhagen and the Copenhagen Prospective Studies on Asthma in Childhood at the Danish Paediatric Asthma Centre, Herlow and Gentofte Hospital, find a relationship between maternal diet during pregnancy and the presence of ADHD and autism in children. The more of a Western diet a woman has in pregnancy...
2025-04-2542 minCocooned HealthEp 17. How important Is RSV? - How we are protecting unborn babies against a disease that affects 90% of children under the age of 2 years.Ep 17. RSV. Talking About Health Optimisation Part 2 - How to protect against a disease that affects 90% of children under the age of 2 years.
Around 90% of children are infected with Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) by 2 years old. This episode discusses health consciousness and the desire to protect oneself. Discussions revolve around prevention medicine and how that coincides with other healthy lifestyle choices like organic food, exercise and mindfulness. We discuss how to balance the rare side effects with health optimisation. In this episode Dr Lydia Yarlott and Dr Eliz Kilich talk about how to balance the benefits and ri...
2025-03-3129 minCocooned HealthEp 16. Pregnant in 2025: Should I Get the RSV Vaccine? Expert Guest: Professor Paul Heath.Episode 16: Pregnancy RSV Vaccine Update. Expert Guest: Professor Paul Heath.
Join us for an update on the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine given during pregnancy. Hear what the latest evidence is. This vaccine protects babies against a common cause of bronchiolitis which can be severe in newborns. The UK has made a decision to prevent against RSV with Abrysvo™, the maternal vaccine, manufactured by Pfizer. Previously the UK had been considering the use of Nirsevimab instead. This is an RSV monoclonal antibody for newborns (Beyfortus™, manufactured by Sanofi Pasteur). Both the vaccine and the antibody were recommended as sa...
2025-02-2827 minCocooned HealthEp15. Listeria. Can I Eat Cheese Whilst Pregnant?: when your pregnancy cravings lead you astray and what to do about it.Episode 15: Debrief: Cravings and Places: when your pregnancy craving lead you astray
Dr Eliz Kilich and Dr Lydia Yarlott. In this follow-up to our insightful discussion with Dr. Matthew Gilmour in "Ep 14: Brie-ing Safe in Pregnancy – Christmas Special!", we delve deeper into the nuances of food safety during pregnancy.We summarise the main points in a shorter recap and highlight some of the areas that need further explanation. For instance here we talk about Listeria's rarity, the outbreaks, the food industry's role in protecting pregnant women, and practicalities. This episode offers practical advice on identifying actual risks, und...
2025-01-3026 minCocooned HealthEp 14. Brie-ing Safe In Pregnancy -LISTERIA - Food Safety While Pregnant. Expert Guest: Dr Matthew GilmourEp 14. Brie-ing Safe In Pregnancy. Christmas Special Episode - Food Safety While Pregnant. Expert Guest: Dr Matthew Gilmour
Wanted a bit more dialogue on trying to understand the food list of what to and what not to eat during pregnancy? In this episode of Cocooned Health, hosts Dr Eliz Kilich and Dr Lydia Yarlott unravel the complexity of avoiding infections in pregnancy with a special focus on food safety. This one is particularly important for little bubba. They take a deep dive into one of the most talked-about topics among expectant parents—cheese! But more surprisingly, beyond ch...
2024-12-2946 minCocooned HealthEp 13. Baby's Gut Health Part 2: Microbiome Baby & MeEp 13. The DEBRIEF: Microbiome Baby & Me: This is a debrief episode discussing some of the topics brought up in episode 12 with Expert guest Dr Lindsay Hall. This includes probiotics in pregnancy and for newborns. The impact of breastfeeding. And the impact of C Section versus vaginal delivery on the microbiome of baby. Dr Eliz Kilich and Dr Lydia Yarlott give extra thoughts on the subject and what the evidence might mean for mums & bubs.
2024-11-2608 minCocooned HealthEp12. Is it worth taking probiotics during pregnancy & are probiotics good for baby? Gut health against infection. Expert Guest: Professor Linsday HallEp12. Is it worth taking probiotics during pregnancy & are probiotics good for baby? Gut health against infection. Expert Guest: Professor Linsday Hall
Today we will be talking about the gut health of mum and baby and what the implications are for later life. This is quite a new area of research and so we are deeply privileged to have our special guest today expert Professor Lindsay Hall who is Chair of Microbiome Research at the University of Birmingham, who has really been one of the leaders in helping to get answers on this topic. Her work explored h...
2024-10-2948 minCocooned HealthEp 11. Chickenpox Vaccine now on Time -Juggling Vaccine Timings & Life - Expert Guest: Professor Adam FinnEp11. Chickenpox Vaccine - Juggling Vaccine Timings and Life - Expert Guest: Professor Adam Finn
Chickenpox vaccines for babies: Can you get them on the NHS or state provided services? Or only via private healthcare? Why if so? Dr Lydia Yarlott and cohost Dr Eliz Kilich is joined by special guest Professor Adam Finn, who is a Professor of Paediatrics at the Universtiy of Bristol in the UK. We talk about Chickenpox vaccines for babies, their timings, different schedules across the world and why it is important.
Professors Finn's research interests include immunity to bacterial re...
2024-09-2445 minCocooned HealthEp.10. We've known for a long time that it is safe in pregnancy. Flu vaccine safety in mums & infants explored. Expert Guest: Professor Paul HeathEpisode 10: Ever wondered how we know the Flu vaccine is safe specifically in pregnancy? Expert Guest: Professor Paul Heath
This episodes focuses on the safety of the Influenza vaccine in pregnancy and infants. Exploring the evidence for safety and the history behind vaccination safety. We hope to give mums-to-be clear advice and understanding on this topic.
Paul Heath is a Professor and Honorary Consultant in Paediatric Infectious Diseases at St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and St George’s, University of London, where he is the Director of the Vaccine Institute. His training in pae...
2024-08-2719 minCocooned HealthEp9. Vax & Relax: Flu Protection for Mums-to-be & babies. Expert Guest: Professor Paul HeathEp9. Vax & Relax: Flu Protection for Mums-to-be & babies. Expert Guest: Professor Paul Heath
Paul Heath is a Professor and Honorary Consultant in Paediatric Infectious Diseases at St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and St George’s, University of London, where he is the Director of the Vaccine Institute. His training in paediatrics and infectious diseases was at the Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne, Australia; the John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford; and St George’s Hospital, London. His research interests are in the epidemiology of vaccine preventable diseases, in clinical vaccine trials, particularly in at-risk groups and in perina...
2024-07-2924 minCocooned HealthEp8. Should you get your child their second dose of MMR at 18 months? Measles outbreaks and the MMR vaccine. Expert Guest: Professor Sir Andrew PollardEp8. Should you get your child their second dose of MMR at 18 months? Measles outbreaks and the MMR vaccine. Expert Guest: Professor Sir Andrew Pollard
In this episode we are joined by Professor Sir Andrew Pollard. Sir Andrew is Director of the Oxford Vaccine Group in the Department of Paediatrics at the University of Oxford and a consultant paediatrician at Oxford Children’s Hospital and Fellow of St Cross College. He received a knighthood in the Queen’s Birthday Honours in 2021 for services to Public Health, especially in the pandemic, and received the Order of Medical Merit (Gran...
2024-05-2840 minCocooned HealthEp7. The Surprise Truths & Myths About Fertility, Menstruation, the Placenta and COVID-19. Expert Guest: Dr Viki MaleEpisode 7. The Surprise Truths & Myths About Fertility, Menstruation, the Placenta and COVID-19. Expert Guest: Dr Viki Male
In this episode we discuss how the myths around fertility and the vaccine came about. We discuss how COVID19 infection impacts fertility and whether it is long lasting. We give our listeners understanding about the placenta and therefore how immunity is given to a baby in utero. We also explore how the baby's placenta is actually instrumental in protecting it against infections.
Whilst no information is perfect, it changes, we have done our best to bring together information t...
2024-04-2937 minCocooned HealthEp 6. RSV Ready: New Mumma Vaccine and Antibody Breakthroughs. Expert Guest: Professor Paul HeathEpisode 6. RSV Ready: New Mumma Vaccine and Antibody Breakthroughs. Expert Guest: Professor Paul Heath
Paul Heath is a Professor and Honorary Consultant in Paediatric Infectious Diseases at St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and St George’s, University of London, where he is the Director of the Vaccine Institute.
His research interests include the epidemiology of vaccine preventable diseases, and clinical vaccine trials, particularly in at-risk groups and in perinatal infections. He coordinates the UK Paediatric Vaccine Group (UKPVG), is a member of the JCVI, is the NIHR Speciality Lead for Children’s research for...
2024-04-1532 minCocooned HealthEp5. Sharing food with toddlers during pregnancy? What’s the risk when pregnant? The CMV Episode. Expert Guest: Professor Hermione LyallEpisode 5. Sharing food with toddlers during pregna
Whilst no information is perfect, it changes, we have done our best to bring together information to the best of our knowledge. Information is always subject to change. The views here are our own and do not represent that of any institution or affiliated body although we do discuss public health guidance in general. It is always important to discuss anything we talk about with your own healthcare provider. This is not direct personal medical advice as you are not our patients however, we want to give the pu...
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Cocooned HealthEp4. A vaccine given to mum but for bub - Whooping Cough: The Pertussis Prevention Prescription. Expert Guest: Professor Adam FinnEpisode 4: A vaccine given to mum but for bub - Whooping Cough: The Pertussis Prevention Prescription. Expert Guest: Professor Adam Finn
Dr Lydia Yarlott & co-host Dr Eliz Kilich, is joined by our special guest Professor Adam Finn,
who is a Professor of Paediatrics at the University of Bristol, in the UK.
His research interests include immunity to bacterial respiratory illnesses. He is also a senior clinician in the paediatric immunology and infectious diseases service at Bristol Royal Hospital for Children and the South West region and heads the Bristol Vaccine Centre.
In...
2024-03-0743 minCocooned HealthEp3. Expectation Check: COVID Vaccine Safety in Pregnancy. Expert Guest: Dr Manish SadaranganiEpisode 3:Expectation Check: COVID Vaccine Safety in Pregnancy. Expert Guest: Dr Manish Sadarangani
Have you wanted more details about the safety of the COVID-19 vaccines?
https://canvas-network.ca/covid-study/ McClymont E, Albert AY, Alton GD, et al. Association of SARS-CoV-2 Infection During Pregnancy With Maternal and Perinatal Outcomes. JAMA. 2022;327(20):1983–1991. doi:10.1001/jama.2022.5906
Velez MP, Fell DB, Shellenberger JP, Kwong JC, Ray JG. Miscarriage after SARS-CoV-2 vaccination: A population-based cohort study. BJOG. 2023 Nov 16. doi: 10.1111/1471-0528.17721. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 37973606.
Jorgensen SCJ, Drover SSM, Fell DB, Austin PC, D'Souza R, Guttmann A, Buchan SA...
2024-02-1921 minCocooned HealthEp2. Vaccinating Expectations: Pregnancy and the benefits of the COVID Shot. Expert Guest: Dr Manish Sadarangani
Episode 2: Vaccinating Expectation: COVID19 Shot:
Have you wondered why the COVID-19 vaccine is still recommended in pregnancy although the pandemic no longer ongoing ? A delve into the benefits of the COVID-19 vaccine and boosters in pregnancy. Expert Guest: Dr Manish Sadarangani
References: Part 1 and Part 2
https://canvas-network.ca/covid-study/ McClymont E, Albert AY, Alton GD, et al. Association of SARS-CoV-2 Infection During Pregnancy With Maternal and Perinatal Outcomes. JAMA. 2022;327(20):1983–1991. doi:10.1001/jama.2022.5906
Velez MP, Fell DB, Shellenberger JP, Kwong JC, Ray JG. Miscarriage after SARS-CoV-2 vaccination: A population-based cohort study. BJOG. 2023 Nov...
2024-02-1916 minCocooned HealthEp1. Welcome to CocoonedHealth - Who we areWelcome to Cocooned, part of CocoonedHealth podcasts. This is your podcast on infections and immune protection for the whole family. Whilst starting as a podcast focusing on the pregnancy and newborn period we have expanded to the whole family. We are: Dr Eliz Kilich 👩⚕️ Infectious Diseases ST4, UK & Dr Lydia Yarlott 👩⚕️ST4, UK 🎤 NB: This is not direct personal medical advice but we hope to elaborate on the most up to date science backing and understanding recommendations in detail.
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