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Science FridayLithium May Have A Role In Causing—And Treating—Alzheimer’sThe mechanisms behind Alzheimer’s disease have eluded scientists for decades. But a new breakthrough points to lithium as a possible explanation—not only does it occur naturally in the brain, but a deficiency causes dementia in mice. This research is one of thousands of projects that have lost funding due to President Trump’s cuts to the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Host Ira Flatow speaks with Alzheimer’s researcher Bruce Yankner about this new finding, and then to epidemiologist Katelyn Jetelina and immunologist Elisabeth Marnik about the country’s “quiet engine of science,” the NIH.
Guests: 2025-08-0827 min
Science FridayLithium May Have A Role In Causing—And Treating—Alzheimer’sThe mechanisms behind Alzheimer’s disease have eluded scientists for decades. But a new breakthrough points to lithium as a possible explanation—not only does it occur naturally in the brain, but a deficiency causes dementia in mice. This research is one of thousands of projects that have lost funding due to President Trump’s cuts to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Host Ira Flatow speaks with Alzheimer’s researcher Bruce Yankner about this new finding, and then to epidemiologist Katelyn Jetelina and immunologist Elisabeth Marnik about the country’s “quiet engine of science,” the NIH.Guests: 2025-08-0826 min
Health & VeritasKatelyn Jetelina: A Visit from Your Local EpidemiologistHowie and Harlan are joined by public health communicator Katelyn Jetelina for updates on COVID-19 and other issues, and to discuss how her emails to students and colleagues in the early days of the pandemic turned into a platform with global reach. Harlan looks at how AI is being used on both sides of the battle between providers and insurers over claims; Howie reports on a setback with a promising gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Links: Insurance Claims, AI, and Wearables “Elevance Health Reports Second Quarter 2025 Results” “Elevance lowers profit outloo...2025-07-2438 min
Infectious IDeasTrust, Truth, and Translating Science with Katelyn K. Jetelina, PhD, MPHSend us a textIn this episode, Katelyn K. Jetelina, PhD, MPH, epidemiologist, data scientist, and founder of Your Local Epidemiologist, joins Marla Dalton, CAE, and William Schaffner, MD, to share her journey from statistical curiosity to science communication powerhouse. The conversation explores the importance of listening over lecturing, engaging with vaccine skeptics, and why empathy—not just evidence—is key to restoring public trust. From bungee jumping in South Africa to navigating burnout and motherhood, she reflects on modernizing public health and where she hopes to make the biggest impact.Show Notes2025-07-0218 min
Pod Save AmericaAre RFK Jr. & MAHA Coming for Your Vaccine?Health Secretary RFK Jr. has gutted the CDC's vaccine advisory committee, replacing its members with a mix of anti-vaxxers, COVID contrarians, and medical non-professionals. What do these sweeping changes to our vaccine infrastructure—and the rise of the ironically named MAHA movement, short for Make America Healthy Again—mean for the health and well-being of everyday Americans? Dan sits down with epidemiologist and data scientist Katelyn Jetelina to unpack the implications of Kennedy's policies on flu season, COVID, and a broad range of preventable diseases. Katelyn also explains how the politicization of seed oils, food dyes, and fluoride distracts from...2025-06-291h 02
Pod Save AmericaAre RFK Jr. & MAHA Coming for Your Vaccine?Health Secretary RFK Jr. has gutted the CDC's vaccine advisory committee, replacing its members with a mix of anti-vaxxers, COVID contrarians, and medical non-professionals. What do these sweeping changes to our vaccine infrastructure—and the rise of the ironically named MAHA movement, short for Make America Healthy Again—mean for the health and well-being of everyday Americans? Dan sits down with epidemiologist and data scientist Katelyn Jetelina to unpack the implications of Kennedy's policies on flu season, COVID, and a broad range of preventable diseases. Katelyn also explains how the politicization of seed oils, food dyes, and fluoride distracts from the...2025-06-291h 05
Pod Save AmericaAre RFK Jr. & MAHA Coming for Your Vaccine?Health Secretary RFK Jr. has gutted the CDC's vaccine advisory committee, replacing its members with a mix of anti-vaxxers, COVID contrarians, and medical non-professionals. What do these sweeping changes to our vaccine infrastructure—and the rise of the ironically named MAHA movement, short for Make America Healthy Again—mean for the health and well-being of everyday Americans? Dan sits down with epidemiologist and data scientist Katelyn Jetelina to unpack the implications of Kennedy's policies on flu season, COVID, and a broad range of preventable diseases. Katelyn also explains how the politicization of seed oils, food dyes, and fluoride distracts from the...2025-06-291h 05
podcast de Wilson mariano Mário FijamosAre RFK Jr. & MAHA Coming for Your Vaccine?Health Secretary RFK Jr. has gutted the CDC's vaccine advisory committee, replacing its members with a mix of anti-vaxxers, COVID contrarians, and medical non-professionals. What do these sweeping changes to our vaccine infrastructure—and the rise of the ironically named MAHA movement, short for Make America Healthy Again—mean for the health and well-being of everyday Americans? Dan sits down with epidemiologist and data scientist Katelyn Jetelina to unpack the implications of Kennedy's policies on flu season, COVID, and a broad range of preventable diseases. Katelyn also explains how the politicization of seed oils, food dyes, and fluoride distracts from the...2025-06-291h 03
Help! Make it Make Sense with Dr. Toni and Dr. AimeeThe Power of Showing Up with Your Local Epidemiologist Dr. Katelyn JetelinaSend us a textGreat conversation with the one and only Dr. Katelyn Jetelina, AKA Your Local Epidemiologist, about the power of showing up, the experience with members of the Make America Healthy Again movement on the Why Should I Trust You podcast, the work of distinguishing public health from the industrial complexes of food and pharma and insurance and also acknowledging that the status quo of public health needs to change and taking that first step no matter how small because it matters. Such a rich conversation and we were so honored to have her!2025-06-1941 min
Take as DirectedDr. Katelyn Jetelina, Your Local Epidemiologist: Death threats and thick skin are “part of this gig.”Dr. Katelyn Jetelina joins us at the fifth anniversary of the newsletter she has spearheaded,Your Local Epidemiologist (YLE). “An incredibly wild ride,” YLE reaches 370,000 subscribers, while social media accounts reach 700,000. To cross the political divide, we need to listen more, be more selective in the choice of words. The YLE operation now includes a team of 15 managing the newsletter, podcasts, speaking engagements, and social media—and trusted messengers. She’s joined Dean Megan Ranney at the Yale School of Public Health focused on social listening and upgrading communications. Two months plus into the Trump second term, have we rebounde...2025-03-2729 minThe CommonHealthDr. Katelyn Jetelina, Your Local Epidemiologist: Death threats and thick skin are “part of this gig.”Dr. Katelyn Jetelina joins us at the fifth anniversary of the newsletter she has spearheaded,Your Local Epidemiologist (YLE). “An incredibly wild ride,” YLE reaches 370,000 subscribers, while social media accounts reach 700,000. To cross the political divide, we need to listen more, be more selective in the choice of words. The YLE operation now includes a team of 15 managing the newsletter, podcasts, speaking engagements, and social media—and trusted messengers. She’s joined Dean Megan Ranney at the Yale School of Public Health focused on social listening and upgrading communications. Two months plus into the Trump second term, have we rebounde...2025-03-2729 min
Bulwark TakesTrump and RFK Have Put Americans LIVES IN DANGER | WTF 2.0JVL talks with Your Local Epidemiologist with Katelyn Jetelina about the measles outbreak, public health and misinformation.
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The BulwarkWTF 2.0: Your Local Epidemiologist with Katelyn JetelinaJVL talks with Your Local Epidemiologist with Katelyn Jetelina about the measles outbreak, public health and misinformation. WTF 2.0 is a pop-up show on Substack during the first 100 days of second Trump administration. Watch previous episodes, here.As always: Watch, listen, and leave a comment. Bulwark+ Takes is home to short videos, livestreams and event archives exclusively for Bulwark+ members.Don’t care for video? Use the controls on the left-hand side of the player to toggle to audio.Add Bulwark+ Takes feed to your player of choice, here. Th...2025-03-1820 minBulwark+ TakesWTF 2.0: Your Local Epidemiologist with Katelyn JetelinaJVL talks with Your Local Epidemiologist with Katelyn Jetelina about the measles outbreak, public health and misinformation. WTF 2.0 is a pop-up show on Substack during the first 100 days of second Trump administration. Watch previous episodes, here.As always: Watch, listen, and leave a comment. Bulwark+ Takes is home to short videos, livestreams and event archives exclusively for Bulwark+ members.Don’t care for video? Use the controls on the left-hand side of the player to toggle to audio.Add Bulwark+ Takes feed to your player of choice, here. Th...2025-03-1820 min
Ground TruthsKatelyn Jetelina: Public health in the USThank you Katelyn Jetelina, Andy Meyers, Tracy Paeschke, MD, FACC, Bruce Lanphear, Tay MacIntyre, and many others for tuning into my live video with Katelyn Jetelina! Join me for my next live video in the app. Get full access to Ground Truths at erictopol.substack.com/subscribe2025-03-1426 min
Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics PodcastWhy Deleting Public Health Data Is Bad For Public HealthFederal 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.
2025-02-0621 min
Petrie DishPetrie Dish: Should the US leave the WHO? 'Your Local Epidemiologist' weighs inPresident Donald Trump has signed an executive order that would withdraw the United States from the World Health Organization. Epidemiologist Katelyn Jetelina and TPR's Bonnie Petrie talk about whether Trump's concerns are valid and what the U.S. could lose if it leaves.2025-02-0322 min
Why Should I Trust You?RFK Jr. Testifies, MAHA Flexes, and Public Health PanicsWith Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testifying to become Trump’s Health and Human Services Secretary, optimism and joy are coursing through the ascendant Make America Healthy Again movement, while fear and confusion are taking hold in American public health circles. To critics, he is an outspoken vaccine skeptic and spreader of conspiracy theories. To supporters, he is a singular figure, a warrior able to take on a broken system that is responsible for America's chronic health epidemic. As the nomination was rolling forward, the Trump administration sent shockwaves through the public health community, freezing day-to-day operations and funding and ov...2025-01-301h 04
Özel masallah podcastWhy health experts are concerned about RFK Jr.'s HHS nominationPresident-elect Trump's decision to nominate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the Secretary of Health and Human Services is sparking concern. There are worries too about his history of false statements and beliefs in debunked conspiracy theories. At the same time, he's pushing hard on some major problems that experts say are real. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Dr. Katelyn Jetelina. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders2024-11-1607 min
America DissectedPublic Health under RFK Jr. and Trump (and we welcome a new co-host!)Abdul introduces America Dissected’s new co-host: Dr. Katelyn Jetelina. He and Katelyn break down “Make America Healthy Again,” Project 2025, and what it will take to protect the institutions of public health and healthcare over the next 4 years.This show would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors. America Dissected invites you to check them out. This episode was brought to you by:Marguerite Casey Foundation: Join the MCF Book Club at CaseyGrants.org/BookClub.Lumen: If you want to stay on tra...2024-11-1251 min
Motherhood Meets MedicineLISTENER FAVORITE: Gun Violence Statistics and How Changes Can be Made with Violence Epidemiologist, Dr. Katelyn JetelinaOver 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...2024-11-0651 min
The NewsWorthySpecial Edition: Sick Season is Coming - Insights from an EpidemiologistThe 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 whe...2024-09-2818 min
The GistEndemic Is Less Polemic Than An EpidemicCovid-19 is still around, but it's far less deadly. And, yet ... still deadly. Katelyn Jetelina, author of the Your Local Epidemiologist Substack, is here to talk about lessons learned, how vigilant we should all be, and if she ever wears a mask anymore. Plus, Hunter Biden pleads to felony tax evasion charges, debate anticipation has put every thing else in suspended animation, and we take listener feedback, play jingles, and award a Lobstar of this Antwentig.Produced by Joel Patterson and Corey WaraEmail us at thegist@mikepesca.comTo adver...2024-09-0646 min
Healthy Chicago PodcastYour Local Epidemiologist, Dr. Katelyn JetelinaCDPH Commissioner Olusimbo Ige is joined by a special guest, Dr. Katelyn Jetelina, known for her public health science newsletter subscription, Your Local Epidemiologist. Dr. Jetelina discusses her experience as a public health communicator and what the future holds for tracking and broadcasting information on health-related topics.
In a time when cutting through misinformation and disinterest is more difficult than ever, epidemiologist and data scientist Dr. Jetelina has found ways to directly connect with eager readers. Her Substack newsletter subscription – started in March 2020 to disseminate health information during the COVID-19 pandemic – currently has over 250,000 subs...2024-08-0120 min
Food Sleuth RadioKatelyn Jetelina, MPH, PhD., epidemiologist and author of “Your Local Epidemiologist (YLE)” newsletter.Did you know that climate change is fueling the spread of bird flu? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn, for her interview with Katelyn Jetelina, MPH, PhD., epidemiologist, data scientist and science communicator who serves as a scientific consultant to the White House and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Jetelina publishes the popular “Your Local Epidemiologist (YLE)” newsletter, and will discuss bird flu, raw milk risks and myths, the challenges of science communication, promoting public health and preventing pandemics.Related website: https://yourlocalepidemiologist.substack.com/ 2024-07-2628 min
Night OwlsEpisode 24 (with epidemiologist Katelyn Jetelina)Q. What do you do when you need a public health weather report? A. You talk to Katelyn Jetelina. That's what we did and this podcast is the result. 2024-05-2946 min
The Intelligent CommunityHealth, Politics & Fake News in a Post-COVID World: A discussion with 2024 TIME Magazine Health 100 Recipient Dr. Katelyn JetelinaNow 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 gene...2024-05-2943 min
Let's Talk IDAvian Flu UpdateMati Hlatshwayo Davis discusses the latest information on avian influenza with Demetre Daskalakis, MD, MPH, director of CDC's National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, Andrew Bowman, DVM, PhD, a veterinarian, epidemiologist and influenza expert at Ohio State University, and Katelyn Jetelina, MPH, PhD, an epidemiologist and data scientist. *This episode was recorded on May 21, 2024.The IDSA Leadership Institute empowers infectious diseases and HIV practitioners to be future leaders. Crafted specifically by and for specialists in infectious diseases and HIV, the Leadership Institute offers two tailored leadership development pathways.Learn More2024-05-2530 min
PBS News Hour - Novel CoronavirusWhat to know about new COVID variants and the spread of bird flu and measlesHospitalizations for COVID are at an all-time low four years after the start of the pandemic, but new variants are in circulation. Meanwhile, bird flu has been found in 36 dairy herds across nine states, though there has been only one confirmed human case so far in 2024. To find out how concerned we should be about all of this, John Yang speaks with epidemiologist Katelyn Jetelina. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders2024-05-1206 min
Slate HealthWhat Next TBD: Bird Flu—It’s in Milk?Bird flu isn’t new, you may even remember past outbreaks. But showing up in milk? Is America ready if it leaps to spreading among humans?Guest: Katelyn Jetelina, epidemiologist, senior advisor to the CDC Want more What Next TBD? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to get acce...2024-05-0325 min
Slate TechnologyWhat Next TBD: Bird Flu—It’s in Milk?Bird flu isn’t new, you may even remember past outbreaks. But showing up in milk? Is America ready if it leaps to spreading among humans?Guest: Katelyn Jetelina, epidemiologist, senior advisor to the CDC Want more What Next TBD? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to get acce...2024-05-0325 min
Slate BusinessWhat Next TBD: Bird Flu—It’s in Milk?Bird flu isn’t new, you may even remember past outbreaks. But showing up in milk? Is America ready if it leaps to spreading among humans?Guest: Katelyn Jetelina, epidemiologist, senior advisor to the CDC Want more What Next TBD? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to get acce...2024-05-0325 min
Slate NewsWhat Next TBD: Bird Flu—It’s in Milk?Bird flu isn’t new, you may even remember past outbreaks. But showing up in milk? Is America ready if it leaps to spreading among humans?Guest: Katelyn Jetelina, epidemiologist, senior advisor to the CDC Want more What Next TBD? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to get acce...2024-05-0325 min
What Next | Daily News and AnalysisTBD | Bird Flu—It’s in Milk?Bird flu isn’t new, you may even remember past outbreaks. But showing up in milk? Is America ready if it leaps to spreading among humans?Guest: Katelyn Jetelina, epidemiologist, senior advisor to the CDC Want more What Next TBD? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to get acce...2024-05-0325 min
What Next: TBD | Tech, power, and the futureBird Flu—It’s in Milk?Bird flu isn’t new, you may even remember past outbreaks. But showing up in milk? Is America ready if it leaps to spreading among humans?Guest: Katelyn Jetelina, epidemiologist, senior advisor to the CDC Want more What Next TBD? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to get acce...2024-05-0325 minThe NewsWorthySpecial Edition: Measles Uptick, Next Pandemic? & Vaccine ConfusionToday we’re talking about what’s happening with one of the most contagious viruses on Earth. And later: a different virus that’s near the top of the list for what could cause the next pandemic. I’m joined by “Your Local Epidemiologist” Dr. Katelyn Jetelina. She is a senior scientific advisor to several gov’t and non-profit agencies including the CDC, and she’s received multiple awards for her work including a Medal of Honor from the Department of Health and Human Services. Learn more about our guests: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Sign-up fo...2024-04-1321 minHelp! Make it Make Sense with Dr. Toni and Dr. AimeeDNA integration and vaccines: WHY IT CANNOT HAPPEN!!!!Send us a textPrompted by an advisory from a person in power in the south, Dr. Aimee and Dr. Toni chat about how that is literally not possible while we catch up since we hadn't talked in awhile.We review some pearls on how to decipher scary information and again review your risk tolerance which is personal for everyone.To review risk tolerance check out our podcast episode on the topic herehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/help-make-it-make-sense-with-dr-toni-and-dr-aimee/id1617545906?i=1000628181144Or the YouTubehttps://www.youtube.c...2024-02-2149 min
Going anti-ViralEpisode 7 - A Conversation With Dr Katelyn K. Jetelina About Her Journey in The Field of Epidemiology, The Initial Handling of The COVID-19 Pandemic, The Spreading of Misinformation, And The Urgent Need to Rebuild Public Trust in Health InfrastructureEpisode 7 - A Conversation With Dr Katelyn K. Jetelina About Her Journey in The Field of Epidemiology, The Initial Handling of The COVID-19 Pandemic, The Spreading of Misinformation, And The Urgent Need to Rebuild Public Trust in Health Infrastructure Recorded January 8, 2024.In this episode of Going anti-Viral, Dr Michael Saag speaks to epidemiologist Dr Katelyn K. Jetelina, co-founder of The Health Trust Initiative, and Senior Scientific Advisor to several government and non-profit agencies, including the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and Resolve to Save Lives. The conversation, dated January 8, 2024, revolves around...2024-01-1627 minPBS News Hour - Novel CoronavirusYour questions answered about staying safe from COVID, RSV and flu this winterAs we head into the winter holidays, John Yang speaks with epidemiologist Katelyn Jetelina about the current state of affairs with COVID, RSV and flu infections, lagging vaccination rates and how to stay healthy this season. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders2023-12-1006 min
America DissectedIt’s Cold & Flu Season. Here’s How to Protect Yourself.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.
2023-12-0550 min
In the Bubble with Andy SlavittIn the Bubble Says Goodbye, Part 1Andy calls four of his most trusted COVID experts to discuss their favorite memories from the past three years of the show. Dr. Eric Topol, Dr. Ashish Jha, Dr. Katelyn Jetelina and Dr. Bob Wachter candidly reflect on the pandemic. They remember the highs and lows, and spotlight the importance of banding together to fight the virus. They also share the resources you should follow for the latest COVID news after the podcast is over. Plus Andy considers five important lessons he learned from other past guests. Keep up with Andy on Post and Twitter @ASlavitt. 2023-11-081h 02
KPFA - Corona CallsCorona Calls for 11.06.2023
Discussed in this episode: what Dr. Swartzberg reads to stay current
The CDC Covid Data Tracker
Dr. Katelyn Jetelina’s newsletter, Your Local Epidemiologist
Dr. Eric Topol’s newsletter, Ground Truths
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2023-11-0638 min
Cheap TalkThe Most Successful Scholar in Our Immediate FamilyVicarious trauma from the Israel-Hamas conflict; traffic maps and other consumer data with international security implications; reasons to delay an invasion of Gaza; the risk of a wider war in the Middle East; linking military action and political goals; the challenges of fighting in an urban environment; and Marcus would like you to follow him on StravaPlease subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your podcast player of choiceContribute to a future episode by sending us an email or leaving a voicemailFurther Reading:Katelyn Jetelina and...2023-10-2657 min
Mission Forward with Carrie FoxSay it Simply: The Power of Plain Language in Advancing Health with Dr. Katelyn JetelinaDr. 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...2023-09-2826 min
The NewsWorthySpecial Edition: New Vaccines & Fall ‘Tripledemic’What can you expect this fall from COVID-19, the flu and RSV? We’re speaking with “Your Local Epidemiologist” Dr. Katelyn Jetelina about her predictions, what to know about new vaccines, and more. Learn more about our guests: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Sign-up for our bonus weekly email: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/email Become an INSIDER for ad-free episodes: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider This episode was sponsored by: Rocket Card: https://www.RocketCard.com/newsworthy Nutrafol: https://www.Nutrafol.com (Listen for the discount code) T...2023-09-1617 minIn the Bubble with Andy SlavittWhat You Need to Know About COVID Vaccines and Variants (with Katelyn Jetelina)Is the new BA 2.86 variant the latest in a wave of deadly outbreaks, or just a "scariant" that is all hype? Will the new COVID booster shots work against this latest variant, and when is the best time to get an updated vaccine to be protected this winter? These are just some of the key questions that Andy asks epidemiologist and In the Bubble fan fave Dr. Katelyn Jetelina on this week’s episode. This episode is everything you’ve wanted to know about COVID for this fall, all in one show. Keep up with Andy on Post...2023-09-1343 min
The Colin McEnroe ShowWhat is public health?When we think of public health, we tend to think of things along the lines of the response to the COVID-19 pandemic, vaccines, or even seatbelts and tobacco. But public health expands well beyond that, to realms like housing, climate change, access to the outdoors, and gun violence. This hour, we look broadly at the world of public health. And we ask what’s next for the field. GUESTS: Katelyn Jetelina: Epidemiologist and author of the “Your Local Epidemiologist” newsletter Megan Ranney: Emergency physician and Dean of the Yale School of Public Health Join the conversat...2023-08-3049 min
The Ezra Klein ShowIt’s Time to Talk About ‘Pandemic Revisionism’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 revisi...2023-08-291h 03
When Science SpeaksScience Communication in a Politicized World: Challenges and Strategies with Your Local Epidemiologist Katelyn Jetelina, Ph.D. This episode of When Science Speaks features Dr. Katelyn Jetelina, Ph.D., an epidemiologist data scientist and senior scientific consultant at a nonpartisan health policy think tank. Dr. Jetelina 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...2023-07-1423 minThe Intelligent CommunityInformation and Politics in the Era of COVIDDr. 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...2023-07-1223 minThe Intelligent CommunityPublic Health - How Can We Learn What is True in Time to Act?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 t...2023-06-2823 min
5th World Sepsis Congress: Sepsis Research and Innovations92: 4th WSC – Harnessing the Media to Advance the Global Fight Against SepsisSession ‘Harnessing the Media to Advance the Global Fight Against Sepsis’ from the 4th WSC. Featuring Katelyn Jetelina, Joachim Mueller-Jung, Naoyuki Matsuda, Immaculate Forgwe, Pedmia Shatu Tita, and Lord Michael Grade as your moderator.2023-06-201h 14The NewsWorthySpecial Edition: Beyond the Emergency - Covid & Long CovidThe official COVID-19 public health emergency is over. “Your Local Epidemiologist” Dr. Katelyn Jetelina explains the state of the virus today and what it means for you. Plus, we talk about long COVID and whether the U.S. is prepared for the next pandemic. Learn more about our guests: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Sign-up for our bonus weekly email: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/email Become an INSIDER for ad-free episodes: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider This episode was sponsored by: HelloFresh: https://www.HelloFresh.com/Newsworthy16 Athlet...2023-05-2015 minPBS News Hour - Novel CoronavirusWhat to know about the COVID pandemic as public health emergencies endThis week, the World Health Organization ended the global public health emergency it declared three years ago as COVID-19 spread around the world. Meanwhile, the U.S. public health emergency is set to end on Thursday, May 11. Katelyn Jetelina, an epidemiologist at the University of Texas, joins John Yang to discuss where the pandemic stands now and what we should be doing about it. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders2023-05-0706 minThe GistVaccines, Masks, And The Lessons Of CovidFollowing yesterday’s conversation with David Zweig about the known and unknown risks associated with how we dealt with the Covid-19 pandemic as a society, today Mike drills down on masks and vaccines with two public health communicators. First up, science writer Michael Schulson, author of the recent article “Do Masks Work? It’s A Question of Physics, Biology, and Behavior” in the digital magazine Undark, then Mike talks with epidemiologist and author of the Your Local Epidemiology Substack, Katelyn Jetelina.Produced by Joel Patterson and Corey WaraEmail us at thegist@mikepesc...2023-03-2139 minIn the Bubble with Andy SlavittWhy All the Squawking Over Bird Flu?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/l...2023-02-1337 min
Public Health Review Morning EditionHealthy Aging Strategies, Helping Make Sense of Public HealthClaire Pendergrast, ASTHO Senior Analyst for Health Improvement and Healthy Aging, has new research outlining five key strategies ASTHO members can use to promote healthy aging in their jurisdictions; Dr. Katelyn Jetelina, an epidemiologist, created an email newsletter that strives to keep public interest aimed at public health; and ASTHO is hosting a webinar titled “Vaccine Equity: Combating COVID-19 Misinformation” on February 13th. Journal of Public Health Management and Practice Article: Supporting Healthy Aging and Older Adult Health: The Role of State and Territorial Health Agencies Your Local Epidemiologist Webpage ASTHO Webpage: Vaccine Equi...2023-02-1005 min
Slate TechnologyWhat Next TBD: An Antivax Dog Whistle Goes ViralThe idea that COVID-19 vaccines are linked to sudden deaths among young people has no scientific support, but the theory nevertheless has a lot of traction on social media. How can public health officials educate the public—especially on subject like vaccines, where their effectiveness renders them effectively invisible? Guest: Katelyn Jetelina, epidemiologist and data scientistHost: Lizzie O’LearyIf you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get benefits like zero ads on...2023-01-2029 min
What Next: TBD | Tech, power, and the futureAn Antivax Dog Whistle Goes ViralThe idea that COVID-19 vaccines are linked to sudden deaths among young people has no scientific support, but the theory nevertheless has a lot of traction on social media. How can public health officials educate the public—especially on subject like vaccines, where their effectiveness renders them effectively invisible? Guest: Katelyn Jetelina, epidemiologist and data scientistHost: Lizzie O’LearyIf you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get benefits like zero ads on...2023-01-2029 min
Slate BusinessWhat Next TBD: An Antivax Dog Whistle Goes ViralThe idea that COVID-19 vaccines are linked to sudden deaths among young people has no scientific support, but the theory nevertheless has a lot of traction on social media. How can public health officials educate the public—especially on subject like vaccines, where their effectiveness renders them effectively invisible? Guest: Katelyn Jetelina, epidemiologist and data scientistHost: Lizzie O’LearyIf you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get benefits like zero ads on...2023-01-2029 min
What Next | Daily News and AnalysisTBD | An Antivax Dog Whistle Goes ViralThe idea that COVID-19 vaccines are linked to sudden deaths among young people has no scientific support, but the theory nevertheless has a lot of traction on social media. How can public health officials educate the public—especially on subject like vaccines, where their effectiveness renders them effectively invisible? Guest: Katelyn Jetelina, epidemiologist and data scientistHost: Lizzie O’LearyIf you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get benefits like zero ads on...2023-01-2032 min
Slate HealthWhat Next TBD: An Antivax Dog Whistle Goes ViralThe idea that COVID-19 vaccines are linked to sudden deaths among young people has no scientific support, but the theory nevertheless has a lot of traction on social media. How can public health officials educate the public—especially on subject like vaccines, where their effectiveness renders them effectively invisible? Guest: Katelyn Jetelina, epidemiologist and data scientistHost: Lizzie O’LearyIf you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get benefits like zero ads on...2023-01-2029 min
Health & VeritasLisa Sanders: The Art of DiagnosisHowie and Harlan are joined by Lisa Sanders, the Yale internist who writes the "Diagnosis" column in the New York Times. Harlan reports on new studies demonstrating the ineffectiveness of ivermectin in treating COVID-19, and the effectiveness of the bivalent booster in improving outcomes. And Howie reacts to headlines about frequent misdiagnoses in emergency departments. Links: “Effect of Ivermectin 600 μg/kg for 6 days vs Placebo on Time to Sustained Recovery in Outpatients with Mild to Moderate COVID-19: A Randomized Clinical Trial” Katelyn Jetelina: “Fall bivalent boosters: Science update round 4” Eric Topol: “A quick update...2022-12-2236 minIn the Bubble with Andy SlavittIs Our Winter COVID Wave Coming? (with Katelyn Jetelina)Despite some uptick in cases and hospitalizations, COVID is disrupting life less this winter compared to winters past. Why, and what does that mean as we enter 2023? Andy speaks with epidemiologist and ITB favorite Katelyn Jetelina, who offers an hypothesis for why new mutations are not wreaking havoc like Omicron did last year. She also breaks down the added dangers of flu and RSV and predicts the worldwide implications if China relaxes its zero COVID policies. As an added bonus, today’s episode includes an important conversation from the "Voices From the Frontlines" series, featuring Donnie Nelson an...2022-12-0734 min
The NewsWorthySpecial Edition: RSV, Flu & Covid – ‘Tripledemic’ ExplainedIt’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. 2022-12-0318 minAmerica DissectedA Tripledemic? with Dr. Katelyn JetelinaRSV! 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.
2022-11-1555 minIn the Bubble with Andy SlavittCOVID-19 Winter Wave Warning Signs (with Katelyn Jetelina)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 And...2022-10-1744 min
CEimpact PodcastThe COVID-19 Reality: An UpdateGet 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 conti...2022-10-0329 min
20-Minute Health TalkProviding police officers improved access to behavioral health care"Police officers see everyone on their worst day," says Katelyn Jetelina, PhD, a guest on this week's 20-Minute Health Talk. This constant exposure to high-stress situations takes a considerable toll on an officer's emotional well-being, yet few seek help despite suffering higher rates of depression, substance use, burnout, PTSD and anxiety than the general public. Tragically, more police officers die by suicide than in the line of duty. On this episode, we speak with health care experts working to remove barriers to behavioral health services for police. Nick Stefanizzi is CEO of Northwell Direct, which recently announced a new coll...2022-09-2122 min
Red Wine & BlueBack to School, Back to Anxiety (with Dr. Katelyn Jetelina and Pam Crossman)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...2022-08-3146 minThe NewsWorthySpecial Edition: Updated Boosters, Flu Season & What’s Next?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 adviso...2022-08-2717 minThe NewsWorthySpecial Edition: Updated Boosters, Flu Season & What’s Next?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 adviso...2022-08-2717 minPBS News Hour - Novel CoronavirusAn epidemiologist answers viewers’ questions about COVID-19More than two years into the pandemic, most Americans have returned to a sense of some normalcy. But the virus is still disrupting daily life in the U.S. with more than 130,000 per day and deaths on the rise. We reached out to viewers about their latest questions on COVID-19. Katelyn Jetelina, an epidemiologist with the University of Texas, joins Judy Woodruff to provide some answers. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders2022-07-2907 minMotherhood Meets MedicineGun Violence Statistics and How Changes Can be Made with Violence Epidemiologist, Dr. Katelyn JetelinaGun 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...2022-07-1349 min
Thesis on JoanTonys Recap: Six Shots for Chris HarperWelcome to a Tony Award reaction episode with hosts Meghan and Harrow! Hear about the highlights and shocks of the evening, their love of Ariana DeBose and Ruthie Ann Miles, the queer kiss you might have missed, the stress and joy for A Strange Loop, and lots of ideas for a new recurring section of the ceremony. They also discuss how it’s actively becoming impossible to watch the Tonys, what was overdone, the show they really want to see now, what they’ll pass on, and the honorary CoPros of a previous Tony Award winner. Finally, thoughts on Harr...2022-06-2250 minIn the Bubble with Andy SlavittWhat to Expect with the Next COVID-19 VaccinesAmericans will soon have access to several new COVID-19 vaccines. The FDA is expected to finally approve Pfizer and Moderna vaccines for children under 5 as well as the protein-based Novavax vaccine. Looking ahead, the FDA is meeting in late June to discuss a vaccine targeting multiple variants of the virus, which may be available in the fall. How do all these shots compare to our current ones, and how do you know what’s right for your family? Andy gets answers from epidemiologist Katelyn Jetelina and New York Times health reporter Apoorva Mandavilli. Keep up with Andy on...2022-06-1555 minIn the Bubble with Andy SlavittMoving from Crisis to Action on Gun SafetyFour years after the first March for Our Lives rally in Washington D.C., survivors of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in Parkland, Florida are once again organizing student-led demonstrations around the country this weekend in response to the Robb Elementary School shooting in Uvalde, Texas. Andy speaks with Parkland survivor Samantha Fuentes and ER physician Dr. Megan Ranney about how they turned their trauma into action, and how you can, too. Keep up with Andy on Twitter @ASlavitt. Follow Dr. Megan Ranney and Samantha Fuentes on Twitter @meganranney and @funkpuncher. ...2022-06-1051 min
Radically Genuine Podcast with Dr. Roger McFillin39. Mass shootingsMass Shootings are, for the most part, an American phenomenon. Why? Since 2014, mass shootings in the United States have increased 157%. Many groups are advocating for change, which we can all agree is necessary. Identifying the root cause is where we have a lot of debate and are often left asking more questions. On today’s podcast we discuss the role of mental health in mass shootings. Center for Integrated Behavioral Health Twitter: Roger K. McFillin, Psy.D., ABPPRadically Genuine Podcast email - RadGenPodcast@gmail.com2022-06-091h 08In the Bubble with Andy SlavittCOVID Update: Making Sense of Maskless TravelSome passengers ripped off their masks in jubilee while others froze in horror when airlines across the country announced mid-flight that a Florida judge had struck down the CDC’s travel mask mandate last week. What does this ruling mean for air travel and daily commutes on public transit? Andy speaks with epidemiologist Katelyn Jetelina about why you should keep your mask on and how to minimize your risk while traveling amid unmasked passengers. And global health law professor Lawrence Gostin explains what could happen if the justice department’s appeal makes it to the Supreme Court. Keep...2022-04-2554 min
Medicine and the MachineCOVID Vaccines for the Under 5's: The 'Finish Line' We Need'Your Local Epidemiologist' Katelyn Jetelina translates the COVID science for millions. This podcast is intended for US healthcare professionals only. Eric J. Topol, MD; Abraham Verghese, MD; Katelyn K. Jetelina, PhD, MPH Your Local Epidemiologist (YLE) Newsletter: https://yourlocalepidemiologist.substack.com/about You may also like: Medscape's Chief Cardiology Correspondent, Dr. John M. Mandrola's, This Week In Cardiology https://www.medscape.com/twic Discussions on topics at the core of cardiology and the practice of medicinewith Dr. Robert A. Harrington and guests on the Bob...2022-02-1737 min
This Week in VirologyI love the smell of vaccines in the morningTWiV reviews an experimental, intranasally administered SARS-CoV-2 vaccine that utilizes adenovirus vectors to deliver three viral proteins and induces immunity to ancestral and variant isolates. Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Alan Dove, Rich Condit, and Kathy Spindler Subscribe (free): Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, RSS, email Become a patron of TWiV! Links for this episode Dorothy Horstmann (Wikipedia) Intranasal SARS-CoV-2 experimental vaccine (Cell) t-SNE (Wikipedia) Timestamps by Jolene. Thanks! Weekly Picks Kathy – 477-mile-long megaflash lightning in Seattle Times (originally Washington Post) and extra info from Rich World Meteorological Org Rich – NIA...2022-02-171h 57
Raising Good ParentsCOVID Discussion Your Local Epidemiologist, Katelyn Jetelina PhDYour Local Epidemiologist Twitter: @dr_kkjetelina Links and Resources: Dr. Phil Boucher on Instagram @DrPhilBoucher on Twitter Frontier Pediatric Care Instagram: frontierpediatric.care2022-02-1633 minIn the Bubble with Andy SlavittSafe or Not Safe: What Omicron ChangedOmicron came and flipped everything we thought we knew about how to act during COVID up in the air. It also made another edition of Safe or Not Safe necessary. This time around, Andy brings in two new contestants, epidemiologist Katelyn Jetelina and former guest host Dr. Bob Wachter, to answer your questions about indoor dining, outdoor transmission, and how to keep kids under five and those who are immunocompromised as safe as possible. After you finish listening, head over to Twitter and tell Andy who you think won: #TeamKatelyn or #TeamBob. Keep up with A...2022-01-311h 05
Inside the HiveWhat You Actually Need to Know About the State of the Pandemic From Your Local EpidemiologistThe 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.
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AboutCONSENT™EP 31 Getting Brave in 2022In this episode, this call to arms even, I invite you to get brave and talk about this global issue with the people in your child's life, and if you don't have kids, to talk to the adults in your life who DO have kids.We discuss my 50/50 rule to help solve this problem as a parent.And I share some sobering statistics so that you can share them with your communities. AND I also talk about why it's SO IMPORTANT that you prioritize your mental, physical, emotional and spiritual health, today more than ever...2022-01-0422 min
Vax TalkEp. 58: Omicron with Your Local EpidemiologistCOVID, 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-rcna69502021-12-0546 minIn the Bubble with Andy SlavittOmicronAndy breaks down everything you need to know about the Omicron variant with epidemiologist Katelyn Jetelina. They cover what we know about Omicron's transmissibility, the severity of illness it causes, and how it impacts immunity – whether from vaccination or prior infection. They discuss why Omicron worries scientists, how quickly the mRNA vaccines could be tailored to fight Omicron if needed, and what the emergence of this new variant says about global vaccine equity. Keep up with Andy on Twitter @ASlavitt and Instagram @andyslavitt. Follow Katelyn Jetelina on Twitter @dr_kkjetelina. 2021-12-0159 min
Is It Normal Yet?Uncertain Times: A New Variant & Mask ConfusionD.C.-area residents were thrown into pandemic uncertainty last week as a new variant of concern sparked world-wide unease. Further, local leaders changed mask rules abruptly. This week WTOP’s John Domen shared his conversation with epidemiologist and assistant professor at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Dr. Katelyn Jetelina. She breaks down what’s going on with Omicron. I also talked to WTOP’s Digital Editor Scott Gelman about the shift in mask rules in D.C. and Montgomery County. He reviews the recent changes in local mandates and how it's leading to confusion.2021-11-2921 min
TRACK THE VAXS02-9: What Do We Know About Breakthrough Cases, and How Can We Prevent Them?While the CDC initially recommended COVID-19 booster shots for a limited swath of Americans, last week they updated their guidance to allow all adults 18 and up to receive a booster.
Data have pointed to breakthroughs among the earliest vaccine recipients, as well as older individuals and those with pre-existing conditions.
On this week's episode, Katelyn Jetelina, PhD, MPH, an epidemiologist at the University of Texas School of Public Health in Dallas, walks us through what to watch for when it comes to breakthroughs, as more Americans travel this holiday season than since the start of the pandemic.2021-11-2323 min
Injury Prevention podcastViolence epidemiology with Dr Katelyn JetelinaIs there only one way into the field of injury prevention? And once there, do we all find the same thing, and follow the same path?
Dr Katelyn Jetelina's unique research journey in the broader theme of violence has covered, among many other subjects, the correlation between suicide and cancer, or the covid-19 pandemic and intimate partner violence. It's a fascinating path that has a lot to tell to young researchers.
Dr Jetelina is an Assistant Professor of Epidemiology, at University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston.
The Injury Prevention podcast is released on the first Thursday of each...2021-11-0419 min
Injury Prevention podcastViolence epidemiology with Dr Katelyn JetelinaIs there only one way into the field of injury prevention? And once there, do we all find the same thing, and follow the same path?
Dr Katelyn Jetelina's unique research journey in the broader theme of violence has covered, among many other subjects, the correlation between suicide and cancer, or the covid-19 pandemic and intimate partner violence. It's a fascinating path that has a lot to tell to young researchers.
Dr Jetelina is an Assistant Professor of Epidemiology, at University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston.
The Injury Prevention podcast is released on the first Thursday of each...2021-11-0219 min
The Substack PodcastQ&A recap: Navigating the pandemic with kidsLast week, Substack hosted a briefing and live Q&A with health and parenting experts aimed at answering questions about the latest data on kids and COVID, including back-to-school safety, vaccine timelines, and risk trade-offs. We organized the event in order to tap into the collective expertise of parenting and data expert Emily Oster and epidemiologist Katelyn Jetelina, two Substack writers who’ve been sharing valuable, data-driven information with their readers. By getting these experts together in a (virtual) room and in conversation, we hope to provide a resource for parents and anyone else grappling with making info...2021-10-0547 min
More or Less: Behind the StatsJab fears explained: a base rate fallacyAs some countries rapidly roll out vaccination programmes, there have been concerns that increases in infection rates amongst vaccinated groups mean vaccines are less effective than we hoped, especially in the face of the feared Delta variant. Epidemiologist Dr Katelyn Jetelina from the University of Texas Health Science Centre School of Public Health explains why this isn’t what the numbers show – rather than decreasing vaccine effectiveness, increasing rates can be explained by a statistical phenomenon known as ‘base rate fallacy’. Presenter: Charlotte McDonaldProducer: Nathan Gower2021-08-0708 min
Public Health SPOTlight PodcastJourney to becoming an Assistant Professor, mentoring graduate students, and launching an initiative to close the communication loop during the pandemic, with Dr. Katelyn JetelinaTell us what you thought of this episode - send us a text!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...2021-08-0442 min
America DissectedAmerica Dissected: Season 3From celebrities who hate vaccines to politicians who hate Obamacare - the mistrust fake news, sensationalism, and social media firestorms that we see every day in politics and the media are distracting us from what really matters for our health. Every week on America Dissected, doctors Abdul El-Sayed and Katelyn Jetelina go beyond the headlines to dissect America's major health problems and the trends shaping our health. New episodes out every Thursday. Subscribe now. 2021-04-3001 minPetrie DishCan We Get Vaccinated Before The Mutant COVID-19 Takes Over? The Race Is On.Dr. Katelyn Jetelina is an epidemiologist at UT Health’s School of Public Health in Dallas. She said there are about 12,000 strains of SARS-CoV-2 circulating around the world right now. One of them — the UK variant — is likely to become the dominant strain in the U.S. by March.2021-02-0231 min
ACEP Frontline - Emergency MedicineYour Local Epidemiologist On COVIDIn this week's episode, we have a special guest, Dr. Katelyn Jetelina, or as some of you may know her, Your Local Epidemiologist. Dr. Jetelina's Facebook page has gained over 70,000 followers since March and keeps growing. Listen in to her excellent take on COVID-19, vaccines, and public health in the United States.2020-12-1443 min