3 chapters across the catalog
Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccines and Parental Hesitancy
Dr. Osterholm advocates for the vaccination of children under five, citing hospitalization and death statistics. President Joe Biden is shown visiting a vaccine clinic to encourage parents. The hosts contrast these official pushes with widespread parental hesitancy and concerns over the necessity of the shots for young children.
COVID-19 Variants, CDC Guidelines and Pfizer Sponsorship
A 60 Minutes segment on mistrust in science is noted for being sponsored by Pfizer, which is framed as a conflict of interest. Dr. Anthony Fauci and Michael Osterholm are criticized for shifting timelines on a return to "normality" into 2022. Meanwhile, the CDC is tracking more transmissible variants from the UK and South Africa, and federal authorities have seized 10 million counterfeit 3M N95 masks.
Immunity Passports, CIDRAP Policy Discussion
Dr. Michael Osterholm of CIDRAP discussed the concept of "immunity passports" and cautioned that it is too early to implement such a system. While some companies want to use antibody testing to reopen sooner, health experts warn that the level of protection provided by antibodies is not yet fully understood. The WHO has also expressed reservations about the scientific validity of issuing such certifications.
