Protecting Families This Viral Season: A Conversation with Dr. Michael Osterholm

Oct 2, 2025
14 mins

Episode Description

Our host Hope is joined by Dr. Michael Osterholm. Dr. Michael Osterholm is an internationally recognized epidemiologist and infectious disease expert, serving as the Director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP) at the University of Minnesota. Dr. Osterholm shares information about the Vaccine Integrity Project (VIP), including details about the creation and goals of the project, discusses issues such as the impact of misinformation on vaccinations, and ways in which we can strengthen our communication during the 2025 respiratory and viral season.


You can learn more about the Vaccine Integrity Project here: https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/vaccine-integrity-project


Twitter: https://x.com/mtosterholm

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