Saturday, August 27th, 2022
Special Edition: Updated Boosters, Flu Season & What’s Next?
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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 advisor for numerous nonprofit and government agencies. She was even recently invited to the White House to share her expertise.
Dr. Jetelina is giving us a snapshot of where the pandemic stands right now. We’re talking about the updated booster shots on their way and I ask her a more personal question about vaccines for kids. Then, what she’s expecting for this year’s flu season and she offers us some hope for a future with no COVID-19 at all.
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Guest: Dr. Katelyn Jetelina
Dr. Katelyn Jetelina is an epidemiologist and data scientist residing in San Diego, CA. She works in health policy at Meadows Institute and is a senior scientific advisor for numerous nonprofit and government agencies aiding in the response to epidemic and pandemic responses.
Dr. Jetelina has a master’s degree in Public Health and a Ph.D. in Epidemiology and Biostatistics. She translates public health science for readers with her Substack newsletter and on her social media channels under the name “Your Local Epidemiologist.”
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