Saturday, September 28, 2024

Special Edition: Sick Season is Coming - Insights from an Epidemiologist

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The 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 when to get them), and even new guidelines for parents.

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Guest: Dr. Katelyn Jetelina, Your Local Epidemiologist

Dr. Katelyn Jetelina is an epidemiologist and scientific communicator. She co-founded the Health Trust Initiative and is a Senior Scientific Advisor to several government and non-profit agencies, including a former advisor to the White House and currently the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and Resolve to Save Lives. 

In addition, Dr. Jetelina is the publisher of Your Local Epidemiologist- a public health newsletter that “translates” ever-evolving science to the public, reaching over 300 million views. Dr. Jetelina has received numerous national awards, including National Academies of Science and a medal of honor from the United States Department of Health and Human Services. Katelyn resides with her husband and two toddlers in San Diego, California.

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