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Back to School: What You Need to Know

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As summer comes to a close, another chapter begins: back to school. But with that comes a lot of different public health challenges and some muddled guidance for parents. Like how do we deal with measles in schools? When's the best time for my kids to get their flu shot? And do I need to be worried about the blueberries in my child's lunchbox? Hosts Chris Dall and Dr. Micheal Osterholm will try to answer some of these questions in this week’s episode. They’ll also discuss the latest on COVID-19, different foodborne illnesses, the two recent measles deaths, as well as updates on the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Plus, a special State Fair themed closing. 

Links:


Yes, COVID Is Still a Thing (Unbiased Science) 

Back to School (and the List in My Head) (Unbiased Science)

At-Home OTC COVID-19 Diagnostic Tests (FDA)

Coronavirus Vaccines R&D Roadmap Initiative (CIDRAP)




Resources for vaccine and public health advocacy:


Voices for Vaccines


Families Fighting Flu


Vaccinate Your Family


Shot@Life


Medical Reserve Corps


Learn more about the Vaccine Integrity Project


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"Beauty Flow" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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