Director @CIDRAP 🎧 Host of the Osterholm Update podcast: https://xitter.cf/t.co/0FF9AXowgx

Joined April 2013
Michael Osterholm PhD, MPH retweeted
Congratulations to Dr. Michael T. Osterholm (@mtosterholm) recipient of the 2026 Anthony Fauci Courage in Leadership Award! His commitment to scientific integrity and evidence-based public health has made a lasting impact on the field of ID. Learn more: bit.ly/4kcOCAt
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What an honor! As much as this award had my name on it, it really should have had many people's names on it. I'm grateful to @IDSAInfo for recognizing the work being done by VIP. The credit for this work is shared with staff, supporters, those who got us started, & others!
CIDRAP Director Michael Osterholm recognized for defending vaccine science But, the University of Minnesota epidemiologist says the recognition belongs to a much larger group. Read more: bit.ly/3U8ZS6x @mtosterholm
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This episode, we discuss some complications from measles infection. Measles isn't just a rash. Acute death associated w/ infection isn't the sole outcome we need to worry about. The good news is that we have a highly effective vaccine. We just have to use it. Full discussion ⬇️
New Osterholm Update podcast episode: Measles: It's more than a rash 🎧 Listen as @mtosterholm & co-host Chris Dall discuss: -Complications from measles infection -Health Secretary RFK Jr.'s new vaccine injury initiatives & more! Hear the full episode: bit.ly/3UbPM4D
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I spoke with @medpagetoday on "What Makes Vaccine Safety Research Credible?" The most important word when talking about these kinds of studies is transparency. Watch the full video for more credibility and vaccine research⬇️
Questions about vaccine safety can carry enormous consequences for public trust, but @mtosterholm, of @CIDRAP, argues that the credibility of any new research depends as much on how the studies are conducted as on what they ultimately find. medpagetoday.com/infectiousd…
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Public health is a team sport. The CDC doesn't fight outbreaks alone. But, the CDC has historically been the coordinating and technical backbone for that system. When that centralized structure is weakened, everyone feels the downstream effects. Listen to the full discussion⬇️
New Osterholm Update podcast episode: CDC Cuts: Understaffed and Overwhelmed 🎧 Listen as @mtosterholm & co-host Chris Dall discuss: -Reductions in staff & CDC's ability to respond to infectious diseases -Why it is time to get your flu shot and more! bit.ly/4yG5LqT
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Michael Osterholm PhD, MPH retweeted
"The evidence is clear: These immunizations continue to provide meaningful protection against severe illness and hospitalization, especially for those at greatest risk. We also found no new safety concerns in comparative studies.” - @mtosterholm More: bit.ly/4x0nIhW
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In holding true to the fear that I had, measles continues to challenge us in this country. We are going to, I think, see an ever increasing number of cases occur over the upcoming months. Listen to the latest episode for the full discussion on measles and more⬇️
New Osterholm Update podcast episode: The Current State of Measles 🎧 Listen as @mtosterholm and co-host Chris Dall discuss: -The measles outbreak in Pennsylvania -The Ebola outbreak in the DRC -Answer listener questions: RSV & flu vaccines Full episode: bit.ly/46JDymF
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Michael Osterholm PhD, MPH retweeted
Chris Dall, co-host of the Osterholm Update podcast, shares a sneak peek 👀 of this week's episode. Chris & @mtosterholm will discuss: -Measles -Ebola -CIDRAP’s Vaccine Integrity Project & more! 🎧 Episode 218 posts 9/24. More on the podcast: bit.ly/3ThfmV5
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Parents and clinicians need to trust that vaccine recommendations are grounded in a comprehensive and transparent review of the best available science. Our job is to look carefully at the evidence – wherever it leads – and make that evidence accessible. Full press release ⬇️
Today, the Vaccine Integrity Project at CIDRAP announced it will conduct independent, systematic reviews of the scientific evidence supporting meningococcal and pneumococcal vaccination of children and young adults. Read the full press release: bit.ly/4irtGFb
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This respiratory virus season, we have the evidence. We have vaccine recommendations. We need to listen, encourage vaccination supported by evidence & have answers abt the diseases we're trying to prevent & the vaccines that help prevent them bit.ly/4ywBees @medpagetoday
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I'm convinced the politics of measles will challenge us in so many more ways than we ever thought of. Keeping facts as facts is so critical, and yet I see it slipping away into the debates about measles. Listen to episode 217 for the full discussion on measles and more⬇️
New Osterholm Update podcast episode: Making Sense of Measles Misinformation 🎧 Listen as @mtosterholm & Chris Dall discuss: -2 measles-associated deaths in Pennsylvania -VIP's review of COVID, flu, and RSV vaccines -Ebola outbreak Hear the full episode: bit.ly/4cGGunw
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Michael Osterholm PhD, MPH retweeted
"Our objective: Provide clinicians & medical societies w/ a transparent, rigorous assessment of the latest evidence so immunization recommendations remain grounded in the best available science.” -VIP Executive Director @mtosterholm Learn more: bit.ly/4x0nIhW
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Michael Osterholm PhD, MPH retweeted
VIP completed an evidence review of respiratory virus immunizations against influenza, COVID-19 & RSV. ✅ These immunizations continue to provide meaningful protection against severe illness, hospitalization & death ✅ No new safety concerns identified bit.ly/4x0nIhW
Vaccination remains the most effective way to reduce severe illness, hospitalization, and death from #COVID19 , #influenza, and #RSV. New JAMA Special Communication articles offer timely, evidence-based reviews of #vaccine effectiveness and safety to support informed decisions for the 2026–2027 respiratory virus season. 📖Learn more: ja.ma/4iHFjI1
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Michael Osterholm PhD, MPH retweeted
Here’s what the evidence found on the flu, COVID-19 and RSV immunizations. ⬇️ There were no new safety concerns in comparative studies when examining currently recommended immunizations. Review the full reports, published in @JAMA_current: bit.ly/4x0nIhW
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At a moment when conversation about vaccines has become political, what has happened this year offers a different model. Scientists, physicians, public health experts and medical organizations recognized a gap and worked together to fill it. More on the work of VIP ⬇️
COMMENTARY by @mtosterholm: When the federal vaccine process falters, good science cannot stop Our researchers systematically reviewed the newest scientific evidence on flu, COVID-19, and RSV immunizations, examining effectiveness and safety. Read more: bit.ly/4xCgvpG
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Michael Osterholm PhD, MPH retweeted
.@JAMANetwork published the evidence review of respiratory virus immunizations completed by VIP & @AmerMedicalAssn. Visit reports & JAMA perspective: Perspective: ja.ma/4gFWNC1 Flu: ja.ma/463murm COVID-19: ja.ma/46AjpiC RSV: ja.ma/4yjF3DV
🧵 Today, JAMA publishes three detailed evidence reviews on #vaccinations for #influenza, #COVID19, and #RSV. Based on the latest peer-reviewed literature and 2025-2026 data, these reviews form the basis of formal 2026-2027 #immunization recommendations from @acog, @AmerAcadPeds, @aafp, and @IDSAInfo. Additionally, JAMA publishes an accompanying Perspective coauthored by leaders of @AmerMedicalAssn and the Vaccine Integrity Project (@CIDRAP). 🔗 Perspective by Sandra Adamson Fryhofer, MD, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, Michael Osterholm, PhD, MPH, and Rochelle Walensky, MD, MPH: ja.ma/3Uy8vaz All articles are free to the public. ⬇️
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Michael Osterholm PhD, MPH retweeted
VIP completed an evidence review of respiratory virus immunizations against influenza, COVID-19 & RSV. ✅ These immunizations continue to provide meaningful protection against severe illness, hospitalization & death ✅ No new safety concerns identified bit.ly/4x0nIhW
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This year’s review confirms that the newest evidence remains consistent with research showing these immunizations reduce the risk of hospitalization and death among the people most likely to experience serious disease. More on VIP's evidence review: bit.ly/4x0nIhW
Today, the Vaccine Integrity Project and @AmerMedicalAssn announce a completed independent evidence review of respiratory virus immunizations against influenza, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Full press release: bit.ly/4A6BOBs
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What an honor to be recognized among @fiercepharma's Fierce 50 collection as a Leadership Honoree! I want to extend my gratitude to @LifeSciEvents for the honor and to the staff at @CIDRAP and VIP for trusting me as their leader. bit.ly/4gIEmwF
The 2026 Fierce 50 is live. This year’s honorees include leaders, scientists, companies and organizations changing how drugs are developed, healthcare is delivered and patients navigate the system. Meet the Fierce 50: fiercepharma.com/collection/…
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Join @UMNAlumni for a webinar w/ legendary epidemiologist @mtosterholm. The vital conversation will tackle vaccine integrity & the future of global pandemic readiness. Dr. Osterholm is the director of the @CIDRAP, a Consortium member center. Register now: umn.zoom.us/webinar/register…
Recognized worldwide as a top authority in public health, the University of Minnesota's own Dr. Michael Osterholm joins our Future in Focus series. Don't miss his expert take on vaccine integrity and global pandemic readiness. 🗓️ September 1, Noon CDT 💻 Online & Free to attend 🔗 Register now: umnalumni.org/Osterholm #UMNproud
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