Viral Load
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Measles Mania
On this episode of Viral load the guys get back to business unpacking what our lovely Home Health Secretary has been up to since we last spoke and what effect it's having on our healthcare system. Spoiler alert it's not great. If you despise th...
RFK Jr.'s Tylenol Files
In this episode, Dr. Brett (PhD, Epidemiology) and Andy break down the viral claim by President Trump and RFK Jr. that Tylenol during pregnancy causes autism.They cut through the noise:What the White House actually s...
Polio Part 2: Managing Misinformation
In this episode, we tackle the dangers of celebrity-driven vaccine misinformation, focusing on figures like Alicia Silverstone, who may still be Clueless. We also explore the continued influence of Andrew Wakefield, whose discredited study spar...
Polio Part 1: Paralysis Analysis
In this episode, we explore the concerning potential for the return of polio, a disease that once terrified the world before vaccines brought it to the brink of eradication. What's behind the recent reports of poliovirus in wastewater and isola...
Hendra Virus: We can't stop here. This is bat country
Australia's got a reputation for dangerous creatures, but Hendra takes it to a whole new level. This week, we dive into the bat-sh*t crazy world of the Hendra virus—an outbreak that started in horses and quickly spread to humans in a w...