Best pathogenperspectives Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 15: Protection, Interrupted: How Chasing Sterilizing Immunity Fails the Herd 30:05

3d ago30:05

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What if our biggest mistake in vaccine communication wasn’t misinformation—but misexpectation? In this episode of Infectious Dose, Heather digs into the seductive myth of sterilizing immunity—the idea that a “perfect” vaccine blocks infection completely—and explores how this scientific fable has distorted public expectations, undermined trust, and …

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Episode 14: No Name, No Mercy: The Hantavirus That Killed Betsy Arakawa 1:09:29

10d ago1:09:29

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In this episode, Heather delves into the story of Sin Nombre virus and the disease it causes, Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome. From its rodent origins and rapid progression to the public health response and scientific breakthroughs that followed, we explore how a rare virus rewrote the rules of infectious disease in North America—and why it remains a…

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Episode 13: Un-Vaccinated - the Global Measles Emergency 1:06:50

17d ago1:06:50

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Heather gives updates on 2025 measles outbreaks in every region of the world and discusses global efforts to curb them. She also debunks the deadly lies about measles from RFK Jr. in her fan favorite segment WTF-RFK! and answers listener questions in her new segment Hot Zone Hotline. Explicit rating is for mild and limited profanity because, I mean…

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Episode 12: Vaccine Safety 6 - Expecting Protection: Building vaccine confidence for moms-to-be 49:53

24d ago49:53

49:53

Pregnant and wondering which vaccines are safe? Heather separates myths from facts & shares exactly what science says about vaccine safety during pregnancy—because you and your baby deserve the best protection!By Infectious Dose

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Episode 11: Close Quarters, Silent Threat - Invasive Meningococcal Disease in Dorms and Barracks 54:24

1M ago54:24

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Invasive meningococcal disease strikes fast—and often without warning—especially in close-contact environments like college dorms and military barracks. While it’s rare, the consequences can be devastating: death within hours, or lifelong complications like limb loss and brain damage. In this episode Heather explains all about how Neisseria meningi…

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Episode 10: Vaccine Safety 5 - Inside the Vial: the Truth About What’s Actually in Vaccines 41:19

1M ago41:19

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In the 5th episode in her vaccine safety series, Heather gives straightforward, science-based answers to some of the most common questions about what’s in vaccines including an in-depth look at what's in several specific vaccines and the truth debunking false claims you've seen recently in the media.…

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Episode 9: Sleeper Cells - How Anthrax Hides, Strikes, and Could One Day Heal 42:22

1M ago42:22

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Anthrax is one of the oldest infectious diseases known to science. Its ability to survive harsh environments and reemerge as a deadly pathogen centuries later is a biological marvel—and a global health concern. Heather covers all you want to know about anthrax from its formidable spore structure and use as a bioweapon, to its recent outbreaks and p…

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Episode 8: Vaccine Safety 4 - The Vaccine Court and Adjudication of Autism Cases 34:38

2M ago34:38

34:38

Heather digs in to the truth about the vaccine court and how its history of claims supports that vaccines are safe! Explicit rating for mild, limited profanity.By Infectious Dose

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Episode 7: Fowl on the Play as Bird Flu Heats Up 26:48

2M ago26:48

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Is bird flu’s resurgence a warning sign worth heeding? Heather digs into the science, the stakes, and what this latest avian alarm could mean for global health. Explicit rating for mild, limited profanity.By Infectious Dose

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Episode 6: Vaccine Safety 3 - Too Many Too Soon? 17:12

2M ago17:12

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Heather goes in-depth on why the current vaccine schedule is safe and effective for children and newborns. Infectiousdose.com Marked explicit for possible limited, mild profanity.By Infectious Dose

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Episode 3: Vaccine Safety 1- Vaccines do NOT Cause Autism 17:03

2M ago17:03

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In the first of several episodes on vaccine safety, Heather explains how we know vaccines are safe and do not cause autism. She provides all her sources and links in the corresponding blog post at Infectiousdose.com. Marked explicit for limited and mild profanity.By pathogenperspectives

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Episode 4: Vaccine Safety 2 - The Continuing Crimes of Andrew Wakefield 21:22

2M ago21:22

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In the second vaccine safety episode, Heather describes how Andrew Wakefield's fraudulent science cost the world the elimination of measles and hurt children. With evidence to back it up, she goes into detail on what he did and how he still manipulates parents fears to make money. Marked explicit for limited and mild profanity.…

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Episode 5: The Monster That is Measles 35:32

2M ago35:32

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Heather delivers the scoop on the disease caused by measles, including symptoms, transmission, prevention, treatment, what's in the very safe vaccines, and dangerous complications and long-term health problems of natural infection. Marked explicit for possible limited, mild profanity.By pathogenperspectives

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Episode 2: Other COVID-19 Vaccine Platforms 38:11

2M ago38:11

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This is the original Pathogen Perspectives episode rebranded for Infectious Dose, originally published in 2020. Heather provides an in-depth discussion on the COVID-19 vaccine platforms other than mRNA, that were in clinical trials around the world. These include self-replicating mRNA, DNA, Protein-based, Attenuated virus, Inactivated virus, Repurp…

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Episode 1: mRNA COVID Vaccines Explained 25:34

2M ago25:34

25:34

This is the original Pathogen Perspectives Episode published in 2020, rebranded for Infectious Dose. Heather provides an in-depth discussion on the COVID-19 mRNA vaccines authorized for emergency use in the US. She covers: · What is mRNA · How mRNA vaccines work · How we know they are safe · Why they cannot change your DNA · How long might immunity…

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Episode 15: Protection, Interrupted: How Chasing Sterilizing Immunity Fails the Herd 30:05

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Episode 14: No Name, No Mercy: The Hantavirus That Killed Betsy Arakawa 1:09:29

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Episode 13: Un-Vaccinated - the Global Measles Emergency 1:06:50

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Episode 12: Vaccine Safety 6 - Expecting Protection: Building vaccine confidence for moms-to-be 49:53

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Episode 11: Close Quarters, Silent Threat - Invasive Meningococcal Disease in Dorms and Barracks 54:24

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Episode 10: Vaccine Safety 5 - Inside the Vial: the Truth About What’s Actually in Vaccines 41:19

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Episode 9: Sleeper Cells - How Anthrax Hides, Strikes, and Could One Day Heal 42:22

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Episode 8: Vaccine Safety 4 - The Vaccine Court and Adjudication of Autism Cases 34:38

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Episode 7: Fowl on the Play as Bird Flu Heats Up 26:48

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Episode 6: Vaccine Safety 3 - Too Many Too Soon? 17:12

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Episode 3: Vaccine Safety 1- Vaccines do NOT Cause Autism 17:03

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Episode 4: Vaccine Safety 2 - The Continuing Crimes of Andrew Wakefield 21:22

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Episode 5: The Monster That is Measles 35:32

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Episode 2: Other COVID-19 Vaccine Platforms 38:11

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Episode 1: mRNA COVID Vaccines Explained 25:34

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