Podcast HackWhy You Should Get a Flu Shot Every YearBy TED Health, Melvin Sanicas, Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider, Dr. Michael Osterholm
In a Nutshell
This June 2025 episode of the TED Health podcast covers the importance of flu shots and the challenges facing global public health.
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Influenza is a tricky virus, so the shot needs an update every year. But this rigorous approach to inoculation is worth it. Vaccines don't just protect the person getting the shot. They help safeguard newborns, older adults, and people with compromised immune systems.
Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider
Introduction
Vaccines play a crucial role in public health by protecting everyone, especially those at a higher risk of developing illness.
Herd immunity occurs when the majority of people are vaccinated against an illness, which reduces the spread and protects those who are not medically eligible for a given vaccine.
But growing misinformation and distrust of vaccines are threatening our ability to keep illnesses at bay.
The TED Health podcast seeks to answer questions related to health and wellness.
In this July 2025 episode, physician-scientist Melvin Sanicas explains why we need an annual flu shot, and host Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider interviews epidemiologist Dr. Michael Osterholm on the state of global public health.
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