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No Name, No Mercy: The Hantavirus That Killed Betsy Arakawa
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, Learn how it rewrote the rules of infectious disease in North America—and why it remains a threat, even in obscurity.

Heather McSharry, PhD
Jun 1141 min read


Episode 13: Un-Vaccinated - the Global Measles Emergency
Heather gives updates on the global 2025 measles outbreaks, answers listener questions, and debunks the deadly lies from RFK Jr.

Heather McSharry, PhD
Jun 436 min read


Vaccine Safety 8 - Expecting Protection: building vaccine confidence for moms-to-be
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!

Heather McSharry, PhD
May 2829 min read


Close Quarters, Silent Threat - Invasive Meningococcal Disease in Dorms and Barracks
Heather dives deep into a bacterium that many carry unknowingly, but can transform from harmless passenger to lethal invader, especially for young adults.

Heather McSharry, PhD
May 2128 min read


Vaccine Safety 7 - Inside the vial: the truth about what’s actually in vaccines
Heather clarifies what components vaccines actually contain and how we know they are safe.

Heather McSharry, PhD
May 1424 min read


Sleeper Cells - How Anthrax Hides, Strikes, and Could One Day Heal
In the anthrax episode, Heather takes you through the fascinating science of this terrifying microbe.

Heather McSharry, PhD
May 722 min read


Vaccine Safety 6 - The Vaccine Court and Adjudication of Autism Cases
Heather digs in to the truth about the vaccine court and how its history of claims supports that vaccines are safe!

Heather McSharry, PhD
Apr 2919 min read


Fowl on the Play as Bird Flu Heats Up
Is the 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.

Heather McSharry, PhD
Apr 2315 min read


Vaccine Safety 5: Too Many Too Soon?
Heather goes in-depth on why the current vaccine schedule is safe and effective.

Heather McSharry, PhD
Apr 159 min read


Episode 5: The Monster That is Measles
Everything you need to know about measles.

Heather McSharry, PhD
Apr 917 min read


Vaccine Safety 4: The Continuing Crimes of Andrew Wakefield
How a corrupt doctor hurt children & parents to make money & created a legacy of fear.

Heather McSharry, PhD
Apr 813 min read


Vaccine Safety 3: Vaccines Do NOT Cause Autism
Heather discusses the data showing zero correlation between vaccines and autism.

Heather McSharry, PhD
Apr 810 min read


Vaccine Safety 2: Other COVID-19 Vaccine Platforms
Heather provides an in-depth discussion on the COVID-19 vaccine platforms other than mRNA

Heather McSharry, PhD
Apr 71 min read


Vaccine Safety 1: COVID-19 mRNA Vaccines Explained
This is the original Pathogen Perspectives Episode rebranded for Infectious Dose. In this episode, Heather provides an in-depth...

Heather McSharry, PhD
Apr 71 min read
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