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Seasonal, Not Safe: Influenza 2025–2026
Explore why influenza 2025–2026 is severe, how policy shifts affect vaccines, and what’s next in flu prevention. Flu isn’t just seasonal — it’s dangerous.

Heather McSharry, PhD
Jan 715 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 7, 202522 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 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 last · Why those who've recovered from COVID-19 should get vaccinated · Comparison

Heather McSharry, PhD
Apr 7, 20251 min read
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