Olivia Zarella
Public health researcher and infection prevention specialist with a doctorate in public health, experienced in mosquito-borne and airborne disease work and pandemic preparedness; featured as the episode's expert on measles and other infectious threats.
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Mar 13, 2026 • 44min
If Wheezles Turn Into Measles
Dr. Olivia Zarella, a public health researcher and infection prevention specialist, explains why measles is resurging and how it spreads. She discusses vaccine history and hesitancy roots, including Wakefield-era fallout and RFK Jr.'s influence. Conversation covers complications like SSPE, reporting lags, preparedness gaps, and worries about avian flu and other airborne threats.
