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S4E6 Winter Flu Alert: H3N2, Early Spikes, and the Universal Vaccine Quest
If your morning commute sounds coughier than usual, you aren't imagining things.Reports confirm that the UK flu season has kicked off weeks ahead of schedule. With COVID-19 and RSV also circulating,…
S4E5 Health Misinformation: UNPACKED
Why do we fall for false or misleading information about our health? And in a world flooded with viral claims and conspiracy theories, how can we fight back? On September 15th 2025, the London School…
S4E4 Chikungunya: The Virus You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
This summer, chikungunya has been making headlines — with more than 7,000 cases reported in China’s Guangdong province and tens of thousands more across the Indian Ocean islands. Even parts of…
Measles: Why is it spreading and what can we do?
Cases of measles are on the rise globally, including in Europe, Central Asia, and North America. In the UK, cases are the highest they've been in 25 years. But why?Join hosts Naomi Stewart and Karl…
Norovirus uncovered: Why this year is worse
Ever had a sudden, gut-wrenching bout of vomiting and diarrhoea? You’re not alone—norovirus, the infamous ‘winter vomiting bug,’ has been wreaking havoc across the UK. But why are cases so high this…
S4E1 HMPV: Should we be concerned about this ‘new’ virus?
In this bonus episode of LSHTM Viral, we explore human metapneumovirus (HMPV), a respiratory virus recently making headlines due to an outbreak in China and rising cases in the UK. But is this…
S3E10 S3E10: Season 3 reflections and goodbye for now!
Join Amy and Karl as they reflect on the LSHTM Viral season 3. They discuss how far have we come with vaccinations worldwide and key takeaways from the expert discussions throughout the season. Thank…
S3E9 S3E9: Where are we with COVID-19 vaccines and what’s next?
In this episode of LSHTM Viral, Karl Byrne speaks with Beate Kampmann, Professor of Paediatric Infection & Immunity and Director of the Vaccine Centre at the London School of Hygiene &…
S3E8 S3E8: Vaccine equity - it's not over everywhere unless we share
The explosive COVID-19 outbreak in India has shone a striking light on one of the biggest moral issues of our time - vaccine equity. Subsequent halting of vaccine exports is severely affecting Africa…
S3E7 S3E7: Signed, sealed, delivered - vaccine purchasing and distribution
How do countries get access to COVID-19 vaccines in the first place? In this episode, Prof Daniel Bausch of LSHTM shares his thoughts on the global vaccine purchasing and distribution systems. An…
S3E6 S3E6: From lab to jab - How to make a vaccine
This week, Karl Byrne talks about the latest vaccination figures as well as other breaking COVID-19 news, including an exciting citizen science project where over the last year gamers playing EVE…
S3E5 S3E5: Who gives the green light for COVID-19 vaccines anyway?
Who are the experts and groups around the world approving and regulating the new COVID-19 vaccines? And what do they need to consider amidst the urgency of vaccinating the world? In this episode…
S3E4 S3E4: How do we know vaccines are safe?
In this episode we explore the crucial stages of clinical trials and testing vaccines. How do clinical trials account for different demographics? How do we know vaccines are safe for everyone? We are…
S3E3 S3E3: What's in a vaccine?
Vaccines have arguably made the greatest contribution to global health of any human intervention apart from the introduction of clean water and sanitation. With new vaccines being developed at an…
S3E2 S3E2: A brief history of vaccines
How did vaccines come to be and how have they changed over time? In today's episode, Naomi Stewart speaks to historian Dr Gareth Millward from the University of Warwick, on the history of vaccines…
S3E1 S3E1: Will vaccination end the COVID-19 pandemic?
Welcome back to a new season of LSHTM Viral, where we will be taking a deep-dive into vaccines and speak to experts working real-time on COVID-19. LSHTM modeller Roz Eggo reacts to the UK’s roadmap…
S3 Season 3 trailer
Launching February 23rd 2021 Vaccines are widely regarded as one of the greatest achievements of modern civilization, but how vaccines work, How do you create a vaccine? And perhaps most importantly,…
S2E8 S2E8: The future depends on planetary health
How exactly did planetary health come to be, and where is it headed? In this season finale, we speak to two pioneers of the field - Prof Andy Haines of LSHTM and Richard Horton, editor of the Lancet.…
S1 Bonus: Vaccine Special - Confident or hesitant?
Welcome to a special episode of LSHTM Viral! The UK has become the first country in the world to approve the use of the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, with mass national roll out following as…
S2E7 S2E7: Blue sky thinking - using satellites to track air pollution
We hear a lot about reducing air pollution, but why do we need to? Join Amy, Naomi and Karl exploring the ins and outs of air pollution including, how the particles affect the human body, and where…
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