TWiV 1313: Maybe they're all dementia vaccines

This episode of TWiV addresses virology and public health issues, opening with weather updates from the hosts' locations and a discussion of Vincent's visit to the University of Kansas. The hosts delve into the trustworthiness of the CDC, highlighting concerns about political interference and the impact on public trust, and honor the passing of virologist Dennis O'Callaghan. They review a study linking high-dose flu vaccines to a reduced risk of Alzheimer's, particularly in women, and explore a Cell paper on deltaviruses, revealing their ability to spread via a "Trojan horse" mechanism within helper virus particles. Listeners' emails prompt discussions on political engagement in science, the HPV vaccine, and the hosts' favorite science-related resources.