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Countermeasures

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Throughout history, humanity has faced down disease and disaster. This season, Countermeasures traces the arc of public health crises and bioterrorism events across centuries, from the Black Death to the 2001 Anthrax attacks. We dig into how societies responded in the moment, what those responses reveal in hindsight, and what we still need to learn. Each episode uncovers the science and the human decisions behind our fight against health threats, and asks what it will take to be ready for the next one. Brought to you by Emergent, a leading public health company that delivers protective and life-saving solutions to communities around the world.

Author: Emergent BioSolutions
Category: Science
Language: EN
Schedule: New episodes usually on Wednesday
Seasons: 4 seasons · 31 episodes
Website: www.emergentbiosolutions.com

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Episode 6 · Season 4 Sep 30, 2026 · 28 min

Inside the World of Botulism

This episode traces botulism from a misunderstood toxin to a modern medical mystery, exploring how the same poison shows up in home-canned fish, honey, infant formula, and cosmetic injections, why doctors so often miss the diagnosis, and what survival, and its lasting aftermath, actually looks like for the people who live through it. Guests: Dr. Jane Talkington: Botulism historian and author Dr. Steve Abrams: Pediatrician and researcher specializing in infant nutrition and food regulation; co-author of the American Academy of Pediatrics textbook on pediatric nutrition Michael Christy: Botulism survivor

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