Pneumonic Plague: Should You Actually Be Worried? | Funny Medicine Podcast

Pneumonic plague vs. bubonic plague: what’s the difference, and should the Russia headlines have you worried? Yvy and Julie break down plague symptoms, how it spreads, and what modern treatment looks like in Episode 137 of Funny Medicine. From the Black Death to modern U.S. cases, we’re digging into the science behind the headlines without turning every rumor into an outbreak. Expect plain-English medical explanations, historical rabbit holes, and the usual Funny Medicine side conversations.

In this episode:

Bubonic, pneumonic, and septicemic plague explained

Yersinia pestis and the history of the Black Death

Fleas, rodents, pets, and how people can become exposed

Pneumonic plague transmission: what close contact actually means

Plague symptoms, antibiotics, and why early treatment matters

U.S. plague cases and practical prevention

The Russia reports: what was known and what remained unconfirmed

Plague is treatable with antibiotics, but prompt medical care is essential. For the medical guidance behind our treatment and transmission discussion, see the CDC’s evidence-based recommendations.

Subscribe to Funny Medicine for more medical deep dives with science, context, and a sense of humor. Before this episode, did you know there was more than one form of plague? Tell us in the comments. Recorded October 9, 2026. The Russia discussion reflects information available at recording, including the WHO’s October 7 briefing, which did not confirm plague in the reported incident. This episode is for general education and entertainment, not personal medical advice.

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