Explore a 37-minute conversation hosted by ASM CEO Stefano Bertuzzi, featuring former Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle and ASM PSAC Chair Stacey Schultz-Cherry, discussing the intersection of science and policy in tackling seasonal and pandemic influenza during the COVID-19 era. Gain insights into influenza vaccine updates, the National Influenza Vaccine Modernization Strategy, and lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic. Delve into the challenges and advancements in vaccine development, and hear expert perspectives on the future of influenza prevention and control. Learn how scientific knowledge and policy decisions intertwine to shape public health strategies in the face of concurrent viral threats.