TWiV 917: Boosters on, Paul Offit

This Week in Virology

Jul 10, 2022•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 917

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Episode description

Paul Offit returns to TWiV to discuss why, during the recent FDA advisory committee meeting, he voted against releasing revised COVID-19 vaccines containing an Omicron component, and the reasons why children must be vaccinated against the disease.

Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Dickson Despommier, Rich Condit, and Kathy Spindler

Guest: Paul Offit

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28 June 2022 VRBPAC meeting materials (FDA)
Don’t rush to change COVID vaccines (STAT)
Monkeypox situation report #1 (WHO)
Letters read on TWiV 917
Timestamps by Jolene. Thanks!

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