TWiV 917: Boosters on, Paul Offit

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!

Dickson – Woody Herman and his orchestra. 1955-1965. Signature song: The Preacher. Signature album: Woody Herman and His Orchestra (1956) Kathy – Solargraphic analemmas Rich – Windy (desktop; app) Vincent – Why monkeypox is mostly hitting men who have sex with men

Mark – Hand Wash Dance – NHK WORLD-JAPAN

Intro music is by Ronald Jenkees Send your virology questions and comments to [email protected]