TWiV 844: Paul Offit on children, COVID, and boosters
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Paul Offit returns to TWiV to discuss new CDC guidance on J&J vaccine, why children should be immunized against COVID-19, and whether or not booster doses are scientifically justified.
Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Dickson Despommier, and Brianne Barker
Guest: Paul Offit
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- Paul Offit on TWiV 720
- Are COVID-19 vaccine boosters needed? (virology blog)
- Letters read on TWiV 844
- Timestamps by Jolene. Thanks!
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