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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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Links for this episode
- 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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Vincent – Why monkeypox is mostly hitting men who have sex with men
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