This Week in Virology

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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