This Week in Virology TWiV 1270: Clinical update with Dr. Daniel Griffin
Nov 15, 2025
In this episode, Dr. Daniel Griffin, an infectious disease clinician, shares vital insights from the ASTMH meeting. He discusses increasing H5N1 avian influenza outbreaks and the resurgence of measles, emphasizing vaccination’s importance. The conversation also covers early flu season trends, comparing high-dose and standard flu vaccine effectiveness, and recent RSV patterns. Dr. Griffin highlights the importance of staying vigilant about COVID-19 and outlines key public health actions, including the necessity of children's vaccinations to combat long COVID.
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Opening Defense Of Science
- Daniel Griffin opened with an E.O. Wilson quote about science testing assumptions and defended scientific inquiry.
- Vincent Racaniello echoed faith in science's role in explaining human conditions and health improvements.
Defend Science Publicly
- Speak up in defense of science and support researchers facing legal or political attacks.
- Recognize that attacks can cost careers and livelihoods and that collective voice matters.
Wild Birds Drive Current H5N1 Spread
- Avian H5N1 is spreading via migrating wild birds and has affected millions of poultry across multiple states.
- Expect more detections seasonally as wild-bird movement increases viral spread to commercial and backyard flocks.
