This Week in Virology

TWiV 1184: Clinical update with Dr. Daniel Griffin

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Jan 18, 2025
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Daniel Griffin
Dr. Daniel Griffin, an infectious diseases expert, provides invaluable insights into the latest outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases like whooping cough, polio, and measles. He discusses the alarming rise in norovirus linked to social gatherings and the effectiveness of hand sanitizers. The talk also covers trends in respiratory viruses, including RSV and COVID-19, and their impact on hospitalizations. Lastly, the conversation touches on long COVID symptoms, cognitive impairments associated with it, and the use of Pemgarda for immunocompromised patients.
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INSIGHT

Polio Vaccination Concerns

  • Vaccine-derived poliovirus now paralyzes more children than the wild-type virus.
  • The withdrawal of the type 2 component from the oral polio vaccine was a mistake.
INSIGHT

Norovirus Surge

  • Norovirus, the "Ferrari of viruses," is surging due to increased social gatherings and reliance on hand sanitizer.
  • Alcohol-based sanitizers do not effectively combat norovirus; soap and water are essential.
ADVICE

Pneumococcal Vaccine

  • Adults 50 and older should receive a single dose of the pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV20 or PCV21).
  • This recommendation applies even if vaccination history is uncertain.
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