This Week in Virology TWiV 1256: Clinical update with Dr. Daniel Griffin
Sep 27, 2025
Dr. Daniel Griffin, an infectious disease clinician, shares insights on crucial viral diseases. He dissects public misconceptions about science, linking historical examples to current skepticism. Griffin discusses a troubling surge in measles cases and the importance of vaccination, alongside a rise in pediatric flu deaths. He details the latest on COVID vaccine recommendations, emphasizing a universal approach. With updates on Ebola in the DRC and new RSV monoclonal treatments, Griffin provides urgent guidance for public health and individual safety.
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Science Resistance Is Historic
- Anti-science movements and misuse of science have existed across history and repeatedly reappear.
- Understanding how science works (not memorization) is key to countering misinformation.
Screwworm Nears US Border
- New world screwworm cases re-emerged near the US border and prompted emergency controls in Mexico.
- The detection led the U.S. to suspend imports of Mexican cattle to reduce spread risk.
MMRV Versus Separate Doses
- ACIP debated MMRV (combined measles-mumps-rubella-varicella) versus separate MMR and varicella schedules.
- Concerns over a small increased febrile seizure risk led them toward recommending separate vaccines.