This Week in Virology TWiV 1230: Clinical update with Dr. Daniel Griffin
Jun 28, 2025
Dr. Daniel Griffin, a physician and infectious diseases expert, joins Vincent Racaniello for an informative discussion. They express concerns over RFK's impact on vaccine policies, stressing the risks of neglecting immunization practices. The duo reviews alarming data on RSV, influenza, and COVID-19, along with recent advancements in monoclonal antibody treatments. They also explore emerging long COVID therapies and the importance of maintaining global vaccination efforts while addressing vaccine hesitancy. A call to action for scientific integrity resonates throughout the conversation.
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CDC Adds Anti-Vaccine Groups
- The new CDC working groups focus on vaccine critics' concerns, such as cumulative effects and older vaccines' safety.
- This reveals persistent vaccine skepticism influencing official advisory processes.
AI-Generated Misinformation at CDC
- An anti-vaccine speaker presented AI-generated and false scientific claims to the CDC ACIP, causing alarm among experts.
- These misleading tactics threaten vaccine trust and policy integrity.
Thimersol Removal Is Scientifically Unfounded
- Despite decades of evidence showing no harm, ACIP members pushed to remove thimersol from flu vaccines solely based on unscientific arguments.
- This debate diverts resources and could impair vaccine access worldwide.
