TWiV 917: Boosters on, Paul Offit

Paul Offit returns to TWiV to discuss why, during the recent FDA advisory committee meeting, he voted against releasing revised COVID-19 vaccines containing an Omicron component, and the reasons why children must be vaccinated against the disease. Hosts: Vincent Racaniello , Dickson Despommier , Rich Condit , and Kathy Spindler Guest: Paul Offit Subscribe (free): Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , RSS , email Become a patron of TWiV! Links for this episode 28 June 2022 VRBPAC meeting materials (FDA) Don't rush to change COVID vaccines (STAT) Monkeypox situation report #1 (WHO) Letters read on TWiV 917 Timestamps by Jolene . Thanks! Weekly Picks Dickson – Woody Herman and his orchestra. 1955-1965. Signature song: The Preacher . Signature album: Woody Herman and His Orchestra (1956) Kathy – Solargraphic analemmas Rich – Windy ( desktop ; app ) Vincent – Why monkeypox is mostly hitting men who have sex with men Listener Picks Mark – Hand Wash Dance – NHK WORLD-JAPAN Intro music is by Ronald Jenkees Send your virology questions and comments to [email protected]