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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Universal COVID Vaccination Recommendation
- Get an updated COVID vaccine; it is generally safer than remaining unvaccinated.
- Daniel endorses the CDC-aligned recommendation: everyone six months and older should be offered vaccination.
Vaccine Hesitancy But Monoclonal Acceptance
- Many vaccine-hesitant people accept monoclonal antibodies despite rejecting vaccines, a contradiction Daniel observed during COVID.
- He recounted pop-up monoclonal clinics in places where vaccines were refused but treatment was sought.
Refusal Then Desperate Request For Care
- Daniel recalled a lawyer who refused outpatient care due to advertising rules but later sought hospital care when very ill.
- The story illustrated how people who decline preventive care still seek medical help when sick.