Efthimis writes: Hi Daniel and Vincent! What an enjoyable 1000th episode! This is so exciting that twiv has been this successful. Congratulations on this huge milestone! Dr. Griffin, during this episode you mentioned you got…
Brazilian infectious diseases physician Esper Kallas returns to TWiV to discuss the state of viral diseases in his country, including those caused by Zika, dengue, and yellow fever viruses, MPOX, and SARS-CoV-2.
Philip writes: I understand there is a Dengue vaccine approved for people who have had a previous Dengue infection, proven by lab work. My question is how does one actually receive one? A call to…
Abigail writes: Good Afternoon, First, thank you for all the information you so freely share for those of us who are information junkies but are desperate to know where to find accurate, evidence-based information. Your…
Charles writes: Hello TWiVers; 64F, and waiting for rain in Chapel Hill, NC. It is nice at the moment. I have a question about vaccines and sterilizing immunity. I have no problem with the concept…
Eben writes: Dear Dr. Griffin, I am a longtime listener to COVID clinical updates and know that you have already done some episodes related to pericarditis in kids after SARS-CoV-2 infections. I was wondering if…
Vincent and Brianne review the need to better understand T cell responses to SARS-CoV-2 infection to better inform public health decisions, and how IL-1 and IL-1ra are important regulators of the inflammatory response to RNA vaccines.
For the final episode of 2021, TWiV reviews an experimental infectious attenuated Lassa fever vaccine based on a codon-deoptimized glycoprotein gene, and SARS-CoV-2 infection of free-ranging white-tailed deer.
Karen writes: Referencing TWIV 776. Your insurance company will not want to pay an additional administrative fee for a vaccine “top-off” not FDA approved. Expect a claim denial if your J&J was run through your…
Sarah writes: Dear TWIV team, It has been a tough year for anyone who thinks of Public Health. I suppose if you dismiss Public Health out of hand, maybe it has been a good year…
The Hosts of TWiV
Vincent Racaniello, Ph.D.
Brianne Barker, Ph.D.
Rich Condit, Ph.D.
Alan Dove, Ph.D.
Daniel Griffin, M.D.,
Ph.D., CTropMed CTH
Angela Mingarelli, DVM
Jolene Ramsey, Ph.D.
Kathy Spindler, Ph.D.