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CNN News Briefing
One Thing: Under RFK Jr.'s HHS, Who Decides the Facts?

CNN News Briefing

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2025 19:39


US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s announcement that the Covid-19 vaccine will no longer be recommended for healthy children and pregnant women has sparked concern among many health experts. We hear from one of them who thinks this is just the latest in a line of moves that could undermine trust in science.  Guest: Dr. Paul Offit, director of the Vaccine Education Center at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia  Have a question about the news? Have a story you think we should cover? Call us at 202-240-2895.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BioSpace
Eroding Immunity: Vaccine Hesitancy and Cynicism

BioSpace

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 28:11


Paul Offit, MD, Director of the Vaccine Education Center at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the Maurice R. Hilleman Professor of Vaccinology, Professor of Pediatrics at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, identifies himself as a "vaccine skeptic"–someone who demands data and evidence–which he believes is the appropriate stance for medical professionals and regulators.After the Cutter incident in 1955, which resulted in 250 cases of polio caused by batches of polio vaccine containing live polio virus given to the public, the FDA took up this mantle in evaluating vaccines. He warns that public discourse has moved dangerously past healthy skepticism into harmful cynicism, particularly through conspiracy theorists who dismiss scientific evidence by claiming researchers are "in the pocket of Big Pharma." This cynicism threatens public health as vaccine-preventable diseases like measles and pertussis are re-emerging due to declining vaccination rates, with polio potentially following if immunization continues to decrease.Host⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lori Ellis⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Head of Insights, BioSpaceGuestsPaul Offit, MD, Director of the Vaccine Education Center, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia; Maurice R. Hilleman Professor of Vaccinology and a Professor of Pediatrics, Perelman School of Medicine, University of PennsylvaniaDisclaimer: The views expressed in this discussion by guests are their own and do not represent those of their organizations.

Ask Dr Jessica
Ep 180: Part 1: Navigating Vaccine Hesitancy with Dr Paul Offit

Ask Dr Jessica

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 21:59 Transcription Available


Send us a textIn this conversation, Dr. Paul Offit and pediatrician Jessica Hochman discuss the importance of vaccinations, the challenges of vaccine hesitancy among parents, and the need for nuanced conversations in public health. They explore the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on public trust, and the science behind vaccination schedules. The discussion emphasizes the importance of understanding parental concerns while advocating for the safety and efficacy of vaccines. About Paul A. Offit, MD!Paul A. Offit, MD, is Director of the Vaccine Education Center and professor of pediatrics in the Division of Infectious Diseases at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. He is the Maurice R. Hilleman Professor of Vaccinology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.Dr. Offit is an internationally recognized expert in the fields of virology and immunology, and was a member of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. He is a member of the Food and Drug Administration Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee, and a founding advisory board member of the Autism Science Foundation and the Foundation for Vaccine Research, a member of the Institute of Medicine and co-editor of the foremost vaccine text, Vaccines.He is a recipient of many awards including the J. Edmund Bradley Prize for Excellence in Pediatrics from the University of Maryland Medical School, the Young Investigator Award in Vaccine Development from the Infectious Disease Society of America, a Research Career Development Award from the National Institutes of Health, and the Sabin Vaccine Institute Gold Medal.Dr. Offit has published more than 160 papers in medical and scientific journals in the areas of rotavirus-specific immune responses and vaccine safety. He is also the co-inventor of the rotavirus vaccine, RotaTeq, recommended for universal use in infants by the CDC. For this achievement, Dr. Offit received the Luigi Mastroianni and William Osler Awards from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, the Charles Mérieux Award from the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases, and he was honored by Bill and Melinda Gates during the launch of their Foundation's Living Proof Project for global health.In 2009, Dr. Offit received the President's Certificate for Outstanding Service from the American Academy of Pediatrics. In 2011, he received the Humanitarian of the Year Award from the BiologicDr Jessica Hochman is a board certified pediatrician, mom to three children, and she is very passionate about the health and well being of children. Most of her educational videos are targeted towards general pediatric topics and presented in an easy to understand manner. For more content from Dr Jessica Hochman:Instagram: @AskDrJessicaYouTube channel: Ask Dr JessicaWebsite: www.askdrjessicamd.com-For a plant-based, USDA Organic certified vitamin supplement, check out : Llama Naturals Vitamin and use discount code: DRJESSICA20-To test your child's microbiome and get recommendations, check out: Tiny Health using code: DRJESSICA Do you have a future topic you'd like Dr Jessica Hochman to discuss? Email Dr Jessica Hochman askdrjessicamd@gmail.com.The information presented in Ask Dr Jessica is for general educational purposes only. She does not diagnose medical conditions or formulate treatment plans for specific individuals. If you have a concern about your child's health, be sure to call your child's health care provider.

KPFA - CounterSpin
Paul Offit on RFK Jr. and Measles / Jessica González on Trump's FCC

KPFA - CounterSpin

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2025 29:58


This week on CounterSpin: When Robert Kennedy Jr. was just a famously named man about town, we heard about how he dumped a bear carcass in Central Park for fun, believes that children's gender is shaped by chemicals in the water, and asserts that Covid-19 was “targeted to attack Caucasians and Black people,” while leaving “Ashkenazi Jews and Chinese” immune. But once you become RFK Jr., secretary of health and human services in a White House whose anger must not be drawn, those previously unacceptable ideas become, as a recent New York Times piece has it, “unorthodox.” Kennedy's unorthodox ideas may get us all killed while media whistle. We hear from Dr. Paul Offit, director of the Vaccine Education Center at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, about that. For many years, social justice advocates rather discounted the Federal Communications Commission. Unlike the Federal Trade Commission or the Food and Drug Administration, whose actions had visible impacts on your life, the FCC didn't seem like a player. That changed over recent years, as we've seen the role the federal government plays in regulating the power of media corporations to control the flow of information. As the late, great media scholar Bob McChesney explained, “When the government grants free monopoly rights to TV spectrum … it is not setting the terms of competition; it is picking the winner.” We'll talk about the FCC under Trump with Jessica González, co-CEO of the group McChesney co-founded, Free Press.     The post Paul Offit on RFK Jr. and Measles / Jessica González on Trump's FCC appeared first on KPFA.

The Brian Lehrer Show
Science and Rising Autism Rates

The Brian Lehrer Show

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 19:19


Autism rates are rising but Paul Offit, MD, director of the Vaccine Education Center and an attending physician in the Division of Infectious Diseases at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the author of Autism's False Prophets (Columbia University Press, 2008) and most recently Tell Me When It's Over: And Insider's Guide to Deciphering COVID Myths and Navigating Our Post-Pandemic World (National Geographic, 2024), says scientists have already debunked theories linking the rise to childhood vaccinations.

PBS NewsHour - Segments
Health officials concerned as FDA cancels meeting to update flu vaccines

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2025 10:47


The FDA canceled a critical meeting of flu vaccine experts where officials decide which strains to target in the next vaccine. It comes amid one of the worst flu seasons in 15 years, according to the CDC. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Dr. Paul Offit, one of the FDA committee advisors and director of the Vaccine Education Center at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Health
Health officials concerned as FDA cancels meeting to update flu vaccines

PBS NewsHour - Health

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2025 10:47


The FDA canceled a critical meeting of flu vaccine experts where officials decide which strains to target in the next vaccine. It comes amid one of the worst flu seasons in 15 years, according to the CDC. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Dr. Paul Offit, one of the FDA committee advisors and director of the Vaccine Education Center at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Can We Please Talk?
The sky above, the politics below..

Can We Please Talk?

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 49:35


Mike & Nick on the recent plane crashes in Washington D.C., involving an American Airlines regional jet & a military helicopter near Reagan Airport, and the crash of a Learjet in Philadelphia, PA, then later, Director of the Vaccine Education Center at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia & author of ''Bad Advice: Why Celebrities, Politicians and Activists aren't your best source of health information', Dr. Paul Offit joins Mike to discuss the potential confirmation of RFK Jr to lead Health and Human Services.Can We Please Talk? is presented as always by Fresh Roasted Coffee - Have a cup of the best tasting coffee that gets Mike & Nick through breaking down the latest in news & politics!  Visit our link - https://lddy.no/1hvgr & use our promo code CANWEPLEASEGET20 for 20% off your first purchase.And by SeatGeek.  NBA crazy trades, NHL in full swing, MLB around the corner, concerts, you name it, SeatGeek has the tickets! Go to seatgeek.com or download the SeatGeek app and use Mike & Nick's promo code CANWEPLEASETALK at checkout to get $20 off that ticket purchase!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tradeoffs
The Powerful Vaccine Committee RFK Jr. Could Soon Control

Tradeoffs

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2025 19:47


If the Senate confirms Robert F. Kennedy Jr. — a vaccine skeptic — to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, he would control a powerful group of federal vaccine advisors.Guests:Ron Balajadia, Hawaii Department of Health immunization branch chiefDorit Reiss, University of California, San Francisco, professor of public health law Dr. Sarah Long, former member of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices and Drexel University, professor of pediatric infectious diseaseDr. Paul Offit, director of the Vaccine Education Center at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.Richard Hughes IV, attorney with Epstein Becker Green Per Fischer, CEO, MinervaXLearn more and read a full transcript on our website.Want more Tradeoffs? Sign up for our free weekly newsletter featuring the latest health policy research and news.Support this type of journalism today, with a gift. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PBS NewsHour - Segments
Vaccine specialist argues RFK Jr. would make them less accessible

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 4:29


Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. faced tough questions over vaccine skepticism and Medicaid reform at his confirmation hearing to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Dr. Paul Offit, director of the Vaccine Education Center at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Politics
Vaccine specialist argues RFK Jr. would make them less accessible

PBS NewsHour - Politics

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 4:29


Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. faced tough questions over vaccine skepticism and Medicaid reform at his confirmation hearing to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Dr. Paul Offit, director of the Vaccine Education Center at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

On Medical Grounds
Dr. Paul Offit - Polio Confidential: Stories from Those Who Lived It, The Continued Path Toward Prevention (Part 1)

On Medical Grounds

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2024 28:05 Transcription Available


Today is part one of Polio Confidential: Stories from Those Who Lived It, The Continued Path Toward Prevention. Today we are speaking with Dr. Paul Offit about the history of polio, the polio vaccine, and the rise of the modern anti-vaccine movement. Dr. Offit is a professor of pediatrics and attending physician at the Division of Infectious Diseases at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. As director of the Vaccine Education Center at that institution, he is an internationally recognized expert in the fields of virology and immunology. Dr. Offit is a member of the FDA Vaccine Advisory Committee. (00:17) Introduction(01:54) Dr. Offit's friendship with Maurice Hilleman(03:28) Why write?(04:35) How does FDA and CDC decide a vaccine isn't safe?(05:45) A bit of polio history and Dr. Offit's memories of growing up before the polio vaccine(07:19) How as U.S. society different from today with regards to vaccines?(08:55) The Cutter Incident(10:32) How would the Cutter Incident be different now?(11:12) What was the birth of the modern anti-vaccine movement?(13:06) What motivates anti-vaxxers?(14:23) What is the current status of polio?(17:01) Is polio dangerous today?(17:50) Have we forgotten polio?(18:40) Should we be afraid of the incoming administration?(19:45) How much can a political administration control vaccine approval and recommendations?(20:52) If you have already had the polio vaccine, do you need a booster?(21:11) What does Dr. Offit recommend telling a parent or patient who is vaccine-hesitant?(22:05) What could we have done differently with COVID and COVID vaccines?(25:00) What should we do now to promote vaccines and vaccine safety?(25:35) What is Dr. Offit up to next?For more from Dr. Offit, please see his website: https://www.paul-offit.com/Books: https://www.paul-offit.com/recent-booksShot in the Arm documentary: https://www.paul-offit.com/general-9Newsletter: https://pauloffit.substack.com/Visit us at OnMedicalGrounds.com for more podcasts or download our app! You can subscribe through your podcast platform, our website, or follow us on social media for podcast updates and medical news. Some of our podcasts offer FREE CME/CE credits.LinkTreeBlueSkyLinkedInInstagram

The Two-Minute Briefing
Is Joe Biden threatening World War Three?

The Two-Minute Briefing

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2024 41:52


Allowing Ukraine to strike targets in Russia with US-supplied missiles has enraged the KremlinKamal and Gordon Rayner are joined by Ukraine: The Latest presenters Dom Nicholls and Francis Dearnley to ask why, with 63 days left in office, Biden has taken a decision that risks significantly escalating the conflict in Ukraine - particularly when his successor has already vowed to scale back support for Ukraine.Plus, with Donald Trump having made a litany of controversial nominations for his cabinet, they speak to Paul Offit - Director of the Vaccine Education Center - about his pick for health, the vaccine skeptic Robert F Kennedy Jr.Producers: Georgia Coan and Lilian Fawcett Senior Producer: John CadiganExecutive Producer: Louisa WellsProduction Co-ordinator: Ryan GudgeVideo Editor: Luke GoodsallStudio Operator: Meghan SearleSocial Media Producer: Niamh WalshOriginal music by Goss Studio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rejuvenaging with Dr. Ron Kaiser
Encore Présentation Navigating Our Post-Pandemic World: An Insightful Conversation with Dr. Paul Offit

Rejuvenaging with Dr. Ron Kaiser

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2024 46:13


In this encore episode of Rejuvenaging best podcast of 2024, Dr. Ron Kaiser had the privilege of hosting Dr. Paul Offit, a renowned expert in the field of vaccinology and an influential voice in the discussion on vaccines and COVID-19. Dr. Offit, the director of the Vaccine Education Center at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and a professor at the University of Pennsylvania, shared his personal journey, insights into the development and impact of COVID-19 vaccines, and the challenges of confronting vaccine misinformation.Dr. Offit discussed his early life experiences, including a challenging time in a polio ward, which served as motivation for his career in pediatrics and infectious diseases. He highlighted the significance of the COVID-19 vaccines, particularly the mRNA vaccines, as a pivotal scientific achievement in combating the pandemic. Despite the success of these vaccines, Dr. Offit expressed concern over the politicization of vaccine discourse and the rise of vaccine hesitancy, emphasizing the importance of science-based decision-making.The conversation also covered the current state of COVID-19, including the emergence of variants and the concept of long COVID. Dr. Offit provided practical advice on managing risk and protecting vulnerable populations. He stressed the need for continued vigilance and adaptation in our approach to COVID-19, predicting that the virus would become endemic, with periodic surges in cases.Additionally, Dr. Offit introduced his upcoming book, Tell Me When It's Over," offering an insider's perspective on deciphering COVID myths and navigating our post-pandemic world. He explained his motivations for writing the book and the value it provides in understanding the complexities of the pandemic response.Listeners were encouraged to access Dr. Offit's wealth of knowledge through his website, substack, and, most importantly, his new book, available on Amazon and other platforms. Dr. Ron wrapped up the episode by highlighting the importance of staying informed, staying positive, and staying safe in the ongoing battle against COVID-19.This episode serves as a critical reminder of the importance of science, the effectiveness of vaccines, and the need for collective action in addressing public health challenges.More info on Dr. Paul OffitLink to purchase book on Amazonhttps://www.amazon.com/Tell-When-Its-Over-Post-Pandemic/dp/1426223668/ref=sr_1_1?crid=4P0GJY2NW7SM&keywords=tell+me+when+it%27s+over+paul+offit&qid=1706641412&sprefix=tell+me+when+it%27s+over+paul+offit%2Caps%2C147&sr=8-1&asin=1426223668&revisionId=&format=4&depth=1Websitehttps://www.paul-offit.com/blank-pageSubstackpauloffit@substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Talk Nerdy with Cara Santa Maria
You Bet Your Life w/ Paul Offit

Talk Nerdy with Cara Santa Maria

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2024 55:56


In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by Dr. Paul A. Offit, MD. He is the director of the Vaccine Education Center, an attending physician in the Division of Infectious Diseases at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, and a professor of pediatrics at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. We discuss his 2021 book, “You Bet Your Life: From Blood Transfusions to Mass Vaccinations—The Long and Risky History of Medical Innovations.” Follow Paul: @DrPaulOffit

The Doctor's Art
To Create a Vaccine (with Dr. Paul Offit)

The Doctor's Art

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2024 57:07


Rotavirus, a highly contagious virus that causes severe diarrhea and vomiting, used to kill more than half a million children annually. But the introduction of the rotavirus vaccine has slashed that number dramatically, saving hundreds of thousands of lives each year. Joining us in this episode is Paul Offit, MD, a co-inventor of one of the two most widely used rotavirus vaccines worldwide. Dr. Offit is a professor of pediatrics and vaccinology at the University of Pennsylvania and director of the Vaccine Education Center at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. A leading world expert on vaccines, he served on the FDA Vaccine Advisory Committee during the COVID-19 pandemic. He is the author of more than 15 books, most recently Tell Me When It's Over: An Insider's Guide to Deciphering Covid Myths and Navigating our Post-Pandemic World (2024). Over the course of our conversation, Dr. Offit shares what drew him to pediatrics, how he developed a vaccine that now saves hundreds of kids every day, the stringent process by which new medications are approved, the origins of vaccine hesitancy. Why public health communication failed during the COVID-19 pandemic, what we can do to restore public trust in medicine, and more.In this episode, you'll hear about: 2:24 - The harrowing experience Dr. Offit endured as a young child that inspired him to a seek a career in pediatrics6:40 - How Dr. Offit's research led to a successful rotavirus vaccine in 2006 10:46 - A brief history of vaccines16:40 - Why Dr. Offit chose to become a public advocate for vaccines 20:14 - Why vaccines have garnered such intense backlash from large proportions of the public 26:44 - Factors that have led to an erosion of trust in public health over the past four years33:01 - What Dr. Offit means when he talks about “following the science”40:35 - How public health officials can speak about scientific knowledge in a way that acknowledges uncertainty47:37 - The future of vaccines mandates in our society 54:16 - Dr. Offit's advice for building trust with skeptical parents Dr. Paul Offit is the author of 13 books, including Tell Me When It's Over: An Insider's Guide to Deciphering Covid Myths and Navigating our Post-Pandemic World (2024).Dr. Offit can be found on Twitter/X at @DrPaulOffit.Visit our website www.TheDoctorsArt.com where you can find transcripts of all episodes.If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and review our show, available for free on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. If you know of a doctor, patient, or anyone working in health care who would love to explore meaning in medicine with us on the show, feel free to leave a suggestion in the comments or send an email to info@thedoctorsart.com.Copyright The Doctor's Art Podcast 2024

WILDsound: The Film Podcast
EP 1177 - Filmmaker Donald Rayne Mitchell (MARION GRUBER: PREPAREDNESS IS PREVENTION)

WILDsound: The Film Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2024


MARION GRUBER: PREPAREDNESS IS PREVENTION, 30min. USA Directed by Donald Rayne Mitchell Dr. Marion Gruber is a world-renowned expert in vaccine development, regulation, and licensure. She worked at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for many years, serving as the director of the Office of Vaccines Research & Review (OVRR) from 2012-2021. In this short film, Dr. Gruber and several of her colleagues describe their efforts to ensure that life-saving vaccines were available during some of the most recent and well-known public health emergencies and why preparing for the next infectious disease threat is critical. https://hillemanfilm.com/marion-gruber Get to know the filmmaker: In collaboration with the Vaccine Education Center at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, I helped to create the educational initiative we call the Vaccine Makers Project (VMP). The VMP is made up of K-12 curricula which are supported by a variety of films and animations, the feature documentary, HILLEMAN among them. From the beginning, one of our goals with the project has been to put a human face to the science of vaccines. There's a lot of noise out there around vaccine science but at the heart of the conversation are people that, in many cases, have dedicated their lives to protecting their fellow human beings through the prevention of disease. Marion Gruber is one of those people and her inspiring career is what motivated us to make this film. You can sign up for the 7 day free trial at www.wildsound.ca (available on your streaming services and APPS). There is a DAILY film festival to watch, plus a selection of award winning films on the platform. Then it's only $3.99 per month. Subscribe to the podcast: https://twitter.com/wildsoundpod https://www.instagram.com/wildsoundpod/ https://www.facebook.com/wildsoundpod

The Checkup with Doctor Mike
The Uncomfortable Truth Of What Really Happened With COVID | Dr. Paul Offit

The Checkup with Doctor Mike

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2024 114:18


Dr. Paul Offit is the Director of the Vaccine Education Center at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and a member of the FDA Vaccine Advisory Committee. He's also the author of a new book called "Tell Me When It's Over" that audits the United States' response during the COVID-19 pandemic. His unbiased and expert point of view is essential to help us understand what mistakes were made, by both the Trump and Biden administrations, so we can be better prepared for disasters in the future. Buy Dr. Offit's book here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/739432/tell-me-when-its-over-by-paul-a-offit-md/ Subscribe to Dr. Offit's substack here: https://pauloffit.substack.com/ 00:00 Intro 01:20 Not Trusting Our Institutions 11:33 Boosters 23:16 Supreme Court / “Shutdowns” 35:20 Trump's Mistakes 38:22 Biden's Mistakes 41:29 Myocarditis 46:10 Gurus and Confidence 49:50 Inaccurate Reporting 52:22 Disinformation Dozen 1:06:30 Debates On Social Media 1:16:50 Strep Throat 1:22:48 RFK Jr. 1:36:49 Lab Leak Theory 1:45:00 The Future 1:47:25 Long COVID / Paxlovid Executive Producer and Host: Doctor Mike Varshavski Produced by Dan Owens and Sam Bowers Art by Caroline Weigum

Finding Genius Podcast
COVID-19 Vaccinations: How To Navigate Scientific Myths In A Post-Pandemic World

Finding Genius Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2024 24:37


Dr. Paul Offit returns to the program to discuss his latest book, Tell Me When It's Over: An Insider's Guide to Deciphering Covid Myths and Navigating Our Post-Pandemic World. Dr. Offit is the Director of the Vaccine Education Center and an attending physician in the Division of Infectious Diseases at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. He is also an internationally recognized expert in the fields of virology and immunology and was a member of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.  Tell Me When It's Over is a definitive guide that helps readers find new solutions to navigating the “new normal”. Brimming with pragmatic analysis and sensible advice, this book provides fact-based information in a world where science is highly politicized – and polarizing… In this episode, we cover: What inspired Dr. Offit's latest book. How to spot helpful versus misleading information surrounding the global pandemic.  Whether or not the early clinical trials of the COVID-19 vaccines were misleading.  The four groups of individuals who are at high risk of contracting serious illnesses. To learn more about Dr. Offit and his work, click here now! Take advantage of a 5% discount on Ekster accessories by using the code FINDINGGENIUS. Enhance your style and functionality with premium accessories. Visit bit.ly/3uiVX9R to explore latest collection. Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/30PvU9

Science Salon
mRNA Vaccines, Mask Mandates, and the COVID-19 Response (Paul Offit)

Science Salon

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2024 73:29


As a member of the FDA Vaccine Advisory Committee and a former member of the Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices to the CDC, Dr. Paul Offit has been in the room for the creation of policies that have affected hundreds of millions of people. Four years after the outbreak of COVID-19, he reflects on our response to the pandemic: what went well and what didn't. Shermer and Offit discuss: mRNA vaccines • loss of trust in medical and scientific institutions • overall assessment of what went right and wrong • mandates vs. recommendations • economic costs • lab leak hypothesis vs. zoonomic hypothesis • debating anti-vaxxers • treatments • high risk vs. low risk groups Paul Offit is the Director of the Vaccine Education Center at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and Professor of Vaccinology and Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Pennsylvania. Offit has published more than 170 papers in medical and scientific journals in the areas of rotavirus-specific immune responses and vaccine safety. He is also the co-inventor of the rotavirus vaccine, RotaTeq, recommended for universal use in infants by the CDC and WHO.

Rejuvenaging with Dr. Ron Kaiser
Navigating Our Post-Pandemic World: An Insightful Conversation with Dr. Paul Offit

Rejuvenaging with Dr. Ron Kaiser

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2024 45:00


In this enlightening episode of "REJUVENAGING with Dr. Ron Kaiser," Dr. Ron had the privilege of hosting Dr. Paul Offit, a renowned expert in the field of vaccinology and an influential voice in the discussion on vaccines and COVID-19. Dr. Offit, the director of the Vaccine Education Center at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and a professor at the University of Pennsylvania, shared his personal journey, insights into the development and impact of COVID-19 vaccines, and the challenges of confronting vaccine misinformation.Dr. Offit discussed his early life experiences, including a challenging time in a polio ward, which served as motivation for his career in pediatrics and infectious diseases. He highlighted the significance of the COVID-19 vaccines, particularly the mRNA vaccines, as a pivotal scientific achievement in combating the pandemic. Despite the success of these vaccines, Dr. Offit expressed concern over the politicization of vaccine discourse and the rise of vaccine hesitancy, emphasizing the importance of science-based decision-making.The conversation also covered the current state of COVID-19, including the emergence of variants and the concept of long COVID. Dr. Offit provided practical advice on managing risk and protecting vulnerable populations. He stressed the need for continued vigilance and adaptation in our approach to COVID-19, predicting that the virus would become endemic, with periodic surges in cases.Additionally, Dr. Offit introduced his upcoming book, Tell Me When It's Over," offering an insider's perspective on deciphering COVID myths and navigating our post-pandemic world. He explained his motivations for writing the book and the value it provides in understanding the complexities of the pandemic response.Listeners were encouraged to access Dr. Offit's wealth of knowledge through his website, substack, and, most importantly, his new book, available on Amazon and other platforms. Dr. Ron wrapped up the episode by highlighting the importance of staying informed, staying positive, and staying safe in the ongoing battle against COVID-19.This episode serves as a critical reminder of the importance of science, the effectiveness of vaccines, and the need for collective action in addressing public health challenges.More info on Dr. Paul OffitLink to purchase book on Amazonhttps://www.amazon.com/Tell-When-Its-Over-Post-Pandemic/dp/1426223668/ref=sr_1_1?crid=4P0GJY2NW7SM&keywords=tell+me+when+it%27s+over+paul+offit&qid=1706641412&sprefix=tell+me+when+it%27s+over+paul+offit%2Caps%2C147&sr=8-1&asin=1426223668&revisionId=&format=4&depth=1Websitehttps://www.paul-offit.com/blank-pageSubstackpauloffit@substack.comFor more information:https://www.drron-kaiser.comPurchase his course:https://www.drron-kaiser.com/winning-in-overtime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Charting Pediatrics
Critical Vaccine Communication: How Do We Shift Immunization Hesitancy?

Charting Pediatrics

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2023 28:46


Vaccines are so successful that many people have never seen the diseases they prevent, resulting in misperceptions that vaccines are not needed. While anti-vaccination sentiment and misinformation increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, about 88% of Americans still say they feel the overall benefits of childhood vaccines outweigh the risks. Communicating vaccine science to the public is even more crucial than in times past. It's up to our doctors and medical experts to relay factual information that is backed by science and supported by research. Without receiving proper vaccinations, preventable diseases will keep recurring. In today's episode, we are joined by Paul Offit, MD, whose path toward infectious disease prevention started at the young age of 5 when a failed foot operation landed him in a hospital in suburban Baltimore for nearly six weeks. “If you're in a chronic care facility in the mid 1950s, because I was born in 1951, you're in a polio ward. So, I remember that,” Dr. Offit says. Now Dr. Offit is a professor of vaccinology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. He is an attending physician in the division of infectious diseases at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, as well as the director of the Vaccine Education Center. “I think the scars of our childhood invariably become the passions of our adulthood. I think it's the reason I became a doctor, I think it's the reason my first book was about polio and the polio vaccine, I think it's why I went into infectious diseases,” Dr. Offit says. This episode was recorded at the 2023 American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference and Exhibition in Washington, DC. Some highlights from the episode include:  Reasons why people have become so hesitant about vaccines Some of the biggest misconceptions and stigmas around vaccine science Why we need more societal trust in vaccines The role of mRNA How we can use communication to better our future For more information on Children's Colorado, visit: childrenscolorado.org  

Primary Care Perspectives
Primary Care Perspectives: Episode 155 - Vaccine Hesitancy

Primary Care Perspectives

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2023 17:43


If there's one lesson the COVID pandemic taught us, it is that public health lives on a local level — and in order to learn from the community, we must listen to the individual. Angela K. Shen, ScD, MPH, Visiting Research Scientist at the Vaccine Education Center at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, addresses growing concerns over vaccines and how physicians can help not only ease the worries of parents but also rebuild trust amidst the spread of misinformation; and more. This podcast is for general informational and educational purposes only and is not to be considered as medical advice for any particular patient. Clinicians must rely on their own informed clinical judgment in making recommendations to their patients. ©2023 by Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, all rights reserved.

The Pediatric Lounge
Cough, Colds, Cancer, and Chickens with Dr. Paul Offit, MD

The Pediatric Lounge

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2023 92:48 Transcription Available


Dr. Paul Offit is a pediatrician specializing in infectious diseases and an expert on vaccines, immunology, and virology. He is the co-inventor of a rotavirus vaccine, credited with saving hundreds of lives daily. Offit is the Maurice R. Hilleman professor of vaccinology, professor of pediatrics at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, and director of The Vaccine Education Center at  Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). Offit is currently a member of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) working group on vaccines.Support the show

The Short Coat
Dr. Paul Offit Continues The Fight Against Vaccine Misinformation

The Short Coat

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2023 56:12


Meet one doctor working to counter once-fringe anti-vax conspiracy theorists. M2 Jeff Goddard invited internationally-renowned virology and immunology expert Dr. Paul Offit on the show to talk about his lifelong struggle to fight vaccine misinformation. MD/PhD Students Riley Behan-Bush, and Madi Wahlen join Jeff to talk with Dr. Offit about his work educating politicians and policy-makers (as well as battling anti-vaxxers like 2024 presidential candidate RFK, Jr.) and with the Vaccine Education Center at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. One thing is for certain: though fear and doubt about vaccines have existed since the first smallpox vaccine, in the age of social media educating the public about vaccines and science hasn't gotten any easier. More about our guest: Website: PaulOffit.com Substack newsletter: Beyond the Noise

1A
In Good Health: COVID's Summer Surge

1A

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2023 30:21


COVID is surging across the globe for the fourth consecutive summer. In the United States, the latest tracking data from the CDC shows a 12 percent rise in hospitalizations due to the virus.Dr. Paul Offit is the director of the Vaccine Education Center at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. He's also on the FDA Vaccine Advisory Panel.He says the rise in COVID cases due to summer travel is expected. The severity of illness for most people is very low relative to previous summers.In the latest installment of In Good Health, we learn about the slate of new vaccines coming out in this fall for the flu, COVID, and RSV and explore how prepared the United States is for future pandemics.Want to support 1A? Give to your local public radio station and subscribe to this podcast. Have questions? Find out how to connect with us by visiting our website.

Autism Confidential
Episode #043 - Battling the Vaccine-Autism Myth, with Paul Offit, MD

Autism Confidential

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2023 35:33


The vaccine-autism myth is rearing its head again, particularly via statements by Democratic presidential candidate Robert F Kennedy, Jr., so it's never been more important to set the record straight about something that by now should be abundantly clear: vaccines do not cause autism. We are delighted to feature Dr. Paul Offit, an internationally recognized expert in the fields of virology and immunology. He serves as director of the Vaccine Education Center and physician in the division of infectious diseases at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Among other things, we discuss:—The extremely rare (actual) risks of childhood vaccinations—Mercury and aluminum in vaccines do not cause autism—The immune response to vaccines does not cause autism—The fraud that gave rise to the vaccine-autism myth in the first place—The lack of biologically plausible mechanisms linking vaccines to autism—There's no evidence in epidemiology for a link between vaccinations and autism—How we've become complacent about the risks of devastating infectious diseasesThis podcast is sponsored by:National Council on Severe Autism NCSAutism.orgAutism Confidential podcast AutismConfidential.org

JOWMA (Jewish Orthodox Women's Medical Association) Podcast
You Bet Your Life! with Paul Offit, MD

JOWMA (Jewish Orthodox Women's Medical Association) Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2023 42:11


Paul A. Offit, MD, is Director of the Vaccine Education Center and professor of pediatrics in the Division of Infectious Diseases at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. He is the Maurice R. Hilleman Professor of Vaccinology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Offit is an internationally recognized expert in the fields of virology and immunology, and was a member of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. He is a member of the Food and Drug Administration Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee, and a founding advisory board member of the Autism Science Foundation and the Foundation for Vaccine Research, a member of the Institute of Medicine and co-editor of the foremost vaccine text, Vaccines. He is a recipient of many awards including the J. Edmund Bradley Prize for Excellence in Pediatrics from the University of Maryland Medical School, the Young Investigator Award in Vaccine Development from the Infectious Disease Society of America, a Research Career Development Award from the National Institutes of Health, and the Sabin Vaccine Institute Gold Medal. Dr. Offit has published more than 150 papers in medical and scientific journals in the areas of rotavirus-specific immune responses and vaccine safety. He is also the co-inventor of the rotavirus vaccine, RotaTeq®, recommended for universal use in infants by the CDC. For this achievement, Dr. Offit received the Luigi Mastroianni and William Osler Awards from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, the Charles Mérieux Award from the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases, and was honored by Bill and Melinda Gates during the launch of their Foundation's Living Proof Project for global health. Read Dr. Offit's complete bio here: https://www.chop.edu/doctors/offit-paul-a _______________________________________________________ JOWMA Podcast | Ep. 1 How to Fool Yourself Less Often: Medical Decision Making for Regular People https://anchor.fm/jowma/episodes/Ep--1-How-to-Fool-Yourself-Less-Often-Medical-Decision-Making-for-Regular-People-eav2pu _______________________________________________________ Become a JOWMA Member! www.jowma.org  Follow us on Instagram! www.instagram.com/JOWMA_org  Follow us on Twitter! www.twitter.com/JOWMA_med  Follow us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/JOWMAorg/ Stay up-to-date with JOWMA news! Sign up for the JOWMA newsletter! https://jowma.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=9b4e9beb287874f9dc7f80289&id=ea3ef44644&mc_cid=dfb442d2a7&mc_eid=e9eee6e41e

The Pediatric Lounge
The Cutter Incident and Rheumatic Heat Disease , The Price Children Paid Dr. Paul Offit MD

The Pediatric Lounge

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2023 68:31 Transcription Available


 Paul Allan Offit is an American pediatrician specializing in infectious diseases, vaccines, immunology, and virology. He is the co-inventor of a rotavirus vaccine. Offit is the Maurice R. Hilleman Professor of Vaccinology, professor of pediatrics at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, former chief of the Division of Infectious Diseases (1992–2014), and the director of the Vaccine Education Center at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. He has been a member of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices Dr. Offit is a board member of Every Child By Two and a Founding Board Member of the Autism Science Foundation (ASF).[Dr. Offit shares his stories as a child in Baltimore with Polio and Dr. Markowitz one of three researchers who studied Group A Strep ( Drs. Denis and Wannamaker ).  With the help of the "quiet heroes" polio and Rheumatic Heart Disease are no longer a disease of children or pediatrics. But many children gave the ultimate sacrifice when they did not receive the vaccine or penicillin in the clinical trials and died from the disease. Such is the nature of medical innovation.   All Business. No Boundaries.Welcome to All Business. No Boundaries, a collection of supply chain stories by DHL...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify The Brave MarketerBrands are navigating the new Web3 and marketing in the metaverseListen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyPlease subscribe to our podcast on apple or amazon and give us a great review. You can make suggestions for guests and topics on our website below. Thanks for listening. Follow us on social media YouTube, Instagram, WebPage The Pediatric Lounge - A Podcast taking you behind the door of the Physician's Lounge to get a deeper insight into what docs are talking about today, from the clinically profound to the wonderfully routine...and everything in between. The conversations are not intended as medical advice and the opinions expressed are solely those of the host and guest.

Portable Practical Pediatrics
Dr. M's Women and Children First Podcast #39 Paul Offit, MD – Latest Information of Vaccines for Covid and Children

Portable Practical Pediatrics

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2023 63:05


Dr. Paul A. Offit is Director of the Vaccine Education Center and professor of pediatrics in the Division of Infectious Diseases at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. He is the Maurice R. Hilleman Professor of Vaccinology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Offit is an internationally recognized expert in the fields of virology and immunology, and was a member of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. He is a member of the Food and Drug Administration Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee, a member of the Institute of Medicine and co-editor of the foremost vaccine text, Vaccines. He is a scientist, a skeptic, a thinker and an individual deeply passionate about children's health. This week we sit down again to discuss the latest with Covid, vaccines and children's health as new data has prompted a new discussion. I hope that you enjoy my latest conversation with Dr. Offit,   Dr. M

Roy Green Show
Roy Green Show Podcast, Jan, 15: Pierre Poilievre, Challenging Justin Trudeau. – Fmr Liberal MPs on Trudeau as PM. – Dr. Neil Rau on US Vaccine Specialist's View on Boosters. – Dan Arnold on why 83% of Canadians Believe we are in a Recession.

Roy Green Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2023 47:53


Today's podcast: Pierre Poilievre, leader of the Conservative Party of Canada joins us for a question and answer segment on the economy, bail reform and justice, carbon taxes, Poilievre's public challenges of the use of McKinsey as a consultant firm by the Liberals and paying the firm $66 million Poilievre being challenged and criticized for speaking to the Winnipeg-based Frontier Centre for Public Policy think tank which has openly questioned the negative impact of residential schools on Indigenous children and communities. Guest: Pierre Poilievre. CPC leader. Former federal Minister of Finance Bill Morneau in his Where to From Here book is highly critical of Justin Trudeau as prime minister and joins the expanding ranks of previously high ranking Liberal MPs/cabinet ministers disillusioned with Trudeau. Morneau writes "Soon after the election (2015) I came to realize that while his performance skills were superb, his management and interpersonal communication abilities were sorely lacking," adding that advice from his department on directing spending related to COVID-19 was "basically disregarded in favour of winning a popularity contest."  We speak with two former Liberal MPs with direct knowledge of Justin Trudeau. Guests: Celina Caesar-Chavannes, former Liberal MP for Whitby, Ontario and parliamentary secretary to the prime minister. Book: Can You Hear Me Now? & Michelle Simson. Former Liberal MP, Scarborough Southwest, Ontario and parliamentary seatmate to Justin Trudeau NBC News is reporting a key advisor to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's vaccine panel is questioning whether more Covid booster shots are necessary for healthy, younger people. Dr. Paul Offit is a pediatrician and director of the Vaccine Education Center at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia who wrote in the New England Journal of Medicine that evidence supporting new versions of the booster shots for the Omicron variant which were authorized by the FDA in August is "underwhelming." Guest: Dr. Neil Rau. Infectious diseases specialist, Halton Region, Ontario. Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto Medical School. Canadians are Pessimistic as we being 2023 with 83% believing Canada is in recession. Pollara Strategic Insights annual economic outlook. Guest: Dan Arnold. Chief Strategy Officer at Pollara (and formerly very active in the Justin Trudeau election/re-election campaigns at the PMO). --------------------------------------------- Host/Content Producer – Roy Green Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom McKay Podcast Co-Producer – Matt Taylor If you enjoyed the podcast, tell a friend! For more of the Roy Green Show, subscribe to the podcast! https://globalnews.ca/roygreen/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Roy Green Show
Jan 15: Dr. Neil Rau on US Vaccine Specialist Challenging Covid Boosters

Roy Green Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2023 7:10


NBC News is reporting a key advisor to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's vaccine panel is questioning whether more Covid booster shots are necessary for healthy, younger people. Dr. Paul Offit is a pediatrician and director of the Vaccine Education Center at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia who wrote in the New England Journal of Medicine that evidence supporting new versions of the booster shots for the Omicron variant which were authorized by the FDA in August is "underwhelming." Guest: Dr. Neil Rau. Infectious diseases specialist, Halton Region, Ontario. Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto Medical School. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AMA COVID-19 Update
What you need to know about respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) with Paul Offit, MD

AMA COVID-19 Update

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2022 11:00


Today we cover everything parents and physicians need to know about respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) with Paul Offit, MD, director of the Vaccine Education Center and an attending physician in the Division of Infectious Diseases at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Dr. Offit is also a member of the FDA's vaccine advisory committee. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

The External Medicine Podcast
Paul Offit, MD: The Cost of Medical Innovation, DDT and Malaria, and Bivalent Covid-19 Boosters

The External Medicine Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2022 58:28


In this conversation, Daniel Belkin and Mitch Belkin interview Paul Offit, MD about his book You Bet Your Life, how banning DDT caused increased deaths from malaria, and the data regarding the bivalent booster as of October 2022. They discuss the human price paid for medical advances, sins of commission versus sins of omission, which populations should get bivalent boosters, short versus long incubation period viruses, and vaccine-related myocarditis.Who is Paul Offit?Dr. Offit is the Director of the Vaccine Education Center and an attending in the Division of Infectious Diseases at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. He is on the FDA's Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee. In addition, he was the co-inventor of the RotaTeq vaccine for rotavirus, has published over 130 papers in medical and scientific journals, and is the author of many books on vaccines, antibiotics, medical overuse, and medical history. including You Bet Your Life.If you didn't see our initial episode with Dr. Paul Offit, check it out.What is the External Medicine Podcast?The External Medicine Podcast explores some of the most exciting ideas in medicine. Co-hosted by Daniel Belkin, MD, and Mitch Belkin, MD.Follow us at @ExMedPod Subscribe to our Youtube channelConsider supporting us on Patreon

The Dom Giordano Program
Readin' Writin' and Reason | The Overbearing Federal Government

The Dom Giordano Program

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2022 18:47


Dom Giordano, WPHT host and former teacher, has dedicated much of his daily show toward parents who are taking it into their own hands to push back against school boards that have a negative impact on their children. This has culminated in a weekly podcast on education, Readin', Writin', and Reason, which has allowed wonderful relationships to develop between Giordano, educators, and parents throughout the country who are speaking out against overbearing school boards. First, Dom welcomes Dr. Paul Offit, Member of the FDA Advisory Committee and Director of Vaccine Education Center at CHOP, back onto the podcast to discuss the bleak news in the Nation's Report Card of massive drops in educational scores due to closures related to the Coronavirus pandemic. First, Dom asks Dr. Offit to take us inside the decision-making behind guidelines suggests for schools and children, with Offit telling what went into closing schools during the pandemic. Then, Giordano asks Offit what to expect moving forward, with Offit suggesting that the pandemic is over, so he wouldn't expect any closures similar to what happened in 2020. Then, Dom welcomes Joan Cullen, President of the Pennridge School District, to discuss the decision by the Department of Education to investigate the Central Bucks West School District due to an ACLU complaint over their decision to tighten restrictions around what can be taught concerning to gender and gender identity. The ACLU alleges that there is anti-LGBT discrimination taking place, with Giordano reading back some of the claims made in the complaint. Cullen explains what this means for school districts and parents, telling of the decision to be made regarding parental rights and whether they're able to know what's being taught to their children.

The Dom Giordano Program
Dr. Paul Offit on Damage Done to Children after COVID Lockdowns

The Dom Giordano Program

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2022 7:02


Dom welcomes Dr. Paul Offit, Member of the FDA Advisory Committee and Director of Vaccine Education Center at CHOP, back onto the Dom Giordano Program to discuss the bleak news in the Nation's Report Card of massive drops in educational scores due to closures related to the Coronavirus pandemic. First, Dom asks Dr. Offit to take us inside the decision-making behind guidelines suggests for schools and children, with Offit telling what went into closing schools during the pandemic. Then, Giordano asks Offit what to expect moving forward, with Offit suggesting that the pandemic is over, so he wouldn't expect any closures similar to what happened in 2020. (Photo by Getty Images)

The Dom Giordano Program
Nation's Report Card Shows Huge Dips in Math and Reading Scores

The Dom Giordano Program

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2022 41:22


Full Hour | In today's second hour, Dom welcomes Dr. Paul Offit, Member of the FDA Advisory Committee and Director of Vaccine Education Center at CHOP, back onto the Dom Giordano Program to discuss the bleak news in the Nation's Report Card of massive drops in educational scores due to closures related to the Coronavirus pandemic. First, Dom asks Dr. Offit to take us inside the decision-making behind guidelines suggests for schools and children, with Offit telling what went into closing schools during the pandemic. Then, Giordano asks Offit what to expect moving forward, with Offit suggesting that the pandemic is over, so he wouldn't expect any closures similar to what happened in 2020. Then, Dom returns to discussing and previewing tonight's debate between Dr. Mehmet Oz and John Fetterman, asking whether listeners support cutting Fetterman off if he speaks longer than the allotted 60 second period. Then, during Dan Time with Dom, Dan offers up a review of the new Netflix series The Watcher, which he suggests even in light of the infusion of progressive politics into past Ryan Murphy series. (Photo by Getty Images)

The Munk Debates Podcast
Munk Dialogue on the bivalent COVID-19 booster: do the benefits outweigh the risks?

The Munk Debates Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2022 48:23


Health Canada, the FDA, and the CDC have approved COVID bivalent vaccines to anyone over the age of 12. This booster is different from previous COVID shots, targeting multiple strains of the novel coronavirus, including Omicron sub variants. And while the vaccine is being widely distributed, some epidemiologists are sounding the alarm. Dr. Paul Offit,  Director of the Vaccine Education Center and attending physician in the Division of Infectious Diseases at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, is one of two members on the FDA committee who voted against advising all adults over the age of 12 to get the jab. He joins us to talk about why this booster might not be necessary, and whether its benefits really outweigh the risks.  The host of the Munk Debates is Rudyard Griffiths - @rudyardg.   Tweet your comments about this episode to @munkdebate or comment on our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/munkdebates/ To sign up for a weekly email reminder for this podcast, send an email to podcast@munkdebates.com.   To support civil and substantive debate on the big questions of the day, consider becoming a Munk Member at https://munkdebates.com/membership Members receive access to our 10+ year library of great debates in HD video, a free Munk Debates book, newsletter and ticketing privileges at our live events. This podcast is a project of the Munk Debates, a Canadian charitable organization dedicated to fostering civil and substantive public dialogue - https://munkdebates.com/ Producer: Ricki Gurwitz

TNT Radio
Dr. Paul Offit, Sofia Karstens & Tony Lyons on O'Meara & Borjesson - 30 September 2022

TNT Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2022 55:42


GUEST OVERVIEW: Paul Offit is a pediatrician specializing in infectious diseases and an expert on vaccines, immunology, and virology. He is the co-inventor of a rotavirus vaccine that has been credited with saving hundreds of lives every day. Offit is the Maurice R. Hilleman professor of vaccinology, professor of pediatrics at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and director of The Vaccine Education Center at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). Offit is currently a member of National Institutes of Health (NIH) working group on vaccines, a subgroup of the "Accelerating COVID-19 Therapeutic Interventions and Vaccines" (ACTIV) comprised of experts to combat COVID-19. He is also a member of the FDA's Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee (VRBPAC). Previously, he was a member of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. Offit is a board member of Vaccinate Your Family, The Franklin Institute, and Autism Science Foundation.

Portable Practical Pediatrics
Dr. M's Women and Children First Podcast #27 – Dr. Paul Offit – Covid Vaccines

Portable Practical Pediatrics

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2022 74:14


Dr. Paul A. Offit is Director of the Vaccine Education Center and professor of pediatrics in the Division of Infectious Diseases at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. He is the Maurice R. Hilleman Professor of Vaccinology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Offit is an internationally recognized expert in the fields of virology and immunology, and was a member of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. He is a member of the Food and Drug Administration Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee, a member of the Institute of Medicine and co-editor of the foremost vaccine text, Vaccines. He is a scientist, a skeptic, a thinker and an individual deeply passionate about children's health. This week we sit down to discuss Covid, vaccines and children's health. I hope that you enjoy my conversation with Dr. Offit,   Dr. M

The Pediatric Lounge
You Bet Your Life, Dr. Paul Offit MD

The Pediatric Lounge

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2022 62:50


About our guest today Paul A. Offit, MD, is Director of the Vaccine Education Center and professor of pediatrics in the Division of Infectious Diseases at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. He is the Maurice R. Hilleman Professor of Vaccinology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.Dr. Offit is an internationally recognized expert in the fields of virology and immunology and was a member of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. He is a member of the Food and Drug Administration Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee, a founding advisory board member of the Autism Science Foundation and the Foundation for Vaccine Research, a member of the Institute of Medicine, and a co-editor of the foremost vaccine text, Vaccines.YOU BET YOUR LIFEPlease subscribe to our podcast on apple or amazon and write us a great review. You can make suggestions for guests and topics on our website below. Thanks for listening. The Pediatric Lounge - A Podcast taking you behind the door of the Physician's Lounge to get a deeper insight into just what docs are talking about today, from the clinically profound to the wonderfully routine...and everything in between.The conversations are not intended as medical advice and the opinions expressed are solely those of the host and guest.

The Dawn Stensland Show
Biden Administration Sued for Discriminating Based on Gender and Race

The Dawn Stensland Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2022 45:06


Hour 2 of The Dawn Stensland Show: According to National Review, the 10-year-old rape victim referenced in President Joe Biden's speech on abortion access was victimized by a undocumented migrant who was not authorized to be in the country. The Biden Administration has not yet commented on the most recent development. The World Health Organization (WHO) will update its guidance on gender, explaining a need “to recognize gender and sexual diversity…concepts that gender identity exists on a continuum…and is not limited to male or female.” A disabled Florida contractor is suing the Biden Administration for discrimination based upon race and gender. The Administration earmarked $37 billion to be awarded to “small, disadvantaged business contractors”—which, reportedly, has been read to mean people of color and women. Shouldn't all Americans be eligible to compete for governmental contracts? Why should the federal government be allowed to discriminate? In a promo for the fifth season of his show “The Shop,” LeBron James discussed the Russian imprisonment of WNBA star Brittney Griner, criticizing America's response saying Griner has been there for “over 110 days…I would be feeling like, ‘Do I even want to go back to America?'” Enes Kanter Freedom responded to the comment on Twitter, stating: “You are free to leave buddy.” LeBron has clarified his initial comments. While speaking before a predominantly Hispanic crowd in San Antonio, First Lady Jill Biden said the individuals that comprised the group were as unique as the “breakfast tacos” in San Antonio. Congresswoman Mayra Flores said she didn't believe Jill's apology was sincere—explaining that the apology was only offered due to public backlash. Speaking with the Washington Post, Director of the Vaccine Education Center at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Dr. Paul Offit was asked about COVID-19 and the prevalence of future variants, responding it “will be here for my lifetime, my children's lifetimes, and their children's lifetimes.”

Public Health Review Morning Edition
198: Children's COVID-19 Vaccine Outlook

Public Health Review Morning Edition

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2022 9:05


Dr. Paul Offit, Director of the Vaccine Education Center at the WHERE, discusses vaccines and what to expect for the rest of this year as panels for both the FDA and the CDC begin discussing the COVID-19 vaccine for children under the age of five; ASTHO has a new update to its COVID-19 vaccine comparison chart; Dr. Thomas Dobbs, Mississippi State Health Officer, who is leaving his position later this summer, discusses misinformation on a local podcast; and ASTHO's Juneteenth webinar on the impact of racism on health equity is coming up Thursday afternoon. Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Webpage: Paul A. Offit, MD ASTHO Brief: COVID-19 Vaccine Comparison  The Other Side Podcast: Dr. Thomas Dobbs discusses his tenure as State Health Officer ASTHO Juneteenth Webinar: Commemorating Juneteenth A Journey to Equity

AMA COVID-19 Update
COVID vaccines for kids under 5 with Paul Offit, MD

AMA COVID-19 Update

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2022 16:08


AMA CXO Todd Unger discusses the status of Covid vaccines for kids under 5 with Paul Offit, MD, director of the Vaccine Education Center and an attending physician in the Division of Infectious Diseases at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Dr. Offit is also a member of the FDA's vaccine advisory committee.

The Incubator
#047 - Dr. Paul Offit MD - Scientific Progress, Public Health and mentorship

The Incubator

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2022 58:45


Dr. Paul Offit is a pediatrician specializing in infectious diseases and an expert on vaccines, immunology, and virology. He is the co-inventor of a rotavirus vaccine that has been credited with saving hundreds of lives every day. Dr. Offit is the Maurice R. Hilleman professor of vaccinology, professor of pediatrics at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and director of The Vaccine Education Center at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). Offit is currently a member of National Institutes of Health (NIH) working group on vaccines, a subgroup of the "Accelerating COVID-19 Therapeutic Interventions and Vaccines" (ACTIV) comprised of experts to combat COVID-19. He is also a member of the FDA's Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee (VRBPAC). Previously, he was a member of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. Offit is a board member of Vaccinate Your Family, The Franklin Institute, and Autism Science Foundation.  "You Bet Your Life" is his 12th book.Find out more about Dr. Offit and this episode at: https://www.nicupodcast.com________________________________________________________________________________________As always, feel free to send us questions, comments or suggestions to our email: nicupodcast@gmail.com. You can also contact the show through instagram or twitter, @nicupodcast. Or contact Ben and Daphna directly via their twitter profiles: @drnicu and @doctordaphnamd. enjoy!This podcast is proudly sponsored by Chiesi.

Moving Medicine
Paul Offit, MD, on risk and reward in medical innovation

Moving Medicine

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2022 20:41


AMA CXO Todd Unger chats with good friend of the show, Paul Offit, MD, the director of the Vaccine Education Center and an attending physician in the Division of Infectious Diseases at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, about his book: "You Bet Your Life." For more information and purchase options for "You Bet Your Life," visit: https://www.paul-offit.com/recent-books

The Health Investment Podcast with Brooke Simonson
COVID Vaccines For Kids, Omicron, Debunking Myths & More! | Dr. Paul Offit

The Health Investment Podcast with Brooke Simonson

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2022 42:40


EPISODE 117 - Welcome to this special *BONUS* episode! Since the content of this ep is so timely, I wanted to release it stat!! Paul Offit, MD, is the Director of the Vaccine Education Center at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia as well as the Maurice R. Hilleman Professor of Vaccinology and a Professor of Pediatrics at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. He has published more than 160 papers in medical and scientific journals in the areas of rotavirus-specific immune responses and vaccine safety, and he's authored 10 books. Dr. Offit is also the co-inventor of the rotavirus vaccine, RotaTeq, recommended for universal use in infants by the CDC in 2006 and by the WHO in 2013. In the episode, he shares why everyone who is eligible (kids included!) should get vaccinated ASAP, why the vaccine doesn't impact fertility or alter your DNA, why “booster mania” may be stalling herd immunity...and more! EPISODE WEBPAGE: thehealthinvestment.com/117 P.S. – If you're liking The Health Investment Podcast, be sure to hit “subscribe/follow” so that you never miss an episode

The Autism Dad Podcast
The Truth About Vaccines (Feat. Heather Brandt, Ph.D, St. Jude Comprehensive Cancer Center) S4E16

The Autism Dad Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2021 71:07


My guest today is Heather Brandt, Ph.D. Heather is the Director, HPV Cancer Prevention Program, Co-associate Director for Outreach, St. Jude Comprehensive Cancer Center, Member, Department of Epidemiology and Cancer Control - St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Vaccines are a hot topic once again because of COVID. There is so much misinformation floating around about vaccines and Heather is the perfect guest to answer the tough questions surrounding the safety and efficacy of vaccines. We also talk about the importance of the HPV vaccine and how it protects our kids from numerous different HPV related cancers in the future. This is so important, so please pay attention, and share this with your family and friends. Vaccine related information and resources: The CDC vaccination information for parents is excellent. https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/parents/index.html (https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/parents/index.html) If someone wants other resources: The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, which is one of the top hospitals for children in the United States and world, has excellent vaccine resources through the Vaccine Education Center. https://www.chop.edu/centers-programs/vaccine-education-center (https://www.chop.edu/centers-programs/vaccine-education-center) Vaccinate Your Family https://vaccinateyourfamily.org/ (https://vaccinateyourfamily.org/) UNITY United for Adolescent Vaccination https://www.unity4teenvax.org/ (https://www.unity4teenvax.org/) And, last but not least, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital has accurate information on the safety and efficacy of vaccines. Right now, we have an excellent resource – Vaccines Bring Us Closer – that offers accurate information about vaccines, specifically COVID-19 vaccines. https://www.stjude.org/media-resources/special-announcements/get-vaccinated.html (https://www.stjude.org/media-resources/special-announcements/get-vaccinated.html) Here is how to contact Heather Brandt, Ph.D, or the HPV program: Web: stjude.org/hpv Email: PreventHPV@stjude.org LinkedIn – Heather Brandt Twitter @BlondeScientist All my information and relevant links are https://linktr.ee/theautismdad (here) Support this podcast: venmo.com/theautismdad Sponsors This episode is sponsored by Mightier. Mightier is an amazing program out of Harvard Medical and Boston Children's. It uses video games to teach kids to emotionally self-regulate. Visit https://www.theautismdad.com/2018/08/28/kids-learn-self-regulation-through-gaming-with-mightier-review/ (theautismdad.com/mightier) and find out more information, including how to get a free 30-day trial. This episode is also brought to you by Hero Health. HERO is a smart automatic pill dispenser that dramatically improves medication management and compliance. Learn more at https://theautismdad.com/hero (theautismdad.com/hero) and use code "theautismdad50" to save $50.  https://www.theautismdad.com/contact/ (CONTACT ME) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices (megaphone.fm/adchoices) Mentioned in this episode: BrainyAct BrainyAct® provides tech-enabled, patent-pending therapy programs delivered via gamification for neurological disorders such as Autism, Asperger's, Dyslexia, and ADHD. BrainyAct activates the underdeveloped areas of the brain through exercises that strategically target a child's balance, gravity, gross/fine motor, rhythm and timing, visual motor perception, and memory. Putting hope in motion means putting your family first in everything we do and using movement to affect real change. Shifting hope to a reality. 91% of families report global brain improvements after four months. Our company was built on the premise to create real, measurable, and visible change that shows you how your child is improving through data. BrainyAct is for homes and schools. Visit Kinuu.com. Use promo code THEAUTISMDAD and save $500. This is a limited time offer....

Anderson Cooper 360
Voting rights bill dead after Senate Republicans block it

Anderson Cooper 360

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2021 43:56


Senate Republicans blocked a signature Democratic voting and election bill during a key test vote. Democrats were united in favor of the bill after securing support from Sen. Joe Manchin. Democratic Sen. Chris Coons joins AC360 to discuss the vote and says he doesn’t know if “there’s anything we can do to get Republicans on board with protecting access to the ballot with voting rights.” Plus, Dr. Anthony Fauci called the Delta coronavirus variant, the “greatest threat” in the country’s fight against Covid-19. Dr. Paul Offit is the director of the Vaccine Education Center at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. He tells Anderson Cooper we aren’t helpless here, “just get vaccinated.” Airdate: June 22, 2021 Guests: Sen. Chris Coons Dr. Paul OffitTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Anderson Cooper 360
Republicans facing backlash after impeachment vote

Anderson Cooper 360

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2021 43:56


The North Carolina GOP censured Sen. Richard Burr after he voted to convict former President Trump. 16 other Republicans are facing similar backlash. Meanwhile, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced plans for a “9/11-type commission” to investigate the Capitol attack. Independent Senator Bernie Sanders joins AC360 to discuss the clear divide in the GOP and his thoughts on the commission. Plus, the CDC recently released new guidelines for reopening schools including five key mitigation strategies: wearing masks, physical distancing, handwashing, maintaining clean facilities and contact tracing. CNN has learned that about 89% of children under 18 live in a county considered a “red zone” with high levels of Covid-19 transmission. Dr. Paul Offit is the Director of the Vaccine Education Center at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. He joins Anderson Cooper to react to the new CDC guidelines and whether or not he thinks the country is “turning the corner.” Airdate: February 15, 2021 Guests: Sen. Bernie Sanders (I) Vermont Dr. Paul OffitTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy