Episode 263
Protecting Against Winter Respiratory Viruses: Bill Morice, M.D., Ph.D.
November 30, 202311m 12s
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Show Notes
In this episode of “Answers From the Lab,” host Bobbi Pritt, M.D., chair of the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at Mayo Clinic, is joined by William Morice II, M.D., Ph.D., CEO and president of Mayo Clinic Laboratories, to discuss current respiratory virus activity and the importance of staying up-to-date on preventive vaccines.
Their discussion includes:
- The current outlook on COVID-19 cases and the importance of remaining vigilant with prevention efforts.
- The respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), pneumococcal, influenza, and shingles vaccines, and which groups of people should consider receiving them.
- Diagnostic tools and at-home testing options for respiratory viruses.
Topics
laboratory medicinehealthcareanswers from the labmayo clinic laboratorieslabmayo clinicclinicalDLMPMoricePritt