Answers from the Lab
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Bonus
Episode 263
Season 1
Protecting Against Winter Respiratory Viruses: Bill Morice, M.D., Ph.D.
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.