Paul Offit

Paul Offit

scientist United States

Paul Offit is a prominent American pediatrician and vaccine expert, known for his work in vaccine education and advocacy. He serves as the director of the Vaccine Education Center at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and has been a vocal proponent of vaccination. Offit has authored several books and articles aimed at debunking vaccine misinformation and has been an active participant in public discussions about vaccine safety. His expertise has made him a key figure in the fight against vaccine hesitancy and misinformation during public health crises, including the COVID-19 pandemic.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.02%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
834,939
Power
20,645$
Sentiment
2.61
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United States 4 4.25 0.09% +0% 331,002,651 296,797 $21,000,000 18,830$
United Kingdom 1 7.00 0.03% +0% 67,886,011 18,171 $2,700,000 723$
India 1 2.00 0.04% +0% 1,380,004,385 519,972 $2,900,000 1,093$
Totals 6 1,778,893,047 834,940 $26,600,000 20,646$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

United States United States: Dr. Paul Offit described Kennedy's promotion of Edwards as 'wholly irresponsible' given the public health implications. 2

CNN: Video shows doctor with measles treating kids. RFK Jr. later praised him as an ‘extraordinary’ healer

United States United States: Paul Offit is the director of the Vaccine Education Center at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and commented on Kennedy's influence on vaccine studies. 3

CNN: FDA’s top vaccine official forced out

United States United States: Dr. Paul Offit is the director of the Vaccine Education Center at the Philadelphia Children’s Hospital. 7

CNN: Multistate measles outbreak crosses 450 cases, with possible international spread

India India: Paediatrician and vaccine expert Paul Offit criticized Kennedy, saying, 'He couldn’t do a worse job than he’s doing.' 2

The Times of India: HHS Layoffs: Robert F Kennedy Jr cuts 10,000 health jobs amid measles outbreak | World News

United States United States: Dr. Paul Offit criticized the administration's move regarding the approval of a three-dose vaccine for people 16 years of age and older. 5

Fox News: Trump FDA pick Makary confirmed in Senate

United States United States: Dr. Paul Offit is a member of the independent advisory committee and director of the Vaccine Education Center at the Philadelphia Children’s Hospital. 8

CNN: After canceling meeting of independent advisers, FDA issues 2025-26 flu vaccine recommendations

United States United States: Dr. Paul Offit, director of the Vaccine Education Center at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, says that if that were the case, measles wouldn’t have been declared eliminated in the US in 2000. 8

CNN: Kennedy downplays immunity from vaccination as measles outbreak grows

United States United States: Dr. Paul Offit, director of the Vaccine Education Center at the Philadelphia Children’s Hospital, told CNN’s Pamela Brown in February. 6

CNN: Trump’s pick to lead FDA tells senators he’d look into food, abortion pill, vaccine advisers