William Schaffner
Dr. William Schaffner is a Professor of Infectious Diseases at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, known for his expertise in public health and infectious disease control, particularly during flu epidemics.
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Dr. William Schaffner is an infectious disease expert at Vanderbilt University Medical Center who commented on the troubling trajectory of measles cases in the US.
The US has surpassed 1,100 measles cases in two months. Expect more deaths next
United States· 2026-02-27
Dr. William Schaffner is an infectious disease expert at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
Flu: Tested positive during the holidays? Here’s what you should doUnited States· 2025-12-25
William Schaffner, a specialist in infectious diseases at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, explained the symptoms of common colds compared to influenza and covid-19.
¿Es resfriado, influenza o covid? Lo que hay que saber sobre los síntomas y las pruebas
Guatemala· 2025-12-21
Dr. William Schaffner is an infectious disease specialist at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
Η γρίπη «χτυπάει» αμέσως, η COVID σταδιακά
Greece· 2025-12-11
Dr William Schaffner is a Vanderbilt University vaccine expert involved with the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices.
US vaccine advisers say not all babies need a hepatitis B shot at birth | News
Jamaica· 2025-12-05
Dr. William Schaffner is an infectious diseases expert at Vanderbilt University and spokesperson for the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases.
As respiratory virus season begins, federal shutdown leaves critical gap in surveillanceUnited States· 2025-10-22
Dr. William Schaffner, an infectious disease expert, commented on the current environment regarding vaccine access.
Covid-19 vaccine: After narrowing approval, the FDA says healthy people can still get it. But access might be complicatedUnited States· 2025-08-30
Dr. William Schaffner, an infectious disease expert at Vanderbilt University who has been participating in ACIP for 40 years, said the move to exclude professional organizations from the process of making vaccine recommendations was shortsighted.
HHS further constrains certain vaccine advisers to the CDC, limiting their input in evidence reviewsUnited States· 2025-08-02
Dr. William Schaffner is an infectious disease and vaccine expert at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
RFK Jr.’s new vaccine panel to review immunization schedule, use of older vaccines
Canada· 2025-06-25
William Schaffner told ABC that COVID-19 tends to spike in the late summer and early fall.
How Desperate Are The Media And 'Experts' For More Masks? COVID Panic Is BackUnited States· 2025-06-22
Dr. William Schaffner explained that the mRNA vaccine is like a blueprint that the body uses to train the immune system to recognize the virus.
A ‘detox’ after Covid vaccination? Experts say it’s nonsenseUnited States· 2025-06-07
William Schaffner, a professor of infectious diseases, commented on the abrupt changes in vaccination recommendations.
Egenrådig Kennedy dropper anbefaling om covid-vaccine til raske børn og gravide
Denmark· 2025-05-27
Dr. William Schaffner, an infectious disease expert at Vanderbilt University, advises those with a cough to self-isolate and monitor their respiratory condition.
Các triệu chứng phổ biến của biến thể Covid-19 mới
Vietnam· 2025-05-21
William Schaffner, a professor of infectious diseases and preventive medicine at Vanderbilt University, reassured that a gentleman with a beard or mustache would not put anyone, including their romantic partners, at greater risk of infection.
As barbas são mesmo mais sujas do que as tampas das sanitas? Claro que não | Saúde
Portugal· 2025-05-17
Dr. William Schaffner, an infectious disease expert at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, spoke about the rollout of combination vaccines.
Anti-vaccine sentiments may derail vaccines already awaiting FDA approval, experts fearUnited States· 2025-04-08
Infectious disease expert Dr. William Schaffner, a professor at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, told CNN Travel earlier this year that norovirus is 'known obviously as the cruise ship virus.'
Norovirus outbreak hits more than 240 people on luxury cruise shipUnited States· 2025-04-04Dr. William Schaffner is an infectious disease expert at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
Multistate measles outbreak crosses 450 cases, with possible international spreadUnited States· 2025-03-28
Dr. William Schaffner, an infectious disease expert at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, discussed the hantavirus and its effects.
What to know about hantavirus pulmonary syndromeUnited States· 2025-03-08
Dr. William Schaffner, an infectious disease expert at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and ACIP liaison, said the CDC investigation is an example of the agency’s vaccine surveillance system 'working excellently and sending out a signal'.
CDC investigating hospitalizations of five people who recently received chikungunya vaccineUnited States· 2025-02-27
William Schaffner is skeptical about the effectiveness of saltwater nasal drops in combating viral infections.
Saltvannsnesedråper kan forkorte sykdomsperioden ved forkjølelse.
Norway· 2025-02-26
Dr. William Schaffner is an infectious disease expert at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
Your questions about measles, answeredUnited States· 2025-02-22
Dr. William Schaffner is an infectious disease expert at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
Do you need a measles booster? Here’s what experts sayUnited States· 2025-02-14William Schaffner, a professor of infectious diseases at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, stated that closing schools temporarily during flu season is necessary.
Nhiều trường học ở Mỹ đóng cửa do cúmVietnam· 2025-02-09
