William Schaffner

William Schaffner

doctor United States

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.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.02%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
289,085
Power
18,341$
Sentiment
5.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United States 1 5.00 0.09% +0% 331,002,651 289,085 $21,000,000 18,341$
Totals 1 331,002,651 289,085 $21,000,000 18,341$
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Recent Mentions

United States United States: 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. 5

CNN: The US has surpassed 1,100 measles cases in two months. Expect more deaths next

United States United States: Dr. William Schaffner is an infectious disease expert at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. 8

CNN: Flu: Tested positive during the holidays? Here’s what you should do

Guatemala Guatemala: William Schaffner, a specialist in infectious diseases at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, explained the symptoms of common colds compared to influenza and covid-19. 7

Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951: ¿Es resfriado, influenza o covid? Lo que hay que saber sobre los síntomas y las pruebas

Greece Greece: Dr. William Schaffner is an infectious disease specialist at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. 7

Kathimerini: Η γρίπη «χτυπάει» αμέσως, η COVID σταδιακά

United States United States: Dr. William Schaffner is an infectious diseases expert at Vanderbilt University and spokesperson for the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases. 7

CNN: As respiratory virus season begins, federal shutdown leaves critical gap in surveillance

United States United States: 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. 6

CNN: HHS further constrains certain vaccine advisers to the CDC, limiting their input in evidence reviews

United States United States: William Schaffner told ABC that COVID-19 tends to spike in the late summer and early fall. 2

Fox News: How Desperate Are The Media And 'Experts' For More Masks? COVID Panic Is Back