Episode 1557 • • 2:56:11 - 3:00:19
1557: Stern & Wrinkled
Pfizer RSV Vaccine, Maternal Immunization Science
Pfizer is seeking FDA approval for an RSV vaccine to be administered to pregnant women to transfer antibodies to their fetuses. Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla characterized the growing skepticism toward vaccines as an "assault on science" and "politicization" of health. The hosts question the sudden emergence of "RSV season" as a marketing concept and express concern over the safety of mRNA technology in maternal care.