Topic: Vaccine Expiration

2 chapters across the catalog

At This Hour
Episode 1375 54:23 - 56:48

1375: At This Hour

Pfizer Booster Shots and Pharmaceutical Profits

Donald Trump and media commentators discuss the rebranding of third vaccine doses as "boosters," suggesting it is a multi-billion dollar profit scheme for Pfizer. A producer in the pharmaceutical field clarifies that boosters are being pushed to sell new stock rather than to use up expiring doses.

Bald Nancy
Episode 1371 39:03 - 42:02

1371: Bald Nancy

WHO Booster Moratorium, Vaccine Shortage Narrative

The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for a moratorium on COVID-19 booster shots to prioritize first doses for low-income countries. The hosts argue this narrative creates a "fake shortage" intended to drive demand for boosters among citizens in wealthy nations. They note reports of thousands of vaccine doses expiring in certain regions despite the global call for supply redistribution.