William Schaffner, MD

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What's the Mood Among Infectious Disease Experts Right Now? We Asked William Schaffner, MD

August 12, 2025

Schaffner describes the mood among his colleagues in infectious disease right now as anxious, perplexed, distressed, and angry. They expect the disruptions and their feelings to continue.

The State of Vaccine Willingness in the US: A Primary Care and an Infectious Disease Physician Discuss

August 22, 2023

Well-known ID specialist Bill Schaffner, MD, and active primary care educator Chuck Vega, MD, offer thoughts on how to get shots into arms in the 2023-2024 respiratory virus season.

Respiratory Virus Season 2023-2024 is Shaping Up to be a Transitional One: Expert Interview

August 21, 2023

Respiratory virus season 2023-2024 will likely be a "transition year," according to family physician Chuck Vega, MD and ID specialist Bill Schaffner, MD. Here's why.