Paul A. Offit

Paul A. Offit is a professor of pediatrics at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

Articles by Paul A. Offit

Paul A. Offit | Sep 21, 2021 | 4 min read

In his book’s Introduction, physician-scientist Paul A. Offit reviews the unusual constellation of circumstances around the development of COVID-19 vaccines.

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Opinion: What the History of Blood Transfusion Reveals About Risk

Paul A. Offit | Sep 1, 2021 | 5 min read

Every medical intervention—even one with a centuries-long history—brings dangers, some of which become clear only later.