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Should teenagers be allowed to call their own shots on getting vaccinated against COVID? -- The pandemic-induced home schooling rush -- The Great Resignation.....or The Great Shift?
January 21, 2022 23:33 - 26 minutesTeenagers are now cleared by the CDC and FDA to be vaccinated against COVID-19; but what if their parents won't let them get the shots? A bill in California would let kids as young as 12 get vaccinated without their parents consent. But can kids that young really make their own medical decisions? The pandemic has more parents in California taking their kids out of school and moving them into homeschooling. Some even form their own small groups and co-ops--we'll take a closer look. Then: There...
Marking 2 years since the first novel coronavirus infection was reported here in the United States
January 20, 2022 23:50 - 31 minutesTwo years ago on this very day...life in the United States would change as we know it. The CDC confirmed the first case of COVID-19 in the country. It came from samples taken in Washington State. Since then, the virus has spread everywhere infecting tens of millions of people and killing more than 850,000 so far. So today we're taking stock of the COVID-19 pandemic two years later. We'll explore what we've learned and the progress that's been made in trying to save lives and slow the sp...
Could we have been fooling ourselves about the milder COVID illnesses from omicron? -- Is an upside to this winter COVID surge a move from pandemic.....to endemic?
January 17, 2022 23:35 - 14 minutesWe've been told for a few weeks now that the omicron COVID variant is producing milder illnesses in the people unlucky enough to catch it--and indeed, there have even been some very preliminary studies backing up that notion. But what if we had it all wrong? We're starting to see an increase in COVID deaths here in L-A County. Last Tuesday, 15 deaths from COVID complications were reported by public health; that jumped to 66 recorded on Saturday, the highest in more than nine months. So we'll ...
The Supreme Court strikes down Biden's vaccine mandate for businesses. Plus, nurses protest in California
January 13, 2022 23:13 - 18 minutesThe Supreme Court strikes down President Biden's vaccine mandate for businesses with 100 or more employees. But the justices are allowing a mandate for healthcare workers to stand. President Biden is pledging more free at-home tests and high-quality masks for Americans as the Omicron surge continues. Many hospitals are at a breaking point right now. And nurses in Southern California are unhappy with new rules allowing them to come back to work after testing positive for Covid-19 if they don't...
Insurance companies will start covering at-home Covid tests, but can you find them? Plus, the Omicron surge might finally be peaking.
January 12, 2022 20:09 - 19 minutesPrivate insurance will start covering the cost of at-home Covid-19 tests. Will it be easy to get reimbursed? And will it remain hard to find them? Pfizer is producing an Omicron-specific version of its Covid vaccine, but will it be too late to make a difference by the time it's available? And we could soon see the number of Covid cases plummet in the U.S. Scientists say we may be close to the peak of the Omicron surge. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https...
A new hospitalization record for the U.S., but it's not all bad news. Plus, when will see vaccines for kids under 5?
January 11, 2022 20:11 - 21 minutesThe United States set a new record with more than 140,000 Covid-19 patients in the hospital, but the good news is that most cases don't appear to be as severe. The CEO at United Airlines says none of the company's vaccinated employees died of Covid-19. Will this convince other businesses to implement vaccine mandates. We still don't have vaccines approved for children under the age of 5. When will that change? And even though more kids are getting Covid-19, some health experts think it's smar...
Watch out for fake testing kits. Plus, the pandemic is taking a serious toll on veterinarians.
January 10, 2022 23:06 - 19 minutesScammers are taking advantage of how hard it is to get a Covid-19 test amid the current Omicron surge. They're selling fake testing kits online and even setting up fake testing sites. Like doctors, veterinarians are being hit hard by the pandemic. There's extra pressure on them with all the new pets people have bought over the last couple years. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. V...
Kids too young for the vaccine are winding up in the hospital with Covid-19. Plus, why can't the CDC get messaging right?
January 07, 2022 23:11 - 17 minutesThe number of kids hospitalized with Covid-19 in the United States is higher now than at any point during the pandemic. Is Omicron more dangerous to children or is it just the fact that kids under 5 can't get vaccinated? The CDC's changing guidance and messaging has been confusing and often frustrating to many Americans. And with Covid-19 cases surging, people might already be doing away with their 2022 New Year's resolutions. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visi...
A new vaccine is being hailed as a "game changer." Plus, does the president need to change his approach to Covid-19?
January 06, 2022 23:08 - 14 minutesA new Covid-19 vaccine already approved for use in India could be a "game changer" for developing countries. It's cheaper and easier to produce than most of the vaccines we have now. Some medical advisors to President Biden's transition team have been critical of the administration's response to Covid-19. They say we need to learn to live with the virus rather than tying to wipe it out. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-poli...
"Flurona," silly name but problematic flu-COVID combo -- The great COVID schools debate reemerges -- Focusing on illnesses, not cases
January 05, 2022 23:49 - 20 minutesThis is not the new year mashup we were hoping for: catching the flu, and COVID, at the same time--it's being labeled "Flurona"and the first case has been reported in Los Angeles County. Add one more anxiety to your pandemic bingo cards. Schools in Chicago are closing again. The teacher's union there voting to go back to remote learning because of the omicron surge, running up against Chicago's mayor and many parents who have no desire to go back to Zoom classes. Will the same thing start hap...
COVID's latest winter surge is a record breaker -- Just what we need, another new variant -- COVID antiviral treatment pills in short supply -- Kids, mental health & the pandemic
January 04, 2022 23:33 - 32 minutesThe winter COVID surge is well under way in the United States, leading to dubious new records. About one million cases were recorded Monday which surpassed the old record of 590-thousand set just last week. Can the country's healthcare system withstand the onslaught of cases and hospitalizations? If that's not bad enough...there's a new variant found in southern France that has some scientists worried. Meanwhile hospitals are having a tough time finding enough of Pfizer's and Merck's COVID p...
Boosted teens, an end to surprise medical bills, and yes everything is still very expensive
January 03, 2022 23:52 - 17 minutesThe FDA kicked off 2022 by approving Pfizer's COVID booster shot for children as young as 12. Can boosted young teenagers play a big role in slowing COVID's rapid spread this Winter? 2022 also starts with some relief from medical bills--there should be much fewer surprises the next time you have to check into a hospital or pay a visit to the ER. If you're hopeful for a better 2022 than 2021...don't pay attention to how much money you're spending for things like gas, food and clothes. Everythi...
Omicron and the Winter surge. Plus, Pfizer changes up its vaccine for the littlest of kids.
December 17, 2021 22:53 - 27 minutesOmicron may fuel the Winter surge in the U.S. That might be a good thing. Pfizer is tweaking its vaccine for kids 5 and younger because trials show it's not really working on them. The pandemic created a wild economy in 2021. What's in store for 2022? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Booster shots could slow down omicron. Plus, COVID ravages pro sports.
December 15, 2021 22:53 - 13 minutesNew studies show booster shots might stop the omicron variant. The COVID Winter surge is wreaking havoc in the pro sports world as dozens of athletes are now out due to league protocols. Will the rest of Winter see a bunch of canceled and postponed games in the NHL, NBA and even the NFL? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Is Pfizer's antiviral pill the game changer we've been waiting for? Plus, is it still accurate to call this a pandemic of the unvaccinated?
December 14, 2021 23:19 - 24 minutesPromising data from Pfizer shows its antiviral Covid-19 pill reduces severe illness, hospitalizations, and death. And it appears to hold up against the Omicron variant. A healthcare professional who is fully vaccinated and boosted just came down with Covid-19 for a second time. California is reenacting a statewide mask mandate amid a surge in cases, even among the vaccinated. Will people actually mask up? And the pandemic is part of the reason we're dealing with a nationwide shortage of teach...
800,000 Americans have died from Covid-19. Plus, the public school system in LA is backing off a vaccine mandate for students.
December 13, 2021 22:48 - 13 minutesThe pandemic has now taken the lives of 800,000 Americans. Did it have to be this bad? And the second-largest public school district in the country is delaying a vaccine mandate for students 12 and older. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Omicron's Winter of discontent. Plus, the pandemic puffs up inflation.
December 10, 2021 22:52 - 21 minutesThe omicron variant is still a mystery scientists and doctors are trying to unravel. Dr. Michael Osterholm explains what omicron means for the future of the pandemic and a Winter surge. The pandemic is being blamed for inflation. When will price hikes slow down? Ostriches are helping scientists detect COVID-19. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adc...
Booster shots for teenagers approved. Plus, California might be headed for another Winter surge.
December 09, 2021 22:54 - 13 minutesThe FDA and CDC approve Pfizer booster shots for older teenagers. Are they really needed? California could be headed for another Winter surge. The pandemic is apparently increasing everyone's blood pressure. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Vaccine boosters could smash omicron. Plus, chewing gum might prevent COVID-19 infection.
December 08, 2021 22:53 - 20 minutesNew research shows the vaccines are holding up well against omicron, especially the boosters. Chewing gum is showing promise in killing coronavirus. The U.S. Surgeon General has issued a public health advisory on the mental health challenges confronting teens and kids during the pandemic. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Omicron--loud bark but little bite. Plus, a cream cheese shortage leaves bagels feeling naked.
December 07, 2021 22:51 - 14 minutesDoctors and scientists are learning more about the omicron variant. It seems to be more contagious but not as severe. Pandemic-related supply chain problems are now leading to a cream cheese shortage on the East Coast much to the dismay of bagel fans. A fake arm is used to avoid a real vaccine. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Another big worry about omicron. Plus, the common cold could protect against COVID-19.
December 03, 2021 22:51 - 9 minutesMore and more cases of the omicron variant are being found in the U.S. and the rest of the world. That's leading to a lot more concern and nervousness out there. New information could add to all that. South African scientists are warning omicron may be causing more reinfections than earlier virus mutants. Parts of the U.S. are dealing with a record number of COVID hospitalizations. A new study explains why some people have an easier time with COVID compared to others. To learn more about li...
Fighting COVID-19 one at-home test at a time. Plus, did omicron start in a rodent?
December 02, 2021 22:53 - 16 minutesPresident Biden announces new measures to fight COVID and the omicron variant. One calls for health insurance companies to reimburse people for at-home test kits. The U.S. is lagging behind other countries when it comes to available and affordable rapid at-home COVID tests. Did omicron really begin in a person? Its origins might not be human. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...
Omicron in the U.S. Keep calm and carry on or panic and run?
December 01, 2021 22:49 - 19 minutesThe omicron variant is now in the U.S. A person in San Francisco who was fully vaccinated arrived from South Africa. They're dealing with mild symptoms and recovering. How worried should we be about this variant? Do we have to start over now? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Did omicron really originate in South Africa? Plus, Merck's COVID pill might be less than advertised.
November 30, 2021 22:59 - 26 minutesThe origins of the omicron variant remain a mystery but it's possible it's been around for a while now. Omicron is making stock market investors and traders nervous. Merck's COVID treatment drug might not be as strong as once believed. Pharmacies are struggling with a shortage of pharmacists and other workers. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adch...
Omicron--the new variant of concern. How worried should we be?
November 29, 2021 22:53 - 31 minutesThe omicron variant is here. What is it? Where did it come from? Can vaccines work against it? Will travel bans be enough to stop its spread? Can this variant escape current and upcoming treatments and pills to stop COVID? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
COVID-19 surges in Europe again and so are the protests. Plus, Thanksgiving dinners are back on after a year off.
November 24, 2021 23:02 - 29 minutesCOVID-19 cases are surging again in Europe. New lockdowns and vaccine mandates are being met with resistance. Could a central vaccine database benefit the U.S.? Food banks are dealing with supply chain problems just before the holidays. If you took Thanksgiving off last year, we have tips to prepare a Thanksgiving meal in case you're rusty. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...
Is the U.S. in for another Winter surge? Plus, Thanksgiving travel chaos returns.
November 22, 2021 22:51 - 12 minutesWinter is coming and COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are on the rise across the U.S. Can the vaccines help stop another surge? Thanksgiving travel looks to be even worse this year after many people skipped visiting family last year. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Time to get a booster shot. Plus, it might be hard to find Santa at the mall this year.
November 19, 2021 23:12 - 19 minutesThe FDA has formally approved Covid-19 booster shots from Pfizer and Moderna for all American adults ahead of the holiday season. We've seen a sharp increase in the number of people hospitalized with eating disorders, and the pandemic is partly to blame. There have been all kinds of shortages recently. Now, it's a shortage of Santa Clauses! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...
Will new Covid-19 treatments help us hold off another winter surge? Plus, dealing with unvaccinated family members on Thanksgiving.
November 18, 2021 23:13 - 19 minutesPfizer is asking federal regulators to authorize its antiviral pill to treat Covid-19. Merck has a similar medication. And both will be selling them to poorer countries for cheap. Will this turn the tide against the virus? California is allowing all adults to sign up for booster shots. Will they help us fight an expected winter surge? And Thanksgiving is coming up. How do you deal with getting together with family members who aren't vaccinated? To learn more about listener data and our priv...
The pandemic is still taking a toll on students. Plus, hundreds of deer in Iowa have Covid-19.
November 10, 2021 23:08 - 17 minutesA new survey details how students in Los Angeles are still dealing with the effects of the pandemic. Many say there needs to be more of an emphasis on mental health. Turns out that hundreds of deer in Iowa have Covid-19. What does this mean for humans? And we've heard a lot about the current worker shortage from the perspective of job-seekers. But what about companies that are hiring? Have they been forced to change the way they recruit and retain employees? To learn more about listener dat...
Pfizer wants to give vaccinated people a boost. Plus, a pandemic baby boom might be on the way.
November 09, 2021 22:52 - 18 minutesPfizer will ask the FDA to approve COVID-19 booster shots for all adults. California could be seeing the start of another Winter surge. A post-pandemic baby boom could hit. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Pfizer's new pill could be the real pandemic game-changer. Plus, low excitement for booster shots.
November 05, 2021 21:52 - 12 minutesPfizer says it has a COVID-19 treatment pill that can save lives and keep people out of the hospital. California is seeing lower-than-expected demand for booster shots. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A de facto vaccine mandate for the U.S. Plus, the pandemic creates more boomerang employees.
November 04, 2021 21:55 - 17 minutesThe federal government says workers at big companies have to be vaccinated or tested weekly starting in early January. Is this basically a national vaccine mandate? Los Angeles County is the latest big metropolitan area in the U.S. to require vaccination proof for most indoor areas. Workers used the pandemic to quit their jobs and look for better opportunities but many came crawling back after striking out. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audac...
Bay Area COVID-19 cases on the rise but why? Plus, vaccinated parents concerned about their young kids getting the shot.
November 03, 2021 22:05 - 29 minutesCOVID-19 cases are on the rise in the San Francisco Bay Area despite its strict rules. Some parents say they're not getting their younger kids vaccinated even if they themselves are already vaccinated. Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti tests positive for COVID-19 while on an overseas trip. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Younger kids will soon be eligible to get vaccinated. Plus, holiday travel will likely be a mess this year.
November 02, 2021 22:08 - 20 minutesThe CDC is on the cusp of approving the Pfizer vaccine for 5 to 11 year olds. But Moderna's vaccine is on hold for kids because of a potential side effect related to heart inflammation. Open enrollment for 2022 health insurance plans is underway. How do you know you're making the right decision? And it looks like pandemic-related issues are going to make travel this holiday season a mess. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-po...
Covid-19 is now responsible for more than 5 million deaths globally
November 01, 2021 22:13 - 22 minutesAnother grim milestone for the Covid-19 pandemic. What does the future of the virus look like? Are we just going to have to learn how to live with Covid-19? Organized labor is having a moment, thanks in part to the pandemic. But will it last? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Could an antidepressant be better at treating Covid-19 than Merck's new, expensive pill? Plus, lots of pushback from parents expected as vaccines are approved for younger kids.
October 27, 2021 21:53 - 21 minutesNew research shows that a widely available antidepressant could be even more effective than a new pill from Merck at treating Covid-19. And it's much less expensive. Speaking of that pill, Merck will allow a nonprofit group to manufacture it for low and middle income countries. But it won't allow for a generic option. The FDA is expected to give final approval to Pfizer's vaccine for 5 to 11 year old kids later this week. How much resistance will we see from parents? Yet another thing made wo...
Airline pilots group opposes mandatory vaccinations. Plus, can you mix-and-match vaccines and boosters?
October 13, 2021 21:56 - 23 minutesSome airline pilots are uniting to say they shouldn't be forced to get vaccinated. Is it OK to get a Pfizer booster shot if you got the Moderna or Johnson & Johnson vaccines? The pandemic has led to higher prices of just about everything. What will slow down the increase? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Moderna makes poor countries pay more for its vaccine. Plus, supply chain problems hit grocery stores.
October 12, 2021 22:03 - 13 minutesModerna is charging poorer countries more for its COVID-19 vaccine. But why? Pandemic-related supply chain problems are impacting grocery store shelves. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Merck seeks approval for its COVID pill. Plus, the child care crisis might be getting worse.
October 11, 2021 21:53 - 25 minutesMerck is seeking emergency approval from the FDA for its new antiviral COVID pill. The pandemic has exacerbated the U.S.'s child care crisis. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Merck is charging HOW MUCH for its COVID-19 pill!? Plus, will we see the flu and COVID together this Winter?
October 07, 2021 21:53 - 21 minutesSweden and Finland are pausing the Moderna vaccine for men under 30 over concerns about a cardiovascular side effect. Merck is charging the U.S. government more than 40 times what it costs to produce a dose of its new COVID treatment. The flu and COVID-19. Will we see the dreaded twindemic this Winter. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Where are all the cheap at-home COVID tests? Plus, Los Angeles set for an indoor vaccine mandate.
October 04, 2021 22:08 - 25 minutesCheap, quick and easy at-home COVID tests are hard to find. We were promised them but where are they? Los Angeles is set to impose a vaccine mandate to visit more indoor places. The pandemic changes how we view cars and auto transportation. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The COVID treatment we've been waiting for might finally be here. Plus, California's new vaccine mandate for school kids.
October 01, 2021 21:56 - 25 minutesMerck says its new antiviral pill shows promise in fighting COVID-19. California now has a vaccine mandate for all eligible school students. The Biden administration looks to end "surprise" medical billing. Businesses pivot to try to survive during the pandemic. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sex and the pandemic: A new survey reveals people's secrets. Plus, the CDC urges pregnant women to get vaccinated now.
September 30, 2021 21:55 - 22 minutesThe CDC is strongly encouraging pregnant women to get vaccinated. This comes as many pregnant women are skipping the shots. A new bill would require proof of vaccination, recovery or a negative COVID test to fly domestically in the U.S. Let's talk about sex. The pandemic has created very different experiences for people out there. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://po...
Threats to quit over vaccine mandates are mostly hollow. Plus, YouTube cracks down on anti-vaccine misinformation.
September 29, 2021 22:03 - 26 minutesThreats by unvaccinated people to quit their jobs over vaccine mandates were mostly hollow. YouTube says it's removing anti-vaccine misinformation but is it too late? Los Angeles is set to approve a strict indoor vaccine mandate to enter restaurants, bars, movie theaters, gyms, etc. But are those businesses ready and able to enforce it and check everyone? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad ...
Can your politics get you killed by COVID-19? Plus, a major step closer to getting younger kids vaccinated.
September 28, 2021 21:54 - 20 minutesYounger kids are a step closer to getting a COVID vaccine shot. New data suggests politics might play a role in a person's chances of dying of COVID. A Hollywood actress shares her experience in a booster shot clinical trial and if the shot is really helping boost her immune system. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Judge puts NYC teacher vaccine mandate on hold. Plus, should airlines create a "no jerk" fly list?
September 27, 2021 21:58 - 25 minutesNew York City's vaccine mandate for teachers and school staff faces a tough legal challenge now that a judge put the mandate on hold. Bad behavior has gotten worse on airlines since the pandemic. A push is growing to permanently ban people who attack flight attendants and disrupt the flight. Hunger and food insecurity is a problem getting bigger during the pandemic. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more abo...
Learning to live with COVID-19 forever. Plus, a CDC panel recommends Pfizer booster shots for millions of Americans.
September 23, 2021 21:59 - 18 minutesWe're probably all going to have to learn to live with COVID-19 forever. A CDC panel recommends Pfizer booster shots for older people and others. The FDA approved the boosters for "high risk" workers. But who are they exactly? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Moderna vs. Pfizer: Which one wins? Plus, even zoo animals are getting vaccinated now.
September 22, 2021 21:52 - 25 minutesModerna vs. Pfizer. Which one is better? An 11-year-old girl is waiting to turn 12 so she can get vaccinated and head back to school. Zoo animals are getting their COVID-19 vaccine shots in Philadelphia. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1-and-done is now 2-and-done for Johnson & Johnson. Plus, where did all the COVID-19 testing kits go?
September 21, 2021 21:54 - 13 minutesThe Johnson & Johnson vaccine might be 2-and-done instead of 1-and-done now. A new study details how a second shot offers a lot more protection. The U.S. is dealing with a shortage of COVID-19 testing kits. Will this hurt the ability to prevent outbreaks? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices