In our continuing series looking at the latest medical research and news on COVID-19, Larry Mantle speaks with Dr. Sam Torbati of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.

Topics today include:
Pfizer says its vaccine is 90.7% effective against symptomatic COVID-19 in children ages 5 to 11

California prepares to give COVID-19 vaccine to children age 5-11
C.D.C. panel recommends COVID-19 booster shots for millions of Americans 
COVID-19 vaccine mandates are surviving nearly all court challenges
San Diego scientists are working on a vaccine against all coronaviruses. Yes, all of them
COVID-19 mandates work. Why is LA delaying vaccine deadline?

 

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In our continuing series looking at the latest medical research and news on COVID-19, Larry Mantle speaks with Dr. Sam Torbati of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.
Topics today include:
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<li>Pfizer says its vaccine is 90.7% effective against symptomatic COVID-19 in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cnn.com/2021/10/22/health/pfizer-kids-vaccine-efficacy/index.html">children ages 5 to 11</a> 
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<li><a href="https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/california/california-officials-prepare-to-vaccinate-children-age-5-11/2694773/">California</a>&nbsp;prepares to give COVID-19 vaccine to children age 5-11</li>
</ul>
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<li>C.D.C. panel recommends COVID-19&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2021/10/21/health/covid-vaccine-boosters-cdc.html">booster shots</a>&nbsp;for millions of Americans&nbsp;</li>
<li>COVID-19&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/covid-19-vaccine-mandates-are-surviving-nearly-all-court-challenges-11634904317">vaccine mandates</a>&nbsp;are surviving nearly all court challenges</li>
<li>San Diego scientists are working on a<a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/business/biotech/story/2021-10-21/san-diego-scientists-are-working-on-a-vaccine-against-all-coronaviruses-yes-all-of-them">&nbsp;</a><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/business/biotech/story/2021-10-21/san-diego-scientists-are-working-on-a-vaccine-against-all-coronaviruses-yes-all-of-them">vaccine against all coronaviruses</a>. Yes, all of them</li>
<li>COVID-19 mandates work. Why is LA&nbsp;<a href="https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2021-10-21/la-vaccine-mandate">delaying vaccine deadline?</a></li>
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This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.

Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, we've had a daily segment on AirTalk devoted to bringing you the latest information about COVID-19, vaccines, and how the virus and pandemic have affected the lives of Southern Californians from the doctors, nurses, epidemiologists, and other medical professionals fighting the virus on the frontlines.

UPDATE: This podcast is no longer being updated regularly as of April 20, 2022. Should the pandemic situation change, we may release special episodes as needed. Thank you for subscribing!

This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.

Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, we've had a daily segment on AirTalk devoted to bringing you the latest information about COVID-19, vaccines, and how the virus and pandemic have affected the lives of Southern Californians from the doctors, nurses, epidemiologists, and other medical professionals fighting the virus on the frontlines.
UPDATE: This podcast is no longer being updated regularly as of April 20, 2022. Should the pandemic situation change, we may release special episodes as needed. Thank you for subscribing!
This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.

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Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, we've had a daily segment on AirTalk devoted to bringing you the latest information about COVID-19, vaccines, and how the virus and pandemic have affected the lives of Southern Californians from the doctors, nurses, epidemiologists, and other medical professionals fighting the virus on the frontlines. In each episode of this podcast, we’ll speak with one of the experts on our rotating panel of guests who share their expertise with us each day.

Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, we've had a daily segment on AirTalk devoted to bringing you the latest information about COVID-19, vaccines, and how the virus and pandemic have affected the lives of Southern Californians from the doctors, nurses, epidemiologists, and other medical professionals fighting the virus on the frontlines. In each episode of this podcast, we’ll speak with one of the experts on our rotating panel of guests who share their expertise with us each day.

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