February 1, 2022 – Vaccine For Young Kids Could Be Ready Soon, Novavax Vaccine Approval, L.A. County Mask Rules

In our continuing series looking at the latest medical research and news on COVID-19, Larry Mantle speaks with Dr. Tara Vijayan, associate professor of infectious diseases and medical director of antimicrobial stewardship at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA.  Topics today include:  Pfizer expected to ask the F.D.A. to authorize its COVID-19 vaccine for kids under 5.  Novavax applies for F.D.A. authorization of its COVID-19 vaccine.  Why Omicron hit Southern California harder than the Bay Area.  L.A. County health officials face pressure to ease indoor mask rules.  Even if they can find a test, not everyone wants to know if they have COVID.  What role should health providers play in COVID-19 testing?  This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.