November 23, 2021 – Cases Up About 30% This Month, Vaccine Immunity More Consistent Than Infection Immunity, And More

In our continuing series looking at the latest medical research and news on COVID-19, guest host Sharon McNary speaks with director of Infectious Disease and Prevention at Pasadena’s Huntington Hospital, Dr. Kimberly Shriner.  Topics today include: Many seemingly worrying COVID-19 vaccine reactions are common and harmless CDC finds that vaccine immunity is more consistent than immunity gained from infection About 44,000 LAUSD students missed their first vaccine deadline COVID-19 booster shot uptake is lower in the hardest-hit LA County ZIP codes COVID-19 cases up 32% in kids from two weeks ago What you should make of the latest COVID-19 surge  This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.