Dr. Marc Siegel and Chief Medical Correspondent for CBS, Dr. John LaPook discuss COVID 19, public health messaging, and what can be done to help reduce vaccine hesitancy through coherent and clear communication of the facts.

Dr. Marc Siegel and his guest Professor Madhukar Pai, MD, PhD offer a world view of the current state of the Pandemic and the importance of vaccine distribution around the world—with insight into the challenges we may face if the virus is not controlled globally.

Dr. Jonathan Whiteson and his guest discuss the findings of new research looking at the long-term impact of COVID 19 on the brain, how long the effects may last, and how we can distinguish these effects as biological as opposed to the anxiety and stress relationship surrounding the Pandemic.

Director of the Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases at NYU Langone Health, Dr. Adam Ratner, joins Dr. Marc Siegel and discusses the impact the COVID Delta variant is having on children, the recommendations of the American Pediatric Association for masking in schools, and the latest information on COVID vaccines for children under 12.

Senior Scholar at the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security, Dr. Jennifer Nuzzo, joins Dr. Marc Siegel and discusses the newly released CDC research showing the benefits of the COVID vaccine for pregnant women, and their babies. Hear the latest on COVID testing and global vaccine distribution.

Pediatrician Dr. Arun Chopra talks with a member of the Executive Committee for the American Academy of Pediatrics’ Council on School Health about the recommendations for children returning to school safely, without putting their health in jeopardy.

USPHS Lieutenant and Officer with the CDC, Lt. Alyson Cavanaugh, joins Dr. Marc Siegel and explains how long natural immunity to the COVID virus lasts. And, she reviews the findings of a new study released by the CDC showing that those vaccinated after a COVID infection have their risk of reinfection cut in half.

Co-Director of the Center for Vaccine Development at Texas Children’s Hospital, Dr. Peter Hotez, joins Dr. Marc Siegel and discusses the concerns about the Delta variant and the importance of vaccinations in helping to curb the recent rise in COVID cases, as well as America’s role in global vaccine distribution.

Dr. Mark Pochapin and his guest discuss how the new Delta variant is affecting children, why getting vaccinated is safe and important for people of all ages, and when we might expect a COVID vaccine for children under the age of 12.

Dr. Angela Rasmussen, Researcher at the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Research Organization – International Vaccine Centre (VIDO-InterVac) joins Dr. Marc Siegel and discusses vaccine approvals, COVID immunity, Delta Variant transmission and the surge of infections in the US.