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.