New Booster Shot. Also, Covid: Concerns and Treatments.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17
PROGRAM # 9828 12:00 PM PT

New Booster Shot.

While anyone can get sick from COVID-19, older adults and people infected twice or more have a much higher risk of death, hospitalization and other complications. The risk of getting seriously ill is increased among Latinos 50 years and older. What protections are provided by the updated booster? Are there risks to receiving a catch-up booster dose among older adults? When should seniors get this updated booster? How to plan for the holidays?

Guest: Dr. Ilan Shapiro, Medical Director for Health and Wellness, AltaMed Health Services, Los Angeles, CA.

Covid: Concerns and Treatments. Experts anticipate increased rates of Covid-19 during the holidays. A public health leader talks about free and underutilized treatments now available that are highly effective at preventing severe illness and hospitalization. He also talks about the critical importance of getting boosted, testing regularly, and making a plan for what to do if you get COVID-19. In another story, a new poll of Latino parents show their concerns about Covid-19 as the virus transitions from a pandemic to an endemic phase.

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