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Looking ahead on COVID-19

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Heard On The Morning Show
Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children
Lurie Children’s hospital registered nurse Carolyn Ruyle prepares a dose of a Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at Lurie Children’s hospital Friday, Nov. 5, 2021, in Chicago. Health officials hailed shots for kids ages 5 to 11 as a major breakthrough after more than 18 months of illness, hospitalizations, deaths and disrupted education. Nam Y. Huh/AP Photo

First, we talk with the chair of emerging infectious diseases at Pennsylvania State University about the latest research into COVID-19 in humans and animals. Then, we talk with a School of Freshwater Sciences professor on monitoring coronavirus outbreaks through city sewage.

Episode Credits

  • Lee Rayburn Host
  • Royce Podeszwa Producer
  • Steven Potter Technical Director
  • Sandra McLellan Guest
  • Suresh Kuchipudi Guest

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