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The safety and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccination for kids and boosters for adults

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Talk of Iowa, hosted by Charity Nebbe

While many parents were eagerly waiting for the opportunity to get their children vaccinated against COVID-19, others had concerns.

On this episode of Talk of Iowa, host Charity Nebbe talks to pediatrician Dr. Amy Shriver and pediatric hospitalist Dr. William Ching to address COVID-19 vaccinations for children, their safety and efficacy. They also discuss the dangers COVID-19 poses to children.

Later in the podcast, Mike Brownlee of University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics answers questions about booster shots for adults.

Guests:

  • Dr. Amy Shriver, general pediatrician at Blank Pediatrics, Unity Point Health in Des Moines
  • Dr. William Ching, pediatric hospitalist at Unity Point Health, St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids
  • Mike Brownlee, associate director and chief pharmacy officer of the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics
Charity Nebbe is IPR's 'Talk of Iowa' host. She also hosts IPR's podcasts 'Garden Variety' and 'Unsettled'. Since 2010, Nebbe has interviewed, conversed with, and shared ideas from guests of all backgrounds and locations, and has helped listeners better understand, appreciate, and explore their state and the world around them. Nebbe has a bachelors degree from Iowa State University.
Matthew Alvarez
Matthew was a producer for IPR's River to River and Talk of Iowa