Fourth COVID vax shot: What’s the value?

“The biggest bang for the buck is trying to get as many people as possible getting three shots, and not really hemming and hawing as much over a fourth shot. Except … the older you are, the more you would stand to benefit,” says Dr. Peter Chin-Hong, UCSF professor of medicine.

“The biggest bang for the buck is trying to get as many people as possible getting three shots, and not really hemming and hawing as much over a fourth shot. Except … the older you are, the more you would stand to benefit,” says Dr. Peter Chin-Hong, UCSF professor of medicine. Photo by Shutterstock.

Today the FDA authorized a second booster shot of Pfizer and Moderna vaccines for people ages 50 and up, plus some people who are immunocompromised. 

Former President Trump likely committed felonies in his effort to overturn the 2020 election, said Judge David Carter on Monday. 

Critics preview the highly anticipated TV show of this season: “Halo,” “The Offer,” “The First Lady,” “Atlanta,” and “Bridgerton.” 

​Silvana Estrada, a 24-year-old Mexican artist, often sings about heartbreak and loneliness. She shares her musical influences, and explains why she deliberately raises her voice during the emotional climax of a song.

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Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Angie Perrin, Michell Eloy, Amy Ta, Brian Hardzinski, Bennett Purser, Marcelle Hutchins