Ask an Expert: Dr. Bob Wachter π¨ββοΈ
π¨ββοΈOn today's special Ask an Expert, we're joined by Dr. Bob Wachter, Chair, UCSF Dept. of Medicine, author, and guest host of In the Bubble! He's answering questions around the pandemic and the Covid vaccines. Plus, some listener-submitted questions. π What will the Summer be like? π« When can kids go to school without masks? π Does it matter which vaccine you get? When does he think kids will be able to get the Fauci Ouchie? Plus, much more! Dive in, you don't want to miss out!
What Is Herd Immunity? π
β° Why has a movement against Daylight Saving developed in recent years? π We know getting the COVID vaccine helps build immunity to the virus, but how can herd immunity help prevent COVID infections? Jacob and Olivia from the Curious Kid Podcast explain COVID herd immunity. π In today's Creature Feature, we learn how naked mole rats talk to each other using a unique dialect. π Plus! The Trivia Question of the Day!
Vaccine Angels & Women In Science! π
π How is President Biden doing on his promise to move fast on environmental protections? π 14-year-old Benjamin Kagan, founder of the Chicago Vaccine Angels, joins us to explain how he's helping make sure vaccines can get to the people who need them most. π©π½βπ¬ Our celebration of Women's History Month continues with our five favorite books about women in science! π» Plus! The Trivia Question of the Day!