CBS News: COVID19 Vaccine for Kids and the “Debate” on Boosters

on September 20, 2021September 20, 2021by Shikha Jain, MD FACPLeave a Comment

Pfizer says that it “hit the sweet spot” with its coronavirus vaccine for children ages 5 to 11. CBS News’ Mola Lenghi reports that the company will be applying for emergency use authorization by the end of the month. Then, Dr. Shikha Jain joins CBSN’s Elaine Quijano to discuss more of today’s coronavirus headlines.

About Shikha Jain, MD FACP

I am a practicing, board-certified hematology/oncology physician in Chicago. I speak on topics ranging from the impact of social media on healthcare, how physicians can utilize social media, how to write Op-eds in the medical world, gender equity and barriers to career advancement, and topics in GI oncology and immunotherapy. My goal is to explain complicated topics in simple terms. I also enjoy writing and you can find some of my writing on this site. I am a mother to three amazing kids and married to a gastroenterologist. I look forward to connecting with you.