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Brick rigs new update12/18/2023 S1: And as you mentioned, Omicron is still the dominant COVID strain. And that's why I think it's really a safe alternative and why parents should be very supportive of it. And so the same type of side effects that we see in adults with a sore arm and some fatigue, these are the common side effects that lasts a day or two, but there aren't any cases, serious side effects that have been seen in the testing and even all the way up through age 11, the chance of anything serious, like myocarditis. But more importantly is the protection from hospitalizations, serious outcomes. I mean, who wants to put a young child through an extra shot ? But nonetheless, they protect about 50% or more from infection. S2: Moderna, which is a two dose vaccine, or Pfizer, which is three doses. And that vaccine protection now that it's available for young children would be really helpful. It's very likely we'll see another significant variant in the months ahead, as you alluded to in the summer, late summer or fall or even later than that. So that's why it's important to get the kids vaccinated, because the infections that many of them had are not adequately protected, nor are the problems that lie ahead. The big surge or worse we've had that be a one variant is so different than the variants that we're seeing now on the rise, so-called be a four and five. And the problem is that American that was the beginning of this year. There was a big jump in hospitalizations. S2: It's not getting enough of the sense of its importance because the children age six months to five years have had a lot of trouble during the American way. S1: So this is the last major age group to be granted approval for the vaccine. Eric Topol, director of the Scripps Research Translational Institute in La Hoya. Joining me once again with a COVID update is Dr. Yet despite the promising signs, health officials are wary of a jump in cases over the summer as eager Americans seek to travel and gather in droves. At the same time, the county this week reported a seven day low in cases as hospitalizations continue to drop. The long awaited eligibility for younger children comes after the CDC issued approval for the age group over the weekend. After a year and a half of waiting, San Diego parents are now able to seek out COVID vaccinations for their children, aged six months to five years. Plus, we'll tell you about a new center for Chicano art and culture. S1: And here, how the Port of San Diego is working to reduce air pollution. S2: If we have a low turnout November election, just like we had a fairly low turnout primary in June, we're going to have electorate skewed towards older voters, towards more affluent voters. Analysis of what's ahead for November's election. S1: I'm Jade Hindman with Maureen CAVANAUGH. S2: It's very likely we'll see another significant variant and that vaccine protection for young children would be really helpful. S1: What you need to know about COVID 19 vaccines and variants.
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