RANE Podcast Series

Everything You Need to Know about the Newest COVID Strain: EG.5

Oct 28, 2023
Guest
Bill Lang
Guest
Fred Southwick
In this episode, infectious disease specialist Dr. Fred Southwick and public health expert Dr. Bill Lang discuss the characteristics of the EG variant and compare it to Omicron. They also debate whether young healthy people should receive booster vaccines and emphasize the importance of vaccination for older individuals and those with health issues. Additionally, they explore the significance of the RSV vaccine for pregnant women and its prevention of RSV infections in newborns, as well as the effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccine for different age groups.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
2
COVID Variants and Symptoms
02:38 • 6min
3
Susceptibility to Omicron Variants and the Debate on Booster Vaccines
08:21 • 11min
4
The Importance of Vaccination and RSV Prevention
19:17 • 7min
5
COVID-19 Vaccine Effectiveness and Combining Vaccines
25:52 • 4min