Allison Aubrey, an NPR health correspondent, discusses the latest on COVID-19 vaccination progress in the U.S., revealing a national average of 65% of adults vaccinated, with state disparities. She highlights the importance of vaccinating teenagers amidst new research on adolescent hospitalizations. The conversation also covers the potential need for booster shots to address waning immunity and the challenges of returning to pre-pandemic travel norms as air travel increases. Community efforts to improve vaccine access, especially in Latino neighborhoods, are also spotlighted.
