Casual Friday with Naomi Tomky and Paige Browning The Mariners are going to the playoffs, and everyone in the city seems to be excited. Some thigns not lighting us up ht Clare McGrane Play AudioListen 19 mins
4 ways the world messed up its pandemic response — and 3 fixes to do better next time A new report from the Lancet Commission sums up the many mistakes that have been made and offers proposals for a more effective global strategy if and when another pandemic should strike. Ari Daniel
What to expect when you're expecting a booster shot KUOW Reporter Kate Walters joins Soundside to get us up to speed on the new vaccine boosters that target Omicron variants. Hans Anderson Play AudioListen 15 mins
'Another kind of homophobia:' Critics say King County's monkeypox vaccine criteria are intrusive To try to make sure scarce monkeypox vaccine doses are reaching those most at risk of contracting the virus, King County put detailed eligibility requirements in place. But critics of the county’s approach say it’s not working as intended and might be doing harm. Eilís O'Neill Play AudioListen 6 mins
Monkeypox vaccines in short supply and high demand Monkeypox is testing our already strained medical care system. Cases are doubling nearly every week and vaccines are still in short supply. But King County UW Medicine’s Dr. Shireesha Dhanireddy is here to fill us in Brandi Fullwood Play AudioListen 14 mins
A vaccine for Lyme disease is in its final clinical trial There isn't currently a Lyme disease vaccine on the U.S. market. Researchers are hoping to change that. Bill Chappell
Kids and vaccine hesitancy Kids of any age can get vaccinated against Covid now. The real question is: Will they? We check in with Dr. Dimitri Christakas about what concerns parents have. Marcus Harrison Green Play AudioListen 14 mins
North Korea says its COVID outbreak is now under control. But is it? After saying there were no cases, officials on May 12 announced an outbreak. But without an adequate supply of tests, some say North Korea is "flying blind." And it still doesn't have vaccines. Anthony Kuhn
CDC advisers urge Pfizer booster for children ages 5 to 11 If the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention agrees, as expected, it would open a third COVID-19 shot to healthy elementary-age kids. The Associated Press
5 big ideas for the White House's Global COVID Summit We asked experts from around the world: What would they like to see on the agenda for this virtual event. Their ideas include fair pay for all health workers — and a makeover for foreign aid. Kamala Thiagarajan
