Friday, May 14th, 2021

Now that Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine has been authorized for children 12 and older, some Iowa doctors say some parents still have questions. We hear about it from IPR’s Kassidy Arena. Activists in Des Moines are calling on state leaders to improve conditions in Iowa’s prisons. Organizers say they’ve been in contact with inmates and are sharing their concerns. Plus, estimates suggest there may be thousands of COVID “long-haulers” in Iowa. IPR’s Kate Payne brings us the story of health care providers offering a range of therapies to help treat the condition, which for some is debilitating.