Petrie Dish

Latest Episodes:

Going Back To School Safely During The Delta Surge Jul 30, 2021

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In this episode of Petrie Dish, a pediatric infectious diseases doctor outlines steps those who are around unvaccinated children can take to keep them safe.

South Texas ICU Doctor Says COVID Numbers Are ‘Trending In The Wrong Direction’ Jul 16, 2021

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In this week's Petrie Dish, we follow up with Hidalgo County’s health authority about the increasing number of coronavirus cases and hospitalizations in the area.

'A Pandemic Within A Pandemic': Expert Urges People To Get Vaccine To Combat New Delta Variant Jun 28, 2021

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An increasing number of cases of the delta variant in the United States has many experts urging caution.

An Expert Answers Teens' Questions About The Pfizer Vaccine Jun 07, 2021

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The director of the Centers for Disease Control urged adolescents aged 12 and up to get vaccinated against COVID-19 after a recent increase in COVID hospitalizations for that age group. Many adolescents have questions about the vaccine. Petrie Dish asked an expert for the answers.

The State Of The Pandemic May 13, 2021

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As of May 13, nearly 120 million Americans are fully vaccinated, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released new guidance saying anyone who is fully vaccinated can take off their masks in most situations, outside and inside.For many in the United States it can feel like the pandemic is over, but many people across the country remain unvaccinated and COVID surges are still happening across the globe. This week's Petrie Dish takes a look at the state of the pandemic.

One In A Million: What You Need To Know About The Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Pause Apr 19, 2021

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The Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control have asked vaccine administrators to stop using the Johnson & Johnson one-dose COVID-19 vaccine. The federal agencies called for this pause after six women experienced dangerous blood clots after getting the J&J shot. Dr. Ruth Berggren is an infectious diseases doctor and the director of the Center for Medical Humanities and Ethics at UT Health San Antonio. She says this recommended pause is appropriate, but stresses that the reports of blood clots in those who’ve received the J&J shot are exceedingly rare.

How Can We Help Children Recover From The Trauma Of The Pandemic? Apr 05, 2021

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The pandemic has not been easy on children. TPR's Bonnie Petrie spoke with a renowned pediatrician about how to help them overcome the individual and collective trauma of the last year.

One Year Later: Postcards From The Pandemic Mar 15, 2021

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People who've been working on the front lines of the pandemic reflect on the one year milestone and the loss of 500,000 Americans.

'Petrie Dish' Host Receives COVID-19 Vaccine, But Why Are Other Texans Missing Out? Feb 15, 2021

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This week's Petrie Dish is personal: Host Bonnie Petrie receives her first dose of the COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine.

He's Been Dubbed 'The Fauci Of The Border' — Why Dr. Cigarroa Is Fighting For Laredo Feb 08, 2021

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Dr. Ricardo Cigarroa is a cardiologist in Laredo. He descends from a line of doctors in the city who have been serving patients there for 100 years.