As COVID-19 Cases Climb, Some Americans Regret Skipping The Vaccine From Their Hospital Beds

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July 27, 2021

For some parents of younger children, the wait for a COVID vaccine has felt far too long. They're ready to take drastic action. (Jessica Hill/AP File)

COVID-19 cases continue to rise in the U.S., especially in areas where people are choosing not to get vaccinated.

Dr. Tom Frieden, former director of the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention and CEO of Resolve to Save Lives, says that's "painful to watch" because vaccines have proven to be safe and very effective at stopping the deadly virus.

Frieden joins Here & Now's Robin Young to discuss.

This segment aired on July 27, 2021.

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As COVID-19 Cases Climb, Some Americans Regret Skipping The Vaccine From Their Hospital Beds

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