Burnout Among College Students, Talking To Loved Ones Who Are Hesitant About COVID-19 Vaccine

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A patient receives a shot of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine
In this March 1, 2021, photo, a patient receives a shot of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine next to a guidelines sign at a CVS Pharmacy branch in Los Angeles. More than 27 million Americans fully vaccinated against the coronavirus will have to keep waiting for guidance from U.S. health officials for what they should and shouldn’t do. Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP Photos

Some college students are feeling increasingly burned out after many colleges decided to cancel spring break amid concerns about COVID-19. We talk a higher education reporter about the issue, and hear from college students about what the last few months have been like. And we talk to a physician from Yale about how to navigate conversations with friends and family who are hesitant about the COVID-19 vaccines.

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Episode Credits

  • Molly Stentz Host
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
  • Natalie Guyette Producer
  • Laura Pavin Producer
  • Rachael Vasquez Producer
  • Devi Shastri Guest
  • Joanie Kierzek Guest
  • Kashish Jain Guest
  • Dr. Jorge Moreno Guest