Brains On! Science podcast for kids

Vaccines for kids and silver linings: Our second COVID summer

Adults around the world are getting vaccinated against the coronavirus, and now, in a handful of countries (including the U.S.) kids over 12 can get vaccinated too. We hear from a 13-year-old who participated in a clinical trial for a vaccine and get tips for how to navigate the world when only some people in your family are able to be vaccinated. Plus, Kara and Gilly share expert advice on how to handle big feelings as the world starts to open back up. And a new Moment of Um answers the question: What are eye boogers? Find out more about how mRNA vaccines and clinical trials work in our previous episodes: <a class="default" href="https://www.brainson.org/episode/2021/01/26/a-super-special-shot-all-about-coronavirus-vaccines">A super special shot: All about coronavirus vaccines</a>: https://www.brainson.org/episode/2021/01/26/a-super-special-shot-all-about-coronavirus-vaccines <a class="default" href="https://www.brainson.org/episode/2021/02/23/whats-in-the-covid-vaccine">What’s in the COVID vaccine?</a>: https://www.brainson.org/story/2021/02/23/whats-in-the-covid-vaccine-transcript <a class="default" href="https://www.brainson.org/page/coronavirus">Find all our coronavirus coverage right here</a>: https://www.brainson.org/page/coronavirus Today’s episode is sponsored by the podcast "Avatar: Braving the Elements” You can support our show at brainson.org/fans

Brains On!® is a science podcast for curious kids and adults from American Public Media. Each week, a different kid co-host joins Molly Bloom to find answers to fascinating questions about the world sent in by listeners. Like, do dogs know they’re dogs? Or, why do feet stink? Plus, we have mystery sounds for you to guess, songs for you to dance to, and lots of facts -- all checked by experts.