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Coming up on Connections: Friday, November 5

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First hour: Rochester Mayor-elect Malik Evans

Second hour: Local pediatricians on the COVID-19 vaccine for kidsWe're joined by Rochester Mayor-elect Malik Evans. Evans ran unopposed after winning the Democratic primary. He says among his goals for the city is to bridge divides in the community. This hour, we talk with him about a number of issues, including his priorities for office, policing, and about how to curb the violence in Rochester. Our guest:

  • Malik Evans, Rochester Mayor-elect 

Then in our second hour, on Tuesday, the CDC formally endorsed the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5-11. According to PBS NewsHour, "CDC officials calculated that for every 500,000 kids this age vaccinated, between 18,000 and 58,000 COVID-19 cases would be prevented, and prevent anywhere from 80 to 226 hospitalizations." This hour, we talk with local pediatricians about the COVID-19 vaccine for kids. Our guests:

  • Elizabeth Murray, D.O., assistant professor of pediatrics and pediatrician at Golisano Children’s Hospital
  • Steve Cook, M.D., associate professor of pediatrics and pediatrician at Golisano Children’s Hospital
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Evan Dawson is the host of "Connections with Evan Dawson." He joined WXXI in January 2014 after working at 13WHAM-TV, where he served as morning news anchor. He was hired as a reporter for 13WHAM-TV in 2003 before being promoted to anchor in 2007.
Megan Mack is the executive producer of "Connections with Evan Dawson" and live/televised engagement programming.