Weighing the Benefits and Risks of Tonsil Surgery and Ear Tubes in Children with Dr. Nina Shapiro

Tonsil surgery and ear tubes are among the most common procedures in the U.S. The risks are low, but there are downsides. In today’s episode, Pediatric ENT surgeon and author Dr. Nina Shapiro from UCLA talks us through how to know when it makes sense to proceed with one of these procedures. Dr. Shapiro also weighs in on COVID-19 vaccination in children! This is a great episode to pass along to friends, family and colleagues with young children.

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