Ask The Expert: Do we really need a booster shot?

Covid cases are up locally and nationwide and health experts say the very contageous Delta Variant is to blame for the rapid rise.

On Thursday, Pfizer announced it is about to ask the FDA to approve a third dose of its COVID-19 vaccine.

On Ask the Expert A&M Texarkana Virologist Dr. Ben Neuman joined KRLD's Kristin Diaz and David Rancken to talk about why he supports the possible idea of a third dose of the vaccine shot.

Each day on the KRLD Afternoon News, we ask the experts what you want to know. Send us your questions or topic suggestions at Questions@krld.com. Hear the answer at 4:40 p.m.

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