Triple Threat: Covid, Flu, And RSV (Plus The Common Cold) Converge This Winter
November 2, 2022
If you are healthy at this moment, count your lucky stars (and be thankful for whatever vaccines you’ve received). Because chances are, if you’re out and about, and especially if you’ve spent time with children, you’ve likely been exposed to, or infected with, one of several ailments sweeping the country:…
Down In The Mouth: Poor Dental Hygiene Leads To Serious Health Problems
October 19, 2022
While our systems of medical and dental care seem to operate in 2 very different spheres, the reality is the connection between your physical, mental, and dental health is deep and important to recognize. In fact, as one expert has made clear, “Your mouth truly is the gateway to your…
Take No Chances: Why The Flu Shot Is Critical This Year
October 13, 2021
Okay, we admit it. Sometimes we can sound like a broken record when it comes to getting a flu shot. Everyone older than 6 months should get the flu shot this year, both because predictions of a looming bad flu season are now popping up everywhere and hospital systems, overwhelmed…
Arm Up: Updates On Recommended Pneumonia and Flu Vaccinations
July 10, 2019
While we typically associate winter with illnesses like flu or pneumonia, some recent expert advice and recommendations put these topics on our summer news cycle. First, regarding the pneumonia vaccine Prevnar 13, a Federal Advisory panel has reconsidered the previous recommendation that all adults 65 and older receive this…
Catch Your Breath: How Your Lungs Change As You Age
February 13, 2019
It’s not your imagination: your breathing may change, and you may be more susceptible to pneumonia or other bacterial or viral lung infections, as you age. To better understand why that may happen, it’s important to first understand the biological process going on in your lungs as you breathe in…
Your Best Shot: Essential Vaccinations For Your Later Years
October 31, 2018
Exactly one year ago, agebuzz readers were encouraged to check out Shingrix, the new shingles vaccine that was anticipated to be highly effective against shingles. Since one out of three adults develops shingles during his or her lifetime, the hope was that this new vaccine would drastically reduce the number…