Delta Debate: COVID Updates Regarding Variants and Booster Vaccinations
August 11, 2021
It’s been about 2 months since there’s been a post addressing COVID on agebuzz. That time lag tells you much about where experts thought the pandemic was heading and the reality of where we are now. While earlier this year it appeared that, as a country, we were on our…
Double Shot: Updates On A COVID-19 Vaccine Booster
June 16, 2021
First, some data to provide context for where we stand regarding COVID-19 in the United States. We now have officially confirmed 600,000 Americans dead from COVID, more than the combined totals from World War I, II, and Vietnam. On a positive note, 86% of those 65 and older are now…
Relationships Resumed: Grandparents and Grandchildren Getting Back Together
May 5, 2021
So, how long has it been for you? Eight months? Twelve months? Fourteen months? If you’re a grandparent, you’ve likely been counting the months (or, let’s face it, days) since the last time you had an in-person hug and kiss from your grandchild. While most of us have Zoomed and…
Booster Shot: Will You Need A COVID-19 Booster Down The Road?
April 21, 2021
So you’ve gotten both your vaccination shots and you’re 2 weeks beyond the second jab. Are you now out of the woods when it comes to being vulnerable to a COVID infection? The data suggest that all available vaccines are overwhelmingly effective in preventing serious illness and death from the…
Clear Skies: Is It Time To Plan A Summer Vacation?
April 7, 2021
If your bags are packed and you’re ready to go, chances are nothing is going to hold you back from heading out for a summer vacation. In fact, for those fully vaccinated, the CDC now states that domestic travel is a low-risk activity, provided you continue to wear a mask…
Get Back: It’s Time To Go Back For Preventive Health Care Visits
April 7, 2021
As the world begins to open up and your coronavirus vaccinations have been completed, perhaps you’re plotting a return to the things you’ve missed most: taking in a movie, lunch with good friends, visits with loved ones. And visits to the doctor? While that may not be high on your…