05.06.2022 - By Better Health While Aging
Dr. K discusses the current rise in COVID cases, the related risks for aging adults, what to know about the newest Omicron variants, and the most effective ways to take sensible precautions.
She covers:
Where we are at with COVID now, and the impact on aging adults
About the Omicron variants BA.2 and BA.2.12.1
What’s changed (& hasn’t) with COVID
The latest on COVID vaccine efficacy during Omicron
What to know about first and second boosters
The latest on how COVID is being transmitted
What to do for masking to be effective
Ventilation & checking CO2 levels
Does rapid testing still work?
What to know if you catch COVID
Whether to mask on airplanes & answers to other FAQs
Her top recommendations for taking reasonable precautions right now
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Related Episodes:
127 – COVID Update for Aging Adults (2.24.22 Edition)
Related Resources:
BHWA:
COVID & Aging Adults: 2022 Updates
COVID Vaccination for Aging Adults: What to Know & Do
To track COVID data:
NY Times COVID Tracker
OurWorldInData.org Coronavirus Data Explorer
CDC Nursing Home Covid-19 Data Dashboard
CDC Wastewater Surveillance
CDC COVID cases and deaths by vaccine status
CDC:
COVID variant proportion tracker
FDA: Paxlovid EUA Fact Sheet for Healthcare Providers
For masking, ventilation COVID transmission information:
CIDRAP: What can masks do? Part 1: The science behind COVID-19 protection
Project N95
Twitter resources