129 – COVID Update for Aging Adults (7.21.22 Edition)

Dr. K discusses the high COVID levels, the related risks for aging adults, what to know about Omicron BA.5, the data on boosters, and the most effective ways to take sensible precautions.

She covers:

The current COVID situation and how high cases really are

What to know about COVID hospitalization numbers

Whether COVID vaccines are still working

The data on first and second boosters

How the new Novavax COVID vaccine works

How to test for COVID

How long to isolate if you get COVID

What to know about Paxlovid and relapsing after Paxlovid

What masks she recommends

How to take reasonable precautions

Note: you can get the CO2 monitor Dr. K refers to on Amazon here: https://amzn.to/3yhDtq8. The masks that Dr. K is currently using include 3M V-flex N95, and 3M Aura N95. These are affiliate links, so any purchases will help support Better Health While Aging, at no extra cost to you.

Related Episodes:

128 – COVID Update for Aging Adults (5.5.22 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

Wastewater:

CDC Wastewater Surveillance

Biobot.io wastewater tracker

Walgreens Test Positivity Tracker

OurWorldInData.org Coronavirus Data Explorer

CDC Nursing Home Covid-19 Data Dashboard

CDC Variant Proportion Tracker

CDC COVID cases and deaths by vaccine status

FDA:

Update: COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Composition (6/30/22)

Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine, Adjuvanted Emergency Use A