121 – Update: COVID Vaccination in Aging (7.29.21 Edition)

July 30, 2021
121 – Update: COVID Vaccination in Aging (7.29.21 Edition)
Better Health While Aging
121 – Update: COVID Vaccination in Aging (7.29.21 Edition)

Jul 30 2021 |

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Show Notes

 In This Episode:

This video update includes my thoughts on the Delta variant and the latest CDC announcement regarding guidance for fully vaccinated adults, what to know about “breakthrough” COVID cases in nursing homes and elsewhere, recent studies on the efficacy of vaccines in older adults (and why some touted study results may not apply to older adults), who might not be well protected by the vaccine, and more.

(View the show notes page to watch my subtitled talk and my slides.)

This episode covers:

Note: Since I recorded my update, the Washington Post has reported on the CDC’s internal presentation covering why they are so concerned about the Delta variant. The data presented is interesting and can be found here.

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