Why Older Americans Are Dying Despite Vaccines
The unfortunate headline in The Washington Post last month was alarming: “COVID deaths no longer overwhelmingly among unvaccinated.” The paper went on to report that “Nearly two-thirds of people who died during the omicron surge were [age] 75 and older.” Since then, our
Latest Recommendations on COVID-19 Boosters
Although COVID-19 vaccines remain effective in preventing severe disease, recent data suggest their effectiveness at preventing mild infection and possibly severe disease wanes over time, especially in people ages 65 years and older, according to the Centers for Disease Control
COVID-19 Booster Vaccine Update Q&A
Our primary care doctors promised to keep you apprised of the latest coronavirus news. This includes the evolving guidance from the government regarding the COVID-19 booster vaccine. So here’s the latest information from the experts. Who is eligible now? Last month the Centers
COVID-19 Vaccine Update
To our patients: We have received a number of inquiries from our patients about the new coronavirus vaccines. Our family practice doctors do not yet know when we will be receiving vaccines for distribution. Once we are notified by the Health Department
Pneumonia Can Strike at Any Age
When ESPN reporter Edward Aschoff died last month, many people were shocked. How is it possible, they wondered, for a healthy 34-year-old person to suddenly die from pneumonia? In the wake of Aschoff’s unfortunate death, our primary care doctors in