Better Health While Aging
Here’s what aging adults & families should know about the COVID and flu situation this winter, including what to know about the new BQ.1 subvariants, and how to stay safer during winter gatherings.
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Geriatrician Leslie Kernisan, MD MPH, explains the latest on COVID, the efficacy of the bivalent COVID booster, how to stay safer and healthier during holiday gatherings, and much more.
00:00 COVID News & Flu Update for Older Adults & Families
02:08 The current COVID & influenza situation (cases & hospitalizations)
19:26 About the newest Omicron subvariants BQ.1 & BQ.1.1
25:56 Real-world data on how well the bivalent COVID booster is working
36:05 How to avoid getting sick this winter
38:41 How to use masks and why
44:01 What to know about ventilation & air filters
49:54 How to choose a HEPA air purifier
1:03:06 How to detect symptoms of COVID now
1:08:10 How to treat COVID and how long to isolate
1:14:35 Summary of staying safe this winter