Studies show that after being fully vaccinated against COVID19, protection against getting infected by the virus may decrease over time. Although COVID-19 vaccination for adults aged 65 years and older remains effective in preventing severe disease, recent data suggest it is less effective at preventing infection or milder illness with symptoms. This lower effectiveness is likely due to the combination

by Patty Marsters pattym@lwsb.com It’s been months since you were vaccinated against COVID19. Maybe you keep your vaccination card in a safe place at home. Or maybe you’ve folded it to fit in your wallet. Or you’ve laminated it or encased it in a clear holder. But perhaps you wonder whether there’s an easier way to access proof of your vaccination status, especially as more and more

Tom Pontac (l), president of the Leisure Leggers Club, came in first in his age group at the Long Beach Grand Prix 5K race on Sept. 12. He often says that he may have Parkinson's disease, but the disease doesn't have him! He is currently training to compete for the 38th time in the upcoming Long Beach Vir - tual Half Marathon in October. He encourages seniors with or without disabilities

By Carson Blomquist OptumCare This has been a tough and unpredictable year, but if there is one constant, it is flu season. And that season is just around the corner. With the pandemic not quite over and surges in COVID cases because of new variants, getting a flu shot is particularly important this year. There are a lot of questions about the flu shot. Here are some healthcare professionals