Blog archive
April 2024
Tulsa reparations, Religion and Politics
04/09/2024
March 2024
Trumps War with Black Women
03/31/2024
Addressing The Needs of Older Adults Through Pasadena Village
03/25/2024
Coming Soon: More Resources for Older Americans, Online and in Person
03/25/2024
Community Building Locally and Nationally
03/25/2024
Preparing for the Future with Ready or Not
03/25/2024
Volunteering is at The Heart of the Village
03/25/2024
Women's Liberation: Then and Now
03/25/2024
Writing Memoirs Together
03/25/2024
Current Views on Current Events
03/20/2024
Unchained
03/18/2024
Rumr of Humor issue # 2409
03/10/2024
Blacks Portrayed by European Artists
03/03/2024
Rumor of Humor #2408
03/03/2024
February 2024
Caring for Ourselves and Each Other
02/27/2024
Doug Colliflower Honored
02/27/2024
Great Decisions Connects Us to the Worldwide Community
02/27/2024
Letter from the President
02/27/2024
Pasadena Village's Impact
02/27/2024
The Power of Touch
02/27/2024
Villages as a New Approach to Aging
02/27/2024
Addressing Gang Violence in Pasadena-Altadena
02/21/2024
Rumor of Humor Issue 2407
02/19/2024
Thank You For Caring.
02/12/2024
Rumor of Humor 2405
02/11/2024
Curve Balls
02/10/2024
Sylvan Lane
02/10/2024
Rumor of Humor 2404
02/09/2024
Larry Duplechan, Blacks in Film
02/03/2024
January 2024
Pasadena Village Joins Community Partners in Vaccination Campaign
01/29/2024
Rumor of Humor #2403
01/28/2024
Pasadena Village Joins Two Healthy Aging Resource Projects
01/25/2024
Decluttering: Do It Now
01/24/2024
Village Volunteers Contribute to the Huntington Magic
01/24/2024
Villagers Creating Community
01/24/2024
Villagers Reflect on Black History Month
01/24/2024
Walk With Ease, 2024
01/24/2024
Wide Ranging Discussion on Current Issues
01/22/2024
Wide Ranging Discussion on Current Issues
01/22/2024
Rumor of Humor # 2402
01/21/2024
Rumor of Humor # 2401
01/15/2024
Re- Entry Programs, a Personal Experience
01/08/2024
PREPARING TO VACCINATE
By Blog MasterPosted: 03/01/2021
COVID-19 VACCINE INFORMATION FOR OLDER ADULTS
Pasadena Village and the Pasadena Senior Center recently co-sponsored a COVID–19 informational program that featured Dr. Kim Shriner from Huntington Hospital and Judith Dunaway from the Pasadena Public Health Department. Annie Lasky, Director of Events at the Pasadena Senior Center, introduced the speakers and Katie Brandon, Executive Director of the Pasadena Village, moderated the Q & A session. The hour-long Zoom presentation was attended by more than 100 people.
Dr. Shriner, head of Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine at Huntington Hospital, provided participants with the latest information on vaccine development and mitigation efforts to control the virus. The grim fact is that the US has 20% of the global deaths from this pandemic. COVID-19 is a very infectious, aggressive virus with a high mortality rate. It is extremely dangerous and it highlights the inequity in our health care systems with low income and people of color suffering the greatest damage.
Vaccines, used in conjunction with other mitigation actions, are the only way out of this pandemic. Dr. Shriner emphasized that the newly developed vaccines are very safe. Although the vaccines were developed very quickly, the platform for the vaccines is well established, and people should not be afraid to be vaccinated. In fact, Dr. Shriner noted that vaccines are one of the safest treatments we have. Many other medical treatments, such as blood thinners and antibiotics, often have many serious side effects, and yet they are still life-saving.
Dr. Shriner listed the various vaccines that are currently available, most notably Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson. While we may think that one is better than the other due to higher efficacy ratings, Dr. Shriner stated that 60 – 70% efficacy is sufficient for protection. “Whatever vaccine you can get – get it”, said Dr. Shriner. There is no statistical evidence that benefits any one brand of vaccine.
In the end it will take vaccinations plus mitigation to control this virus. Dr. Shriner stressed that mask wearing will continue into the foreseeable future and that social distancing and avoiding crowds will also be factors in our daily lives.
Judith Dunaway from the Pasadena Health Department reported on the latest vaccine distribution numbers and provided resources to secure vaccinations for Pasadena residents over the age of 65.
For more information about the Vaccine Click here.