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It’s Fall And Time To Review

Adult Vaccination Recommendations

By Steven E. Reznick, M.D., 2. Influenza Vaccine – Individuals younger than 65 can 4. Pneumonia Vaccines – The landscape on preventing
FACP – Boca Raton take the standard influenza vaccine. It is available in most bacterial pneumonia which kills the infirm, the elderly
1. COVID Vaccine – If physicians’ offices and in most large pharmacies. Individuals and immunosuppressed has changed the last few years
you are 65 years old, or older, older than 65 years should be receiving the senior HD influenza with numerous products available and guidance provided
or immunosuppressed, the vaccine which has been shown to be far more effective in the by a CDC website. It should be administered at age 65
Center for Disease Control older age group than the standard product. Those younger than or older.
and Prevention (CDC) 65 should be receiving their flu shots now with their immunity 5. Shingles Vaccine – To prevent herpes zoster,
and world authorities are being prolonged. Those over 65 years of age should remember or shingles, we recommend Shingrix given as two
recommending that you their peak immunity after vaccination lasts about 90 to 120 immunizations two months apart. It is very effective at
receive the recently released days, so the timing of the injection should be based on when preventing post herpetic neuralgia – the post rash chronic
new COVID vaccine at flu usually arrives in your community and when it peaks. In pain syndrome.
your pharmacy. This is not South Florida, the flu typically appears around Thanksgiving 6. Tetanus Vaccine – Every seven to 10 years a booster
a booster. It is a vaccine which contains protection against and usually peaks around the end of January or early February. should be taken. If you are not current and sustain a
the newer strains of the virus causing infection and illness. For this reason, we suggest our seniors over 65 take the vaccine puncture wound, then receiving the vaccine within a few
You are encouraged to take a COVID vaccine every four after Halloween and before Thanksgiving. days should prevent the development of the disease.
months. These vaccines produce a robust immune response 3. Respiratory Synctial Virus Vaccine – This product Dr. Reznick is board certified in internal medicine
which only lasts four months. has been available in the community for almost two with added qualifications in geriatrics. He has practiced
Younger adults can take this vaccine annually. If you years. RSV falls right behind COVID and flu in terms of in the area for over 30 years. To request a complimentary
have just recovered from a COVID infection, take your hospitalizing seniors and causing their death. It is a one-time meeting with him to discuss your health needs, and his
vaccine three months after recovery. The vaccines by Merck vaccine available in most pharmacies and best taken in late concierge medicine practice, call (561) 368-0191 or visit
and Pfizer will reduce the likelihood of you becoming sick fall or early winter. www.bocaconciergedoc.com.
enough to require hospitalization or of dying.
Spanish River

Concerts Announces

2025 Schedule Turning 65 or new to Medicare?
Save up to $164.90
Of Performances on your Part B

And Events premium

Spanish River Concerts has announced its 2025 series
of four concerts and three special events offer music lovers Our Medicare Advantage plan,
a variety of opportunities to experience excellence in live HumanaChoice Florida H5216-311 (PPO),
musical performances. All will take place in Spanish River
gives you up to $164.90 back each month
Church auditorium, a beautiful, acoustically engineered Turning 65 or new to Medicare?
venue in Boca Raton, where the orchestra has presented through the Part B giveback benefit. This
its concerts for more than 20 years.
Save up to $174.70 Call a licensed independent
will return part of your Part B premium
to you through a credit to your Social
on your Part B sales agent
Turning 65 or new to Medicare?
Security check or by reducing the monthly
Save up to $164.90
premium
premium you pay directly to Medicare.
That’s not the only way our plan is looking
on your Part B Peter Gratzon
out for your wallet, your goals and your
premium
Our Medicare Advantage plan, HumanaChoice
health. It also comes with benefits beyond
Florida H5216-311 (PPO), gives you up to
Original Medicare, such as:
Our Medicare Advantage plan,
$174.70 back each month through the Part B 561‑361‑7173 (TTY: 711)
HumanaChoice Florida H5216-311 (PPO),
•
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gives you up to $164.90 back each month
giveback benefit. This will return part of your Monday – Friday
through the Part B giveback benefit. This
up to $164.90 back into your Social
will return part of your Part B premium
Call a licensed independent
Part B premium to you through a credit to your 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Security check each month*
to you through a credit to your Social
sales agent
Security check or by reducing the monthly
Social Security check or by reducing the monthly pgratzon@gmail.com
•
No referral required to see in-
premium you pay directly to Medicare.
premium you pay directly to Medicare. That’s not Peter Gratzon
That’s not the only way our plan is looking
network specialists
Spanish River Concerts opens this season in January out for your wallet, your goals and your
•
Routine dental, hearing and
health. It also comes with benefits beyond
with a very special event. “Triumph of the Human Spirit” the only way our plan is looking out for your wallet,
Original Medicare, such as:
vision coverage
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• Part B premium reduction, putting
after his having survived a life-threatening emergency benefits beyond Original Medicare, such as: Monday – Friday
up to $164.90 back into your Social
onstage last March. This uplifting concert features music Security check each month* 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
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from The Sound of Music and Les Miserables performed • Part B premium reduction, putting
• No referral required to see in-
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in the regular series, “Once Upon a Time in Jersey,” is • Routine dental, hearing and 561-289-9396 (c)
vision coverage
a tribute to the brightest stars from the Garden State as each month* Monday - Friday
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Seymour Morgenstern. • Routine dental, hearing and vision coverage 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
In early February, “And the Winner Is…,” showcases pgratzon@gmail.com
beloved Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony-winning songs
made famous by Barbra Streisand, Diana Ross and others. A more human way
Later in February, “The Great American Road Trip” offers A more human way
a whole new perspective on the American songbook. to healthcare™
to healthcare™
Completing the series, “Symphonic Broadway–Kings
& Queens,” will fill the concert hall with the sounds of * The Part B Giveback Benefit pays part or all of your Part B premium and the
* The Part B Giveback Benefit pays part or all of your Part B premium and the
music from “regal” entertainers including Elvis Presley amount may change based on the amount you pay for Part B.
The Part B Giveback Benefit pays part or all of your Part B premium and the
amount may change based on the amount you pay for Part B.
(King of Rock & Roll), Aretha Franklin (Queen of Soul), amount may change based on the amount you pay for Part B.
The Part B Giveback Benefit pays part or all of your Part B premium and the
Michael Jackson (King of Pop) and many more, all Humana is a Medicare Advantage PPO organization with a Medicare contract.
Enrollment in any Humana plan depends on contract renewal. Applicable to
amount may change based on the amount you pay for Part B.
performed by a terrific Broadway cast. HumanaChoice Florida H5216-311 (PPO). . At Humana, it is important you are
This season, the series is complemented by three special treated fairly. Humana Inc. and its subsidiaries comply with applicable federal
Humana is a Medicare Advantage PPO organization with a Medicare contract.
civil rights laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin,
events. In addition to the opening concert, “Triumph of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, ancestry, ethnicity,
Enrollment in any Humana plan depends on contract renewal. Applicable to
marital status, religion or language. English: ATTENTION: If you do not speak
HumanaChoice Florida H5216-311 (PPO). . At Humana, it is important you are
the Human Spirit,” Spanish River Concerts presents “Kol English, language assistance services, free of charge, are available to you. Call
Esperanza–Better Days,” a range of English, Hebrew, 877‑320‑1235 (TTY: 711). Español (Spanish): ATENCIÓN: Si habla español, tiene a
treated fairly. Humana Inc. and its subsidiaries comply with applicable federal
su disposición servicios gratuitos de asistencia lingüística. Llame al 877‑320‑1235
civil rights laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin,
(TTY: 711). 繁體中文 (Chinese)：注意：如果您使用繁體中文 ，您可以免費獲得語言援助服
務 。請致電 877‑320‑1235（聽障專線：711） 。
Spanish River Concerts on page 13 age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, ancestry, ethnicity,
marital status, religion or language. English: ATTENTION: If you do not speak
English, language assistance services, free of charge, are available to you. Call
877‑320‑1235 (TTY: 711). Español (Spanish): ATENCIÓN: Si habla español, tiene a
su disposición servicios gratuitos de asistencia lingüística. Llame al 877‑320‑1235
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(TTY: 711). 繁體中文 (Chinese)：注意：如果您使用繁體中文 ，您可以免費獲得語言援助服
務 。請致電 877‑320‑1235（聽障專線：711） 。
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