Page 4 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, October 22, 2021 Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma Gerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? If Not, Please Call for a Free Consultation. 14 Proctor Avenue, Revere (781) 284-5657 MVES urges residents to get flu and COVID-19 vaccinations W ith the flu preparing to settle in for the fall and winter, it is crucial you take proactive steps against it. Public health officials are urging Americans, especially older adults, to get their seasonal flu vaccine early this year, especially with the COVID-19 pandemic still in existence. Those over 65 years of age are more susceptible to both the flu and COVID-19. Both diseases prompt an inflammatory response in individuals, and people with underlying health conditions, such as coronary artery disease, are already at increased risk of severe illness from COVID-19, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It’s more important than ever to get a flu shot this fall – and the sooner the better. And if you have not received both doses of your COVID-19 Vaccine, please do so as soon as possible as well. Mystic Valley Elder Services (MVES) wants to remind individuals that it is offering free transportation services via one of its transportation providers to adults 60 years and older to local COVID-19 and flu vaccine sites. You do not have to wait until you have booked an appointment to be vaccinated or to receive a flu shot to receive free transportation for COVID-19 vaccinations, including any booster shots recommended by your primary care physician along with transportation for those electing to receive the annual flu vaccine. The CDC stated that the Pfizer COVID-19 booster is now available to individuals 65 years of age and older and individuals 60 years of age and older at risk for severe COVID-19 due to certain underlying medical conditions. MVES understands that older adults are more susceptible to the flu and pandemic and feels it is important to help all older residents in its 11 communities served get vaccinated for both, so if you live in Chelsea, Everett, Malden, Medford, Melrose, North Reading, Reading, Revere, Stoneham, Wakefield or Winthrop, give MVES a call at 781324-7705. MVES offers translation services over the phone or on its website: mves.org. Rep. Lipper-Garabedian to host Community Conversation on Early Education on Oct. 26 S www.eight10barandgrille.com We Have Reopened for Dine-In and Outside Seating every day beginning at 4 PM tate Representative Kate Lipper-Garabedian will host the fourth in her Community Conversations series on Tuesday, October 26, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. This virtual event will focus on Early Education and Care and examine the cross-sectoral dimensions of early education and care and strategies for advancing program accessibility and agency for families and providers. If you are interested in attending, please register at tinyurl.com/KLG-EarlyEd. Lipper-Garabedian will be joined by the following panel of early education and care experts: · Amy O’Leary, executive director of Strategies for Children · Sharon Scott-Chandler, executive vice president of Action for Boston Community Development · Kathleen Walsh, president and CEO of YMCA Metro North · Tom Weber, executive director of the Massachusetts Business Coalition for Early Childhood Education Congresswoman Katherine Clark will provide recorded remarks to complement the discussion. MVES Host Belly Full of Laughs Show - Jan. 29 M ystic Valley Elder Services’ 12th rendition of its comWE'RE OPEN! 8 Norwood Street, Everett (617) 387-9810 STAY SAFE! edy show Bellyful of Laughs will be held on Saturday, January 29, 2022, at Anthony’s of Malden (105 Canal St. in Malden) and will feature the comic talents of Steve Sweeney, Will Noonan and Dave Rattigan. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the comedy show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are now on sale for $50 each, which includes the comedy show, a buffet dinner, dessert, cash bar, raffles and a chance at a fabulous Law Offices of Terrence W. Kennedy 512 Broadway, Everett • Criminal Defense • Personal Injury • Medical Malpractice Tel: (617) 387-9809 Cell: (617) 308-8178 twkennedylaw@gmail.com door prize. A table of 10 costs $475. Proceeds benefit Mystic Valley Elder Services’ programs that keep elders independent and in their homes. Tickets are selling out quickly, so call the MVES Development Office at 781-324-7705 or visit www.mves.org.
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