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                                  Is it safe for ‘60+ year olds’ to get vaccinated The government of India had declared vaccination available for everyone above the age of 60 on March 1, 2021, given their vulnerability to the virus. Since then, many seniors have been vaccinated on a regular basis every day. Yet, the fear behind its side effects still leaves many dubious. Here’s everything you need to know about the vaccine before taking it.  How does the vaccine work? India is currently using 2 vaccines Covishield by Serum Institute of India and Covaxin by Bharat Biotech. Both these vaccines have to be administered in 2 doses. It is recommended to have a gap of 4-6 weeks between each dose for Covaxin and a gap of 4-8 weeks for Covishield. Emergency approval of the Russian vaccine Sputnik has also been given due to the reported shortage of vaccines from several states. The recommended gap between ea...

                  5 cool ways to have fun with senior friends during the lockdown Staying indoors all day can feel very monotonous. You might not know how to kill time. Well, it doesn’t have to be that way anymore. Here are 5 super fun indoor activities that you can do with your friends so that your senior life doesn’t lackluster even during the lockdown. Exercise and yoga Online physical activity sessions are all the rage now. Gather your friends and get your grooves on. Play some Zumba music and start moving. If you want something more subtle, start a group yoga session. You can now relax and stay fit all while staying at home  Drawing and crafts Take out your colors and paper. Get all your creative juices out. You could host a virtual art contest or drawing session where you could explore your drawing skills along with your friends. Why stop at drawing. You could bring out the origamist, DIY expert, painter, or even the sculptor in yo...