Persistent racial/ethnic disparities seen in flu vaccine coverage
Oct 21, 2022
Age-adjusted influenza hospitalization rates were also higher among racial and ethnic-minority adults.
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 21, 2022
Data, analytics increasingly important in senior living … White House COVID czar tells older adults to get life-saving booster … Livology name change focuses on wellness of mind, body, spirit … HHS...
FDA OKs Novavax COVID-19 vaccine as first booster shot
Oct 20, 2022
Until now, the protein-based vaccine was only approved as a two-dose primary series.
States ending COVID-related pandemic emergency measures
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 19, 2022
Although COVID-19 isn’t quite in the rear view mirror, especially for senior living and other long-term care providers, some states are dropping pandemic-related restrictions that affect providers.
Long-term care ‘still standing’ but in need of ‘reinforcements,’ LeadingAge chair says
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 18, 2022
DENVER — Despite challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic, extreme weather and “cheap shots,” the long-term care sector is “still standing,” LeadingAge Board Chairman Mike King said during Monday’s...
No increase in Guillain-Barré syndrome seen after COVID-19 vaccination in adults
Oct 17, 2022
The reporting rate of Guillain-Barré syndrome was higher compared with other vaccinations, but the rate was within the incidence range for the general population.
Pfizer’s updated booster targets omicron variants, new data confirm
Oct 14, 2022
Recipients showed “a substantial increase” in their neutralizing antibody response against the two omicron subvariants, BA.5 and BA.5.
70 percent of COVID deaths are among those 75+, experts say, urging staying up to date on vaccination
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 11, 2022
Despite many Americans being determined to “move on” from the pandemic and resume normal activities, COVID-19 continues to exact a toll, particularly among older adults, according to two new data analyses.
Pollution tied to risk for serious COVID-19 despite vaccination
Oct 07, 2022
Exposures to PM2.5 and NO2 was linked to increased risk for COVID-19-related hospitalization, with and without adjustment for vaccination.
Affordable senior housing providers say they are stretched thin due to a host of operational and workforce challenges, but partnerships with outside agencies are helping them meet residents’ needs, according...