Many US seniors do not intend to vaccinate against RSV
Mar 13, 2024
The primary reasons for vaccine hesitancy include lack of necessity, concerns about side effects and safety, and lack of information.
COVID-19 vaccination linked to lower risk for postinfection outcomes
Mar 13, 2024
A reduced risk was seen for venous thromboembolism, arterial thrombosis/thromboembolism and heart failure.
Senior living providers should follow CDC’s new ‘unified’ recommendations for COVID, flu, RSV
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 04, 2024
Senior living providers should follow the updated respiratory virus isolation recommendations issued Friday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, according to provider advocacy organizations.
Updated COVID-19 vaccination effective against ED/urgent care encounters
Mar 01, 2024
Vaccine effectiveness against COVID-19-associated emergency department and urgent care encounters was 51% during the first seven to 59 days after an updated dose.
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
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2023 to 2024 seasonal influenza vaccine effective for reducing risk
Feb 29, 2024
Vaccine effectiveness against influenza-linked outpatient visits ranged from 33 to 49%, and against hospitalization it ranged from 41 to 44% among adults.
Health officials recommend spring COVID-19 booster for older adults
Feb 29, 2024
A second booster is appropriate as long as at least four months have passed since a person’s last COVID-19 shot.
Tetanus vaccine may be in short supply after company stops production
Feb 29, 2024
Sanofi plans to ramp up production of its version, but doctors should switch to the Tdap shot in the meantime.
CDC may recommend COVID boosters for some this spring
Feb 16, 2024
The panel is expected to focus on the safety of high-risk Americans, including people 65 and older and anyone with a weakened immune system.
COVID-19 mRNA vaccines safe during pregnancy
Feb 13, 2024
In a large study, there were lower odds of neonatal mortality associated with vaccination.