Study backs training to boost vaccine confidence in LTC sector on eve of vaccine rollout
By
Alicia Lasek
Aug 29, 2023
Senior living and care community operators have an opportunity to proactively support methods shown to boost worker vaccination levels as a new COVID-19 vaccine is readied, researchers say.
How to maximize vaccine uptake in your senior living community
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 28, 2023
New research provides insights into approaches that providers can use to increase vaccine and booster uptake in their communities.
Updated COVID-19 vaccines will roll out mid-September, officials say
Aug 25, 2023
The new vaccines will target the XBB.1.5 coronavirus subvariant and offer some protection for closely related strains.
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By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 24, 2023
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Routine vaccines can cut risk for later Alzheimer’s disease
Aug 23, 2023
The findings were seen for tetanus and diphtheria, shingles and pneumococcus vaccines.
COVID, seniors and texts not a good mix; researchers have new ideas
By
Aaron Dorman
Aug 18, 2023
Better technology and messaging strategies are needed for texting seniors about health emergencies like COVID, new research recommends.
Education on approval process may increase acceptance of new RSV vaccines
Aug 14, 2023
Just 13% of respondents knew about the existence of an approved vaccine against RSV for older adults. Those educated on vaccine approval process or about potential severity of RSV may be more accepting.
Moderna COVID-19 vaccine tied to lower adverse event risk in older adults
Aug 11, 2023
The mRNA-1273 vaccine also was tied to greater protection against COVID-19 in older adults.
Employer COVID-19 vaccine mandates significantly increase uptake with little effect on staffing: study
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 08, 2023
An employee mandate led to a “significant” increase in COVID-19 vaccine uptake with little effect on staffing in a multi-state network of continuing care retirement communities studied by researchers,...
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By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Aug 08, 2023
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