Next season’s flu vaccination is being tweaked for broader protection due to last year’s inconsistent coverage of influenza strains, U.S. health officials announced.
CDC recommendations for influenza vaccination updated for 2021-2022
Aug 31, 2021
When more than one licensed, recommended, age-appropriate vaccine is available, ACIP makes no preferential recommendations.
Flu, occupancy less challenging for NHI, leaders say
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 20, 2018
The severe flu season and supply issues that seem to be affecting occupancy among some senior living operators don’t appear to be having as much of an effect in National Health Investors’ portfolio,...
Promote flu vaccination among staff, residents, health officials say
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 17, 2015
This year’s vaccine should be more effective than last year’s vaccine, health officials said at a Sept. 17 press conference, and senior living communities have an important role to play in...
Upcoming study will ‘Detect & Protect’ seniors against viral infections like flu, COVID
By
Aaron Dorman
Nov 01, 2023
A new study program, Detect & Protect, will use AI models that can pull from wearables data and better predict viral infections.
US will make millions of bird flu vaccines this summer
Jun 03, 2024
As the H5N1 avian flu continues to spread among dairy cows in the United States, nearly 5 million doses of flu vaccine are now being prepared for possible use in humans.
Flu vaccine offers moderate protection from stroke
Sep 07, 2022
After full adjustment, an association between influenza vaccination and ischemic stroke yielded an adjusted odds ratio of 0.88.
Affinity Living Group mandates flu vaccines for company’s 4,000 employees
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 16, 2019
The organization said it is the first long-term care provider in North Carolina to provide mandatory employee vaccinations on this scale.
Signature HealthCARE’s new flu vaccine policy will affect everyone in every facility
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 29, 2019
A new influenza vaccination policy announced Wednesday by Louisville, KY-based Signature HealthCARE will apply to all employees, residents, patients, volunteers, vendors and others in any of the organization’s...