With Flex for Checks, home care agencies lead the way in COVID-19 vaccination fight
By
Burgess Harrison
Oct 05, 2021
I am very pleased to report that as of Sept. 30 the Flex for Checks program has experienced a very successful initial launch, with more than 1,400 home care and home health agencies currently participating....
J&J says booster shot ups immune response to COVID-19
Aug 25, 2021
The Johnson & Johnson vaccine was not part of the government’s initial booster plan, announced last week. But the company now hopes to be part of the first round of additional shots, which could...
Aging services leaders call for ‘all hands on deck’ approach toward national COVID-19 vaccination...
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 23, 2022
Senior living and care organizations have done a “remarkable” job vaccinating residents against COVID-19, but they agree they have “work to do” with the most recent booster.
Prior SARS-CoV-2 infection ups protection for vaccinated
Nov 15, 2021
Prior infection was linked to a lower risk for breakthrough infection among individuals vaccinated with BNT162b2 (Pfizer-BioNTech) or mRNA-1273 (Moderna).
Adverse effects generally mild after BNT162b2 mRNA booster in over 60s
Apr 18, 2022
Thirty percent of those aged 60 years or older receiving a booster reported at least one adverse event; few sought medical attention.
Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine receives full FDA approval
Aug 23, 2021
The vaccine will now be marketed as Comirnaty and is fully approved for the prevention of COVID-19 in individuals 16 years and older.
24 state attorneys general threaten legal action over ‘disastrous and counterproductive’ vaccine...
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 20, 2021
President Joe Biden’s plan to require employers with 100 or more workers to mandate COVID-19 vaccination or frequent testing is meeting with opposition at the state level, with 24 Republican attorneys...
FDA panel recommends approval of Johnson & Johnson booster shot
Oct 15, 2021
The booster shot is recommended for anyone 18 years and older, to be given at least two months after the first dose.
New program aims to improve long-term care vaccination rates, care by building trust
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 13, 2022
Providers of skilled nursing and assisted living need to develop trust-building skills and practices to continue to increase vaccine uptake and staff member retention as well as improve infection prevention...
CDC signs off on Moderna, J&J boosters, backs mix ‘n’ match shots
Oct 22, 2021
The agency plans to release guidance early next week about who might benefit from choosing one booster over another.