The bivalent booster is effective against COVID-19 hospitalization in immunocompetent adults and seniors.
FDA approves omicron-specific booster shots from Pfizer, Moderna
Aug 31, 2022
The vaccine advisory panel for the CDC is set to meet Thursday and Friday to discuss who should get the updated boosters.
Vaccinate long-term care workers or face $20,000 daily fine: Connecticut
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 10, 2021
Connecticut’s long-term care workers have until Sept. 7 to get their first COVID-19 dose, or their communities will face a $20,000 per day civil penalty, Gov. Ned Lamont announced Friday.
Say it loud, say it proud
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 02, 2021
Let’s celebrate those workplaces where a high level of vaccination has been achieved and those employees who have taken this step to protect themselves and those they serve.
Risk for blood clots after COVID-19 vaccination explored
Mar 11, 2022
Two studies show an increase in intracranial venous thrombosis, thrombocytopenia for those younger than 70 years and in CVST after ChAdOx1-S.
COVID-19 vaccination mandates don’t negatively affect nursing home staffing: study
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Aug 01, 2022
State COVID-19 vaccination mandates increased vaccinations among direct caregivers without negatively affecting staffing levels, according to the results of a study published Friday in JAMA Health Forum.
FDA limits use of J&J COVID-19 vaccine due to blood clot risk
May 06, 2022
With safer two-dose vaccines such as Pfizer and Moderna widely available, the one-dose J&J shot should be limited, the FDA said.
Federal government partners with Uber, Lyft to encourage vaccinations
By
Diane Eastabrook
May 14, 2021
Ride-share companies Uber and Lyft are part of the latest effort to get the COVID-19 vaccine into the arms of more people, including homebound seniors.
Governor bans vaccine mandates by ‘any entity’ in Texas
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Oct 13, 2021
Lone Star State Gov. Greg Abbott (R) issued an executive order Monday evening prohibiting “any entity in Texas” from mandating COVID-19 vaccinations for an employee or consumer “who objects to such...
GAO questions states’ recent HCBS fiscal and caregiving practices
By
Liza Berger
Sep 17, 2021
Amid all the talk about vaccination mandates, an interesting document has emerged that offers a reminder of the extent to which COVID-19 has upended the world of home- and community-based services.