COVID-19 deaths preventable if available tools used: expert
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 10, 2023
Most deaths attributable to COVID-19 today are preventable through the use of tools including vaccines, quality face masks and antiviral treatments, according to a special pathogens expert.
COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness changing with delta predominance
Sep 14, 2021
Vaccine protection against SARS-CoV-2 infection declined; protection remained higher against hospitalization, death.
Industry awaits long-term care-specific guidance as CDC relaxes restrictions for fully vaccinated people
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 09, 2021
Long-term care industry groups said they welcome Monday’s release of interim public health recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on how fully vaccinated individuals...
Adults with disability less likely to have received COVID-19 vaccine
Oct 04, 2021
Adults with a disability are less likely to report having received one or more doses of a COVID-19 vaccine, although they are more likely to report higher endorsement of the vaccine as protection, according...
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.
Older adults account for most breakthrough COVID-19 hospitalizations
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 16, 2021
Breakthrough COVID-19 hospitalizations of fully vaccinated individuals most often affect older adults and those with chronic health conditions, according to a new analysis of hospital data by the Kaiser...
White House thrusts long-term care into COVID-19 winter preparedness plans
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 16, 2022
The White House has made long-term care facilities a key element of its focus on preventing a winter surge of COVID-19.
Flu, COVID-19 vaccination cover high among healthcare personnel
Oct 24, 2022
The lowest influenza, COVID-19 primary series, and COVID-19 booster dose vaccination coverage was seen among assistants and aides, those working in long-term care or home health care settings, and those...
Vaccination, booster shots remain top strategy in protecting long-term care residents, workers
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 18, 2021
COVID-19 is not done with us. LeadingAge Senior Vice President of Policy Ruth Katz opened Wednesday’s membership update call with news that several states are seeing increasing coronavirus cases. Connecticut,...
No change found in pattern of adverse events after third COVID-19 shot
Sep 30, 2021
Of the 12,591 individuals who completed a health check-in for all three doses, 79.4 and 74.1% reported local or systemic reactions, respectively.