FDA advisers say next round of COVID-19 booster shots should target an XBB Variant
Jun 15, 2023
Protection against the original strain of the virus will be dropped from the updated vaccines as it could contribute to lower vaccine efficacy against newer strains.
FDA approves first RSV vaccine
May 03, 2023
Arexvy was ~82% effective in preventing RSV-induced lower respiratory tract infections in adults aged 60 or more years.
FDA authorizes spring COVID-19 booster for certain Americans
Apr 18, 2023
Seniors aged 65 years and older can get a booster at least four months following their first dose of the bivalent vaccine.
$270,000 in grants to providers will fund COVID-19 vaccination clinics, education efforts
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 14, 2023
More than $270,000 in federal grant dollars are being distributed to senior living and other long-term care providers to promote education about and increase uptake of COVID-19 vaccinations.
Electronic reminders boost flu vaccine uptake in older adults
Mar 22, 2023
Letters highlighting the potential cardiovascular benefits of influenza vaccination were found to be particularly effective.
Age, cancer type affect COVID-19 vaccine uptake in cancer patients
Mar 16, 2023
Higher rates of vaccination were seen in older patients; lower rates were seen for metastatic solid tumors, with comorbidities.
FDA panel backs second RSV vaccine for older Americans
Mar 02, 2023
In a two-part vote, the panel voted 10-to-2 in favor of the vaccine’s safety and unanimously on the shot’s effectiveness.
Providers to receive $250,000 for COVID-19 vaccine clinics
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 21, 2023
LeadingAge will distribute more than $250,000 in grants to help its members host COVID-19 vaccination clinics to increase vaccination uptake among staff members, residents, family and community members.
Ad26.RSV.preF-RSV preF protein vaccine immunogenic in seniors
Feb 16, 2023
Vaccination results in lower RSV-mediated lower respiratory tract disease meeting one of three definitions.
Recommended 2023 adult immunization schedule published
Feb 10, 2023
Changes include a new section relating to COVID-19 vaccines and the addition of a newly licensed vaccine for hepatitis B.