Pollution tied to risk for serious COVID-19 despite vaccination
Oct 07, 2022
Exposures to PM2.5 and NO2 was linked to increased risk for COVID-19-related hospitalization, with and without adjustment for vaccination.
Infections reported after single dose of monkeypox vaccine
Oct 04, 2022
Most of the cases of monkeypox occurring following single dose of the MVA-BN vaccine occur within 14 days.
Moderna says updated COVID-19 vaccine shields against highly mutated new variant
Sep 06, 2023
Scientists found that the variant appears to be less concerning than initially thought, with data showing that it is 60% less infectious than XBB.1.5 variants.
FDA approves updated Novavax COVID-19 vaccine
Oct 04, 2023
The updated shot is expected to better target variants that are circulating now and help prevent hospitalization and death from the virus.
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.
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.
Coadministration of COVID-19, influenza vaccines seems effective
Nov 09, 2023
The researchers found that the incidence rates of emergency department or urgent care encounters and outpatient visits were slightly higher for the coadministration group versus the BNT162b2-biv-only group...
Communication, documentation key in COVID litigation defense, legal experts say
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 28, 2022
COVID-19 continues to challenge senior living and other long-term care providers on various levels. But the message from the legal field remains consistent: communicate and document.
For the first time, vaccines are available for all 3 viruses targeting older adults
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 20, 2023
COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus cases are increasing, and the height of influenza season is on the horizon, but older adults and long-term care staff members are entering the first virus season...
COVID-19 vaccinations: ‘It’s about the people we live around,’ expert says
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 29, 2022
Although experts expect that the United States will see an increase in COVID-19 infections and cases throughout the winter, they are optimistic that vaccines, antiviral medications and natural immunity...