Trust is most important tool in combating ‘infodemic’ surrounding vaccine confidence, expert says
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 25, 2024
At the end of the day, building trust is the most important way that providers can combat the “infodemic” surrounding vaccine confidence, according to one public health expert.
Lifting of states of emergency effectively ends many pandemic regulations for some senior living providers
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 22, 2022
The lifting of COVID-19 states of emergency in two states — and the rescission of a COVID-19 vaccine mandate in one of the country’s largest cities — effectively ends many pandemic regulations affecting...
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...
Providers to receive $250,000 for COVID-19 vaccine clinics
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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.
$270,000 in grants to providers will fund COVID-19 vaccination clinics, education efforts
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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.
COVID-19 deaths preventable if available tools used: expert
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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.
White House open to ‘all of the above’ strategies to protect older adults from COVID-19
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 05, 2023
As the country enters the fourth year of dealing with COVID-19, the federal government is offering its assistance on testing access, vaccines and guidance on antiviral treatments, according to White House...
Pandemic lessons can improve senior living vaccination efforts
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 27, 2023
Changing insurance coverage and reimbursement, improving communication by government and public health agencies with long-term care settings, identifying “immunization champions” and gaining long-term...
HHS: ‘We still have a lot of work to do’ to increase COVID-19 vaccination rates
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 19, 2023
COVID-19 is still around, and the stakes remain high, prompting the federal government to call on senior living and care providers to continue their push to vaccinate the older adults in their care.
White House thrusts long-term care into COVID-19 winter preparedness plans
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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.