Phillip Esormes’ fraud case presents lessons for assisted living operators … COVID-19 had a greater effect on life expectancy than previously believed: study … Life expectancy increased from...
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Mar 01, 2024
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 24, 2023
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COVID-19 vaccine primary series coverage 76 percent in adults 60 years and older
Feb 06, 2023
Primary series coverage by the end of 2022 was below the 100% target set for at-risk populations.
Provider associations advise residents to consult with doctors in wake of health officials’ stance...
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 17, 2024
Senior living providers in Florida are advising their residents, particularly those with underlying health conditions, to consult their own doctors before making a decision about COVID-19 vaccination,...
Protecting senior living residents from respiratory viruses means educating the community around them
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 11, 2024
When it comes to increasing vaccination rates against respiratory viruses, it’s not only important to educate senior living residents about the value of vaccines; it’s also important to educate their...
RSV vaccination effective against hospitalization in patients 60 years and older
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Haymarket Media
Sep 05, 2024
Vaccination effectiveness did not differ with inverse probability of vaccination weighting or for those aged 60 to 74 years and 75 years and older.
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 23, 2024
FDA authorizes updated COVID-19 vaccines to target latest variants … Report: Frailty screening, care can improve care for older adults … Argentum announces inaugural Women in Leadership Fall Forum...
FDA approves updated COVID shots for fall
Aug 22, 2024
Updated shots to shield against COVID-19 infection were approved by the US Food and Drug Administration on Thursday.
COVID-19 vaccination may increase risk for urinary tract symptoms
Aug 01, 2024
A higher proportion of those who received a single dose versus three doses had to urinate five or more times in the night.