Flu, pneumococcal, COVID and RSV vaccination: What you need to know
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 03, 2024
Labor Day brought cooler temperatures in my neck of the woods this year, which reminded me of the changing seasons. This time of year is when your thoughts may be turning to all of the vaccinations that...
Successfully resolve to increase COVID, flu vaccination in the new year
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 02, 2024
If one of your new year’s resolutions is to increase influenza and COVID-19 vaccination among residents and staff members in 2024, results of a new research study published in JAMA Network Open provides...
Fighting the biggest threats to older adult health and wellness
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 18, 2023
Two toolkits are out to help senior living providers and others address some of the biggest threats to older adult health and wellness: influenza, respiratory syncytial virus, COVID-19 and falls.
Full-swing fair season a good time for swine flu reminder
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 15, 2022
With state and county fairs underway, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning people to take precautions when attending such agricultural events.
Give flu vaccination a shot
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 16, 2018
This year’s flu statistics are scary. Vaccination could protect you, co-workers, residents and the livelihood of your senior living community.
Your flu to-do list
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 05, 2016
It’s National Influenza Vaccination Week, and senior living communities can take steps to encourage vaccination among residents and staff members.
Now is the time to take steps to prevent the flu
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 19, 2016
With the peak of flu season approaching, a recent poll has troubling findings for senior living operators.