Nursing homes more prepared for the coronavirus than for H1N1: survey
By
Alicia Lasek
Apr 26, 2020
Despite the COVID-19 troubles currently facing eldercare facilities, things could have been much worse for some, a Michigan survey suggests.
High-dose beats standard flu vaccine for elderly in long-term care, researchers find
By
Tim Mullaney
Oct 10, 2013
Frail, elderly people in long-term care facilities received a greater antibody boost from a high-dose influenza vaccine than a standard vaccine in a recent study, researchers have announced.
A sweep of genius in long-term care procurement
By
James M. Berklan
May 09, 2012
Just say “cheese” was my first reaction when I saw the notice.
Virus-destroying face mask to be distributed to nursing homes
Aug 19, 2011
A medical face mask that catches and destroys 99.9% of infectious viruses – and kills them within five minutes – has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration. The masks have been approved...
Just another superbug
By
Liza Berger
Aug 17, 2010
There’s been a lot of discussion lately about a new superbug. Apparently, it may not be as “super powerful” as some people may think.
Newly approved flu vaccine protects against H1N1, seasonal strains
Aug 05, 2010
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently approved a new influenza vaccine that protects against the H1N1 strain as well as seasonal strains of the flu.
CMS publishes proposed guidance for seasonal, H1N1 flu prevention
Jun 23, 2010
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Tuesday issued proposed guidance that would update and replace previous inflection control guidance for the seasonal and H1N1 flu.
Concern over swine flu diminishing, new survey finds
Feb 08, 2010
If you think the worst of the swine flu has passed, you’re not alone: A new poll shows that nearly half of all Americans believe the H1N1 outbreak is waning.
Millions of H1N1 vaccine doses to expire by Feb. 15
Feb 04, 2010
Some 12 million doses of H1N1 flu vaccine will expire by Feb. 15. That is earlier than expected, according to manufacturer Sanofi Pasteur, which recently notified U.S. governmental agencies of this finding.
Don’t become complacent. Get the H1N1 flu vaccine, government advises
Jan 11, 2010
While the flu seems to be waning, a new outbreak is still possible, according to the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases.