A new industry study provides real-world evidence that the sharp drop in COVID-19 cases and deaths after initial vaccine clinics were in fact due to the shots, and that the vaccines are protecting residents, investigators say.
Long-term care residents in Ohio were among the first in the nation to receive COVID-19 vaccinations. More than 1,500 facilities there are now participating in a state program that seeks to maintain momentum.
Clusters of medical events linked to anxiety have occurred during mass vaccinations with the Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine, according to the CDC.
A friend of mine posted this on Facebook: “Psychologists say go with the choice that scares you the most because that’s the one that will help you grow.” OK, well, I guess most of the time. Unless what you’re thinking of is that time when you wanted to bless out that ex-boss of yours for…
While the pandemic ripped its way across the world, another disease spread rampantly throughout our country: A virus of misinformation and disinformation — causing a widespread erosion of trust. We’re now seeing the consequences. For the last 20 years, Edelman, a global communications firm, has conducted research on the state of trust in various types…
Long-term care staffers are increasingly opening up to the COVID-19 vaccines, according to the latest insights from the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care (NIC).
Although “extremely rare” in each case, the likelihood of a dangerous blood clot condition is eight to 10 times higher following a COVID-19 infection than it is after receiving the J&J vaccine, the health organizations say. Their new report covers signs and symptoms of the condition and safe treatment options.
New federal guidance on COVID-19 vaccinations in healthcare settings from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention does not differentiate between nursing home staff members and residents, according to a top expert within the agency.
New hypertension screening guidance emphasizes out-of-office readings … For seniors, Pfizer, Moderna vaccines 94% effective at full dose, 64% effective at partial dose, CDC finds … BinaxNOW antigen test performs well during LTC COVID outbreak … Experimental ALS drug offered to rapidly progressing patients … No evidence of facial paralysis found for mRNA COVID-19 vaccines … Mayo Clinic preclinical discovery triggers wound healing, skin regeneration
As leaders, our responsibilities never seem to end. During the pandemic many lives depended on us. None of us need to be reminded of that, but the work is far from over. We now have a proven tool available to us, yet so many of our team members choose to decline their opportunity to receive…
