The dissent: CDC adviser fears loss of vaccine confidence
Although the first COVID-19 vaccines may be safe, symptoms or death from unrelated causes in the vulnerable LTC population may be incorrectly associated with immunization, one adviser says.
Immunization
CDC advisers: Long-term care workers, residents should receive first COVID-19 vaccinations
An influential committee on Tuesday voted overwhelmingly to recommend that healthcare personnel and residents in long-term care should be the very first recipients of COVID-19 vaccinations. The vote reflects a desire for maximum benefit and minimum harm, committee members said.
Clinicians key to boosting coronavirus vaccine confidence, CDC says
A new webpage provides 10 “need to know” topics regarding vaccination against COVID-19 that clinicians can relay to patients in their care.
Pfizer’s COVID vaccine more than 90% effective; key questions remain
Trial participants received two injections about three weeks apart. There were 90% fewer COVID cases in those who received the vaccine when compared to those who received a placebo.
CDC briefing: Top officials talk up vaccine plans, focus on long-term care
Federal health officials touted transparency and nationwide distribution plans while keeping their eye on Phase 1 vaccine recipients, including LTC residents and workers.
Nursing homes will be first to get coronavirus vaccine, official pledges, as federal group delays vote
One top state official has pledged that nursing home residents and staff members will be the first to receive a coronavirus vaccine, even though a federal advisory group has yet to vote on who should receive top priority.
Physicians’ 2020 adult immunization schedule includes new vaccine recommendations
Clinicians should pay close attention to updated details on pneumococcal, flu and other vaccinations, says physicians’ group.
Solid staff immunization strategy benefits all, says quality advocate
In eldercare settings, the risks of infectious outbreaks go beyond the direct impact of the illness, the ECRI Institute claims.
Two pneumonia shots safest for seniors despite new advisory, advocacy group says
A leading senior advocacy group disagrees with changes to the CDC’s pneumonia vaccine recommendations for older adults.
LTC staff: worst with flu shots
Nursing home workers were worst among similar employee groups in geting a flu vaccine last season, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention officials. The agency handed out a “report card” in late September.
