Illustrating how to double your flu vaccination rate
By
James M. Berklan
Nov 26, 2014
Take whichever side of the argument you want, but you can’t disagree that New York state’s new flu-vaccine mandate has had a profound effect. By declaring health workers have to wear a facemask...
Long-term care facilities approach 80% worker flu vaccination rate after handing power to regional pharmacy,...
By
Tim Mullaney
Apr 18, 2014
Fourteen long-term care facilities in Pennsylvania dramatically increased their staff flu vaccination rate by having a regional pharmacy take over the process, according to a report issued Thursday by...
FDA approves first vaccine for prevention of H5N1 avian influenza
Nov 26, 2013
The Food and Drug Administration has approved the first vaccine for the prevention of H5N1 influenza, which is commonly known as bird flu.
Sanofi moves to new stage in C. diff vaccine program
By
Elizabeth Newman
Oct 01, 2013
Sanofi Pasteur’s vaccine division has started a Phase III clinical trial to evaluate the safety and efficacy of a vaccine for Clostridium difficile.
Preview of next flu vaccines on tap for stakeholders
Apr 12, 2013
Caregivers involved in the annual battle against influenza outbreaks will get an advance peek in a webinar Tuesday at what vaccine options for the 2013-14 flu season will be. Officials from the Centers...
Influenza and IBD: What every inflammatory bowel disease patient should know
By
Raymond K. Cross, M.D.
Feb 11, 2013
This flu season is reported to be the worst in years, with more than 40 states reporting widespread cases. Flu season lasts from September to May with peak months typically in January and February.
New flu vaccine could be used more widely than current versions
By
McKnight's Staff
Jan 18, 2013
A new type of influenza vaccine was approved Wednesday by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and will soon be available in limited quantities, providing another weapon against the seasonal virus wreaking...
Alzheimer’s breakthrough: Vaccine may be on its way, researchers say
By
McKnight's Staff
Jan 16, 2013
Researchers say they’ve made a major breakthrough in the effort to develop an Alzheimer’s disease vaccine.
With infection rates at 50-year high, whooping cough vaccine recommended for seniors
By
McKnight's Staff
Nov 30, 2012
Adults ages 65 and older are being urged with renewed emphasis to get the whooping cough (tetanus-diphtheria-acellular pertussis/Tdap) vaccine, according to a new study published Thursday.
Flu shots: An accommodation for everybody
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 21, 2012
If you want to get a lot of attention on the big screen, an old rub goes, all you have to do is trot out some kids or a dog. In long-term care, just bring up the topic of mandated flu shots for healthcare...