NHSN LTC component: Respiratory Pathogens and Vaccination Updates will be held on Wed., Dec. 11^th at 1 p.m. ET, and a replay session will be held on Tues., Jan. 7^th at 1 p.m. ET.

The CDC recommends that vulnerable populations should receive a second dose of the 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine.

LeadingAge NY members have an opportunity to share with the CDC the real-world experiences of providers and residents with the CDC's infection prevention recommendations. 

Health authorities are concerned that the longshoremen's strike may create supply chain disruptions.

The CDC recently hosted a webinar on the new changes to NHSN LTC reporting requirements for acute respiratory illnesses.

HERDS reporting will be put on a brief pause on Thurs., Nov. 28^th for Thanksgiving.

The DOH Division of Vaccine Excellence is hosting an immunization webinar titled "What's New with the Flu? COVID and RSV too!" on Oct. 28^th.

The edition provides updates on current Medicaid billing and reimbursement for COVID-19 vaccines, vaccine administration, testing, treatment, and counseling.