The new guidance for the general public recommends that people with respiratory virus symptoms stay home and away from others until at least 24 hours after both resolution of fever and overall symptoms are getting better. The updated guidance does not apply to nursing homes and other health care settings, where pre-existing COVID-19 guidance continues to apply.

The reminder offers information and resources to assist organizations in their efforts to encourage older adults to obtain all three respiratory virus vaccines, as appropriate and in consultation with an individual’s doctor/health care provider.

Webinar scheduled for Jan. 25^th from 1-2:30 p.m.

The guidance provides practices that should be considered when COVID and influenza are co-circulating. It may also be applied in assisted living settings.

Topics to be addressed in the four-part webinar series include risk assessment and plan development, surveillance and NHSN reporting, hand hygiene, standard and transmission-based precautions, occupational and resident health, facility-acquired infections, cleaning and disinfection, and antimicrobial stewardship.

With seasonal influenza, COVID-19, and RSV activity remaining elevated in most parts of the country, LeadingAge NY shares several resources to help members be proactive.

Members are encouraged to read the advisory in its entirety and share with members of your team.

Members advised to review Dec. 20^th advisory.

Members encouraged to review advisory and send any questions to mpox@health.ny.gov.

LeadingAge National reports that Walgreens is offering to provide vaccination clinics in long term care facilities, in an effort to increase vaccine uptake among nursing home staff.