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

DOH-regulated providers are reminded of various long-standing and newer requirements.

Adults age 60 and older are encouraged to get the vaccine.

With some of the most vulnerable populations at risk during the upcoming respiratory illness season, it is imperative that facilities make proactive efforts to prevent severe illness and outbreaks.

In anticipation of the onset of the 2023-24 RSV season, the CDC is encouraging preparation through implementation of new RSV prevention options.

The CDC predicts a moderate COVID wave and typical waves of flu and RSV this respiratory disease season, but warns that a strain on the health care system could be possible depending on various factors. To assist clinicians, the CDC will be holding a COCA Call to update providers on Wed., Sept. 19, 2023 from 2 to 3 p.m. ET.

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.

The federal ASPR has updated its handbook for long-term care communities on infectious disease outbreaks, and the NY Medical Directors Association is offering free coaching to nursing home leaders on prevention, control, and treatment of COVID-19 and other respiratory infections.

Influenza not yet declared prevalent in NYS.

Tool provides vaccine coadministration strategies based on various scenarios.