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# Argentum Infection Prevention & Control Announcements

## [Salmonella Outbreak is Linked to Onions](https://blog.argentum.org/ipc/salmonella-outbreak-is-linked-to-onions)

## [Real Kosher Ice Cream Recalls Soft Serve on the Go Cups Because of Possible Health Risk](https://blog.argentum.org/ipc/real-kosher-ice-cream-recalls-soft-serve-on-the-go-cups-because-of-possible-health-risk)

## [FDA Says Seniors Can Get Additional Dose of COVID-19 Booster](https://blog.argentum.org/ipc/fda-says-seniors-can-get-additional-dose-of-covid-19-booster)

## [FDA to Authorize Second Bivalent COVID-19 Shot](https://blog.argentum.org/ipc/fda-to-authorize-second-bivalent-covid-19-shot)

## [Two New CDC Respiratory Disease Dashboards Released](https://blog.argentum.org/ipc/two-new-cdc-respiratory-disease-dashboards-released)

## [CDC Outlines Steps Being Taken to Get More Boosters to LTC Residents](https://blog.argentum.org/ipc/cdc-outlines-steps-being-taken-to-get-more-boosters-to-ltc-residents)

## [Updated Booster Shot Prevents a Majority of COVID Hospitalizations in Older Adults](https://blog.argentum.org/ipc/updated-booster-shot-prevents-a-majority-of-covid-hospitalizations-in-older-adults)

## [Supreme Court Will Not Hear Challenge to CMS Vaccination Mandate for Healthcare Workers](https://blog.argentum.org/ipc/supreme-court-will-not-hear-challenge-to-cms-vaccination-mandate-for-healthcare-workers)

## [CDC Updates COVID-19 IPC Recommendations for Healthcare Personnel](https://blog.argentum.org/ipc/cdc-updates-covid-19-ipc-recommendations-for-healthcare-personnel)

## [CDC signs off on new COVID-19 boosters ahead of fall booster campaign](https://blog.argentum.org/ipc/cdc-signs-off-on-new-covid-19-boosters-ahead-of-fall-booster-campaign)

## [COVID-19 Booster Shots Targeting Omicron Authorized, Likely to Be Offered Soon](https://blog.argentum.org/ipc/covid-19-booster-shots-targeting-omicron-authorized-likely-to-be-offered-soon)

## [Preparing Your Staff and Residents for COVID and More This Fall](https://blog.argentum.org/ipc/preparing-your-staff-and-residents-for-covid-and-more-this-fall)

## [Moving Forward with Infection Prevention and Control](https://blog.argentum.org/ipc/moving-forward-with-infection-prevention-and-control)

## [U.S. Reaches $1.74 Billion Deal With Moderna for Updated Covid-19 Shots](https://blog.argentum.org/ipc/u.s.-reaches-1.74-billion-deal-with-moderna-for-updated-covid-19-shots)

## [CDC Approves New COVID-19 Vaccine Novavax](https://blog.argentum.org/ipc/cdc-approves-new-covid-19-vaccine-novavax)

## [COVID Vaccines Saved 20 Million Lives in 1st Year, Scientists Say](https://blog.argentum.org/ipc/covid-vaccines-saved-20-million-lives-in-1st-year-scientists-say)

## [FDA Advisers Recommend Updated Boosters Targeting Forms of Omicron](https://blog.argentum.org/ipc/fda-advisers-recommend-updated-boosters-targeting-forms-of-omicron)

## [COVID-19 Vaccinations Approved for Children as Young as 6 Months Old](https://blog.argentum.org/ipc/covid-19-vaccinations-approved-for-children-as-young-as-6-months-old)

## [FDA authorizes second booster shot for people age 50 and up](https://blog.argentum.org/ipc/fda-authorizes-second-booster-shot-for-people-age-50-and-up)

## [Moderna asks FDA to authorize second booster for adults](https://blog.argentum.org/ipc/moderna-asks-fda-to-authorize-second-booster-for-adults)

## [Pfizer and BioNTech Submit for U.S. Emergency Use Authorization of an Additional Booster Dose for Older Adults](https://blog.argentum.org/ipc/pfizer-and-biontech-submit-for-u.s.-emergency-use-authorization-of-an-additional-booster-dose-for-older-adults)

## [Moderna Vaccine Gets Full FDA Approval](https://blog.argentum.org/ipc/moderna-vaccine-gets-full-fda-approval)

## [CDC Recommends mRNA Vaccines Over Johnson & Johnson](https://blog.argentum.org/ipc/cdc-recommends-mrna-vaccines-over-johnson-johnson)

## [Boosters Recommended for Ages 16-17; Preventive Use of Monoclonal Antibodies Gets EUA](https://blog.argentum.org/ipc/boosters-recommended-for-ages-16-17-preventive-use-of-monoclonal-antibodies-gets-eua)

## [Updated Testing Information Available](https://blog.argentum.org/ipc/updated-testing-information-available)

## [CDC Says 18+ ‘Should’ Get Booster](https://blog.argentum.org/ipc/cdc-says-18-should-get-booster)

## [COVID Pill Treatment Closer to Emergency Use Authorization](https://blog.argentum.org/ipc/covid-pill-treatment-closer-to-emergency-use-authorization)

## [Omicron Variant: Resources to Keep Up with the Changing Picture](https://blog.argentum.org/ipc/omicron-variant-resources-to-keep-up-with-the-changing-picture)

## [Boosters for All Move Goes to CDC Committee](https://blog.argentum.org/ipc/boosters-for-all-move-goes-to-cdc-committee)

## [Vaccine Approved for Ages 5 to 11](https://blog.argentum.org/ipc/vaccine-approved-for-ages-5-to-11)

## [CDC OKs Fourth Shot for Immunocompromised](https://blog.argentum.org/ipc/cdc-oks-fourth-shot-for-immunocompromised)

## [FDA Committee Recommends Allowing Vaccine for Ages 5-11](https://blog.argentum.org/ipc/fda-committee-recommends-allowing-vaccine-for-ages-5-11)

## [CDC Expands Booster Eligibility, OKs Mix and Match](https://blog.argentum.org/ipc/cdc-expands-booster-eligibility-oks-mix-and-match)

## [FDA Authorizes ‘Mix and Match’ Boosters](https://blog.argentum.org/ipc/fda-authorizes-mix-and-match-boosters)

## [Johnson & Johnson Booster Recommended for All 18 and Older](https://blog.argentum.org/ipc/johnson-johnson-booster-recommended-for-all-18-and-older)

## [FDA Expert Panel Recommends Moderna Booster Dose for Those 65 and Older](https://blog.argentum.org/ipc/fda-expert-panel-recommends-moderna-booster-dose-for-those-65-and-older)

## [New Guidance: COVID-19 Booster and Flu Vaccination Considerations for Senior Living Communities](https://blog.argentum.org/ipc/new-guidance-covid-19-booster-and-flu-vaccination-considerations-for-senior-living-communities)

## [CDC Director Approves Booster Dose of Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine for Older Adults, At-Risk Workers](https://blog.argentum.org/ipc/cdc-director-approves-booster-dose-of-pfizer-covid-19-vaccine-for-older-adults-at-risk-workers)

## [FDA Authorizes Booster Dose of Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine for Those 65+](https://blog.argentum.org/ipc/fda-authorizes-booster-dose-of-pfizer-covid-19-vaccine-for-those-65)

## [FDA Expert Panel Recommends Pfizer Booster Dose for Those 65 and Older](https://blog.argentum.org/ipc/fda-expert-panel-recommends-pfizer-booster-dose-in-those-65-and-older)

## [FDA Gives Full Approval to Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine](https://blog.argentum.org/ipc/fda-gives-full-approval-to-pfizer-covid-19-vaccine)

## [Stay Tuned: COVID-19 Booster Vaccinations Ahead for Residents, Staff](https://blog.argentum.org/ipc/stay-tuned-covid-19-booster-vaccinations-ahead-for-residents-staff)

## [CDC Releases New Mask Guidance for Fully Vaccinated People](https://blog.argentum.org/ipc/cdc-releases-new-mask-guidance-for-fully-vaccinated-people)

## [Now Open: Provider Relief Fund Reporting Portal](https://blog.argentum.org/ipc/now-open-provider-relief-fund-reporting-portal)

## [CDC Publishes Updated Guidance for Fully Vaccinated Residents, Workers in Assisted Living](https://blog.argentum.org/ipc/cdc-publishes-updated-guidance-for-fully-vaccinated-residents-workers-in-assisted-living)

## [Expiration Date Extended on BinaxNOW Tests](https://blog.argentum.org/ipc/expiration-date-extended-on-binaxnow-tests)

## [Argentum Releases Visitation Guidance for Vaccinated Senior Living Communities](https://blog.argentum.org/ipc/argentum-releases-visitation-guidance-for-vaccinated-senior-living-communities)

## [CDC Releases Guidance for Safe Visitation in Long-Term Care](https://blog.argentum.org/ipc/cdc-releases-guidance-for-safe-visitation-in-long-term-care)

## [CDC Releases Interim Public Health Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People](https://blog.argentum.org/ipc/cdc-releases-interim-public-health-recommendations-for-fully-vaccinated-people)

## [Press Release: Congress Fails Seniors and Caregivers in COVID Relief Package](https://blog.argentum.org/ipc/press-release-congress-fails-seniors-and-caregivers-in-covid-relief-package)

## [FDA Issues EUA for Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine](https://blog.argentum.org/ipc/fda-issues-eua-for-johnson-johnson-covid-19-vaccine)

## [Press Release: Seniors and Caregivers Continue to be Overlooked in COVID-19 Relief Negotiations](https://blog.argentum.org/ipc/press-release-seniors-and-caregivers-continue-to-be-overlooked-in-covid-19-relief-negotiations)

## [New Guidance: Resident Engagement and Socialization During COVID-19](https://blog.argentum.org/ipc/new-guidance-resident-engagement-and-socialization-during-covid-19)

## [HHS Adds New Questions and Answers to Provider Relief Fund FAQs](https://blog.argentum.org/ipc/hhs-adds-new-questions-and-answers-to-provider-relief-fund-faqs)

## [HHS Updates Provider Relief Fund Reporting Guidelines](https://blog.argentum.org/ipc/hhs-updates-provider-relief-fund-reporting-guidelines)

## [CDC Launches New COVID-19 Data Tracker for Pharmacy Partnership for Long-Term Care Program](https://blog.argentum.org/ipc/cdc-launches-new-covid-19-data-tracker-for-pharmacy-partnership-for-long-term-care-program)

## [HHS Announces Provider Relief Fund Reporting Update](https://blog.argentum.org/ipc/hhs-announces-provider-relief-fund-reporting-update)

## [A Look at Current Vaccine Trends in Distribution and Administration Across Long-Term Care](https://blog.argentum.org/ipc/a-look-at-current-vaccine-trends-in-distribution-and-administration-across-long-term-care)

## [CDC Rolls Out Long-Term Care Vaccination Toolkit](https://blog.argentum.org/ipc/cdc-rolls-out-long-term-care-vaccination-toolkit)

## [New COVID-19 Relief Package Falls Short in Supporting Long-Term Care](https://blog.argentum.org/ipc/new-covid-19-relief-package-falls-short-in-supporting-long-term-care)

## [FDA Issues EUA for Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine](https://blog.argentum.org/ipc/fda-issues-eua-for-moderna-covid-19-vaccine)

## [FDA Advisory Panel Recommends Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine for EUA](https://blog.argentum.org/ipc/fda-advisory-panel-recommends-moderna-covid-19-vaccine-for-eua)

## [FDA Issues EUA for BinaxNOW COVID-19 Home Test](https://blog.argentum.org/ipc/fda-issues-eua-for-binaxnow-covid-19-home-test)

## [A Pivotal Announcement from HHS on Phase 3 Funding](https://blog.argentum.org/ipc/a-pivotal-announcement-from-hhs-on-phase-3-funding)

## [FDA Issues EUA for the Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine](https://blog.argentum.org/ipc/fda-issues-eua-for-the-pfizer-covid-19-vaccine)

## [FDA Advisory Committee Endorses Pfizer’s COVID-19 Vaccine](https://blog.argentum.org/ipc/fda-advisory-committee-endorses-pfizers-covid-19-vaccine)

## [Take Action Today: Call on Congress to Pass Bipartisan COVID-19 Legislation](https://blog.argentum.org/ipc/take-action-today-call-on-congress-to-pass-bipartisan-covid-19-legislation)

## [Framework of the Bipartisan Emergency COVID Relief Act of 2020 Includes Additional $35 Billion for the Provider Relief Fund](https://blog.argentum.org/ipc/framework-of-the-bipartisan-emergency-covid-relief-act-of-2020-includes-additional-35-billion-for-the-provider-relief-fund)

## [Argentum Members: Join our Vaccine Readiness Briefing on Monday, Dec. 14](https://blog.argentum.org/ipc/argentum-members-join-our-vaccine-readiness-briefing-on-monday-dec.-14)

## [Recommended Action Items: COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution and Prioritization](https://blog.argentum.org/ipc/update-on-covid-19-vaccine-distribution-and-prioritization-plans)

## [Long-Term Care and Senior Living Leaders Emphasize Need for Residents and Staff to Receive Prioritization for COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution](https://blog.argentum.org/ipc/covid-19-vaccine-distribution-joint-statement)

## [Tips to Prepare for COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution](https://blog.argentum.org/ipc/tips-to-prepare-for-covid-19-vaccine-distribution)

## [Join Us Nov. 19 for a Virtual Senior Living Congressional Briefing](https://blog.argentum.org/ipc/join-us-for-a-virtual-senior-living-congressional-briefing)

## [Deadline Today: Apply for Phase 3 Funding from CARES Act Provider Relief Fund](https://blog.argentum.org/ipc/deadline-today-apply-for-phase-3-funding-from-cares-act-provider-relief-fund)

## [Deadline Today: Opt-In to HHS Vaccine Program](https://blog.argentum.org/ipc/deadline-today-opt-in-to-hhs-vaccine-program)

## [Recording Now Available: Call with HHS’ Nick Uehlecke on CARES Act Provider Relief Funding](https://blog.argentum.org/ipc/join-hhs-nick-uehlecke-today-at-430pm-et-to-discuss-cares-act-provider-relief-funding)

## [A Status Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Trials](https://blog.argentum.org/ipc/a-status-update-on-covid-19-vaccine-trials)

## [CMS Announces Plan to Cover COVID-19 Vaccine Costs](https://blog.argentum.org/ipc/cms-announces-plan-to-cover-covid-19-vaccine-costs)

## [HHS Pharmacy Partnership Program Sign-Up Extended to November 6](https://blog.argentum.org/ipc/hhs-pharmacy-partnership-program-sign-up-extended-to-november-6)

## [Reminder and New Information on HHS’ Pharmacy Partnership](https://blog.argentum.org/ipc/reminder-and-new-information-on-hhs-pharmacy-partnership)

## [HHS Updates Provider Relief Fund Reporting Requirements](https://blog.argentum.org/ipc/hhs-updates-provider-relief-fund-reporting-requirements)

## [Register for Upcoming COVID-19 Member-Only Webinars](https://blog.argentum.org/ipc/register-for-upcoming-covid-19-member-only-webinars)

## [HHS Announces Partnership with Pharmacies for Vaccine Management for Long-Term Care Communities](https://blog.argentum.org/ipc/hhs-announces-partnership-with-pharmacies-for-vaccine-management-for-long-term-care-communities)

## [Additional Details on Phase 3 Funding from the HHS Provider Relief Fund](https://blog.argentum.org/ipc/additional-details-on-phase-3-funding-from-the-hhs-provider-relief-fund)

## [Key Takeaways from CDC Call on Vaccine Distribution](https://blog.argentum.org/ipc/key-takeaways-from-cdc-call-on-vaccine-distribution)

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## [National Academies Releases Final COVID-19 Vaccine Report](https://blog.argentum.org/ipc/national-academies-releases-final-covid-19-vaccine-report)

## [HHS Announces Phase 3 General Distribution](https://blog.argentum.org/ipc/hhs-announced-phase-3-general-distribution)

## [CDC Releases Vaccination Program Interim Playbook](https://blog.argentum.org/ipc/cdc-releases-vaccination-program-interim-playbook)

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