--- title: Argentum Infection Prevention & Control Announcements | Guidance description: Guidance | News and updates from Argentum relating to infection prevention and control. --- [Argentum Logo\_RGB2](https://argentum.org) Search - [About Argentum](https://argentum.org/about-argentum/) - [Leadership](https://argentum.org/about-argentum/leadership/) - [State Partners](https://argentum.org/about-argentum/state-partners/) - [Membership](https://argentum.org/about-argentum/membership/) - [Media Kit](https://www.argentum.org/advertising-and-sponsorship/) - [Advocacy](https://argentum.org/advocacy/) - [Federal Advocacy](https://argentum.org/advocacy/federal-advocacy/) - [State Advocacy](https://argentum.org/advocacy/state-advocacy/) - [Silver PAC](https://argentum.org/advocacy/silver-pac/) - [Advocacy News](https://www.argentum.org/advocacy/advocacy-news/) - [Events](https://argentum.org/events/) - [Senior Living Executive Conference](https://conference.argentum.org) - [Webinars](https://www.argentum.org/webinars/) - [Executive Director Leadership Institute](https://edli.argentum.org/) - [Chief Executive Summit](https://argentum.org/events/chief-executive-summit/) - [Advocacy Fund Golf Classic](https://www.argentum.org/golfclassic/) - [Senior Living Symposium](https://symposium.argentum.org/) - [Public Policy Institute & Fly-In](https://argentum.org/events/public-policy-institute-fly-in/) - [Media](https://argentum.org/media/) - [Coronavirus Toolkit](https://www.argentum.org/coronavirustoolkit/) - [Press Releases](https://argentum.org/press-releases/) - [Senior Living Executive Magazine](https://argentum.org/media/senior-living-executive-magazine/) - [Argentum Daily](https://argentum.org/media/argentum-e-newsletter/) - [Senior Living Professional](https://www.argentum.org/senior-living-professional/) - [Members in the News](https://argentum.org/topic/members-in-the-news/) - [Search by Topic](https://argentum.org/media/search-by-topic/) - [Research & Initiatives](https://argentum.org/research-and-initiatives/) - [Senior Living Impact](https://seniorlivingimpact.org/) - [Senior Living Works](https://seniorliving.works) - [Senior Living IQ](https://seniorlivingiq.org) - [Women in Leadership](https://www.argentum.org/research-and-initiatives/women-in-leadership/) - [Argentum Quarterly](https://argentum.org/research-and-initiatives/argentum-quarterly/) - [Awards Programs](https://www.argentum.org/research-and-initiatives/awards-recognition-programs/) - [LEAD Program](https://www.argentum.org/lead-program/) - [Standards for Senior Living](https://www.argentum.org/research-and-initiatives/standards-for-senior-living/) - [Professional Development](https://argentum.org/professional-development/) - [Senior Living Supplier Directory](https://seniorlivingsupplierdirectory.com/) - [Senior Living Career Center](http://seniorlivingcareers.argentum.org/) - [Certificate Programs and Certification](https://argentum.org/professional-development/professional-certification/) - [Resource Library](https://www.argentum.org/professional-development/resource-library/) - [Executive Roundtables](https://argentum.org/professional-development/executive-roundtables/) # Argentum Infection Prevention & Control Announcements ## [Two New CDC Respiratory Disease Dashboards Released](https://blog.argentum.org/ipc/two-new-cdc-respiratory-disease-dashboards-released) Posted by [Argentum](https://blog.argentum.org/ipc/author/argentum) on January 18, 2023 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) The global pandemic has amplified the importance of infection prevention and control in senior living communities, making it essential for leaders to ensure that measures are put in place to protect seniors from life-threatening illnesses. In an increasingly interconnected world, the health of our elderly population is more vulnerable than ever before and it's up to us to understand the potential risks and implement strategies that can help prevent the spread of infectious diseases and reduce their severity when they do occur. [Read More](https://blog.argentum.org/ipc/two-new-cdc-respiratory-disease-dashboards-released) Topics: [Guidance](https://blog.argentum.org/ipc/topic/guidance) ## [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) Posted by [Argentum](https://blog.argentum.org/ipc/author/argentum) on September 2, 2022 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky signed off on newly-updated COVID-19 booster shots Thursday night, giving the final clearance shots to be administered soon after. [Read More](https://blog.argentum.org/ipc/cdc-signs-off-on-new-covid-19-boosters-ahead-of-fall-booster-campaign) Topics: [Vaccine](https://blog.argentum.org/ipc/topic/vaccine), [Guidance](https://blog.argentum.org/ipc/topic/guidance) ## [COVID Pill Treatment Closer to Emergency Use Authorization](https://blog.argentum.org/ipc/covid-pill-treatment-closer-to-emergency-use-authorization) Posted by [Argentum](https://blog.argentum.org/ipc/author/argentum) on December 1, 2021 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) The Antimicrobial Drugs Advisory Committee of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has [recommended emergency use authorization (EUA) of molnupiravir.](https://www.fda.gov/advisory-committees/advisory-committee-calendar/november-30-2021-antimicrobial-drugs-advisory-committee-meeting-announcement-11302021-11302021) The oral capsule medication made by Merck is designed to treat “mild to moderate COVID-19 in adults who are at risk for progressing to severe COVID-19 and/or hospitalization,” says the FDA.   [Read More](https://blog.argentum.org/ipc/covid-pill-treatment-closer-to-emergency-use-authorization) Topics: [Guidance](https://blog.argentum.org/ipc/topic/guidance) ## [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) Posted by [Argentum](https://blog.argentum.org/ipc/author/argentum) on October 1, 2021 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Argentum's latest publication, [**COVID-19 Booster and Flu Vaccination Considerations for Senior Living Communities**](https://www.argentum.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Vaccination-Considerations-FINAL-Proof3.pdf), gathers recent considerations regarding CDC recommendations on who should and may receive booster shots and when, as well as a list of planning and implementation considerations for flu and COVID-19 booster vaccine clinics and other vaccine administration for senior living communities. [Read More](https://blog.argentum.org/ipc/new-guidance-covid-19-booster-and-flu-vaccination-considerations-for-senior-living-communities) Topics: [Vaccine](https://blog.argentum.org/ipc/topic/vaccine), [Guidance](https://blog.argentum.org/ipc/topic/guidance) ## [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) Posted by [Argentum](https://blog.argentum.org/ipc/author/argentum) on August 19, 2021 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Wednesday, the CDC issued a joint [statement](https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2021/s0818-covid-19-booster-shots.html) with other federal regulatory agencies on plans for an additional booster dose of the Pfizer or Moderna mRNA COVID-19 vaccines. Need for a booster with the Johnson & Johnson vaccine is still being evaluated. [Read More](https://blog.argentum.org/ipc/stay-tuned-covid-19-booster-vaccinations-ahead-for-residents-staff) Topics: [Vaccine](https://blog.argentum.org/ipc/topic/vaccine), [Guidance](https://blog.argentum.org/ipc/topic/guidance) ## [CDC Releases New Mask Guidance for Fully Vaccinated People](https://blog.argentum.org/ipc/cdc-releases-new-mask-guidance-for-fully-vaccinated-people) Posted by [Argentum](https://blog.argentum.org/ipc/author/argentum) on July 27, 2021 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) The CDC [updated its mask guidance today](https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/fully-vaccinated.html) for people who are fully vaccinated in the general public. Guidance for healthcare professionals remains unchanged at this time. 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