CDC Rolls Out Long-Term Care Vaccination Toolkit

Posted by Argentum on December 23, 2020

The Vaccination Toolkit for Long-Term Care Facilities is now live on CDC’s website.

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Topics: Vaccine

FDA Issues EUA for Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine

Posted by Argentum on December 18, 2020

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) for the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. This EUA permits the vaccine to be distributed in the U.S. for individuals 18 and older.

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FDA Advisory Panel Recommends Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine for EUA

Posted by Argentum on December 17, 2020

Today, a U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) advisory panel voted (20 in favor, one abstention) to recommend the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for Emergency Use Authorization (EUA), citing that the benefits of the vaccine outweighed its risks. It is anticipated that the FDA will issue an EUA for the Moderna vaccine tomorrow. This EUA would clear the way for nearly 6 million more vaccine doses to be shipped as early as this weekend. Learn more.

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FDA Issues EUA for the Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine

Posted by Argentum on December 11, 2020

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, clearing the way for distribution in the United States.

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FDA Advisory Committee Endorses Pfizer’s COVID-19 Vaccine

Posted by Argentum on December 10, 2020

Voting today that “the benefits of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine outweigh its risks for use in individuals 16 years of age and older,” the FDA’s Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee pushed emergency use of the vaccine over a major hurdle.

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Argentum Members: Join our Vaccine Readiness Briefing on Monday, Dec. 14

Posted by Argentum on December 8, 2020

Vaccine administration is one of the most important issues the senior living industry will address this year. Our Vaccine Readiness Briefing webinar will provide insight and information to help senior living leaders prepare and be ready to get this right. Join us Monday, December 14 from 1-2pm ET, and hear...

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Recommended Action Items: COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution and Prioritization

Posted by Argentum on December 2, 2020

Yesterday, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), which serves in an advisory capacity to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), voted to recommend that residents and staff of long-term care facilities be prioritized in Phase 1a; this includes assisted living communities. ACIP’s final recommendation will go to the director of the CDC for approval before becoming official CDC policy. (Review the full ACIP presentation here.) As a result, we recommend providers take the following actions:

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Long-Term Care and Senior Living Leaders Emphasize Need for Residents and Staff to Receive Prioritization for COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution

Posted by Argentum on November 30, 2020

The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL), LeadingAge, Argentum and the American Seniors Housing Association (ASHA) released a joint statement today regarding distribution of a COVID-19 vaccine:

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Tips to Prepare for COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution

Posted by Argentum on November 25, 2020

At Argentum, we’ve recently participated in a number of calls on the upcoming COVID-19 vaccination distribution plans. Here, we are sharing some information on the latest plans to date and tips on how to best prepare.

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Topics: Vaccine

Join Us Nov. 19 for a Virtual Senior Living Congressional Briefing

Posted by Argentum on November 17, 2020

Educating lawmakers and their staff about the critical needs of the senior living industry remains a top priority. As such, we will be holding a virtual Senior Living Congressional Briefing on Thursday, November 19.

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Topics: Funding, Vaccine, Testing

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