November 17, 2025
Antibiotic Offending Medication Recommendation Mechanism All quinolones(Ciprofloxacin,Levofloxacin,Moxifloxacin) – Iron and Calciumpreparations (Includingmultivitamins thatcontain iron and/orcalcium, dairy products) If the combination cannot be avoided, administration of Quinolones should occur at least 2 hours before or 6 hours after Iron/Calcium. Note: Moxifloxacin does not interact with Calcium like the other Quinolones and no adjustments are recommended. The…
November 4, 2025
IMPORTANT: Vaccine Update(s) The CDC recently issued important vaccination guidance updates.NOTE: Our 2025-26 Vaccination Program Administration Guidelines have been revised to reflect these updates*. ➀ COVID-19 Vaccine COVID-19 vaccination is recommended for everyone 6 months and older following shared medical decision-making between the individual and their healthcare provider(s). Vaccination is especially important for people at…
September 16, 2025
Circulating Respiratory Viruses Circulating respiratory viruses such as COVID-19, influenza (flu) and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are more common in fall and winter, and can lead to significant illness and disease in the community care setting. Vaccines remain the safest way to build immunity to these viruses and reduce their impact. Older adults, young children…
August 4, 2025
About RSV Related Respiratory Disease Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) can cause significant lower respiratory tract disease (LRTD) in older patients, especially those with comorbidities identified by the CDC as heightened risk factors- asthma, diabetes, COPD, CHF, or advanced liver or kidney disease. Each year, an estimated 110,000–180,000 adults ages 50 and older in the United…
May 6, 2025
About Pneumococcal Infection and Disease Pneumococcal disease is a term used for a wide range of infections caused by bacteria called Streptococcuspneumoniae (pneumococcus). Ear and sinus infections are examples of mild infections these bacteria can cause. The following types of pneumococcal disease can be very serious, even deadly: Invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD) means the bacteria…
December 5, 2024
Influenza and COVID-19 Outbreak Management in Long-Term Care and Post-Acute Care Facilities Part I – Influenza (Flu) Management and Treatment Options Influenza can be introduced into a long-term care facility by newly admitted residents, healthcare personnel, and visitors. Spread of influenza can occur between and among residents, healthcare personnel and visitors. Residents of long-term care…
October 3, 2024
Common Fall & Winter Respiratory Illnesses Circulating respiratory viruses such as COVID-19, influenza (flu) and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are more common in fall and winter, and can lead to significant illness and disease in the community setting. COVID-19, Influenza (Flu) and RSV are each caused by a different virus. They are considered respiratory viruses,…
October 20, 2023
Common Fall & Winter Respiratory Illnesses Circulating respiratory viruses such as COVID-19, influenza (flu) and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) aremore common in fall and winter, and can lead to significant illness and disease. COVID-19, flu and RSV are each caused by a different virus. They are considered respiratory viruses, as all three spread primarily by…
August 16, 2023
FDA Approves First RSV Vaccines In May 2023, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first vaccines for prevention of RSV associated lower respiratory tract disease (LRTD) in adults aged ≥60 years. RSVPreF3 (Arexvy, GSK) is a 1-dose (0.5 mL) adjuvanted (AS01E) recombinant stabilized prefusion F protein (preF) vaccine. RSVpreF (Abrysvo, Pfizer) is a…
September 6, 2022
Updated Recommendations On June 30, 2022, the CDC made some important changes in regards to the influenza vaccine recommendations for adults 65 years and older. Previously, they did not recommend one vaccine over another. Currently, they give preference to 3 vaccines in this patient population: Quadrivalent high-dose inactivated influenza vaccine (HD-IIV)-Fluzone HD Quadrivalent®: Quadrivalent recombinant…
