Upcoming CDC Webinar on Respiratory Virus Season Updates for LTC Providers

• By: Maureen Carland
• On: 09/04/2024 11:10:17
• In: Quality/Regulatory

Please join the CDC's Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion (DHQP) on Monday, September 16, 2024, at 1:00 PM EDT for an overview of the latest respiratory virus vaccination recommendations, testing and treatment guidance, and infection prevention strategies. Residents of long term care facilities are often at high risk of respiratory infections and severe disease due to respiratory viruses. A combination of interventions can help protect the health of residents and staff during respiratory virus season. 
 

• Title: 2024-2025 Respiratory Virus Season Updates for Long Term Care Providers 
• Date and Time: Monday, September 16, 2024, 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) 
• Registration Information: Register Here 

 
Learning Objectives: 

• Describe the eligibility criteria for the 2024-2025 COVID-19, seasonal flu, and RSV vaccines. 
• Communicate the key benefits and side effects of each respiratory virus vaccine. 
• Identify individuals eligible for COVID-19 and influenza treatment. 
• Summarize key infection prevention actions for the respiratory virus season. 

 
Agenda: 

• Background on the impact of respiratory viruses among nursing home and other long term care residents. 
• Review of vaccination recommendations for COVID-19, flu, RSV, and pneumococcal disease for the 2024-2025 respiratory virus season. 
• Key talking points for vaccines for residents and families. 
• Review of COVID-19 and influenza testing. 
• Overview of COVID-19 and influenza treatment. 
• Strategies for preventing the spread of infection when a resident or staff member develops a respiratory virus. 

 
Register for the September 16 webinar here today. 
 
 
Staff Contact: mcarland@mehca.org