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GSA guides providers, older patients to vaccine consensus

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In “Vaccines for Older Adults: Overcoming the Challenges of Shared Clinical Decision Making,” a new white paper from The Gerontological Society of America (GSA) National Adult Vaccination Program, a team of experts outlines a set of recommendations to encourage better definition and increased understanding of how health professionals talk (..)

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Ad26.RSV.preF-RSV preF protein vaccine immunogenic in seniors

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16 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine. An adenovirus serotype 26 respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vector encoding a prefusion F (preF) protein (Ad26.RSV.preF)

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PCORI approves $11 million for studies to boost COVID-19 vaccination among long-term care workers

Scienmag

Results could help boost immunization rates during and beyond pandemic among key health care workers WASHINGTON, DC — Two new studies comparing ways to boost COVID-19 vaccination rates that were approved for nearly $11 million in new funding today by the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) aim to reduce high rates of vaccine (..)

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45% of adults over 65 lack online medical accounts, which could affect COVID vaccination

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Many health systems are using patient portals for vaccine scheduling, but many older adults may need help setting accounts up, especially those with lower incomes and education levels As the vaccination of older adults against COVID-19 begins across the country, new poll data suggests that many of them don’t yet have access to the “patient (..)

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Poll finds risky drinking patterns in older adults during pandemic

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Those who drink to boost their mood, to relieve stress, boredom or pain may be more at risk in pandemic – but “social drinkers” should watch intake too Credit: University of Michigan As many older adults get back to normal life across the United States thanks to high rates of vaccination and lower COVID-19 activity, […].