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Florida Hospitals Brace for Hurricane Milton's Arrival

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Long-term care facilities in. 9, 2024 -- As Hurricane Milton barreled toward the west coast of Florida, hospitals in its path were making ready. Milton is projected to make landfall a bit south of the Tampa area late Wednesday night.

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Health Care Workers, Nursing Home Residents to Get First Vaccines: Panel

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The recommendation of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practice (ACIP), if heeded, will steer the initial short supply of vaccines to about 21 million health care personnel and 3 million Americans working or living in long-term care facilities. health care systems working.

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ECDC and EMA highlight considerations for additional and booster doses.

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To complement vaccination efforts, it is also crucial to continue applying measures such as physical distancing, hand and respiratory hygiene, and using face masks where needed, in particular in high-risk settings such as long-term care facilities or hospital wards with patients at risk of severe COVID-19.

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Walgreens Statement Regarding FDA Emergency Use Authorization of COVID-19 Vaccine

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We will be collaborating with nearly 35,000 skilled nursing and assisted living facilities nationwide that have selected Walgreens as their vaccine provider. Our purpose – to champion the health and wellbeing of every community in America – has never been more clear or critical,” said John Standley, Walgreens president.

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Britain Approves Emergency Use of Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine

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The recommendation from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practice (ACIP), if heeded, will steer the initial short supply of vaccines to about 21 million health care personnel and 3 million Americans working or living in long-term care facilities.

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FDA Approves Sesquient (fosphenytoin sodium) for the Treatment of Status Epilepticus in Adult and Pediatric Patients

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Ready-to-dilute and room temperature stable, Sesquient is the only FDA-approved fosphenytoin that allows point-of-care storage, as well as fast and efficient administration in emergency rooms, intensive care units, first responder vehicles, and long-term care facilities, where serial seizures such as status epilepticus are most commonly treated.

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Keeping tabs on Covid-19: BioNTech buys GMP-certified facility to boost vaccine…

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Olivia Karpinski, vice-president of sales at Vivera Pharmaceuticals, said: “We have worked closely with our customers, including long-term care facilities and hospital networks, to provide efficient solutions for their increased testing needs.”

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