Healthcare Leader: Stay Informed: COVID-19 Trends, Vaccine Resources and Free Training!

February 8, 2024

Vaccines Prevent Serious Outcomes...Pass it On!

CDC data shows respiratory viruses continue to circulate post-holiday season. Rates of influenza-related hospitalization remain elevated and COVID-19 and RSV-related hospitalizations are also elevated but beginning to decline in many areas.

Flu and COVID-19 vaccination is recommended to reduce the risk of serious illness. The CDC has released a study showing that the updated 2023-2024 COVID-19 vaccine protects against infections caused by JN.1 and other co-circulating variants. Adults who received an updated vaccine were less likely to have symptomatic illness. Read the entire report here.

Our new WAVE immunization microsite is live!

Check back often for frequently added information and resources. Visit the WAVE site here.

COVID-19 Hospitalizations and Emergency Visits

Continue to Trend Downward

The greatest number of COVID-19 cases continue to be seen in adults 75 years and older.

Long-term Care Facilities confirmed COVID-19 cases remain high at 8.4/000 cases for the week ending January 28.

Vaccination remains a vital tool to protect public health. One dose of the updated 2023-2024 Moderna, Pfizer or Novavax vaccine is recommended for individuals to be considered up to date. Who is considered up to date? Find out here (as of January 18, 2024).

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Education

Free IPCO Training Opportunity

Take advantage of free access to AHCA/NCAL’s Infection Preventionist training (IPCO) to grow your team’s skills. Available to one person per nursing center in CT, DC, DE, MA, MD, ME, NH, NJ, NY, OH, and VT. (Rhode Island register here).

Stay informed and empowered in your vaccination efforts:

Visit our WAVE page to access up-to-date resources to support your efforts

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