AMDA – The Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine encourages post-acute and long-term care (PALTC) facilities to strengthen their employee immunization programs to protect employees and patients. Here are some helpful resources:

CDC: People at Higher Risk of Flu Complications

Flu and Older Adults

The Influenza Imperative: An Urgent Need to Leverage Lessons from COVID-19 to Prepare for a Global Response to Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza

NFID's Leading By Example initiative calls on organizations/companies to make a commitment to flu prevention

CDC: Use of 15-Valent Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine and 20-Valent Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine Among U.S. Adults: Updated Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices — United States, 2022

Newly updated “65+ Flu Defense” website offers resources for healthcare professionals serving older adults

AMDA Best Practices on Influenza Vaccinations for 2020-2021

CDC Post-acute and Long-term Care Facility Toolkit: Influenza Vaccination among Healthcare Personnel

The latest resources from the CDC

Flu shots now required for all personnel in long term care and assisred living

Understanding the Value of Enhanced Influenza Vaccine Products in the Long-Term Care Setting

Mandating seasonal flu vaccinations in the workplace in the time of COVID-19

       FACT SHEETS

• The Importance of Preventing Influenza During a Pandemic
• Benefits of Enhanced Influenza Vaccine Products
• More Benefits of Enhanced Influenza Vaccine Products
• Real-World Evidence: What It Says About Enhanced Infl­uenza Vaccine Products
• Practical Strategies for Increasing Use of Enhanced Infl­uenza Vaccine Products Among LTCF Residents and Staff

• AMDA Policy Statement on Influenza Vaccination of Health Care Personnel
  These recommendations are based on strong evidence showing a reduction in morbidity and mortality among residents when HCP are appropriately vaccinated against influenza.
• CDC: Influenza Vaccination Laws for Healthcare Workers (HCWs) in Long-Term Care Facilities
• CDC: Menu of State Long-Term Care Facility Influenza Vaccination Laws
• Guest Column on Need for Improved Staff Flu Vaccination Rates
  Executive Director Chris Laxton discusses how the Society is encouraging PALTC facilities to strengthen their employee immunization programs.
• HealthLeaders, March 9, 2018: Mandatory Flu Vaccine Policies in Healthcare
• 60 Seconds with Chris Laxton from McKnight's Long-Term Care News
• Session from 2018 AMDA Annual Conference: Reducing the Impact of Influenza in Long Term Care Populations Through Healthcare Worker Vaccination
• Caring for the Ages Article: Let’s Work Together to Make This Flu Season a Better One for PA/LTC Residents,

• AMDA Policy Statement on Influenza Vaccination of Health Care Personnel
  These recommendations are based on strong evidence showing a reduction in morbidity and mortality among residents when HCP are appropriately vaccinated against influenza.
• CDC: Influenza Vaccination Laws for Healthcare Workers (HCWs) in Long-Term Care Facilities
• CDC: Menu of State Long-Term Care Facility Influenza Vaccination Laws
• Guest Column on Need for Improved Staff Flu Vaccination Rates
  Executive Director Chris Laxton discusses how the Society is encouraging PALTC facilities to strengthen their employee immunization programs.
• HealthLeaders, March 9, 2018: Mandatory Flu Vaccine Policies in Healthcare
• 60 Seconds with Chris Laxton from McKnight's Long-Term Care News
• Session from 2018 AMDA Annual Conference: Reducing the Impact of Influenza in Long Term Care Populations Through Healthcare Worker Vaccination
• Caring for the Ages Article: Let’s Work Together to Make This Flu Season a Better One for PA/LTC Residents,

• Geographic variation in influenza vaccination among U.S. nursing home residents: A national study

• PALTC Influenza Vaccination Honor Roll
  The Immunization Action Coalition recognizes PALTC settings that require flu vaccines for employees.

• New Campaign Encourages All to “Keep Up The Rates” and Get Vaccinated Amidst COVID-19

• American Lung Association MyShot Campaign The campaign highlights the dangers of influenza for people 50 years of age and older and particularly for people with one or more chronic health conditions.
• The Latest Info from the CDC
• Tools for Satellite, Temporary, and Off-Site Vaccination Clinics Satellite, temporary, and off-site vaccination clinics play an important role, but have unique challenges. These tools can help.
• Charting a Path to Increase Immunization Rates in the Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Setting This white paper shares the results of a recent one-day meeting on immunization practices for PALTC staff and residents.

• McKnight’s Senior Living article: Signature HealthCARE’s new flu vaccine policy will affect everyone in every facility