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Lagging booster rates raise fears over deadly winter in nursing homes

Por: The Hill Health December 16, 2022

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COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations are on the rise, posing a major threat to nursing home residents and staff who are not up to date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. Less than half of all nursing home residents and less than a quarter of staff have received a bivalent booster shot, according to federal data. As the coldest months approach, the low vaccination rates portend a difficult and potentially deadly winter. “I’m sorry, that’s... + full article



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