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Tag: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

CDC Says COVID-19 Can Result in Prolonged Recovery, Even Among Young Adults

Research conducted by The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests COVID-19 can result in prolonged illness, even among young adults with no underlying chronic medical conditions and those who experience mild symptoms.

CDC Updates Guidance on Isolation for COVID-19 Patients

Revised recommendations issued by The Centers for Disease Control say those who test positive for SARS-CoV-2 should isolate for at least 10 days after symptoms first appear.

Amid the Pandemic, Officials Aim to Reduce Seasonal Flu Rates with Increased Vaccine Production

In an effort to mitigate the dual impact of COVID-19 and the seasonal flu, vaccine manufacturers are increasing influenza vaccine production by 10 percent this year.

CDC Expands Criteria of Those at Higher Risk for COVID-19

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says additional age-related factors and underlying medical conditions increase an individual’s risk of severe COVID-19.

New CMS Regulations Address High Rates of COVID-19 in Nursing Homes

Due to high COVID-19 rates in nursing homes, CMS says it will increase enforcement for facilities with persistent infection control violations and impose enforcement actions for lower level infection control deficiencies.

MLMIC Launches Podcast with Guidance for Reopening Medical Practices

To support policyholders as they resume operations, MLMIC has recorded a podcast with recommendations and key considerations for safely and effectively reopening.

Updated CDC Guidance on Delivering Dental Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic

The CDC has updated its guidance on infection protection and control for dental practices delivering care during the pandemic.

Updated CDC Guidance for COVID-19 Infection Control

Updated COVID-19 infection control recommendations issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention can help reduce risk to medical facilities and its healthcare personnel.

Proper Medication Injection Practices Remain Essential for Patient Safety

New data published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings reinforces the importance of physician adherence to safe medication injection practices.

Recommendations for Discharging Patients With Vaping-Related Lung Injury

New findings on vaping-related rehospitalizations and deaths have prompted the CDC to develop recommendations for outpatient follow-up during the first 48 hours post-hospitalization.