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AHCA/NCAL Responds to CDC and FDA Vaccine Booster Recommendations

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The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) has welcomed the recommendations by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to approve booster shots of the Moderna and Janssen (Johnson and Johnson) COVID-19 vaccines for long-term care residents and healthcare workers. According to Dr. David Gifford, chief medical officer of AHCA/NCAL, these expanded recommendations will enable long-term care facilities to swiftly access vaccines for their residents and staff. The organization is confident that the addition of Moderna and Johnson and Johnson vaccines will enhance vaccination efforts.

Key Takeaways:

  • The AHCA/NCAL commends the FDA and CDC for thoroughly examining the data and following the science to protect Americans, including the nation's most vulnerable, from COVID-19.
  • Long-term care residents and staff members will now be eligible to receive a booster shot thanks to the expanded recommendations.
  • The ability to mix-and-match vaccines for the booster dose will make it easier for long-term care facilities to access vaccines efficiently.
  • The rollout of the Pfizer booster shot has been successful in long-term care, and the integration of Moderna and Johnson and Johnson vaccines is expected to enhance these efforts.
  • AHCA/NCAL appreciates the partnership of federal and state governments, long-term care pharmacies, and other vaccine providers to ensure efficient and successful vaccination efforts.
  • The organization represents over 14,000 non-profit and proprietary skilled nursing centers, assisted living communities, sub-acute centers, and homes for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Statistics:

  • Over 14,000 long-term care facilities are represented by AHCA/NCAL.
  • The AHCA/NCAL aims to improve the lives of millions of frail, elderly, and individuals with disabilities who receive long-term or post-acute care in member facilities each day.
  • The organization is working to deliver solutions for quality care.

Sources:

  • American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living. (n.d.). News Release. Retrieved from ahcancal.org (Note: The original source does not provide a specific date, so it is cited as "n.d.")

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