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Strategies for Optimizing the Supply of Eye Protection

Purpose: This document offers a series of strategies or options to optimize supplies of eye protection in healthcare settings when there is limited supply. It does not address other aspects of pandemic planning; for those, healthcare facilities can refer to COVID-19 preparedness plans.read more »

COVID-19 Vaccines for Long-Term Care Facility Residents

Vaccinating LTCF residents will save lives. Making sure LTCF residents can receive COVID-19 vaccination as soon as vaccines are available will help save the lives of those who are most at risk of dying from COVID-19. According to ACIP’s recommendations, long-term care facility residents include adults who reside in facilities that provide a range of…read more »

Following a Familiar Path

As the Director of CDC/ATSDR Commissioned Corps Activities, Deborah Dee followed a familiar path when recently when she led a CDC team deployed to South Dakota to work with the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe.read more »