Join the DOH Division of Vaccine Excellence on Fri., Dec. 5, 2025 from 12-1 p.m.

The guidelines include recommendations addressing 42 topics and can serve as a resource for nursing homes in the development, implementation, and improvement of their infection prevention and control programs.

Providers urged to review resources from CDC, Global Handwashing Partnership, and APIC.

Join the CDC’s next COCA Call on Thurs., Sept. 18, 2025 from 2-3 p.m. ET, focused on the rise of antifungal resistance in Candida auris and Candida parapsilosis.

At this time, a flu vaccine is recommended for all individuals over the age of 6 months, with high-dose or adjuvanted flu vaccines recommended for individuals aged 65 years and older.

The webinar on urinary tract infections in long-term care settings will take place from 12-1 p.m. Pre-registration is available here.

In light of the ongoing global outbreak of HPAI A(H5N1), DOH is urging health care providers to maintain year-round influenza testing, even during periods of low seasonal flu activity.

Clinicians encouraged to review annual advisory.

Data helps facilities anticipate surges, adjust infection control protocols, and inform staff and resident safety measures.

All health care provider settings should review for proper compliance.

The toolkit helps nursing home infection preventionists and leadership prepare for and respond to nursing home residents or HCP who develop signs or symptoms of a respiratory viral infection.

The letter to the new CDC director urges swift updates to outdated infection control and respiratory virus guidance for health care settings.