DOH-regulated providers are reminded of various long-standing and newer requirements.

Adults age 60 and older are encouraged to get the vaccine.

With some of the most vulnerable populations at risk during the upcoming respiratory illness season, it is imperative that facilities make proactive efforts to prevent severe illness and outbreaks.

In anticipation of the onset of the 2023-24 RSV season, the CDC is encouraging preparation through implementation of new RSV prevention options.

The CDC predicts a moderate COVID wave and typical waves of flu and RSV this respiratory disease season, but warns that a strain on the health care system could be possible depending on various factors. To assist clinicians, the CDC will be holding a COCA Call to update providers on Wed., Sept. 19, 2023 from 2 to 3 p.m. ET.

Surveillance for poliovirus is continuing, and provider assistance is a vital part of that, as are reminders to patient populations about vaccination. DOH will also be making multiple edits and additions to its polio website in the coming days.

The State and City have issued guidance regarding testing, treatment, and reporting given 'high burden of Legionellosis.'

The federal ASPR has updated its handbook for long-term care communities on infectious disease outbreaks, and the NY Medical Directors Association is offering free coaching to nursing home leaders on prevention, control, and treatment of COVID-19 and other respiratory infections.

Influenza not yet declared prevalent in NYS.

Tool provides vaccine coadministration strategies based on various scenarios.

The CDC is investigating a Listeria outbreak linked to kosher soft serve ice cream and advising long term care facilities, hospitals, and other institutions to not serve any flavors of “Soft Serve On The Go” ice cream cups.

Department of Health issues an advisory regarding Vibrio vulnificus infections in both NY and CT.

July 26^th webinar introduces two new RSV vaccines and discusses implications for long term care populations.