Importance of COVID-19 vaccination for residents of long-term care facilities

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Importance of COVID-19 vaccination for residents of long-term care facilities

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Dec. 13, 2020
By National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (U.S.). Division of Viral Diseases.

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National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (U.S.). Division of Viral Diseases.
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Updated Dec. 13, 2020

Based on recommendations from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), an independent panel of medical and public health experts, CDC recommends residents of long-term care facilities be included among those offered the first supply of COVID-19 vaccines.
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Vaccinating LTCF residents will save lives -- Benefits of vaccination believed to outweigh possible risks -- The safety of COVID-19 vaccines is a top priority -- Risks and benefits will be explained to everyone offered a COVID-19 vaccination.
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Coronavirus Infections/prevention & Control COVID-19 Vaccines Drug-Related Side Effects And Adverse Reactions Long-Term Care Nursing Homes Vaccination Viral Vaccines
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