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Listeria Outbreak From Frozen Shakes Kills 12, Sickens 38

Drugs.com

25, 2025 -- A listeria outbreak tied to frozen shakes served in hospitals and long-term care facilities has sickened at least 38 people and killed 12, according to the U.S. TUESDAY, Feb. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The shakes, which are not.

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Florida Hospitals Brace for Hurricane Milton's Arrival

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Long-term care facilities in. 9, 2024 -- As Hurricane Milton barreled toward the west coast of Florida, hospitals in its path were making ready. Milton is projected to make landfall a bit south of the Tampa area late Wednesday night.

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Walgreens Statement Regarding FDA Emergency Use Authorization of COVID-19 Vaccine

The Pharma Data

We will be collaborating with nearly 35,000 skilled nursing and assisted living facilities nationwide that have selected Walgreens as their vaccine provider. Our purpose – to champion the health and wellbeing of every community in America – has never been more clear or critical,” said John Standley, Walgreens president.

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Britain Approves Emergency Use of Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine

The Pharma Data

The recommendation from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practice (ACIP), if heeded, will steer the initial short supply of vaccines to about 21 million health care personnel and 3 million Americans working or living in long-term care facilities.

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A Long Time Coming: DEA Regs Finally Authorize Schedule II Prescription Partial Fills

FDA Law Blog: Biosimilars

In addition, a pharmacist could partially fill a schedule II prescription issued to patients in a Long Term Care Facility or who have a terminal medical illness diagnosis. The Final Rule a.

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COVID-19 Vaccine Developers Adjust Phase 3 Trial Protocols to Allow Authorized Vaccines | 2020-12-17

The Pharma Data

Currently, healthcare personnel and long-term care facility residents participating in their trial are the only ones who can opt to receive the vaccine.

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Keys to Success in Vaccine Development for Special Populations

PPD

These settings range from senior villages, where the elderly live independently, to long-term care facilities, where the elderly rely on assistance for daily living. Aging patients may live on their own in a community dwelling or in a setting where assistance is provided.

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