Preventing and Responding to Respiratory Infections and Outbreaks in Long-Term Care

Tuesday, January 27, 1:00pm - 2:00pm (EST)

Join the webinar on 1/27 at 12 pm CT: https://edhub.ama-assn.org/cdc-project-firstline/video-player/19006215
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Long-term care (LTC) residents are at high risk of acquiring respiratory virus infections and developing severe disease. Respiratory virus outbreaks in LTC facilities can lead to resident hospitalizations and deaths, illness in health care professionals, and subsequent disruption in services. In this session, CDC will provide the latest information on how to prevent and respond to respiratory infections and outbreaks in LTC facilities, including how to recognize a sick resident, considerations for testing, treatment, vaccination, and infection prevention and control measures. CDC will also highlight available resources for healthcare personnel, as well as LTC residents and their families.
Panelists include:
•Erica Kaufman West, MD – Moderator, AMA
•Kara Jacobs Slifka, MD, MPH – Medical Officer, DHQP, CDC
•Janell Routh, MD, MHS – Associate Director, Medical Affairs, ISD, CDC
•Pragna Patel, MD, MPH – Chief Medical Officer, NCIRD, CDC

We are glad you can join us. Share with your network and submit questions in advance!

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Add to Calendar2026/01/27 12:00:002026/01/27 13:00:00America/ChicagoPreventing and Responding to Respiratory Infections and Outbreaks in Long-Term CareJoin the webinar on 1/27 at 12 pm CT: https://edhub.ama-assn.org/cdc-project-firstline/video-player/19006215
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Long-term care (LTC) residents are at high risk of acquiring respiratory virus infections and developing severe disease. Respiratory virus outbreaks in LTC facilities can lead to resident hospitalizations and deaths, illness in health care professionals, and subsequent disruption in services. In this session, CDC will provide the latest information on how to prevent and respond to respiratory infections and outbreaks in LTC facilities, including how to recognize a sick resident, considerations for testing, treatment, vaccination, and infection prevention and control measures. CDC will also highlight available resources for healthcare personnel, as well as LTC residents and their families.
Panelists include:
•Erica Kaufman West, MD – Moderator, AMA
•Kara Jacobs Slifka, MD, MPH – Medical Officer, DHQP, CDC
•Janell Routh, MD, MHS – Associate Director, Medical Affairs, ISD, CDC
•Pragna Patel, MD, MPH – Chief Medical Officer, NCIRD, CDC

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