U.S. Flu Season Off To Early Start, CDC Urges Vaccination

Early Vaccine Coverage Data Shows Millions Unprotected Still December 3, 2012 — Significant increases in flu activity in the United States have occurred in the last two weeks, indicating that an early flu season is upon us. These increases in activity overlap...

FDA Approves Egg-Free Flu Vaccine for Adults

The FDA has approved a new influenza vaccine (marketed as Flucelvax) for adults 18 and older. Flucelvax is the first in the U.S. to be produced using cultured mammalian cells instead of fertilized chicken eggs, and according to the manufacturer, can be made much more...

What Is Residential Care Facility For The Elderly (Rest Home)

Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFE) serve persons 60 and older. They provide room, board, housekeeping, supervision, and personal care assistance with basic activities like personal hygiene, dressing, eating, and walking. Facilities usually centrally...