Time to start thinking about flu season
MDS 3.0 Insider, September 11, 2014
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Now is the time for senior living communities to start planning educational outreach on the upcoming influenza season. The National Council on Aging (NCOA) kicked off its annual Flu + You campaign this week, offering updated educational materials. The Flu + You website offers a toolkit for health professionals, including downloadable handouts, posters and brochures to post within the long-term care community or give to staff, residents and visitors.
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