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This week’s episode of HealthCap Weekly Wrap is a special deep dive into the 2025–26 flu season, with a focus on how it’s impacting senior care teams across the country. From flu surveillance to staff protection and treatment protocols, we’re breaking down what matters most right now—and what your community can do to stay prepared.

Weekly U.S. Influenza Surveillance Report (Week 52) — Provides national flu activity data, showing widespread cases and a high-impact season unfolding across many regions.

People 65 Years and Older & Influenza — Outlines why older adults are at the highest risk for complications from the flu and emphasizes the importance of vaccination and early treatment.

Influenza Antiviral Medications: Summary for Clinicians — Reviews the CDC’s current antiviral recommendations and best practices for early intervention in high-risk populations.

Hospital Respiratory Protection Program Toolkit — A comprehensive guide to developing or updating a respiratory protection program, including fit testing and training protocols.

NIOSH Publication No. 2015-117: Hospital Respiratory Protection Program Toolkit — Supports compliance with OSHA standards for communities using N95 respirators during flu season.

Enhanced Barrier Precautions: Strengthening Infection Prevention in Nursing Homes — A podcast episode discussing how daily-use precautions like gloves and gowns can reduce viral spread in routine care.