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Latest News

Data Reports:
West Nile Virus
Surveillance Data

On Wednesday, September 23, PDPH posted surveillance data on West Nile Virus in Philadelphia.

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PDPH Alert:
Fentanyl Overdoses

On Wednesday, September 23, PDPH posted a health alert regarding fentanyl overdoses associated with counterfeit pharmaceutical pills.

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Emergent Health Topic:
Novel Coronavirus
(COVID-19)

On Tuesday, September 22, PDPH posted new guidance and resources related to novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

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Report a Disease

To report a disease or condition during regular business hours, please call 215-685-6748 or fax a report to 215-238-6947.

To report a disease or condition requiring immediate notification after normal business hours, contact the Division of Disease Control on-call personnel at 215-686-4514 through Philadelphia City Hall.

About the HIP

The Philadelphia Department of Public Health (PDPH) develops and maintains the Health Information Portal (HIP) to communicate important health related information to Philadelphia-area healthcare professionals.

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Information for the community on public health topics is available on the City of Philadelphia Department of Public Health website.