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West Nile Virus
Surveillance Data

On Thursday, October 18, PDPH posted surveillance data on West Nile Virus.

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Disease Control Guidance: Influenza

On Monday, October 15, PDPH updated information on the Influenza Guidance page. Click below to view the latest updates.

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PDPH Advisory:
Increase in ED Visits Due to K2

On Thursday, October 11, PDPH released a health advisory regarding increased ED visits due to synthetic cannabinoids.

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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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Health Department Website

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