| 2025 | 
            
            
              
  | No Health Alerts Found | 
            
            
              
  | Continued Measles Vigilance | Advisory | Oct 27, 2025 | 
            
              
  | Increasing incidence of seizures among people who use drugs (PWUD) in Philadelphia | Advisory | Oct 7, 2025 | 
            
              
  | Medical Exemptions for SNAP Recipients | Advisory | Oct 1, 2025 | 
            
              
  | Update to Drug-Resistant Organism Reporting Requirements in Philadelphia Concerning Carbapenem-resistant Organisms | Update | Sep 26, 2025 | 
            
              
  | Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) | Advisory | Sep 22, 2025 | 
            
              
  | Continued Seasonal Risk for West Nile Virus Infection: Clinical Recognition and Testing Reminders | Advisory | Sep 19, 2025 | 
            
              
  | Philadelphia Guidance on Plans of Safe Care for Infants Affected by Substance Use | Advisory | Sep 10, 2025 | 
            
              
  | Bicillin Shortage due to Recent Recall | Advisory | Jul 22, 2025 | 
            
              
  | Testing and Reporting Requirements for West Nile Virus and Other Arboviruses | Advisory | Jul 7, 2025 | 
            
              
  | Tickborne Diseases in Philadelphia: Recognition, Reporting, and Prevention | Advisory | Jun 10, 2025 | 
            
              
  | Responding to overdose and withdrawal involving medetomidine | Update | Jun 10, 2025 | 
            
              
  | FIFA Club World Cup 2025 - Public Health Preparedness Recommendations | Advisory | Jun 9, 2025 | 
            
              
  | Preventing Heat-Related Illness during Extreme Summer Heat | Advisory | May 27, 2025 | 
            
              
  | Healthcare Worker COVID-19 Vaccine Update | Notification | May 15, 2025 | 
            
              
  | Spring Travel Updates and Recommendations | Advisory | Apr 4, 2025 | 
            
              
  | Protecting Patients from Utility Interruptions | Advisory | Apr 1, 2025 | 
            
              
  | Increase in Domestic Measles Cases | Advisory | Mar 6, 2025 | 
            
              
  | Updates Related to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (H5N1) | Advisory | Mar 3, 2025 | 
            
              
  | Ebola Outbreak Caused by Sudan virus in Uganda | Advisory | Feb 7, 2025 | 
            
          
            
              | 2024 | 
            
            
            
              
  | Influenza H5N1 Update | Update | Dec 20, 2024 | 
            
              
  | Hospitals and Behavioral Health Providers Are Reporting Severe and Worsening Presentations of Withdrawal Among People Who Use Drugs (PWUD) in Philadelphia | Alert | Dec 11, 2024 | 
            
              
  | Measles in New Jersey | Alert | Oct 11, 2024 | 
            
              
  | First Marburg Virus Disease Outbreak in the Republic of Rwanda | Advisory | Oct 7, 2024 | 
            
              
  | Increased Risk of Dengue and Oropouche Virus Infections:  Clinical Recognition and Management | Advisory | Oct 3, 2024 | 
            
              
  | Mpox Update | Update | Oct 2, 2024 | 
            
              
  | Hazardous Industrial Chemical Detected in Philadelphia’s Drug Supply | Alert | Sep 25, 2024 | 
            
              
  | Increased Seasonal Risk for West Nile Virus Infection: Clinical Recognition and Testing Reminders | Advisory | Aug 20, 2024 | 
            
              
  | Update Regarding Mpox Outbreak in the DRC and Neighboring Countries | Advisory | Aug 19, 2024 | 
            
              
  | Etomidate Detected in Philadelphia’s Drug Supply and Involved in Overdose Deaths | Update | Aug 12, 2024 | 
            
              
  | Bicillin Shortage Update | Update | Jul 22, 2024 | 
            
              
  | Influenza Testing in Persons with Severe Respiratory Illness | Advisory | Jul 11, 2024 | 
            
              
  | Updated Guidance from CDC on the Use of Doxycycline for Chemoprophylaxis of Bacterial STIs | Advisory | Jul 2, 2024 | 
            
              
  | Severe Illness Potentially Associated with Consuming Diamond ShruumzTM Brand Chocolate Bars, Cones, and Gummies | Advisory | Jun 26, 2024 | 
            
              
  | Update about Tuberculosis Cases in Philadelphia | Advisory | Jun 7, 2024 | 
            
              
  | Tickborne Diseases in Philadelphia: Recognition, Reporting, and Prevention | Advisory | Jun 6, 2024 | 
            
              
  | Meningococcal Disease Cases Linked to Travel to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA): Ensure Pilgrims are Current on Meningococcal Vaccination | Advisory | Jun 3, 2024 | 
            
              
  | Update Regarding Measles in Philadelphia | Advisory | May 22, 2024 | 
            
              
  | Preventing Heat-related Illness during Excessive Summer Heat | Advisory | May 14, 2024 | 
            
              
  | In Philadelphia, medetomidine, a potent non-opioid veterinary sedative, has been detected in the illicit drug supply. | Alert | May 13, 2024 | 
            
              
  | Increase in Pertussis Cases | Advisory | May 1, 2024 | 
            
              
  | Increase in Invasive Meningococcal Disease (IMD) Cases in the United States | Advisory | Apr 23, 2024 | 
            
              
  | Protecting Patients from Utility Disconnections | Advisory | Apr 10, 2024 | 
            
              
  | Increase in Global and Domestic Measles Cases and Outbreaks | Advisory | Apr 1, 2024 | 
            
              
  | Novel Synthetic Opioids with Wide-Ranging Potency Detected in Philadelphia | Alert | Mar 14, 2024 | 
            
              
  | CDC's Updated Respiratory Virus Guidance and Additional Doses of COVID-19 Vaccine for Those Aged 65+ | Advisory | Mar 13, 2024 | 
            
              
  | Increase in Mpox Cases in Philadelphia | Advisory | Mar 12, 2024 | 
            
              
  | Ritonavir-boosted nirmatrelvir (Paxlovid) for Non-hospitalized Adults | Advisory | Mar 7, 2024 | 
            
              
  | Infection Prevention and Control for Podiatric Care in all Healthcare Settings | Advisory | Mar 5, 2024 | 
            
              
  | Hepatitis A Increases among At-Risk Persons in Philadelphia: Recommendations for Prevention and Control through Vaccination | Alert | Feb 20, 2024 | 
            
              
  | Respiratory Viruses Circulating at High Levels in Philadelphia | Advisory | Jan 9, 2024 | 
            
              
  | Measles Infection Control, Testing, and Vaccination Guidance | Advisory | Jan 9, 2024 | 
            
              
  | Measles - Exposures and Recommendations for Healthcare Workers | Advisory | Jan 2, 2024 | 
            
          
            
              | 2023 | 
            
            
            
              
  | Urgent CDC Recommendations on Immunizations and Therapeutics Given Increased Respiratory Disease Activity | Advisory | Dec 27, 2023 | 
            
              
  | Increase in Shigella Cases in Philadelphia | Advisory | Dec 11, 2023 | 
            
              
  | Mpox Caused by Human-to-Human Transmission of Monkeypox Virus with Geographic Spread in the Democratic Republic of the Congo | Advisory | Dec 8, 2023 | 
            
              
  | Update Regarding RSV Immunizations | Advisory | Nov 15, 2023 | 
            
              
  | Increase in Shigella Cases in Philadelphia | Advisory | Nov 8, 2023 | 
            
              
  | Update regarding Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) | Advisory | Oct 10, 2023 | 
            
              
  | First Symptomatic West Nile Virus Cases Identified for the 2023 Season | Advisory | Sep 18, 2023 | 
            
              
  | Bivalent mRNA Vaccines No Longer Authorized; Updated Schedule | Advisory | Sep 18, 2023 | 
            
              
  | Severe Vibrio vulnificus Infections in the United States associated with Warning Coastal Waters | Advisory | Sep 8, 2023 | 
            
              
  | Considerations for Patients with Suspected Malaria Following Identification of Locally Acquired Infections in the United States | Advisory | Aug 28, 2023 | 
            
              
  | Patients at risk of benzodiazepine withdrawal in Philadelphia and surrounding counties | Advisory | Aug 18, 2023 | 
            
              
  | Guidance for Clinicians on Human Infections with Variant Influenza Viruses | Alert | Aug 15, 2023 | 
            
              
  | Testing and Reporting Requirements for West Nile Virus and Other Arboviruses | Advisory | Jul 21, 2023 | 
            
              
  | Prior Authorization (PA) Removal for Medicaid Preferred Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Medications in Pennsylvania | Update | Jul 17, 2023 | 
            
              
  | Buprenorphine prescribing: Elimination of the X-Waiver and Telehealth | Update | Jun 26, 2023 | 
            
              
  | Hepatitis A in Philadelphia: Updates on Recent Increases and the National Frozen Strawberry Recall | Alert | Jun 26, 2023 | 
            
              
  | Testing for Influenza in Persons with Severe Respiratory Illness | Advisory | Jun 23, 2023 | 
            
              
  | Ongoing COVID-19 Surveillance and Reporting in Philadelphia | Advisory | Jun 12, 2023 | 
            
              
  | Important Updates on Outbreak of Fungal Meningitis in U.S. Patients Who Underwent Surgical Procedures under Epidural Anesthesia in Matamoros, Mexico | Update | Jun 1, 2023 | 
            
              
  | Tickborne Diseases in Philadelphia: Recognition, Reporting, and Prevention | Advisory | May 31, 2023 | 
            
              
  | Recommendations for Use of Bicillin L-A to Treat Congenital Syphilis | Advisory | May 24, 2023 | 
            
              
  | Preventing Heat-related Illness during Excessive Summer Heat | Advisory | May 22, 2023 | 
            
              
  | Outbreak of Suspected Fungal Meningitis in U.S. Patients who Underwent Surgical Procedures under Epidural Anesthesia in Matamoros, Mexico | Advisory | May 18, 2023 | 
            
              
  | Update Regarding Potential Risk for New Mpox Cases | Advisory | May 17, 2023 | 
            
              
  | Updates to COVID-19 Vaccination and Masking Requirements for Healthcare Workers | Advisory | May 10, 2023 | 
            
              
  | Monovalent mRNA Vaccines No Longer Authorized | Advisory | May 4, 2023 | 
            
              
  | Marburg Virus Disease Outbreaks in Equatorial Guinea and Tanzania | Advisory | Apr 14, 2023 | 
            
              
  | Update: Outbreak and Containment of Candida auris in PA Healthcare Facilities | Advisory | Mar 31, 2023 | 
            
              
  | Hepatitis A Increases among At-Risk Persons in Philadelphia | Alert | Mar 28, 2023 | 
            
              
  | Increase in Extensively Drug-Resistant Shigellosis in the United States | Alert | Mar 6, 2023 | 
            
              
  | Outbreak of Extensively Drug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa Associated with Artificial Tears | Advisory | Feb 1, 2023 | 
            
              
  | Gonorrhea with Decreased Susceptibility | Advisory | Jan 23, 2023 | 
            
              
  | Increase in Invasive Group A Streptococcal (iGAS) Infections | Advisory | Jan 4, 2023 | 
            
          
            
              | 2022 | 
            
            
            
              
  | Nitazene analogs, a novel class of synthetic opioids more potent than fentanyl, detected in Philadelphia | Alert | Dec 21, 2022 | 
            
              
  | Measles Outbreak and Identification | Update | Dec 19, 2022 | 
            
              
  | Interim Guidance for Clinicians to Prioritize Antiviral Treatment of Influenza in the Setting of Reduced Availability of Oseltamivir | Advisory | Dec 15, 2022 | 
            
              
  | Xylazine (tranq) exposure among people who use substances in Philadelphia | Update | Dec 8, 2022 | 
            
              
  | Acute Flaccid Myelitis: Recognition, Testing, and Reporting Requirements | Advisory | Dec 5, 2022 | 
            
              
  | Information about Self-Managed Abortion | Advisory | Dec 2, 2022 | 
            
              
  | Potency Reduction of Current Therapeutics against Circulating Variants | Advisory | Dec 1, 2022 | 
            
              
  | Update on Managing Monkeypox in Patients Receiving Therapeutics | Update | Nov 21, 2022 | 
            
              
  | Update on Ebola Virus Disease Outbreak in Central Uganda | Update | Nov 10, 2022 | 
            
              
  | Increase in Congenital Syphilis Cases | Update | Nov 9, 2022 | 
            
              
  | Increased Need for Outpatient Pediatric Sick Appointments | Advisory | Nov 9, 2022 | 
            
              
  | Monkeypox Updates: Testing, Treatment, and Vaccine Updates | Update | Nov 4, 2022 | 
            
              
  | Use of Palivizumab to Prevent Hospitalization from Severe RSV Infection During 2022-23 Season | Update | Nov 1, 2022 | 
            
              
  | 2022-23 Respiratory Virus Season Underway: Surveillance Updates and Reminders for Reporting and Prevention | Advisory | Oct 28, 2022 | 
            
              
  | Ritonavir-boosted nirmatrelvir (Paxlovid) for Non-hospitalized Adults | Update | Oct 26, 2022 | 
            
              
  | Update on Blood Lead Level Testing in Children in Philadelphia | Advisory | Oct 17, 2022 | 
            
              
  | Ebola Virus Disease Outbreak in Uganda | Advisory | Oct 11, 2022 | 
            
              
  | Updates to Vaccination and Masking Requirements for Healthcare Workers | Advisory | Oct 5, 2022 | 
            
              
  | Severe Manifestations of Monkeypox among People who are Immunocompromised Due to HIV or Other Conditions | Advisory | Oct 4, 2022 | 
            
              
  | Medical Certifications to Prevent Residential Utility Service Shutoffs | Advisory | Sep 23, 2022 | 
            
              
  | Information About Emergency Contraception | Advisory | Sep 23, 2022 | 
            
              
  | Jynneos Eligibility Update | Update | Sep 1, 2022 | 
            
              
  | Monovalent (Original Formulation) mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines No Longer Authorized for Boosters | Advisory | Aug 31, 2022 | 
            
              
  | Requirements Prior to Obtaining an Abortion in Pennsylvania | Advisory | Aug 29, 2022 | 
            
              
  | First Neuroinvasive West Nile Virus Cases Identified for the 2022 Season | Advisory | Aug 29, 2022 | 
            
              
  | Tecovirimat Treatment for Monkeypox | Update | Aug 22, 2022 | 
            
              
  | Monkeypox Vaccination Update: Intradermal Injection Recommended | Advisory | Aug 18, 2022 | 
            
              
  | Update: Outbreak and Containment of Candida auris in PA Healthcare Facilities | Update | Aug 8, 2022 | 
            
              
  | Monkeypox Vaccination Strategy and Prioritization of First Doses | Advisory | Aug 4, 2022 | 
            
              
  | Pain Management Recommendations for Monkeypox | Update | Aug 2, 2022 | 
            
              
  | Tecovirimat Treatment for Monkeypox | Update | Jul 27, 2022 | 
            
              
  | Universal Recommendations for Hepatitis B Vaccination | Advisory | Jul 21, 2022 | 
            
              
  | Recent Reports of Human Parechovirus (PeV) in the United States - 2022 | Advisory | Jul 15, 2022 | 
            
              
  | Using Medical Certifications to Prevent Residential Water Service Shutoffs | Advisory | Jul 11, 2022 | 
            
              
  | Update on Clinical Presentation and Epidemiology on Monkeypox in Philadelphia | Update | Jul 8, 2022 | 
            
              
  | Ukrainian Refugees Arriving to the Philadelphia Region | Advisory | Jul 6, 2022 | 
            
              
  | COVID-19 mRNA Vaccines Authorized for Children 6 months and older | Advisory | Jun 28, 2022 | 
            
              
  | Tickborne Diseases in Philadelphia: Recognition, Reporting, and Prevention | Advisory | Jun 24, 2022 | 
            
              
  | Preventing Heat-related Illness during Excessive Summer Heat | Advisory | Jun 14, 2022 | 
            
              
  | Testing and Reporting Requirements for West Nile Virus and Other Arboviruses | Advisory | Jun 9, 2022 | 
            
              
  | Exposure Risk Assessment and Clinical Manifestation of Monkeypox | Advisory | Jun 8, 2022 | 
            
              
  | Increase in New HIV Diagnoses among People who Inject Drugs | Advisory | Jun 7, 2022 | 
            
              
  | Amended Up-to-date COVID-19 Vaccine Status Definition | Advisory | Jun 6, 2022 | 
            
              
  | COVID-19 Rebound After Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavir (Paxlovid) Treatment | Advisory | May 26, 2022 | 
            
              
  | Monkeypox Virus Infection in the United States and Other Non-Endemic Countries | Advisory | May 25, 2022 | 
            
              
  | COVID-19 Pfizer-BioNTech Single Booster for Children between 5-11 years | Advisory | May 23, 2022 | 
            
              
  | COVID-19 Therapeutics: Oral Antivirals - Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavir & Molnupiravir | Advisory | May 11, 2022 | 
            
              
  | Exemptions, Testing, and Recordkeeping for SNF and Healthcare Workers When Masking is Strongly Recommended | Advisory | May 5, 2022 | 
            
              
  | Recommendations for Adenovirus Testing and Reporting of Children with Acute Hepatitis of Unknown Etiology | Advisory | Apr 26, 2022 | 
            
              
  | COVID-19 Test Result Data Reporting Requirement Update | Advisory | Apr 21, 2022 | 
            
              
  | COVID-19 Therapeutics: Monoclonal Antibodies Update | Advisory | Apr 14, 2022 | 
            
              
  | Exemptions, Testing, and Recordkeeping for LTCF and Healthcare Workers in All Clear Levels | Advisory | Apr 5, 2022 | 
            
              
  | Second mRNA Booster Dose for COVID-19 | Advisory | Apr 5, 2022 | 
            
              
  | Risks of Xylazine Use and Withdrawal in People Who Use Drugs in Philadelphia | Alert | Mar 16, 2022 | 
            
              
  | Updated COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance | Advisory | Feb 16, 2022 | 
            
              
  | Prescribing Oral Antivirals for COVID-19 | Advisory | Jan 24, 2022 | 
            
              
  | Updated Guidance - Pfizer and Moderna Vaccines | Advisory | Jan 11, 2022 | 
            
          
            
              | 2021 | 
            
            
            
              
  | Monoclonal Antibody Efficacy against the Omicron Variant | Advisory | Dec 23, 2021 | 
            
              
  | Updated Guidance about the Johnson & Johnson Vaccine | Advisory | Dec 20, 2021 | 
            
              
  | Updated Guidance about COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shots | Advisory | Dec 13, 2021 | 
            
              
  | Updated Guidance about COVID-19 and Influenza Vaccines | Advisory | Dec 7, 2021 | 
            
              
  | Updated Guidance about COVID-19 Booster Shots | Advisory | Nov 22, 2021 | 
            
              
  | COVID-19 Vaccine Updates: Pediatric Immunization for Children Ages 5-11 | Advisory | Nov 5, 2021 | 
            
              
  | Updated Guidance about COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shots | Advisory | Oct 25, 2021 | 
            
              
  | CDC Update - Multistate Outbreak of Melioidosis and Recall of Aromatherapy Room Spray | Update | Oct 22, 2021 | 
            
              
  | Additional mRNA COVID-19 Vaccination for Immunocompromised Individuals | Advisory | Oct 19, 2021 | 
            
              
  | Updated Guidance Regarding the COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate for Healthcare Workers | Alert | Oct 14, 2021 | 
            
              
  | Guidance about COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shots | Advisory | Sep 28, 2021 | 
            
              
  | First Confirmed Symptomatic West Nile Virus Case in Philadelphia for 2021 Season | Advisory | Aug 27, 2021 | 
            
              
  | Guidance Regarding the COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate for Healthcare Workers | Alert | Aug 25, 2021 | 
            
              
  | Increase in Cases of Non-Respiratory Burkholderia cepacia complex in Pennsylvania | Update | Aug 20, 2021 | 
            
              
  | Hepatitis A Increases among At-Risk Persons in Philadelphia: Recommendations for Prevention and Control through Vaccination | Alert | Aug 6, 2021 | 
            
              
  | Update: Increase in Cases of Non-Respiratory Burkholderia cepacia complex in Pennsylvania | Advisory | Aug 6, 2021 | 
            
              
  | Update: Outbreak and Containment of Candida auris in PA Healthcare Facilities | Advisory | Aug 3, 2021 | 
            
              
  | Increase in Cases of Burkholderia cepacia in Pennsylvania | Alert | Jul 29, 2021 | 
            
              
  | Guillain-Barre Syndrome after Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccination | Advisory | Jul 14, 2021 | 
            
              
  | Update on Myocarditis and Pericarditis after mRNA COVID-19 Vaccination | Advisory | Jul 12, 2021 | 
            
              
  | Rising Rates of Syphilis Among Women | Advisory | Jul 7, 2021 | 
            
              
  | Testing and Reporting Requirements for West Nile Virus and Other Arboviruses | Advisory | Jul 1, 2021 | 
            
              
  | Tickborne Diseases: Recognition, Reporting, and Prevention | Advisory | Jun 9, 2021 | 
            
              
  | New Outbreak and Containment of Candida Auris in PA Healthcare Facilities | Alert | May 28, 2021 | 
            
              
  | Reports of Myocarditis and Pericarditis after mRNA COVID-19 Vaccination | Advisory | May 28, 2021 | 
            
              
  | COVID-19 Vaccine Updates: Adolescent Immunization, Coadministration, and History of MIS-C/A | Advisory | May 21, 2021 | 
            
              
  | Preventing Heat-related Illness during Excessive Summer Heat | Advisory | May 18, 2021 | 
            
              
  | SARS-CoV-2 Variants and Sequencing Requests | Advisory | May 12, 2021 | 
            
              
  | Treatment for Patients with COVID-19 with Monoclonal Antibodies | Advisory | May 3, 2021 | 
            
              
  | Post-Vaccine Screening Mammography Recommendations | Notification | Apr 28, 2021 | 
            
              
  | Joint CDC and FDA Statement on Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine | Alert | Apr 13, 2021 | 
            
              
  | Closure of Suboxone Practices in Philadelphia | Alert | Feb 28, 2021 | 
            
              
  | Salmonella Typhimurium Infections Associated with Small Pet Turtles | Advisory | Feb 27, 2021 | 
            
              
  | Update to CDC STD Treatment Guidelines | Notification | Jan 4, 2021 | 
            
          
            
              | 2020 | 
            
            
            
              
  | Guidance on Testing for COVID-19 | Advisory | Nov 14, 2020 | 
            
              
  | Guidance in Determining Close Contacts of Persons with COVID-19 | Advisory | Oct 30, 2020 | 
            
              
  | Fentanyl Overdoses associated with Counterfeit Pharmaceutical Pills | Alert | Sep 23, 2020 | 
            
              
  | COVID-19 Rapid Point-of-Care Diagnostic Testing Considerations | Advisory | Sep 21, 2020 | 
            
              
  | First Confirmed Symptomatic West Nile Virus Case in Philadelphia for 2020 Season | Advisory | Sep 4, 2020 | 
            
              
  | Criteria to Discontinue Isolation or Quarantine for Persons Exposed to or with Confirmed/Suspected COVID-19 | Update | Aug 31, 2020 | 
            
              
  | New Outbreak and Containment of Candida auris in PA Healthcare Facilities | Alert | Aug 18, 2020 | 
            
              
  | COVID-19 Updates and Guidance on Duration of Isolation | Advisory | Jul 28, 2020 | 
            
              
  | Testing and Reporting Requirements for West Nile Virus and Other Arboviruses | Advisory | Jul 23, 2020 | 
            
              
  | Emergency Department Reporting Requirement – Drug-Related Visits | Advisory | Jul 6, 2020 | 
            
              
  | Tickborne Diseases in Philadelphia: Recognition, Reporting, and Prevention | Advisory | Jul 2, 2020 | 
            
              
  | COVID-19 Updates: Risk Assessment and Testing Recommendations to Support Safe Reopening | Advisory | Jun 10, 2020 | 
            
              
  | Preventing Heat-related Illness during Excessive Summer Heat and COVID-19 | Advisory | Jun 2, 2020 | 
            
              
  | COVID-19 Update: Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) | Advisory | May 29, 2020 | 
            
              
  | COVID-19 Updates: Specimens for SARS-CoV-2 Diagnostic Testing | Alert | May 12, 2020 | 
            
              
  | COVID-19 Updates: Guidance for Diagnostic Testing | Advisory | May 4, 2020 | 
            
              
  | Recommendations on Duration of Isolation or Quarantine for COVID-19 | Advisory | Apr 23, 2020 | 
            
              
  | COVID-19 Updates: Guidance for the Use of Serologic Assays  and Rapid Diagnostic Tests | Advisory | Apr 17, 2020 | 
            
              
  | COVID-19: Referrals for Isolation and Quarantine (I & Q) | Advisory | Apr 13, 2020 | 
            
              
  | Update on Local Epidemiology of COVID-19 | Advisory | Apr 9, 2020 | 
            
              
  | COVID-19: Universal Masking for Long-term Care Facility Staff | Advisory | Mar 28, 2020 | 
            
              
  | COVID-19: Status Update and Guidance for Healthcare Personnel Isolation and Quarantine to Minimize Staff Shortages | Alert | Mar 26, 2020 | 
            
              
  | COVID-19: Guidance for Conservation of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) | Advisory | Mar 21, 2020 | 
            
              
  | COVID-19: Status Update and Guidance on Isolation and Quarantine | Advisory | Mar 19, 2020 | 
            
              
  | Updated Interim Guidance for Evaluating and Reporting Persons Under Investigation for  Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) | Alert | Mar 15, 2020 | 
            
              
  | Updated Interim Guidance for Evaluating and Reporting Persons Under Investigation for  Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) | Alert | Mar 12, 2020 | 
            
              
  | First Presumptive Positive COVID-19 Cases in  Pennsylvania | Alert | Mar 6, 2020 | 
            
              
  | Updated Interim Guidance for Evaluating and Reporting Persons Under Investigation for  Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) | Alert | Mar 5, 2020 | 
            
              
  | Updated Interim Guidance for Evaluating and Reporting Persons Under Investigation for  Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) | Alert | Feb 28, 2020 | 
            
              
  | Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV Prevention: Updated Guidance and Clinical Resources | Update | Feb 27, 2020 | 
            
              
  | Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19): Updated Guidance for Preventing and Managing Exposures in  Healthcare Settings | Alert | Feb 14, 2020 | 
            
              
  | Outbreak of Respiratory Illness Caused by a Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV): Updated Guidance | Alert | Feb 7, 2020 | 
            
              
  | Outbreak of Respiratory Illness Caused by a Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV): Updated Guidance | Alert | Feb 1, 2020 | 
            
              
  | Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Collection and Shipping Guidance | Advisory | Jan 25, 2020 | 
            
              
  | Outbreak of Respiratory Illness Caused by a Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV)  Originating in Wuhan, China | Alert | Jan 24, 2020 | 
            
              
  | Update and Interim Guidance on Outbreak of 2019 Novel Coronavirus  (2019-nCoV) in Wuhan, China | Update | Jan 18, 2020 | 
            
              
  | Elevated Influenza Activity: Influenza B/Victoria and A(H1N1)pdm09 Viruses are the Predominant Viruses | Advisory | Jan 10, 2020 | 
            
              
  | Public Health Emergency Update: Hepatitis A Outbreak among At-Risk People in Philadelphia | Alert | Jan 9, 2020 | 
            
          
            
              | 2019 | 
            
            
            
              
  | 2019–2020 Respiratory Virus Season Underway: Surveillance Updates and Reminders  for Reporting and Prevention | Advisory | Dec 20, 2019 | 
            
              
  | Acute Hepatitis B Increases in Philadelphia | Advisory | Dec 13, 2019 | 
            
              
  | Army vs. Navy Football Game – Saturday, December 14, 2019 Emergency Preparedness Recommendations | Notification | Dec 11, 2019 | 
            
              
  | Salmonella Infections Associated with Healthcare Facilities in Southeastern  Pennsylvania | Alert | Dec 6, 2019 | 
            
              
  | Mumps at a University in Philadelphia: Diagnosis and Prevention Guidance | Alert | Nov 22, 2019 | 
            
              
  | Cluster of Pertussis at a Philadelphia School | Alert | Nov 21, 2019 | 
            
              
  | E-Cigarette/Vaping Associated Lung Injury (EVALI) Update:  Reporting Guidelines and CDC Guidance | Advisory | Oct 21, 2019 | 
            
              
  | Public Health Emergency Update: Hepatitis A Outbreak among At-risk People in Philadelphia | Alert | Oct 18, 2019 | 
            
              
  | HIV Outbreak Among People Who Inject Drugs (PWID) | Advisory | Oct 16, 2019 | 
            
              
  | Possible Exposure to Measles at Philadelphia International Airport | Advisory | Oct 11, 2019 | 
            
              
  | Severe Pulmonary Disease Associated with Using E-Cigarette and Vaping  Products: Reporting Guidelines | Advisory | Sep 23, 2019 | 
            
              
  | Increase in Congenital Syphilis Cases – Recommendations for Screening | Advisory | Sep 9, 2019 | 
            
              
  | Cluster of Shiga-toxin E. coli in Philadelphia | Alert | Sep 5, 2019 | 
            
              
  | Severe Pulmonary Disease Associated with Using E-Cigarette  Products | Advisory | Aug 30, 2019 | 
            
              
  | Importation of Infectious Diseases:  Public Health Recommendations to Manage the Returning Traveler | Notification | Aug 21, 2019 | 
            
              
  | Public Health Emergency: Hepatitis A Outbreak among At-Risk People in Philadelphia | Alert | Aug 8, 2019 | 
            
              
  | Lead Level Screenings in Young Children Are Now Mandatory | Notification | Aug 6, 2019 | 
            
              
  | Rapid Increases in Hepatitis A among People Who Use Drugs in Philadelphia:  Expanding Efforts to Provide Hepatitis A Vaccination to At-Risk Persons | Alert | Jul 19, 2019 | 
            
              
  | West Nile Virus and Other Arbovirus Testing and Reporting Requirements | Advisory | Jul 10, 2019 | 
            
              
  | Hepatitis A Outbreak Declared in Pennsylvania / Ongoing Increases in Philadelphia:  Recommendations for Prevention and Control through Vaccination | Alert | May 31, 2019 | 
            
              
  | Preventing Heat-related Illness during Excessive Summer Heat | Advisory | May 28, 2019 | 
            
              
  | Tickborne Diseases in Philadelphia: Recognition, Reporting, and Prevention | Advisory | May 22, 2019 | 
            
              
  | Measles Outbreaks and Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR) Vaccination | Alert | May 9, 2019 | 
            
              
  | Guidance for Clinicians on Measles Diagnosis, Testing and Reporting | Advisory | May 3, 2019 | 
            
              
  | Potential for Measles Importations Following Passover and Easter Travel | Alert | Apr 22, 2019 | 
            
              
  | Hepatitis A, Ongoing Increases in Philadelphia:  Recommendations for Diagnosis, Control, and Prevention | Alert | Apr 11, 2019 | 
            
              
  | Preparing Patients with Asthma and Allergies for Spring Pollen Season | Advisory | Apr 5, 2019 | 
            
              
  | Update: Mumps Outbreak at a University in Philadelphia | Alert | Mar 25, 2019 | 
            
              
  | Importation of Infectious Diseases and Current Outbreaks: Public Health Recommendations to Manage Travelers | Advisory | Mar 19, 2019 | 
            
              
  | Mumps Outbreak at a University in Philadelphia | Alert | Mar 1, 2019 | 
            
              
  | Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Reporting Requirement in Philadelphia | Notification | Feb 26, 2019 | 
            
              
  | Influenza Activity is Elevated in Philadelphia:  Clinical Reminders for the 2018–2019 Season | Advisory | Feb 4, 2019 | 
            
              
  | Third Case of Rifampin/Penicillin-Resistant Strain of RB51  Brucella from Consuming Raw Milk | Advisory | Jan 25, 2019 | 
            
          
            
              | 2018 | 
            
            
            
              
  | 2018–2019 Respiratory Virus Season Underway: Surveillance Updates and  Reminders for Reporting and Prevention | Advisory | Dec 24, 2018 | 
            
              
  | Army vs. Navy Football Game – Saturday, December 8, 2018 Emergency Preparedness Recommendations | Notification | Dec 3, 2018 | 
            
              
  | Hepatitis A Outbreak in Pennsylvania: Increase Vaccination of High Risk Patients  to Prevent and Control Transmission in Philadelphia | Alert | Nov 29, 2018 | 
            
              
  | Recommendation to Implement Routine Fentanyl Testing in Hospital Emergency Departments | Notification | Oct 30, 2018 | 
            
              
  | Prevention of Congenital Syphilis in Philadelphia | Advisory | Oct 29, 2018 | 
            
              
  | Increases in Emergency Department Visits Due to Synthetic Cannabinoids (K2) | Advisory | Oct 11, 2018 | 
            
              
  | Increase in New HIV Diagnoses among People who Inject Drugs | Advisory | Oct 4, 2018 | 
            
              
  | Acute Flaccid Myelitis: Clinical Reminders and Reporting Requirements | Advisory | Oct 3, 2018 | 
            
              
  | World Rabies Day Clinical Reminders: Indications for Human Rabies Testing and  Management of Animal Exposures in Philadelphia | Notification | Oct 1, 2018 | 
            
              
  | Evaluation of Returning Travelers for Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) | Advisory | Sep 6, 2018 | 
            
              
  | First Confirmed Symptomatic West Nile Virus Cases in Philadelphia for 2018 Season | Advisory | Aug 13, 2018 | 
            
              
  | Preventing Heat-Related Illness During Excessive Hot Summer Weather | Advisory | Jul 20, 2018 | 
            
              
  | Testing and Reporting Requirements for West Nile Virus and Other Arboviruses | Advisory | Jul 5, 2018 | 
            
              
  | Seasonal Increase in Legionnaires’ Disease | Advisory | Jul 2, 2018 | 
            
              
  | Public Health Preparedness Recommendations  For Wawa Welcome America Festival | Notification | Jun 28, 2018 | 
            
              
  | Fentanyl Overdose Events Associated with Smoking Crack Cocaine | Advisory | Jun 26, 2018 | 
            
              
  | Preventing Heat-related Illness during Excessive Summer Heat | Advisory | Jun 20, 2018 | 
            
              
  | Hepatitis A Increases in Philadelphia: Considerations for Diagnosis, Control, and Prevention | Alert | Jun 12, 2018 | 
            
              
  | Coagulopathy Associated with Synthetic Cannabinoids,  National Outbreak | Advisory | Jun 1, 2018 | 
            
              
  | Tickborne Diseases in Philadelphia: Recognition, Reporting, and Prevention | Advisory | May 31, 2018 | 
            
              
  | Preparing Patients with Asthma and Allergies for Spring Pollen Season | Advisory | Apr 25, 2018 | 
            
              
  | New Drug-Resistant Organism Reporting Requirements in Philadelphia | Advisory | Apr 25, 2018 | 
            
              
  | National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is April 28, 2018 | Notification | Apr 16, 2018 | 
            
              
  | Importation of Infectious Diseases:  Public Health Recommendations to Manage the Returning Traveler | Notification | Apr 9, 2018 | 
            
              
  | Increase in E. coli O157:H7 Infections in  Pennsylvania | Advisory | Apr 6, 2018 | 
            
              
  | Burkholderia cepacia complex Infections  Associated with Use of Medline Remedy Essentials No-Rinse Foam | Advisory | Mar 30, 2018 | 
            
              
  | Influenza Transmission High in Philadelphia: Public Health Recommendations to Limit Transmission | Advisory | Feb 1, 2018 | 
            
              
  | Increasing Influenza Activity in Philadelphia: Clinical Reminders for the 2017–2018 Season | Advisory | Jan 12, 2018 | 
            
              
  | Zika Virus Evaluation and Testing: Changes to Recommendations for  Pregnant Women and Infants in 2018 | Advisory | Jan 2, 2018 | 
            
          
            
              | 2017 | 
            
            
            
              
  | 2017–2018 Respiratory Virus Season Underway: Surveillance Updates and  Reminders for Reporting and Prevention | Advisory | Dec 5, 2017 | 
            
              
  | Army vs. Navy Football Game – Saturday, December 9, 2017 Emergency Preparedness Recommendations | Notification | Dec 4, 2017 | 
            
              
  | Arrival of People Displaced by Recent Hurricanes into Philadelphia  and Potential for Importation of Communicable Diseases | Advisory | Nov 1, 2017 | 
            
              
  | Hepatitis A: National Increases and Reminders to Vaccinate High Risk Patients,  Perform Confirmatory Testing, and Report Cases to Public Health Authorities | Advisory | Oct 12, 2017 | 
            
              
  | Increase in Legionnaires’ Disease in Northeast Philadelphia | Alert | Sep 7, 2017 | 
            
              
  | Perinatal Hepatitis B Reporting Updates and Prevention-Related Reminders | Notification | Aug 23, 2017 | 
            
              
  | Increased Identification of Rabid Cats in Philadelphia: Reminders for Animal  Exposure Reporting and Administration of Rabies Post-Exposure Prophylaxis | Advisory | Jul 28, 2017 | 
            
              
  | Expanded Hepatitis C Treatment Access for Medicaid Patients Took Effect July 1 | Notification | Jul 17, 2017 | 
            
              
  | Locally-Acquired and Travel-Related Arboviral Infections: Testing and Reporting  Requirements for West Nile and Other Arboviruses | Advisory | Jul 12, 2017 | 
            
              
  | Carfentanil Detected in Suspected Drug Overdose Deaths in Philadelphia | Alert | Jul 11, 2017 | 
            
              
  | Public Health Preparedness Recommendations For Wawa Welcome America Festival | Notification | Jun 29, 2017 | 
            
              
  | LGBTQ Health and Disease Prevention Recommendations  During Pride in Philadelphia | Advisory | Jun 15, 2017 | 
            
              
  | Preparing Patients with Asthma and Allergies for Spring Pollen Season | Advisory | Apr 4, 2017 | 
            
              
  | Opt-Out HIV Testing | Advisory | Feb 7, 2017 | 
            
              
  | Increasing Influenza A Incidence | Advisory | Jan 6, 2017 | 
            
          
            
              | 2016 | 
            
            
            
              
  | Increases in Suspected Overdoses in Philadelphia | Update | Dec 12, 2016 | 
            
              
  | Opioid and Benzodiazepines Prescribing Guidelines | Update | Dec 2, 2016 | 
            
              
  | Overdose Outbreak in Philadelphia | Alert | Nov 18, 2016 | 
            
              
  | Pennsylvania’s Hepatitis C Screening Act (Act 87 of 2016) Takes Effect | Notification | Sep 19, 2016 | 
            
              
  | Acute Flaccid Myelitis: Clinical Reminder and Reporting Requirements | Advisory | Sep 9, 2016 | 
            
              
  | Sharp Increases in Overdoses Involving Fentanyl | Advisory | Aug 19, 2016 | 
            
              
  | Zika Virus Update: Epidemiology, Laboratory Testing, and Reporting | Advisory | Aug 11, 2016 | 
            
              
  | Locally-Acquired and Travel-Related Arboviral Infections: Testing and Reporting Requirements for West Nile and Other Arboviruses | Advisory | Jul 28, 2016 | 
            
              
  | Public Health Preparedness Recommendations For The Democratic National Convention | Notification | Jul 20, 2016 | 
            
              
  | Increase in Shigellosis Infections in Philadelphia | Advisory | Jul 5, 2016 | 
            
              
  | Public Health Preparedness Recommendations For July Special Events: Wawa Welcome America Festival and Democratic National Convention | Notification | Jun 27, 2016 | 
            
              
  | Tickborne Diseases in Philadelphia: Resources for the 2016 Season | Advisory | Jun 2, 2016 | 
            
              
  | May is National Hepatitis Awareness Month | Notification | May 10, 2016 | 
            
              
  | Zika Virus Update: Guidance on the Prevention of Sexual Transmission, Congenital Infections, and Local  Transmission in Philadelphia | Advisory | Apr 29, 2016 | 
            
              
  | Surge in Seasonal Influenza Activity | Update | Mar 10, 2016 | 
            
              
  | Travel-Related Zika Virus Infections: Clinical and Testing Guidance | Advisory | Feb 8, 2016 | 
            
              
  | End of Ebola Outbreak in West Africa & Revised Ebola Screening Guidelines | Advisory | Jan 4, 2016 | 
            
          
            
              | 2015 | 
            
            
            
              
  | Army vs. Navy Football Game - Emergency Preparedness Recommendations | Notification | Dec 9, 2015 | 
            
              
  | Ocular Syphilis | Advisory | Nov 16, 2015 | 
            
              
  | Respiratory Virus Surveillance Update and Reporting Requirements | Advisory | Nov 2, 2015 | 
            
              
  | Identification and Reporting of Diseases and Conditions during the Papal Visit | Advisory | Sep 21, 2015 | 
            
              
  | World Meeting of Families and Papal Visit –  Public Health Preparedness Recommendations | Notification | Sep 16, 2015 | 
            
              
  | Acute Flaccid Myelitis: Identification, Testing, and Reporting Guidelines | Advisory | Sep 3, 2015 | 
            
              
  | Legionnaires Disease Trends & Clinical Management | Advisory | Aug 12, 2015 | 
            
              
  | Locally-Acquired and Travel-Related Arboviral Infections: Testing and Reporting  Requirements for West Nile, Chikungunya, Dengue, and Other Arboviruses | Advisory | Jul 20, 2015 | 
            
              
  | Fourth of July Special Events – Public Health Preparedness Recommendations | Notification | Jul 1, 2015 | 
            
              
  | End of Ebola Outbreak in Liberia and Modified Screening Recommendations | Advisory | Jun 23, 2015 | 
            
              
  | Updated CDC Treatment Guidelines for Sexually Transmitted Diseases | Notification | Jun 10, 2015 | 
            
              
  | Increase in Asthma-Related Emergency Department Visits  Associated with Rising Tree Pollen Concentrations | Advisory | May 8, 2015 | 
            
              
  | Ciprofloxacin-resistance in Shigella isolates in Philadelphia | Advisory | Apr 7, 2015 | 
            
              
  | Surge in Late Season Influenza Activity | Update | Mar 10, 2015 | 
            
              
  | Influenza Activity Update | Update | Feb 2, 2015 | 
            
              
  | Expanded Naloxone Access in Pennsylvania | Notification | Jan 26, 2015 | 
            
              
  | Tuberculosis PPD Solution Shortage | Update | Jan 16, 2015 | 
            
              
  | Activities to Improve Testing for Perinatal Hepatitis C | Advisory | Jan 5, 2015 | 
            
          
            
              | 2014 | 
            
            
            
              
  | Influenza and Respiratory Virus Surveillance and Treatment | Advisory | Dec 9, 2014 | 
            
              
  | Ebola Cases Identified in Mali | Advisory | Nov 21, 2014 | 
            
              
  | Pneumococcal Vaccines – Updated Recommendations | Notification | Nov 5, 2014 | 
            
              
  | Screening Patients for Suspected Ebola in Outpatient Healthcare Settings in Philadelphia | Advisory | Oct 22, 2014 | 
            
              
  | Imported Ebola Infection in US | Advisory | Oct 3, 2014 | 
            
              
  | Syphilis on Rise in Young Women | Advisory | Sep 23, 2014 | 
            
              
  | Enterovirus D68 Activity In Philadelphia and CDC Confirmatory Testing | Advisory | Sep 19, 2014 | 
            
              
  | Enterovirus and Local Implications | Advisory | Sep 10, 2014 | 
            
              
  | Advice for Colleges and Universities regarding Ebola in Persons Returning from Endemic Areas | Notification | Sep 2, 2014 | 
            
              
  | New Communicable Disease Reporting Requirements in Philadelphia | Notification | Aug 14, 2014 | 
            
              
  | Enterovirus D68 and Local Implications | Advisory | Aug 10, 2014 | 
            
              
  | First Symptomatic West Nile Virus Case in Philadelphia Confirmed for the 2014  Season – Support Surveillance by Testing and Reporting | Advisory | Aug 8, 2014 | 
            
              
  | Locally-Acquired and Travel-Related Arboviral Infections: Testing and Reporting Requirements for West Nile, Chikungunya, and Dengue Viruses | Advisory | Jul 16, 2014 | 
            
              
  | Importance of Chlamydia Screening in Young Women | Notification | Jul 9, 2014 | 
            
              
  | Fourth of July Special Events: Public Health Preparedness Recommendations | Notification | Jun 27, 2014 | 
            
              
  | Overdoses from Tainted Opioids Recommendations for Management | Advisory | Jan 28, 2014 | 
            
              
  | Increase in Infectious Syphilis Occurring Exclusively Among Men, 2012 | Notification | Jan 15, 2014 | 
            
              
  | UV-Induced Photokeratitis Following Exposure to  Defective Metal Halide Bulb | Advisory | Jan 2, 2014 | 
            
          
            
              | 2013 | 
            
            
            
              
  | Army vs. Navy Football Game: Emergency Preparedness Recommendations | Notification | Dec 13, 2013 | 
            
              
  | Influenza Season Reporting Requirements and Testing and Treatment Guidance | Advisory | Nov 12, 2013 | 
            
              
  | Respiratory Virus Activity & Evaluation of Severe Acute Respiratory Illness | Advisory | Oct 23, 2013 | 
            
              
  | Acute Hepatitis and Liver Failure Following the Use of a Dietary Supplement: PDPH Reporting Requirements | Advisory | Oct 16, 2013 | 
            
              
  | Babesiosis and Tickborne Rickettsial Infections in Philadelphia:  Healthcare Provider Recognition and Case Reporting | Advisory | Aug 19, 2013 | 
            
              
  | West Nile Virus Testing and Reporting Requirements for the 2013 Season | Advisory | Aug 2, 2013 | 
            
              
  | Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV): Guidelines for Surveillance, Diagnosis, and Infection Prevention | Advisory | Jul 29, 2013 | 
            
              
  | Fourth of July Special Events: Public Health Preparedness Recommendations | Notification | Jul 1, 2013 | 
            
              
  | Enhanced Surveillance for Viral Hepatitis Beginning in Philadelphia | Advisory | May 6, 2013 | 
            
              
  | Nationwide Shortage of Tuberculin Skin Test Antigens:  PDPH Recommendations for Patient Care and Public Health Practice | Advisory | Apr 23, 2013 | 
            
              
  | Influenza Activity Waning in Philadelphia and  Recommendations for Testing Suspect Avian Influenza A (H7N9) Cases | Advisory | Apr 11, 2013 | 
            
              
  | New Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae Warrant Action by Healthcare Providers | Advisory | Apr 8, 2013 | 
            
              
  | Doxycycline Shortage | Notification | Feb 20, 2013 | 
            
              
  | National Shortage of Isoniazid (INH) | Advisory | Jan 28, 2013 | 
            
              
  | Influenza Testing & Treatment Recommendations | Advisory | Jan 10, 2013 | 
            
              
  | Norovirus Transmission Occurring in Philadelphia | Advisory | Jan 8, 2013 | 
            
          
            
              | 2012 | 
            
            
            
              
  | Army vs. Navy Football Game: Emergency Preparedness Recommendations | Notification | Dec 6, 2012 | 
            
              
  | Influenza transmission has begun locally | Advisory | Dec 5, 2012 | 
            
              
  | Respiratory Virus Surveillance Summary – Local RSV Activity Increasing | Advisory | Nov 20, 2012 | 
            
              
  | Respiratory Virus Surveillance Summary and 2012-2013 Season Reporting Requirements | Advisory | Oct 15, 2012 | 
            
              
  | Meningococcal Vaccine Recommendations for Men Who Have Sex with Men | Advisory | Oct 10, 2012 | 
            
              
  | Human Rabies Vaccine Supply Shortage and Rabies Prophylaxis Recommendations | Advisory | Sep 10, 2012 | 
            
              
  | Update to CDC Hepatitis C Screening Recommendations | Advisory | Sep 7, 2012 | 
            
              
  | Update to CDC STD Treatment Guidelines | Advisory | Aug 20, 2012 | 
            
              
  | Clinical Management and Testing Recommendations for Influenza A H3N2 Variant | Advisory | Aug 15, 2012 | 
            
              
  | Increased Pertussis Activity | Update | Jul 2, 2012 | 
            
              
  | Fourth of July Special Events: Public Health Preparedness Recommendations | Notification | Jun 29, 2012 | 
            
              
  | West Nile Virus Testing and Reporting Requirements for the 2012 Season | Advisory | Jun 28, 2012 | 
            
              
  | Gonorrhea Treatment Verification | Notification | Jun 18, 2012 | 
            
              
  | Confirmed Case of Measles in a Philadelphia Resident | Alert | May 25, 2012 | 
            
              
  | CDC Hepatitis Awareness Month and Testing Day | Notification | May 15, 2012 | 
            
              
  | Respiratory Virus Surveillance Summary: Minimal RSV Activity, Influenza Circulating | Advisory | Apr 5, 2012 | 
            
              
  | Recommendations for Diagnosis and Control of Pertussis | Advisory | Jan 19, 2012 | 
            
              
  | Norovirus Transmission Occurring in Philadelphia | Advisory | Jan 12, 2012 | 
            
              
  | Increase in Shigellosis Among Men who have Sex with Men (MSM) | Advisory | Jan 3, 2012 | 
            
          
            
              | 2011 | 
            
            
            
              
  | Eye Irritation Following Cheerleader Event | Advisory | Dec 5, 2011 | 
            
              
  | Respiratory Virus Surveillance Summary - RSV Circulating Broadly | Advisory | Nov 22, 2011 | 
            
              
  | Respiratory Virus Surveillance Summary and Reporting Requirements for 2011-2012 Season | Advisory | Oct 18, 2011 | 
            
              
  | West Nile Virus Activity in Philadelphia and Reporting Requirements | Advisory | Jul 21, 2011 | 
            
              
  | Revised Treatment Guidelines for Uncomplicated Gonorrhea | Advisory | Jul 19, 2011 | 
            
              
  | CDC Infection Prevention Guide for Outpatient Settings | Notification | Jul 18, 2011 | 
            
              
  | Fourth of July Special Events and Public Health Preparedness Recommendations | Notification | Jun 29, 2011 | 
            
              
  | Heat-Related Morbidity and Mortality in Philadelphia | Advisory | Jun 8, 2011 | 
            
              
  | CDC-HAN: Notice to Health Care Providers - Shiga Toxin-producing E. Coli O104 Infections in U.S. Travelers Returning from Germany | Advisory | Jun 3, 2011 | 
            
              
  | Public Advised to Avoid Taking Potassium Iodide (KI) | Advisory | Mar 17, 2011 | 
            
              
  | Influenza Surveillance Update and Treatment and Testing Recommendations | Advisory | Mar 1, 2011 | 
            
              
  | Revised Treatment Guidelines for Uncomplicated Gonorrhea Cases | Advisory | Jan 24, 2011 | 
            
              
  | Influenza activity widespread in Philadelphia | Advisory | Jan 20, 2011 | 
            
          
            
              | 2010 | 
            
            
            
              
  | Influenza Transmission Has Begun Locally | Advisory | Dec 16, 2010 | 
            
              
  | Revised Tuberculosis Report Form | Advisory | Dec 10, 2010 | 
            
              
  | Army vs. Navy Football Game: Emergency Preparedness Recommendations | Advisory | Dec 9, 2010 | 
            
              
  | Mumps Outbreak in a Tradition-Observant Jewish Boarding School in Philadelphia | Advisory | Nov 8, 2010 | 
            
              
  | Respiratory Virus Surveillance | Advisory | Oct 13, 2010 | 
            
              
  | West Nile Virus Encephalitis Identified in a Philadelphia Resident | Advisory | Aug 24, 2010 | 
            
              
  | CDC- HAN: Seasonal Influenza A (H3N2) Virus Infections | Advisory | Aug 5, 2010 | 
            
              
  | Increase in Gonorrhea | Advisory | Aug 2, 2010 | 
            
              
  | West Nile Virus Activity in Philadelphia and Clinical Review | Advisory | Jul 15, 2010 | 
            
              
  | Extreme Heat Advisory | Alert | Jul 7, 2010 | 
            
              
  | Fourth of July Special Events - Public Health Preparedness Recommendations | Notification | Jun 28, 2010 | 
            
              
  | Proposed Updated Guidance:  Prevention Strategies for Seasonal Influenza in Healthcare Settings | Notification | Jun 24, 2010 | 
            
              
  | CDC-HAN: Healthcare Professionals Warned Not To Use Certain Intravenous Metronidazole,  Ondansetron, and Ciprofloxacin Due To Potential Contamination | Advisory | Jun 1, 2010 | 
            
              
  | Influenza and Respiratory Virus Surveillance Update | Update | Mar 26, 2010 | 
            
              
  | Immediate Temporary Suspension of Rotarix®  (GSK) Vaccine | Alert | Mar 22, 2010 | 
            
              
  | Unexpected Decline in Reported Tuberculosis Cases, 2009 | Notification | Mar 19, 2010 | 
            
              
  | Mumps Outbreak in Tradition Observant (Orthodox) Jewish Community | Advisory | Mar 1, 2010 | 
            
              
  | New Syphilis Screening Recommendations | Alert | Feb 24, 2010 | 
            
              
  | Norovirus Circulating in Philadelphia | Advisory | Jan 27, 2010 | 
            
              
  | 2009-2010 Influenza Update and H1N1 Vaccine Expansion Recommendations in Philadelphia | Advisory | Jan 9, 2010 | 
            
              
  | Controlling the Spread of Norovirus in an Institutional Setting –  Recommendations from the Philadelphia Department of Public Health | Notification | Jan 6, 2010 | 
            
          
            
              | 2009 | 
            
            
            
              
  | MedImmune Monovalent 2009 (H1N1) Influenza Nasal Spray Vaccine:  Shortened Shelf Life of Certain Lots | Advisory | Dec 23, 2009 | 
            
              
  | Non-Safety-Related Voluntary Recall:  Certain Lots of sanofi pasteur H1N1 Pre-Filled Syringes (0.25 mL, for 6-35 month olds) | Advisory | Dec 16, 2009 | 
            
              
  | Army vs. Navy Football Game: Saturday December 12, 2009  Emergency Preparedness Recommendations | Advisory | Dec 11, 2009 | 
            
              
  | Local Transmission of Influenza A H1N1 Has Peaked; RSV Incidence is Rising | Update | Nov 19, 2009 | 
            
              
  | CSL’s H1N1 2009 Vaccine Now Approved for Children 6 months of age and older | Advisory | Nov 18, 2009 | 
            
              
  | Influenza Testing Recommendations | Advisory | Nov 2, 2009 | 
            
              
  | Increased Local Transmission of Influenza A (H1N1) | Update | Oct 22, 2009 | 
            
              
  | Updated Recommendations for the Use of Antiviral Medications for Treatment and  Chemoprophylaxis for the 2009-2010 Influenza Season | Advisory | Oct 21, 2009 | 
            
              
  | CDC Comments on Media Reports that Seasonal Flu Vaccine  Predisposes Recipients to H1N1 Influenza | Notification | Oct 13, 2009 | 
            
              
  | Respiratory Virus Surveillance Report: Rhinovirus Activity Elevated | Advisory | Oct 9, 2009 | 
            
              
  | Pandemic H1N1 Vaccine Update | Update | Sep 28, 2009 | 
            
              
  | Influenza Activity Surveillance Summary and Public Health Reporting Recommendations | Advisory | Sep 24, 2009 | 
            
              
  | Philadelphia’s H1N1 Vaccine Program | Advisory | Sep 3, 2009 | 
            
              
  | CDC Letter: Shortage of Erythromycin (0.5%) Ophthalmic Ointment | Alert | Sep 2, 2009 | 
            
              
  | Human Rabies Vaccine Supply and Rabies Post-Exposure Prophylaxis Recommendations | Advisory | Aug 31, 2009 | 
            
              
  | West Nile Virus Activity in Philadelphia and Clinical Review | Advisory | Aug 14, 2009 | 
            
              
  | Respiratory Virus Surveillance Report: Novel influenza A (H1N1) activity has declined significantly in Philadelphia | Update | Jul 24, 2009 | 
            
              
  | Clinicians Advised to Halt Use of Propofol from Tainted Lots | Advisory | Jul 13, 2009 | 
            
              
  | Recent Increase in Legionnaire’s Disease – Philadelphia | Advisory | Jul 9, 2009 | 
            
              
  | Novel Influenza A (H1N1) Activity in Philadelphia | Update | Jul 3, 2009 | 
            
              
  | Fourth of July Special Events - Public Health Preparedness Recommendations | Notification | Jun 30, 2009 | 
            
              
  | Current Guidance for Diagnosis and Management of Novel H1N1 (Swine) Influenza A  for Primary Care Practices and Community-based Providers | Update | Jun 18, 2009 | 
            
              
  | Increase in Local Transmission of H1N1 Influenza A (Swine Origin) and  Updated Recommendations for Patient Testing and Reporting | Update | Jun 12, 2009 | 
            
              
  | H1N1 Influenza A (Swine Origin) - Local Update | Update | Jun 5, 2009 | 
            
              
  | Syphilis On The Rise In Young Women | Notification | May 26, 2009 | 
            
              
  | H1N1 Influenza A (Swine Origin) – Local Update and  Guidance for Case Recognition and Management | Update | May 19, 2009 | 
            
              
  | H1N1 (Swine) Influenza in the Philadelphia Metropolitan Area | Update | May 6, 2009 | 
            
              
  | Updated Recommendations for Swine-Origin Influenza Virus Testing | Advisory | May 1, 2009 | 
            
              
  | Swine Influenza A (H1N1) - Update and  Recommendations for Use of Antiviral Medications | Update | Apr 30, 2009 | 
            
              
  | Swine Influenza A (H1N1) – Philadelphia and National Update | Update | Apr 29, 2009 | 
            
              
  | Swine Flu: Public Health Reporting and Case Management Recommendations | Alert | Apr 27, 2009 | 
            
              
  | Swine Flu: Public Health Update and Recommendations for Screening | Alert | Apr 26, 2009 | 
            
              
  | Confirmed Measles Outbreaks in SW Pennsylvania and Maryland | Advisory | Apr 16, 2009 | 
            
              
  | Respiratory Virus Surveillance Report: Influenza A activity has peaked; Influenza B now predominates | Update | Mar 31, 2009 | 
            
              
  | Fatal Case of Meningitis due to Haemophilus influenzae type b in Philadelphia | Advisory | Mar 13, 2009 | 
            
              
  | Confirmed Case of Measles in University Student, Philadelphia | Alert | Feb 20, 2009 | 
            
              
  | Cluster of Meningococcal Infections among College  Students Attending Fraternity Parties | Advisory | Feb 13, 2009 | 
            
              
  | Respiratory Virus Surveillance Report: Influenza season has begun; RSV still prevalent | Update | Jan 30, 2009 | 
            
              
  | Increase in Invasive Haemophilus influenzae type b Infections reported | Advisory | Jan 28, 2009 | 
            
          
            
              | 2008 | 
            
            
            
              
  | Norovirus Circulating in Philadelphia | Advisory | Dec 22, 2008 | 
            
              
  | Increase in Community-wide Transmission of Shigella in Philadelphia | Advisory | Dec 11, 2008 | 
            
              
  | Army vs. Navy Football Game Emergency Preparedness Recommendations | Advisory | Dec 6, 2008 | 
            
              
  | Increase in Congenital Syphilis | Alert | Dec 2, 2008 | 
            
              
  | Respiratory Virus Surveillance Report: Respiratory Syncytial Viruses Circulating in Philadelphia Area | Update | Nov 25, 2008 | 
            
              
  | Human Rabies Vaccine Supply: Update for Healthcare Providers | Update | Nov 21, 2008 | 
            
              
  | Outbreak of Salmonella typhimurium Infections Associated  with Exposure to Pet Turtles | Advisory | Oct 20, 2008 | 
            
              
  | Campylobacteria from Raw Milk | Advisory | Sep 12, 2008 | 
            
              
  | Human Rabies Vaccine Supply Shortage: Information for Healthcare Providers | Update | Sep 6, 2008 | 
            
              
  | West Nile Virus Activity in Philadelphia and Clinical Review | Advisory | Aug 22, 2008 | 
            
              
  | Rabid Kitten Confirmed in Northeast Philadelphia in the Settings of a Rabies Vaccine Shortage | Advisory | Aug 21, 2008 | 
            
              
  | Shigella Transmission Among Children in Childcare and Other Settings | Advisory | Jul 10, 2008 | 
            
              
  | July Special Events - Public Health Preparedness Recommendations | Notification | Jul 2, 2008 | 
            
              
  | Probable Case of Measles in Infant in Philadelphia | Alert | Jun 7, 2008 | 
            
              
  | Pertussis in a Philadelphia Elementary School and Increased Community Transmission | Advisory | May 5, 2008 | 
            
              
  | Philadelphia Department of Public Health  Public Health Forum:  Emerging Issues in Public Health Preparedness | Notification | Apr 30, 2008 | 
            
              
  | Measles: Travel Recommendations and Prevention Reminders | Notification | Apr 21, 2008 | 
            
              
  | Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Awareness Month | Notification | Apr 14, 2008 | 
            
              
  | CDC Advisory: Measles Outbreaks in the US | Advisory | Apr 3, 2008 | 
            
              
  | AIDS Activities Coordinating Office Request for Proposals | Notification | Mar 26, 2008 | 
            
              
  | Prevention and Control of MRSA Infections in Schools and Childcare Settings | Update | Mar 17, 2008 | 
            
              
  | Respiratory Virus Surveillance Report | Update | Feb 21, 2008 | 
            
              
  | Recommendations for Diagnosis and Control of Pertussis | Notification | Jan 31, 2008 | 
            
              
  | Respiratory Virus Surveillance Report | Update | Jan 18, 2008 | 
            
          
            
              | 2007 | 
            
            
            
              
  | Respiratory Virus Surveillance Report | Update | Dec 7, 2007 | 
            
              
  | Guidelines for Prevention and Control of Influenza  in Long-Term Care (LTC) Facilities | Notification | Nov 29, 2007 | 
            
              
  | Outbreak of Shigella in a Religious Community in Northeast Philadelphia | Advisory | Nov 29, 2007 | 
            
              
  | Respiratory Virus Surveillance Report | Update | Oct 29, 2007 | 
            
              
  | Guidelines for the Management of Community Associated  Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA) Infections  in School-aged Children | Advisory | Oct 28, 2007 | 
            
              
  | Salmonella Outbreak Associated with Church Function  in Philadelphia | Alert | Sep 24, 2007 | 
            
              
  | PA-HAN: Possible Childhood Seizures Related to Exposure to Cyfluthrin in New Jersey (PA-HAN Message) | Advisory | Sep 21, 2007 | 
            
              
  | Cryptosporidium Cases Associated with Recreational Water Exposure | Advisory | Aug 21, 2007 | 
            
              
  | Rabies 2007: Surveillance and  Animal Bite Management | Update | Aug 10, 2007 | 
            
              
  | July 4th “Welcome America” Special Events Emergency Preparedness Recommendations | Advisory | Jun 28, 2007 | 
            
              
  | Syphilis in Women | Notification | Jun 20, 2007 | 
            
              
  | Domestic Arbovirus Diseases | Update | Jun 18, 2007 | 
            
              
  | Multi-Drug Resistant Tuberculosis (MDR-TB) | Notification | Jun 11, 2007 | 
            
              
  | Respiratory Virus Surveillance Report | Update | May 14, 2007 | 
            
              
  | Investigation of Febrile Illnesses Following Invasive Procedures | Alert | May 11, 2007 | 
            
              
  | Dengue Fever Among Travelers | Notification | Apr 20, 2007 | 
            
              
  | CDC Changes Recommendations for Gonorrhea Treatment | Advisory | Apr 12, 2007 | 
            
              
  | Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Tennessee | Advisory | Feb 17, 2007 | 
            
              
  | Respiratory Virus Surveillance Report | Update | Feb 15, 2007 | 
            
              
  | Increase In Norovirus Transmission In Philadelphia | Advisory | Jan 31, 2007 | 
            
              
  | Respiratory Virus Surveillance Report | Update | Jan 18, 2007 | 
            
              
  | Clenbuterol Suspected Contamination of Heroin in Philadelphia | Advisory | Jan 17, 2007 | 
            
          
            
              | 2006 | 
            
            
            
              
  | Multi-state Outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 Infections Associated With Taco Bell Restaurants | Alert | Dec 7, 2006 | 
            
              
  | Army vs. Navy Football Game - Saturday Dec. 2, 2006  Emergency Preparedness Recommendations | Advisory | Nov 30, 2006 | 
            
              
  | Guidelines for Prevention and Control of Influenza  in Long-Term Care (LTC) Facilities | Notification | Nov 6, 2006 | 
            
              
  | First Influenza Case Confirmed in Philadelphia | Advisory | Oct 30, 2006 | 
            
              
  | Human West Nile Virus Case Confirmed in Philadelphia | Advisory | Oct 23, 2006 | 
            
              
  | Respiratory Syncytial Virus Circulating in Philadelphia Area | Advisory | Sep 25, 2006 | 
            
              
  | Philadelphia Medical Reserve Corps Volunteer Seminar  to be held on September 16, 2006 | Notification | Sep 8, 2006 | 
            
              
  | Tularemia in an Area Resident | Advisory | Aug 22, 2006 | 
            
              
  | Updated CDC Treatment Guidelines for Sexually Transmitted Diseases | Notification | Aug 18, 2006 | 
            
              
  | Severe Heat Advisory | Advisory | Aug 1, 2006 | 
            
              
  | Medical Evaluation of Lebanese Evacuees | Advisory | Jul 28, 2006 | 
            
              
  | Joint Commission Establishes Infection Control Standard to Address Influenza Vaccines for Staff | Advisory | Jul 18, 2006 | 
            
              
  | Increase in Cases of Hand Foot and Mouth Disease | Advisory | Jun 29, 2006 | 
            
              
  | July 4th “Welcome America” Special Events  Emergency Preparedness Recommendations | Advisory | Jun 27, 2006 | 
            
              
  | West Nile Virus Update 2006 | Notification | Jun 20, 2006 | 
            
              
  | Syphilis: Don’t Miss It! | Advisory | Jun 11, 2006 | 
            
              
  | Meningococcal Conjugate Vaccine (MCV4, MENACTRATM) Shortage | Advisory | May 30, 2006 | 
            
              
  | Typhoid Fever in a Food-handler on a Cruise Ship | Advisory | May 19, 2006 | 
            
              
  | Increase In Gastrointestinal Illness In Philadelphia | Advisory | Mar 10, 2006 | 
            
              
  | School-Based Varicella (chickenpox) Outbreaks | Advisory | Mar 6, 2006 | 
            
              
  | GIV, Recommendations for the use of hepatitis A vaccine, MMRV vaccine  update, Prevnar packaging, VFC Eligibility for Hurricane Evacuees | Advisory | Feb 8, 2006 | 
            
              
  | URGENT NATIONWIDE RECALL of Vapotherm® 2000i Respiratory Gas  Humidification Devices | Advisory | Jan 30, 2006 | 
            
              
  | Pre-book Flu Vaccine Now for the 2006-2007 Season | Notification | Jan 24, 2006 | 
            
              
  | CDC Recommends against the use of Amantadine and Rimandatine for the Treatment of Influenza in the United States during the 2005-06 Influenza Season | Update | Jan 17, 2006 |