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2022
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No Health Alerts Found
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| Preventing Heat-related Illness during Excessive Summer Heat |
Advisory
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Jun 14, 2022 |
| Testing and Reporting Requirements for West Nile Virus and Other Arboviruses |
Advisory
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Jun 9, 2022 |
| Exposure Risk Assessment and Clinical Manifestation of Monkeypox |
Advisory
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Jun 8, 2022 |
| Increase in New HIV Diagnoses among People who Inject Drugs |
Advisory
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Jun 7, 2022 |
| Amended Up-to-date COVID-19 Vaccine Status Definition |
Advisory
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Jun 6, 2022 |
| COVID-19 Rebound After Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavir (Paxlovid) Treatment |
Advisory
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May 26, 2022 |
| Monkeypox Virus Infection in the United States and Other Non-Endemic Countries |
Advisory
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May 25, 2022 |
| COVID-19 Pfizer-BioNTech Single Booster for Children between 5-11 years |
Advisory
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May 23, 2022 |
| COVID-19 Therapeutics: Oral Antivirals - Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavir & Molnupiravir |
Advisory
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May 11, 2022 |
| Exemptions, Testing, and Recordkeeping for SNF and Healthcare Workers When Masking is Strongly Recommended |
Advisory
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May 5, 2022 |
| Recommendations for Adenovirus Testing and Reporting of Children with Acute Hepatitis of Unknown Etiology |
Advisory
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Apr 26, 2022 |
| COVID-19 Test Result Data Reporting Requirement Update |
Advisory
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Apr 21, 2022 |
| COVID-19 Therapeutics: Monoclonal Antibodies Update |
Advisory
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Apr 14, 2022 |
| Second mRNA Booster Dose for COVID-19 |
Advisory
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Apr 5, 2022 |
| Exemptions, Testing, and Recordkeeping for LTCF and Healthcare Workers in All Clear Levels |
Advisory
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Apr 5, 2022 |
| Risks of Xylazine Use and Withdrawal in People Who Use Drugs in Philadelphia |
Alert
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Mar 16, 2022 |
| Updated COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance |
Advisory
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Feb 16, 2022 |
| Prescribing Oral Antivirals for COVID-19 |
Advisory
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Jan 24, 2022 |
| Updated Guidance - Pfizer and Moderna Vaccines |
Advisory
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Jan 11, 2022 |
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2021
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| Monoclonal Antibody Efficacy against the Omicron Variant |
Advisory
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Dec 23, 2021 |
| Updated Guidance about the Johnson & Johnson Vaccine |
Advisory
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Dec 20, 2021 |
| Updated Guidance about COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shots |
Advisory
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Dec 13, 2021 |
| Updated Guidance about COVID-19 and Influenza Vaccines |
Advisory
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Dec 7, 2021 |
| Updated Guidance about COVID-19 Booster Shots |
Advisory
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Nov 22, 2021 |
| COVID-19 Vaccine Updates: Pediatric Immunization for Children Ages 5-11 |
Advisory
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Nov 5, 2021 |
| Updated Guidance about COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shots |
Advisory
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Oct 25, 2021 |
| CDC Update - Multistate Outbreak of Melioidosis and Recall of Aromatherapy Room Spray |
Update
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Oct 22, 2021 |
| Additional mRNA COVID-19 Vaccination for Immunocompromised Individuals |
Advisory
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Oct 19, 2021 |
| Updated Guidance Regarding the COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate for Healthcare Workers |
Alert
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Oct 14, 2021 |
| Guidance about COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shots |
Advisory
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Sep 28, 2021 |
| First Confirmed Symptomatic West Nile Virus Case in Philadelphia for 2021 Season |
Advisory
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Aug 27, 2021 |
| Guidance Regarding the COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate for Healthcare Workers |
Alert
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Aug 25, 2021 |
| Increase in Cases of Non-Respiratory Burkholderia cepacia complex in Pennsylvania |
Update
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Aug 20, 2021 |
| Update: Increase in Cases of Non-Respiratory Burkholderia cepacia complex in Pennsylvania |
Advisory
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Aug 6, 2021 |
| Hepatitis A Increases among At-Risk Persons in Philadelphia: Recommendations for Prevention and Control through Vaccination |
Alert
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Aug 6, 2021 |
| Update: Outbreak and Containment of Candida auris in PA Healthcare Facilities |
Advisory
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Aug 3, 2021 |
| Increase in Cases of Burkholderia cepacia in Pennsylvania |
Alert
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Jul 29, 2021 |
| Guillain-Barre Syndrome after Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccination |
Advisory
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Jul 14, 2021 |
| Update on Myocarditis and Pericarditis after mRNA COVID-19 Vaccination |
Advisory
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Jul 12, 2021 |
| Rising Rates of Syphilis Among Women |
Advisory
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Jul 7, 2021 |
| Testing and Reporting Requirements for West Nile Virus and Other Arboviruses |
Advisory
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Jul 1, 2021 |
| Tickborne Diseases: Recognition, Reporting, and Prevention |
Advisory
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Jun 9, 2021 |
| New Outbreak and Containment of Candida Auris in PA Healthcare Facilities |
Alert
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May 28, 2021 |
| Reports of Myocarditis and Pericarditis after mRNA COVID-19 Vaccination |
Advisory
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May 28, 2021 |
| COVID-19 Vaccine Updates: Adolescent Immunization, Coadministration, and History of MIS-C/A |
Advisory
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May 21, 2021 |
| Preventing Heat-related Illness during Excessive Summer Heat |
Advisory
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May 18, 2021 |
| SARS-CoV-2 Variants and Sequencing Requests |
Advisory
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May 12, 2021 |
| Treatment for Patients with COVID-19 with Monoclonal Antibodies |
Advisory
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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
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Feb 27, 2021 |
| Update to CDC STD Treatment Guidelines |
Notification
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Jan 4, 2021 |
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2020
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| Guidance on Testing for COVID-19 |
Advisory
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Nov 14, 2020 |
| Guidance in Determining Close Contacts of Persons with COVID-19 |
Advisory
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Oct 30, 2020 |
| Fentanyl Overdoses associated with Counterfeit Pharmaceutical Pills |
Alert
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Sep 23, 2020 |
| COVID-19 Rapid Point-of-Care Diagnostic Testing Considerations |
Advisory
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Sep 21, 2020 |
| First Confirmed Symptomatic West Nile Virus Case in Philadelphia for 2020 Season |
Advisory
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Sep 4, 2020 |
| Criteria to Discontinue Isolation or Quarantine for Persons Exposed to or with Confirmed/Suspected COVID-19 |
Update
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Aug 31, 2020 |
| New Outbreak and Containment of Candida auris in PA Healthcare Facilities |
Alert
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Aug 18, 2020 |
| COVID-19 Updates and Guidance on Duration of Isolation |
Advisory
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Jul 28, 2020 |
| Testing and Reporting Requirements for West Nile Virus and Other Arboviruses |
Advisory
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Jul 23, 2020 |
| Emergency Department Reporting Requirement – Drug-Related Visits |
Advisory
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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
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Jun 10, 2020 |
| Preventing Heat-related Illness during Excessive Summer Heat and COVID-19 |
Advisory
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Jun 2, 2020 |
| COVID-19 Update: Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) |
Advisory
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May 29, 2020 |
| COVID-19 Updates: Specimens for SARS-CoV-2 Diagnostic Testing |
Alert
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May 12, 2020 |
| COVID-19 Updates: Guidance for Diagnostic Testing |
Advisory
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May 4, 2020 |
| Recommendations on Duration of Isolation or Quarantine for COVID-19 |
Advisory
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Apr 23, 2020 |
| COVID-19 Updates: Guidance for the Use of Serologic Assays and Rapid Diagnostic Tests |
Advisory
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Apr 17, 2020 |
| COVID-19: Referrals for Isolation and Quarantine (I & Q) |
Advisory
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Apr 13, 2020 |
| Update on Local Epidemiology of COVID-19 |
Advisory
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Apr 9, 2020 |
| COVID-19: Universal Masking for Long-term Care Facility Staff |
Advisory
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Mar 28, 2020 |
| COVID-19: Status Update and Guidance for Healthcare Personnel Isolation and Quarantine to Minimize Staff Shortages |
Alert
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Mar 26, 2020 |
| COVID-19: Guidance for Conservation of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) |
Advisory
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Mar 21, 2020 |
| COVID-19: Status Update and Guidance on Isolation and Quarantine |
Advisory
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Mar 19, 2020 |
| Updated Interim Guidance for Evaluating and Reporting Persons Under Investigation for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) |
Alert
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Mar 15, 2020 |
| Updated Interim Guidance for Evaluating and Reporting Persons Under Investigation for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) |
Alert
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Mar 12, 2020 |
| First Presumptive Positive COVID-19 Cases in Pennsylvania |
Alert
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Mar 6, 2020 |
| Updated Interim Guidance for Evaluating and Reporting Persons Under Investigation for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) |
Alert
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Mar 5, 2020 |
| Updated Interim Guidance for Evaluating and Reporting Persons Under Investigation for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) |
Alert
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Feb 28, 2020 |
| Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV Prevention: Updated Guidance and Clinical Resources |
Update
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Feb 27, 2020 |
| Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19): Updated Guidance for Preventing and Managing Exposures in Healthcare Settings |
Alert
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Feb 14, 2020 |
| Outbreak of Respiratory Illness Caused by a Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV): Updated Guidance |
Alert
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Feb 7, 2020 |
| Outbreak of Respiratory Illness Caused by a Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV): Updated Guidance |
Alert
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Feb 1, 2020 |
| Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Collection and Shipping Guidance |
Advisory
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Jan 25, 2020 |
| Outbreak of Respiratory Illness Caused by a Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Originating in Wuhan, China |
Alert
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Jan 24, 2020 |
| Update and Interim Guidance on Outbreak of 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in Wuhan, China |
Update
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Jan 18, 2020 |
| Elevated Influenza Activity: Influenza B/Victoria and A(H1N1)pdm09 Viruses are the Predominant Viruses |
Advisory
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Jan 10, 2020 |
| Public Health Emergency Update: Hepatitis A Outbreak among At-Risk People in Philadelphia |
Alert
|
Jan 9, 2020 |
|
2019
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| 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
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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
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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
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Aug 30, 2019 |
| Importation of Infectious Diseases: Public Health Recommendations to Manage the Returning Traveler |
Notification
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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
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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
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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 |
| New Drug-Resistant Organism Reporting Requirements in Philadelphia |
Advisory
|
Apr 25, 2018 |
| Preparing Patients with Asthma and Allergies for Spring Pollen Season |
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
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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 |
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2011
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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 |