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2025
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No Health Alerts Found
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Responding to overdose and withdrawal involving medetomidine
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Update
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Jun 10, 2025 |
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Tickborne Diseases in Philadelphia: Recognition, Reporting, and Prevention
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Advisory
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Jun 10, 2025 |
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FIFA Club World Cup 2025 - Public Health Preparedness Recommendations
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Advisory
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Jun 9, 2025 |
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Preventing Heat-Related Illness during Extreme Summer Heat
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Advisory
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May 27, 2025 |
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Healthcare Worker COVID-19 Vaccine Update
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Notification
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May 15, 2025 |
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Spring Travel Updates and Recommendations
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Advisory
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Apr 4, 2025 |
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Protecting Patients from Utility Interruptions
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Advisory
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Apr 1, 2025 |
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Increase in Domestic Measles Cases
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Advisory
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Mar 6, 2025 |
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Updates Related to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (H5N1)
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Advisory
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Mar 3, 2025 |
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Ebola Outbreak Caused by Sudan virus in Uganda
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Advisory
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Feb 7, 2025 |
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2024
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Influenza H5N1 Update
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Update
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Dec 20, 2024 |
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Hospitals and Behavioral Health Providers Are Reporting Severe and Worsening Presentations of Withdrawal Among People Who Use Drugs (PWUD) in Philadelphia
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Alert
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Dec 11, 2024 |
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Measles in New Jersey
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Alert
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Oct 11, 2024 |
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First Marburg Virus Disease Outbreak in the Republic of Rwanda
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Advisory
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Oct 7, 2024 |
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Increased Risk of Dengue and Oropouche Virus Infections: Clinical Recognition and Management
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Advisory
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Oct 3, 2024 |
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Mpox Update
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Update
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Oct 2, 2024 |
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Hazardous Industrial Chemical Detected in Philadelphia’s Drug Supply
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Alert
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Sep 25, 2024 |
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Increased Seasonal Risk for West Nile Virus Infection: Clinical Recognition and Testing Reminders
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Advisory
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Aug 20, 2024 |
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Update Regarding Mpox Outbreak in the DRC and Neighboring Countries
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Advisory
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Aug 19, 2024 |
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Etomidate Detected in Philadelphia’s Drug Supply and Involved in Overdose Deaths
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Update
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Aug 12, 2024 |
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Bicillin Shortage Update
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Update
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Jul 22, 2024 |
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Influenza Testing in Persons with Severe Respiratory Illness
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Advisory
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Jul 11, 2024 |
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Updated Guidance from CDC on the Use of Doxycycline for Chemoprophylaxis of Bacterial STIs
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Advisory
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Jul 2, 2024 |
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Severe Illness Potentially Associated with Consuming Diamond ShruumzTM Brand Chocolate Bars, Cones, and Gummies
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Advisory
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Jun 26, 2024 |
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Update about Tuberculosis Cases in Philadelphia
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Advisory
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Jun 7, 2024 |
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Tickborne Diseases in Philadelphia: Recognition, Reporting, and Prevention
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Advisory
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Jun 6, 2024 |
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Meningococcal Disease Cases Linked to Travel to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA): Ensure Pilgrims are Current on Meningococcal Vaccination
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Advisory
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Jun 3, 2024 |
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Update Regarding Measles in Philadelphia
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Advisory
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May 22, 2024 |
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Preventing Heat-related Illness during Excessive Summer Heat
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Advisory
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May 14, 2024 |
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In Philadelphia, medetomidine, a potent non-opioid veterinary sedative, has been detected in the illicit drug supply.
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Alert
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May 13, 2024 |
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Increase in Pertussis Cases
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Advisory
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May 1, 2024 |
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Increase in Invasive Meningococcal Disease (IMD) Cases in the United States
|
Advisory
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Apr 23, 2024 |
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Protecting Patients from Utility Disconnections
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Advisory
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Apr 10, 2024 |
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Increase in Global and Domestic Measles Cases and Outbreaks
|
Advisory
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Apr 1, 2024 |
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Novel Synthetic Opioids with Wide-Ranging Potency Detected in Philadelphia
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Alert
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Mar 14, 2024 |
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CDC's Updated Respiratory Virus Guidance and Additional Doses of COVID-19 Vaccine for Those Aged 65+
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Advisory
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Mar 13, 2024 |
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Increase in Mpox Cases in Philadelphia
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Advisory
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Mar 12, 2024 |
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Ritonavir-boosted nirmatrelvir (Paxlovid) for Non-hospitalized Adults
|
Advisory
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Mar 7, 2024 |
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Infection Prevention and Control for Podiatric Care in all Healthcare Settings
|
Advisory
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Mar 5, 2024 |
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Hepatitis A Increases among At-Risk Persons in Philadelphia: Recommendations for Prevention and Control through Vaccination
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Alert
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Feb 20, 2024 |
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Measles Infection Control, Testing, and Vaccination Guidance
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Advisory
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Jan 9, 2024 |
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Respiratory Viruses Circulating at High Levels in Philadelphia
|
Advisory
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Jan 9, 2024 |
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Measles - Exposures and Recommendations for Healthcare Workers
|
Advisory
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Jan 2, 2024 |
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2023
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Urgent CDC Recommendations on Immunizations and Therapeutics Given Increased Respiratory Disease Activity
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Advisory
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Dec 27, 2023 |
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Increase in Shigella Cases in Philadelphia
|
Advisory
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Dec 11, 2023 |
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Mpox Caused by Human-to-Human Transmission of Monkeypox Virus with Geographic Spread in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
|
Advisory
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Dec 8, 2023 |
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Update Regarding RSV Immunizations
|
Advisory
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Nov 15, 2023 |
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Increase in Shigella Cases in Philadelphia
|
Advisory
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Nov 8, 2023 |
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Update regarding Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
|
Advisory
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Oct 10, 2023 |
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First Symptomatic West Nile Virus Cases Identified for the 2023 Season
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Advisory
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Sep 18, 2023 |
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Bivalent mRNA Vaccines No Longer Authorized; Updated Schedule
|
Advisory
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Sep 18, 2023 |
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Severe Vibrio vulnificus Infections in the United States associated with Warning Coastal Waters
|
Advisory
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Sep 8, 2023 |
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Considerations for Patients with Suspected Malaria Following Identification of Locally Acquired Infections in the United States
|
Advisory
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Aug 28, 2023 |
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Patients at risk of benzodiazepine withdrawal in Philadelphia and surrounding counties
|
Advisory
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Aug 18, 2023 |
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Guidance for Clinicians on Human Infections with Variant Influenza Viruses
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Alert
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Aug 15, 2023 |
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Testing and Reporting Requirements for West Nile Virus and Other Arboviruses
|
Advisory
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Jul 21, 2023 |
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Prior Authorization (PA) Removal for Medicaid Preferred Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Medications in Pennsylvania
|
Update
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Jul 17, 2023 |
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Hepatitis A in Philadelphia: Updates on Recent Increases and the National Frozen Strawberry Recall
|
Alert
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Jun 26, 2023 |
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Buprenorphine prescribing: Elimination of the X-Waiver and Telehealth
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Update
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Jun 26, 2023 |
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Testing for Influenza in Persons with Severe Respiratory Illness
|
Advisory
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Jun 23, 2023 |
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Ongoing COVID-19 Surveillance and Reporting in Philadelphia
|
Advisory
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Jun 12, 2023 |
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Important Updates on Outbreak of Fungal Meningitis in U.S. Patients Who Underwent Surgical Procedures under Epidural Anesthesia in Matamoros, Mexico
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Update
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Jun 1, 2023 |
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Tickborne Diseases in Philadelphia: Recognition, Reporting, and Prevention
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Advisory
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May 31, 2023 |
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Recommendations for Use of Bicillin L-A to Treat Congenital Syphilis
|
Advisory
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May 24, 2023 |
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Preventing Heat-related Illness during Excessive Summer Heat
|
Advisory
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May 22, 2023 |
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Outbreak of Suspected Fungal Meningitis in U.S. Patients who Underwent Surgical Procedures under Epidural Anesthesia in Matamoros, Mexico
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Advisory
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May 18, 2023 |
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Update Regarding Potential Risk for New Mpox Cases
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Advisory
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May 17, 2023 |
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Updates to COVID-19 Vaccination and Masking Requirements for Healthcare Workers
|
Advisory
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May 10, 2023 |
|
Monovalent mRNA Vaccines No Longer Authorized
|
Advisory
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May 4, 2023 |
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Marburg Virus Disease Outbreaks in Equatorial Guinea and Tanzania
|
Advisory
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Apr 14, 2023 |
|
Update: Outbreak and Containment of Candida auris in PA Healthcare Facilities
|
Advisory
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Mar 31, 2023 |
|
Hepatitis A Increases among At-Risk Persons in Philadelphia
|
Alert
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Mar 28, 2023 |
|
Increase in Extensively Drug-Resistant Shigellosis in the United States
|
Alert
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Mar 6, 2023 |
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Outbreak of Extensively Drug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa Associated with Artificial Tears
|
Advisory
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Feb 1, 2023 |
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Gonorrhea with Decreased Susceptibility
|
Advisory
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Jan 23, 2023 |
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Increase in Invasive Group A Streptococcal (iGAS) Infections
|
Advisory
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Jan 4, 2023 |
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2022
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Nitazene analogs, a novel class of synthetic opioids more potent than fentanyl, detected in Philadelphia
|
Alert
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Dec 21, 2022 |
|
Measles Outbreak and Identification
|
Update
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Dec 19, 2022 |
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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
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Dec 8, 2022 |
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Acute Flaccid Myelitis: Recognition, Testing, and Reporting Requirements
|
Advisory
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Dec 5, 2022 |
|
Information about Self-Managed Abortion
|
Advisory
|
Dec 2, 2022 |
|
Potency Reduction of Current Therapeutics against Circulating Variants
|
Advisory
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Dec 1, 2022 |
|
Update on Managing Monkeypox in Patients Receiving Therapeutics
|
Update
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Nov 21, 2022 |
|
Update on Ebola Virus Disease Outbreak in Central Uganda
|
Update
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Nov 10, 2022 |
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Increase in Congenital Syphilis Cases
|
Update
|
Nov 9, 2022 |
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Increased Need for Outpatient Pediatric Sick Appointments
|
Advisory
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Nov 9, 2022 |
|
Monkeypox Updates: Testing, Treatment, and Vaccine Updates
|
Update
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Nov 4, 2022 |
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Use of Palivizumab to Prevent Hospitalization from Severe RSV Infection During 2022-23 Season
|
Update
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Nov 1, 2022 |
|
2022-23 Respiratory Virus Season Underway: Surveillance Updates and Reminders for Reporting and Prevention
|
Advisory
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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
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Oct 5, 2022 |
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Severe Manifestations of Monkeypox among People who are Immunocompromised Due to HIV or Other Conditions
|
Advisory
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Oct 4, 2022 |
|
Information About Emergency Contraception
|
Advisory
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Sep 23, 2022 |
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Medical Certifications to Prevent Residential Utility Service Shutoffs
|
Advisory
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Sep 23, 2022 |
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Jynneos Eligibility Update
|
Update
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Sep 1, 2022 |
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Monovalent (Original Formulation) mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines No Longer Authorized for Boosters
|
Advisory
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Aug 31, 2022 |
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Requirements Prior to Obtaining an Abortion in Pennsylvania
|
Advisory
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Aug 29, 2022 |
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First Neuroinvasive West Nile Virus Cases Identified for the 2022 Season
|
Advisory
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Aug 29, 2022 |
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Tecovirimat Treatment for Monkeypox
|
Update
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Aug 22, 2022 |
|
Monkeypox Vaccination Update: Intradermal Injection Recommended
|
Advisory
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Aug 18, 2022 |
|
Update: Outbreak and Containment of Candida auris in PA Healthcare Facilities
|
Update
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Aug 8, 2022 |
|
Monkeypox Vaccination Strategy and Prioritization of First Doses
|
Advisory
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Aug 4, 2022 |
|
Pain Management Recommendations for Monkeypox
|
Update
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Aug 2, 2022 |
|
Tecovirimat Treatment for Monkeypox
|
Update
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Jul 27, 2022 |
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Universal Recommendations for Hepatitis B Vaccination
|
Advisory
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Jul 21, 2022 |
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Recent Reports of Human Parechovirus (PeV) in the United States - 2022
|
Advisory
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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
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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 |
|
Second mRNA Booster Dose for COVID-19
|
Advisory
|
Apr 5, 2022 |
|
Exemptions, Testing, and Recordkeeping for LTCF and Healthcare Workers in All Clear Levels
|
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
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|
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
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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 |
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COVID-19 Vaccine Updates: Adolescent Immunization, Coadministration, and History of MIS-C/A
|
Advisory
|
May 21, 2021 |
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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
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|
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 |
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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
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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
|
Oct 21, 2019 |
|
Public Health Emergency Update: Hepatitis A Outbreak among At-risk People in Philadelphia
|
Alert
|
Oct 18, 2019 |
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HIV Outbreak Among People Who Inject Drugs (PWID)
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Advisory
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Oct 16, 2019 |
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Possible Exposure to Measles at Philadelphia International Airport
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Advisory
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Oct 11, 2019 |
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Severe Pulmonary Disease Associated with Using E-Cigarette and Vaping Products: Reporting Guidelines
|
Advisory
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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 |
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Lead Level Screenings in Young Children Are Now Mandatory
|
Notification
|
Aug 6, 2019 |
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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
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Advisory
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Jan 25, 2019 |
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2018
|
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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
|
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
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Update
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Apr 30, 2009 |
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Swine Influenza A (H1N1) – Philadelphia and National Update
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Update
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Apr 29, 2009 |
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Swine Flu: Public Health Reporting and Case Management Recommendations
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Alert
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Apr 27, 2009 |
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Swine Flu: Public Health Update and Recommendations for Screening
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Alert
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Apr 26, 2009 |
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Confirmed Measles Outbreaks in SW Pennsylvania and Maryland
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Advisory
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Apr 16, 2009 |
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Respiratory Virus Surveillance Report: Influenza A activity has peaked; Influenza B now predominates
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Update
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Mar 31, 2009 |
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Fatal Case of Meningitis due to Haemophilus influenzae type b in Philadelphia
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Advisory
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Mar 13, 2009 |
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Confirmed Case of Measles in University Student, Philadelphia
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Alert
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Feb 20, 2009 |
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Cluster of Meningococcal Infections among College Students Attending Fraternity Parties
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Advisory
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Feb 13, 2009 |
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Respiratory Virus Surveillance Report: Influenza season has begun; RSV still prevalent
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Update
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Jan 30, 2009 |
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Increase in Invasive Haemophilus influenzae type b Infections reported
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Advisory
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Jan 28, 2009 |
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2008
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Norovirus Circulating in Philadelphia
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Advisory
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Dec 22, 2008 |
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Increase in Community-wide Transmission of Shigella in Philadelphia
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Advisory
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Dec 11, 2008 |
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Army vs. Navy Football Game Emergency Preparedness Recommendations
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Advisory
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Dec 6, 2008 |
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Increase in Congenital Syphilis
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Alert
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Dec 2, 2008 |
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Respiratory Virus Surveillance Report: Respiratory Syncytial Viruses Circulating in Philadelphia Area
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Update
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Nov 25, 2008 |
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Human Rabies Vaccine Supply: Update for Healthcare Providers
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Update
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Nov 21, 2008 |
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Outbreak of Salmonella typhimurium Infections Associated with Exposure to Pet Turtles
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Advisory
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Oct 20, 2008 |
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Campylobacteria from Raw Milk
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Advisory
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Sep 12, 2008 |
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Human Rabies Vaccine Supply Shortage: Information for Healthcare Providers
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Update
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Sep 6, 2008 |
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West Nile Virus Activity in Philadelphia and Clinical Review
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Advisory
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Aug 22, 2008 |
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Rabid Kitten Confirmed in Northeast Philadelphia in the Settings of a Rabies Vaccine Shortage
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Advisory
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Aug 21, 2008 |
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Shigella Transmission Among Children in Childcare and Other Settings
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Advisory
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Jul 10, 2008 |
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July Special Events - Public Health Preparedness Recommendations
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Notification
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Jul 2, 2008 |
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Probable Case of Measles in Infant in Philadelphia
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Alert
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Jun 7, 2008 |
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Pertussis in a Philadelphia Elementary School and Increased Community Transmission
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Advisory
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May 5, 2008 |
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Philadelphia Department of Public Health Public Health Forum: Emerging Issues in Public Health Preparedness
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Notification
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Apr 30, 2008 |
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Measles: Travel Recommendations and Prevention Reminders
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Notification
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Apr 21, 2008 |
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Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Awareness Month
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Notification
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Apr 14, 2008 |
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CDC Advisory: Measles Outbreaks in the US
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Advisory
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Apr 3, 2008 |
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AIDS Activities Coordinating Office Request for Proposals
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Notification
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Mar 26, 2008 |
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Prevention and Control of MRSA Infections in Schools and Childcare Settings
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Update
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Mar 17, 2008 |
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Respiratory Virus Surveillance Report
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Update
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Feb 21, 2008 |
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Recommendations for Diagnosis and Control of Pertussis
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Notification
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Jan 31, 2008 |
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Respiratory Virus Surveillance Report
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Update
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Jan 18, 2008 |
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2007
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Respiratory Virus Surveillance Report
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Update
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Dec 7, 2007 |
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Outbreak of Shigella in a Religious Community in Northeast Philadelphia
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Advisory
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Nov 29, 2007 |
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Guidelines for Prevention and Control of Influenza in Long-Term Care (LTC) Facilities
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Notification
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Nov 29, 2007 |
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Respiratory Virus Surveillance Report
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Update
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Oct 29, 2007 |
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Guidelines for the Management of Community Associated Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA) Infections in School-aged Children
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Advisory
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Oct 28, 2007 |
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Salmonella Outbreak Associated with Church Function in Philadelphia
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Alert
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Sep 24, 2007 |
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PA-HAN: Possible Childhood Seizures Related to Exposure to Cyfluthrin in New Jersey (PA-HAN Message)
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Advisory
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Sep 21, 2007 |
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Cryptosporidium Cases Associated with Recreational Water Exposure
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Advisory
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Aug 21, 2007 |
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Rabies 2007: Surveillance and Animal Bite Management
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Update
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Aug 10, 2007 |
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July 4th “Welcome America” Special Events Emergency Preparedness Recommendations
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Advisory
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Jun 28, 2007 |
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Syphilis in Women
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Notification
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Jun 20, 2007 |
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Domestic Arbovirus Diseases
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Update
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Jun 18, 2007 |
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Multi-Drug Resistant Tuberculosis (MDR-TB)
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Notification
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Jun 11, 2007 |
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Respiratory Virus Surveillance Report
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Update
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May 14, 2007 |
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Investigation of Febrile Illnesses Following Invasive Procedures
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Alert
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May 11, 2007 |
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Dengue Fever Among Travelers
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Notification
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Apr 20, 2007 |
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CDC Changes Recommendations for Gonorrhea Treatment
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Advisory
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Apr 12, 2007 |
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Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Tennessee
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Advisory
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Feb 17, 2007 |
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Respiratory Virus Surveillance Report
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Update
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Feb 15, 2007 |
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Increase In Norovirus Transmission In Philadelphia
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Advisory
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Jan 31, 2007 |
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Respiratory Virus Surveillance Report
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Update
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Jan 18, 2007 |
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Clenbuterol Suspected Contamination of Heroin in Philadelphia
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Advisory
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Jan 17, 2007 |
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2006
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Multi-state Outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 Infections Associated With Taco Bell Restaurants
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Alert
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Dec 7, 2006 |
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Army vs. Navy Football Game - Saturday Dec. 2, 2006 Emergency Preparedness Recommendations
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Advisory
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Nov 30, 2006 |
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Guidelines for Prevention and Control of Influenza in Long-Term Care (LTC) Facilities
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Notification
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Nov 6, 2006 |
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First Influenza Case Confirmed in Philadelphia
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Advisory
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Oct 30, 2006 |
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Human West Nile Virus Case Confirmed in Philadelphia
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Advisory
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Oct 23, 2006 |
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Respiratory Syncytial Virus Circulating in Philadelphia Area
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Advisory
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Sep 25, 2006 |
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Philadelphia Medical Reserve Corps Volunteer Seminar to be held on September 16, 2006
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Notification
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Sep 8, 2006 |
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Tularemia in an Area Resident
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Advisory
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Aug 22, 2006 |
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Updated CDC Treatment Guidelines for Sexually Transmitted Diseases
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Notification
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Aug 18, 2006 |
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Severe Heat Advisory
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Advisory
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Aug 1, 2006 |
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Medical Evaluation of Lebanese Evacuees
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Advisory
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Jul 28, 2006 |
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Joint Commission Establishes Infection Control Standard to Address Influenza Vaccines for Staff
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Advisory
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Jul 18, 2006 |
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Increase in Cases of Hand Foot and Mouth Disease
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Advisory
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Jun 29, 2006 |
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July 4th “Welcome America” Special Events Emergency Preparedness Recommendations
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Advisory
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Jun 27, 2006 |
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West Nile Virus Update 2006
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Notification
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Jun 20, 2006 |
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Syphilis: Don’t Miss It!
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Advisory
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Jun 11, 2006 |
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Meningococcal Conjugate Vaccine (MCV4, MENACTRATM) Shortage
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Advisory
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May 30, 2006 |
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Typhoid Fever in a Food-handler on a Cruise Ship
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Advisory
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May 19, 2006 |
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Increase In Gastrointestinal Illness In Philadelphia
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Advisory
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Mar 10, 2006 |
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School-Based Varicella (chickenpox) Outbreaks
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Advisory
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Mar 6, 2006 |
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GIV, Recommendations for the use of hepatitis A vaccine, MMRV vaccine update, Prevnar packaging, VFC Eligibility for Hurricane Evacuees
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Advisory
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Feb 8, 2006 |
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URGENT NATIONWIDE RECALL of Vapotherm® 2000i Respiratory Gas Humidification Devices
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Advisory
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Jan 30, 2006 |
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Pre-book Flu Vaccine Now for the 2006-2007 Season
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Notification
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Jan 24, 2006 |
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CDC Recommends against the use of Amantadine and Rimandatine for the Treatment of Influenza in the United States during the 2005-06 Influenza Season
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Update
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Jan 17, 2006 |