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2024 HAN Communications
Evaluation and Testing for Human Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Infection
CDPH Health Update (Revised 12.16.24)
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CDPH Health Update (Revised 12.16.24)
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Mycoplasma pneumoniae Infections Among Children and Adolescents During Fall and Winter Respiratory Illness Season
CDPH Health Advisory
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CDPH Health Advisory
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California Statewide Discontinuation of Ciprofloxacin for Invasive Meningococcal Disease Post-Exposure Prophylaxis
CDPH Health Advisory
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CDPH Health Advisory
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First Cases of Human Avian Influenza A (H5N1) in California & Preparation for the Respiratory Virus Season
CDPH Health Advisory
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CDPH Health Advisory
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Mpox Clade I & II – Prevention in the US and Before Travel
CDC/LAC DPH Health Update
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CDC/LAC DPH Health Update
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Cluster of Locally Acquired Cases of Dengue in Los Angeles County
LAC DPH Health Update
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LAC DPH Health Update
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Human Infections with Baylisascaris procyonis (Raccoon Roundworm)
LAC DPH Health Alert
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LAC DPH Health Alert
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Detection of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) A(H5N1) in California Dairy Cattle
CDPH Health Advisory
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CDPH Health Advisory
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Increased Oropouche Virus Activity and Associated Risk to Travelers
CDC Health Advisory
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CDC Health Advisory
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Rise in Extensively Drug-Resistant Shigella Strains-January to May 2024
CDPH Health Advisory
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CDPH Health Advisory
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Mpox Caused by Human-to-Human Transmission of Monkeypox Virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo with Spread to Neighboring Countries
CDC Health Update
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CDC Health Update
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Severe Acute Illnesses and Hospitalizations Linked to Diamond Shruumz ™ Chocolate Bars, Cones, and Gummies (Microdose Products)
CDPH Health Advisory
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CDPH Health Advisory
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Reports of Rare, Severe Dermatophyte Infections Associated with Sexual Contact in the United States
CDPH Health Advisory
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CDPH Health Advisory
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Disrupted Access to Prescription Stimulant Medications Could Increase Risk of Injury and Overdose
CDC Health Advisory
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CDC Health Advisory
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Influenza A Testing Guidance: Enhanced Surveillance During the Summer Months
CDPH Health Update
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Note for laboratories: Please see LAC DPH Laboratory Alert Notification--Enhanced Influenza Surveillance (6-13-24).
CDPH Health Update
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Note for laboratories: Please see LAC DPH Laboratory Alert Notification--Enhanced Influenza Surveillance (6-13-24).
Severe Illness Potentially Associated with Consuming Diamond Shruumz™ Brand Chocolate Bars, Cones, and Gummies
CDC Health Advisory
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CDC Health Advisory
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Meningococcal Disease—Ciprofloxacin Resistance in Southern California and Cases Linked to Travel to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
LAC DPH Health Advisory
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LAC DPH Health Advisory
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Local Outbreak of Hepatitis A among Persons Experiencing Homelessness and/or who use Illicit Drugs
LAC DPH Alert
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LAC DPH Alert
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Adverse Effects Linked to Counterfeit or Mishandled Botulinum Toxin Injections
CDC Health Advisory
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CDC Health Advisory
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Fatality from Lead Poisoning Linked to Use of Hemorrhoid Ointment from Vietnam
CDPH Health Advisory
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CDPH Health Advisory
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Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Virus: Identification of Human Infection and Recommendations for Investigations and Response
CDC Health Advisory
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CDC Health Advisory
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Increase in Invasive Serogroup Y Meningococcal Disease in the United States
CDC Health Advisory
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CDC Health Advisory
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Extension of Long-Acting Benzathine Penicillin G (Bicillin® L-A) Shortage
CDPH Health Advisory
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CDPH Health Advisory
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Increase in Global and Domestic Measles Cases and Outbreaks: Ensure Children in the United States and Those Traveling Internationally 6 Months and Older are Current on MMR Vaccination
CDC Health Advisory
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CDC Health Advisory
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Substantial Rise in Coccidioidomycosis in California: Recommendations for Healthcare Providers
CDPH Health Advisory
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CDPH Health Advisory
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2023 HAN Communications
Urgent Need to Increase Immunization Coverage for Influenza, COVID-19,
and RSV Immunizations and Use of Authorized/Approved Therapeutics in the
Setting of Increased Respiratory Disease Activity During the 2023 – 2024
Winter Season
CDC Health Advisory
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CDC Health Advisory
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Severe and Fatal Confirmed Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever among People with Recent Travel to Tecate, Mexico
CDC Health Advisory
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CDC Health Advisory
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Mpox Caused by Human-to-Human Transmission of Monkeypox Virus with Geographic Spread in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
CDC Health Advisory
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CDC Health Advisory
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High Blood Lead Levels in Children Consuming Recalled Cinnamon Applesauce Pouches
CDC Health Advisory
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CDC Health Advisory
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Limited Availability of Nirsevimab in the United States--Interim CDC Recommendations to Protect Infants from RSV during the 2023-2024 Respiratory Virus Season
CDC Health Advisory
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CDC Health Advisory
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First Locally Acquired Case of Dengue in California Detected in Pasadena
LAC DPH Health Alert
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LAC DPH Health Alert
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Preparation for Respiratory Virus Season (COVID-19, Influenza and RSV)
CDPH Health Advisory
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CDPH Health Advisory
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Prevent Severe RSV in Infants with Maternal or Infant Immunization
LAC DPH Health Advisory
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LAC DPH Health Advisory
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Influenza and COVID-19 Immunization or Masking Requirement for Healthcare Personnel
LAC DPH Health Update
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LAC DPH Health Update
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Immunize Infants and Older Adults to Protect them from Severe RSV
LAC DPH Health Advisory
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LAC DPH Health Advisory
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Severe Vibrio vulnificus Infections in the United States Associated with Warming Coastal Waters
CDC Health Advisory
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CDC Health Advisory
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Outbreak of Aeromonas Skin Infections Associated with an Adventure Race, Sonoma, California
CDPH Health Advisory
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CDPH Health Advisory
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Important Updates on Locally Acquired Malaria Cases Identified in Florida, Texas, and Maryland
CDC Health Update
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CDC Health Update
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Listeria Associated with Soft Serve Ice Cream Distributed to Long-Term Care Facilities
CDPH Health Advisory
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CDPH Health Advisory
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Global Epidemic Comes to California - Silicosis in Countertop Worker
CDPH Health Advisorys
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CDPH Health Advisorys
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Request to Submit Specimens from Patients Receiving Intensive Care for Influenza A to Public Health Laboratories
CDPH Health Update
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CDPH Health Update
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Marburg Virus Disease Outbreaks in Equatorial Guinea and Tanzania
CDC Health Advisory
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CDC Health Advisory
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Updates on Identification, Laboratory Testing, Management and Treatment, and Vaccination for Mpox Virus Infection in California
CDPH Health Advisory
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CDPH Health Advisory
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Measles Exposure at a Large Gathering in Kentucky, February 2023 and Global Measles Outbreaks
CDC Health Advisory
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CDC Health Advisory
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Increased Chikungunya Virus Activity in Paraguay and Associated Risk to Travelers
CDC Health Advisory
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CDC Health Advisory
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Increase in Extensively Drug-Resistant Shigellosis in the United States
CDC Health Advisory
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CDC Health Advisory
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Outbreak of Extensively Drug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa Associated with Artificial Tears
CDC Health Advisory
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CDC Health Advisory
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2022 HAN Communications
CDC Health Advisory
Increase in Pediatric Invasive Group A Streptococcal Infections PDF | Web/Mobile
Increase in Pediatric Invasive Group A Streptococcal Infections PDF | Web/Mobile
CDC Health Update
Important Updates on COVID-19 Therapeutics for Treatment and Prevention PDF | Web/Mobile
Important Updates on COVID-19 Therapeutics for Treatment and Prevention PDF | Web/Mobile
CDPH Health Advisory
Evaluating and Managing Travelers Returning from Ebola Outbreak Areas with Infectious Disease Symptoms PDF | Web/Mobile
Evaluating and Managing Travelers Returning from Ebola Outbreak Areas with Infectious Disease Symptoms PDF | Web/Mobile
CDPH Health Alert
Reminder to Prescribe COVID-19 Therapeutics to Mitigate Impact of Winter Respiratory Surge PDF | Note: CPDH revised and reissued the alert on 12/2/22 as Reminder to Lower Barriers to Prescribing COVID-19 Therapeutics to Mitigate Impact of COVID-19
Reminder to Prescribe COVID-19 Therapeutics to Mitigate Impact of Winter Respiratory Surge PDF | Note: CPDH revised and reissued the alert on 12/2/22 as Reminder to Lower Barriers to Prescribing COVID-19 Therapeutics to Mitigate Impact of COVID-19
LAC DPH Health Update
Antiviral Treatment and Chemoprophylaxis for Influenza Infection During SARS-CoV-2 Co-Circulation PDF
Antiviral Treatment and Chemoprophylaxis for Influenza Infection During SARS-CoV-2 Co-Circulation PDF
CDC Health Advisory
Increased Respiratory Virus Activity, Especially Among Children, Early in the 2022-2023 Fall and Winter PDF
Increased Respiratory Virus Activity, Especially Among Children, Early in the 2022-2023 Fall and Winter PDF
CDC Health Advisory
Outbreaks of Nontuberculous Mycobacteria Infections Highlight Importance of Maintaining and Monitoring Dental Waterlines PDF
Outbreaks of Nontuberculous Mycobacteria Infections Highlight Importance of Maintaining and Monitoring Dental Waterlines PDF
CDPH Health Advisory
Guidance for Safe Specimen Collection From Monkeypox (MPX) Lesions: Reminder to NOT De-roof Lesions and NOT Use Sharps PDF
Guidance for Safe Specimen Collection From Monkeypox (MPX) Lesions: Reminder to NOT De-roof Lesions and NOT Use Sharps PDF
CDC Health Advisory
Severe Respiratory Illnesses Associated with Rhinoviruses and/or Enteroviruses Including EV-D68 – Multistate, 2022 PDF
Severe Respiratory Illnesses Associated with Rhinoviruses and/or Enteroviruses Including EV-D68 – Multistate, 2022 PDF
CDC Health Advisory
CDC Health Advisory: Variant Influenza Virus Infections: Recommendations for Identification, Treatment, and Prevention for Summer and Fall 2022 PDF
CDC Health Advisory: Variant Influenza Virus Infections: Recommendations for Identification, Treatment, and Prevention for Summer and Fall 2022 PDF
LAC DPH Health Update
Monkeypox Updates Including Expedited Testing for PEH and Alternative JYNNEOS Dosing PDF
Monkeypox Updates Including Expedited Testing for PEH and Alternative JYNNEOS Dosing PDF
CDC Health Update
Monkeypox in People with HIV, Children and Adolescents, and People who are Pregnant or Breastfeeding PDF
Monkeypox in People with HIV, Children and Adolescents, and People who are Pregnant or Breastfeeding PDF
CDC Health Advisory
Melioidosis Locally Endemic in Areas of the Mississippi Gulf Coast after Burkholderia pseudomallei Isolated in Soil and Water and Linked to Two Cases – Mississippi, 2020 and 2022 PDF
Melioidosis Locally Endemic in Areas of the Mississippi Gulf Coast after Burkholderia pseudomallei Isolated in Soil and Water and Linked to Two Cases – Mississippi, 2020 and 2022 PDF
LAC DPH Information
Understanding CA Child Care and School Immunization Requirements and Medical Exemptions PDF
Understanding CA Child Care and School Immunization Requirements and Medical Exemptions PDF
CDPH Health Advisory
Monkeypox Virus Infection in the United States and Other Non-endemic Countries PDF
Monkeypox Virus Infection in the United States and Other Non-endemic Countries PDF
LAC DPH Health Advisory
Florida Meningococcal Outbreak in Gay, Bisexual, and Other MSM and Vaccine Recommendations for LAC PDF
Florida Meningococcal Outbreak in Gay, Bisexual, and Other MSM and Vaccine Recommendations for LAC PDF
LAC DPH COVID-19 Vaccine Update
Vaccine Recommendations-Boosters and Staying Up to Date with Doses PDF
Vaccine Recommendations-Boosters and Staying Up to Date with Doses PDF
CDC Health Advisory
Monkeypox Virus Infection in the United States and Other Non-endemic Countries PDF
Monkeypox Virus Infection in the United States and Other Non-endemic Countries PDF
CDPH Health Advisory
CDPH Advises Parents and Caregivers Against Making or Feeding Homemade Infant Formula to Infants PDF
CDPH Advises Parents and Caregivers Against Making or Feeding Homemade Infant Formula to Infants PDF
CDC Health Update
Updated Recommendations for Adenovirus Testing and Reporting of Children with Acute Hepatitis of Unknown Etiology
Updated Recommendations for Adenovirus Testing and Reporting of Children with Acute Hepatitis of Unknown Etiology
CDC Health Advisory
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Virus: Recommendations for Human Health Investigations and Response
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Virus: Recommendations for Human Health Investigations and Response
CDC Health Advisory
Updated Information on Availability and Use of Treatments for Outpatients with Mild to Moderate COVID-19 Who are at Increased Risk for Severe Outcomes of COVID-19
Updated Information on Availability and Use of Treatments for Outpatients with Mild to Moderate COVID-19 Who are at Increased Risk for Severe Outcomes of COVID-19
CDC Health Advisory
Recommendations for Adenovirus Testing and Reporting of Children with Acute Hepatitis of Unknown Etiology
Recommendations for Adenovirus Testing and Reporting of Children with Acute Hepatitis of Unknown Etiology
LAC DPH Health Advisory
Availability of Therapeutics for Treatment and Pre-exposure Prophylaxis of COVID-19
Availability of Therapeutics for Treatment and Pre-exposure Prophylaxis of COVID-19
CDPH Health Advisory
Omicron Variant Update: Therapeutics Changes for Outpatient Treatment of Mild to Moderate COVID-19
Omicron Variant Update: Therapeutics Changes for Outpatient Treatment of Mild to Moderate COVID-19
2021 HAN Communications
LAC DPH Health Advisory
Availability of Molnupiravir and Paxlovid for Treatment of Mild to Moderate COVID-19
Availability of Molnupiravir and Paxlovid for Treatment of Mild to Moderate COVID-19
CDC Health Advisory
Rapid Increase of Omicron Variant Infections in the United States: Management of Healthcare Personnel with SARS-CoV-2 Infection or Exposure
NOTE: Healthcare Facilities in California must follow the CDPH All Facilities Letter (AFL) 21-08.6: Guidance on Quarantine for Health Care Personnel (HCP) Exposed to SARS-CoV-2 and Return to Work for HCP with COVID-19 released on 12-30-21.
Rapid Increase of Omicron Variant Infections in the United States: Management of Healthcare Personnel with SARS-CoV-2 Infection or Exposure
NOTE: Healthcare Facilities in California must follow the CDPH All Facilities Letter (AFL) 21-08.6: Guidance on Quarantine for Health Care Personnel (HCP) Exposed to SARS-CoV-2 and Return to Work for HCP with COVID-19 released on 12-30-21.
CDPH Health Alert
Authorization of Molnupiravir for Treatment of Mild to Moderate COVID-19, Distribution, Patient Prioritization, and Ethical Considerations
Authorization of Molnupiravir for Treatment of Mild to Moderate COVID-19, Distribution, Patient Prioritization, and Ethical Considerations
CDPH Health Alert
Authorization of Paxlovid for Treatment of Mild to Moderate COVID-19, Distribution, Patient Prioritization, and Ethical Considerations
Authorization of Paxlovid for Treatment of Mild to Moderate COVID-19, Distribution, Patient Prioritization, and Ethical Considerations
LAC DPH/CDC/CDPH Health Advisory
Mitigating COVID-19 Surge with COVID-19 Vaccination and Boosters; mRNA vaccines recommended over J&J
Mitigating COVID-19 Surge with COVID-19 Vaccination and Boosters; mRNA vaccines recommended over J&J
CDPH Disease Notification
Act Now Ahead of Influenza Season: Recommendations for Healthcare Providers
Act Now Ahead of Influenza Season: Recommendations for Healthcare Providers
CDC Health Advisory
Increasing Seasonal Influenza A (H3N2) Activity, Especially Among Young Adults and in College and University Settings, During SARS-CoV-2 Circulation
Increasing Seasonal Influenza A (H3N2) Activity, Especially Among Young Adults and in College and University Settings, During SARS-CoV-2 Circulation
CDC Health Update
Update: Expansion of Recall of LeadCare Blood Lead Tests Due to Risk of Falsely Low Results
Update: Expansion of Recall of LeadCare Blood Lead Tests Due to Risk of Falsely Low Results
LAC DPH Health Advisory
Foul Odors Reported in the Vicinity of the Dominguez Channel in Carson and Surrounding Communities
Foul Odors Reported in the Vicinity of the Dominguez Channel in Carson and Surrounding Communities
CDC Health Update
Expansion of Recall of LeadCare Blood Lead Tests Due to Risk of Falsely Low Results
Expansion of Recall of LeadCare Blood Lead Tests Due to Risk of Falsely Low Results
CDC Health Advisory
COVID-19 Vaccination for Pregnant People to Prevent Serious Illness, Deaths, and Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes from COVID-19
COVID-19 Vaccination for Pregnant People to Prevent Serious Illness, Deaths, and Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes from COVID-19
CDC Health Advisory
Guidance for Clinicians Caring for Individuals Recently Evacuated from Afghanistan
Guidance for Clinicians Caring for Individuals Recently Evacuated from Afghanistan
CDC Health Advisory
Increases in Availability of Cannabis Products Containing Delta-8 THC and Reported Cases of Adverse Events
Increases in Availability of Cannabis Products Containing Delta-8 THC and Reported Cases of Adverse Events
CDC Health Advisory
Rapid Increase in Ivermectin Prescriptions and Reports of Severe Illness Associated with Use of Products Containing Ivermectin to Prevent or Treat COVID-19
Rapid Increase in Ivermectin Prescriptions and Reports of Severe Illness Associated with Use of Products Containing Ivermectin to Prevent or Treat COVID-19
LAC DPH COVID-19 Vaccine Update
Additional mRNA Dose for Immunocompromised Persons & LA County Healthcare Worker Vaccine Mandate
Additional mRNA Dose for Immunocompromised Persons & LA County Healthcare Worker Vaccine Mandate
LAC DPH Health Advisory:
Increased Interseasonal Activity of Respiratory Syncytial Virus in Los Angeles County
Increased Interseasonal Activity of Respiratory Syncytial Virus in Los Angeles County
CDC Health Advisory
Vaccination to Prevent COVID-19 Outbreaks with Current and Emergent Variants — United States, 2021
Vaccination to Prevent COVID-19 Outbreaks with Current and Emergent Variants — United States, 2021
CDC Health Advisory
Potential Exposure to Person with Confirmed Human Monkeypox Infection — United States, 2021
Potential Exposure to Person with Confirmed Human Monkeypox Infection — United States, 2021
CDC Health Advisory
Multistate Investigation of Non-travel Associated Burkholderia pseudomallei Infections (Melioidosis) in Three Patients: Kansas, Texas, and Minnesota—2021
Multistate Investigation of Non-travel Associated Burkholderia pseudomallei Infections (Melioidosis) in Three Patients: Kansas, Texas, and Minnesota—2021
CDC Health Advisory
Increased Interseasonal Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Activity in Parts of the Southern United States
Increased Interseasonal Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Activity in Parts of the Southern United States
CDPH Health Advisory:
Myocarditis and Pericarditis after Receipt of mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines Among Adolescents and Young Adults
Myocarditis and Pericarditis after Receipt of mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines Among Adolescents and Young Adults
CDPH Health Advisory:
Bamlanivimab plus Etesevimab No Longer Recommended for Use in California for COVID-19
Bamlanivimab plus Etesevimab No Longer Recommended for Use in California for COVID-19
CDPH Disease Notification:
Acute Non-Viral Hepatitis of Unknown Etiology Potentially Associated with an Alkaline Water Product
Acute Non-Viral Hepatitis of Unknown Etiology Potentially Associated with an Alkaline Water Product
CDC Health Alert:
CDC/FDA Recommend that Providers Pause Administration of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine
CDC/FDA Recommend that Providers Pause Administration of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine
CDC Health Advisory:
Acute Non-Viral Hepatitis of Unknown Etiology Potentially Associated with an Alkaline Water Product
Acute Non-Viral Hepatitis of Unknown Etiology Potentially Associated with an Alkaline Water Product
CDPH Health Alert:
Concerns re: the Use of Bamlanivimab Monotherapy in the Setting of SARS-CoV-2 Variants
Concerns re: the Use of Bamlanivimab Monotherapy in the Setting of SARS-CoV-2 Variants
LAC DPH COVID-19 Update:
Vaccination for People at Higher Risk and Revised Recommendations for the Fully Vaccinated
Vaccination for People at Higher Risk and Revised Recommendations for the Fully Vaccinated
CDPH Information:
Increasing Disseminated Gonococcal Infections in California – Resources including a webinar on 2/23/21
Increasing Disseminated Gonococcal Infections in California – Resources including a webinar on 2/23/21
CDPH Health Advisory:
Ongoing Risk of Highly Drug-Resistant Infections in Patients Following Hospitalization or Invasive Procedures in Mexico
Ongoing Risk of Highly Drug-Resistant Infections in Patients Following Hospitalization or Invasive Procedures in Mexico
CDC Health Advisory:
Extensively Drug-Resistant Salmonella Typhi Infections Among U.S. Residents Without International Travel
Extensively Drug-Resistant Salmonella Typhi Infections Among U.S. Residents Without International Travel
CDPH Vaccine Update:
Providers that Paused Use of Moderna Lot 041L20A COVID-19 Vaccine Can Immediately Resume Administering Doses
Providers that Paused Use of Moderna Lot 041L20A COVID-19 Vaccine Can Immediately Resume Administering Doses
LAC DPH COVID-19 Information:
Large Scale Vaccination Events for Phase 1A Healthcare Workers- Vaccination and Volunteer Opportunities
Large Scale Vaccination Events for Phase 1A Healthcare Workers- Vaccination and Volunteer Opportunities
2020 HAN Communications
CDC Health Advisory:
Increase in Fatal Drug Overdoses Across the United States Driven by Synthetic Opioids Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Increase in Fatal Drug Overdoses Across the United States Driven by Synthetic Opioids Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic
LAC DPH COVID-19 Update:
Revised Isolation & Quarantine Orders, Recently Recovered Patients, MIS-C, and Resources
Revised Isolation & Quarantine Orders, Recently Recovered Patients, MIS-C, and Resources
CDC Health Advisory:
Recent HIV Clusters and Outbreaks Across the United States Among People Who Inject Drugs and Considerations During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Recent HIV Clusters and Outbreaks Across the United States Among People Who Inject Drugs and Considerations During the COVID-19 Pandemic
CDPH Health Advisory:
Resurgence of Candida auris in Healthcare Facilities in the Setting of COVID-19
Resurgence of Candida auris in Healthcare Facilities in the Setting of COVID-19
LAC DPH Health Update:
Discontinuing Isolation, Recently Recovered Patients, Universal Eye Protection
Discontinuing Isolation, Recently Recovered Patients, Universal Eye Protection
CDC Health Advisory:
Detection of Ciprofloxacin-resistant, ß-lactamase-producing Neisseria meningitidis Serogroup Y Isolates, United States, 2019–2020
Detection of Ciprofloxacin-resistant, ß-lactamase-producing Neisseria meningitidis Serogroup Y Isolates, United States, 2019–2020
CDC Health Advisory:
Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) Associated with Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) Associated with Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
LAC DPH Health Alert:
Pediatric Multi-System Inflammatory Syndrome Potentially Associated with COVID-19
Note: the case definition in this LAHAN is superseded by the 5/14/20 CDC HAN above.
Pediatric Multi-System Inflammatory Syndrome Potentially Associated with COVID-19
Note: the case definition in this LAHAN is superseded by the 5/14/20 CDC HAN above.
CDPH Health Alert:
E-cigarette, or Vaping, Product Use-Associated Lung Injury (EVALI) Cases During California’s COVID-19 Response
E-cigarette, or Vaping, Product Use-Associated Lung Injury (EVALI) Cases During California’s COVID-19 Response
LAC DPH Health Advisory:
Maintaining Immunizations During COVID-19 Pandemic and Resuming Deferred Preventive Care
Maintaining Immunizations During COVID-19 Pandemic and Resuming Deferred Preventive Care
CDPH All Facilities Letter:
Coronavirus Disease 2019 Optimizing the Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Coronavirus Disease 2019 Optimizing the Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
LAC DPH Health Advisory:
Notification of Close Contacts; Importance of COVID-19 Death and Case Reporting
Notification of Close Contacts; Importance of COVID-19 Death and Case Reporting
LAC DPH Health Advisory:
COVID-19 Testing, Isolation and Quarantine, and Health Care Worker Monitoring Recommendations
COVID-19 Testing, Isolation and Quarantine, and Health Care Worker Monitoring Recommendations
LAC DPH Health Information:
Webinar with CME. Clinical Update II on Coronavirus Disease 2019 3/13/20, 12pm Website Flyer
Webinar with CME. Clinical Update II on Coronavirus Disease 2019 3/13/20, 12pm Website Flyer
LAC DPH Health Advisory:
Coronavirus Disease-19 Testing Guidance and Revised Personal Protective Equipment
Coronavirus Disease-19 Testing Guidance and Revised Personal Protective Equipment
LAC DPH Health Advisory:
COVID-19 Clinical Laboratory Testing, Reporting, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Health Care Worker Exposure Monitoring
COVID-19 Clinical Laboratory Testing, Reporting, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Health Care Worker Exposure Monitoring
LAC DPH Health Information:
Webinar with CME. Clinical Update on Coronavirus Disease 2019 2/21/20, 12pm Website Flyer
Webinar with CME. Clinical Update on Coronavirus Disease 2019 2/21/20, 12pm Website Flyer
LAC DPH Health Information:
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summary of LAC DPH briefing.
LAC DPH and CDC Telebriefings for Clinicians− 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) on 1/30/20 and 1/31/20
LAC DPH and CDC Telebriefings for Clinicians− 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) on 1/30/20 and 1/31/20
LAC DPH Health Advisory:
First Case of 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in Los Angeles County. Clinical Guidance.
First Case of 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in Los Angeles County. Clinical Guidance.
CDC Health Update:
Update and Interim Guidance on Outbreak of 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in Wuhan, China
Update and Interim Guidance on Outbreak of 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in Wuhan, China
CDC Health Advisory:
Elevated Influenza Activity-Influenza B/Victoria and A(H1N1)pdm09 Viruses are the Predominant Viruses
Elevated Influenza Activity-Influenza B/Victoria and A(H1N1)pdm09 Viruses are the Predominant Viruses
2019 HAN Communications
CDPH Health Advisory:
Ongoing Risk of Highly Drug-Resistant Infections in Patients Following Hospitalization or Invasive Procedures in Tijuana, Mexico
Ongoing Risk of Highly Drug-Resistant Infections in Patients Following Hospitalization or Invasive Procedures in Tijuana, Mexico
CDPH Health Alert:
Severe Acute Pulmonary Disease Associated with Cannabis or Cannabidiol Oil Vaping
Severe Acute Pulmonary Disease Associated with Cannabis or Cannabidiol Oil Vaping
CDPH Health Update:
Update and Recommendations - Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) Infections Exposure at San Diego County Fair
Update and Recommendations - Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) Infections Exposure at San Diego County Fair
CDPH Health Notification:
Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) Infections Exposure at San Diego County Fair
Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) Infections Exposure at San Diego County Fair
CDC Health Advisory:
Nationwide Shortage of Tuberculin Skin Test Antigens - CDC Recommendations for Patient Care and Public Health Practice
Nationwide Shortage of Tuberculin Skin Test Antigens - CDC Recommendations for Patient Care and Public Health Practice
CDPH Health Advisory:
Measles Clinical Guidance: Identification and Testing of Suspect Measles Cases
Measles Clinical Guidance: Identification and Testing of Suspect Measles Cases
CDPH Health Advisory:
Ongoing Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo – Screening for International Travel in Persons with Possible Infectious Disease Remains a Best Practice
Ongoing Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo – Screening for International Travel in Persons with Possible Infectious Disease Remains a Best Practice
CDC Health Advisory:
Third Case of Rifampin/Penicillin-Resistant Strain of RB51 Brucella from Consuming Raw Milk
Third Case of Rifampin/Penicillin-Resistant Strain of RB51 Brucella from Consuming Raw Milk
2018 HAN Communications
CDC Health Update:
Outbreak of Life-threatening Coagulopathy Associated with Synthetic Cannabinoids Use
Outbreak of Life-threatening Coagulopathy Associated with Synthetic Cannabinoids Use
LAC DPH Health Advisory:
New Cases of Hepatitis A Among Persons Experiencing Homelessness and/or Using Illicit Drugs
New Cases of Hepatitis A Among Persons Experiencing Homelessness and/or Using Illicit Drugs
LAC DPH/DMH Health Advisory:
Identifying and Managing the Mental Health Impacts of the Woolsey Fire on Residents and First Responders
Identifying and Managing the Mental Health Impacts of the Woolsey Fire on Residents and First Responders
CDC Health Advisory:
Advice to Clinicians about Leptospirosis in U.S. Travelers Returning from Northern Israel
Advice to Clinicians about Leptospirosis in U.S. Travelers Returning from Northern Israel
CDC Health Update:
Rising Numbers of Deaths Involving Fentanyl and Fentanyl Analogs, Including Carfentanil, and Increased Usage and Mixing with Non-opioids
Rising Numbers of Deaths Involving Fentanyl and Fentanyl Analogs, Including Carfentanil, and Increased Usage and Mixing with Non-opioids
CDC Health Advisory:
Outbreak of Hepatitis A Virus (HAV) Infections among Persons Who Use Drugs and Persons Experiencing Homelessness
Outbreak of Hepatitis A Virus (HAV) Infections among Persons Who Use Drugs and Persons Experiencing Homelessness
CDC Health Update:
Managing and Reporting Shigella Infections with Possible Reduced Susceptibility to Ciprofloxacin
Managing and Reporting Shigella Infections with Possible Reduced Susceptibility to Ciprofloxacin
CDC Health Advisory:
Outbreak of Life-Threatening Coagulopathy Associated with Synthetic Cannabinoids Use
Outbreak of Life-Threatening Coagulopathy Associated with Synthetic Cannabinoids Use
LAC DPH Health Update:
Need for Continued Vigilance for Hepatitis A Infection and Vaccination for High Risk Groups
Need for Continued Vigilance for Hepatitis A Infection and Vaccination for High Risk Groups
LAC DPH Health Advisory:
Updated California Zika Testing Guidelines and a Local Case of Sexually Transmitted Zika
Updated California Zika Testing Guidelines and a Local Case of Sexually Transmitted Zika
2017 HAN Communications
LAC DPH Health Alert:
Increase in Hepatitis A among Men Who Have Sex with Men (MSM) in Los Angeles County
Increase in Hepatitis A among Men Who Have Sex with Men (MSM) in Los Angeles County
CDC Health Advisory:
Advice for Health Care Providers Treating Patients in or Recently Returned from Hurricane-Affected Areas, Including Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands
Advice for Health Care Providers Treating Patients in or Recently Returned from Hurricane-Affected Areas, Including Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands
LAC DPH Health Alert:
Outbreak of Hepatitis A in Los Angeles County among the Homeless and People who use Illicit Drugs
Outbreak of Hepatitis A in Los Angeles County among the Homeless and People who use Illicit Drugs
CDC Health Advisory:
Increase in Reported Cases of Cyclospora cayetanensis Infection, United States, Summer 2017
Increase in Reported Cases of Cyclospora cayetanensis Infection, United States, Summer 2017
CDPH Health Advisory:
CDPH Updated Guidance for Providers Caring for Pregnant Women with Possible Zika Virus Exposure
CDPH Updated Guidance for Providers Caring for Pregnant Women with Possible Zika Virus Exposure
LAC DPH Health Advisory:
Detection and Prevention of Hepatitis A among the Homeless and People who use Illicit Drugs in Los Angeles County
Detection and Prevention of Hepatitis A among the Homeless and People who use Illicit Drugs in Los Angeles County
LAC DPH Health Advisory:
Meningococcal Outbreak and Importance of Completing Vaccine Series for HIV-Infected Individuals
Meningococcal Outbreak and Importance of Completing Vaccine Series for HIV-Infected Individuals
CDC Health Advisory:
Patients Receiving Eculizumab (Soliris®) at High Risk for Invasive Meningococcal Disease Despite Vaccination
Patients Receiving Eculizumab (Soliris®) at High Risk for Invasive Meningococcal Disease Despite Vaccination
CDC and LAC DPH Health Advisory:
Recommendations for Diagnosing and Managing Shigella Strains with Possible Reduced Susceptibility to Ciprofloxacin
Recommendations for Diagnosing and Managing Shigella Strains with Possible Reduced Susceptibility to Ciprofloxacin
2016 HAN Communications
CDC Health Advisory:
Guidance for Travel and Testing of Pregnant Women and Women of Reproductive Age for Zika- Brownsville, Texas
Guidance for Travel and Testing of Pregnant Women and Women of Reproductive Age for Zika- Brownsville, Texas
CDC Health Update #2:
Guidance for Travel and Testing of Pregnant Women and Women of Reproductive Age for Zika- Miami-Dade County, Florida
Guidance for Travel and Testing of Pregnant Women and Women of Reproductive Age for Zika- Miami-Dade County, Florida
CDC Health Update:
Guidance for Travel and Testing of Pregnant Women and Women of Reproductive Age for Zika- Miami-Dade County, Florida
Guidance for Travel and Testing of Pregnant Women and Women of Reproductive Age for Zika- Miami-Dade County, Florida
LAC DPH Health Alert:
Cluster of Shigella flexneri Infections among Men in Los Angeles and Other Southern California Counties
Cluster of Shigella flexneri Infections among Men in Los Angeles and Other Southern California Counties
CDC Health Advisory:
CDC Guidance related to local mosquito-borne Zika virus transmission in Florida
CDC Guidance related to local mosquito-borne Zika virus transmission in Florida
CDC Health Advisory:
Alert to U.S. Healthcare Facilities: First mcr-1 Gene in E. coli Bacteria found in a Human in the United States
Alert to U.S. Healthcare Facilities: First mcr-1 Gene in E. coli Bacteria found in a Human in the United States
CDPH Health Information:
CDPH Provider Call - Zika Virus Disease and California’s Response, April 20, 2016
CDC Guidance on Preventing Transmission of Zika Virus in Labor and Delivery Settings
CDPH Provider Call - Zika Virus Disease and California’s Response, April 20, 2016
CDC Guidance on Preventing Transmission of Zika Virus in Labor and Delivery Settings
LAC DPH Health Update:
Zika Virus Infection Update #4 - Updated CDC Interim Guidance for Prevention of Sexual Transmission and for Health Care Providers Caring for Women of Reproductive Age
Zika Virus Infection Update #4 - Updated CDC Interim Guidance for Prevention of Sexual Transmission and for Health Care Providers Caring for Women of Reproductive Age
LAC DPH Health Update:
Zika Virus Infection Update #3 – Revised Instructions for Zika Testing and Reporting in Los Angeles County
Zika Virus Infection Update #3 – Revised Instructions for Zika Testing and Reporting in Los Angeles County
Webinar:
Zika Virus, Pregnancy and Sex: Up-to-Date Information for Los Angeles Health Care Providers
Zika Virus, Pregnancy and Sex: Up-to-Date Information for Los Angeles Health Care Providers
CDC Health Advisory:
Update: Interim Guidelines for Prevention of Sexual Transmission of Zika Virus — United States, 2016
Update: Interim Guidelines for Prevention of Sexual Transmission of Zika Virus — United States, 2016
LAC DPH Health Update:
Zika Virus Infection Update #2 – Revised Management Recommendations for Pregnant Women and Guidance to Prevent Sexual Transmission
Zika Virus Infection Update #2 – Revised Management Recommendations for Pregnant Women and Guidance to Prevent Sexual Transmission
2015 HAN Communications
CDC Health Advisory:
Increases in Fentanyl Drug Confiscations and Fentanyl-related Overdose Fatalities
Increases in Fentanyl Drug Confiscations and Fentanyl-related Overdose Fatalities
CDC Health Update:
REVISION to ADVISORY Immediate Need for Healthcare Facilities to Review Procedures for Cleaning, Disinfecting, and Sterilizing Reusable Medical Devices
REVISION to ADVISORY Immediate Need for Healthcare Facilities to Review Procedures for Cleaning, Disinfecting, and Sterilizing Reusable Medical Devices
LACDPH Health Information:
Use of Nucleic Acid Amplification Tests (NAATs) to Detect Active Tuberculosis
Use of Nucleic Acid Amplification Tests (NAATs) to Detect Active Tuberculosis
CDC Health Advisory:
Immediate Need for Healthcare Facilities to Review Procedures for Cleaning, Disinfecting, and Sterilizing Reusable Medical Devices
Immediate Need for Healthcare Facilities to Review Procedures for Cleaning, Disinfecting, and Sterilizing Reusable Medical Devices
CDC Health Advisory:
Bird Infections with Highly-Pathogenic Avian Influenza A Viruses: Recommendations for Human Health Investigations and Response
Bird Infections with Highly-Pathogenic Avian Influenza A Viruses: Recommendations for Human Health Investigations and Response
LACDPH Health Update:
Vaccinate High Risk Men Who Have Sex with Men (MSM) to Prevent Invasive Meningococcal Disease
Vaccinate High Risk Men Who Have Sex with Men (MSM) to Prevent Invasive Meningococcal Disease
2014 HAN Communications
CDC Health Advisory:
Fatal Gastrointestinal Mucormycosis in an Infant Following Ingestion of Contaminated Dietary Supplement
Fatal Gastrointestinal Mucormycosis in an Infant Following Ingestion of Contaminated Dietary Supplement
CDC Health Advisory:
Evaluating Patients for Possible Ebola Virus Disease: Recommendations for Healthcare Personnel and Health Officials
Evaluating Patients for Possible Ebola Virus Disease: Recommendations for Healthcare Personnel and Health Officials
LACDPH Health Advisory:
Evaluation, reporting and management of suspect Ebola cases in Los Angeles County
Evaluation, reporting and management of suspect Ebola cases in Los Angeles County
CDPH Health Advisory:
Response to Persons with Possible Ebola Virus Infection: Information for Health Care Providers in California
Response to Persons with Possible Ebola Virus Infection: Information for Health Care Providers in California
CDC Health Advisory:
Ebola Virus Disease Confirmed in a Traveler to Nigeria and Two U.S. Healthcare Workers in Liberia
Ebola Virus Disease Confirmed in a Traveler to Nigeria and Two U.S. Healthcare Workers in Liberia
CDC Health Advisory:
Confirmed Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) Case in Indiana, 2014
Confirmed Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) Case in Indiana, 2014
LACDPH Health Alert:
Invasive Meningococcal Disease Update: New Vaccine Recommendations for Men who Have Sex with Men (MSM)
Invasive Meningococcal Disease Update: New Vaccine Recommendations for Men who Have Sex with Men (MSM)
LACDPH Health Alert:
Prompt Reporting of Suspect Measles Cases is Critical to Prevent New Infections and Serious Complications
Prompt Reporting of Suspect Measles Cases is Critical to Prevent New Infections and Serious Complications
2013 HAN Communications
CDC Health Advisory:
Acute Hepatitis and Liver Failure Following the Use of a Dietary Supplement Intended for Weight Loss or Muscle Building
Acute Hepatitis and Liver Failure Following the Use of a Dietary Supplement Intended for Weight Loss or Muscle Building
CDC Health Update:
Guidance for the Evaluation of Severe Respiratory Illness Associated with MERS-CoV
Guidance for the Evaluation of Severe Respiratory Illness Associated with MERS-CoV
CDC Health Advisory:
Acetyl Fentanyl and Overdose with Synthetic Opioids-Recommendations for lab testing and patient evaluation
Acetyl Fentanyl and Overdose with Synthetic Opioids-Recommendations for lab testing and patient evaluation
CDC Health Advisory:
Nationwide Shortage of Doxycycline: Resources for Providers and Recommendations for Patient Care
Nationwide Shortage of Doxycycline: Resources for Providers and Recommendations for Patient Care
LACDPH Health Alert:
Hepatitis A outbreak associated with Townsend Farms Organic Antioxidant Blend Frozen Berries from Costco
Hepatitis A outbreak associated with Townsend Farms Organic Antioxidant Blend Frozen Berries from Costco