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Issue	Issue Date	Featured Topic	Document Type
Vol. 4, No. 3	April 2013	Foodborne Illness Investigations: Working to Contain Outbreaks Strengthening Breastfeeding Support in California Tobacco Cessation: New Program Offers Incentive to Quit Smoking Patient Handout in English for Medi-Cal Members: Want to Stop Smoking? Patient Handout in Spanish for Medi-Cal Members: Quiere dejar de fumar? Upcoming Trainings: Immunization Index of Disease Reporting Forms	rx-april2013.pdf
Vol. 4, No. 2	March 2013	New Immunization Schedules and Updates for 2013 New Report on Social Determinants of Health Immunization Schedule: Ages 0 through 18 Catch-Up Immunization Schedule: Ages 4 months through 18 years Immunization Schedule: Ages 19 Years and Older Vital Signs TB in LA County Latest Mortality Report Shows Leading Causes of Death on the Decline New Report Summarizes Annual Morbidity in LA County Upcoming Seminar: TB in High-Risk Groups in LA County Index of Disease Reporting Forms	rx-mar2013.pdf
Vol. 4, No. 1	January-February 2013	Improving Reporting of Communicable Diseases Free Patient Education Materials on Obesity Selected Diseases or Conditions to Report Promptly Screening for Sexually Transmitted Infections California Sexually Transmitted Disease Screening Recommendations 2010 Vital Signs Prescription Drug Abuse on the Rise in LA County Upcoming Seminar: TB in High-Risk Groups in LA County Index of Disease Reporting Forms	rx-jan-feb2013
Vol. 3, No. 9	November-December 2012	Preventing Prescription Opioid Abuse HBV Infection Control During Foot and Nail Care Procedures Flu Season: Influenza Watch Released Vital Signs Report Examines Communicable Disease Surveillance and Trends LA County Department of Public Health Releases New Book Report Shows Smoking Rates Down in LA County Publication Offers Terrorism Agent Infomation and Treatment Guidelines Diabetes on the Rise as LA County Obesity Rates Grow Upcoming Trainings Index of Disease Reporting Forms	rx-nov-dec2012.pdf
Vol. 3, No. 8	October 2012	CRKP, an Emerging Threat Vaccination: The Right Dose at the Right Time Ask the Expert: Alvin Nelson El Amin, MD, MPH, on Vaccine Dosing and Timing Vital Signs Just Published: Department of Public Health Book on Public Health Practices Report Focuses on Disparities in Deaths from Chronic Liver Disease and Cirrhosis in LA County Report Examines Obesity Trends in LA County New CDC Recommendations: Test All Baby Boomers for Hepatitis C Upcoming Trainings Index of Disease Reporting Forms	rx-oct2012.pdf
Vol. 3, No. 7	September 2012	Depression in Pregnancy: Safeguarding the Well-Being of Expectant Mothers New Influenza Vaccination Recommendations for 2012-2013 Botulism: A Commonly Unrecognized Disease Upcoming Trainings Index of Disease Reporting Forms	rx-sept2012.pdf
Vol. 3, No. 6	August 2012	Depression Among Youth in Primary Care: Screening, Treatment and Resources Table 1. Depressive Diagnoses and Common Symptoms and Behaviors in Youth Mental Health Resources for Children and Youth in LA County Table 2. Common Medical and Psychiatric Comorbidities Murine Typhus Cases Increasing in LA County West Nile Virus Update 2012 Upcoming Trainings Index of Disease Reporting Forms	rx-aug2012.pdf
Vol. 3, No. 5	June-July 2012	Recent Updates to HPV Vaccination and Cervical Cancer Screening Guidelines Preventing Prescription Drug Abuse and Overdoses New Number for TB Control Index of Disease Reporting Forms	rx-junejuly2012.pdf
Vol. 3, No. 4	April-May 2012	Protect Patients from Improper Use of Single- dose/Single-use Vials Lithium Button Batteries Pose Increasing Health Risk to Children Disease Case File: Cat Scratch Disease Vital Signs Department of Public Health Releases 2010-2011 Annual Report Barriers and Unmet Needs for Supportive Services for HIV Patients Save the Date: June 5, 2012 Prevention Symposium Index of Disease Reporting Forms	rx-apr-may2012.pdf
Vol. 3, No. 3	March 2012	Universal TB Testing of School-Aged Children Not Required Pediatric TB Risk Assessment Questionnaire New Immunization Schedules and Updates for 2012 Save the Date Prevention Symposium: How the New Health Care Paradigm Supports Healthy Aging Index of Disease Reporting Forms	rx-march2012.pdf
Vol. 3, No. 2	February 2012	CDC Issues Recommendations for Shorter Treatment Regimen for Latent TB Infection Key Points Regarding the 12-Dose Regimen for Treatment of LTBI Vital Signs Latest Mortality Report Shows Leading Causes of Death on the Decline Save the Date 46th Annual Meeting of the California Tuberculosis Controllers Association: May 15, 2012 Achieving and Maintaining Asthma Control Upcoming Trainings Index of Disease Reporting Forms	rxfeb2012.pdf
Vol. 3, No. 1	January 2012	New Changes to Los Angeles County Reportable Diseases List of Reportable Diseases and Conditions Human Trafficking in LA County: Victim Identification in Health Care Settings Improving Adolescent Rates Upcoming Trainings Index of Disease Reporting Forms	rxJan2012.pdf
Vol. 2, No. 9	November-December 2011	Complementary and Alternative Medicine: What Physicians Should Know Addressing Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Preventive Services Vital Signs New Report Summarizes Annual Morbidity in LA County Educational Materials Inventory Offers Resources for Physicians and Patients Immunization Training for Clinicians Index of Disease Reporting Forms	rx-nov-dec2011-web.pdf
Vol. 2, No. 8	September-October 2011	New Guidelines for Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Flu Season: Influenza Watch Released Case Study: New Human Rickettsial Pathogen Discovered in Local Ticks Rickettsiae massiliae Infection in Humans Vital Signs Measles Cases on the Rise Report Summarizes STD Morbidity in LA County Report Focuses on Communicable Disease Case Studies in LA County Sugar-Loaded Drinks Campaign Addresses Local Obesity Epidemic Upcoming Trainings Immunization Training Resources for Clinicians Immunization Skills Training for Medical Assistants Index of Disease Reporting Forms	rxseptoct2011web.pdf
Vol. 2, No. 7	August 2011	CME Activity: Detection and Management of Age- Related Hearing Loss Protecting Patients and Personnel: Improving Health Care Worker Flu Vaccination Rates West Nile Virus Update for 2011 Upcoming Trainings: Immunization Training Resources for Clinicians; Immunization Skills Training for Medical Assistants Index of Disease Reporting Forms	rxaug2011web.pdf
Vol. 2, No. 6	June-July 2011	Physicians Should Be Alert for Measles Cases The Clinician's Role in Identifying Legionella The Link Between Animal Feces and Zoonotic Disease Patient Resources: The Problem with Animal Waste Vital Signs Disaster Registry Assists People with Access and Functional Needs New Report Shows Dog Bites Underreported in Los Angeles County LA Health Data Snapshot Highlights Health Disparities and Tracks Trends Upcoming Trainings: CDC Immunization Update Webinar; Shots for School: Clinician's Role in California's New Tdap Requirement Index of Disease Reporting Forms	rxjunejuly11.pdf
Vol. 2, No. 5	May 2011	CME Activity - Advance Care Planning: Assuring the Care That Patients Want at the End of Life Pertussis Booster Law Countdown: 1 Month Ask the Expert: Providing the Right Route for Vaccination Upcoming Trainings: Immunization Trainings for Clinicians and Medical Assistants Index of Disease Reporting Forms	rxmay2011.pdf
Vol. 2, No. 4	April 2011	Identifying Unknown Risks of Bloodborne Pathogen Transmission to Patients Pertussis Booster Law Countdown: 2 Months Injection Practice Dos and Dont's Prevention and Early Identification of Malaria in the Traveler Malaria Prevention Checklist Vital Signs Increase in Meningococcal Cases in LA County New Report Examines Relationship Between Alcohol-Outlet Density and Related Harms CME Lecture and Dinner, "TB Screening, A New Era" Index of Disease Reporting Forms	rx2011apr.pdf
Vol. 2, No. 3	March 2011	New Immunization Schedules for 2011 Immunization Schedule: Ages 0-6 Years Immunization Schedule: Ages 7-18 Years Catch-up Immunization Schedule Immunization Schedule for Adults Footnotes - Immunization Schedule for Adults Upcoming Seminar 2011: California Immunization Summit Index of Disease Reporting Forms	rx2011mar.pdf
Vol. 2, No. 2	February 2011	CME Activity: Common Causes of Low Vision in Adults 40 Years and Older Case Study: Rash from a Varied Carpet Beetle Infestation Free Educational Materials for Patients Vital Signs New report finds rate of depression increasing in LA County Public Health rolls out letter grades for mobile food facilities World TB Day Events, Information, and Resources Upcoming Seminar: 2011 California Immunization Summit Index of Disease Reporting Forms	rx-feb2011web.pdf
Vol. 2, No. 1	January 2011	READERSHIP SURVEY Pre-Travel Health Care for Travelers to Developing Countries No Shots, No School: New School Vaccination Requirement Takes Effect Adolescent Immunizations: Are Your Patients Up to Date? Vital Signs Rabies update for Los Angeles County Reminder: Report all flu deaths Report focuses on women's health in LA County Index of Disease Reporting Forms	rxjan11.pdf
Vol. 3, No. 9	November-December 2012
Vol. 1, No. 10	Nov-Dec 2010	CME Activity: Preventing Cervical Cancer Vital Signs New report finds decreasing salt intake could save lives by reducing hypertension Rising rate of Type 2 diabetes among adults coincides with upswing in obesity Index of Disease Reporting Forms	rx-novdec2010.pdf
Vol. 1 No.9	October 2010	New Reporting Requirement for Influenza Deaths in LA County New Look for Influenza Watch Reducing the Risk of Influenza in Health Care Facilities Network Keeps Physicians Informed About Important Public Health Alerts Preventing Common Vaccine Administration Errors Diluent Tip Sheet Ask The Expert: Providing the Right Vaccine Index of Disease Reporting Forms	rxoct10.pdf
Vol. 1, No. 8	September 2010	Pertussis Cases Continue to Rise: Steps for Preventing its Spread ACIP Expands Age Groups for Seasonal Flu Vaccination Reducing Patients' Use of Cell Phones and Texting While Driving The "Just Drive" Campaign Findings from Food Safety Quiz Reveal Improvement Needed in Home Kitchen Food Practices Disaster Healthcare Volunteers: Preregistration Is Crucial to Rapid Deployment Upcoming Training: Healthy Aging for Women + Women and Health Care Reform Index of Disease Reporting Forms	rxsept10.pdf
Vol. 1, No. 7	August 2010	CME Activity: Preventing Falls Among Adults Aged 65 Years and Older Back-to-School Immunization Checklist Cal/OSHA Aerosol- Transmissible Diseases Standard Protects Health Care Workers Vital Signs New report on HIV/AIDS in LA County Reports shows life expectancy in LA County exceeds 80 years Mortality report shows leading causes of death on the decline in LA County	rxaug10.pdf
Vol. 1, No. 6	July 2010	Treating Rattlesnake Envenomations Report Shows Smoking Rates by Community Human Rabies: Vaccine Schedule Reduced to 4 Doses Rabies Vaccine Ordering Information California Immunization Registry: Improving the Tracking and Delivery of Immunizations Physical Activity: The Importance of Flexibility Training Patient Resources: Gentle Stretching Exercises Index of Disease Reporting Forms	rxjuly10.pdf
Vol. 1, No. 5	May-June 2010	CME Activity: Screening for Alcohol Misuse and Abuse Vital Signs 1. Mumps cases on the rise in LA County 2. Pertussis cases increasing in LA County 3. State report finds LA County doing well on some health indicators, needs to improve on others Infection Update: West Nile Virus	rxmayjune10.pdf
Vol. 1, No. 4	April 2010	Recent Findings: Vaccines Do Not Cause Autism Spectrum Disorders Informal Caregiving: Implications for Primary Care Physicians Effective Promotion of Strength Training: A Resource for Physicians New-Vaccine Updates and Recommendations	rxapr10.pdf
Vol. 1 No. 3	March 2010	New Immunization Schedules for 2010 New Report on Women's Health Lessons from Recent Health Care-Associated Infections in Outpatient Settings Tuberculosis in LA County: A Daily Collaboration for Success Index of Disease Reporting Forms	rxmar10.pdf
Vol. 1 No. 2	February 2010	CME Activity: Successful Treatment of Tobacco Addiction Vital Signs Report focuses on communicable disease morbidity STD home kit offers popular testing option Controlling the Spread of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases Subacute Health Care Facilities: LA County Outbreaks and Prevention Index of Disease Reporting Forms	rxfeb10.pdf
Vol. 1, No. 1	January 2010	Disease Reporting in Los Angeles County New Influenza Reporting Requirements Increased Norovirus Activity in LA County Vital Signs New report reveals mortality trends LA Coroner requests on decedents Reportable Diseases and Conditions List of Public Health Hotlines, Programs and Services Reporting Lapses of Consciousness Index of Disease Reporting Forms	Rx4Prevjan10.pdf