CDC Health Update: Updated Case-finding Guidance - Monkeypox Outbreak-United States, 2022 June 17, 2022 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have issued an update on the monkeypox outbreak. In the United States, ... Read More
CDC Health Advisory: Monkeypox Virus Infection in the United States and Other Non-endemic Countries - 2022 May 23, 2022 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a health advisory today regarding clusters of monkeypox cases in ... Read More
CDC Health Advisory: Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Virus: Recommendations for Human Health Investigations and Response May 1, 2022 Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Virus: Recommendations for Human Health Investigations and Response Summary A person has tested positive for avian ... Read More
CDC Health Advisory: Information on Treatments for Outpatients with Mild to Moderate COVID-19 at Risk for Severe Outcomes April 26, 2022 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a Health Advisory to update healthcare providers about the availability ... Read More
CDC Health Advisory: Recommendations for Adenovirus Testing and Reporting of Children with Acute Hepatitis of Unknown Etiology April 22, 2022 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued the health advisory below today. The full CDC Health Advisory ... Read More
With Gradual Increase of BA.2 Subvariant in LA County, Layering of Safety Protections Critical for Residents and Workers at Elevated Risk March 22, 2022 As multiple COVID metrics continue to decline, the state is lifting the requirements for vaccine and test verification at ... Read More
CDC Health Advisory: Increasing Seasonal Influenza A (H3N2) Activity, Especially Among Young Adults and in College and University Settings During SARS-CoV-2 Circulation November 29, 2021 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is issuing this Health Alert Network (HAN) Health Advisory about increased influenza A ... Read More
Monday Rx: Dr. C Freeman, COVID-19 Update, Halloween and Member Appreciation Event on Nov. 6th October 25, 2021 LACMA’s Past President Dr. C Freeman Bid for CMA President Update San Diego physician Robert E. Wailes, MD, was installed ... Read More
Rapid Increase in Ivermectin Prescriptions and Reports of Severe Illness Associated with Use of Products Containing Ivermectin to Prevent or Treat COVID-19 August 27, 2021 Summary Ivermectin is a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved prescription medication used to treat certain infections caused by internal ... Read More
Monday Rx: Pfizer Vaccine Approval, Provider Reimbursement, Physician Wellness and LACMA Event Updates August 23, 2021 FDA Approves Pfizer Vaccine Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first COVID-19 vaccine. The vaccine has been ... Read More
New Case Identified: Multistate Investigation of Non-travel Associated Burkholderia pseudomallei Infections (Melioidosis) August 9, 2021 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a health update today regarding a fatal case of Burkholderia pseudomallei (melioidosis) ... Read More
CDC Health Advisory: Vaccination to Prevent COVID-19 Outbreaks with Current and Emergent Variants — United States, 2021 July 28, 2021 This is an official CDC Health Advisory Distributed via the CDC Health Alert Network July 27, 2021, 4:00 PM ET CDCHAN-00447 Vaccination to Prevent ... Read More