LAC DPH COVID-19 Updates: New Booster Recommendations, Observation Period, Co-Administration September 8, 2022 The CDC recommends that people ages 12 years and older receive a booster dose of bivalent mRNA COVID-19 vaccine at least ... Read More
CDC Health Advisory: Variant Influenza Virus Infections- Recommendations for Identification, Treatment, and Prevention August 31, 2022 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a Health Alert Network (HAN) Health Advisory to notify healthcare ... Read More
Monday Rx: New Surgeon General, Burnout Symposium, Solutions Portal, Initiatives, Vacancies and Events August 29, 2022 Governor Newsom Names New Surgeon General Former Orange County Medical Association president Dr. Diana Ramos was appointed California’s Surgeon General ... Read More
LAC DPH Health Advisory: Recent Report of Polio Case in Rockland County, New York August 23, 2022 Key Messages A case of acute flaccid paralysis caused by Vaccine-derived poliovirus type 2 (VDPV) was reported in an unvaccinated ... Read More
Testing Remains Key to Slowing the Spread; Free At-Home Tests Readily Available Across the County August 18, 2022 While COVID-19 case rates are declining and LA County entered the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) medium community ... Read More
LAC DPH Health Update: Monkeypox Updates Including Expedited Testing for PEH and Alternative JYNNEOS Dosing August 12, 2022 Key Messages Community transmission of monkeypox continues in LA County. Providers who suspect monkeypox in persons experiencing homelessness (PEH) are asked ... Read More
Monday Rx: Wage Hike Coalition, KidVaxGrant, Covid-19, Monkeypox, Medical Malpractice Lawsuit and Upcoming Events August 1, 2022 LACMA Joins Coalition to Oppose Wage Hike Last week, the LACMA board of directors met to discuss and strongly oppose ... Read More
CDC Health Update: Monkeypox in People with HIV, Children and Adolescents, and People who are Pregnant or Breastfeeding August 1, 2022 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a health update to alert clinicians that the CDC has ... Read More
LAC DPH Information: Understanding CA Child Care and School Immunization Requirements and Medical Exemptions July 19, 2022 This message is intended for primary care physicians as well as other health care professionals in Los Angeles County ... Read More
Monday Rx: A Message from Dr. Deen, LACPAC, Monkeypox, Medicare Payment and LA Dodger Healthcare Appreciation Night July 18, 2022 Dr. Deen Message for Membership Last Thursday, July 14th, Dr. Omer Deen was installed as the 151stpresident of LACMA. Dr. Deen ... Read More
LAC DPH Update: Monkeypox-Commercial Lab Testing, Reporting, & Vaccine Availability July 13, 2022 Key Messages Community transmission of monkeypox continues in LA County. Commercial testing is now available through Labcorp. Additional laboratories are expected ... Read More
LAC DPH COVID-19 Vaccine Update: Vaccinating Children 6 Months of Age and Older July 5, 2022 Key Messages Children are at risk of and have experienced severe illness from COVID-19. Children of all ages can have ... Read More
