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
Residents Urged to get Vaccinated and Boosted as they Continue to Provide Protection Against More Infectious Subvariants and Sub-Lineages May 11, 2022 With the highly infectious BA.2 subvariant and sub-lineages driving this increase in COVID-19 cases in LA County, Public Health ... 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
LAC DPH Health Advisory: Addressing Low COVID-19 Vaccination Rates in Children 5-11 Years of Age January 28, 2022 Key Messages The CDC, the American Academy of Family Physicians, and the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend that all children ages 5 years and ... Read More
LAC DPH Health Alert: Outbreaks of Flea-Borne Typhus December 3, 2021 Key Messages An increased number of flea-borne typhus cases have been detected across Los Angeles County, including outbreaks in the ... 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
COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Uptake Uneven; Los Angeles County Surpassed 27,000 COVID-19 Deaths November 22, 2021 *Please note*: No new data will be reported on Thanksgiving and a press release will not be issued. While booster ... Read More
CDC HAN: Source Identified and Case Definition Established: Multistate Investigation of Non-travel Associated Burkholderia pseudomallei infections (Melioidosis) in Four Patients November 3, 2021 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have issued an update regarding the multi-state outbreak of non-travel associated Burkholderia ... 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
