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PA Dept of Health – 8/24 Update – West Nile Virus and other Arboviral Infections in Pennsylvania
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Read MoreInvasive group A streptococcal (iGAS) infections in children – PA Dept of Health advisory
Summary • This guidance has been updated based on currently available information about pediatric invasive group A streptococcal infections nationally. This HAN replaces PA-HAN-679 • Based on the Centers for…
Read MoreCDC Health Advisory – 12/22/22 – Antiviral Treatment of Influenza
On December 14, 2022, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a CDC Health Advisory 482 to prioritize antiviral treatment of Influenza in the setting of reduced availability…
Read MorePA Dept. Of Health Advisory – 12/16/22 – Possible Increases in Group A Streptococcal Infections
It is important for providers to recognize Group A Streptococcal (GAS) infections early, especially among patients at high risk for severe illness. • Facilities with patients at high risk for…
Read MorePAMED’s 2023 Poster Contest for Residents, Fellows, and Medical Students
Abstracts Now Being Accepted for the 2023 PAMED Poster Competition PAMED member medical students, residents, and fellows are encouraged to participate in the 2023 PAMED Poster Competition! …
Read MorePA Dept of Health – Health Advisory – Measles Identification and Prevention in PA
Summary: • Currently there is an ongoing measles outbreak in Columbus, Ohio. The first case was identified October 22, 2022, and as of December 12th there are 73 confirmed cases.…
Read MoreMonkeypox Testing, Vaccine, and Monitoring of Healthcare Workers After Exposure Updates – PA Dept of Health – 8/22/22
PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH 2022 – PAHAN-657 -08-22- UPD DATE: August 22, 2022 TO: Health Alert Network FROM: Denise A. Johnson, M.D., FACOG, FACHE, Acting Secretary of Health SUBJECT: Monkeypox…
Read MoreThe 2022 PAMED House of Delegates Resolutions have been posted and available for online comment
Please take a moment to offer your opinions with online comments for the 2022 House of Delegates resolutions. Online written testimony round one is open now and ends on September…
Read MorePatient Information – COVID Vaccines – Facts not Fear
The Pennsylvania Medical Society (PAMED) has put together these FACTS to dispel some of the MYTHS related to the COVID-19 vaccine. When you know the facts, vaccines don’t seem so…
Read MorePatient Info – Vaccines – Why Get Vaccinated
To Protect Yourself, Your Coworkers, Your Patients, Your Family, and Your Community Here are ways you can build people’s confidence in the new COVID-19 vaccines in your facility, your community,…
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