Health Advisory – Emerging Tickborne Disease Guidance in Pennsylvania issued – 8/26/22
Summary: • Borrelia miyamotoi disease has been detected in multiple Pennsylvania residents. Healthcare providers (HCPs) should consider Borrelia miyamotoi disease in patients presenting with compatible symptoms. • An Amblyomma americanum…
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,…
Read MorePatient Info – Vaccines – Healthcare Professionals Vaccine Quick Patient Answers
When talking to your patients about COVID-19 vaccines, make a strong, effective recommendation and allow time for them to ask questions. Hearing your answers may help them feel more confident…
Read MorePatient Info – Vaccines – Learn about Messenger mRNA
Learn About the New mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines The first two COVID-19 vaccines expected to receive authorization for use in the United States are what is known as messenger RNA vaccines—also…
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