Medical Provider Info--Health Alerts/Advisories

VarZIG for Prophylazis after Varicella Exposures--From Dr. Donald Baird, Humboldt County Health Officer (04/11/12).

CDC Recommendations for Influenza Antiviral Medications Remain Unchanged (02/09/2012)

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Flu Vaccines Readily Available this Year (2011-2012).  From Humboldt County Department of Public Health.

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Vaccinate Children Against Streptococcus pneumoniae Serotype 19A, from Humboldt County Public Health and CDPH, 08/19/11.

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Study: Early IV fluids help protect kids with HUS ---------------------------------------------------------------

From CDPH, 03/22/11

Distributed via Health Alert Network, 02/16/11

Best Practices for Health Care Professionals on the Use of Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) for Diagnosing Pertussis--From the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).

For the entire CDC guidence on using PCR for diagnosing Pertussis, click here.

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12/28/10

CDC Public Health Resources for Chemical Exposures.

Recent media reports discussing the potential use of chemical agents in the United States may have raised questions among clinicians and public health professionals about the risks of exposure to a number of chemical hazards. In an effort to assist in addressing these questions, CDC would like to remind public health partners of resources to assist in preparing for and responding to chemical exposures in community and clinical settings.

For the entire CDC health release, click here.

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01/20/10

CDPH Guidance for Health Care Facility Use of Surge Tents