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Infectious Disease Resources

CDC Releases Toolkit to Help Identify and Manage Group A Strep Invasive Infections in LTC Facilities

The toolkit will help inform facilities and provide a guideline for strong infection prevention and control practices specific to stopping group A strep transmission and preventing outbreaks.

6 months ago

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CDC Advisory: Increase in Extensively Drug-Resistant Shigellosis in the United States
7 months ago

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CDC, DOH Issue Advisory on Oseltamivir/Tamiflu

Advisory provides guidance for clinicians to prioritize antiviral treatment of flu in the event of reduced availability of oseltamivir (Tamiflu).

9 months ago

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New Toolkit, CDC Webinar Address Anticipated "Tripledemic"

Members encouraged to review toolkit and attend Nov. 29th CDC webinar.

10 months ago

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CDC to Host Webinar on Enhanced Barrier Precautions in Nursing Homes

Discussion will include a detailed review of what EBP are, why EBP are recommended in nursing homes, and how to be successful with implementation.

10 months ago

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DOH Advisory: Outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease (Sudan Ebolavirus) in Central Uganda
11 months ago

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DOH Advisory: Influenza Surveillance and Reporting Requirements, 2022-2023
1 year ago

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Executive Orders Declaring Disasters Regarding Staffing Shortages and Monkeypox Extended

Some suspensions terminated in staffing shortage EO.

1 year ago

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DOH Advisory: Update #2 Regarding Poliovirus in New York State
1 year ago

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Monkeypox Updates and Resources

New EO and implications; webinar for health care providers on Aug. 4th.

1 year ago

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CDC Warns Health Care Facilities of Rapid Increase in Candida auris Infections

Facilities urged to review information and resources to help identify and stop spread of C. auris.

6 months ago

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Members Reminded of Nov. 10th DOH Advisory on Influenza and RSV

Members should follow regular protocols and report clusters of infection to their local health departments.

8 months ago

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CDC Advisory: Interim Guidance for Clinicians to Prioritize Antiviral Treatment of Influenza in the Setting of Reduced Availability of Oseltamivir
9 months ago

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CDC Releases New Guidance and Resources for C. diff Awareness Month

Members urged to utilize resources.

10 months ago

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DOH Advisory: Salmonella Increase in Western and Central New York State
11 months ago

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DOH Issues Annual Guidance on Influenza Surveillance and Reporting Requirements

Directive reminds DOH-regulated providers of requirements regarding influenza.

11 months ago

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DOH Advisory: Update to Healthcare Facilities Regarding Multidrug-Resistant Candida auris in New York State
1 year ago

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DOH Issues Updated Polio Guidance

The guidance stresses that anyone who is not yet vaccinated or under-vaccinated for polio should get vaccinated, particularly if they live, work, attend school, or have frequent social interactions with communities in Rockland and Orange counties.

1 year ago

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DOH Advisory: Update Regarding Poliomyelitis in Rockland County, New York State
1 year ago

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DOH Advisory: Poliomyelitis Case in Rockland County, New York State
1 year ago
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