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03-21-2024-Tuberculosis-Increase-in-California-and-SLO-County

Tuberculosis Increase in California and SLO County: Recommendations for Healthcare Providers

03-01-2024-Paxlovid-Commercialization-Resources-for-Pharmacies-and-Patients

Paxlovid Commercialization: Resources for Pharmacies and Patients

02-08-2024-Referring-WIC-Patients-for-Medical-Formula-or-Nutritionals

CDPH has created new resources to assist health care providers when referring to WIC for therapeutic formulas.

01-30-2024-When-to-Administer-RSV-Immunizations_advisory

Timeframes of when to administer the maternal RSV vaccine and the RSV immunization for infants.

01-23-2024-Substantial-Rise-in-Valley-Fever-in-California

An advisory from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) shares recommendations for health care providers as a record-breaking number of Valley Fever cases appear in California.

01-09-2024-Updated-CDC-Guidance-Increased-Supply-of-Nirsevimab-for-RSV-Season-2023-2024

Increased Supply of Nirsevimab for RSV Season 2023-2024

12-21-2023-Updates-on-Therapeutics-and-the-Need-for-More-Vaccination-this-Respiratory-Virus-Season

Latest health alerts from CDC and CDPH to health care providers

12-08-2023-Availability-of-Nirsevimab-in-SLO-County

Availability of Nirsevimab (Beyfortus) for Infants in SLO County. Supply available at Public Health for infants who are Medi-Cal eligible or uninsured.

10-19-2023-Preparation-for-Respiratory-Virus-Season_advisory

Preparation for Respiratory Virus Season: COVID-19, Influenza and RSV

10-12-2023-Protecting-Infants-from-RSV—Maternal-RSV-Vaccine-Infantile-Monoclonal-Antibodies

Protecting Infants from RSV—Maternal RSV Vaccine and Infantile Monoclonal Antibodies

09-28-2023-Special-Considerations-for-the-Treatment-of-Syphilis-in-Non-Pregnant-Persons

Guidance for using Alternative Therapies Amid Prolonged Bicillin® L-A Supply Shortage

09-27-2023-All-Facilities-Letter_COVID-19-Treatment

COVID-19 Treatment Resources (All Facilities Letter)

09-21-2023-Mandatory-Flu-and-COVID-19-Vaccination-or-Mask-for-HCW

Mandatory Influenza and COVID-19 Vaccination of Health Care Workers in San Luis Obispo County

09-15-2023-Updated-2023-24-COVID-19-Vaccines

Updated Monovalent mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines Authorized (Bivalent COVID-19 vaccines no longer authorized for use)

09-08-2023-Health-Alert—Severe-Cases-of-Vibrio-Infections_advisory

Health Alert: Severe Cases of Vibrio Infections

08-31-2023-SART-New-Billing-Process

New billing process for SART services will begin September 1

08-22-2023-RSV-Update—New-Monoclonal-Antibody-Authorized-for-Infants

Nirsevimab (Beyfortus) now available for pre-order

08-16-2023-Listeria-Associated-with-Soft-Serve-Ice-Cream-Distributed-to-Long-Term-Care-Facilities

Listeria Associated with Soft Serve Ice Cream Distributed to Long-Term Care Facilities

08-11-2023-Health-Care-Providers-and-Pharmacies-Can-Now-Pre-Order-COVID-19-Vaccine-Supply-in-Prepara

COVID-19 vaccines are available for pre-order in preparation for fall.

08-04-2023-COCA-Call-Clinical-Vaccination-Guidance-for-Pregnant-People

Upcoming CDC COCA Call—Clinical Vaccination Guidance for Pregnant People

08-03-2023-Silicosis-in-Countertop-Workers

Global Epidemic Comes to California: Silicosis in Countertop Workers

07-28-2023-COVID-19-Vaccine-Transition-Planning-for-Healthcare-and-Service-Providers

Deadline of July 31 to Order COVID-19 Vaccines Until Fall

07-07-2023-Best-Practices-for-Ventilation-of-Isolation-Areas-to-Reduce-COVID-19-Transmission

Best Practices for Ventilation of Isolation Areas to Reduce COVID-19 Transmission

07-06-2023-Request-to-Submit-Influenza-A-Specimens

Request to Submit Specimens from Patients Receiving Intensive Care for Influenza A to the Public Health Laboratory

07-06-2023-Syphilis-Update

Please see the attached advisory for syphilis updates, including: data trends, testing reminders and algorithms, and recommendations related to the national shortage of long-acting penicillin G benzathine injectable suspension products (Bicillin® L-A).

06-30-2023-Locally-Acquired-Malaria-in-Florida-and-Texas

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is notifying clinicians, public health authorities, and the public about identification of locally acquired malaria cases (P. vivax) in Florida (4) and Texas (1) within the last 2 months. Malaria should be considered for patients with febrile illness and recent travel history to Florida or Texas. Malaria is a medical emergency and should be treated accordingly. Suspected or confirmed locally acquired malaria is also a public health emergency and ...

06-30-2023-Xylazine-in-Illicit-Fentanyl-in-the-United-States-(Update-from-California-Department-of-P

Update on Xylazine in Illicit Fentanyl in the United States

06-13-2023-Vaccination-Requirements-for-Expanded-Transitional-Kindergarten

Vaccination Requirements for Expanded Transitional Kindergarten

06-13-2023-Death-Certificates-and-COVID-19

Update: Death Certificates for COVID-19 Patients

06-02-2023-Hepatitis-A-Exposures-at-LA-County-Jail

Potential Exposure to Hepatitis A at LA Men’s Central Jail

06-02-2023-COVID-19-Treatment-Paxlovid-has-Received-Full-FDA-Authorization

COVID-19 Treatment Paxlovid has Received Full FDA Authorization

06-02-2023-Meningitis-Outbreak-Linked-to-Surgical-Procedures-in-Matamoros,-Mexico

Meningitis Outbreak Linked to Surgical Procedures Under Epidural Anesthesia in Matamoros, Mexico

05-10-2023-(Advisory-Flyer)-Help-People-Living-with-HIV-Get-Vaccinated-Against-Mpox

Help People Living with HIV Get Vaccinated Against Mpox (Advisory & Flyer)

05-02-2023-COCA-Call-Updated-Recommendations-for-COVID-19-Vaccine-Use

Upcoming CDC COCA Call upcoming on May 11 regarding Updated Recommendations for COVID-19 Vaccine Use

04-18-2023-FDA-Authorizes-Changes-to-Bivalent-mRNA-COVID-19-Vaccines

Monovalent COVID-19 vaccines no longer authorized for use

3-24-2023-Xylazine-Update-for-Healthcare-Providers

Xylazine Alert for Health Professionals

03-10-2023-Local-Guidance-Announcement-Settings-at-High-Risk-of-COVID-19-Transmission

New local guidance summarizes requirements, recommendations and best practices for settings at high risk for transmission of COVID-19.

02-28-2023 SLO County Pharmacies to Be Offered Health Education Materials from Public Health

Public Health staff will be distributing flyers about immunizations and COVID-19 treatment to pharmacies in early March.

02-24-2023-Increase-in-Extensively-Drug-Resistant-Shigellosis-in-the-United-States

CDC Health Alert: Increase in Extensively Drug-Resistant Shigellosis in the United States

02-15-2023-COCA-Call-Evaluating-and-Supporting-Children-and-Adolescents-Presenting-with-Post-COVID-C

Upcoming CDC COCA Call: Evaluating and Supporting Children and Adolescents Presenting with Post-COVID Conditions

02-07-2023-Important-COVID-19-Therapeutics-Updates-Resources

Updates and resources to help reduce barriers to timely prescribing and dispensing of COVID-19 treatment.

01-27-2023-Legionella-Request-to-Collect-Samples

Request to Collect Clinical Samples to Aid Local Investigation of Legionella

01-24-2023-Artificial-Tears-Product-Linked-to-Multistate-Cluster-of-VIM-producing-Carbapenem-resista

Artificial Tears Product Linked to Multistate Cluster of VIM-producing Carbapenem-resistant Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Infections

01-20-2023-COVID-19-Community-Testing-Sites-Closing_notice-to-LTC-facilities

With the SLO County community testing sites closing, here are other options for testing and treatment for staff of long-term care facilities.

01-20-2023-COVID-19-Community-Testing-Sites-Closing_notice-to-HCPs

The COVID-19 Community Testing Sites to Close January 20, 2023 (notice to health care providers)

12-27-2022-Increase-in-Pediatric-Invasive-Group-A-Streptococcal-Infections

Increase in Pediatric Invasive Group A Streptococcal Infections (CDC Health Alert)

12-21-2022-Important-Updates-on-COVID-19-Therapeutics-for-Treatment-and-Prevention_HAN_Rx-Guide

CDC—Important Updates on COVID-19 Therapeutics for Treatment and Prevention

12-16-2022-Antiviral-Treatment-of-Influenza-CDC-Guidance

Interim Guidance for Clinicians to Prioritize Antiviral Treatment of Influenza in the Setting of Reduced Availability of Oseltamivir

12-07-2022-Reminder-to-Lower-Barriers-to-Prescribing-COVID-19-Therapeutics-to-Mitigate-Impact-of-COV

Updates from CDPH—Reminder to Lower Barriers to Prescribing COVID-19 Therapeutics to Mitigate Impact of COVID-19

12-05-2022-Prescribing-Pediatric-Patients-Nicotine-Replacement-Therapy-(NRT)

Prescribing Pediatric Patients Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT)

12-05-2022-Upcoming-CDC-COCA-call-on-MIS-C

Upcoming CDC COCA call: Updates on Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C)—Epidemiology, Case Definition, and Prevention

12-01-2022-Bebtelovimab-No-Longer-Authorized

Bebtelovimab No Longer Authorized for Use in the United States—Paxlovid remains first-line treatment option for COVID-19

11-22-2022-Reminder-for-Intrepreting-Valley-Fever-Test-Results

Reminder for Interpreting Valley Fever Test Results

11-17-2022-Updated-CDPH-Guidance-Amid-Ebola-Virus-Disease-Outbreak-in-Central-Uganda

This state guidance speaks to PPE use and other preparedness guidance from frontline health care providers who could possibly encounter patients suspected of Ebola virus disease.

11-15-2022-Health-Advisory_Early-RSV-and-Seasonal-Influenza-Activity

Early RSV and Seasonal Influenza Activity

11-08-2022-Update-on-Ebola-Outbreak-in-Uganda-Preparedness-Webinar-for-CA-Frontline-HC

CDC Update on Ebola Outbreak in Uganda and State Webinar on Preparedness for Frontline Healthcare Facilities

11-07-2022-Increased-Respiratory-Virus-Activity,-Especially-Among-Children_advisory

Increased Respiratory Virus Activity, Especially Among Children, Early in the 2022-2023 Fall and Winter

11-04-2022-BQ-Variants-and-Treatment-Recommendations

COVID-19 Treatment Update: Impact of Current Variants

11-03-2022-First-Cases-of-Avian-Influenza-in-SLO-County_Guidance-for-Veterinarians

First Cases of Avian Influenza in SLO County: Guidance for Veterinarians

10-31-2022-Novavax-Boosters-Now-Available-at-Public-Health

Novavax COVID-19 Boosters Now Available at Public Health Department

10-25-2022-First-Confirmed-Case-of-Avian-Influenza-in-SLO-County

First Case of Avian Influenza in SLO County. Reminders for clinicians.

10-21-2022-Travel-associated-Multidrug-Resistant-Strain-of-Salmonella_advisory

Travel-associated Multidrug-Resistant Strain of Salmonella

10-19-2022-Updated-COVID-19-Boosters-Now-Authorized-for-Children-Ages-5–11

Updated bivalent boosters replace original monovalent boosters

10-14-2022-Best-Practices-Amid-Outbreak-of-Ebola-virus-disease-(Sudan-ebolavirus)-in-Central-Uganda

Best Practices Amid Outbreak of Ebola virus disease (Sudan ebolavirus) in Central Uganda

10-07-2022-Expanded-groups-eligible-for-PrEP-MPX-vaccination

Expanded Groups Eligible for PrEP MPX Vaccination

10-06-2022-Updates-to-RSV-guidance-for-the-2022-2023-RSV-season_advisory

Updates to RSV Guidance for the 2022-2023 RSV Season

09-30-2022-Severe-Manifestations-of-MPX-among-People-who-are-Immunocompromised-Due-to-HIV-or-Other-C

Severe Manifestations of MPX among People who are Immunocompromised Due to HIV or Other Conditions

09-30-2022-Flu-Shot-Recommended-during-Prenatal-Care-Ahead-of-Flu-Season

Flu Shot Recommended during Prenatal Care Ahead of Flu Season

09-16-2022-State-Requests-Providers-and-Public-Health-be-Vigilant-for-Acute-Flaccid-Myelitis

State Requests Providers and Public Health be Vigilant for Acute Flaccid Myelitis

09-16-2022-Updates-to-State’s-COVID-19-Testing-Requirements

Updates to State’s COVID-19 Testing Requirements

09-14-2022-CDPH-MPX-Guidance-Updates

Updated State Guidance and Resources for Providers Regarding MPX from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH)

09-14-2022-Mandatory-Flu-Vaccination-or-Mask-for-Health-Care-Workers

Mandatory Influenza Vaccination of Health Care Workers in San Luis Obispo County

09-06-2022-Updated-COVID-19-Boosters-Flu-Vaccines-Strongly-Recommended

This advisory shares information about the updated COVID-19 boosters as well as options for vaccine support.

08-25-2022-Submit-MPX-Specimens-from-Pediatric-Patients-to-Public-Health

This advisory provides guidance on how to work with Public Health to test pediatric patients for Monkeypox (MPX).

08-25-22-Clinician-Update-PFAS

The advisory provides information to help providers respond to patient questions regarding PFAS.

08-19-2022-Jynneos-Preliminary-Clinics

This advisory updates providers on when to refer patients to Public Health regarding monkeypox (MPX).

08-18-2022-Novavax-Available-at-Public-Health

Advisory sharing information with providers about Novavax: the recently approved COVID-19 vaccine.

08-15-2022-Monkeypox-Local-Updates-and-Testing

Provider advisory sharing updates about monkeypox in SLO County.

08-01-2022-Monkeypox-CDC-Updates_Advisory

This advisory contains health alerts from the CDC regarding monkeypox testing, treatment, and considerations for providers regarding special groups, such as people living with HIV, people who are pregnant, and children.

07-27-2022-Paso-Robles-Public-Health-Clinic-New-Location-v2

This advisory updates providers on the new Paso Robles Public Health Clinic location, and other updates.

07-26-2022-Monkeypox-Testing-Updates_advisory

This advisory provides updates about laboratory testing for monkeypox.

07-26-2022-Novavax-CDC-COCA-call

Upcoming CDC COCA call to share best practices for the newest COVID-19 vaccine: Novavax.

06-29-2022-CDPH-Monkeypox-Update_advisory

Advisory from CA Public Health with updated guidance for monitoring Monkeypox virus.

06-21-22-Provider-Advisory-Vaccine-for-Children-Under-Five

This advisory announces the authorization of COVID-19 vaccines for children as young as 6 months of age.

06-13-2022-Upcoming-Call-with-CDC-for-Clinicians-about-COVID-19-Treatment

This advisory shares news of a COCA call occurring on June 16 at 11:00AM – 12:00PM PST.

06-02-2022-COVID-19-Testing-Support

This advisory shares guidance on COVID-19 testing as Public Health transitions away from providing outbreak testing on June 16th, 2022.

05-27-2022-Monkeypox-Update_advisory

This advisory provides updates on monkeypox for health care providers from a CDPH health alert.

05-24-2022-COVID-19-Booster-Doses-for-Ages-5-_advisory

Recent updates on COVID-19 booster doses.

05-24-2022-COVID-19-Rebound-After-Paxlovid-Treatment_advisory

This advisory notes recent cases of COVID-19 rebound where symptoms have reoccurred following recovery.

05-20-2022-Monkeypox-Virus-Infection-CDC-Update-and-Recommendations-for-Clinicians

Clinicians are advised to be alert for the characteristic rash of monkeypox virus infection following the confirmation by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that a person in Massachusetts has tested positive for the virus. Clinicians should report any suspected cases to Public Health.

05-19-2022-Influenza-Cases-Increasing—Guidance-on-Vaccination,-Testing-and-Treatment-Amid-COVID-19

High-risk persons with influenza-like-illness should be tested for both Influenza and COVID-19. This includes individuals living in high-risk congregate settings (long term care, corrections, and homeless shelters).

05-04-2022-Avian-Influenza

Clinicians are advised to be alert for suspected cases of avian influenza A (H5N1) following the confirmation by the CDC that a person has tested positive for the virus, the first confirmed human case in the U.S.

04-26-2022-Updated-Quarantine-Guidance-for-Corrections-Facilities

New SLO County Isolation and Quarantine Orders Align with the State, Allowing Residents in Correctional Facilities a Reduced Quarantine.

04-26-2022-Updated-Quarantine-Guidance-for-Residential-Care

New SLO County Isolation and Quarantine Orders Align with the State, Allowing Residents of Residential Care Facilities a Reduced Quarantine.

04-22-2022-Acute-Hepatitis-in-Children-merged

Alert to provider to test and report cases of hepatitis in children caused by adenovirus infection.

04-05-2022-COVID-19-Update-Test-to-Treat,-BA-2-Therapeutics

Updates on the BA.2 strain of Omicron, therapeutics, and the launch of local Test to Treat services.

03-30-2022-COVID-19-Second-Booster-Doses-Ages-50

Second booster doses of COVID-19 vaccine are now available for eligible groups.

03-30-2022-BA-2-Medications-Update

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services called for a pause on the use of Sotrovimab based on data showing that the BA.2 sublineage of the Omicron variant now accounts for more than 50% of sequenced recent COVID-19 samples.

03-17-2022 BA.2 & Medications Update

This provider advisory covers clinical indications for COVID-19 treatment now that the BA.2 sublineage of the Omicron variant has reached 36% of SLO County's active COVID-19 cases.

03-03-2022 Prescribing Paxlovid (COVID-19 Treatment) Updates and FAQ

This provider advisory covers the eligibility, contraindications, and other important information about the COVID-19 treatment, Paxlovid.

02-25-2022 New Contact for Long-Term Care Facilities

New Contact for Long-Term Care Facilities

02-25-2022 COVID-19 Update: Second Dose of Evusheld for Immunocompromised Patients

COVID-19 Update: Second Dose of Evusheld for Immunocompromised Patients

02-22-2022 COVID-19 Vaccination Updates for Immunocompromised Individuals

COVID-19 Vaccination Updates for Immunocompromised Individuals

02-18-2022 COVID-19 Treatment Update: Paxlovid Oral Antiviral Now Available to Tier 3 in SLO County

02-18-2022 COVID-19 Treatment Update: Paxlovid Oral Antiviral Now Available to Tier 3 in SLO County

02-18-2022 Cronobacter sakazakii Infections Linked to Powdered Infant Formula

Cronobacter sakazakii Infections Linked to Powdered Infant Formula

02-16-2022 New Guidance Revises Mandatory COVID-19 Reporting

Updated Timeframes for Reporting COVID-19 Cases, Hospitalizations, and Deaths

02-08-2022 COVID-19 Treatments_CDPH and Pharmacy Update

Update on available COVID-19 therapies in SLO County as B.1.1.529 (Omicron) becomes the dominant variant in CA.

02-03-2022 Access to COVID-19 Therapies in SLO County

Update on the local supply and referral processes for Paxlovid and Evusheld, as well as an update from CDPH on bamlanivimab/etesevimab and casirivimab/imdevimab (REGEN-COV).

01-27-2022 Paxlovid Pharmacy Update

Guidance for filling Paxlovid™ prescriptions in SLO County according to NIH patient prioritization

12-23-2021-Provider-Advisory-Paxlovid

Notification that Paxlovid™ has received emergency use authorization (EUA) for treating individuals with mild to moderate symptomatic COVID-19 who are at high risk for progression to severe disease.

12-17-2021 Provider Advisory Evusheld

Notice that Evusheld™ has received an EUA for pre-exposure prophylaxis.

12-10-2021-Act-Ahead-of-Influenza-Season

Recommendations for healthcare providers as detection of influenza A(H3N2) viruses increases.

11-24-2021-Legionnaires’-Disease

Notification of four cases of Legionnaires’ disease among residents of the city of San Luis Obispo.

11-05-21-Advisory-Children-5–11-Pfizer-Authorized

Notification that the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine has received Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for children ages 5–11 by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), and Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup

10-28-2021-Booster-Guidance,-Pfizer,-Moderna,-J-J

Notification that the Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson (J&J) vaccines have received Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) as boosters.

10-28-2021-Provider-Advisory-Monoclonal-Antibody-Update

Access to monoclonal antibody therapy has expanded in San Luis Obispo County and health care providers may refer eligible patients for this treatment from local providers.

10-26-2021-Follow-IZ-Schedule-to-Keep-Kids-in-School

Notice that school required vaccinations are increasingly not being met, leaving unvaccinated or under-vaccinated children susceptible to preventable illness.

10-20-2021-Flu-Testing-and-Reporting-Provider-Advisory

Diagnostic testing and reporting recommendations for the 2021–2022 influenza season.

10-07-2021-Clarification-Mandatory-Flu-Vaccination-or-Mask-for-HCW

Clarification on influenza vaccine policy for healthcare workers.

10-06-2021-Mandatory-Flu-Vaccination-or-Mask-for-HCW

Requirement for influenza vaccine or mask for healthcare workers.

10-05-2021-COVID-19-Vaccine-and-Pregnancy

Recommendation for urgent action to increase COVID-19 vaccination among those who are pregnant, recently pregnant (including those who are breastfeeding), and those who may become pregnant in the future.

10-05-2021-Influenza-and-RSV-Activity-and-Guidance

Update on influenza and RSV activity in and provided guidance for clinicians regarding testing, vaccination, and opportunities to prevent the spread of disease.

08-23-2021-Provider-Advisory-Monoclonal-Antibody-Appeal

Notice of supply of REGEN-COV™ (casirivmab and imdevimab) that is available to all medical providers in SLO County at no cost to the provider.

08-20-2021 Provider Advisory RSV

Off-Season Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)

8-19-21 Interim COVID-19 Guidance for K-12 Sports Extracurricular

Updated Interim COVID-19 Guidance for San Luis Obispo County K-12 Sports and Extracurricular activities

07-06-2021 Provider Advisory Lead tests

Recall of Certain LeadCare® Blood Lead Test Products

06-17-2021 Provider Advisory Congenital Syphilis

Clinical Consultation for Suspected or Confirmed Congenital Syphilis

06-03-2021 Provider Advisory Medical Exemptions

New Process for Issuing Medical Exemptions for Childcare and School Immunizations in California

06-03-2021 Provider Advisory Medical Exemptions

New Process for Issuing Medical Exemptions for Childcare and School Immunizations in California

4-27-21 Child Care Facility Notification - Invalid Vaccine Exemptions

Some Vaccine Medical Exemptions Not Valid as of September 2021

4-27-21 School Notification - Invalid Vaccine Exemptions

Some Medical Exemptions for School Immunizations Not Valid for Fall 2021

5-24-21 Home Vaccine Administration

COVID-19 Vaccine Update: Public Health Now Accepting Referrals to Vaccinate Homebound Individuals

5-22-21 Provider Advisory myCAvax enrollment-webinars

COVID-19 Vaccine Update: CDPH Hosts myCAvax Enrollment Training

Evaluation for Resumption of Physical Activity

Evaluation for Resumption of Physical Activity/Sport Activity for Child/Adolescent with COVID-19

5-22-21-Pediatric-Webinar-for-Vaccinating-Adolescents

COVID-19 Vaccine Update: Webinar for Pediatric Care Providers on Vaccinating Adolescents

04-22-2021 Provider Advisory MyTurn

SLO County Residents Can Now Schedule COVID-19 Vaccine with My Turn Public Health Department transitions from appointment registry to State’s My Turn system

04-12-2021-Provider-Advisory-Return-to-Play

COVID-19 and Youth Sports: Returning to Play after Infection

04-08-2021-Provider-Advisory-COVID-19-Vaccine-Eligibility-16

COVID-19 Vaccine Update: Eligibility Expands to Residents Age 16 and Older

04-01-2021-Provider-Advisory-Non-viral-Hepatitis

Cases of Acute Non-Viral Hepatitis in Children Linked to “Real Water” Product

03-31-2021 Provider Advisory 30

COVID-19 Vaccine Update: Eligibility Expands to Residents Age 30 and Older

03-22-2021-Provider-Advisory_50

COVID-19 Vaccine Update: Vaccine Available for Residents Age 50 and Older

03-22-2021-Provider-Advisory-Bamlanivimab

CDPH Directs Facilities to Stop Administration of Bamlanivimab Monotherapy in California

03-09-2021-Mass-Comms-Cauris-sent

Active Surveillance for Candida auris among Patients with Prolonged Admissions

03-08-2021-Provider-Advisory-BinaxNOW

Expiration Date of BinaxNOW™ Antigen Test Extended by 3 Months

03-05-2021-Provider-Advisory-Ebola

Screening of Symptomatic Persons for Travel History due to Ebola Outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Guinea

02-10-2021-Provider-Advisory-Vaccine-Update-65

COVID-19 Vaccine Update: Vaccine Available for Residents 65 and Older

01-19-2021-Vaccine-Update-for-Health-Care-Providers

COVID-19 Vaccine Update: Answering Patient Questions about Vaccine in SLO County

9-21-2023-Mandatory-Flu-and-COVID-19-Vaccination-or-Mask-for-HCW

Mandatory Influenza and COVID-19 Vaccination of Health Care Workers in San Luis Obispo County

01-15-2021-Provider-Advisory_75

COVID-19 Vaccine Update: Vaccine Available for Residents 75 and Over Starting Monday, Jan. 18

01-12-2021-Veterinarians

COVID-19 Vaccine Not Currently Available for Veterinarians in SLO County

01-11-21-COVID-19-Vaccination-and-TB-Testing

Summary of CDC Division of TB Elimination recommendations to HCPs regarding COVID-19 mRNA vaccination and tests used for tuberculosis (TB) infection.

01-11-21-COVID-19-Vaccination-and-TB-Testing

COVID-19 mRNA Vaccination and TB Testing

01-08-21-Updated-Gonorrhea-Treatment-Recommendations

Updated treatment guidance based on emerging antimicrobial resistance.

12-28-2020-Vaccine-Sign-up-Expanded

COVID-19 Vaccine Available for High-Risk Health Care and Community Health Workers Register for Appointment to Get Vaccine

12-22-2020-Vaccine-Sign-up

COVID-19 Vaccine Available for High-Risk Health Care and Community Health Workers Register for Appointment to Get Vaccine

12-9-2020-Updated-Quarantine-Guidance

Update: COVID-19 Quarantine Guidelines

County-of-SLO-Thanksgiving-Guidance

Recommended Activities for a Safe Thanksgiving (Guidance)

11-17-2020-Care-Facilities-Holidays-and-Travel

COVID-19 Infection Control Recommendations for Holiday Celebrations and Travel

10-01-20-COVID19-Provider-Advisory-Mandatory-Reporting-of-Lab-Tests

Clinicians and Laboratories Must Continue to Report Positive COVID-19 Laboratory Tests to County of San Luis Obispo Public Health Department

9-30-2020-Mandatory-Flu-Vaccination-or-Mask-for-HCW

Order for all health care workers to receive the annual influenza vaccine OR sign a written declination and wear a mask while on duty during the flu season.

09-21-20-Report-POC-Testing

Report ALL Results from SARS-CoV-2 Point-of-Care Tests

09-18-20-COVID-19-and-Flu-Testing

Test Symptomatic Patients for Both COVID-19 and Influenza

08-20-20-Provider-Advisory-RCFEs

Use of Personal Protective Equipment in Residential Care Facilities (ARF and RCFE)

07-01-2020-Immediate-Reporting-of-COVID-Positive

IMMEDIATE Reporting of Laboratory-Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 Required

06-23-2020-Provider-Advisory-Master-List-for-COVID-19-Questions-and-Cover-Letter

From the Department of Homeland Security: Master-List-for-COVID-19-Questions

05-03-2020-Provider-Advisory-Remdesivir

05-03-20 Provider Advisory FDA EUA Remdesivir

05-03-2020-Provider-Advisory-Visitor-Limitations

Provider Advisory Visitor Limitations Guidance from CDPH

05-01-2020-Provider-Advisory-Discharging-Hospitalized-Patients

Provider Advisory CDC Guidance for discharging hospitalized patients testing positive for COVID-19

05-15-2020-Provider-Advisory-Multisystem-Inflammatory-Syndrome-in-Children-(MIS-C)-Associated-with-C

Provider Advisory MIS-C associated with COVID-19

04-30-2020-Provider-Advisory-Utility-of-COVID-19-Serologic-Testing

Provider Advisory regarding the Utility of COVID-19 Serologic Testing

04-21-2020-Provider-Advisory-AFL-Non-Congregate-sheltering-for-California-Healthcare-Workers-Program

All Facilities Letter (AFL): Non-Congregate Sheltering for California Healthcare Workers Program which provides hotel rooms to frontline healthcare workers who are exposed to or test positive for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

04-14-2020-Provider-Advisory-Hospital-Discharge-Reporting-Process-of-Confirmed-COVID-19-Patients

Hospital Discharge Reporting Process of Confirmed COVID-19 Patients

04-02-2020-Provider-Advisory-COVID19-Presentation-and-testing

Updated Guidance Regarding COVID-19 Testing and Clinical Presentation

04-30-2020-Provider-Advisory-Resuming-Deferred-and-Preventive-Care

Provider Advisory Resuming Deferred and Preventive Care

02-27-2020-COVID19-Provider-Notice

Previous CDC testing criteria for COVID-19. (2/27/20)

04-04-2020-Provider-Advisory-Optimize-PPE-Supply

Strategies to Optimize the Supply of PPE and Equipment

02-04-2020 Flowchart-identify-assess-2019 nCoV

Previous CDC testing criteria for COVID-19 (flowchart). (2/04/20)

06-05-2020-Provider-Advisory-Outbreak-of-COVID-19-at-a-Skilled-Nursing-Facility-in-Santa-Maria

Provider Advisory Outbreak of COVID-19 at a Skilled Nursing Facility in Santa Maria RCFEs

03-31-2020-Provider-Advisory-criteria-for-return-to-work-for-healthcare-personnel

3-31-2020: Provider Alert Guidance from CDC Criteria for Return to Work for Healthcare Personnel with Confirmed or Suspected COVID-19

03-23-2020-Provider-Advisory-Discontinuation-of-Home-Isolation-Plus-Attachment

03-23-20 Provider Advisory Discontinuation of Home Isolation

03-23-2020-Audio-Briefing-Regarding-COVID-19-Now-Available-To-Providers

Audio Briefing Regarding COVID-19 Now Available To Providers

03-23-2020-CDC-Interim-Guidance_-Disposition-of-Non-Hospitalized-Patients-with-COVID-19-_-CDC

Guidance from the CDC for healthcare providers on the decision to discontinue home isolation. Options include both a non-test-based and test-based strategy. (3/23/20)

03-17-2020-Provider-Advisory-COVID19-Limiting-tests

Latest testing criteria for the Public Health Lab. Limits COVID-19 testing to symptomatic close contacts of confirmed cases as well as hospital inpatients who meet clinical criteria for testing. Physicians may still use commercial labs (WestPac Labs, Quest Diagnostics, LabCorp, Pacific Diagnostic Laboratories) for other COVID-19 testing. (3/17/20)

03-05-2020-COVID19-Testing-Provider-Advisory

Notice that Public Health Lab validating its test kit for COVID-19 and would begin testing shortly. (3/05/20)

03-10-2020 Provider-Notice-Clinician-Outreach-and-Communication-Activity-(COCA)

Notice of CDC teleconference regarding COVID-19 and impacts on pregnant women and children. (3/10/20)

03-13-2020-COVID19-Healthcare-Worker-with-Potential-Exposure

Infection prevention and control recommendations for healthcare providers caring for patients with suspected or confirmed COVID-19. Includes guidance on PPE and what to do after a potential exposure. (3/13/20)

03-15-2020-Provider-Advisory-COVID19-Lab-Results

Information for providers on obtaining their COVID-19 testing results from the Public Health Lab. (3/15/20)

03-13-2020-nCoVUpdatedProviderNotice-Out-Patient-testing

Provider guidelines for COVID-19 screening, referral and specimen collection (OUT-PATIENT). (3/13/20)

03-13-2020-nCoVUpdatedProviderNotice-In-Patient-Testing

Provider guidelines for COVID-19 screening, referral and specimen collection (IN-PATIENT). (3/13/20)

03-11-2020-Novel-COVID19-Testing-Referral-Provider-Notice

Previous COVID-19 testing referral process for Public Health Lab. (3/11/20)

03-06-2020-COVID19-Provider-Advisory-Mandatory-Reporting-of-Lab-Tests

Requirement for clinicians to report positive COVID-19 test results immediately by calling (805) 781-5500 and completing CMR Form A. (3/06/20)

02-04-2020-Provider-Testing-2019-nCoV

Previous CDC testing criteria for COVID-19. (2/04/20)

01-23-2020-AFL-20-09

COVID-19 health update and interim guidance from CDPH. (1/23/20)

12-09-2019-ACEs-ProviderTraining

12-09-2019 Forwarded to family practice, pediatrics, and OB/Gyn providers CA DHCS notice of ACEs initiative and training

10-21-2019-Lead-Poisoning-Prevention-and-Testing

09-12-2019-Mandatory-Flu-Vaccination-or-Mask-for-HCW

Order for all health care workers to receive the annual influenza vaccine OR sign a written declination and wear a mask while on duty during the flu season.

08-20-2019-Severe-Pulmonary-Disease-Associated-with-Vaping

Severe Pulmonary Disease Associated with Vaping: Be Alert for Illness and Report Suspected Cases

07-01-2019 Pertussis Testing

Pertussis: Be Alert for Illness and Report Suspect Cases. Gather specimens for PCR, not serology.

06-07-2019-Hepatitis-A-Provider-Advisory

Hepatitis A: Be Alert for Illness and Contact Public Health Dept with Suspect Cases

04-22-2019-Pertusssis-Provider-Advisory

Pertussis: Reminder to Immunize Pregnant Women

04-19-2019-Measles-Identification-and-Infection-Control-Provider-Advisory

Measles: Recommendations for Case Identification and Infection Control

04-01-2019-Measles-Provider-Notice

Measles: Be Alert for Illness and Contact Public Health Department with Suspect Cases

01-16-2019-Travel-Advisory-Provider-Notice

Notice regarding cases of surgical site infections caused by VIM-producing carbapenem-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa (VIM-CRPA) among U.S. residents who underwent invasive medical procedures in Tijuana, Mexico.

01-09-2019-Shingrix-Provider-Notice

Management of the Shortage of Shingrix Vaccine

11-6-2018-Pertussis

Pertussis: Be Alert for Illness and Contact Public Health Department with Suspect Cases

10-16-2018-Accute-Flaccid-Myelitis-Provider-Notice

10-02-2018-Flu-FAQs-for-Health-Care-Providers-pdf

09-24-2018-Flu-Reporting-and-Testing-Provider-Advisory

9-18_PrEP_Provider_Update

8-20-2018_Hospitals-and-Clinics-Flu-Vaccination

8-20-2018_First-Responders-Flu-Vaccination

08-03-2018-Provider-Advisory-Influenza-Reporting-and-Testing

7-26-2018-Pesticide-Illness-Provider-Advisory

Ebola-Virus-Disease-Health-Alert

5-5-2018-Measles-Provider-Alert

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Wound-Botulism-Provider-Advisory-5-2-2018

1-5-2018-Influenza-Provider-Notice

1-5-2018-Tamiflu-Notice-to-Pharmacists

Influenza_H3N2

Notice from CDC

Flu-FAQs-for-Healthcare-Providers-Dec-2017

CDPH-HAVProviderGuidanceUpdate

10-03-2017-Flu-Reporting-and-Testing-Provider-Advisory

Influenza_Vaccination_Letter_for_HCW_2017

CDPH-HAV-PEP-CAHAN_July-20-2017

5-16-2017-Botulism-Outbreak-in-Sacramento-County

5-9-17-PH-Dept-lab-specimens-referral

Ensuring-Accurate-Diagnosis-of-IMD_March-2017

Notice from CDPH

SLO-Opioid-Safety-Coalition_Phyisician-Letter_Mar-2017

2-15-17-Vaccines-for-Pre-Teen-Patients

1-10-17-Prov-Alert-Measles-Patient

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