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

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

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

COVID-19 Treatment Resources (All Facilities Letter)

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

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

Health Alert: Severe Cases of Vibrio Infections

New billing process for SART services will begin September 1

Nirsevimab (Beyfortus) now available for pre-order

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

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

Upcoming CDC COCA Call—Clinical Vaccination Guidance for Pregnant People

Global Epidemic Comes to California: Silicosis in Countertop Workers

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

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

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

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).

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 ...

Update on Xylazine in Illicit Fentanyl in the United States

Vaccination Requirements for Expanded Transitional Kindergarten

Update: Death Certificates for COVID-19 Patients

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

COVID-19 Treatment Paxlovid has Received Full FDA Authorization

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

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

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

Monovalent COVID-19 vaccines no longer authorized for use

Xylazine Alert for Health Professionals

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

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

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

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

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

Request to Collect Clinical Samples to Aid Local Investigation of Legionella

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Prescribing Pediatric Patients Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT)

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

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

Reminder for Interpreting Valley Fever Test Results

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.

Early RSV and Seasonal Influenza Activity

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

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

COVID-19 Treatment Update: Impact of Current Variants

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

Novavax COVID-19 Boosters Now Available at Public Health Department

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

Travel-associated Multidrug-Resistant Strain of Salmonella

Updated bivalent boosters replace original monovalent boosters

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

Expanded Groups Eligible for PrEP MPX Vaccination

Updates to RSV Guidance for the 2022-2023 RSV Season

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

Flu Shot Recommended during Prenatal Care Ahead of Flu Season

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

Updates to State’s COVID-19 Testing Requirements

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Provider advisory sharing updates about monkeypox in SLO County.

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.

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

This advisory provides updates about laboratory testing for monkeypox.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Recent updates on COVID-19 booster doses.

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

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.

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).

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

New Contact for Long-Term Care Facilities

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

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

Cronobacter sakazakii Infections Linked to Powdered Infant Formula

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

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

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).

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Clarification on influenza vaccine policy for healthcare workers.

Requirement for influenza vaccine or mask for healthcare workers.

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.

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

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.

Off-Season Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)

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

Recall of Certain LeadCare® Blood Lead Test Products

Clinical Consultation for Suspected or Confirmed Congenital Syphilis

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

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

Some Vaccine Medical Exemptions Not Valid as of September 2021

Some Medical Exemptions for School Immunizations Not Valid for Fall 2021

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

COVID-19 Vaccine Update: CDPH Hosts myCAvax Enrollment Training

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

CDPH Directs Facilities to Stop Administration of Bamlanivimab Monotherapy in California

Active Surveillance for Candida auris among Patients with Prolonged Admissions

Expiration Date of BinaxNOW™ Antigen Test Extended by 3 Months

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

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

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

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

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

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

COVID-19 mRNA Vaccination and TB Testing

Updated treatment guidance based on emerging antimicrobial resistance.

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

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

Update: COVID-19 Quarantine Guidelines

Recommended Activities for a Safe Thanksgiving (Guidance)

COVID-19 Infection Control Recommendations for Holiday Celebrations and Travel

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

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.

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

Test Symptomatic Patients for Both COVID-19 and Influenza

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

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

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

05-03-20 Provider Advisory FDA EUA Remdesivir

Provider Advisory Visitor Limitations Guidance from CDPH

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

Provider Advisory MIS-C associated with COVID-19

Provider Advisory regarding the Utility of COVID-19 Serologic Testing

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)

Hospital Discharge Reporting Process of Confirmed COVID-19 Patients

Updated Guidance Regarding COVID-19 Testing and Clinical Presentation

Provider Advisory Resuming Deferred and Preventive Care

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

Strategies to Optimize the Supply of PPE and Equipment

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

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

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

03-23-20 Provider Advisory Discontinuation of Home Isolation

Audio Briefing Regarding COVID-19 Now Available To Providers

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)

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)

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Pertussis: Reminder to Immunize Pregnant Women

Measles: Recommendations for Case Identification and Infection Control

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

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.

Management of the Shortage of Shingrix Vaccine

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

Notice from CDC

Notice from CDPH