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

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