LAC DPH Health Advisory: Addressing Low COVID-19 Vaccination Rates in Children 5-11 Years of Age January 28, 2022 Key Messages The CDC, the American Academy of Family Physicians, and the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend that all children ages 5 years and ... Read More
LAC DPH Health Alert: Outbreaks of Flea-Borne Typhus December 3, 2021 Key Messages An increased number of flea-borne typhus cases have been detected across Los Angeles County, including outbreaks in the ... Read More
CDC Health Advisory: Increasing Seasonal Influenza A (H3N2) Activity, Especially Among Young Adults and in College and University Settings During SARS-CoV-2 Circulation November 29, 2021 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is issuing this Health Alert Network (HAN) Health Advisory about increased influenza A ... Read More
COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Uptake Uneven; Los Angeles County Surpassed 27,000 COVID-19 Deaths November 22, 2021 *Please note*: No new data will be reported on Thanksgiving and a press release will not be issued. While booster ... Read More
CDC HAN: Source Identified and Case Definition Established: Multistate Investigation of Non-travel Associated Burkholderia pseudomallei infections (Melioidosis) in Four Patients November 3, 2021 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have issued an update regarding the multi-state outbreak of non-travel associated Burkholderia ... Read More
Monday Rx: Dr. C Freeman, COVID-19 Update, Halloween and Member Appreciation Event on Nov. 6th October 25, 2021 LACMA’s Past President Dr. C Freeman Bid for CMA President Update San Diego physician Robert E. Wailes, MD, was installed ... Read More
CDC Health Advisory: Guidance for Clinicians Caring for Individuals Recently Evacuated from Afghanistan September 22, 2021 The CDC has issued a Health Advisory asking clinician to be on alert for cases of measles, mumps, leishmaniasis, malaria, and ... Read More
Rapid Increase in Ivermectin Prescriptions and Reports of Severe Illness Associated with Use of Products Containing Ivermectin to Prevent or Treat COVID-19 August 27, 2021 Summary Ivermectin is a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved prescription medication used to treat certain infections caused by internal ... Read More
Monday Rx: Pfizer Vaccine Approval, Provider Reimbursement, Physician Wellness and LACMA Event Updates August 23, 2021 FDA Approves Pfizer Vaccine Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first COVID-19 vaccine. The vaccine has been ... Read More
LACDPH COVID-19 Vaccine Update: Additional mRNA Dose for Immunocompromised Persons & LAC Healthcare Worker Mandate August 16, 2021 Key Messages The CDC recommends an additional mRNA COVID-19 vaccine dose for moderately and severely immunocompromised people after an initial ... Read More
New Case Identified: Multistate Investigation of Non-travel Associated Burkholderia pseudomallei Infections (Melioidosis) August 9, 2021 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a health update today regarding a fatal case of Burkholderia pseudomallei (melioidosis) ... Read More
COVID-19 Update from The Department of Public Health August 4, 2021 COVID-19 Update Los Angeles County is experiencing a rapid increase in COVID-19 cases. In just the past 4 weeks, cases ... Read More