Archive for July 2, 2021
Illinois Governor Pritzker Issues Monkeypox Virus Public Health Emergency Declaration to Coordinate Statewide Response
Monday, August 01, 2022: CHICAGO—Governor Pritzker issued a proclamation today declaring the monkeypox virus a public health emergency and declaring the state of Illinois a disaster area regarding the disease. The declaration, which applies to the entire state, will allow the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) to utilize resources for coordinating logistics across state…
Read MoreCDC releases letter for health care professionals on addressing pain control in persons with monkeypox.
As the 2022 monkeypox outbreak continues to accelerate, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently released a “Dear Colleague Letter” for health care providers and care team members highlighting the importance of addressing pain control in persons with monkeypox. To view the letter (PDF) click here or view below.
Read MoreHHS Adult and Adolescent Opportunistic Infections Guidelines Updated
The following two sections of the Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Opportunistic Infections in Adults and Adolescents with HIV have been updated: Candidiasis (Mucocutaneous): The Panel updated the text, treatment, pregnancy considerations, references, and treatment table and made the following key changes: • Added important new information on spontaneous abortion in pregnant women after any exposure…
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