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Guidance on Public Health Reporting Within 24 Hours of Suspected and Confirmed Measles Cases
Pennsylvania Code Chapter 27, Communicable and Noncommunicable Diseases, Section § 27.21a requires health care practitioners and health care facilities in Pennsylvania to report confirmed or suspected communicable diseases to public health authorities within 24 hours.Nov 10, 2026 -
Extended Use of Penicillin G Benzathine (Bicillin L-A) - Recommending Limiting Doses to Treating Pregnant Women
Medical providers should continue to prioritize the use of Bicillin L-A for women who are diagnosed with or suspected of having syphilis and who are pregnant.Nov 5, 2026 -
Burkholderia Cepacia Complex Infection Following Certain Ultrasound-Guided Procedures
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is investigating a cluster of Burkholderia cepacia complex (Bcc) urinary tract and bloodstream infections following transrectal ultrasound-guided prostate biopsies performed at multiple urology clinics during July − September 2026.Oct 22, 2026 -
Guidance for Measles in Pregnancy and Congenital Measles
Due to the ongoing measles outbreak, there is an increase in measles cases during pregnancy, along with rising concerns about congenital measles, which has been identified for the first time in decades.Oct 20, 2026
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