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AAP Releases RSV Prevention, COVID Vax Recommendations for Fall
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) issued updated recommendations on the prevention of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and the use of COVID vaccines.Sep 3, 2026 -
Shapiro Administration Launches New School-Level Vaccination Rate Tool
For the first time ever, the Commonwealth is making school-level vaccination data available online through a new interactive tool created by the Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) in partnership with the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE).Aug 5, 2026 -
PA DOH and CDC Report Increase in Domestically Acquired Cyclosporiasis Cases in Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, are notifying clinicians, public health practitioners, and laboratorians of cases of domestically acquired cyclosporiasis in multiple states, including Pennsylvania.Jul 16, 2026
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Suspected Medetomidine Withdrawal Increase Notification - Allegheny County
Since August 21, 139 individuals were admitted to an emergency department in Allegheny County for suspected medetomidine withdrawal symptoms.Sep 14, 2026 -
PA DOH Patient Advocacy Program Advisory: Increased Risk of Withdrawal Symptoms Associated with 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) and Tianeptine
Recent federal scheduling actions are expected to reduce access to synthetic 7-OH and tianeptine for people across Pennsylvania.Sep 11, 2026 -
Voluntary Nationwide Recall Epinephrine Injection
American Regent, Inc. is conducting a nationwide voluntary recall of three lots of Epinephrine Injection, USP 30 mg/ 30 mL (1 mg/mL) multi dose vials to the consumer level.Sep 8, 2026 -
AAP Releases RSV Prevention, COVID Vax Recommendations for Fall
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) issued updated recommendations on the prevention of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and the use of COVID vaccines.Sep 3, 2026 -
FDA Approves Four Updated COVID Shots Targeting XFG Variant
On August 27, 2026, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) approved four updated COVID-19 vaccines for the 2026-2027 season. All four are designed to target the XFG variant.Aug 31, 2026 -
Pennsylvania Department of Health Confirms Two Measles-Associated Deaths
The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) today confirmed two measles-associated deaths in Pennsylvania. Both individuals were unvaccinated. These mark the first deaths related to measles within the Commonwealth in 35 years.Aug 25, 2026 -
Physicians Encouraged to Comment on Federal Vaccine Recommendation Framework
The Pennsylvania Medical Society (PAMED) encourages Pennsylvania physicians to participate in a new federal Request for Information (RFI) concerning vaccine recommendations and shared clinical decision-making.Aug 25, 2026 -
Update to the Recommendations for Catch-Up and Early MMR Vaccination in the Context of Measles Outbreak Activity
Between April and August 21, 2026, the Pennsylvania Health Department (DOH) confirmed 379 measles cases across 28 counties in Pennsylvania.Aug 24, 2026 -
Increased Risk of Withdrawal Symptoms Associated with 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) and Tianeptine After Federal Scheduling
The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) has issued two notices of intent to schedule three 7-hydroxymitragynine-related substances and tianeptine.Aug 19, 2026 -
Risk of Severe Arboviral Disease in Patients Receiving B Cell-Depleting or Modulating Medications
There is a risk of severe arboviral neuroinvasive disease among patients who are receiving B cell-depleting or B cell-modulating medications, particularly anti-CD20 monoclonal antibodies (mAbs).Aug 18, 2026
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