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Public Health Alerts
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Preparedness for the 2026-2027 Respiratory Season
As we enter the 2026-2027 respiratory virus season, the Department of Health (DOH) encourages health care providers to take proactive measures to reduce severe illness, hospitalizations, and deaths from influenza, RSV, COVID-19, and other respiratory pathogens.Sep 24, 2026 -
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
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