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Infectious Disease Resources

DOH Provides ACFs with Guidance on Preventing Legionnaires' Disease

DAL provides resources and guidance to implement prevention practices.

18 days ago

Infectious Disease Resources

DOH Circulates CDC Health Alert Regarding Marburg Virus Disease

While there are no known cases in the country, the guidance provides information for awareness, particularly for those who traveled to or from Rwanda.

1 month ago

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State Issues Influenza and RSV Surveillance and Reporting Requirements for 2024-25

All health care provider settings should review for proper compliance.

2 months ago

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It's Time to Prepare for the 2024-2025 Respiratory Season

To assist in preparing for the forthcoming fall and winter virus season, DOH is encouraging long-term care providers to visit the CDC's Vaccines and Immunizations webpage.

4 months ago

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DOH Issues Advisory Regarding Influenza Testing of Patients with Severe Respiratory Illness

Nursing home members encouraged to review advisory.

4 months ago

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DOH Advisory: Influenza Testing among Persons with Severe Respiratory Illness During Periods of Low Influenza Virus Circulation
4 months ago

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DOH Advisory: Scabies in Healthcare Settings
5 months ago

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CDC Recommends Updated 2024-2025 COVID-19 and Flu Vaccines for Fall/Winter Virus Season

The CDC recommends that everyone ages 6 months and older receive an updated 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine and an updated 2024-2025 flu vaccine to protect against the potentially serious outcomes of COVID-19 and flu this fall and winter.

5 months ago

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Upcoming CDC Webinars on Enhanced Barrier Precautions and COVID-19 Vaccine Payment

Nursing home members are encouraged to participate in the CDC’s enhanced barrier precautions townhall on May 22nd and vaccine payment webinar on May 30th.

7 months ago

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DOH Advisory: DOH Commissioner Declares Influenza No Longer Prevalent in the State
7 months ago

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Register for Upcoming DOH Immunization Webinar

The DOH Division of Vaccine Excellence is hosting an immunization webinar titled "What's New with the Flu? COVID and RSV too!" on Oct. 28th.

1 month ago

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DOH Advisory: Marburg Virus Disease Outbreak in the Republic of Rwanda
2 months ago

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DOH DAL on Availability of Recommended Seasonal Vaccines
2 months ago

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DOH Advisory: Recall of Certain Boar's Head Deli Meat
4 months ago

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Nursing Homes: Oppose Extension and Expansion of NHSN Reporting

Comments on the CMS proposed regulation to make NHSN reporting permanent and expand the scope of data collection are due by Aug. 26, 2024.

4 months ago

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DOH Issues Advisory on Scabies in Western NY Healthcare Settings

The advisory recommends maintaining a heightened index of suspicion for scabies in individuals presenting with an undiagnosed skin rash, even if characteristic signs or symptoms of scabies are absent.

4 months ago

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CDC Updates RSV Vaccine Recommendations for Adults 60+

The CDC recommends that all adults aged 75 and older, as well as adults aged 60-74 who are at increased risk of severe RSV due to certain chronic medical conditions or who live in nursing homes, receive the RSV vaccine.

5 months ago

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CMS Issues Updated Enhanced Barrier Precautions FAQs

Nursing home members advised to review updated FAQs.

6 months ago

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Influenza Declared No Longer Prevalent in the State

With the Health Commissioner’s declaration, the requirement that certain personnel unvaccinated for the current influenza season wear a surgical or procedure mask while in areas where patients or residents may be present is no longer in effect.

7 months ago

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CMS Requires Enhanced Barrier Precautions in Nursing Homes

New QSO-24-08-NH incorporates Enhanced Barrier Precautions into infection control procedures for MDROs, aligning with nationally accepted standards.

8 months ago
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