Health Alerts, Advisories & Updates

2024

CDC Health Advisory

Increased Oropouche Virus Activity and Associated Risk to Travelers (8.16.24)

CDC Health Advisory

Increase in Human Parvovirus B19 Activity in the United States (8.13.24)

CDC Health Update

Mpox Caused by Human-to-Human Transmission of Monkeypox Virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo with Spread to Neighboring Countries (8.7.24)

CDC Health Advisory

Disruptions in Availability of Becton Dickinson (BD) BACTEC (TM) Blood Culture Bottles (7.23.24)

Health Update

Update on Emerging Candida auris Infection Cases in Missouri Health Care Facilities (7.8.24)

CDC Health Advisory

Increased Risk of Dengue Virus Infections in the United States (6.25.24)

CDC Health Advisory

Disrupted Access to Prescription Stimulant Medications Could Increase Risk of Injury and Overdose (6.13.24)

CDC Health Advisory

Severe Illness Potentially Associated with Consuming Diamond Shruumz™ Brand Chocolate Bars, Cones, and Gummies (6.12.24)

CDC Health Advisory

Meningococcal Disease Cases Linked to Travel to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA): Ensure Pilgrims are Current on Meningococcal Vaccination (5.20.24)

Health Advisory

Alpha-gal Syndrome: Important Information for Missouri Healthcare and Public Health Professionals (5.14.24)

CDC Health Advisory

Adverse Effects Linked to Counterfeit or Mishandled Botulinum Toxin Injections (4.23.24)

Health Advisory

Health Risks Associated with Hemp-Derived Intoxicating Cannabinoids (4.18.24)

CDC Health Advisory

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Virus: Identification of Human Infection and Recommendations for Investigations and Response (4.5.24)

CDC Health Advisory

Increase in Invasive Serogroup Y Meningococcal Disease in the United States (3.28.24)

CDC Health Advisory

Increase in Global and Domestic Measles Cases and Outbreaks: Ensure Children in the United States and Those Traveling Internationally 6 Months and Older are Current on MMR Vaccination (3.18.24)

Health Advisory

Acinetobacter baumannii Bacteria with Combined NDM and OXA-23 Antibacterial Resistance Genes in Missouri (3.8.24)

Health Update

Update on Syphilis in Missouri (2.27.24)

Health Update

Congenital Syphilis in Missouri (2.27.24)

2023

CDC Health Advisory

Urgent Need to Increase Immunization Coverage for Influenza, COVID-19, and RSV Immunizations and Use of Authorized/Approved Therapeutics in the Setting of Increased Respiratory Disease Activity During the 2023 – 2024 Winter Season (12.14.23)

CDC Health Advisory

Severe and Fatal Confirmed Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever among People with Recent Travel to Tecate, Mexico (12.08.23)

CDC Health Advisory

Mpox Caused by Human-to-Human Transmission of Monkeypox Virus with Geographic Spread in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (12.07.23)

Health Alert

Emerging Candida auris Infection Cases in Missouri Health Care Facilities (12.6.23)

CDC Health Advisory

High Blood Lead Levels in Children Consuming Recalled Cinnamon Applesauce Pouches (11.14.23)

CDC Health Advisory

Limited Availability of Nirsevimab in the United States—Interim CDC Recommendations to Protect Infants from Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) during the 2023–2024 Respiratory Virus Season (10.23.23)

CDC Health Advisory

Increased Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Activity in Parts of the Southeastern United States: New Prevention Tools Available to Protect Patients (9.5.23)

CDC Health Advisory

Severe Vibrio vulnificus Infections in the United States Associated with Warming Coastal Waters (9.1.23)

CDC Health Update

Important Updates on Locally Acquired Malaria Cases Identified in Florida, Texas, and Maryland (8.28.23)

CDC Health Advisory

Wildfire Smoke Exposure Poses Threat to At-Risk Populations (6.30.23)

CDC Health Advisory

Locally Acquired Malaria Cases Identified in the United States (6.26.23)

CDC Health Advisory

Guidance on Measles during the Summer Travel Season (6.21.23)

CDC Health Alert

Important Updates on Outbreak of Fungal Meningitis in U.S. Patients Who Underwent Surgical Procedures under Epidural Anesthesia in Matamoros, Mexico (6.1.23)

CDC Health Advisory

Outbreak of Suspected Fungal Meningitis in U.S. Patients who Underwent Surgical Procedures under Epidural Anesthesia in Matamoros, Mexico (5.17.23)

CDC Health Update

Potential Risk for New Mpox Cases (5.15.23)

Health Alert

Xylazine Involved Fatal Drug Overdoses in MO 2019-2022 (5.11.23)

CDC Health Advisory

Marburg Virus Disease Outbreaks in Equatorial Guinea and Tanzania (4.6.23)

CDC Health Advisory

Measles Exposure at a Large Gathering in Kentucky, February 2023 and Global Measles Outbreaks (3.3.23)

CDC Health Advisory

Increased Chikungunya Virus Activity in Paraguay and Associated Risk to Travelers (3.2.23)

CDC Health Advisory

Increase in Extensively Drug-Resistant Shigellosis in the United States (2.24.23)

CDC Health Advisory

Outbreak of Extensively Drug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa Associated with Artificial Tears (2.1.23)

2022

CDC Health Advisory

Increase in Pediatric Invasive Group A Streptococcal Infections (12.22.22)

CDC Health Update

Important Updates on COVID-19 Therapeutics for Treatment and Prevention (12.20.22)

CDC Health Advisory

Interim Guidance for Clinicians to Prioritize Antiviral Treatment of Influenza in the Setting of Reduced Availability of Oseltamivir (12.14.22)

CDC Health Update

Update on Managing Monkeypox in Patients Receiving Therapeutics (11.1.22)

CDC Health Update

Update on Ebola Virus Disease (Sudan ebolavirus) Outbreak in Central Uganda (11.7.22)

CDC Health Advisory

Increased Respiratory Virus Activity, Especially Among Children, Early in the 2022-2023 Fall and Winter (11.4.22)

Health Advisory

Increased Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Activity in Missouri (11.1.22)

CDC Health Advisory

Outbreak of Ebola virus disease (Sudan ebolavirus) in Central Uganda (10.6.22)

CDC Health Advisory

Severe Manifestations of Monkeypox among People who are Immunocompromised Due to HIV or Other Conditions (9.29.22)

CDC Health Advisory

Severe Respiratory Illnesses Associated with Rhinoviruses and/or Enteroviruses Including EV-D68 – Multistate, 2022 (9.9.22)

Health Update

Update for Clinicians on Missouri Monkeypox Vaccination Plans Outbreak Response Status (9.4.22)

CDC Health Advisory

Variant Influenza Virus Infections: Recommendations for Identification, Treatment, and Prevention for Summer and Fall 2022 (8.30.22)

CDC Health Update

CDC HAN 472 Update for Clinicians on Monkeypox in People with HIV (7.29.22)

CDC Health Update

Update for Clinicians on Testing and Treatment for Monkeypox (7.29.22)

CDC Health Advisory

Melioidosis Locally Endemic in Areas of the Mississippi Gulf Coast after Burkholderia pseudomallei Isolated in Soil and Water and Linked to Two Cases – Mississippi, 2020 and 2022 (7.27.22)

Health Advisory

Recent Reports of Human Parechovirus (PeV) in the United States, 2022 (7.13.22)

Health Update

Update 1: Sustained Increase in Syphilis Cases in Missouri (6.15.22)

Health Alert

Increased Incidence of Congenital Syphilis and Syphilis Among Missouri Women of Childbearing Age (6.15.22)

CDC Health Update

Updated Case-finding Guidance: Monkeypox Outbreak—United States, 2022 (6.14.22)

CDC Health Advisory

COVID-19 Rebound After Paxlovid Treatment (5.24.22)

CDC Health Advisory

Monkeypox Virus Infection in the United States and Other Non-endemic Countries—2022 (5.20.22)

CDC Health Update

Updated Recommendations for Adenovirus Testing and Reporting of Children with Acute Hepatitis of Unknown Etiology (5.11.22)

CDC Health Advisory

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Virus: Recommendations for Human Health Investigations and Response (4.29.22)

CDC Health Advisory

Updated Information on Availability and Use of Treatments for Outpatients with Mild to Moderate COVID-19 Who are at Increased Risk for Severe Outcomes of COVID-19 (4.25.22)

CDC Health Advisory

Recommendations for Adenovirus Testing and Reporting of Children with Acute Hepatitis of Unknown Etiology (4.21.22)

Health Update

Update: Reporting COVID-19 Cases and SARS-CoV-2 Test Results (4.6.22)

2021

CDC Health Advisory

Using Therapeutics to Prevent and Treat COVID-19 (12.31.21)

CDC Health Advisory

Rapid Increase of Omicron Variant Infections in the United States: Management of Healthcare Personnel with SARS-CoV-2 Infection or Exposure (12.24.21)

Health Advisory

Mercury Spills in the St. Louis Area (12.8.21)

CDC Health Advisory

New SARS-CoV-2 Variant of Concern Identified: Omicron (B.1.1.529) Variant (12.1.21)

CDC Health Advisory

Increasing Seasonal Influenza A (H3N2) Activity, Especially Among Young Adults and in College and University Settings, During SARS-CoV-2 Circulation (11.24.21)

CDC Health Update

Update: Expansion of Recall of LeadCare Blood Lead Tests Due to Risk of Falsely Low Results (11.5.21)

CDC Health Update

Source Identified and Case Definition Established: Multistate Investigation of Non-travel Melioidosis (11.3.21)

CDC Health Alert

Source Implicated in Fatal Case in Georgia: Multistate Outbreak of Non-travel Associated Burkholderia pseudomallei Infections (Melioidosis) in Four Patients: Georgia, Kansas, Minnesota, and Texas–2021 (10.22.21)

CDC Health Update

Expansion of Recall of LeadCare Blood Lead Tests Due to Risk of Falsely Low Results (10.14.21)

CDC Health Advisory

COVID-19 Vaccination for Pregnant People to Prevent Serious Illness, Deaths, and Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes from COVID-19 (9.30.21)

CDC Health Advisory

Guidance for Clinicians Caring for Individuals Recently Evacuated from Afghanistan (9.20.21)

Health Update

Update: Indications for Monoclonal Antibodies in Management of COVID-19 (9.15.21)

CDC Health Advisory

Increases in Availability of Cannabis Products Containing Delta-8 THC and Reported Cases of Adverse Events (9.15.21)

Health Advisory

Vigilance for Measles and Polio (9.3.21)

CDC Health Advisory

Rapid Increase in Ivermectin Prescriptions and Reports of Severe Illness Associated with Use of Products Containing Ivermectin to Prevent or Treat COVID-19 (8.26.21)

Health Alert

Self-medication with Ivermectin for the Treatment and Prevention of COVID-19 (8.24.21)

CDC Health Advisory

New Case Identified: Multistate Investigation of Non-travel Associated Burkholderia pseudomallei Infections (Melioidosis) in Four Patients: Georgia, Kansas, Minnesota, and Texas—2021 (8.9.21)

CDC Health Advisory

Vaccination to Prevent COVID-19 Outbreaks with Current and Emergent Variants — United States, 2021 (7.28.21)

Health Advisory

SARS-CoV-2 Monoclonal Antibody Treatment Update (7.27.21)

CDC Health Advisory

Potential Exposure to Person with Confirmed Human Monkeypox Infection — United States, 2021 (7.17.21)

Health Advisory

Observed Interseasonal Respiratory Syncytial Virus Surge in Missouri (7.6.21)

CDC Health Advisory

Recall of LeadCare® Blood Lead Tests Due to Risk of Falsely Low Results (7.6.21)

CDC Health Advisory

Multistate Investigation of Non-travel Associated Burkholderia pseudomallei Infections (Melioidosis) in Three Patients: Kansas, Texas, and Minnesota—2021 (6.30.21)

Health Advisory

National Pause for the Distribution and Utilization of Bamlanivimab and Etesevimab for the Treatment of Mild to Moderate COVID-19 (6.30.21)

Health Advisory

Emergence of Delta Variant of Coronavirus Causing COVID-19 in USA (6.23.21)

CDC Health Alert

Increased Interseasonal Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Activity in Parts of the Southern United States (6.10.21)

CDC Health Alert

Cases of Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis with Thrombocytopenia after Receipt of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine (4.13.21)

Health Advisory

Updated Guidelines for the Anti-SARS-CoV-2 Monoclonal Antibody Treatment of COVID-19 (4.13.21)

CDC Health Advisory

Acute Non-Viral Hepatitis of Unknown Etiology Potentially Associated with an Alkaline Water Product (3.31.21)

Health Update

Enhancing Public Health Surveillance for Variant SARS-CoV-2 Viruses in Missouri (2.19.21)

CDC Health Advisory

2021 Winter Storms—Clinical Guidance for Carbon Monoxide (CO) Poisoning (2.17.21)

CDC Health Advisory

Extensively Drug-Resistant Salmonella Typhi Infections Among U.S. Residents Without International Travel (2.12.21)

2020

CDC Health Advisory

Increase in Fatal Drug Overdoses Across the United States Driven by Synthetic Opioids Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic (12.17.20)

Health Update

Recommended Measures to Limit False Positive Results with COVID-19 Antigen Tests (11.9.20)

CDC Health Advisory

Recent HIV Clusters and Outbreaks Across the United States Among People Who Inject Drugs and Considerations During the COVID-19 Pandemic (10.5.20)

Health Update

Discontinuation of Isolation for Persons with COVID-19 (7.27.20)

CDC Health Advisory

Serious Adverse Health Events Associated with Methanol-based Hand Sanitizers (7.5.20)

Health Advisory

CDC HAN 433: Detection of Ciprofloxacin-resistant, β-lactamase-producing Neisseria meningitidis Serogroup Y Isolates, United States, 2019–2020 (6.18.20)

Health Update

Antigen Testing for COVID-19 (6.3.20)

Health Alert

Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) Case Report Forms (5.24.20)
MIS-C Case Reporting Instructions
MIS-C Case Report Form-Fillable
MIS-C Case Report Form-Non Fillable

CDC Health Advisory

Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) Associated with Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) (5.14.20)

Health Update

CORRECTED EDITION: Update - COVID-19 Testing Expansion and Serology Reporting (4.30.20)

Health Update

Update: New Criteria to Guide Evaluation and Laboratory Testing for COVID-19 at the Missouri State Public Health Laboratory (4.22.20)

Health Guidance

COVID-19 and Return to Work Messaging – Expanded Guidance for Critical Infrastructure Personnel Involved in the Provision of Direct Client Care (4.17.20)

Health Guidance

DHSS Interim Recommendations for PPE Sterilization, Re-use and Extended Use (4.10.20)

Health Update

Update: COVID-19 Interim Case Definition and Reporting Information for Healthcare Providers (4.10.20)

Health Update

Implementing Safety Practices for Critical Infrastructure Workers (4.9.20)

Health Update

Update: Reporting COVID-19 Cases (4.6.20)

CDC Health Advisory

Severe Illness Associated with Using Non-Pharmaceutical Chloroquine Phosphate to Prevent and Treat Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) (3.28.20)

Health Update

Update: Criteria to Guide Evaluation and Laboratory Testing for COVID-19 (3.23.20)

Health Alert

UPDATED Missouri COVID-19 PUI Definition and Testing Algorithm (3.12.20)

Health Update

Updated Guidance on Evaluating and Testing Persons for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) (3.9.20)

Health Advisory

Revised to include information on a Missouri COVID-19 presumptive case - COVID-19 Testing Criteria (3.7.20)

Health Advisory

COVID-19 Testing Criteria (3.7.20)

CDC Health Update

Update and Interim Guidance on Outbreak of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (2019-nCoV) (2.28.20)

CDC Health Update

Update and Interim Guidance on Outbreak of 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) (2.1.20)

CDC Health Update

Update and Interim Guidance on Outbreak of 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in Wuhan, China (1.17.20)

CDC Health Advisory

Elevated Influenza Activity: Influenza B/Victoria and A(H1N1)pdm09 Viruses are the Predominant Viruses (1.10.20)

CDC Health Advisory

Outbreak of Pneumonia of Unknown Etiology (PUE) in Wuhan, China (1.8.20)

2019

Health Update

Guidance for Using Rapid Diagnostic Tests for Ebola in the US (12.16.19)

Health Update

Hot Tub Displays and Legionella Risk (11.15.19)

Health Update

Update 2: Lung Injuries Associated with E-cigarette, or Vaping, Product Use (11.14.19)

Health Update

Severe Lung Disease Associated with Using E-Cigarette Products (9.12.19)

Health Advisory

Severe Lung Disease Associated with Vaping (8.20.19)

CDC Health Advisory

Nationwide Shortage of Tuberculin Skin Test Antigens: CDC Recommendations for Patient Care and Public Health Practice (6.6.19)

Health Advisory

DHSS Health Advisory for Legionella (5.20.19)

Health Update

Update: Measles Prevention and Testing Recommendations for Areas Not Affected by Measles Outbreaks, Including Missouri (5.6.19)

Health Update

Update: Widespread Outbreaks of Hepatitis A Among People Who Use Drugs and People Experiencing Homelessness across the United States (4.9.19)

CDC Health Advisory

Influenza Season Continues with an Increase in Influenza A(H3N2) Activity (3.28.19)

Health Advisory

Sustained Increase in Syphilis Cases in Missouri (2.19.19)

Health Update

Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations for Ebola Virus Disease and Other Dangerous Diseases (2.19.19)

CDC Health Advisory

Third Case of Rifampin/Penicillin-Resistant Strain of RB51 Brucella from Consuming Raw Milk (1.23.19)

2018

Health Advisory

DHSS Health Advisory for Legionella (12.21.18)

CDC Health Update

Update—Outbreak of Life-threatening Coagulopathy Associated with Synthetic Cannabinoids Use (12.10.18)

Health Guidance

Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM) (11.26.18)

CDC Health Advisory

Hurricane Florence—Clinical Guidance for Carbon Monoxide (CO) Poisoning (9.17.18)

CDC Health Advisory

Advice to Clinicians about Leptospirosis in U.S. Travelers Returning from Northern Israel (9.7.18)

Health Guidance

Tick-Borne Disease Health Guidance (7.12.18)

CDC Health Update

Rising Numbers of Deaths Involving Fentanyl and Fentanyl Analogs, Including Carfentanil, and Increased Usage and Mixing with Non-opioids (7.12.18)

Health Advisory

Outbreak of Hepatitis A Virus (HAV) Infections Among Persons Who Use Drugs and Persons Experiencing Homelessness (6.14.18)

CDC Health Update

Update – CDC Recommendations for Managing and Reporting Shigella Infections with Possible Reduced Susceptibility to Ciprofloxacin (6.8.18)

CDC Health Advisory

Outbreak of Life-threatening Coagulopathy Associated with Synthetic Cannabinoids Use (5.25.18)

Health Alert

Possible Measles Exposures in the Kansas City Area (4.20.18)

Health Alert

Possible Measles Exposures in the Kansas City Area (4.12.18)

Health Alert

Possible Measles Exposures in the St. Louis Area (3.20.18)

2017

Health Update

Update 8: Zika Virus Testing Through the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (12.29.17)

CDC Health Advisory

Seasonal Influenza A(H3N2) Activity and Antiviral Treatment of Patients with Influenza (12.27.17)

Health Advisory

Hepatitis A in a Restaurant Worker, Dexter, Missouri (12.18.17)

Health Advisory

Advice for Health Care Providers Treating Patients In or Recently Returned From Hurricane-Affected Areas (10.25.17)

CDC Health Advisory

Rifampin/Penicillin-Resistant Strain of RB51 Brucella Contracted from Consumption of Raw Milk (9.13.17)

CDC Health Advisory

Hurricane Harvey–Clinical Guidance for Carbon Monoxide (CO) Poisoning (9.6.17)

Health Advisory

Nontuberculous Mycobacteria Cases Following Plastic Surgery in the Dominican Republic (8.22.17)

CDC Health Advisory

Increase in Reported cases of Cyclospora cayetanensis Infection, United States, Summer 2017 (8.7.17)

CDC Health Advisory

Patients Receiving Eculizumab (Soliris®) at High Risk for Invasive Meningococcal Disease Despite Vaccination (7.7.17)

Health Guidance

Tick-borne Illnesses in Missouri (6.30.17)

Health Advisory

Misidentification of Veillonella as Francisella tularensis by Automated Microbial Identification System (6.5.17)

Health Advisory

Recent Attacks With WannaCry Ransomware: Prevention and Remediation (5.23.17)

CDC Health Advisory

Potential for Falsely Low Blood Lead Test Results from LeadCare® Analyzers (5.17.17)

Health Advisory

How To Handle Situations Involving Suspicious Powdery Substances (Updated) (5.16.17)

CDC Health Advisory

CDC Recommendations for Diagnosing and Managing Shigella Strains with Possible Reduced Susceptibility to Ciprofloxacin (4.18.17)

Health Update

Update 2: Mumps Outbreak in Missouri (2.15.17)

CDC Health Advisory

Investigation of Seoul Virus Outbreak Associated with Home-based, Rat-breeding Facilities in Wisconsin and Illinois (1.25.17)

2016

CDC Health Advisory

CDC Guidance for Travel and Testing of Pregnant Women and Women of Reproductive Age for Zika Virus Infection Related to the Investigation for Local Mosquito-borne Zika Virus Transmission in Brownsville, Cameron County, Texas (12.14.16)

Health Update

Update 1: Mumps Outbreak in Missouri (12.8.16)

Health Advisory

Mumps Cases in Central Missouri (11.18.16)

CDC Health Advisory

CDC Updates Guidance for Pregnant Women and Women and Men of Reproductive Age for Zika Virus Infection Related to the Ongoing Investigation of Local Mosquito-borne Zika Virus Transmission in Miami-Dade County, Florida (10.20.16)

CDC Health Advisory

CDC Advises Hospitals to Alert Patients at Risk from Contaminated Heater-Cooler Devices Used During Cardiac Surgery (10.13.16)

CDC Health Update

CDC Updates Guidance for Travel and Testing of Pregnant Women and Women of Reproductive Age for Zika Virus Infection Related to the Ongoing Investigation of Local Mosquito-borne Zika Virus Transmission in Miami-Dade County, Florida (9.20.16)

CDC Health Update

Influx of Fentanyl-laced Counterfeit Pills and Toxic Fentanyl-related Compounds Further Increases Risk of Fentanyl-related Overdose and Fatalities (8.26.16)

CDC Health Advisory

CDC Expands Guidance for Travel and Testing of Pregnant Women, Women of Reproductive Age, and Their Partners for Zika Virus Infection Related to Mosquito- borne Zika Virus Transmission in Miami-Dade, Florida (8.19.16)

CDC Health Advisory

CDC Guidance for Travel and Testing of Pregnant Women and Women of Reproductive Age for Zika Virus Infection Related to the Investigation for Local Mosquito-borne Zika Virus Transmission in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties, Florida (8.1.16)

Health Update

Update 7: Zika Virus Infections – The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Recommends Zika Virus Screening as Part of Efforts to Prevent Local Transmission (6.28.16)

CDC Health Advisory

Best Practices for Using PCR to Diagnose Haemophilus influenzae and Neisseria meningitidis and Identify Serotype or Serogroup (6.17.16)

CDC Health Update

Alert to U.S. Healthcare Facilities: First mcr-1 Gene in E. coli Bacteria found in a Human in the United States (6.13.16)

Health Advisory

Rabies Threat in Missouri (6.2.16)

CDC Health Update

Diagnostic Testing of Urine Specimens for Suspected Zika Virus Infection (5.25.16)

Health Update

Update 6: Zika Virus Infections – Updates on Recommendations Regarding Timing of Pregnancy After Zika Exposure and on Prevention of Sexual Transmission (3.30.16)

Health Update

Update 5: Zika Virus Infections – Updates on Cases in Pregnant Women and on Sexual Transmission (2.29.16)

CDC Health Advisory

Update: Interim Guidelines for Prevention of Sexual Transmission of Zika Virus - United States, 2016 (2.23.16)

Health Update

Update 4: Zika Virus Infections - New CDC Guidelines (2.19.16)

Health Update

Update 3: Zika Virus Infections (2.5.16)

CDC Health Advisory

Flu Season Begins: Severe Influenza Illness Reported (2.1.16)

Health Update

Update 2: Zika Virus Infections (1.27.16)

CDC Health Advisory

CDC Urging Dialysis Providers and Facilities to Assess and Improve Infection Control Practices to Stop Hepatitis C Virus Transmission in Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis (1.27.16)

Health Advisory

Update 1: Zika Virus Infections (1.20.16)

CDC Health Advisory

Recognizing, Managing, and Reporting Zika Virus Infections in Travelers Returning from Central America, South America, the Caribbean, and Mexico (1.16.16)

2015

CDC Health Advisory

Increases in Fentanyl Drug Confiscations and Fentanyl-related Overdose Fatalities (10.26.15)

CDC Health Update

CDC/FDA Health Update about the Immediate Need for Healthcare Facilities to Review Procedures for Cleaning, Disinfecting, and Sterilizing Reusable Medical Devices (10.2.15)

CDC Health Advisory

Immediate Need for Healthcare Facilities to Review Procedures for Cleaning, Disinfecting, and Sterilizing Reusable Medical Devices (9.14.15)

Health Advisory

West Nile Virus Activity Widespread in Missouri (9.8.15)

Health Advisory

Mumps Cases in Central Missouri (7.24.15)

Health Advisory

Reporting of Heat-Related Illnesses and Deaths (7.10.15)

CDC Health Advisory

Clinical Considerations for the Evaluation of Ill Travelers from Liberia to the United States (6.19.15)

CDC Health Advisory

Updated Information and Guidelines for Evaluation of Patients for Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) Infection (6.11.15)

CDC Health Advisory

Ciprofloxacin- and Azithromycin-Nonsusceptible Shigellosis in the United States (6.5.15)

Health Advisory

Measles Case in Missouri (6.4.15)

CDC Health Advisory

Bird Infections with Highly-Pathogenic Avian Influenza A (H5N2), (H5N8), and (H5N1) Viruses: Recommendations for Human Health Investigations and Response (6.2.15)

CDC Health Advisory

Outbreak of Recent HIV and HCV Infections among Persons Who Inject Drugs (4.24.15)

Health Advisory

Ocular Syphilis (4.20.15)

Health Advisory

Investigation of Influenza-Associated Parotitis (2.11.15)

Health Advisory

Measles Recommendations for Missouri Health Care Providers (2.4.15)

CDC Health Update

U.S. Multi-state Measles Outbreak, December 2014-January 2015 (1.23.15)

CDC Health Update

CDC Health Update Regarding Treatment of Patients with Influenza with Antiviral Medications (1.9.15)

2014

Health Update

Update 3: Hospital Preparedness for Patients with Possible or Confirmed Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) (12.24.14)

Health Advisory

Influenza in Missouri, 2014 (12.24.14)

CDC Health Advisory

CDC Health Advisory Regarding the Potential for Circulation of Drifted Influenza A (H3N2) Viruses (12.03.14)

CDC Health Advisory

Fatal Gastrointestinal Mucormycosis in an Infant Following Ingestion of Contaminated Dietary Supplement - Connecticut, 2014 (11.25.14)

CDC Health Advisory

Enhanced Airport Entry Screening and Active Post-Arrival Monitoring for People Traveling to the United States from Mali (11.24.14)

Health Update

Update 2: Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) (10.23.14)

Health Update

Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) (10.16.14)

CDC Health Advisory

Evaluating Patients for Possible Ebola Virus Disease: Recommendations for Healthcare Personnel and Health Officials (10.2.14)

Health Alert

Ebola Screening Guidance for Medical Providers and Facilities (10.3.14)

CDC Health Advisory

Acute Neurologic Illness with Focal Limb Weakness of Unknown Etiology in Children (9.26.14)

CDC Health Advisory

Severe Respiratory Illness Associated with Enterovirus D68 - Multiple States, 2014 (9.15.14)

Health Alert

Respiratory Illnesses Due to Enterovirus D68 (EV-D68) in Missouri (8.29.14)

CDC Health Advisory

HAN 368: Ebola Response Update #4 (8.28.14)
Ebola Key Messages4

CDC Health Advisory

HAN 367: Ebola Response Update #3 (8.25.14)
Ebola Key Messages3

CDC Health Advisory

CDC Ebola Update #2 (8.22.14)
Ebola Key Messages2

CDC Health Advisory

CDC Ebola Update #1 (8.13.14)
Ebola Key Messages1

CDC Health Advisory

Guidelines for Evaluation of US Patients Suspected of Having Ebola Virus Disease (8.12.14)

CDC Health Advisory

Guidelines for Evaluation of US Patients Suspected of Having Ebola Virus Disease (8.01.14)

CDC Health Advisory

Ebola Virus Disease Confirmed in a Traveler to Nigeria, Two U.S. Healthcare Workers in Liberia (7.29.14)

Health Guidance

Chikungunya Virus (7.24.14)

Health Advisory

Rabies Threat in Missouri (6.24.14)

Health Advisory

Record Number of Reported Measles Cases in the U.S. in 2014 (6.6.14)

CDC Health Advisory

Guidance to US Clinicians Regarding New WHO Polio Vaccination Requirements for Travel by Residents of and Long-term Visitors to Countries with Active Polio Transmission (6.2.14)

Health Advisory

Confirmed Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) Case in Indiana, 2014 (5.6.14)

Health Advisory

Q Fever Cases in Missouri (3.27.14)

Health Update

CDC Considerations Related to Investigational Use of Intravenous Zanamivir for 2013-2014 Influenza Season (2.4.14)

Health Update

Influenza in Missouri, 2013-2014 (1.31.14)

CDC Health Advisory

Human Infection with Avian Influenza A (H5N1) Virus (1.15.14)

2013

Health Advisory

Pandemic pH1N1 Virus-Associated Illnesses and the Influenza Season in Missouri (12.26.13)

CDC Health Advisory

Notice to Clinicians: Early Reports of pH1N1-Associated Illnesses for the 2013-14 Influenza Season (12.24.13)

CDC Health Advisory

Notice to Public Health Officials and Clinicians: Recognizing, Managing, and Reporting Chikungunya Virus Infections in Travelers Returning from the Caribbean (12.13.13)

CDC Health Advisory

Notice to Healthcare Providers: Recognizing and Reporting Serogroup B Meningococcal Disease Associated with Outbreaks at Princeton University and the University of California at Santa Barbara (11.27.13)

Health Advisory

Recognition and Reporting of Disease Outbreaks or Unusual Illnesses (10.25.13)

CDC Health Advisory

Acute Hepatitis and Liver Failure Following the Use of a Dietary Supplement Intended for Weight Loss or Muscle Building (10.08.13)

Health Guidance

Management in a Hospital Setting of Persons Contaminated With Radioactive Material and Exposed to Radiation Following a Dirty Bomb Explosion - 2013 (10.02.13)

Health Update

Missouri Recommendations for the Use of Tuberculin During the Nationwide Shortage (9.12.13)

CDC Health Advisory

Recurrent Nationwide Shortage of Tuberculin Skin Test Antigen Solutions: CDC Recommendations for Patient Care and Public Health Practice (9.04.13)

CDC Health Advisory

Investigational Drug Available Directly from CDC for the Treatment of Free-Living Ameba Infections (8.23.13)

FDA News Release

FDA reminds health care providers not to use sterile products from NuVision Pharmacy (8.16.13)

CDC Health Advisory

Nationwide Voluntary Recall of All Products for Sterile Use from Compounding Pharmacy located in Cedar Park, Texas (8.14.13)

Health Update

Updated Guidance for Evaluation of Severe Respiratory Illness Associated with Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) (8.13.13)

Health Advisory

How To Handle Situations Involving Suspicious Powdery Substances (Updated 2013) (7.25.13)

CDC Health Advisory

Variant Influenza Virus (H3N2v) Infections (7.5.13)

CDC Health Advisory

Recommendations for Laboratory Testing for Acetyl Fentanyl and Patient Evaluation and Treatment for Overdose for Synthetic Opioids (6.20.13)

CDC Health Advisory

Nationwide Shortage of Doxycycline: Resources for Providers and Recommendations for Patient Care (6.12.13)

Health Advisory

Updated Guidelines for Evaluation of Severe Respiratory Illness Associated with MERS-CoV (6.10.13)

Health Update

Avian Influenza A (H7N9) - 6/13 (6.07.13)

Health Advisory

Avian Influenza A (H7N9) - 5/13 (5.10.13)

CDC Health Advisory

Resources Available for Local and State Public Health Officials: Preparing for and Responding to Bombing Events (4.18.13)

CDC Health Information Service

Nationwide Shortage of Tuberculin Skin Test Antigens: CDC Recommendations for Patient Care and Public Health Practice (4.12.13)

CDC Health Advisory

Human Infections with Novel Influenza A (H7N9) Viruses (04.05.13)

CDC Health Update

Notice to Health Care Providers: Updated Guidelines for Evaluation of Severe Respiratory Illness Associated with a Novel Coronavirus (03.08.13)

CDC Health Update

Notice to Clinicians: Continued Vigilance Urged for Fungal Infections among Patients Who Received Contaminated Steroid Injections (03.05.13)

CDC Health Advisory

New Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae Warrant Additional Action by Healthcare Providers (02.15.13)

CDC Health Advisory

Recommendations for Drug Allocation, Tuberculosis Prevention, and Patient Care During Isoniazid Shortages (01.28.13)

CDC Health Advisory

Notice to Clinicians: Summary of CDC Recommendations for Influenza Antiviral Medications (01.17.13)

Health Advisory

2012-2013 Seasonal Influenza Activity in Missouri (01.16.13)

Health Advisory

Consumption of Locally-Produced, Raw (Unpasteurized) Dairy Products
Contaminated With Shiga-Toxin Producing Organisms (STEC) (01.11.13)

2012

CDC Health Update

Multistate Outbreak of Fungal Infections among Persons Who Received Injections with Contaminated Medication (12.20.12)

CDC Health Advisory Update #337

Additional Contamination Identified in Medical Products from New England Compounding Center (12.03.12)

Health Advisory

Health Concerns about Misuse of Pesticides for Bed Bug Control (11.29.12)

CDC Health Advisory

Update: Multistate Outbreak of Fungal Meningitis and Other Infections Associated with Contaminated Steroid Medication (11.20.12)

CDC Health Advisory

Contamination Identified in Additional Medical Products from New England Compounding Center (11.01.12)

Health Advisory

FDA Reports Voluntary Recall of All Ameridose Drug Products (11.01.12)

CDC Health Advisory

CDC HAd Clusters of Cases of TTP Nonmedical Use of Opana ER (10.26.12)

CDC Health Advisory

CDC HAd Issuance of Guidance Management of Patients Who Received Injections with Contaminated Products (10.23.12)

CDC Health Advisory

This is an official CDC Health Advisory, Update: Multistate Outbreak of Fungal Meningitis and Joint Infections Associated with Contaminated Steroid Medications (10.17.12)

CDC Health Update

Update: Multistate Outbreak of Meningitis and Stroke Associated with Potentially Contaminated Steroid Medication (10.5.12)

Health Update

Update: Meningitis and Stroke Associated with Potentially Contaminated Product (10.5.12)

Health Advisory

Meningitis and Stroke Associated with Potentially Contaminated Product (10.5.12)

Health Advisory

Notice to Health Care Providers: Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome Cases Associated with Staying in Yosemite National Park, California (8.31.12)

Health Advisory

Increase in Influenza A H3N2v Virus Infections in Three U.S. States (8.3.12)

Health Advisory

Increasing Pertussis Cases in Missouri (8.2.12)

Health Advisory

Vibriosis Cases in Eastern Missouri (6.29.12)

Health Advisory

Illness Associated With Infection by a Novel Phlebovirus in Two Missouri Residents (6.11.12)

Health Update

Shiga Toxic-Producing Escherichia coli (STEC) Cases in Central Missouri (4.13.12)

Health Advisory

Shiga Toxic-Producing Escherichia coli (STEC) Cases in Central Missouri (4.5.12)

Health Advisory

Heroin Overdose Deaths in Missouri (2.21.12)

Health Advisory

Novel Influenza A(H3N2)v (1.06.12)

2011

Health Update

Two cases of invasive Enterobacter sakazakii infection in infants treated in Missouri hospitals (12.20.11)

Health Alert

Two cases of invasive Enterobacter sakazakii infection in infants treated in Missouri hospitals (12.19.11)

Health Update

Plak-Vac Oral Care System (11.10.11)

Health Alert

Outbreak of Shiga Toxin-producing E. coli Infection in St. Louis Metropolitan Area (10.31.11)

Health Alert

Increase in reported Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) Illnesses in St. Louis Area (10.28.11)

Health Alert

Increase in reported Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (10.26.11)
(STEC) Illnesses in St. Louis Area

Health Alert

Potential Contamination of Plak-Vac Oral Care System (10.21.11)

Health Update

Health Update - Update to Emergency Room and Primary Care Providers' Reference Sheet on Ehrlichiosis and Tick-Borne Spotted Fever Illnesses (July 25, 2011)

Health Update

Health Update- Data Suggest Declining Susceptibility to Cephalosporins Among Neisseria gonorrhoeae Isolates (July 12, 2011)

Health Advisory

High Number of Reported Measles Cases in the U.S. in 2011 - Linked to Outbreaks Abroad(June 24, 2011)

Health Advisory

Shiga Toxin-producing E. coli O104 (STEC O104:H4)
Infections in U.S. Travelers Returning from Germany (June 3, 2011)

CDC Health Advisory

FDA Warns Not to Feed SimplyThick® to
Premature Infants (May 27, 2011)

Health Advisory

New Guidelines for the Management of
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (May 10, 2011)

Health Advisory

Acute Toxicities in Persons Exposed to Substances
Marketed as "Bath Salts" (Feb. 24, 2011)

Health Advisory

Recommendations for Obstetric Health Care Providers Related to Use of
Influenza Antiviral Medications for the 2010-11 Season (Jan. 11, 2011)

2010

Health Advisory

Guidance for Clinicians on the Use of Rapid Influenza
Diagnostic Tests (Dec. 22, 2010)

Health Advisory

Pertussis in St. Louis County (Nov. 18, 2010)

Health Advisory

Increase in Syphilis Cases in the St. Louis Area (Oct. 26, 2010)

Health Advisory

Identification of Enterobacteriaceae Isolates Carrying a Newly
Described Resistance Mechanism, the New Delhi
Metallo-Beta-Lactamase (NDM-1) (Sept. 8, 2010)

Health Advisory

Cryptosporidiosis Identified in the Greater Metropolitan
St Louis Area (Aug. 6, 2010)

Health Advisory

Seasonal Influenza A (H3N2) Virus Infections (Aug. 5, 2010)

Health Advisory

Potential for Dengue Infection in Travelers Returning from International
and selected Domestic Areas (July 23, 2010)

Health Advisory

Pertussis Identified in Two North-Central Missouri Amish
Communities (July 10, 2010)

Health Advisory

Metronidazole IV (June 1, 2010)

Health Advisory

Measles Cases Identified in Southwestern Missouri (May 12, 2010)

Health Advisory

Possible Dengue Infections Among Relief Workers Returning
from Haiti (May 11, 2010)

Health Advisory

Human Paragonimiasis Following Ingestion of Raw Crayfish from Rivers
in Missouri (April 30, 2010)

Health Update

Interim Recommendations from CDC for Initial Domestic Medical Screening
of Haitian Orphans (Feb. 9, 2010)

Health Update

Sanofi Pasteur Monovalent 2009 (H1N1) Influenza Vaccine in Pre-Filled
Syringes - Shortened Shelf Life of Certain Lots (Feb. 3, 2010)

Health Advisory

Non-Safety-Related Voluntary Recall of Unused Doses from Certain
Lots of Sanofi Pasteur H1N1 Vaccine in led Syringes (Jan. 30, 2010)

2009

Health Update

H1N1 Influenza Update 17: Non-Safety-Related Recall of Specific Lots of
H1N1 Influenza Nasal Spray Vaccine (Dec. 23, 2009)

Health Update

H1N1 Influenza Update 16: Recall of Certain Lots of H1N1 Pediatric Vaccine
in Pre-Filled Syringes, Updated Recommendations for the Use of
Antiviral Medications (Dec. 15, 2009)

Health Update

H1N1 Influenza Update 15: Management of Maternal Infection in Intrapartum
and Postpartum Hospital Settings, Pneumococcal Vaccination
Recommendations (Nov. 19, 2009)

Health Update

H1N1 Influenza Update 14: Antiviral Drugs from the SNS, Key Issues
Concerning Antivirals, Peramivir Availability, H1N1 Vaccines, Clinical Support
Line for Providers of Care to Pregnant/Postpartum Women (Nov. 13, 2009)

Health Update

H1N1 Influenza Update 13: Antiviral Treatment of Hospitalized Patients,
Peramivir EUA, New CDC Clinical Support Line, Reporting Selected
Categories of Influenza Patients, Influenza Vaccinations and Pregnant
Women (Oct. 29, 2009)

Health Update

H1N1 Influenza Update 12: Use of 2009 H1N1 Influenza Vaccine Containing
Thimerosal in Pregnant Women and Young Children (Oct. 23, 2009)

Health Update

H1N1 Influenza Update 11: Antiviral Medication and Influenza Testing
Issues (Sept. 25, 2009)

Health Update

H1N1 Influenza Update 10: Reporting Laboratory-Confirmed Cases of
Influenza, and Outbreaks of Influenza-Like Illness, to Public Health
Officials (Sept. 11, 2009)

Health Update

Health Update - Shortage of Erythromycin Ophthalmic Ointment for
Prophylaxis of Ophthalmia Neonatorum (Sept. 10, 2009)

Health Advisory

Health Advisory - Shortage of Erythromycin Ophthalmic Ointment for
Prophylaxis of Ophthalmia Neonatorum (Sept. 4, 2009)

Health Advisory

Health Advisory - Reminder Concerning the Appropriate Use of
Antiviral Medications for H1N1 Influenza (Aug 25, 2009)

Health Update

Novel H1N1 Influenza Update 8: Worldwide Illness Patterns, Serious
Disease Risk in Pregnant Women, Rapid Influenza Tests, New Guidance
for Ill Persons, Vaccine Issues (Aug. 10, 2009)

Health Update

Novel H1N1 Influenza Update 7: Current Situation, Clinical Issues,
Testing Policies, and Planning/Response Actions for Outpatient
Medical Facilities (July 28, 2009)

Health Guidance

Health Guidance - Emergency Room and Primary Care Providers'
Reference Sheet on Ehrlichiosis and Rocky Mountain Spotted
Fever (July 17, 2009)

Health Update

Health Update - Febrile Reactions Following Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Procedures (July 14, 2009)

Health Advisory

Health Advisory - Febrile Reactions Following Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Procedures (July 2, 2009)

Health Advisory

Health Advisory - Reinstatement Of Haemophilus influenza Type B (Hib)
Booster Dose (July 1, 2009)

Health Update

Health Update #6 - Swine Flu (H1N1 Flu) (June 9, 2009)

Health Update

Health Update #5 - Swine Flu (H1N1 Flu) (May 8, 2009)

Health Update

Health Update #4 - Swine Flu (H1N1 Flu) (April 29, 2009)

Health Update

Health Update #3 - Swine Flu (April 29, 2009)

Health Update

Health Update #2 - Swine Flu (April 28, 2009)

Health Update

Health Update #1 - Swine Flu (April 27, 2009)

Health Advisory

Health Advisory - Investigation and Interim Recommendations: Swine
Influenza (H1N1) (April 26, 2009)

Health Advisory

Health Advisory - Risk of Swine Flu Associated with Travel to Affected
Areas (April 26, 2009)

Health Advisory

Health Advisory - Swine Flu Enhanced Surveillance (April 24, 2009)

Health Advisory

Health Advisory - Measles Case Identified in Eastern
Missouri (April 22, 2009)

Health Advisory

Health Advisory - How To Handle Situations Involving Suspicious Powdery
Substances (Updated) (Mar. 30, 2009)

Health Advisory

Health Advisory - Invasive Haemophilus influenzae Type B Disease in
Young Children and Importance for All Young Children to Receive the 3
Dose Primary Series with Available Hib-containing Vaccine (Mar. 27, 2009)