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Oct 15, 2024, 09:39 AM

Reported High Activity of Mycoplasma pneumoniae and rhino/enteroviruses in Pennsylvania

Emergency department visits for pneumonia have been increasing, particularly among children and young adults. Some hospitals and college student health centers have reported clusters of cases of pneumonia due to Mycoplasma pneumoniae.
Oct 7, 2024, 08:26 AM

First Marburg Virus Disease Outbreak in the Republic of Rwanda

On October 3, 2024 the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a Health Alert Network (HAN) Health Update to provide additional information about the first confirmed Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) outbreak in the Republic of Rwanda. No confirmed cases have been reported in the United States (U.S.).
Oct 3, 2024, 11:12 AM

Health Care and Long-term Care Facility Preparedness for the 2024-2025 Respiratory Season

As we enter the 2024-2025 respiratory virus season, the Pennsylvania Department of Health urges all health care providers and facilities to take proactive measures to mitigate the impact of respiratory infections including influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and COVID-19.