| | Count= 225 | | | | | | | | | |  | | Approved | 12/21/2022 10:30 AM | 12/21/2022 | December 19, 2022 Information on the rise in female and congenital syphilis.
| No |  Rorie, Latetra | 1.0 | Rorie, Latetra | | | | Approved | 12/13/2022 11:45 AM | 12/13/2022 | 12/7/2022 Please see CDC guidance for clinicians related to global increase of cholera infections, with large outbreaks currently occurring in Haiti, Malawi, and Syria. Guidance provided for evaluation of symptomatic returned travelers. | No | Smith, Joy | 1.0 | Smith, Joy | | | | Approved | 10/10/2022 3:53 PM | 10/9/2022 | 10/9/2022 Clinicians in North Carolina who have concerns about a patient with suspected Ebola virus disease should immediately contact the Communicable Disease Branch epidemiologist on call at 919-733-3419 (24/7). | No | Smith, Joy | 1.0 | Smith, Joy | | | | Approved | 9/13/2022 9:43 AM | 9/8/2022 | 9/8/2022 Please see update regarding the prevention of monkeypox and the evaluation and response to possible cases. Key updates include expanded vaccination eligibility criteria and laboratory guidance. | No | Smith, Joy | 1.0 | Smith, Joy | | | | Approved | 8/3/2022 9:16 AM | 8/2/2022 | 8/2/2022 Please see guidance related to pain management for patients who test positive for monkeypox. | No | Smith, Joy | 1.0 | Smith, Joy | | | | Approved | 8/3/2022 9:16 AM | 8/1/2022 | 8/1/2022 This Health Alert Network (HAN) Health Update serves to alert clinicians on commercial testing capability, collecting clinical specimens for testing, and using TPOXX® (tecovirimat) for treating monkeypox. | No | Smith, Joy | 1.0 | Smith, Joy | | | | Approved | 7/15/2022 1:17 PM | 7/14/2022 | July 14, 2022 This memo is intended to provide an update regarding the prevention of monkeypox and the evaluation and response to possible cases. Key updates include expanded testing availability, vaccine eligibility, and treatment information. | No | Smith, Joy | 1.0 | Smith, Joy | | | | Approved | 6/21/2022 11:18 AM | 6/19/2022 | June 17, 2022 This memo is intended to provide an update to guidance for North Carolina clinicians in evaluation and response to possible cases of monkeypox. | No | Smith, Joy | 1.0 | Smith, Joy | | | | Approved | 6/21/2022 11:23 AM | 5/20/2022 | May 20, 2022 This memo provides guidance on evaluation and follow up of suspected cases of monkeypox. | No | Smith, Joy | 2.0 | Smith, Joy | | | | Approved | 5/20/2022 2:31 PM | 4/22/2022 | April 22, 2022 This memo provides information regarding identification and reporting of acute pediatric hepatitis cases of unknown etiology. | No | Smith, Joy | 2.0 | Smith, Joy | | | | Approved | 4/27/2022 2:48 PM | 4/5/2022 | April 5, 2022 This memo provides guidance on monitoring individuals exposed to highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). | No | Smith, Joy | 1.0 | Smith, Joy | | | | Approved | 11/15/2021 12:29 PM | 11/3/2021 | November 3, 2021: This update provides information on reporting of communicable disease and provides an introduction to communicable disease and HIV/STD staff. | No | Brown, Laura | 1.0 | Brown, Laura | | | | Approved | 11/10/2021 11:30 AM | 10/14/2021 | October 14, 2021: This memo is to provide guidence and information regarding the 2021-22 influenza season. | No | Brown, Laura | 1.0 | Brown, Laura | | | | Approved | 11/10/2021 11:43 AM | 9/21/2021 | September 21, 2021: This update is to provide information about the Mecklenburg County Hepatitis A Outbreak. | No | Brown, Laura | 2.0 | Brown, Laura | | | | Approved | 7/14/2021 11:11 AM | 7/14/2021 | July 14, 2021: This update is intended to share the new Perinatal Hepatitis C protocol. | No | Lackey, Brian | 1.0 | Lackey, Brian | | | | Approved | 7/8/2021 9:35 AM | 7/8/2021 | July 8, 2021: This memo is intended to highlight July as Immunization Awareness Month and recommend key steps providers can take to improve adolescent immunization rates in Mecklenburg County. | No | Lackey, Brian | 1.0 | Lackey, Brian | | | | Approved | 6/17/2021 3:03 PM | 6/17/2021 | June 17, 2021: This memo provides updated information about SARS-CoV-2 genomic sequencing and guidance to laboratories and clinicians for requesting sequencing and reporting vaccine breakthrough cases to the NC Division of Public Health. | No | Lackey, Brian | 1.0 | Lackey, Brian | | | | Approved | 5/14/2021 10:50 AM | 5/14/2021 | May 14, 2021: This update is intended to encourage patient education about the prevention of mosquito and tickborne illness, as well as to provide a reminder about diagnosis, treatment, and reporting. | No | Lackey, Brian | 1.0 | Lackey, Brian | | | | Approved | 4/20/2021 1:33 PM | 4/20/2021 | April 20, 2021: This memo discusses and provides recommendations for clinicians and laboratories regarding the Increase in Disseminated Gonococcal Infections. | No | Lackey, Brian | 1.0 | Lackey, Brian | | | | Approved | 4/14/2021 3:40 PM | 4/14/2021 | April 13, 2021: The following in an official CDC Health Alert regarding Cases of Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis with Thrombocytopenia after Receipt of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine. | No | Lackey, Brian | 1.0 | Lackey, Brian | | | | Approved | 3/17/2021 1:34 PM | 3/17/2021 | March 17, 2021: This memo summarizes guidance for At-home COVID-19 test devices. | No | Lackey, Brian | 1.0 | Lackey, Brian | | | | Approved | 2/12/2021 4:37 PM | 2/12/2021 | February 12, 2021: This memo provides updated information about SARS-CoV-2 variant viruses and guidance to laboratories and clinicians for reporting potential variants of interest to the NC Diviison of Public Health. | No | Lackey, Brian | 1.0 | Lackey, Brian | | | | Approved | 1/5/2021 11:39 AM | 1/5/2021 | January 5, 2021: This memo provides the latest information regarding ciprofloxacin-resistant, B-lactamase producing N. Meningitidis Serogroup Y isolates. | No | Lackey, Brian | 1.0 | Lackey, Brian | | | | Approved | 12/11/2020 12:34 PM | 12/11/2020 | December 11, 2020: This memo is intended to summarize key updates for healthcare providers in Mecklenburg County re: COVID-19 isolation instructions, updated quarantine recommendations, and the COVID-19 vaccine. | No | Brown, Laura | 1.0 | Lackey, Brian | | | | Approved | 12/11/2020 10:16 AM | 12/10/2020 | December 10, 2020: This memo provides additional guidance for use in decisions regarding duration of quarantine, broader use in coordinated screening programs, and reporting of antigen results. | No | Lackey, Brian | 1.0 | Lackey, Brian | | | | Approved | 12/3/2020 4:44 PM | 12/3/2020 | December 3, 2020: This memo updates previous guidance shared on May 14, 2020 and is intended to provide information regarding identification and reporting Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) potentially linked to COVID-19. | No | Lackey, Brian | 1.0 | Lackey, Brian | | | | Approved | 11/23/2020 9:50 AM | 11/22/2020 | November 22, 2020: This memo describes current guidance and recommendations for testing and return to school requirements for students and staff in child care, Pre-K, and K-12th grade setting | No | Lackey, Brian | 1.0 | Lackey, Brian | | | | Approved | 11/17/2020 8:08 AM | 11/9/2020 | November 9, 2020: This memo provides information on the reporting process for Communicable Diseases in Mecklenburg County. | No | Brown, Laura | 2.0 | Lackey, Brian | | | | Approved | 11/5/2020 3:36 PM | 10/27/2020 | October 27, 2020: This memo provides the latest information regarding Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). | No | Lackey, Brian | 1.0 | Lackey, Brian | | | | Approved | 10/13/2020 1:37 PM | 10/12/2020 | October 12, 2020: This memo provides updated guidance for serial use in congregate settings, interpretation of results, and reporting of antigen test results. | No | Lackey, Brian | 1.0 | Lackey, Brian | | | | Approved | 9/14/2020 2:45 PM | 9/13/2020 | September 13, 2020: This memo from the CDC addresses the current shortage of STI diagnostic kits. | No | Lackey, Brian | 1.0 | Lackey, Brian | | | | Approved | 9/4/2020 3:49 PM | 9/4/2020 | September 4, 2020: This memo includes new information about the use of antigen tests in nursing homes and additional guidance for reporting of antigen test results. | No | Lackey, Brian | 1.0 | Lackey, Brian | | | | Approved | 7/15/2020 9:55 AM | 7/15/2020 | July 14, 2020: This memo serves as guidelines for returning to work after a positive COVID-19 viral test. | No | Lackey, Brian | 1.0 | Lackey, Brian | | | | Approved | 7/15/2020 9:54 AM | 7/15/2020 | July 6, 2020: This memo provides the latest information to NC clinicians and laboratory staff regarding COVID-19. | No | Lackey, Brian | 1.0 | Lackey, Brian | | | | Approved | 6/27/2020 4:54 PM | 6/27/2020 | June 23, 2020: Antigen Testing for SARS-CoV-2. | No | Lackey, Brian | 1.0 | Lackey, Brian | | | | Approved | 6/10/2020 7:36 AM | 6/10/2020 | June 10, 2020: This memo provides updated guidance to North Carolina clinicians re: Coronavirus Disease 2019. | No | Lackey, Brian | 1.0 | Lackey, Brian | | | | Approved | 6/10/2020 7:36 AM | 6/10/2020 | June 10, 2020: This notice request that all clinicians include complete demographics on patients when submitting a specimen for COVID-19 testing to include the complete address and telephone number for each client. | No | Lackey, Brian | 1.0 | Lackey, Brian | | | | Approved | 5/25/2020 5:21 PM | 5/25/2020 | May 25, 2020: This memo is intended to provide information and request reporting of clinician-suspected SARS-CoV-2 reinfection among COVID-19 cases. | No | Lackey, Brian | 1.0 | Lackey, Brian | | | | Approved | 5/17/2020 12:25 PM | 5/16/2020 | May 16, 2020: This memo provides information regarding identification and reporting of pediatric multisystem inflammatory syndrome potentially linked to COVID-19 | No | Lackey, Brian | 1.0 | Lackey, Brian | | | | Approved | 4/21/2020 11:00 AM | 4/21/2020 | April 21, 2020: This memo provides updated laboratory testing guidance, updated criteria for submission to the State Lab, and links to relevant CDC guidance that are not North Carolina specific. | No | Lackey, Brian | 1.0 | Lackey, Brian | | | | Approved | 3/29/2020 3:45 PM | 3/29/2020 | March 29, 2020: This memo provides new COVID-19 updates including: submission of specimens to the State Lab, providers no longer need to complete (PUI) Person Under Investigation Forms, and the requirment to report COVID-19 associated deaths | No | Lackey, Brian | 1.0 | Lackey, Brian | | | | Approved | 3/24/2020 5:20 PM | 3/24/2020 | March 24, 2020: This memo is intended to summarize key points for health care providers in Mecklenburg County who are performing testing for COVID-19. | No | Lackey, Brian | 1.0 | Lackey, Brian | | | | Approved | 3/24/2020 5:20 PM | 3/24/2020 | March 24, 2020: This memo contains COVID-19 Updates from the North Carolina Communicable Disease Branch and the Mecklenburg County Health Department | No | Lackey, Brian | 1.0 | Lackey, Brian | | | | Approved | 3/17/2020 8:22 AM | 3/17/2020 | March 17, 2020: This memo from the North Carolina Communicable Disease Branch provides the latest information to NC clinicians and labs regarding COVID-19. | No | Lackey, Brian | 1.0 | Lackey, Brian | | | | Approved | 3/16/2020 7:47 AM | 3/16/2020 | March 16, 2020: This memo provides the latest information for clinicians and laboratory for updated infection prevention and control guidance, updated specimen collection guidance, and Guidance provided to CLIA high complexity testing laboratories. | No | Lackey, Brian | 1.0 | Lackey, Brian | | | | Approved | 3/12/2020 9:51 AM | 3/12/2020 | March 12, 2020: This memo encourages clinicians and laboratories to submit specimens to LabCorp to facilitate greater access to testing for the virus that causes COVID-19. | No | Lackey, Brian | 1.0 | Lackey, Brian | | | | Approved | 3/11/2020 10:14 AM | 3/11/2020 | March 11, 2020: This memo provides the latest information to North Carolina clinicians and laboratory staff regarding COVID-19 | No | Lackey, Brian | 1.0 | Lackey, Brian | | | | Approved | 3/2/2020 1:07 PM | 3/2/2020 | March 2, 2020: This memo provided by the North Carolina Communicable Disease Branch is is intended to provide the latest information to all North Carolina clinicians and laboratory staff regarding COVID-19. | No | Lackey, Brian | 1.0 | Lackey, Brian | | | | Approved | 2/28/2020 12:47 PM | 2/28/2020 | February 28, 2020: The link in this memo is to advise of revisions that were made on February 27, 2020 to reflect updated information in the "Criteria to Guide Evaluation of Persons Under Investigation (PUI) for COVID-19". | No | Lackey, Brian | 1.0 | Lackey, Brian | | | | Approved | 2/3/2020 4:39 PM | 2/3/2020 | February 3, 2020: This memo is intended to provide the latest information to North Carolina clinicians and laboratory staff regarding 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV). This version replaces the version dated on January 21, 2020 | No | Lackey, Brian | 1.0 | Lackey, Brian | | | | Approved | 2/3/2020 4:38 PM | 2/3/2020 | February 3, 2020: The following is a temporary order from the NC State Health Director requiring physicians and laboratories to immediately report suspected or confirmed cases of novel coronavirus infection effective, today, February 3, 2020 | No | Lackey, Brian | 1.0 | Lackey, Brian | | | | Approved | 1/22/2020 3:59 PM | 1/22/2020 | January 22, 2020: This memo is intended to provide the latest information to all North Carolina clinicians regarding the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in Wuhan, China including specimen testing requirements. | No | Lackey, Brian | 1.0 | Lackey, Brian | | | | Approved | 12/12/2019 9:54 AM | 12/12/2019 | This memo discusses the national increase in disseminated gonococcal infections as well as recommendations for clinicians and laboratories | No | Lackey, Brian | 1.0 | Lackey, Brian | | | | Approved | 10/29/2019 3:35 PM | 10/28/2019 | October 28, 2019: This notice informs providers that any animal bite or scratch fax referral reported to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care and Control between October 24, 2019-October 27, 2019 will need to be resubmitted | No | Lackey, Brian | 1.0 | Lackey, Brian | | | | Approved | 10/14/2019 4:47 PM | 10/14/2019 | The following memo contains information and guidance for clinicians regarding possible exposures to Measles in Guilford County. These exposures occured in a hotel and a airport, exposed individuals may live across North Carolina | No | Lackey, Brian | 1.0 | Lackey, Brian | | | | Approved | 9/30/2019 10:04 AM | 9/28/2019 | September 28, 2019: This memo provides clinicians information regarding the increase in Legionnaires' disease in western NC and recommendations for diagnosis and reporting | No | Lackey, Brian | 1.0 | Lackey, Brian | | | | Approved | 9/30/2019 10:04 AM | 9/28/2019 | September 28, 2019: This memo is intended to alert clinicians about a recent increase in Mumps cases in NC. The memo discusses reporting, testing, prevention, control measures, as well as immunity documentation requirements for healthcare workers | No | Lackey, Brian | 1.0 | Lackey, Brian | | | | Approved | 8/22/2019 11:43 AM | 8/22/2019 | August 22, 2019: This is the updated animal bite/scratch referrral form that clinicans should fax to Charlotte Mecklenuburg Animal Care & Control after assessing clients with an animal bite or scratch | No | Brown, Laura | 1.0 | Lackey, Brian | | | | Approved | 7/30/2019 3:11 PM | 7/29/2019 | July 29, 2019: This memo explains the changes in format and content to reports as the Viral Culture/Rabies Section goes live with its StarLIMS V11 platform on 7/29/19. The most significant changes will be seen on reports performed for Influenza testing | No | Lackey, Brian | 1.0 | Lackey, Brian | | | | Approved | 7/15/2019 2:59 PM | 7/15/2019 | July 15, 2019: This memo summarizes the recommendations from the North Carolina TB Control Program regarding the current shortage of both Aplisol and Tubersol Tuberculin skin test solutions | No | Lackey, Brian | 1.0 | Lackey, Brian | | | | Approved | 6/27/2019 1:06 PM | 6/27/2019 | June 27, 2019: The purpose of this memo is to provide clinicians with updated guidance for Measles specimen collection, submission, and testing provided by the North Carolina State Laboratory of Public Health | No | Lackey, Brian | 1.0 | Lackey, Brian | | | | Approved | 6/24/2019 11:28 AM | 6/24/2019 | June 24, 2019: This document provides a notice from the CDC regarding disinfection of ophthalmology equipment to reduce the risk of transmission of Communicable Diseases | No | Lackey, Brian | 1.0 | Lackey, Brian | | | | Approved | 5/20/2019 9:29 AM | 5/20/2019 | May 20, 2019: The purpose of this memo is to provide an update on the number of Measles cases in the U.S, as well as recommendations for identifying disease, laboratory testing, and vaccine recommendations | No | Lackey, Brian | 1.0 | Lackey, Brian | | | | Approved | 3/14/2019 12:18 PM | 3/14/2019 | March 14, 2019: This memo summarizes the increase in the number of Measles cases in the United States, recommendations for the MMR vaccine, clinical symptoms of Measles, and the importance of contacting the health department if Measles is suspected | No | Lackey, Brian | 1.0 | Lackey, Brian | | | | Approved | 3/4/2019 2:32 PM | 3/4/2019 | March 4, 2019: This memo provides updated guidance on Zika virus testing through the North Carolina State Laboratory of Public Health effective April 1, 2019 | No | Lackey, Brian | 1.0 | Lackey, Brian | | | | Approved | 3/4/2019 2:31 PM | 3/4/2019 | March 4, 2019: This memo summarizes communicable disease reporting laws for physicians, medical facilities, and laboratories and provides reporting instructions for providers in Mecklenburg County | No | Lackey, Brian | 1.0 | Lackey, Brian | | | | Approved | 3/1/2019 4:43 PM | 3/1/2019 | March 1, 2019: This memo is intended to provide information regarding identification and management of patients with suspected meningococcal disease and to request reporting of such cases to public health officials. | No | Lackey, Brian | 1.0 | Lackey, Brian | | | | Approved | 1/10/2019 3:54 PM | 1/10/2019 | January 10, 2019: The purpose of this document is to inform health care providers in Mecklenburg County of the new office location for the Communicable Disease and STD/HIV Investigation Programs. The telephone and fax numbers will remain the same | No | Lackey, Brian | 1.0 | Lackey, Brian | | | | Approved | 1/7/2019 3:04 PM | 1/7/2019 | January 7, 2019: This provides an update on the current Mecklenburg County Hepatitis A outbreak, high risk groups for Hepatitis A infection, as well health department locations and hours where Hepatitis A immunizations may be received | No | Lackey, Brian | 1.0 | Lackey, Brian | | | | Approved | 12/4/2018 12:20 PM | 12/4/2018 | December 4, 2018: The purpose of this memo is remind all North Carolina healthcare providers of state requirements for infection prevention in health care settings and to provide resources for meeting these requirements. | No | Lackey, Brian | 1.0 | Lackey, Brian | | | | Approved | 10/24/2018 3:15 PM | 10/24/2018 | October 24, 2018: This memo is intended to provide updated information regarding identification and management of suspected acute flaccid myelitis cases and to request reporting of such cases to public health officials. | No | Lackey, Brian | 1.0 | Lackey, Brian | | | | Approved | 10/23/2018 3:58 PM | 10/23/2018 | October 23, 2018: This update for Health Care Providers summarizes the step-by-step process that occurs when someone has an animal bite/scratch/saliva exposure in Mecklenburg County | No | Lackey, Brian | 1.0 | Lackey, Brian | | | | Approved | 10/1/2018 3:13 PM | 10/1/2018 | October 1, 2018: This memo provides information to North Carolina clinicians and laboratories regarding implementation of reporting requirements for Carbpenemase-Producing Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae and Candida auris in North Carolina | No | Lackey, Brian | 1.0 | Lackey, Brian | | | | Approved | 7/31/2018 12:57 PM | 7/31/2018 | July 31, 2018: This provides an update to a previous memo from June 11, 2018 regarding Vitamin K- Dependent Coagulopathy Associated with Synthetic Cannabinoids Use | No | Lackey, Brian | 1.0 | Lackey, Brian | | | | Approved | 7/17/2018 2:44 PM | 7/17/2018 | July 17, 2018: This memo gives a background of the national Hepatitis A outbreak, increased number of Hepatitis A cases in the Charlotte area, actions for clinicians, case reporting, and information on laboratory testing | No | Lackey, Brian | 1.0 | Lackey, Brian | | | | Approved | 7/5/2018 2:56 PM | 7/5/2018 | July 5, 2018: This memo provides clinicians with information regarding increases in reported Legionnaires' disease cases in North Carolina and nationally and recommendations for diagnosis, prevention, and reporting | No | Lackey, Brian | 1.0 | Lackey, Brian | | | | Approved | 6/27/2018 1:56 PM | 6/27/2018 | June 27, 2018: This news release provides information with vaccination dates, times, and locations for patrons possibly exposed to Hepatitis A who ate at a Mecklenburg County restaurant between June 13, 2018 and June 23, 2018 | No | Lackey, Brian | 1.0 | Lackey, Brian | | | | Approved | 6/20/2018 10:58 AM | 6/18/2018 | June 16, 2018: This memo provides clinicians with information about an unvaccinated resident of Wake County diagnosed with Measles | No | Lackey, Brian | 1.0 | Lackey, Brian | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:35 PM | 6/13/2018 | June 13, 2018: This is a CDC Health Alert Network that discusses the Outbreak of Life-threatening Coagulopathy associated with Synthetic Cannabinoids use | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Lackey, Brian | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:35 PM | 6/13/2018 | June 13, 2018: This memo is to alert providers about a recently received report of a case of Vitamin K-dependent coagulopathy in a patient who reported using synthetic cannabinoid use and gives recommendations to providers | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Lackey, Brian | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:35 PM | 6/6/2018 | This advisory provides information on a recent cluster of Hepatitis A cases in Mecklenburg County | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Lackey, Brian | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:35 PM | 6/5/2018 | June 5, 2018: This memo provides information on the Ebola virus disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and current CDC recommendations | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Lackey, Brian | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:35 PM | 5/15/2018 | May 11, 2018: This memo provides an update on diagnosis and surveillance for Tickborne diseases | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Lackey, Brian | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:35 PM | 5/15/2018 | May 11, 2018: This memo provides an update on diagnosis and surveillance for Arboviral disease | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Lackey, Brian | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:35 PM | 4/20/2018 | This memo provides information to clinicians and laboratories on Carbapenem Resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Lackey, Brian | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:35 PM | 3/19/2018 | March 13, 2018 This memo provides modernized HIV control measures based on scientific advances | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Lackey, Brian | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:35 PM | 2/10/2018 | February 9, 2018 This memo summarizes communicable disease reporting laws for physicians, medical facilities, and laboratories and provides reporting instructions for providers in Mecklenburg County | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Hoffman, Jane | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:35 PM | 2/1/2018 | January 31, 2018 This memo provides clinicians with updated information on the 2017-2018 flu season | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Lackey, Brian | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:35 PM | 1/25/2018 | January 25, 2018 This memo discusses the increase in cases of pertussis in some NC counties primarily in school -aged children and provides guidance to clinicians for laboratory testing, vaccination, and post-exposure prophylaxis | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Hoffman, Jane | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:35 PM | 1/22/2018 | January 22, 2018 This memo provides updated guidance for testing children after a bite incident | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Hoffman, Jane | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:35 PM | 1/22/2018 | January 22, 2018 New resource for healthcare providers when prescribing antibiotics for adults and children | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Hoffman, Jane | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:35 PM | 12/28/2017 | December 27, 2017 This memo provides an update on the increased activity of influenza A (H3N2) and its clinical implications and summarizes treatment recommendations | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Hoffman, Jane | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:35 PM | 10/24/2017 | October 24, 2017 Clinicians should assess patients returning from hurricane-affected areas for infectious diseases including leptospirosis, dengue, hepatitis A, typhoid fever, vibriosis and influenza | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Hoffman, Jane | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:35 PM | 10/12/2017 | October 12, 2017 This memo describes the process for a health care provider to report a human bitten by an animal and the investigation conducted by animal control officers and public health officials | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Hoffman, Jane | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:35 PM | 8/31/2017 | August 31, 2017 This memo from the NC Division of Public Health provides NC clinicians with an update on mumps cases among males who reside in or have traveled to Mecklenburg County | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Hoffman, Jane | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:35 PM | 8/30/2017 | August 29, 2017 This memo provides guidance to NC clinicians regarding infections associated with tattoos from unpermitted tattoo artists. Clinicians should consider this when evaluating patients with recent tattoos. | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Hoffman, Jane | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:35 PM | 8/10/2017 | August 10, 2017 This memo provides guidance for clinicians regarding an increase in reported cases of cyclosporiasis nationally and in North Carolina | No | Morrison, Emerson | 2.0 | Hoffman, Jane | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:35 PM | 7/25/2017 | July 25, 2017 This memo provides clinicians with an update on mumps in Mecklenburg County and includes details on testing, reporting, prevention and control measures | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Hoffman, Jane | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:35 PM | 6/29/2017 | June 28, 2017 Increase in multi-drug resistant organisms, particularly Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) in the eastern part of NC | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Hoffman, Jane | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:35 PM | 6/27/2017 | June 6, 2017 This memo provides healthcare providers in NC with updated guidelines for testing patients for Zika at the NC State Laboratory of Public Health | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Hoffman, Jane | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:35 PM | 6/27/2017 | June 2, 2017 This memo provides updated information on reporting and diagnosis of arboviral diseases in NC | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Hoffman, Jane | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:35 PM | 6/27/2017 | June 2,2017 This memo provides an update on the diagnosis and surveillance of Tickborne Rickettsial Disease in NC | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Hoffman, Jane | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:35 PM | 6/27/2017 | June 2, 2017 This memo provides surveillance information for Lyme Disease in NC | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Hoffman, Jane | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:35 PM | 6/27/2017 | May 30, 2017 Information for NC healthcare providers and labs regarding the emergence of multi-drug resistant Candida auris | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Hoffman, Jane | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:35 PM | 4/21/2017 | April 21, 2017 This memo is a reminder regarding reporting, testing, prevention and control measures for mumps and immunity documentation requirements for healthcare workers | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Hoffman, Jane | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:36 PM | 4/20/2017 | April 18, 2017 This CDC memo provides recommendations to clinicians and laboratories for diagnosing and managing Shigella strains with possible reduced susceptibility to Ciprofloxacin | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Hoffman, Jane | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:35 PM | 2/22/2017 | February 20, 2017 This memo provides details on the increase of acute hepatitis C related to opioid abuse and provides guidance for clinicians on testing recommendations | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Hoffman, Jane | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:35 PM | 2/17/2017 | February 15, 2017 This memo replaces memo dated 9-15-16 and provides an update on identification and management of suspected AFM cases and clinical specimen submission guidelines | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Hoffman, Jane | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:35 PM | 2/9/2017 | February 8, 2017 This memo provides NC clinicians with information regarding potential H7N9 infection in persons with travel history to China in the two weeks before illness onset. | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Hoffman, Jane | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:35 PM | 12/29/2016 | December 29, 2016 This memo provides guidance for treating syphilis with recent shortage of Penicillin G benzathine and Penicillin G procaine in the United States | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Hoffman, Jane | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:35 PM | 12/22/2016 | December 22, 2016 This memo provides the new fax number for reporting animal bites to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care and Control and Public Health in Mecklenburg County | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Hoffman, Jane | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:35 PM | 10/24/2016 | October 24, 2016 This memo outlines the rabies prevention and control processes that occur when a person is bitten or scratched by an animal in Mecklenburg County | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Hoffman, Jane | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:35 PM | 10/14/2016 | October 13, 2016 The CDC issued an advisory regarding mycobacteria infections following exposure to contaminated heater-cooler devices used to warm and cool a patient's blood during cardiac bypass procedures | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Hoffman, Jane | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:35 PM | 10/4/2016 | October 4 2016 This public health advisory provides action steps for medical providers in NC to prevent and treat syphilis | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Hoffman, Jane | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:35 PM | 9/19/2016 | September 19, 2016 This memo provides treatment guidance when Procaine Penicillin G is not available | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Hoffman, Jane | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:35 PM | 9/15/2016 | September 15, 2016 Updated information regarding identification and management of suspected acute flaccid myelitis cases | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Hoffman, Jane | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:35 PM | 8/31/2016 | August 31, 2016 Update on clinical features, epi features, prevention, testing, education, surveillance and reporting of Zika | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Hoffman, Jane | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:35 PM | 8/9/2016 | August 9, 2016 An unvaccinated person in Wake County has been diagnosed with measles. Providers should consider measles in patients presenting with clinically compatible symptoms, use airborne isolation, and vaccinate unvaccinated patients/staff. | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Hoffman, Jane | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:35 PM | 8/4/2016 | July 27, 2016 This version has been modified to include links to updated recommendations for monitoring and movement of persons with potential exposure to MERS-CoV. | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Hoffman, Jane | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:35 PM | 7/15/2016 | July 15, 2016 This memo includes the NC reporting form, list of reportable diseases and updated telephone numbers for reporting communicable diseases to the Mecklenburg County Health Department | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Hoffman, Jane | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:35 PM | 7/14/2016 | July 14, 2016 This advisory updates providers on the increase in shigellosis (Shigella) in children attending child care; provides exclusion criteria; and reporting instructions | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Hoffman, Jane | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:35 PM | 6/22/2016 | June 22, 2016 This is memo from the local heallth department updates medical providers in Mecklenburg County about a single case of PAM (a rare waterborne infection) | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Hoffman, Jane | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:35 PM | 6/21/2016 | June 20, 2016 This memo provides information to NC clinicians regarding the US Zika Pregnancy Registry | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Hoffman, Jane | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:35 PM | 5/18/2016 | May 18, 2016 Information regarding diagnosis, management, and reporting of scabies infestations in residents of congregate living facilities | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Hoffman, Jane | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:35 PM | 5/18/2016 | May 18, 2016 Updated Zika information related to laboratory testing and birth defects | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Hoffman, Jane | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:35 PM | 4/1/2016 | March 31 2016 The version includes more specific information on prevention of sexual transmission and testing of asymptomatic pregnant women who traveled in the 8 weeks prior to conception | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Hoffman, Jane | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:34 PM | 3/24/2016 | March 23 2016 This memo provides information to NC clinicians regarding MERS-CoV and replaces version dated June 12, 2015 | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Hoffman, Jane | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:34 PM | 3/22/2016 | March 22 2016 This update includes more specific information about risk of exposure in areas with active transmission and links to updated laboratory biosecurity guidance | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Hoffman, Jane | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:34 PM | 3/7/2016 | March 7, 2016 This memo provides updated information on mumps activity, diagnosis, management, prevention, surveillance, and reporting | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Hoffman, Jane | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:34 PM | 3/3/2016 | March 3, 2016 This memo provides updated guidance to NC medical providers on the diagnosis, management, and reporting of Zika Virus cases | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Hoffman, Jane | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:34 PM | 2/12/2016 | February 12, 2016 This memo provides clinicians in Mecklenburg County with information on diagnosis, management, and reporting of suspected mumps cases | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Hoffman, Jane | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:34 PM | 2/9/2016 | January 8 2016 This memo provides updated guidance to NC medical providers on the diagnosis, management, and reporting of Zika Virus cases | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Hoffman, Jane | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:34 PM | 2/2/2016 | February 1 2016 Clinicians are reminded to treat suspected influenza in high risk outpatients, those with progressive disease, and all hospitalized patients ASAP, regardless of negative RIDT results and without waiting on RT-PCR results | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Hoffman, Jane | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:34 PM | 1/28/2016 | January 28, 2016 This memo provides guidance to NC providers on the diagnosis, management and reporting of Zika Virus | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Hoffman, Jane | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:36 PM | 12/30/2015 | December 29, 2015 This memorandum provides updated Ebola related guidance to health care providers and encourages providers to continue screening patients for international travel | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Hoffman, Jane | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:34 PM | 11/10/2015 | November 10, 2015 This memorandum addresses changes to monitoring for travelers from Sierra Leone, management of ill travelers from Sierra Leone and Liberia, and screening patients for recent international travel | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Hoffman, Jane | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:34 PM | 10/26/2015 | October 26, 2015 This memo is intended to provide information regarding identification and management of suspected acute flaccid myelitis cases and to request reporting of such cases to public health. | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Hoffman, Jane | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:34 PM | 10/26/2015 | October 26, 2015 The CDC has identified a need for increased vigilance for Nontuberculous Mycobacterium infections associated with heater-cooler devices commonly used during heart/cardiac surgery. This is a summary of guidance for healthcare providers. | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Hoffman, Jane | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:34 PM | 9/22/2015 | September 22, 2015 This public health advisory provides updated epidemiologic information as well as detailed screening, reporting, and treatment recommendations for syphilis. | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Hoffman, Jane | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:34 PM | 9/1/2015 | August 31, 2015 This memo provides guidance regarding monitoring and management of persons exposed to birds infected with the highly-pathogenic avian influenza A H5 viruses recently identified in the U.S. | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Hoffman, Jane | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:34 PM | 8/31/2015 | August 25, 2015 Doxycycline has been removed from the dual treatment regimen for gonococcal infections. This advisory provides the current STD treatment recommendations for gonorrhea and other sexually transmitted diseases effective June 5, 2015 | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Hoffman, Jane | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:34 PM | 6/25/2015 | June 25, 2015 Update on monitoring for Ebola, management of ill travelers from Liberia, and encourages continued screening for international travel | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Hoffman, Jane | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:34 PM | 6/23/2015 | June 23, 2015 Description of animal bite reporting, investigation steps, animal quarantine, treatment referrals, etc. in Mecklenburg County | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Hoffman, Jane | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:34 PM | 6/12/2015 | June 12, 2015 Information for all N.C. clinicians regarding the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus or MERS-CoV | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Hoffman, Jane | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:34 PM | 6/8/2015 | June 8, 2015 All medical providers should use the new CDC STD treatment guidelines published on June 4, 2015 | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Hoffman, Jane | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:34 PM | 5/14/2015 | May 14, 2015 Due to the substantial increase in early syphilis, medical providers are asked to enhance STI prevention services including screening, empiric treatment, partner notification and reporting | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Hoffman, Jane | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:34 PM | 4/24/2015 | April 24, 2015 Suggested framework for medical management of persons who are exposed to Listeria monocytogenes | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Hoffman, Jane | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:34 PM | 4/2/2015 | April 1, 2015 Annual update on the diagnosis and surveillance of Arboviral disease, surveillance of Chikungunya Virus, surveillance of Lyme disease, and diagnosis and surveillance of tickborne Rickettsial disease | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Hoffman, Jane | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:34 PM | 3/20/2015 | March 20, 2015 NC public health officials are asking medical providers to be proative in ordering syphilis serologies in all paitents who present with visual complaints and risk factors for syphilis infection. | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Hoffman, Jane | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:34 PM | 3/12/2015 | March 12, 2015 Guidance to providers regarding reports of influenza infections presenting with either parotitis or maculopapular rash during the 2014-2015 season | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Hoffman, Jane | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:34 PM | 1/26/2015 | January 23, 2015 Recommendations for health care providers related to the multi-state outbreak of measles | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Hoffman, Jane | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:34 PM | 1/10/2015 | January 9, 2015 CDC health update regarding treatment of patients with influenza with antiviral medications | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Hoffman, Jane | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:34 PM | 12/29/2014 | December 29, 2014 One confirmed case of measles in unvaccinated individual in Mecklenburg County. Unvaccinated should obtain MMR vaccine. Persons planning to travel out of the country should consult their physician about any needed vaccinations | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Hoffman, Jane | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:34 PM | 12/14/2014 | December 12, 2014 Update for providers in Mecklenburg County on reporting, diagnosis, and management of syphilis cases | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Hoffman, Jane | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:34 PM | 12/14/2014 | December 2, 2014 Information about a new HIV Prevention Strategy called Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP). PrEP should be considered for HIV-negative adults in certain high risk categories | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Hoffman, Jane | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:34 PM | 11/21/2014 | November 21, 2014 Replaces version dated October 23, 2014 | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Hoffman, Jane | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:34 PM | 11/21/2014 | November 21, 2014 Replaces version dated October 23, 2014 | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Hoffman, Jane | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:34 PM | 10/23/2014 | October 23, 2014 This replaces guidance dated 10-15-14 | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Hoffman, Jane | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:34 PM | 10/23/2014 | October 23, 2014 General Guidance for assessment and initial management of suspected cases | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Hoffman, Jane | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:34 PM | 10/16/2014 | October 16, 2014 NC Ebola Algorithm for health care providers revised 10-15-14 | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Hoffman, Jane | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:34 PM | 10/16/2014 | October 16, 2014 Updated Ebola information for NC providers and Laboratories that replaces guidance dated 10-10-14 | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Hoffman, Jane | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:34 PM | 10/10/2014 | October 10, 2014 Updated Ebola information for NC providers and laboratories that replaces guidance dated 10-2-14 | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Hoffman, Jane | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:34 PM | 10/2/2014 | October 2, 2014 Poster asking patients to immediately report illness after international travel or close contact with someone who traveled internationally | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Hoffman, Jane | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:34 PM | 10/2/2014 | October 2, 2014 CDC Algorithm for Evaluation of the Returned Traveler with NC 24/7 Contact Line | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Hoffman, Jane | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:36 PM | 10/2/2014 | October 2, 2014 Updated Ebola information for NC providers and laboratories that replaces guidance dated 8-25-14 | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Hoffman, Jane | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:34 PM | 9/23/2014 | September 22, 2014 Updated information that replaces version dated 9/19/14 | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Hoffman, Jane | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:34 PM | 9/20/2014 | September 19, 2014 Updated information that replaces version dated 9/9/14 | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Hoffman, Jane | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:34 PM | 9/9/2014 | September 9, 2014 General information regarding EV-D68 and recommendations for NC health care providers | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Hoffman, Jane | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:34 PM | 8/31/2014 | August 25, 2014 Evaluation Algorithm for Ebola Risk in Ill Patients Reporting Recent International Travel | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Hoffman, Jane | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:34 PM | 8/31/2014 | August 25, 2014 Updated guidance for NC providers and laboratories for the management of suspected cses of Ebola Hemorrhagic Fever | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Hoffman, Jane | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:34 PM | 8/15/2014 | August 15, 2014 Syphilis cases have been rising in NC. This update provides guidance to providers, Laboratories, and Correctional Institutions | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Hoffman, Jane | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:34 PM | 8/3/2014 | July 31, 2014 Guidance for NC providers and laboratories for the managment of suspected cases of Ebola Hemorrhagic Fever | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Hoffman, Jane | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:34 PM | 7/28/2014 | July 28, 2014 Updated information on referrals for rabies post-exposure prophylaxis; updated contact information for the Mecklenburg County Health Department (Rabies Control) | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Hoffman, Jane | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:34 PM | 7/28/2014 | July 23, 2014 the NC Division of Public Health and the Mecklenburg County Health Department are working to recruit new providers to participate in the Influenza-Like Illness Network. | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Hoffman, Jane | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:34 PM | 6/26/2014 | June 23, 2014 Newly reportable disease in NC; includes information on transmission, clinical presentation, case management, diagnosis, surveillance, reporting, education, and prevention | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Hoffman, Jane | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:34 PM | 6/24/2014 | June 24, 2014 Includes the new requirement for physiicans in N.C. to report suspected or confirmed MERS-CoV infections and updates the CDC "patient under investigation" definition | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Hoffman, Jane | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:34 PM | 5/31/2014 | May 31, 2014 Update on the increased incidence of measles in the US among unvaccinated persons traveling abroad, particularly to the Philippines. Recommendations for clinicians | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Hoffman, Jane | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:33 PM | 4/15/2014 | April 7, 2014 Update on Lyme Disease testing and locations of endemic counties in NC. Update on Southern Tick associated rash illness (STARI) in NC. | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Hoffman, Jane | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:33 PM | 4/15/2014 | April 7, 2014 Update on diagnosis and treatment of Spotted Fever Group Rickettsiosis, Ehrlichiosis and Anaplasmosis for Providers | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Hoffman, Jane | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:33 PM | 4/15/2014 | April 7, 2014 Update on diagnosis, Chikungunya virus, and arboviral disease prevention for NC providers | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Hoffman, Jane | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:33 PM | 1/10/2014 | January 10 2014 Update on the 2013-2014 influenza season and includes information on vaccine, control measures, and antiviral treatment | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Hoffman, Jane | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:33 PM | 11/15/2013 | November 15, 2013 Update on shigellosis in Mecklenburg County; information on testing, exclusion and reporting cases to the local health department | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Hoffman, Jane | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:33 PM | 6/17/2013 | June 12, 2013 Resources for Providers and Recommendations for Patient Care | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Hoffman, Jane | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:33 PM | 5/13/2013 | May 13, 2013 Update of Measles Outbreak in North Carolina (Stokes and Orange Counties) | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Hoffman, Jane | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:33 PM | 4/18/2013 | April 17, 2013 Summary of state guidance for measles outbreak in NC | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Hoffman, Jane | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:33 PM | 4/11/2013 | April 11 2013 Memo from the state epidemiologist regarding Lyme surveillance, free testing and prevention | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Hoffman, Jane | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:33 PM | 4/11/2013 | April 11 2013 Memo from the state epidemiologist regarding diagnosis, free testing, and prevention | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Hoffman, Jane | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:33 PM | 4/11/2013 | April 11, 2013 Memo from the NC State Epidemiologist, Free testing for Rickettsial Disease, Treatment Guidelines | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Hoffman, Jane | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:33 PM | 4/9/2013 | April 8 2013 Memo from the N.C. Division of Public Health, guidance for testing, treatment, and infection control for patients who have traveled to countries where human cases of novel influenza A (H7N9) virus infection have recently been detected. | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Hoffman, Jane | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:33 PM | 4/5/2013 | April 5, 2013 Chinese officials reporting cases of human infection with a novel avian influenza A virus. Interim recommendations for Clinicians and Public Health | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Hoffman, Jane | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:33 PM | 3/14/2013 | Description of process used to evaluate the risk for rabies and need for post-exposure prophylaxis in Mecklenburg County | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Hoffman, Jane | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:33 PM | 2/22/2013 | New Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae Warrants Additional Action by Healthcare Providers | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Hoffman, Jane | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:33 PM | 2/19/2013 | February 19, 2013 Guidance for providers of patrons and employees of two restaurants | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Hoffman, Jane | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:33 PM | 1/17/2013 | Summary of CDC Recommendations including information on shortages of suspension | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Hoffman, Jane | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:36 PM | 1/2/2013 | January 2, 2013 Use of Antivirals for Severe Influenza Infections | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Hoffman, Jane | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:33 PM | 11/27/2012 | November 27, 2012 Updated Guidance for Fungal Meningitis Outbreak includng recommendations for MRI with contrast for localized infection | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Hoffman, Jane | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:33 PM | 10/31/2012 | October 31, 2012 Updated Guidance for Fungal Meningitis Outbreak | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Hoffman, Jane | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:33 PM | 10/25/2012 | October 25, 2012 Guidance for Fungal Meningitis Outbreak and FDA Recommendations for Recalled Products | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Hoffman, Jane | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:33 PM | 10/2/2012 | Cluster of Aspergillus meningitis following spinal injections (multi-state investigation) | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Hoffman, Jane | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:33 PM | 8/20/2012 | August 20, 2012 Memo from Health Department and NC Division of Public Health regarding Surveillance Activities during the DNC | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Houser, Lorraine | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:33 PM | 6/20/2012 | June 20, 2012 Statewide News Release regarding the increase of pertussis cases in NC | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Houser, Lorraine | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:33 PM | 4/12/2012 | April 10, 2012 Memo from the NC Division of Public Health | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Houser, Lorraine | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:33 PM | 4/12/2012 | April 10, 2012 Memo from the NC Division of Public Health | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Houser, Lorraine | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:33 PM | 4/12/2012 | April 10, 2012 Memo from the NC Division of Public Health | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Houser, Lorraine | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:33 PM | 4/4/2012 | Reported cases of salmonellosis have increased in center city/Dilworth area; laboratory recommendations and reporting requirements | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Houser, Lorraine | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:33 PM | 3/29/2012 | NC Administrative Code now outlines Hepatitis C control measures including Hepatitis C testing for blood exposures. | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Houser, Lorraine | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:33 PM | 12/21/2011 | Memo from Megan Davies, MD, NC State Epidemiologist | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Houser, Lorraine | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:33 PM | 11/9/2011 | 11/8/2011 PEP Recommendations for military personnel at risk for rabies | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Houser, Lorraine | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:33 PM | 10/27/2011 | October 26, 2011 E. coli 0157 infections and HUS cases identified among Wake County residents during the past two weeks. | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Houser, Lorraine | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:33 PM | 8/10/2011 | -August 10, 2011 Recommendations for prophylaxis and testing for Hepatitis A exposure at the Olive Garden Restaurant in Fayetteville, NC | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Houser, Lorraine | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:33 PM | 6/6/2011 | -June 3, 2011 CDC Health Advisory | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Houser, Lorraine | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:33 PM | 3/29/2011 | -March 22, 2011 memo from NC Department of Public Health | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Houser, Lorraine | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:33 PM | 3/29/2011 | -March 22, 2011 memo from NC Department of Public Health | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Houser, Lorraine | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:33 PM | 3/29/2011 | -March 22, 2011 memo from NC Department of Public Health | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Houser, Lorraine | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:33 PM | 3/18/2011 | -Testing indicates intermediate susceptibility to oseltamivir among some influenza B viruses in NC | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Houser, Lorraine | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:33 PM | 2/15/2011 | -Rapid tests cannot rule out influenza infection.
-Treatment decisions should be based on clinical and epidemiologic information rather than on test results. | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Houser, Lorraine | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:33 PM | 10/4/2010 | -Screening recommendations
-Recommended treatment regimens
-Reporting requirements | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Houser, Lorraine | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:33 PM | 9/8/2010 | - Assistant Surgeon General's Letter regarding flu vaccine. | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Houser, Lorraine | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:33 PM | 9/8/2010 | - Memo from NC Immunization Branch regarding return of H1N1 vaccine | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Houser, Lorraine | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:33 PM | 9/8/2010 | - Reference guide for returning state provided H1N1 vaccine | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Houser, Lorraine | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:33 PM | 11/24/2009 | - Oseltamivir-resistant 2009 H1N1 influenza
- Mecklenburg County Health Department H1N1 Vaccination Clinics | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Simon, Crystal | | | | Approved | 7/31/2010 3:16 PM | 4/12/2010 | - Health requirements for school entry
- Other recommended vaccines for teens | | Simon, Crystal | 1.0 | Simon, Crystal | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:33 PM | 10/22/2009 | - Antiviral Recommendations from CDC
- Triage Algorithm for Children with ILI
- Infection Control Measures in Healthcare Settings
- Provider forms for H1N1 Vaccine
- Letter from the Medical Director regarding school-located vaccination clinics | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Simon, Crystal | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:33 PM | 10/27/2009 | A CDC 24/7 clinician support line is available to provide clarification on CDC guidance concerning pregnant women and offer clinical consultation with a board-certified OB/GYN. | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Simon, Crystal | | | | Approved | 6/13/2018 4:33 PM | 11/16/2009 | - Optimizing use of existing supplies of H1N1 vaccine by following ACIP guidelines
- Algorithm for vaccine use
- Approved usage for H1N1 injectable/Medimmune intranasal (LAIV) vaccine | No | Morrison, Emerson | 1.0 | Simon, Crystal |
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