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Health Updates, Advisories, and Alerts for Medical Providers
View Health Updates, Advisories and Alerts from the last 60 days below.
Published on November 09, 2016. Last modified on November 25, 2025
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CDC Health Advisory: First Reported Outbreak Caused by Marburg Virus in Ethiopia - December 3, 2025
The CDC Health Advisory informs clinicians and health departments about a new outbreak of Marburg virus disease (MVD) in Ethiopia's South Ethiopia and Sidama regions.
12/04/2025 8:24 AM
Health Advisory: Severe Hepatotoxicity Following Consumption of Wild Mushrooms
County of Monterey Health Department recently received reports of several Monterey County residents who became severely ill following the consumption of wild mushrooms.
12/01/2025 11:35 AM
CDPH All Provider Letter: Clinical Recommendations for Male Partner Treatment to Prevent Recurrent Bacterial Vaginosis (BV)
CDPH recommends that clinicians consider offering concurrent partner therapy for male partners of cisgender women with confirmed BV recurrence in ongoing monogamous relationships.
11/25/2025 11:24 AM
CDPH Health Advisory: Silicosis Cases in Countertop Workers Continue to Rise, as Silicosis Becomes a Reportable Disease in California - 11/17/2025
This is being issued due to Silicosis becoming a reportable disease under Title 17. Silicosis cases in counter-top workers in California have continued to rise. Providers should identify countertop workers by asking patients about their current and previous occupations.
11/17/2025 3:31 PM
CDPH Health Advisory: California Launches Public Hotline to Help Answer Questions on Infant Botulism 11/14/2025
CDPH has launched a new public-facing hotline to support caregivers with concerns regarding the ongoing infant botulism outbreak. Caregivers can reach CDPH’s infant botulism experts directly at 1-833-398-2022.
11/15/2025 2:53 PM
CDPH Health Advisory - Outbreak of Infant Botulism Linked to ByHeart Infant Formula 11/11/2025
CDPH, CDC, and multiple other states are investigating a large, multi-state outbreak, of infant botulism linked to at least two lots of ByHeart Whole nutrition infant formula. This is the first outbreak associated with powdered infant formula. There have been no deaths.
11/12/2025 7:29 AM
CDPH Health Advisory: Community Spread of Clade I Mpox Within California - October 17, 2025
Mpox testing should be considered for patients with compatible signs and symptoms, regardless of vaccination status or previous infection, and laboratories should retain positive orthopoxvirus specimens.
10/20/2025 8:22 AM
CDPH Health Advisory: Administer Immunizations in Preparation for Respiratory Virus Season (Influenza, RSV, and COVID-19) - October 14, 2025
CDPH urges healthcare providers to prepare for increases in respiratory virus activity to maximize prevention and reduce severe disease and healthcare impacts
10/15/2025 12:54 PM
CDPH News Release - California Issues Statement on Credible Medical Information Regarding Acetaminophen and Pregnancy
State officials from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), the Office of the Surgeon General (OSG), and the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) issued a statement on recent claims regarding acetaminophen and pregnancy.
09/25/2025
CDPH Media Release - California Issues Respiratory Virus Immunization Guidance
State public health officials want Californians to know that immunization is safe, effective, & the best protection available against COVID-19, influenza, and RSV, three viruses of concern. Seasonal immunization is also a critical public health tool to reduce serious illness, community transmission
09/17/2025 11:40 AM