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• August 10, 2022

  FDA authorizes alternative dosing regimen for monkeypox vaccine - increasing doses available for use in adults by up to 5-fold without compromising quality or safety

  The U..S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) allowing healthcare providers to use an alternative dosing regimen of the JYNNEOS vaccine for individuals 18 years of age and older determined to be at high risk of monkeypox infection. This will increase the total number of doses available for use by up to five-fold.

• August 10, 2022

  LDH issues public health notice following oil spill in Terrebonne Bay

  People engaging in recreational activities in Terrebonne Bay and the Lake Pelto area need to be aware of the oil spill and take precautions.

• August 08, 2022

  LDH's breastfeeding peer counselors share accomplishments, stories to celebrate National Breastfeeding Month

  Strengthening LDH programs that target enhanced breastfeeding practices and quality of care in Louisiana hospitals holds the potential to improve the lives of mothers and their babies across Louisiana, and particularly among vulnerable populations that have faced historical barriers.

• August 01, 2022

  2021 Mass Fatality Operational Response Plan

  Mass fatality planning is part of an overall, all-hazards emergency preparedness and responseii performed in Louisiana by the Department of Health & Hospitals (DHH). DHH handles Emergency Support Function #8, and is inclusive of support agency in managing human remains, including victim identification and mortuary affairs. This Framework is refined and fully developed with the guidance of DHH staff, the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP), volunteers with DMORT experience, and the 64 parish coroners.

• July 31, 2022

  Prepare Yourself…Prepare Your Family!

  Emergency Preparedness Resource by LDH Bureau of Community Preparedness

• July 26, 2022

  CDC recommends Novavax's COVID-19 vaccine for adults ages 18 and older

  Unlike the mRNA vaccines developed by Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna, the Novavax vaccine is a protein-based shot.

• July 21, 2022

  Louisiana Department of Health, Where Y'Art Works host creative COVID-19 vaccine event showcasing Louisiana artists illustrating what it means to 'Bring Back Louisiana'

  The fun-filled event will take place from 4-8 p.m. at the Where Y'Art Works gallery located at 1901 Royal St. in New Orleans.

• July 15, 2022

  LDH identifies 3 more monkeypox cases in Louisiana residents, bringing case total to 6

  All individuals are from LDH Region 1 (Orleans, Plaquemines, Jefferson, St. Bernard). No further information will be shared about these cases to protect the patients' privacy.

• July 12, 2022

  LDH identifies two more monkeypox cases in Louisiana residents

  The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) is reporting two new cases of monkeypox infection in Louisiana residents. Both individuals are from LDH Region 1 (Orleans, Plaquemines, Jefferson, St. Bernard). No further information will be shared about these cases to protect the patients' privacy.

• July 07, 2022

  LDH identifies first monkeypox case in a Louisiana resident

  The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting the first detected case of monkeypox infection in a Louisiana resident. This individual is from LDH Region 1 (Orleans, Plaquemines, Jefferson, St. Bernard).

• July 01, 2022

  Public health notice: LDH notifies public of updated EPA drinking water advisories

  PFAS chemicals have long-term persistence in the environment and have been found in some drinking water supplies.

• June 30, 2022

  LDH surveillance finding high numbers of mosquitoes infected with West Nile virus

  The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) has received reports of West Nile virus present in more than 175 mosquito pools this year, a number much higher than last year at this time, when 13 pools tested positive.