Zika Virus Information for Health Care Providers
A Quick Summary:
The following information has been summarized from guidance provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC):
HIV, AIDS, STD Resources
HIV/AIDS Info for Health Care Providers and Communities
For Healthcare Professionals - West Nile Virus
Clinical Presentation
West Nile Virus
In North America West Nile Virus (WNV), a mosquito-borne flavivirus infection, was first identified in the fall of 1999 in a relatively localized outbreak in New York City and neighboring counties. Since then the virus has spread dramatically across the entire continental United States and, in 2002, more than 2,000 cases of WNV human neuroinvasive disease were reported in 44 of the 48 continental states.
Shaken Baby Syndrome
Recommended Educational Materials
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| Crying Cards For 2-week visit and 4–6-week visit | English/Español |
Physician RX Pad
Flu In Schools and Child Care CentersSchools and Childcare CentersInfluenza can cause mild to severe respiratory illness and can even lead to death. Children — especially children under 2 years of age — face higher than normal risk of complications. Make sure teachers and caregivers at your school or childcare center are familiar with the symptoms of flu as well as urgent warning signs that require immediate medical attention. Lab Services Guide (PHL)The purpose of this manual is to provide our clients with information about the laboratory services available and to provide a guide for collection and submitting specimens for analysis. This Services Guide is also available in unbound hard copy upon request. Notify the laboratory at (803) 896-0897. Oral Health Tools For SchoolsOral Health Lesson Plans/Teaching ToolsState Oral Health PlanThe State Oral Health Plan was developed under the leadership of DPH's Division of Oral Health and its advisory council and coalition. It was facilitated by an external evaluator at the University of South Carolina's Arnold School of Public Health, Department of Health Services Policy and Management. It is a living document, not intended to sit on a shelf. Many people and organizations collaborated on the plan, all with the same aim - to help South Carolinians have healthy mouths as well as healthy bodies. Resources for Health Care ProfessionalsOral Health Resources for Health Care ProfessionalsDOH has gathered resources for health care professionals to address dental care access. These resources are intended for physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, and others in any clinical setting. |