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COVID-19
CDC Information for Health Care Professionals: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/hcp/index.html
Monoclonal Antibody Treatments for COVID-19 (Bamlanivimab and Regeneron): The linked letter and referral form below are intended to provide updated information regarding the referral process and available Maryland infusion sites for the two FDA EUA-approved monoclonal antibody (mAb) treatments for COVID-19: bamlanivimab (Eli Lilly) and the antibody combination, casirivimab/imdevimab (Regeneron). Early data for these therapeutics suggest that they may reduce the risk of hospitalization for people at high risk who have tested positive for COVID-19 and have only mild to moderate symptoms.
- Maryland Referral Form (version 21, 8/20/2021)
- Clinician Letter_Monoclonal antibody treatments 12.16.2020 V05.pdf
Starting April 2022, calls will be held monthly on the first Thursday at noon. Some summary slides are available on off weeks.
- Slides for November 3, 2022
- Slides for October 27, 2022
- Slides for October 20, 2022
- Slides for October 13, 2022
- Slides for October 6, 2022
- Slides for September 29, 2022
- Slides for September 22, 2022
- Slides for September 15, 2022
- Slides for September 8, 2022
- Slides for September 1, 2022
- Slides for August 25, 2022
- Slides for August 11, 2022
- Slides for August 4, 2022
- Slides for July 28, 2022
- Slides for July 21, 2022
- Slides for July 14, 2022
- Slides for July 7, 2022
- Slides for June 30, 2022
- Slides for June 16, 2022
- Slides for June 9, 2022
- Slides for June 2, 2022
- Slides for May 26, 2022
- Slides for May 19, 2022
- Slides for May 12, 2022
- Slides for May 5, 2022
- Slides for April 28, 2022
- Slides for April 7, 2022
- Slides for March 31, 2022
- Slides for March 24, 2022
- Slides for March 17, 2022
- Slides for March 10, 2022
- Slides for March 3, 2022
- Slides for February 24, 2022
- Slides for February 17, 2022
- Slides for February 10, 2022
- Slides for February 3, 2022
- Slides for January 27, 2022
- Slides for January 20, 2022
- Slides for January 13, 2022
- Slides for December 16, 2021
- Slides for December 9, 2021
- COVID -19 Management
- Slides for December 2, 2021
- Slides for November 18, 2021
- Update for November 11, 2021
- Slides for November 4, 2021
- Slides for October 28, 2021
- Slides for October 21, 2021
- Slides for October 14, 2021
- Slides for October 7,2021
- Slides for September 30, 2021
- Slides for September 23, 2021
- Slides for September 16, 2021
- Slides for September 9, 2021
- Slides for September 2, 2021
- Slides for August 26, 2021
- Slides for August 19, 2021
- Slides for August 12, 2021
- Slides for August 5, 2021
- Slides for July 29, 2021
- Slides for July 22, 2021
- Slides for July 15, 2021
- Slides for July 8, 2021
- Slides for July 1, 2021
- Slides for June 24, 2021
- Slides for June 17, 2021
- Slides for June 10, 2021
- Slides for June 3, 2021
- Slides for May 27, 2021
- Slides for May 20, 2021
- Slides for May 13, 2021
- Slides for May 6, 2021, FCHD Janssen Vaccine letter to County HCPs 2021-05-05
- Slides for April 29, 2021
- Slides for April 22, 2021
- Slides for April 15, 2021
- Slides for April 8, 2021
- Slides for April 1, 2021
- Slides for March 25, 2021
- Slides for March 18, 2021
- Slides for March 11, 2021
- Slides for March 4, 2021
Monkeypox
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and state public health authorities are investigating confirmed and probable cases of Mpox (in the orthopoxvirus genus) throughout multiple states. Click here to learn more. The Frederick County Health Department is monitoring the emerging public health issue and taking action for local public health preparedness. Healthcare providers should remain vigilant for the possibility of human Mpox virus infection and be ready to identify possible cases, isolate them, and test for the virus.
General information about signs, symptoms, and resources like fact sheets can be found here.
Instructions
Local healthcare providers should immediately report any suspected cases of Mpox ore residents who have had exposure to a probable/confirmed Mpox case to the Frederick County Health Department:
- Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm: fax a completed Maryland State Form 1140 Morbidity Report Form to the Communicable Disease (CD) office at 301-600-1403 AND CALL the CD office at 301-600-3342.
- After-hours/weekend reporting: Call the Frederick County after hours emergency line at 301-600-0312 to be connected to the health department official clinical member on call. Please be prepared with the following details: symptoms and date of onset; history of any animal bites or scratches; any close contacts with any individuals known or suspected to have Mpox; sexual history; and smallpox vaccination status.
Labs
- Commercial labs: Quest, LabCorp, Sonic, Aegis, Mayo
- Maryland Department of Health (MDH)
- 2 Dry swabs (one for MDH, one for CDC if needed)
- 1 VTM swab (for reflex testing if negative)
Resources
- Maryland Department of Health (MDH)
- Maryland Monkeypox resource page
- MDH Clinician Letter (August 5, 2022)
- MDH Laboratories Administration Specimen Submission Guidance (June 17, 2022)
- MDH Clinician Letter (May 19, 2022)
- CDC
- CDC COCA: Situational Update for Clinicians about Severe Monkeypox Virus Infections Oct. 6, 2022
- CDC information for health professionals
- CDC resource: Mpox Equity Toolkit
- CDC Dear Colleague Letter: Pain Management Recommendations (July 27, 2022)
- CDC Health Alert Network Advisory: Case-finding Guidance (June 14, 2022)
- CDC Health Alert Network Advisory: Monkeypox Virus Infections in Non-endemic Countries (May 20, 2022)
- Monkeypox Clinician Outreach and Communication Activity (COCA) Calls – These live and archived webinars include relevant and timely information on emerging health threats and public health emergencies.
- Clinical Guidance for Managing Patients with Monkeypox – This resource includes clinical recognition, considerations for people with HIV, isolation and prevention practices, and clinical treatment.
- Infection Control – This guidance includes specific Monkeypox infection control for healthcare settings, control at home, and at autopsy and human remains.
- Preventing the spread of Monkeypox – These resources include information on the prevention of spread in various settings, household disinfection, and managing pets and Monkeypox.
- Information for Health Departments – This set of webpages includes information for health departments on the U.S. outbreak, including reporting cases, considerations for vaccination, and additional resources.
- Health Equity Guiding Principles for Inclusive Communications – This guide provides information on developing inclusive communications and using a health equity lens. It includes key principles for inclusive communications and a discussion of preferred terms.
Update from Frederick County Medical Officer: