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Lilly Diabetes is here with you to help you stay safe and informed
3/31/20 Our commitment continues: This is a challenging time around the world, and we want to share a few updates from Lilly regarding COVID-19.
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Are You Safely Using Hand Sanitizer
3/30/20 Each of us can help stop the spread of COVID-19 disease here's how.
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Severe Illness Associated with Using Non-Pharmaceutical Chloroquine Phosphate to Prevent and Treat Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
3/28/20 The CDC has released a Health Advisory with a warning that the use of Chloroquine phosphate, when used without a prescription and supervision of a healthcare provider, can cause serious health consequences, including death. Read more.
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The FDA's Efforts In The Fight Against COVID-19
3/28/20 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced the following actions taken in its ongoing response effort to the COVID-19 pandemic
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Food Safety and Availability During the Coronavirus Pandemic
3/27/20 Food availability and food safety are vitally important to our well-being, and the FDA is working hard to help ensure the foods you, your family, and your pets eat are safe and available.
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FDA Alert on Epi-Pen Auto-Injectors 0.3 mg and 0.15 mg
3/25/20 FDA alerts patients and health care professionals of EpiPen auto-injector errors related to device malfunctions and user administration
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Local Public Media Channels to Broadcast Educational Content for Pre-K to 12th Grade
3/20 20 The New York State Education Department and New York’s nine public television stations announced today that expanded educational resources and “Learn-at-Home” programming is now available for all of New York’s students in response to school closings across the state. In addition, NYSED has launched a dedicated website featuring remote continuity of learning resources to provide districts and teachers with increased options.
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NYS Education Department Releases Updated Guidance on Coronavirus:to Ensure Continuity of Learning and Nutrition Services
3/18/20 The NYS Education Department recently issued updated guidance in accordance with Executive Order 202.4, which requires that school districts, charter schools and non-public schools to close no later than today, March 18, 2020, for a period of two weeks, ending April 1, 2020 due to the Novel Coronavirus outbreak. The guidance will assist school districts as they establish a COVID-19 plan for alternative instructional options, distribution and availability of meals, and child care, with an emphasis on serving children of parents in the health care profession or first responders who are critical to the response effort.
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NIH: SARS-2 Coronavirus Stable for Hours on Surfaces
3/18/20 The virus that causes COVID-19 is stable for several hours to days in aerosols and on surfaces, according to a new study from NIAID, CDC, UCLA and Princeton University scientists in The New England Journal of Medicine. Read more.
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Governor Cuomo Signs Excecutive Order Closing and Temporarily Waives 180-Day Instructional Requirement
3/17/20 Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today signed an executive order directing all schools in New York to close by Wednesday, March 18 for two weeks ending April 1. At that time, the state will reassess whether to extend the school closures further and continue to suspend the 180-day instructional requirement. Schools that exceed the closure period without state authorization will not be exempted from the 180-day rule. This action will ensure consistency and uniformity across the state in instructional time for this extraordinary school year.
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NYSED Issues Additional Guidance to Schools Regarding Regarding Novel Coronavirus
3/14/20 The New York State Education Department today issued updated guidance to school officials regarding the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) to provide as much flexibility as possible to districts affected by closure related to COVID-19 in many areas, including accountability and test administration.
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FDA Approves fFrst Generic of ProAir HFA
3/13/20 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first generic of ProAir HFA (albuterol sulfate) Inhalation Aerosol for the treatment or prevention of bronchospasm in patients four years of age and older with reversible obstructive airway disease and the prevention of exercise-induced bronchospasm in patients four years of age and older.
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2020 NYSASN School Nurse Orientation Registration Now Open
3/3/20 School Nurse Orientation is a professional development conference for registered professional nurses who are new to the specialty practice of school nursing. Preference is given to school nurses with less than three years’ experience. If space is available, school nurses with more experience will be accepted. Learn more.
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Save the Date- ASHA 2020 Annual School Health Conference
3/2/20 Acquire the knowledge and resources to develop, support, and assess school health tenets while embracing the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child model.
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Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A. Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Phenytoin Oral Suspension USP
2/26/20 Recall of Phenytoin Oral Suspension USP, 125 mg/5ml Due to Possible Underdosing or Overdosing
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Tandem Diabetes Care launches t:slim X2 with Control-IQ in U.S.
2/25/20 The FDA cleared the t:slim X2 insulin pump and Control-IQ advanced hybrid closed-loop technology for controlling Type 1 diabetes.
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World Hearing Day 2020 is March 3: Adopt Healthy Hearing Habits
2/24/20 On March 3, join Noisy Planet, the World Health Organization (WHO), and others in spreading the message about healthy hearing in observance of World Hearing Day.
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FDA approves first drug for treatment of peanut allergy for children
2/24/20 Today the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Palforzia [Peanut (Arachis hypogaea) Allergen Powder-dnfp] to mitigate allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis, that may occur with accidental exposure to peanuts.
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Obesity treatment programs may boost kids' self-esteem, body image
2/21/20 Children who participate in obesity treatment programs get a benefit over and above weight loss: they may also start seeing themselves more positively, a new study suggests.
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Be Prepared to Stay Safe and Healthy in Winter
2/19/20 Although winter comes as no surprise, many of us may not be ready for its arrival. Winter storms and cold temperatures can be dangerous.
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SchoolSafety.gov Launches to Help Educators, Administrators, Parents, and Law Enforcement Prepare for Threats
2/15/20 The Federal School Safety Clearinghouse website: SchoolSafety.gov. is now active. This website is a one-stop-shop of resources for K-12 administrators, educators, parents, and law enforcement to use to prepare for and address various threats related to safety, security, and support in schools. Learn more.
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Syringe Reuse and Mishandling of Injectable Medications by Health Care Personnel- Actions for Prevention and Response
2/14/14 February 2020 marks the 10-year anniversary of the Safe Injection Practices Coalition and its One & Only Campaign, a public health effort to eliminate unsafe medical injections. Since 2001, nearly 200,000 patients in the US have been notified of possible exposure to hepatitis B or C virus or HIV because of syringe reuse or mishandling of injectable medications.
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Rapidly Identify Pediatric Sepsis
2/13/20 Anyone can get an infection, and almost any infection can lead to sepsis. Certain people are at higher risk, including children 12 and younger. Because sepsis begins outside of a hospital in 80% of cases, first responders and pre-hospital caregivers are critical to urgent recognition and treatment of sepsis. Learn more.
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FDA : MiniMed 600 Series Insulin Pumps by Medtronic : Class I Recall - Due to Incorrect Insulin Dosing
2/12/20 Medtronic is recalling MiniMed 600 Series Insulin Pumps insulin pumps due to a missing or broken retainer ring which helps to lock the insulin cartridge into place in the pump's reservoir compartment. If the cartridge is not locked firmly into place, under or over delivery of insulin may occur, which could result in hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia. Learn more.
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Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) releases 2020 Child and Adolescent Vaccine Schedule.
2/6/20 Learn more about the changes in this year's ACIP Child and Adolescent Vaccine Schedule. recommendations.
