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NEW! Guidance Document for Healthcare Workers: Clinical Reminders During Bicillin L-A® Shortage

Posted on Jul 27, 2023 in Featured, Resource, Treatments

There is currently a drug shortage of Penicillin G benzathine injectable suspension products (Bicillin L-A®) listed on the FDA’s drug shortage webpage. The limited supply is primarily due to increased demand, and we are also aware that Penicillin G procaine has been discontinued by the manufacturer. To ensure the appropriate use of the available inventory ...
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NEW! DOH urges expanded screening and treatment of syphilis: Syphilis cases are rising dramatically in women and newborns – July 19, 2023

Posted on Jul 26, 2023 in Featured, Issues and Advisories, Resource

New! Syphilis in Pregnancy Resource Page

Posted on Jul 14, 2023 in Featured, Resource

Since 2017, Hawaiʻi has experienced an upward trend in cases of congenital syphilis – a serious and sometimes life-threatening infection that occurs when a syphilis infection is passed from mother to baby during pregnancy. To learn more about congenital syphilis and how you can protect yourself, your baby, and your sexual partners, please visit our ...
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