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Bicillin L-A® Shortage: Recommendations for Healthcare Organizations

Posted on Jul 23, 2025 in Featured, Issues and Advisories, Resource, Treatments

Originally posted on July 23, 2025 • Last updated February 12, 2026 • Last reviewed February 12, 2026 There is currently a drug shortage of Penicillin G benzathine injectable suspension products (Bicillin L-A®) due to a manufacturer’s voluntary recall (1, 2, 3, 4, 5). This penicillin is the only recommended treatment (6) for pregnant women ...
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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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CDC Releases Updated STI Treatment Guidelines for 2021

Posted on Aug 25, 2021 in Featured, Issues and Advisories

The updated Hawai`i Department of Health STI Case Report reflecting the new CDC STI treatment guidelines is now form-fillable and available here. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) just released the 2021 Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Treatment Guidelines. The guidelines provide current evidence-based diagnostic, management, and treatment recommendations and replace the previous 2015 guidance. Some key ...
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