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The main goal of the Office of State Epidemiology is to prevent and respond to a variety of public health issues through disease surveillance, standardized data collection, meaningful interpretation, statewide standards, and centralized guidance in order to improve health outcomes for our communities.

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Free COVID-19 Tests

Get eight free at-home COVID-19 tests this fall. Every U.S. household may place an order to receive their eight free tests.

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Mpox

This section provides information related to the 2022 outbreak of mpox (formerly monkeypox) for health care providers and the general public.

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Bicillin® L-A Shortage and Syphilis Treatment

This section provides information on the shortage of Bicillin L-A® (penicillin G benzathine) in the United States.

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Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs)

This section provides information regarding reports of HABs in Nevada this summer as well as tips and preventative measures around bodies of water with HABs.

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“We are dedicated to the health and wellness of our communities across the state of Nevada and work diligently with our partners to provide data, insight and guidance on epidemiological issues affecting the health of Nevadans and our visitors.”

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Melissa Peek-Bullock
State Medical Epidemiologist

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Blood Lead Level Testing in Nevada, Reporting Requirements

Background Lead is a naturally occurring heavy metal that can cause negative health effects in children and adults. Sources of lead exposure can include chipping or peeling paint in homes…

FDA Approves and Authorizes for Emergency Use Updated COVID-19 Vaccines and De- authorizes Administration of 2023-2024 COVID-19 Vaccines

Background On August 22, 2024, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued approval and granted emergency use authorization (EUA) to both Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech for their updated mRNA COVID-19…

BICILLIN® L-A SHORTAGE AND SYPHILIS TREATMENT – CURRENT SITUATION

Summary Penicillin G benzathine is the recommended treatment for syphilis, and the only recommended treatment for pregnant women infected with or exposed to syphilis. The Centers for Disease Control and…

CDC Clinical Guidelines on the Use of Doxycycline Postexposure Prophylaxis for Bacterial Sexually Transmitted Infection Prevention, United States, 2024

Summary On June 6th, 2024, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released clinical guidelines for the use of doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis (doxy PEP) to prevent bacterial sexually…

Davis Fire and Smoke in Southern Nevada

Wildfires and smoke are affecting multiple parts of Nevada. The Davis Fire has been burning since September 7 and started in Washoe Valley and is now also affecting Southwest Reno….

Tuberculosis Drug Susceptibility Testing for Pyrazinamide Suspended by Nevada State Public Health Laboratory as of July 29, 2024.

Situation Culture-based (phenotypic) drug susceptibility testing (DST) for one of the primary anti-tuberculosis (TB) medications, Pyrazinamide (PZA), is suspended by the Nevada State Public Health Laboratory (NSPHL) as of July…

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