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Nevada State Public Health Laboratory Guidance for Tuberculosis and Bacillus Testing

Background The purpose of this technical bulletin is to provide guidance on two Nevada State Public Health Laboratory (NSPHL) specimen/isolate submission updates: 1) Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) rapid test utilizing the…

Accelerated Testing and Surveillance for Avian Influenza A (H5N1) Human Cases

Background Avian influenza A (H5N1) has been circulating widely among birds and mammals in the United States since 2022. In spring 2024, H5N1 was detected in dairy cattle for the…

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

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…

Clinician Guidance for Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM)

As the winter season approaches, an increase in the circulation of respiratory pathogens, including enteroviruses, is expected. Enterovirus D-68 (EV-D68) is believed to be the main enterovirus responsible for the…

Minor Consent for Sexually Transmitted Disease Prevention and Treatment Services

Background Prior to the passage of SB 172, Nevada Revised Statute (NRS) 430A.180 excluded providers from being able to provide minors certain medical services, including STD treatment, if the provider…

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…