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High temperatures combined with high humidity can cause heat exhaustion or heat stroke and can exacerbate chronic medical conditions, particularly among those who are at increased risk. This summer you…

The height of the 2019 season for tickborne infections in Philadelphia and surrounding areas is quickly approaching. While Lyme disease is the most frequently diagnosed tickborne illness in Philadelphia residents,…

Local and National Increases: Across the US, there are outbreaks of hepatitis A in several states, especially among unvaccinated, adult populations at high risk (illicit drug users, homeless persons, and…

The ongoing mumps outbreak at Temple University in Philadelphia has led to an unusually high number of requests for mumps testing. In order to reduce the burden on our laboratory…

The Philadelphia Department of Public Health issued the following Health Alert about the ongoing mumps outbreak at Temple University. Since Temple students may seek medical care outside of Philadelphia, please…