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Over the Counter Product Recall
January 17, 2012: Read the letter from the US FDA regarding the potential presence of Foreign Tablets or Chipped or Broken Tablets or Gelcaps including Excedrin, NoDoz, Bufferin, Gas-X Prevention:
Recall Link
Pertussis ("Whooping Cough") Informational Letter
January 05, 2012: Read the letter from the Suffolk County Department of Health Services regarding the increase in cases of Pertussis (commonly known as "whooping cough"), the stages of development, incubation periods, and more:
Pertussis Letter
Don’t let the Bed Bugs Bite!
November 14, 2011: Bed Bugs are real and making a commeback, read more:
http://www.michigan.gov/emergingdiseases/0,1607,7-186-26346_25949_55522---,00.html
Seasonal Flu Information for Parents
November 07, 2011: Information for parents from the Department of Health about seasonal flu/vaccinations: http://www.schoolhealthservicesny.com/uploads/nysdoh%20flu%20amend%205-11.pdf
A Seasonal Flu Guide for Parents: http://www.schoolhealthservicesny.com/files/filesystem/Seasonal%20FluParent072011.pdf
Guía para padres sobre la gripela gripe. Haga que le apliquen la gripe: http://www.schoolhealthservicesny.com/uploads/Spanish%20version%20flu%20guide%20SP%20FINAL%207-08.pdf
Adult Vaccinations Protect Children
August 19, 2011:Regular vaccinations for adults can help protect children, seniors and people with weakened immune systems, but few American adults get the recommended immunizations, experts say. Click here to read more
Protect Allergic Kids (PAK)
May 09, 2011: PAK's mission is to raise food allergy awareness by promoting education, while providing support to members and their families. The purpose of group meetings is to build a network of support for parents and caregivers. PAK is available for presentations in Long Island, New York. PAK accepts donations to fund education and research to find a cure. Learn more about this organization from their website at: http://www.protectallergickids.org/
Benzocaine Topical Products: Sprays, Gels and Liquids: Risk of Methemoglobinemia
April 25, 2011: The FDA has issued a drug safety communication about a serious adverse effect associated with the use of over-the-counter (OTC) benzocaine gels, sprays, and liquids used during medical procedures to numb the mucous membranes of the mouth and throat, and sold over-the-counter and used to relieve pain from a variety of conditions, such as teething, canker sores, and irritation of the mouth and gums. Benzocaine gels and liquids are sold OTC under different brand names such as Anbesol, Hurricaine, Orajel, Orabase and generic store brands. Benzocaine sprays are marketed under names such as Hurricaine, Cetacaine, Exactacine and Topex.
In its communication to healthcare professionals, FDA is warning the public that the use of benzocaine is associated with methemoglobinemia, a rare but serious condition that results in the amount of oxygen carried through the blood stream being greatly reduced. In the most severe cases, methemoglobinemia can result in death.
Methemoglobinemia is a rare, but serious condition in which the amount of oxygen carried through the blood stream is greatly reduced. In the most severe cases, methemoglobinemia can result in death. Those who develop methemoglobinemia may experience signs and symptoms such as pale, gray or blue colored skin, lips, and nail beds; headache; lightheadedness; shortness of breath; fatigue; and rapid heart rate.
Methemoglobinemia has been reported with all strengths of benzocaine gels and liquids, including concentrations as low as 7.5%. The cases occurred mainly in children aged 2 years or younger who were treated with benzocaine gel for teething. The development of methemoglobinemia after treatment with benzocaine sprays may not be related to the amount applied. In many cases, methemoglobinemia was reported following the administration of a single benzocaine spray. The signs and symptoms usually appear within minutes to hours of applying benzocaine and may occur with the first application of benzocaine or after additional use.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
- Benzocaine products should not be used on children less than two years of age, except under the advice and supervision of a healthcare professional.
- Adult consumers who use benzocaine gels or liquids to relieve pain in the mouth should follow the recommendations in the product label. Consumers should store benzocaine products out of reach of children. FDA encourages consumers to talk to their healthcare professional about using benzocaine.
FDA is continuing to evaluate the safety of benzocaine products and the Agency will update the public when it has additional information. FDA will take appropriate regulatory actions as warranted. Healthcare professionals and patients are encouraged to report adverse events, side effects, or product quality problems related to the use of these products to the FDA's MedWatch Safety Information and Adverse Event Reporting Program at www.fda.gov/MedWatch/report.htm
The original source and additional information can be found at: http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/SafetyInformation/SafetyAlertsforHumanMedicalProducts/ucm250264.htm
Free Discount Prescription Drug Card
February 1, 2011: This program is being provided to you to help lower prescription drug costs of up to 75% (discounts average roughly 30%) and works at over 54,000 pharmacies and grocery stores. This card can be provided to anyone associated with the school(s) that you serve (you, your family, staff members, volunteers, any or all students and their families).
For more information or for Free printable card, click here http://www.nasn.org/portals/0/membership/prescription_drug_card_landing_page.html To order hard copies email Kenny Lull at klull@nasn.org.
Voluntary Recall of Albuterol Sulfate Inhalation Solution
January 4, 2011: The US FDA MedWatch reported a Ritedose Corporation voluntary recall of 0.083% Albuterol Sulfate Inhalation Solution. Please go to the recall notice for the container sizes and lot numbers recalled http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm238528.htm
This product is recalled due to 2.5 mg/3 mL single use vials embossed with the wrong dosage concentration therefore, represents a potential significant health hazard. Consumers should immediately return the affected product to the place it was obtained (i.e. doctor’s office, pharmacy, etc.). For more information, contact Ritedose Corporation 803-935-3995 Monday through Friday 8am to 5 pm EST or: recall@ritedose.com.
Flu Information
December 8, 2010: US Department of Health and Human Services information about the flu at flu.gov
Recall Notice for Celery, Lollypops, and Raisinets
October 25, 2010: SanGar Produce & Processing Co. of San Antonio, TX is recalling celery due to possible listeria contamination. The Texas Department of State Health Services traced 6 of 10 cases of listeriosis in the state to celery processed at a SanGar plant; at least four victims of the food poisoning died. The recall involves cut fresh produce in sealed packages distributed to schools, restaurants, hospitals and other institutions, but it’s not thought to be at supermarkets. It is not currently known how much contaminated celery was processed or how widely it was distributed. For more information visit: http://sangarproduce.com/http://blogs.consumerreports.org/.a/6a00d83451e0d569e20133f544b1ba970b-pi.
Consumers Union will be posting a new recall alert for Mega Pops brand lollipops and a Single Production Code of Nestlé Raisinets Fun Size Bags. Please visit www.clickcheckandprotect.org for this information.
Important Medication Recall for Infants and Children
May 3, 2010: Read the FDA Safety Recall Notice: "McNeil Consumer Healthcare Over-the-Counter Infants’ and Children’s Products: Recallincluding Tylenol, Motrin, Zyrtec, and Benadryl products"
It’s Spring – Time to Prevent Lyme Disease
April 30, 2010: In the United States, more cases of Lyme disease are reported than any other bug-borne disease. In 2008 there were about 29,000 confirmed cases and 6277 probable cases of Lyme disease in the U.S. Most of these cases are reported from the Northeast and upper Midwest which makes it even more important for New Yorkers to be aware of this disease.
The CDC has a feature called, It’s Spring – Time to Prevent Lyme Disease. It offers tips to prevent tick bites and reduce your risk of Lyme disease as well as other tick-borne diseases.
You may access this article on our Links page @http://schoolhealthservicesny.com/links.cfm
Enjoy the great outdoors!
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month
April 8, 2010: Read the CDC's Feature: "April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month"
NYS Department of Health: Fifth’s Disease
March 24, 2010: Read the Hot Topics from New York State Department of Health's Fact Sheet covering Fifth’s Disease
NYSSHSC "Hot Topics"
February 12, 2010: View the Hot Topics from New York Statewide School Health Services Center (NYSSHSC)
Suffolk County Department of Health Free H1N1 Clinic Flyer
January 21, 2010: View the Flyer for Free Vaccinations and the Spanish version of the Flyer: Curso Intensivo de Vacunacion Gratuito de H1N1
NY Statewide School Health Services Center H1N1 Update
January 12, 2010: Read the update at: http://www.schoolhealthservicesny.com/uploads/H1N1%20January%2012%2010.pdf
H1N1 Update #1
January 12, 2010: Read the Suffolk County Department of Health Services' H1N1 Influenza Virus Update - #1 for Thursday, January 7, 2010, 4:30 P.M.
CDC on Safe Turkey and Food Preparation
November 24, 2009: Read the article from the Centers for Disease Control on safe turkey and food preparation at:
http://www.schoolhealthservicesny.com/links.cfm
New York Statewide School Health Services Center (NYSSHSC) Hot Topics
October 9, 2009: Read the NYSSHSC's Hot Topics at: http://schoolhealthservices.org/links.cfm?subpage=5
NYSSHSC H1N1 Influenza Update: June 9, 2009
June 11, 2009: The current information available on the H1N1 Influenza A outbreak is highlighted below with resources found on our website at:
http://schoolhealthservices.org/a-zindex.cfm?subpage=108
From the NYS Department of Health:
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Since the last Update from the NYSDOH, 77 additional cases of H1N1 (Swine Flu) have been confirmed: 1 case in Cortland County, 2 cases in Dutchess County, 6 cases in Erie County, 2 cases in Monroe County, 1 case in Nassau County, 16 cases in Onondaga County, 1 case in Oswego County, 6 cases in Suffolk County, 1 case in Tompkins County, 8 cases in Westchester County, and 33 cases in New York City.
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As of June 8th there are a total of 1007 confirmed cases of H1N1 Influenza A in New York State with 623 of the cases centered in the New York City area. The map of the locations of the confirmed cases by county can be found on our H1N1 page link listed above (it is in the third section from the top).
From the World Health Organization:
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As of 06:00 GMT, 8 June 2009, 73 countries have officially reported 25,288 cases of influenza A(H1N1) infection, including 139 deaths.
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A world map illustrating the breakdown of the number of laboratory-confirmed cases by country is found on our site at the link above.
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The current phase of alert in the WHO Global Influenza Preparedness Plan remains unchanged at Phase 5.
From the Centers for Disease Control:
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The CDC is now updating their numbers on a weekly basis.
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They currently report 858 confirmed cases in New York State with 8 deaths related to the virus.
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The CDC notes: Because of daily reporting deadlines, the state totals reported by CDC may not always be consistent with those reported by state health departments. If there is a discrepancy between these two counts, data from the state health departments should be used as the most accurate number.
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New York is categorized as having a “Regional Spread” of the disease. The categories of geographic spread are:
- Sporadic
- Local
- Regional
- Widespread
Lightning and Thunder Safety Information
May 22, 2009 - With summer approaching and interesting weather patterns always present, it is good to review lightning safety. http://schoolhealthservicesny.com/a-zindex.cfm?subpage=19
- NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) Lightning Risk Reduction
- NYSPHSAA (New York State Public High School Athletic Association) Handbook on Thunder and Lightning (pg. 110) excerped from entire handbook
Latest Swine Flu (H1N1 Flu) Information
May 3, 2009 - View the latest information about the swine flu.
Pertussis/Whooping Cough Case at Nokomis Elementary School
April 16, 2009 - Read the letter from the Suffolk County Department of Health, dated April 14, 2009, describing Pertussis/Whooping Cough.
AAP: Prevention of Pediatric Overweight and Obesity: Family Portal
April 13, 2009 - Visit the American Academy of Pediatrics' webpage designed to create awareness about obesity as a serious health condition and to provide information what families can do at home and in partnership with their pediatrician and/or community to live a healthy active life
Pertussis/Whooping Cough Case at Sequoya Middle School
April 2, 2009 - Read the message sent out to parents about the diagnosed case of Pertussis/Whooping Cough at Sequoya. The affected student has siblings attending East and Merrimac.
Read the letter from the Suffolk County Department of Health, dated April 2, 2009, describing Pertussis/Whooping Cough
Steve Levy Taps Federal Funds to Cover the Uninsured in Suffolk
March 30, 2009 - Read the Press Release describing how Suffolk Executive Steve Levy rolled out a program on March 24th that will tap newly available federal funds to secure health insurance for county residents who meet qualifying standards.
National Poison Prevention Week
March 6, 2009 - National Poison Prevention Week is March 15-21, 2009. View the Poison Prevention.org website for additional details.
Pertussis (Whooping Cough) Information
February 4, 2009 - Read the letter from the Suffolk County Department of Health dated February 4, 2009 concerning a probable case of Pertussis (Whooping Cough) at Sachem East High School
Peanut Butter / Salmonella Outbreak Information
January 21, 2009 - Investigation Update: Outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium Infections, 2008–2009 | Salmonella CDCs
http://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/typhimurium/
Extreme Cold Weather Safety Tips
http://www.schoolhealthservicesny.com/links.cfm
Meningococcal Disease
New York State Department of Health information about meningococcal disease and vaccination
Flu Guide
Flu Guide for Parents from the New York State Department of Health
Importance of Smoke Detectors
New York State Department of State's Smoke Detector Brochure
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's Document which Recommends Testing All Smoke Detectors and Replacing Batteries Annually and Developing and Practicing an Escape Plan
Fire Safety.gov's Smoke Alarms Article: Why, Where, and Which
The Importance of Carbon Monoxide Detectors:
Carbon Monoxide and Smoke Detectors - New Rochelle City School District Article
Center for Disease Control's Article: Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: The Quiet Killer
Put Food Safety on the Menu this Holiday Season
We hope you have a safe and healthy holiday!
http://schoolhealthservicesny.com/links.cfm
Candy Recall Information
Suffolk County Health Services: Tips for Parents
MSRA Information
View various resources concerning MSRA
Health and Weight
Information from the CDC: Tips for Parents – Ideas to Help Children Maintain a Healthy Weight
Suffolk County Department of Health Letter
Read the letter discussing pertussia (whooping cough) in adolescents dated October 12, 2006
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