The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODP Health Alert: Respiratory Illness and Guidance for Flu, RSV, and COVID-19 Vaccines. The purpose of this Health Alert is to provide updated recommendations and guidance on the Flu, RSV and COVID-19 Vaccines. Please review the Health Alert for information about the different vaccinations available, the recommended age-ranges and conditions that should consider getting the vaccines, and other important details.

The Office of Developmental Programs requests your assistance sharing the attached ODP Health Alert: A Late Summer Increase in COVID-19 Activity in Pennsylvania. The Health Alert provides information on increasing COVID-19 rates in Pennsylvania, recommended actions for preventing and treating the virus, and a list of resources to help better understand the current situation.

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached ODP Health Alert, Choking: A Medical Emergency. This Alert discusses the different causes of choking and provides information on how to prevent choking from occurring. Please review the document for additional information and details.

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attach Health Alert: Lyme Disease and Other Tickborne Diseases in Pennsylvania. The purpose of this communication is to share important information about tickborne diseases in Pennsylvania, symptoms of tickborne diseases, and tick removal. Please review the announcement for additional details.

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing this updated Health Alert on Possible Measles Exposure. Please review the Health Alert for information on areas of possible exposure, symptoms, resources, and additional details.

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached Health Alert: ODP Health Alert - Possible Measles Exposure and its attachment: Measles Clinical Diagnosis Fact Sheet. Please review the Alert and its attachment for important information on measles exposure and awareness.

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) is sharing this important announcement from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) “FDA Alerts Patients to Regularly Check Diabetes-Related Smartphone Device Alert Settings, Especially Following Phone Hardware or Software Changes: FDA Safety Communication”.

FDA Alerts Patients to Regularly Check Diabetes-Related Smartphone Device Alert Settings, Especially Following Phone Hardware or Software Changes: FDA Safety Communication | FDA

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached Health Alert, 2025 Cold Weather Alert. Please review the attached Alert for important information on precautions to prevent cold-weather-related health risks.

The Office of Developmental Programs is sharing this important announcement from the Pennsylvania Department of Health (PA DOH) related to possible exposure to an individual positive for measles.

On October 11th, the Pennsylvania DOH was notified by the New Jersey DOH that Pennsylvania residents could have been exposed to measles.

The Office of Developmental Programs requests your assistance sharing the attached Health Alert: Accompanying Individuals to Emergency Rooms. The Health Alert discusses how it is critical that Community Home staff accompany individuals to the hospital, stay informed about treatments, be actively involved in discharge arrangements, and understand the follow-up care required. This Health Alert serves as a reminder of the importance of continuity of care in these situations.

Please review the Alert for additional information and detail.