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Navigating Fentanyl Risks, Perinatal Oral Health, and COVID-19 Safety this Summer
Friday, August 4, 2023
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 Addressing the Opioid Crisis: Taking Action for Safer Communities
In response to the concerning increase in fentanyl abuse and the rising risk of accidental overdoses or deaths, healthcare professionals can take action by:
- Expanding distribution and use of naloxone and overdose prevention education
- Expanding awareness, access, and availability of treatment for substance use disorders
- Intervening early with individuals at highest risk for overdose
- Improving detection of overdose outbreaks to facilitate more effective response
Additional provider and community resources, such as data and reports and free naloxone access in San Diego County, can be found on the OD2A website.
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COVID-19 Activity Increasing in San Diego
While COVID-19 activity is still at low levels, there has been a rise in COVID-19 positive tests, emergency department visits, and wastewater detection. Encourage all patients, especially those in nursing homes, to get tested and treated if they are symptomatic or have been exposed.
COVID-19 Therapeutics Provider Warmline: 1-866-268-4322 (866-COVID-CA), free and confidential consultation on COVID-19 testing and treatment, Monday - Friday, 6am - 5pm PST.
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Sending on behalf of Medical Care Services
Dr. Jennifer Tuteur, Assistant Chief Medical Officer, Medical Care Services
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