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About the Health Alert Network​

The Health Alert Network (HAN) is a nationwide system for coordinating and distributing important information about public health events. It helps us strengthen our emergency preparedness at the local, state and federal levels.

Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (NDHHS) uses Health Alert Network (HAN) for sharing important and timely information about public health incidents and prevention/treatment guidelines to health care providers, hospitals, laboratories, pharmacies, veterinarians, dentists, long term care/nursing facilities, Tribal health centers and local health departments by email and text messages.

Level of Communication Types:

  • Health Alert: Conveys the highest level of importance; warrants immediate action or attention.
  • Health Advisory: Provides important information for a specific incident or situation; might not require immediate action.
  • Health Update: Provides updated information regarding an incident or situation; unlikely to require immediate action. ​

Health Alerts 

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pdf FileADVISORY03192025CDC HAN: Ongoing Risk of Dengue Virus Infections and Updated Testing Recommendations in the United States3/19/2025
pdf FileADVISORY07072025Increase in Global and Domestic Measles Cases and Outbreaks:3/7/2025
pdf FileADVISORY03072025Expanding Measles Outbreak in Texas and New Mexico and Guidance for the Upcoming Travel Season3/7/2025
pdf FileUPDATE02142025Tuberculosis in Nebraska2/14/2025
pdf FileADVISORY02072025CDC HAN: Ebola Outbreak Caused by Sudan virus in Uganda2/7/2025
pdf FileADVISORY01172025CDC HAN: Accelerated Subtyping of Influenza A in Hospitalized Patients1/17/2025
pdf FileUPDATE12092024Mpox Updates for Clinicians12/9/2024
pdf FileUPDATE11222024Seasonal influenza and respiratory disease updates and recommendations11/22/2024
pdf FileADVISORY11192024CDC HAN: First Case of Clade I Mpox Diagnosed in the United States11/19/2024
pdf FileADVISORY10282024Preborn Child Protection Act Clarification10/28/2024
pdf FileADVISORY10172024CDC HAN: Disruptions in Availability of Peritoneal Dialysis and Intravenous Solutions10/17/2024
pdf FileADVISORY10082024Increase in Pertussis (Whooping Cough) Cases in Nebraska10/8/2024
pdf FileADVISORY10042024CDC HAN: First Marburg Virus Disease Outbreak in the Republic of Rwanda10/4/2024
pdf FileUPDATE10032024Increase in Tularemia Cases in Nebraska10/3/2024
pdf FileUPDATE09242024CDC HAN: Prevention Strategies for Mpox, including Vaccinating People at Risk via Sexual Exposure, for U.S. Travelers Visiting Countries with Clade I Mpox Outbreaks9/24/2024
pdf FileADVISORY08202024Increased Oropouche Virus Activity and Associated Risk to Travelers8/20/2024
pdf FileADVISORY08142024CDC HAN: Increase in Human Parvovirus B19 Activity in the United States8/14/2024
pdf FileUPDATE08072024CDC HAN: Mpox Caused by Human-to-Human Transmission of Monkeypox Virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo with Spread to Neighboring Countries8/7/2024
pdf FileADVISORY07242024CDC HAN: Disruptions in Availability of Becton Dickinson (BD) BACTEC (TM) Blood Culture Bottles7/24/2024
pdf FileUPDATE07192024Jamestown Canyon Virus Detected in Nebraska7/19/2024
pdf FileUPDATE07092024West Nile Virus in Nebraska7/9/2024
pdf FileADVISORY06262024CDC HAN: Increased Risk of Dengue Virus Infections in the United States6/26/2024
pdf FileADVISORY06142024CDC HAN: Disrupted Access to Prescription Stimulant Medications Could Increase Risk of Injury and Overdose6/14/2024
pdf FileADVISORY06122024CDC HAN: Severe Illness Potentially Associated with Consuming Diamond Shruumz (TM) Brand Chocolate Bars, Cones, and Gummies6/12/2024
pdf FileUPDATE06072024Summertime Respiratory Disease Updates: Monitoring for MERS-CoV & Influenza6/7/2024
pdf FileUPDATE05232024Upcoming changes in EMResource5/23/2024
pdf FileADVISORY05202024CDC HAN: Meningococcal Disease Cases Linked to Travel to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA): Ensure Pilgrims are Current on Meningococcal Vaccination5/20/2024
pdf FileUPDATE05142024Tickborne Diseases in Nebraska5/14/2024
pdf FileUPDATE05012024Lyme Disease in Nebraska5/1/2024
pdf FileADVISORY04232024CDC HAN: Adverse Effects Linked to Counterfeit or Mishandled Botulinum Toxin Injections4/23/2024
pdf FileADVISORY04052024CDC HAN: Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A (H5N1) Virus: Identification of Human Infection and Recommendations for Investigations and Response4/5/2024
pdf FileADVISORY03282024CDC HAN: Increase in Invasive Serogroup Y Meningococcal Disease in the United States3/28/2024
pdf FileALERT03262024Candida auris in Nebraska3/26/2024
pdf FileADVISORY03182024CDC HAN: Increase in Global and Domestic Measles Cases and Outbreaks3/18/2024
pdf FileUPDATE02152024Ophthalmic erythromycin ointment shortage2/15/2024
pdf FileUPDATE12202023Seasonal influenza & respiratory updates for clinicians12/20/2023
pdf FileADVISORY12152023CDC HAN: Urgent Need to Increase Immunization Coverage for Respiratory Disease Immunizations & Use of Authorized/Approved Therapeutics in the Setting of Increased Respiratory Disease Activity During the 2023-2024 Winter Season12/15/2023
pdf FileUPDATE12122023Updated Blood Lead Testing Guidelines12/12/2023
pdf FileADVISORY12112023CDC HAN: Severe and Fatal Confirmed Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever among People with Recent Travel to Tecate, Mexico12/11/2023
pdf FileADVISORY12072023CDC HAN: Mpox Caused by Human-to-Human Transmission of Monkeypox Virus with Geographic Spread in the Democratic Republic of the Congo12/7/2023
pdf FileADVISORY11222023Recall on Certain Brands of Saline and Sterile Water Medical Products11/22/2023
pdf FileADVISORY11142023CDC HAN: High Blood Lead Levels in Children Consuming Recalled Cinnamon Applesauce Pouches11/14/2023
pdf FileADVISORY11092023Westview YMCA daycare exposures to a case of active tuberculosis (For Douglas, Sarpy, Cass and Three Rivers Health Jurisdictions only)11/9/2023
pdf FileUPDATE11072023Nebraska Attorney General consumer warning on THC-containing products sold in Nebraska11/7/2023
pdf FileUPDATE10262023Acute Flaccid Myelitis10/26/2023
pdf FileADVISORY10232023CDC HAN: Limited Availability of Nirsevimab in the US--Interim CDC Recommendations to Protect Infants from RSV during the 2023-2024 Respiratory Virus Season10/23/2023
pdf FileADVISORY10162023Detection of Raccoon Rabies Variant in Douglas County (For Douglas and Sarpy counties only)10/16/2023
pdf FileADVISORY 10162023Detection of Raccoon Rabies Variant in Douglas County (Statewide)10/16/2023
pdf FileUPDATE10132023Upcoming Changes in HAN Communication Method10/13/2023
pdf FileADVISORY09062023CDC HAN: Increased Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Activity in Parts of the Southeastern United States: New Prevention Tools Available to Protect Patients9/6/2023
pdf FileADVISORY09052023CDC HAN: Severe Vibrio vulnificus Infections in the United States Associated with Warming Coastal Waters9/5/2023
pdf FileUPDATE08292023CDC HAN: Important Updates on Locally Acquired Malaria Cases Identified in Florida, Texas and Maryland8/29/2023
pdf FileALERT07182023Syphilis Incidence Continues Increasing in Nebraska7/18/2023
pdf FileUPDATE07122023West Nile Virus in Nebraska7/12/2023
pdf FileADVISORY07052023CDC HAN: Wildfire Smoke Exposure Poses Threat to At-Risk Populations7/5/2023
pdf FileADVISORY06272023CDC HAN: Locally Acquired Malaria Cases Identified in  the United States6/27/2023
pdf FileADVISORY06262023Xylazine-related Overdose Warning6/26/2023
pdf FileADVISORY06222023CDC HAN: Guidance on Measles during the Summer Travel Season6/22/2023
pdf FileUPDATE06212023Rabies Postexposure Prophylaxis (PEP): Recommendations for Healthcare Providers to Ensure Proper Prevention & Treatment6/21/2023
pdf FileUPDATE06162023Non-COVID-19 Summertime Respiratory Disease Updates: Monitoring for MERS-CoV & Influenza6/16/2023
pdf FileUPDATE06022023CDC HAN: Important Updates on Outbreak of Fungal Meningitis in U.S. Patients Who Underwent Surgical Procedures under Epidural Anesthesia in Matamoros, Mexico6/2/2023
pdf FileADVISORY05182023CDC HAN: Outbreak of Suspected Fungal Meningitis in U.S. Patients who Underwent Surgical Procedures under Epidural Anesthesia in Matmoros, Mexico5/18/2023
pdf FileUPDATE05152023CDC HAN: Potential Risk for New Mpox Cases5/15/2023
pdf FileUPDATE05042023Tick-Borne Diseases and Nebraska5/4/2023
pdf FileUPDATE04242023Lyme Disease and Nebraska4/24/2023
pdf FileADVISORY04072023CDC HAN: Marburg Virus Disease Outbreaks in Equatorial Guinea and Tanzania4/7/2023
pdf FileADVISORY03032023CDC HAN: Measles Exposure at a Large Gathering in Kentucky, February 2023 and Global Measles Outbreaks3/3/2023
pdf FileADVISORY03022023CDC HAN: Increased Chikungunya Activity in Paraguay and Associated Risk to Travelers3/2/2023
pdf FileADVISORY02272023CDC HAN: Increase in Extensively Drug-Resistant Shigellosis in the United States2/27/2023
pdf FileADVISORY02022023CDC HAN: Outbreak of Extensively Drug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa Associated with Artificial Tears2/2/2023
pdf FileADVISORY12222022CDC HAN: Increase in Pediatric Invasive Group A Streptococcal Infections12/22/2022
pdf FileUPDATE12212022CDC HAN: Important Updates on COVID-19 Therapeutics for Treatment and Prevention12/21/2022
pdf FileADVISORY12152022CDC HAN: Interim Guidance for Clinicians to Prioritize Antiviral Treatment of Influenza in the Setting of Reduced Availability of Oseltamivir12/15/2022
pdf FileUPDATE12082022COVID-19 Therapeutics Updates & Shortages of Oseltamivir, Amoxicillin, & Amoxicillin-Clavulanate12/8/2022
pdf FileUPDATE11182022CDC HAN: Update on Managing Monkeypox in Patients Receiving Therapeutics11/18/2022
pdf FileUPDATE11072022CDC HAN: Update on Ebola Virus Disease (Sudan ebolavirus) Outbreak in Central Uganda11/7/2022
pdf FileALERT11042022Respiratory Season Updates and Recommendations11/4/2022
pdf FileADVISORY11012022CDC HAN: Outbreaks of Nontuberculous Mycobacteria Infections Highlight Importance of Maintaining and Monitoring Dental Waterlines11/1/2022
pdf FileADVISORY10062022CDC HAN: Outbreak of Ebola virus disease (Sudan ebolavirus) in Central Uganda10/6/2022
pdf FileADVISORY09302022CDC HAN: Severe Manifestations of Monkeypox among People who are Immunocompromised due to HIV or Other Conditions9/30/2022
pdf FileADVISORY09122022CDC HAN: Severe Respiratory Illnesses Associated with Rhinoviruses and/or Enteroviruses Including EV-D68 -- Multistate, 20229/12/2022
pdf FileADVISORY09082022CDC HAN: Variant Influenza Virus Infections: Recommendations for Identification, Treatment, and Prevention for Summer and Fall 20229/8/2022
pdf FileUPDATE08192022Nebraska Monkeypox Updates8/19/2022
pdf FileUPDATE08022022CDC HAN: Update for Clinicians on Monkeypox in People with HIV, Children and Adolescents, and People who are Pregnant or Breastfeeding8/2/2022
pdf FileUPDATE07292022Nebraska Monkeypox Update and CDC Update on Testing and Treatment7/29/2022
pdf FileADVISORY07282022CDC HAN: Melioidosis Locally Endemic in Areas of the Mississippi Gulf Coast after Burkholderia pseudomallei in Soil and Water and Linked to Two Cases - Mississippi, 2020 and 20227/28/2022
pdf FileUPDATE07202022Non-COVID-19 Respiratory Disease Updates: Monitoring for MERS-CoV & Influenza7/20/2022
pdf FileADVISORY07142022CDC HAN: Recent Reports of Human Parechovirus in the United States--20227/14/2022
pdf FileADVISORY07132022West Nile Virus in Nebraska7/13/2022
pdf FileADVISORY07122022Tick-borne Diseases in Nebraska7/12/2022
pdf FileADVISORY07062022Nebraska HIV Incidence, Testing Review, Treatment Resources and Prevention7/6/2022
pdf FileUPDATE06152022CDC HAN: Updated Case-finding Guidance: Monkeypox Outbreak - United States, 20226/15/2022
pdf FileUPDATE05262022Update to CDC's Blood Lead Reference Value for Children5/26/2022
pdf FileADVISORY05242022CDC HAN: COVID-19 Rebound After Paxlovid Treatment5/24/2022
pdf FileADVISORY05202022CDC HAN: Monkeypox Virus Infection in the United States and Other Non-endemic Countries--20225/20/2022
pdf FileUPDATE05112022CDC HAN: Updated Recommendations for Adenovirus Testing and Reporting of Children with Acute Hepatitis of Unknown Etiology5/11/2022
pdf FileADVISORY05022022CDC HAN: Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Virus: Recommendations for Human Health Investigations and Response5/2/2022
pdf FileADVISORY04282022Lyme disease in Nebraska4/28/2022
pdf FileADVISORY04252022CDC HAN: Updated Information on Availability and Use of Treatments for Outpatients with Mild to Moderate COVID-19 Who are at Increased Risk for Severe Outcomes of COVID-194/25/2022
pdf FileADVISORY04212022CDC HAN: Recommendations for Adenovirus Testing and Reporting of Children with Acute Hepatitis of Unknown Etiology4/21/2022
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