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Posted September 21, 2009
CDC has recently received reports of a shortage of erythromycin (0.5%) ophthalmic ointment. Texas Health and Safety Code Sec. 81.091 requires that all infants in Texas at childbirth be given a prophylaxis, as specified in DSHS rules, to prevent opthalmia neonatorum. DSHS rules at 25 TAC Sec. 97.136 require one of the following ointments be used:
Tetracycline ophthalmic ointment (1%) and Silver nitrate (1%) are no longer available in the US. CDC released a Dear Colleague letter (PDF, 34KB) to provide guidance for obtaining supplies of erythromycin (0.5%) ophthalmic ointment during this shortage.
For treatment questions during the shortage contact:
512-533-3001
512-458-7111 ext. 3200
DSHS will monitor the situation, and provide updates as developments warrant.
Posted September 3, 2009The term "health care facility" applies to all health care provider organizations regulated by the Facility Licensing Group within the Texas Department of State Health Services.
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