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12/19/22 Health Advisory: Newly Arrived Ukrainian Citizens’ Medical and Mental Health Needs
On April 21, 2022, President Biden announced a new Uniting for Ukraine (U4U) process to help Ukrainian citizens fleeing war come to the United States temporarily. As of Nov. 18, 2022: Newly arrived Ukrainian citizens have various medical and mental health needs. Resources
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11/22/22 Health Advisory: Pediatric respiratory illness increasing in Western Washington
On Nov. 18, Washington State Department of Health (DOH) issued a high-level alert on a surge in respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) causing remarkable strain on pediatric emergency departments (EDs) and intensive care units (ICUs). This alert followed Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC’s) Nov. 4 Health Alert Network (HAN) advisory on multiple viruses causing … 11/22/22 Health Advisory: Pediatric respiratory illness increasing in Western Washington
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11/09/22 Health Advisory: Increased Respiratory Virus Activity
Advisory or Update, Communicable Disease and Immunization Update, Health Advisory, Health Alert, Infection Control, Provider ResourcesMultiple viruses are causing increased respiratory illness, especially among children, straining healthcare systems. Transmission of respiratory illnesses is increased in our communities. Schools report much higher absenteeism than normal for this time of year. Our hospital emergency departments are seeing many patients. This increase in illness early in respiratory illness season highlights the importance of … 11/09/22 Health Advisory: Increased Respiratory Virus Activity
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10/27/22 Health Advisory: 2022–2023 Influenza Season Surveillance, Testing & Treatment
Advisory or Update, Health Advisory, Immunizations, Influenza, Influenza Update, Notifiable Conditions, Provider ResourcesRequested actions Vaccine This season’s updates in Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC’s) Prevention and Control of Influenza (MMWR Vol. 71/No. 1): Surveillance Seasonal influenza surveillance starts in October and continues through April. We expect SARS-CoV-2 and influenza viruses will circulate simultaneously. To aid testing and treatment decisions, stay aware of local influenza and … 10/27/22 Health Advisory: 2022–2023 Influenza Season Surveillance, Testing & Treatment
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10/19/22 Health Advisory: Updated bivalent COVID-19 boosters available to children 5 years or older
Communicable Disease and Immunization Update, COVID-19, Health Advisory, Immunizations, News and Alerts, Notifiable Conditions, Provider ResourcesCenters for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup approved an age expansion for updated bivalent COVID-19 vaccine booster doses. The expansion allows children: 5–11 years old to get 1 booster dose of Pfizer pediatric updated bivalent COVID-19 vaccine. 6–17 years old to get 1 … 10/19/22 Health Advisory: Updated bivalent COVID-19 boosters available to children 5 years or older
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09/02/22 Health Advisory: Bivalent Vaccine Booster for COVID-19
Advisory or Update, COVID-19, Health Advisory, Immunizations, Notifiable Conditions, Provider ResourcesRequested actions Be aware: Moderna and Pfizer created bivalent formulations of their mRNA COVID-19 vaccines. The bivalent vaccines target the original strain of SARS-CoV-2 and Omicron subvariants BA.4 and BA.5. United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted emergency use authorization (EUA) to the bivalent vaccines for use as a single booster dose. People can get … 09/02/22 Health Advisory: Bivalent Vaccine Booster for COVID-19
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07/26/22 Health Advisory: Monkeypox Update
We continue to monitor the monkeypox outbreak in Washington and the United States. Report possible monkeypox cases immediately upon suspicion, as Washington State Department of Health (DOH) requires. Call . We will help you complete an intake form and review exposure guidelines to evaluate close contacts. Monkeypox is rare and not often seen in the United States. It can cause a rash … 07/26/22 Health Advisory: Monkeypox Update
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7/21/2022 – Health Update – Monkeypox (MPV) testing and accessing vaccine for postexposure prophylaxis
Advisory or Update, Communicable Disease and Immunization Update, Emerging Diseases and Conditions, monkeypox, News and Update, Notifiable ConditionsHealth Alerts, Advisories, and UpdatesThis information below is specifically for Physicians and other Healthcare Providers. Health Update – Monkeypox (MPV) testing and accessing vaccine for postexposure prophylaxis (PDF) To subscribe or unsubscribe to these updates via email, please email Tippy.Hartford@clark.wa.gov Health Alert: conveys the highest level of importance; warrants immediate action or attention.Health Advisory: provides … 7/21/2022 – Health Update – Monkeypox (MPV) testing and accessing vaccine for postexposure prophylaxis
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07/12/22 Health Advisory: Updated Monkeypox Guidance
Advisory or Update, Health Advisory, monkeypox, News and Alerts, Notifiable Conditions, Provider ResourcesRequested actions Washington currently has 16 reported cases of monkeypox, mostly in King County. Early cases were linked to travel but Public Health Seattle–King County announced last week the virus is likely spreading locally. Monkeypox is rare and not often seen in the United States. It can cause a rash that looks like bumps, blisters … 07/12/22 Health Advisory: Updated Monkeypox Guidance
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06/22/22 Health Advisory: COVID-19 Vaccine for Children as Young as 6 Months
Be aware, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup concluded COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective for children as young as 6 months. Available to children 6 months to 4 years old: Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, in a 3-dose primary series. Be sure to review dosage and vial labeling … 06/22/22 Health Advisory: COVID-19 Vaccine for Children as Young as 6 Months
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6/17/2022 – Health Advisory – CDC call for cases of pediatric brain abscesses, and epidural and subdural empyemas associated with streptococcus species
Health Alerts, Advisories, and Updates This information below is specifically for Physicians and other Healthcare Providers. Health Advisory – CDC call for cases of pediatric brain abscesses, and epidural and subdural empyemas associated with streptococcus species (PDF) To subscribe or unsubscribe to these updates via email, please email Tippy.Hartford@clark.wa.gov Health Alert: conveys the highest level … 6/17/2022 – Health Advisory – CDC call for cases of pediatric brain abscesses, and epidural and subdural empyemas associated with streptococcus species
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6/13/2022 – Health Update – Monkeypox specimen testing at Washington State Public Health Laboratories
Advisory or Update, Communicable Disease and Immunization Update, Health Advisory, Notifiable ConditionsHealth Alerts, Advisories, and Updates This information below is specifically for Physicians and other Healthcare Providers. Health Update – Monkeypox specimen testing at Washington State Public Health Laboratories (PDF) To subscribe or unsubscribe to these updates via email, please email Tippy.Hartford@clark.wa.gov Health Alert: conveys the highest level of importance; warrants immediate action or attention. Health … 6/13/2022 – Health Update – Monkeypox specimen testing at Washington State Public Health Laboratories
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06/10/22 Health Advisory: Routine childhood immunization rates down
Communicable Disease and Immunization Update, Health Advisory, Immunization, Immunizations, Provider ResourcesRequested actions Bring your child and adolescent patients’ vaccinations up to date at every opportunity. Contact families who missed well-child visits or childhood vaccinations and ask them to come in for an appointment. Explain to families why it’s important to keep children’s and adolescents’ vaccinations up to date. Review Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s … 06/10/22 Health Advisory: Routine childhood immunization rates down