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Health Advisory: Pertussis Cases Continue to Increase in Washington State
11/07/2024 This is a Provider Alert from the Yakima Health District regarding an increase in pertussis (whooping cough) cases. Healthcare providers should: This is an update to the Provider Alert sent in May 2024. Current Pertussis Situation in Washington There has been a total of 1,099 confirmed and probable cases of pertussis reported statewide during…
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Health Advisory: CDC Confirms Nine Human Cases of Avian Influenza in Washington State
11/01/24 Clinicians in Washington should consider avian influenza infection in patients who present with acute respiratory illness, isolated conjunctivitis, or influenza-like illness (ILI), and to assess patients for exposures to animals (poultry, cattle, wildlife, or other animals) or people suspected or known to be infected with avian influenza. Current Situation The Centers for Disease Control…
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Health Officer Order for Reporting Hospitalizations and Deaths Due to RSV, COVID-19, and Influenza
DATE: September 26, 2024 TO: Health care providers, health care facilities, medical examiners, and coroner’s office FROM: Neil Barg, MD, Health Officer RE: Health Officer Order for Reporting Hospitalizations and Deaths Due to RSV, COVID-19, and Influenza Pursuant to WAC 246-101-505 Effective Date: October 1, 2024 Authority Under the authority granted to the Local Health Officer pursuant to…