Month: August 2020

8/28/2020 Health Advisory: Influenza and COVID-19 Updates for Providers

| August 28, 2020

Requested actions Be aware CDC released new guidance on preventing influenza with vaccines during the 2020-2021 season. Reinforce masking and social distancing recommendations with patients. DOH survey of Yakima County residents who have utilized community testing locations show that 76% trust their doctor to inform them about COVID-19 recommendations. Washington State Department of Health guidance has … 8/28/2020 Health Advisory: Influenza and COVID-19 Updates for Providers

8/24/20 Health Advisory: Immunization Updates for Providers

| August 24, 2020
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Requested actions Support families in meeting school and childcare-related immunization requirements. Be aware of the State Board of Health immunization rule change. Anticipate increased requests and demand. Be aware of the new guidelines regarding Tdap in schools. Provide students with medically verified immunization records for schools. Students must have their records by the first day of school. Follow CDC guidance to … 8/24/20 Health Advisory: Immunization Updates for Providers

8/4/20 – Health Advisory: COVID-19 Updates for Providers

| August 10, 2020
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Requested actions Be aware CDC updated its COVID-19 isolation duration guidance. Test all patients with new onset of COVID-19 symptoms as well as close contacts to confirmed cases, regardless of age or health status. Testing should be completed within 24 hours of symptom onset. Ensure your facility is able to provide COVID-19 testing to your patients … 8/4/20 – Health Advisory: COVID-19 Updates for Providers