Yakima Health District

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

Support Youth Addicted to Nicotine

| November 21, 2019

Supporting Youth who are Addicted to Nicotine: Advice for Pediatricians Ask the Right Questions: •Ask about tobacco and nicotine use in the context of routine screening, using language that youth will understand. Sample screening questions include: o “Do you use any tobacco products, like cigarettes, chewing tobacco, or hookah? Have you used them in the … Support Youth Addicted to Nicotine

Hepatitis A Outbreak- Approaches for Community Health Centers

| November 19, 2019

Hepatitis A webinar

Measles Provider Alert May 2019

| May 17, 2019

Provider Alert For immediate release: May 15, 2019 Dear Colleagues, A Pierce County man in his 40’s has been diagnosed with measles. The Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department and Public Health-Seattle & King County are investigating this jointly as he spent a significant amount of time at the Sea-Tac Airport. It is unclear where this patient … Measles Provider Alert May 2019