Monkeypox in Yakima County Lab results have confirmed that a Yakima County resident has tested positive for monkeypox. This is the first known case in Yakima County. Yakima Health District staff is working with the individual to identify close contacts and providing them with the JYNNEOS vaccine to prevent further spread. The individual is isolating … Health Advisory: Monkeypox Update
Contact: Melissa Sixberry, Director of Disease Control 509-249-6509 **Clinical leadership is expected to schedule time to review guidelines with staff** Provider Alert: Johnson & … Provider Alert: 04/13/2021 Johnson & Johnson Vaccine paused due to safety alert
Contact: Melissa Sixberry, Director of Disease Control 509-249-6509 **Clinical leadership is expected to schedule time to review guidelines with staff** Provider Alert: Yakima County myStrength Health App., COVID-19 Vaccine updates, Increased Syphilis Cases. March 16, 2021 Requested Actions Yakima Health District launches evidence based digital health application myStrength … Provider Alert: Yakima County myStrength Health App., COVID-19 Vaccine updates, Increased Syphilis Cases
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
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
