Katie Baker

Health advisory: Increased levels of pertussis and influenza in Kitsap County and Washington state

| January 17, 2025

ACTIONS REQUESTEDBE AWARE of an increase in pertussis and influenza activity in Kitsap County and across Washington state. PERTUSSIS Persons at high risk for pertussis:  CONSIDER pertussis infection in the following situations:  IF YOU SUSPECT PERTUSSIS IN A PATIENT:  Diagnosing pertussis can be difficult, particularly during the early (catarrhal) stage of illness, which features non-specific symptoms and may … Health advisory: Increased levels of pertussis and influenza in Kitsap County and Washington state

Kitsap Respiratory Illness Report: Week 2 (1/5/2025-1/11/2025)

| January 16, 2025

In week ending January 11, local indicators for influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) remained high, but have begun to decrease; however, multiple Washington counties have recently reported influenza-associated deaths, including Kitsap County. Indicators for COVID-19 remained minimal. Regional laboratory surveillance most frequently detected Influenza A among clinical respiratory specimens. Elevated pertussis activity continues to … Kitsap Respiratory Illness Report: Week 2 (1/5/2025-1/11/2025)

Kitsap Respiratory Illness Report: Week 1 (12/29/2024-1/4/2025)

| January 9, 2025

In week ending January 4, local indicators for influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) remained high, while indicators for COVID-19 remained minimal. Regional laboratory surveillance most frequently detected RSV and Influenza A among clinical respiratory specimens. Elevated pertussis activity continues to be reported throughout Washington State. 3.1% of emergency department (ED) visits were attributable to influenza, 0.7% of ED visits were … Kitsap Respiratory Illness Report: Week 1 (12/29/2024-1/4/2025)

Kitsap Respiratory Illness Report: Week 52 (12/22/2024-12/28/2024)

| January 2, 2025

In week ending December 28, local indicators for influenza were high and continuing to increase for a second week, surpassing peak flu activity observed last year. Local indicators for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) were also high and rising. Local indicators for COVID-19 remained minimal. Regional laboratory surveillance most frequently detected RSV and Influenza A among clinical respiratory specimens. Elevated pertussis activity continues … Kitsap Respiratory Illness Report: Week 52 (12/22/2024-12/28/2024)

Kitsap Respiratory Illness Report: Week 51 (12/15/2024-12/21/2024)

| December 26, 2024

In week ending December 21, local indicators for influenza were high and continuing to increase. Local laboratory surveillance showed elevated respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) circulation, and local indicators for COVID-19 remained minimal. Elevated pertussis activity continues to be reported throughout Washington State. 2.8% of emergency department (ED) visits were attributable to influenza, and fewer than … Kitsap Respiratory Illness Report: Week 51 (12/15/2024-12/21/2024)

Kitsap Respiratory Illness Report: Week 50 (12/8/2024-12/14/2024)

| December 20, 2024

In week ending December 14, local indicators for RSV and influenza were elevated and continuing to increase. Local indicators for COVID-19 remained minimal. Elevated pertussis activity continues to be reported throughout Washington State. 1.6% of emergency department (ED) visits were attributable to influenza, and fewer than 10 visits were attributable to either COVID-19 or to RSV. Kitsap sentinel reporting … Kitsap Respiratory Illness Report: Week 50 (12/8/2024-12/14/2024)

Kitsap Respiratory Illness Report: Week 49 (12/1/2024-12/7/2024)

| December 12, 2024

In week ending December 7, local indicators for RSV and influenza continued to increase, while local indicators for COVID-19 remained minimal. Puget Sound regional laboratory data show rapidly rising RSV activity, and Pierce County reports a recent increase in local influenza indicators. Elevated pertussis activity is also being reported throughout Washington State. 0.8% of emergency department (ED) visits were attributable to … Kitsap Respiratory Illness Report: Week 49 (12/1/2024-12/7/2024)

Kitsap Respiratory Illness Report: Week 48 (11/24/24 -11/30/24)

| December 5, 2024

In week ending November 30, local indicators for RSV and influenza continued to increase, while local indicators for COVID-19 remained minimal. Puget Sound regional data show elevated RSV activity, as well as rising influenza. Elevated pertussis activity is also being reported throughout Washington State. Fewer than 10 visits of emergency department (ED) visits were attributable to COVID-19, 0.7% were attributable … Kitsap Respiratory Illness Report: Week 48 (11/24/24 -11/30/24)

Kitsap Respiratory Illness Report: Week 47 (11/17/24 -11/23/24)

| November 28, 2024

In week ending November 23, local indicators for COVID-19, influenza, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) remained low; however, regional laboratory surveillance and regional emergency department surveillance are detecting increasing RSV activity in the Puget Sound area. Elevated pertussis activity is also being reported throughout Washington State. Fewer than 10 emergency department (ED) visits were attributable to COVID-19 or influenza, … Kitsap Respiratory Illness Report: Week 47 (11/17/24 -11/23/24)

Respiratory Illness Report: 11/10/24-11/16/24

| November 21, 2024

View this report as an interactive dashboard. In week ending November 16, local indicators for COVID-19, influenza, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) remained minimal. Regional laboratory surveillance and regional emergency department surveillance are beginning to detect increasing RSV activity in the Puget Sound area. Elevated pertussis activity is also being reported throughout Washington State. Fewer than 10 emergency department … Respiratory Illness Report: 11/10/24-11/16/24