Kitsap Provider Resources

Health Advisory: Immediate Pause on the use of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine: Rare but Serious Health Events Under Investigation

| April 13, 2021

Actions Requested DO NOT ADMINISTER Johnson & Johnson (J&J) COVID-19 vaccine until further notice. Continue storing your J&J vaccine appropriately. Do not dispose of it. Maintain a high index of suspicion for symptoms that might represent rare, but serious thrombotic events or thrombocytopenia in patients who have recently received the J&J COVID-19 vaccine. Symptoms can include severe headache, … Health Advisory: Immediate Pause on the use of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine: Rare but Serious Health Events Under Investigation

Health Advisory: SARS-CoV-2 Sequencing – Information for clinicians and healthcare facilities

| March 30, 2021

Actions Requested Review recently updated CDC guidance on SARS-CoV-2 variants (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/cases-updates/variant-surveillance/variant-info.html). Consider submitting lab specimens that meet the Washington State Department of Health’s case categories listed below. Contact Kitsap Public Health at (360) 728-2235 to coordinate submission of a specimen sequencing. The following specimen types can be submitted for sequencing: (a) RNA extract (preferred); (b) nasal swab, … Health Advisory: SARS-CoV-2 Sequencing – Information for clinicians and healthcare facilities

Health Advisory: Ongoing COVID-19 Vaccination at Long Term Care Facilities

| March 26, 2021

Ongoing COVID-19 Vaccination at Long Term Care Facilities Actions Requested by Washington State Department of Health Coordinate planning for ongoing vaccination COVID-19 needs with the pharmacy that currently provides your long term care facility with medications if they are already enrolled as a COVID vaccine provider. Work with the pharmacy to set up appointments for … Health Advisory: Ongoing COVID-19 Vaccination at Long Term Care Facilities

Health Advisory: Free BinaxNOW COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Cards Available

| March 3, 2021

Actions Requested Contact KPHD to obtain BinaxNOW COVID-19 rapid antigen cards for use at your facility. Contact Anna Gonzalez at anna.gonzalez@kitsappublichealth.org or (360) 633-9693. Availability is on a first come, first serve basis. Expiration dates for the tests available are 4/8/2021, 4/13/2021, and 5/2/2021. Utilize BinaxNOW COVID-19 rapid antigen cards according to manufacturer instructions and in accordance … Health Advisory: Free BinaxNOW COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Cards Available

Health Advisory: Increased Concern of Drug Overdose

| February 9, 2021

Please review the linked provider alert from the Washington State Department of Health regarding increased concern of drug overdose. General Resources Washington State Department of Health – Overdose Education and Naloxone Distribution https://www.doh.wa.gov/YouandYourFamily/DrugUserHealth/OverdoseandNaloxone University of Washington Alcohol & Drug Abuse Institute (ADAI) – Heroin and fentanyl in Washington State https://adai.washington.edu/WAdata/heroin_versus_fentanyl.htm Substance Abuse and Mental Health … Health Advisory: Increased Concern of Drug Overdose

Health Advisory: COVID-19 Vaccination Opportunities and Updates

| January 14, 2021
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Actions Requested Get vaccinated and inform your Phase 1a eligible employees and colleagues about existing vaccination opportunities. Click on the links below for vaccination opportunities happening in the next few days. Note that appointments are required. Bainbridge Island: covidbi.timetap.com Silverdale: htps://calendly.com/achieve-vaccine/covid-vaccination-clinic Silverdale: chifranciscan.org/vaccineinfo Enroll as a COVID-19 vaccine provider. To start this process, complete the … Health Advisory: COVID-19 Vaccination Opportunities and Updates

Lice in Schools

| May 9, 2017

What procedures should our school follow if a student has head lice? Head lice are tiny parasites that can live on the human head. They survive by sucking blood from the scalp. Lice eggs (called “nits”) can attach to strands of head hair. Lice can cause the head to itch, but have not been proven … Lice in Schools