August 24, 2022 Actions Requested Clinicians should suspect Monkeypox virus infection in any patient presenting with one or more lesions that suggest monkeypox infection, regardless of the patient’s age, social history, gender, or sexual identity. Recently, the first cases of monkeypox in cisgender adult females and an adolescent under the age of 18 were reported in … Health Advisory: Monkeypox Update
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Please join Kitsap Public Health District for a monkeypox informational webinar on Tuesday, Aug. 9, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. This webinar is clinician-focused and will cover the following topics: Monkeypox Outbreak Overview and Status Update Clinical Recognition and Pathology Testing Infection Prevention Vaccination Treatment Public Health Role and Follow Up There will be … Health Advisory: Kitsap Monkeypox Webinar on Tuesday, August 9
First probable case of monkeypox reported in Kitsap County. The resident, an adult male, tested positive this week for Orthopoxvirus. The CDC will conduct follow-up testing to confirm the case. More than 100 cases of monkeypox have been identified in Washington since May, with the majority of cases reported in King County. Actions Requested Report … Health Advisory: Monkeypox Update
Click here to access weeks 25-28 of the Kitsap Respiratory Illness Report: 6.19.2022 – 7.16.2022.
Actions Requested Be aware of recent cases of Monkeypox identified in King County residents that did not report any travel during the exposure period, suggesting local virus transmission. Report suspected cases of Monkeypox virus infection to Kitsap Public Health District 24/7 by calling 360-728-2235 or use the Reportable Disease Fax Form and fax to 360-813-1168 with any corresponding lab results. Be … Health Advisory: Updates and Recommendations for Suspected Cases of Monkeypox Virus Infection
Actions Requested Be aware, on Wednesday June 29, 2022, a backyard flock of ducks in Kitsap County tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influence (HPAI). USDA press release, June 30, 2022 Any individuals identified during the investigation as having been potentially exposed will be monitored by the Kitsap Public Health District for 10 days and … Health Advisory: H5 Avian Influenza Updates
Click here to access week 24 of the Kitsap Respiratory Illness Report: 6.12.2022 – 6.18.2022.
Actions Requested Be aware, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup have concluded that vaccines are safe and effective for children 6 months and older are eligible for a primary series of COVID 19 vaccine. Two different vaccines are available for the younger pediatric age group. Pfizer-BioNTech is … Health Advisory: COVID-19 Updates for Providers
Click here to access week 23 of the Kitsap Respiratory Illness Report: 6.05.2022 – 6.011.2022.
Dear Kitsap health care colleagues, See below for a CDC Call for Cases of Pediatric Brain Abscesses, Epidural Empyemas, and Subdural Empyemas Associated with Streptococcus species. Please report any suspected cases to Kitsap Public Health District by calling our 24/7 reporting line at: 360-728-2235. Please also follow instructions below to report directly to the CDC. … Health Advisory: CDC Call for Cases – Pediatric Brain Abscesses, Epidural Empyemas, and Subdural Empyemas Associated with Streptococcus species
