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Kitsap Respiratory Illness Report: Week 17 (4/20/2025 – 4/26/2025)
In week ending April 26, local indicators for influenza were low and continued to approach baseline levels, while indicators for COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) remained minimal. Other Puget Sound counties observed similar trends. Regional laboratory surveillance most frequently detected rhinovirus among clinical respiratory specimens, followed by SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19). Fewer than 10 emergency department (ED) visits were attributable to…
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Health Advisory: Updates and Recommendations for Suspected Cases of Monkeypox Virus Infection
Advisory or Update, Communicable Disease and Immunization Update, Emerging Diseases and Conditions, Health Advisory, Health Alert, Immunization, Immunizations, monkeypox, News and Alerts, News and Update, Notifiable Conditions, Provider Resources, VaccineActions 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…
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Health Advisory: H5 Avian Influenza Updates
Advisory or Update, Communicable Disease and Immunization Update, Emerging Diseases and Conditions, Health Advisory, Health Alert, Influenza, Influenza Update, News and Alerts, News and Update, Notifiable Conditions, Provider ResourcesActions 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…
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Kitsap Respiratory Illness Report: June 12 – June 18, 2022
Click here to access week 24 of the Kitsap Respiratory Illness Report: 6.12.2022 – 6.18.2022.
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Health Advisory: COVID-19 Updates for Providers
Advisory or Update, Communicable Disease and Immunization Update, COVID-19, Health Advisory, Health Alert, Immunization, Immunizations, News and Alerts, News and Update, Notifiable Conditions, Novel Coronavirus, Prevention, Provider Resources, VaccineActions 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…
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Kitsap Respiratory Illness Report: June 5 – June 11, 2022
Click here to access week 23 of the Kitsap Respiratory Illness Report: 6.05.2022 – 6.011.2022.
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Health Advisory: CDC Call for Cases – Pediatric Brain Abscesses, Epidural Empyemas, and Subdural Empyemas Associated with Streptococcus species
Advisory or Update, Emerging Diseases and Conditions, Health Advisory, Health Alert, News and Alerts, Provider ResourcesDear 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.…
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Kitsap Respiratory Illness Report: May 29 – June 4, 2022
Click here to access week 22 of the Kitsap Respiratory Illness Report: 5.29.2022 – 6.4.2022.
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Kitsap Respiratory Illness Report: May 22 – May 28, 2022
Click here to access week 21 of the Kitsap Respiratory Illness Report: 05.22.2022 – 05.28.2022.
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Kitsap Respiratory Illness Report: May 15 – May 21, 2022
Click here to access the latest Kitsap Respiratory Illness Report: May 15 – May 21, 2022.
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Health Advisory: COVID-19 Updates for Providers – Rebounding after Paxlovid treatment
Advisory or Update, Communicable Disease and Immunization Update, COVID-19, Emerging Diseases and Conditions, Health Advisory, Health Alert, News and Alerts, News and Update, Notifiable Conditions, Novel Coronavirus, Provider ResourcesActions Requested Be aware, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a Health Alert Network (HAN) Health Advisory on COVID-19 rebounding after Paxlovid treatment. Recognize COVID-19 rebound, characterized by a recurrence of symptoms or a new positive viral test reported 2-8 days after initial recovery after having tested negative. A brief return of symptoms…
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Health Advisory: Recommendations for Suspected Cases of Monkeypox Virus Infection in the United States
Advisory or Update, Communicable Disease and Immunization Update, Emerging Diseases and Conditions, Health Advisory, Health Alert, News and Alerts, News and Update, Notifiable Conditions, Provider ResourcesDear healthcare provider, Please read the CDC Health Advisory on Monkeypox Virus Infection in the United States and Other Non-endemic Countries. CDC Health Advisory: https://emergency.cdc.gov/han/2022/han00466.asp Please 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. Please be aware…
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Kitsap Respiratory Illness Report: May 8 – May 14, 2022
Click here to access the latest Kitsap Respiratory Illness Report: May 8 – May 14, 2022.