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Health Advisory: Pertussis increase in Washington
Advisory or Update, Communicable Disease and Immunization Update, Health Advisory, Health Alert, Immunization, Immunizations, Infection Control, News and Alerts, News and Update, Pertussis, Provider ResourcesACTIONS REQUESTED BE AWARE of an increase in pertussis has been reported in some areas of Washington state and that patients with a history of receiving pertussis vaccine can still get 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…
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Kitsap Respiratory Illness Report November 7 – November 13, 2021
Click here to access the latest Kitsap Respiratory Illness Report: 11.7.21 – 11.13.21.
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Health Advisory: Updated Guidance for Prioritizing Anti-SARS-CoV-2 Monoclonal Antibodies
COVID-19, Emerging Diseases and Conditions, Health Advisory, Infection Control, News and Alerts, Provider ResourcesActions Requested Be aware, Washington State Department of Health (DOH) issued updated interim guidance for prioritizing anti-SARS-CoV-2 monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) on November 3, 2021. This guidance supersedes the guidance issued on September 24, 2021. DOH’s guidance is not proscriptive. When prioritizing mAbs, use clinical decision-making and consider equitable allocation. Be aware of key updates: Consider using as post-exposure…
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Kitsap Respiratory Illness Report October 31 – November 6, 2021
Click here to access the latest Kitsap Respiratory Illness Report: 10.31.21 – 11.6.21.
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Health Advisory: COVID-19 Updates for Kitsap Healthcare Providers: Vaccine for Children 5-11 years old
Actions Requested: Be aware, on Nov. 2, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for children 5–11 years old under the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA’s) emergency use authorization (EUA). Reach out to your pediatric patients and their caregivers and strongly recommend vaccination for all children five and older. Utilize provider…
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Kitsap Respiratory Illness Report October 24 – October 30, 2021
Click here to access the latest Kitsap Respiratory Illness Report: 10.24.21 – 10.30.21.
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Health Advisory: 2021-2022 Influenza Season For Kitsap Healthcare Providers
Actions Requested: SURVEILLANCE To aid testing and treatment decisions, healthcare providers must stay aware of current local, regional, and national influenza and SARS-CoV-2 activity. Seasonal influenza surveillance begins in September and continues through the month of May. Influenza, RSV, and SARS-CoV-2 will likely circulate simultaneously. Local surveillance data is critical when making testing and treatment decisions. Throughout…
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Health Advisory: COVID-19 Updates For Kitsap Healthcare Providers
Communicable Disease and Immunization Update, COVID-19, Health Advisory, Immunizations, News and AlertsActions Requested: Be aware of vaccine booster approvals and recommendations: On October 22, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended a single booster dose of Moderna SARS-CoV-2 vaccine to certain high risk populations at least 6 months after their primary series under the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) expanded emergency use authorization (EUA).…
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Kitsap Respiratory Illness Report October 17 – October 23, 2021
Click here to access the latest Kitsap Respiratory Illness Report: 10.17.21 – 10.23.21.
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Kitsap Respiratory Illness Report September 12 – October 9, 2021
Click here to access the latest Kitsap Respiratory Illness Report: 9.12.22 – 10.9.21.
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Health Advisory: COVID-19 Updates for Kitsap Healthcare Providers
Communicable Disease and Immunization Update, Health Advisory, Immunizations, News and Alerts, Notifiable ConditionsActions Requested COVID AND PREGNANCY Vaccinate people who are pregnant, lactating or who are trying to become pregnant now or might become pregnant. Educate these patients on the safety and effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccine during pregnancy, emphasize that the benefits of vaccination outweigh known or potential risks. Consider referring any pregnant women for monoclonal antibody…
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Health Advisory: CDC HAN, “COVID-19 Vaccination for Pregnant People to Prevent Serious Illness, Deaths, and Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes from COVID-19”
Communicable Disease and Immunization Update, Emerging Diseases and Conditions, Health Advisory, News and Alerts, Notifiable ConditionsActions Requested: Be aware the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends urgent action to increase COVID-19 vaccination among people who are pregnant, recently pregnant (including those who are lactating), who are trying to become pregnant now, or who might become pregnant in the future. Be aware the CDC strongly recommends COVID-19 vaccination either…
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Health Advisory: COVID-19 Updates for Kitsap Healthcare Providers
Emerging Diseases and Conditions, Health Advisory, Immunizations, News and Alerts, Notifiable Conditions, SchoolsActions Requested: COVID PREVENTION/TREATMENT Be aware that Washington State is currently experiencing a shortage of anti-SARS-CoV-2 monoclonal antibodies (MAbs). Adhere to National Institutes of Health (NIH) guidelines on the use and prioritization of MAbs. Sites in Washington State administering mAbs can be found here. Do not administer or prescribe Ivermectin for prevention or treatment of…