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Kitsap Respiratory Illness Report: March 19 – March 25
Advisory or Update, Communicable Disease and Immunization Update, Communicable Disease Data Report, COVID-19, Health Advisory, Infection Control, Influenza, Influenza Update, News and Alerts, News and Update, Provider Resources, Respiratory Illness Report, Respiratory Illness ReportClick here to access week 12 of the Kitsap Respiratory Illness Report. Summary: Local influenza activity is currently low, with 3 positive influenza tests in the past week (1,710 cumulative (15.5% of total tested) since 10/2/2022). RSV activity is currently low, with 0 positive RSV tests in the past week (491 since the start of the … Kitsap Respiratory Illness Report: March 19 – March 25
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Providers advised to vaccinate all children against HPV beginning at age nine
Advisory or Update, HIV & STDs, Immunization, Immunizations, News and Update, Prevention, Provider Resources, SchoolsHPV vaccines are safe and highly effective in preventing infection with cancer-causing strains of HPV. The American Cancer Society, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), and now the Washington Department of Health recommend starting this vaccination series at age 9. The HPV vaccine is one of the … Providers advised to vaccinate all children against HPV beginning at age nine
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Kitsap Respiratory Illness Report: March 19 – March 25
Advisory or Update, Communicable Disease and Immunization Update, Communicable Disease Data Report, COVID-19, Health Advisory, Infection Control, Influenza, Influenza Update, News and Alerts, News and Update, Provider Resources, Respiratory Illness Report, Respiratory Illness ReportClick here to access week 12 of the Kitsap Respiratory Illness Report. Summary: Local influenza activity is currently low, with 3 positive influenza tests in the past week (1,710 cumulative (15.5% of total tested) since 10/2/2022). RSV activity is currently low, with 0 positive RSV tests in the past week (491 since the start of the … Kitsap Respiratory Illness Report: March 19 – March 25
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Providers advised to vaccinate all children against HPV beginning at age nine
Advisory or Update, HIV & STDs, Immunization, Immunizations, News and Update, Prevention, Provider Resources, SchoolsHPV vaccines are safe and highly effective in preventing infection with cancer-causing strains of HPV. The American Cancer Society, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), and now the Washington Department of Health recommend starting this vaccination series at age 9. The HPV vaccine is one of the … Providers advised to vaccinate all children against HPV beginning at age nine
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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 … Health Advisory: Updates and Recommendations for Suspected Cases of Monkeypox Virus Infection
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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 … Health Advisory: H5 Avian Influenza Updates
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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 … Health Advisory: COVID-19 Updates for Providers
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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. … Health Advisory: CDC Call for Cases – Pediatric Brain Abscesses, Epidural Empyemas, and Subdural Empyemas Associated with Streptococcus species
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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 … Health Advisory: COVID-19 Updates for Providers – Rebounding after Paxlovid treatment
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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 … Health Advisory: Recommendations for Suspected Cases of Monkeypox Virus Infection in the United States
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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.