Provider Resources WA

03/16/26 Provider Alert: respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) season has been extended through April 30, 2026

| March 16, 2026
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The respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) season has been extended through April 30, 2026. Please continue to administer nirsevimab or clesrovimab to all eligible patients through April 30th. Current Situation RSV activity in Washington began later than usual this season, with emergency department visits in the state reaching the activity threshold in December 2025, compared to … 03/16/26 Provider Alert: respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) season has been extended through April 30, 2026

Washington state expands same-day support for opioid use disorder

| January 14, 2026

Telebupe Hotline brings rapid, low-barrier care to people statewide   Summary Background People across Washington now have an easier way to get help for opioid use disorder. The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is partnering with the University of Washington (UW) to expand the Washington Telebuprenorphine (Telebupe) Hotline statewide. Washington residents can now access same-day medical treatment via phone or video no matter where they live in the state by … Washington state expands same-day support for opioid use disorder

The West Coast Health Alliance continues to recommend vaccination in alignment with the American Academy of Pediatrics Recommended Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule

| January 6, 2026

Summary The West Coast Health Alliance (WCHA) continues to recommend the American Academy Pediatrics (AAP) Recommended Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule. Background On January 5, 2026, the Acting Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention signed a decision memorandum to revise the Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule and significantly reduce the number of vaccinations routinely … The West Coast Health Alliance continues to recommend vaccination in alignment with the American Academy of Pediatrics Recommended Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule

West Coast Health Alliance, WA DOH, and Leading National Medical Organizations Continue to Recommend Hepatitis B Vaccination for Newborns

| December 8, 2025
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WCHA disagrees with CDC’s Advisory Committee’s change to decades-long vaccine recommendation that has reduced pediatric hepatitis B infections by 99 percent. The West Coast Health Alliance (WCHA) strongly supports that hepatitis B vaccination continue to be routinely offered to all newborns, with the first dose of the vaccine given within 24 hours of birth for … West Coast Health Alliance, WA DOH, and Leading National Medical Organizations Continue to Recommend Hepatitis B Vaccination for Newborns

11/24/25 Health News: Statement Regarding Vaccines and Autism

| November 24, 2025

On November 21 the Department of Health and the West Coast Health Alliance issued statements regarding vaccines and autism. In short, vaccines are thoroughly tested and remain one of the most important tools we have for preventing infectious diseases. They represent one of the greatest public health achievements in history, having saved millions of lives … 11/24/25 Health News: Statement Regarding Vaccines and Autism

11/20/25 Provider Alert: Case of H5N5 Influenza Confirmed in Washington

| November 20, 2025
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Current Situation On November 13, 2025, a Washington resident who has been hospitalized with respiratory illness symptoms since early November tested positive for influenza A H5, a type of avian influenza. Subsequent sequencing confirmed the patient was infected with H5N5 influenza virus. To our knowledge, this is the first known human case of H5N5. The … 11/20/25 Provider Alert: Case of H5N5 Influenza Confirmed in Washington

09/23/25 News Alert: DOH and Health Partners Emphasize the Need for Equitable Access and Evidence-Based Vaccine Policy

| September 23, 2025

Statewide Standing Order for COVID-19 Vaccines To support Washingtonians in their efforts to protect themselves from COVID-19 infection using the best available science, DOH issued a statewide standing order for COVID-19 vaccines. This standing order under the direction of the State Health Officer, authorizes qualified health care professionals to vaccinate individuals aged 6 months and … 09/23/25 News Alert: DOH and Health Partners Emphasize the Need for Equitable Access and Evidence-Based Vaccine Policy

09/15/25 Health Advisory: 2025–2026 respiratory-illness season vaccine recommendations

| September 15, 2025
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Summary Influenza COVID-19 RSV Co-administration of COVID-19, flu, and RSV vaccines is safe. Vaccination is one of the best ways to prevent severe disease and hospitalization. COVID-19 vaccine recommendations and Washington State Department of Health (DOH) support evidence-based recommendations from trusted national medical specialty societies, including the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the American Academy … 09/15/25 Health Advisory: 2025–2026 respiratory-illness season vaccine recommendations

07/25/25 Health Advisory: Pfizer recall of Benzathine Penicillin G injectable suspension (Bicillin LA)

| July 25, 2025
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Summary: Check your Bicillin LA and save remaining supply to treat pregnant people and infants with syphilis. Pfizer voluntarily recalled 12 lots of Benzathine Penicillin G Injectable Suspension (Bicillin LA) after particulates were found during a visual inspection. The recall comes amid high syphilis diagnoses across the U.S. Penicillin is the only recommended treatment for pregnant people … 07/25/25 Health Advisory: Pfizer recall of Benzathine Penicillin G injectable suspension (Bicillin LA)

07/03/25 Health Advisory: Screening guidance for Candida auris in light of new local cases

| July 7, 2025

Summary: Upgrade screening and preparation for Candida auris. Two facilities in Seattle have known transmission of Candida auris (C. auris). We have limited information about how much transmission is occurring in Washington. We recommend that you: Early screening is critical for rapid identification so you can quickly implement infection control measures and prevent spread at your facility.  Background As of … 07/03/25 Health Advisory: Screening guidance for Candida auris in light of new local cases