Provider Resources WA

11/08/21 Health Advisory: COVID-19 Monoclonal Antibody and Testing Updates

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Requested Actions Be aware, 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. Do not administer or prescribe Ivermectin for prevention or treatment of COVID-19. CDC issued a health alert about the rapid increase in Ivermectin prescriptions and reports … 11/08/21 Health Advisory: COVID-19 Monoclonal Antibody and Testing Updates

11/08/21 Health Advisory: COVID-19 Vaccine 3rd and Booster Doses

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Requested Actions  Be aware of the confusion between the terminology and guidance for 3rd dose versus booster doses. 3rd dose: vaccine doses available now for people who are considered moderately or severely immunocompromised On August 12, the  Food and Drug Administration (FDA) amended its emergency use authorizations (EUAs) for Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines to allow an additional (third) dose … 11/08/21 Health Advisory: COVID-19 Vaccine 3rd and Booster Doses

11/08/21 Health Advisory: COVID-19 Vaccine For Ages 5-11

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Requested actions 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). Be aware, the U.S. is experiencing a shortage of BinaxNOW COVID-19 rapid antigen tests. Background COVID-19 vaccine for children 5–11 years … 11/08/21 Health Advisory: COVID-19 Vaccine For Ages 5-11

Hepatitis A Fact Sheet

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Overview Transmission: Fecal-oral. Incubation Period: Average 28-30 days (range 15-50 days). Symptoms: Anorexia, vomiting, abdominal pain, fatigue, followed by jaundice. Severity of illness increases with age. Infectious Period: 14 days prior to onset of jaundice to seven days after onset of jaundice. Infants can excrete virus in the stool for longer periods of time. Epidemiology: … Hepatitis A Fact Sheet

Hand Hygiene In Healthcare Settings

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What is hand hygiene? Hand hygiene refers to the use of hand washing with soap and water or alcohol hand sanitizer (60% alcohol or greater) in order to reduce infection rates, reduce transmission of antimicrobial resistant organisms and stop outbreaks of communicable disease. Why is hand hygiene important? When should I use hand hygiene? How … Hand Hygiene In Healthcare Settings