Whatcom County Health & Human Services

10/24/24 Health Advisory: Increase in Pertussis Infections in Whatcom County

| October 25, 2024

Whatcom County Health and Community Services (WCHCS) staff continue to respond to a rise in pertussis infections at the local levels. Pertussis reports have also been rising in Washington state and nationally. WCHCS asks that healthcare providers remain alert for patients with symptoms of pertussis and to report suspected cases. Reporting options: Current Situation As … 10/24/24 Health Advisory: Increase in Pertussis Infections in Whatcom County

06/13/24 Health Alert: Avian Flu Update

| June 14, 2024

Although recently detected in dairy cattle in some states, the risk of H5N1 avian influenza A to the general public is still considered low. It is primarily an occupational risk and limited to people with direct contact with infected or potentially infected animals, such as sick birds and dairy cattle and their environments, or to unpasteurized … 06/13/24 Health Alert: Avian Flu Update