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9/25/26 Health Advisory: Increase in Pertussis
Communicable Disease and Immunization Update, Health Advisory, Notifiable Conditions, Pertussis, Provider ResourcesCurrent Situation Whatcom County Health and Community Services (WCHCS) is investigating multiple pertussis cases recently diagnosed in Whatcom County. Healthcare clinicians and providers are asked to remain alert for pertussis, consider testing and treatment when appropriate, and promptly report suspected cases to WCHCS. Reporting Suspected Cases Report suspected or confirmed pertussis cases within 24 hours:…
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Tuberculosis Sputum Specimens
Suspicion of Active Tuberculosis Notify the Health Department of suspected active tuberculosis or positive AFB (acid-fast bacilli) smears or cultures. Patients Without Insurance Contact the Health Department. They may contact the patient and arrange to drop off and pick up sputum collection cups. Testing will be done at the Washington State Public Health Lab (PHL)…