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1/16/26 Health Update: Measles Outbreak Declared in Snohomish County
Advisory or Update, Health Advisory, Measles, News and Update, Notifiable Conditions, Provider ResourcesAdditional measles cases confirmed in Snohomish County. See Snohomish County Health Department’s latest announcement here. All known public exposure locations are listed on the measles map tracker. Requested Actions for Healthcare Providers Immediately report suspected measles cases Remain alert for measles in patients presenting with: Consider proactive measures to protect patients and staff in your…
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Provider Alert: Pop-Up Clinics For Week of October 10th 2021
Acme Fire Hall Wednesday, Oct. 13, 3-7pm 2036 Valley Hwy, Acme Pfizer, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson Vaccine recipients get $25 gift cards! Sorry, booster doses aren’t eligible for gift cards. Appointments aren’t required but if you’d like one you can sign up here: https://bit.ly/3lq0Rei PeaceHealth Cordata Clinic Wednesday, Oct. 13, 9am-noon AND 1-4pm Thursday, Oct.…
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Provider Alert: Pop-Up Clinics For Week Of October 3rd 2021
You can get vaccinated for COVID-19 at most places you’d go for a flu vaccine, like grocery stores, pharmacies, and healthcare clinics. In addition to these, there are a number of pop-up clinics happening all over the county next week: PeaceHealth Cordata Clinic Wednesday, Oct. 6, 9am-noon AND 1-4pm Thursday, Oct. 7, 1-4pm Friday, Oct.…
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9/29/2021 Health Advisory: COVID-19 Updates for Providers
COVID-19, Emerging Diseases and Conditions, Immunizations, Infection Control, Notifiable Conditions, Provider ResourcesRequested 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. Be aware, on Sept. 24 the Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended a single booster dose of Pfizer-BioNTech (Comirnaty)…
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Provider Alert: Pop-Up Clinics For Week Of September 26th 2021
You can get vaccinated for COVID-19 at most places you’d go for a flu vaccine, like grocery stores, pharmacies and healthcare clinics. In addition to these, there are a number of pop-up clinics happening all over the county next week: Tuesday, September 28 9 am – 3 pm East Whatcom Regional Resource Center MTI Pfizer,…
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9/17/21 Health Advisory: Increases in Availability of Cannabis Products Containing Delta-8 THC and Reported Cases of Adverse Events
Summary The purpose of this Health Alert Network (HAN) Health Advisory is to alert public health departments, healthcare professionals, first responders, poison control centers, laboratories, and the public to the increased availability of cannabis products containing delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and the potential for adverse events due to insufficient labeling of products containing THC and cannabidiol…
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09/10/21 WCHD Provider Alert- Measles and Polio
Communicable Disease and Immunization Update, Emerging Diseases and Conditions, Health Advisory, Measles, News and AlertsActions Requested Maintain awareness of immunization recommendations for persons arriving from Afghanistan. All persons from Afghanistan entering the United States with a humanitarian parolee status aged >6 months to 64 years (born in or after 1957) are required to receive one dose of measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine, and those >6 weeks of age…
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8/26/21 Health Advisory: COVID-19 Updates for Providers
COVID-19, Emerging Diseases and Conditions, Health Advisory, Infection Control, Notifiable Conditions, Provider ResourcesWCHD Health Alert PROVIDER ALERT – COVID-19 Update August 26th, 2021 Whatcom County Health Department Communicable Disease & Epidemiology Division Requested Actions Be aware, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted full authorization to Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for people 16 years and older. Pfizer-BioNTech will be marketed as Comirnaty (koe-mir’-na-tee). Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine continues to be available to people 12-15…
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08/18/21- WCHD Health Advisory COVID-19 Updates for Providers
Requested actions Third dose of Pfizer/Moderna for immunocompromised individuals Be aware, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) amended its emergency use authorizations (EUAs) for Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines to allow an additional (third) dose for certain immunocompromised people. Be aware, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) authorized an additional (third) dose of Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines under…
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8/19/21-WCHD Provider Alert COVID-19 Testing Updates
Communicable Disease and Immunization Update, COVID-19, Health Advisory, Infection Control, News and AlertsRequested Actions Be Aware COVID-19 testing at the Bellingham Airport site (as well as the Northwest Laboratory drive-thru testing at their main laboratory) is by appointment only. When people arrive without an appointment to test, they must be turned away. Be aware testing for travel is not billed to insurance and the laboratory fee for travel…
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Provider Alert: Pop-up Clinics for Week of August 8th 2021
Communicable Disease and Immunization Update, COVID-19, Infection Control, News and Alerts, Provider ResourcesTuesday, August 17 5:30-6:30pm PeaceHealth Cordata PeaceHealth Pfizer Though appointments are recommended at the Cordata vaccine clinic, walk-ins are welcome. Schedule an online appointment through PeaceHealth’s COVID-19 hotline number: 833-375-0285. 4545 Cordata Pkwy, Bellingham Tuesday, August 17 9am-noon East Whatcom regional resource center MTI Pfizer, Moderna, J&J 8251 Kendall Rd, Maple Falls Friday, August…
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Provider Alert: DOH Delayed in processing reports from Clinical Laboratories
Action requested:• Be aware of a delay since Tuesday 7/27/21 of DOH processing reports from clinical laboratories and routing these to local health departments.• Call the WCHD 24-hour Communicable Disease Report Line (360-778-6150) to notify the health department of new COVID-19 and other reportable conditions this weekend.• Local laboratories should call the CD report line…
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7/26/21 Health Advisory: Increased Syphilis Transmission Among Heterosexuals
Requested actions Be aware syphilis transmission is increasing among heterosexuals. Test all pregnant women for syphilis at their first prenatal visit. At 24-28 weeks gestation (early third trimester), re-evaluate for risk factors and test again for syphilis if any exist. Test the following people when they present for care (including at emergency departments): Sexually active…