Requested actions Be aware COVID-19 cases are increasing globally. Get a detailed travel history for patients with fever and acute…
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There is 1 lab-confirmed case of 2019-nCoV in Washington, a traveler who returned to Snohomish County from Wuhan, China. Requested…
Requested actions Ask all patients if they recently used e-cigarette or vaping products and which substances they used. Ask patients…
Surveillance updates Seasonal influenza surveillance begins in October and ends in April. It is important to stay up to date…
On Aug. 28, 2019, Washington State Health Officer Dr. Kathy Lofy signed a statewide standing order for naloxone, a medication…
Washington state is experiencing a hepatitis A outbreak in multiple counties in people who are living homeless or who use drugs. Requested actions Give hepatitis A vaccine to unvaccinated patients...
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In 2019, the Washington State Legislature passed a bill that removes the personal/philosophical exemption to the MMR vaccine requirement for schools and child cares. The new law removes the personal...
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There are temporary changes to Expedited Partner Therapy (EPT) packs distribution. This is a result of the Washington State Department of Health undergoing an audit of its program. Please: Stop...
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We work to protect the health of youth. We work with community partners to prevent youth marijuana use. Marijuana use…
Treatment of Uncomplicated Gonococcal Infections of the Cervix, Urethra, Pharynx, and Rectum Recommended treatment regimen is dual therapy with Ceftriaxone 250 mg IM in a single dose plus Azithromycin 1...
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