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  • 04/18/25 Health Advisory: Stay alert for measles cases

    04/18/25 Health Advisory: Stay alert for measles cases

    Summary: Recognize measles and notify the Health Department. Consider measles as a diagnosis in anyone who: If you suspect measles, call the Health Department before the patient leaves the clinic using . Background There is a large, ongoing measles outbreak in Texas. Several other states have reported smaller outbreaks of measles. Here in Washington, 4 cases have…

  • 4/1/25 Provider Alert: Pertussis Cases Continue to Increase in Jefferson County

    This is a Provider Alert from Jefferson County Public Health regarding an increase in pertussis (whooping cough) cases. As of 4/1/25, 8 cases of pertussis have been reported in Jefferson County residents in 2025, many of which have been in school-aged children. Healthcare providers should: This is an update to the Provider Alert sent in…

  • 2/21/25 Provider Alert: Avian Influenza Animal Health Resources

    These updates and resources are current as of 2/21/2025. We will update as needed. Please give us a call at (360) 385-9400 if you have questions. Cats One of our most urgent concerns at this time is cats’ susceptibility to highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) due to exposure to wild birds and raw food. Multiple…