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  • 03/27/2024 Health Advisory: Measles Increasing in Washington, the Nation, and the World

    03/27/2024 Health Advisory: Measles Increasing in Washington, the Nation, and the World

    Summary Background Measles is a highly contagious viral illness that can lead to severe health complications, like pneumonia, encephalitis, and death, especially in unvaccinated people. Measles outbreaks have occurred in Washington, the United States, and around the world in 2024. Outbreaks often start when an unvaccinated or under-vaccinated person is exposed during international travel and…

  • 01/19/24 Health Advisory: Measles Outbreak in Southwest Washington

    01/19/24 Health Advisory: Measles Outbreak in Southwest Washington

    An active measles outbreak investigation is underway in Clark and Wahkiakum Counties. As of Jan. 10, 2024, investigators have identified 3 lab-confirmed and 3 epidemiologically linked measles cases in unvaccinated adults. Symptoms began in mid-to-late December. All report isolating at home during their contagious period. Investigators have not identified any public exposure locations. Healthcare providers…

  • 12/15/23 Health Advisory: Test for tuberculosis people who were incarcerated

    12/15/23 Health Advisory: Test for tuberculosis people who were incarcerated

    A large outbreak of tuberculosis (TB) in the state prison system may affect more than 800 people who were incarcerated. Requested actions Ask patients about risk factors for TB exposure: Test people with risk factors unless they have a known history of TB infection or TB disease. Evaluate people who test positive to rule out…