Jefferson Provider Resources

12/26/25 Medetomidine Provider Advisory from Jefferson County Public Health

| December 26, 2025

Summary: What is Medetomidine? Similar to xylazine, medetomidine is a synthetic alpha-2 agonist sedative used in veterinary medicine. In human medicine, medetomidine is most similar to dexmedetomidine (Precedex®) and clonidine. Overdoses involving medetomidine are associated with prolonged sedation that requires adapting overdose response protocols to prioritize breathing over responsiveness. Medetomidine can produce a severe withdrawal … 12/26/25 Medetomidine Provider Advisory from Jefferson County Public Health

12/16/25 Immunization Provider Advisory from Jefferson County Public Health

| December 16, 2025

In light of recent changes to CDC webpages and recommendations, the Washington State Department of Health (WA DOH) and the West Coast Health Alliance (WCHA) have made the following statements in support of routine vaccinations as recommended by trusted medical organizations. Given reports of confusion and questions from families, we want to share some resources … 12/16/25 Immunization Provider Advisory from Jefferson County Public Health

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

| April 1, 2025

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

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

| February 21, 2025

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