News & Advisories

In week ending October 11, local indicators for COVID-19 were elevated, but appeared to be dropping. Local indicators for influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) remained minimal. Regional laboratory surveillance most frequently detected rhinovirus and COVID-19 among clinical respiratory specimens. 1.0% of emergency department (ED) visits were attributable to COVID-19, fewer than 10 visits were attributable to influenza, and 0 visits were attributable to RSV. Kitsap

The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) recently published interim return-to-work guidance for healthcare personnel.

In week ending October 4, local indicators for COVID-19 were elevated, but hospitalizations remained low. Local indicators for influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) remained minimal.

In week ending September 20, local indicators for influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) remained minimal.

The 2025 Immunize Washington awards were announced in August.

In week ending Aug. 23, local indicators for influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) remained minimal.

Screen patients for Chagas disease if they have a history of residence in or prolonged travel to Mexico, Central, or South America.

Washington state is experiencing a concerning increase in HIV diagnoses among cisgender women, particularly among women who report only heterosexual sexual activity and no history of injection drug use or other recognized HIV risk behaviors.

In week ending July 26, local indicators for influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) remained minimal.

Note: This advisory is for healthcare professionals. To read public health advisories, visit kitsappublichealth.org/news/categories/advisories . ACTIONS REQUESTED BE AWARE pertussis activity continues in Kitsap County.   BE AWARE COVID-19 activity continues in Kitsap County. For patients with non-specific respiratory symptoms, consider running a respiratory panel. People at high risk for pertussis:  Infants younger than one year or pregnant people Pregnant people in the last

In week ending June 28, local indicators for influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) remained minimal.

From January 1 through June 25, 2025, 10 cases of measles have been confirmed in King, Snohomish and Whatcom Counties.

Pertussis activity remains high in Kitsap County and Washington state, especially among school-aged children.

BE AWARE pertussis activity in Kitsap County and across Washington state remains high.

This is a Provider Alert from the Washington State Department of Health (WA DOH) related to reports of severe adverse events, including cardiac arrest and death, after administration of ceftriaxone.

Be aware of a confirmed measles case recently identified in a King County infant. The infant with measles spent time at the following public locations during their infectious period...

Per the CDC, in 2022, about 3,700 babies died suddenly and unexpectedly in the United States.

BE AWARE of an increase in pertussis and influenza activity in Kitsap County and across Washington state.

Ground cinnamon alert highlights new risks for lead exposure. 

BE AWARE of local pertussis activity and consider pertussis in patients exhibiting symptoms of respiratory illness.