Healthcare Advisory: WA State Department of Health HAN: Myocarditis or pericarditis after COVID-19 vaccination

Note: This advisory is for healthcare professionals. To read public health advisories, visit kitsappublichealth.org/news/categories/advisories.

Actions Requested

• Review information and clinical recommendations outlined in the WA DOH 5/25/2021 HAN, Myocarditis or pericarditis after COVID-19 vaccination (link below)

• Report any cases that meet criteria to:
  

  • US Vaccine Adverse Events Reporting System (VAERS): https://vaers.hhs.gov/reportevent.html 

  • Kitsap Public Health COVID-19 Vaccine staff by calling (360) 728-2235

Questions? Please contact Kitsap Public Health COVID-19 Vaccine staff at (360) 728-2235

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WA DOH HAN Myocarditis or Pericarditis after COVID-19 vaccination

Resources

• CDC VaST Work Group Technical Report - May 17, 2021: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/acip/work-groups-vast/technical-report-2021-05-17.html

• WA DOH Novel Coronavirus Outbreak (COVID-19): https://www.doh.wa.gov/Emergencies/Coronavirus