Month: February 2019

Syphilis Cases in Yakima County: 2018 at a glance

CountyBackground: In 2018 Yakima County saw 48 cases of syphilis, a 30% increase from the previous year and above our annualaverage of 38 cases per year over the past 5 years.  Approximately half of these cases were among the MSM population but there was a significant increase in cases amongheterosexual individualsand particularly amongwomen. There has Syphilis Cases in Yakima County: 2018 at a glance

Health Advisory: Washington State Measles Cases Updates

Washington is experiencing an outbreak of measles in Clark County (51 current confirmed cases) with spread to King County and Multnomah County Oregon.  Up-to-date information about measles activity in Washington State can be found here. While there are currently no confirmed measles cases in Yakima County, patients may call you with questions regarding their immunization Health Advisory: Washington State Measles Cases Updates