Requested actions Be aware, the state Department of Health (DOH) announced COVID-19 vaccine Phase 1B will start soon. People eligible in Phase 1A should get vaccinated now, before their priority ends. Be aware, DOH’s Phase Finder tool can tell users if they are eligible for Phase 1A and where they can get vaccinated. Starting Jan. 18, the tool will … 1/18/21 Health Advisory: COVID-19 Updates for Providers
Contact: Melissa Sixberry, Director of Disease Control 509-249-6509 **Clinical leadership is expected to schedule time to review guidelines with staff** Provider Alert: Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution in Yakima County and Reminder on New CDC Guidelines to Reduce Quarantine January 19, 2021 Requested Actions Be aware, all people in COVID-19 … Provider Alert: Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution in Yakima County and Reminder on New CDC Guidelines to Reduce Quarantine
Requested Actions Review updated guidance from the CDC regarding gonorrhea treatment, including treatment of uncomplicated gonococcal infections and changes to expedited partner therapy recommendations for gonorrhea. Be aware that due to the COVID-19 pandemic the Yakima Health District is currently not offering free STI testing until they open the building back up to the public. … 01/5/21 Provider Alert: CDC Updates Gonorrhea Treatment Guidelines
Pertussis is a serious disease for young infants. Pertussis epidemics occur in the United States every 3–5 years. Even though we have a vaccine, pertussis is a common infectious disease. There are 10,000–40,000 cases per year and 10–20 deaths.1 In 2013, there were more than 28,000 cases in the United States. Pertussis is most serious in … Tdap and Pregnancy Information for Providers
