Month: May 2022

Health Advisory: Monkeypox virus in non-endemic countries

Contact: Melissa Sixberry, Director of Disease Control                                              509-249-6509 Requested actions Be aware, monkeypox virus infections are occurring in non-endemic countries, including 10 case in the United States,  1 reported case in Washington State. Assess for alternative etiologies in conditions causing pox-like lesions—herpes simplex, syphilis, varicella, etc. Report suspected or confirmed monkeypox cases to the Health Health Advisory: Monkeypox virus in non-endemic countries

05/12/22 Health Advisory: FDA Limits Use of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine.

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Requested actions Background FDA limited the authorized use of J&J to people age 18 years and older: This decision came after FDA analyzed, evaluated and investigated reported cases of TTS after getting J&J. TTS is rare and includes potentially life-threatening blood clots in combination with low levels of blood platelets. Symptoms typically start 1–2 weeks 05/12/22 Health Advisory: FDA Limits Use of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine.

COVID-19 Guidelines for Long-Term Care Facilities

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Requested Actions Be aware, following COVID-19 guidelines for long-term care facilities will help minimize the spread of COVID-19 and protect residents and staff. All staff and visitors should be screened upon entry to the facility, provided a mask, hand hygiene performed, and information logged. Keep sign-in sheets for at least 30 days. Clean and disinfect COVID-19 Guidelines for Long-Term Care Facilities

05/05/22 Health Advisory: Colorado person first U.S. case of H5 bird flu

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A person in Colorado tested positive for avian influenza A(H5N1) virus (H5 bird flu), Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment reported April 28, 2022. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed it is the first U.S. case of H5 bird flu. The person was involved in the culling of poultry with presumptive H5 05/05/22 Health Advisory: Colorado person first U.S. case of H5 bird flu