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  • 04/30/24 Health Advisory: Invasive Serogroup Y Meningococcal Disease Increasing in the United States

    04/30/24 Health Advisory: Invasive Serogroup Y Meningococcal Disease Increasing in the United States

    Summary Invasive serogroup Y meningococcal disease cases are on the rise in the United States. Cases are disproportionately occurring in people who are: 30–60 years old. Black or African American. Living with HIV. Washington has not seen an increase in cases. Patients with invasive meningococcal disease may have bloodstream infection or septic arthritis, without typical meningitis symptoms…

  • 03/27/2024 Health Advisory: Measles Increasing in Washington, the Nation, and the World

    03/27/2024 Health Advisory: Measles Increasing in Washington, the Nation, and the World

    Summary Background Measles is a highly contagious viral illness that can lead to severe health complications, like pneumonia, encephalitis, and death, especially in unvaccinated people. Measles outbreaks have occurred in Washington, the United States, and around the world in 2024. Outbreaks often start when an unvaccinated or under-vaccinated person is exposed during international travel and…

  • 02/08/24 Health Advisory: RSV Prevention Updates

    02/08/24 Health Advisory: RSV Prevention Updates

    Summary Background On Oct. 23, 2023, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a health alert about the limited supply of nirsevimab. CDC recommended healthcare providers prioritize nirsevimab for infants born later in RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) season or for those at increased risk for severe illness. On Jan. 5, 2024, CDC issued updated guidance about the increased…