Provider Resources WA

11/13/25: Health Alert: Infant Botulism Associated with ByHeart Infant Formula

| November 13, 2025
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Summary Actions Requested Background Infant botulism is a rare illness where spores of Clostridium botulinum bacteria colonize and grow in an infant’s large intestine. These bacteria release a neurotoxin that causes symptoms like constipation, weakness (especially in sucking, crying, and swallowing), and loss of muscle tone. If untreated, the condition can lead to paralysis, trouble … 11/13/25: Health Alert: Infant Botulism Associated with ByHeart Infant Formula

09/04/25 Update from Office of Immunization

| October 9, 2025
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Summary: The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) has issued COVID-19 Vaccine Standing Order for individuals aged 6 months and older, including pregnant persons, who do not have contraindications to the vaccine. Please see below for a letter from DOH regarding the COVID-19 vaccines. We will continue to share information and resources as they are … 09/04/25 Update from Office of Immunization

09/19/25 News Alert: DOH and Health Partners Emphasize the Need for Equitable Access and Evidence-Based Vaccine Policy

| October 9, 2025

Summary: The West Coast Health Alliance affirms the long-standing recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), supporting parental choice in whether their child receives the combined MMRV vaccine or separate MMR and varicella vaccines for the first dose in children under four years of age. DOH and Health Partners Emphasize the Need for Equitable Access and … 09/19/25 News Alert: DOH and Health Partners Emphasize the Need for Equitable Access and Evidence-Based Vaccine Policy

09/15/25 Health Advisory: 2025–2026 respiratory-illness season vaccine recommendations

| October 9, 2025
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Summary Influenza COVID-19 RSV Co-administration of COVID-19, flu, and RSV vaccines is safe. Vaccination is one of the best ways to prevent severe disease and hospitalization. COVID-19 vaccine recommendations and Washington State Department of Health (DOH) support evidence-based recommendations from trusted national medical specialty societies, including the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the American Academy … 09/15/25 Health Advisory: 2025–2026 respiratory-illness season vaccine recommendations

08/06/25 Health Advisory: Possible case of locally acquired malaria in Pierce County

| August 6, 2025
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Summary: Though the risk remains low, be vigilant for possible cases of malaria and act urgently to diagnose and treat. An East Pierce County woman who has not traveled recently was diagnosed with malaria Aug. 2. Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department is working with Washington State Department of Health (DOH) and Centers for Disease Control and … 08/06/25 Health Advisory: Possible case of locally acquired malaria in Pierce County

7/30/25 Provider Alert: Chagas Disease Screening Recommendations in Washington  

| July 30, 2025
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Summary: Screen patients for Chagas disease if they have a history of residence in or prolonged travel to Mexico, Central, or South America. Chagas disease is a vector-borne parasitic disease which, if left untreated, can lead to chronic cardiac and gastrointestinal symptoms, adverse pregnancy outcomes, and/or congenital Chagas disease in infants. Current Situation The Washington State … 7/30/25 Provider Alert: Chagas Disease Screening Recommendations in Washington  

07/24/25 Health Advisory: Pfizer recall of Benzathine Penicillin G injectable suspension (Bicillin LA)

| July 24, 2025
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Summary: Check your Bicillin LA and save remaining supply to treat pregnant people and infants with syphilis. Pfizer voluntarily recalled 12 lots of Benzathine Penicillin G Injectable Suspension (Bicillin LA) after particulates were found during a visual inspection. The recall comes amid high syphilis diagnoses across the U.S. Penicillin is the only recommended treatment for pregnant people … 07/24/25 Health Advisory: Pfizer recall of Benzathine Penicillin G injectable suspension (Bicillin LA)

07/14/25: High Temperatures coming to Washington

| July 14, 2025
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OLYMPIA – The National Weather Service is forecasting dangerously high temperatures across parts of Washington this week. Heat advisories are issued for several counties statewide for much of the week, with dangerously high temperatures both during the day and overnight and close to 100 degree highs expected Wednesday in some areas. The National Weather Service is High heat can … 07/14/25: High Temperatures coming to Washington

07/01/25 Health Advisory: Screening guidance for Candida auris in light of new local cases

| July 1, 2025

Summary: Upgrade screening and preparation for Candida auris. Two facilities in Seattle have known transmission of Candida auris (C. auris). We have limited information about how much transmission is occurring in Washington. We recommend that you: Early screening is critical for rapid identification so you can quickly implement infection control measures and prevent spread at your facility.  Background As of … 07/01/25 Health Advisory: Screening guidance for Candida auris in light of new local cases

04/18/25 Health Advisory: Stay alert for measles cases

| April 18, 2025
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Summary: Recognize measles and notify the Health Department. Consider measles as a diagnosis in anyone who: If you suspect measles, call the Health Department before the patient leaves the clinic using . Background There is a large, ongoing measles outbreak in Texas. Several other states have reported smaller outbreaks of measles. Here in Washington, 4 cases have … 04/18/25 Health Advisory: Stay alert for measles cases