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  • Provider Alert: Updated Guidance for Influenza Testing and Subtyping

    Situation Summary Emergency Department visits for influenza are currently rising in Washington, indicating an early start to the 2026-2027 influenza season. Be alert for patients with seasonal as well as novel influenza viruses such as highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Association of Public Health Laboratories…

  • 06/15/26 Health Advisory: Infant Botulism Associated with Nara Organics Infant Formula

    06/15/26 Health Advisory: Infant Botulism Associated with Nara Organics Infant Formula

    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 breathing, and…

  • 05/21/26 Health Advisory: Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda

    05/21/26 Health Advisory: Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda

    Situation summary The Ministry of Health of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) confirmed an outbreak of Ebola disease in Ituri Province in northeastern DRC, caused by the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola . In neighboring Uganda, health authorities confirmed 2 cases of Ebola disease in people who had traveled from DRC. A case of Ebola…