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Health Advisory: Avian Influenza in poultry in Pierce County
Summary Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) reports that highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), commonly known as bird flu, was detected in a commercial poultry facility in Pierce County. This is the first detection in commercial poultry in Washington this year. While the risk to the public is low, transmission of H5N1 from infected animals…
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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…
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09/11/26 Health Advisory: 2026–2027 Respiratory Illness Season Immunization Recommendations
Summary of 2026-27 guidance from AAP, AAFP, ACOG, and IDSA: We recommend you rely on evidence-based immunization guidance from trusted national medical specialty societies, including: Find a summary of their recommendations below, as well as at SpreadTheFacts.org. For more detail, see the childhood and adult vaccine schedules and guidelines for immunocompromised patients (the brief summary below does not include guidance…