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  • 09/11/26 Health Advisory: 2026–2027 Respiratory Illness Season Immunization Recommendations

    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…

  • 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…

  • 04/20/26 Provider Alert: Measles continues to spread in Washington; Prepare now

    04/20/26 Provider Alert: Measles continues to spread in Washington; Prepare now

    Current Situation As of April 15, 2026, a total of 37 cases of measles have been identified in Washington state this year. WA DOH is aware of at least 9 separate introductions of measles into the state since January 1, 2026, all associated with domestic or international travel. Many of these cases have led to…