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Monkeypox

Find information on the 2022 monkeypox outbreak, including vaccine, treatment, and prevention steps. Please visit our monkeypox page here.

Measles

Rates of childhood immunizations have declined during COVID-19. Ohio is experiencing a Measles outbreak, and there was recently an identified case in Seattle. Immunizations is the best protection against Measles and potential complications. Learn more from WA Dept. of Health.

RSV Update

CDC surveillance has shown that RSV detections and RSV-associated emergency department visits are decreasing. Below our patient resources, handouts, and information:

For Healthcare Providers

We work with healthcare providers to prevent and control communicable diseases in Island County.

Focusing on prevention

Healthcare providers, healthcare facilities, clinical laboratories, and veterinarians are required to notify public health at their local health jurisdiction of suspected or confirmed cases of certain diseases, referred to as notifiable conditions. The State Department of Health maintains a notifiable conditions page that includes disease references. When reporting a notifiable condition, inform the patient that Public Health will be following up with them directly. If the patient is infectious, counsel them on how to prevent the spread of disease to others.

NOTICE: For suspect case reporting, complete the Intake Form and send to our confidential fax. For lab confirmed cases, immediately call 360-914-0837 or 360-678-8246. For current information, please visit our monkeypox page here.

Posters for Notifiable Conditons

We recommend that providers print applicable posters, which include reporting timelines:

Reporting a Notifiable Condition

WAC 246-101 adopted under Chapter 43.20 of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) outlines the legal reporting requirements and timelines in Washington State. For conditions not immediately notifiable, send information to our fax number. Contact below staff directly for immediately notifiable conditions. For reporting sexually transmitted infections (STIs), please use the STI Report Form.

FOR MEDICAL EMERGENCIES CALL 911.

Contact

Confidential fax: 360-221-8480

Rabies

Cris Matochi, Living Environments Supervisor
Phone: (360) 679-7309
Email: c.matochi@islandcountywa.gov

Shellfish

Ann Prusha, Environmental Health Specialist
Phone: 360.499.4416
Email: a.prusha@islandcountywa.gov

Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)

STI Report Form

Jen Krenz, MS, MPH
Phone: (360) 914-0037
Email: j.krenz@islandcountywa.gov

Megan Works, RN
Phone: (360) 678-8281
Email: m.works@islandcountywa.gov

Other Communicable Disease

Mary Brennan, RN
Phone: 360.678.8482
Email: M.Brennan@islandcountywa.gov

Melanie Davis, RN
Phone: 360.678.8246 or 360.499.4023
Email: m.davis@islandcountywa.gov

After Hours

Shawn Morris, ND
Phone: 360.914.0837
Email: s.morrisnd@islandcountywa.gov

If unavailable contact the Washington State Department of Health:
1(877) 539-4344 (24/7) or (206) 418-5500 (24/7)

Reporting

See fax instructions.
Confidential Fax: 360-221-8480

Hours
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Resources
Public Health COVID-19 page
WA DOH epiTRENDS
List of Notifiable Conditions
Influenza Reports
Annual CD Reports
WA DOH STI Website
TB Program
CDC Infection Control Information
CDC Infection Control Continuing Medical Education
TB 101 for Health Care Workers
STD Clinical Consultation Network
STD Training - CDC

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