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Urgent Updates

West Coast Health Alliance

Governor Ferguson joined Governor Newsom of California and Governor Kotek of Oregon to announce the formation of the West Coast Health Alliance. The partnership is committed to ensuring that our state’s public health policies and strategies continue to support safety, efficacy, transparency, access, and trust.

COVID-19 Vaccine Standing Order

DOH continues to recommend that everyone 6 months and older, including pregnant people, stay up to date with the current COVID-19 vaccine to help protect against severe illness, hospitalization, and death. DOH supports evidence-based COVID-19 vaccine recommendations from trusted national medical associations including the American Academy of Pediatrics for those 6 months-18 years, the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology for all pregnant individuals, and the American Academy of Family Physicians for adults 19 years and older.

Florida Removing Mandated School Vaccines

“The American Medical Association strongly opposes Florida’s plan to end all vaccine mandates, including those required for school attendance. This unprecedented rollback would undermine decades of public health progress and place children and communities at increased risk for diseases such as measles, mumps, polio, and chickenpox resulting in serious illness, disability, and even death. While there is still time, we urge Florida to reconsider this change to help prevent a rise of infectious disease outbreaks that put health and lives at risk.”

Measles Exposures in Spokane County

As of Sept 2nd, multiple exposures have occurred in Spokane County. For those that have traveled and visited Spokane County and have concerns please follow the link to found our exposure locations, safety measures and frequently asked questions. Current Local Outbreak | Spokane Regional Health District

A Word from our Health officer

Welcome to Stay in the Loop. This is a message from our local health officer Dr Steve Krager.

Protect Against These Common Respiratory Illnesses

Vaccines help protect against common respiratory illnesses that can impact your health, your family, and your ability to work. Learn more about each illness and how to stay protected.

Resources

COVID-19

COVID can cause serious illness in people of all ages, especially those with underlying conditions.

RSV

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a common virus that can be dangerous for infants, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems.

Influenza (Flu)

Influenza (Flu) spreads quickly and can lead to missed work, hospitalization, or worse, especially during peak season.

Whooping Cough

Whooping Cough (Pertussis) causes intense coughing fits and is especially dangerous for babies and those who haven’t been vaccinated.

Stay Protected with the Right Vaccines

Vaccines are one of the simplest, most effective ways to protect your health and the health of those around you. Whether you’re heading into a new school year, starting a new job, or caring for family, staying up to date on immunizations helps prevent serious illness at every stage of life.

Vaccine Information What Vaccines Have I Gotten?

About the Stay in The Loop Campaign

Stay In The Loop is a community health campaign focused on prevention, protection, and empowerment.

Created by Benton-Franklin Health District, the campaign aims to make it easier for individuals and families to access trusted information about immunizations and respiratory illness prevention. From vaccine guidance to everyday health habits, Stay In The Loop offers simple, actionable resources to help you make informed choices, and protect the people who count on you.