Health Advisory: Take Steps Now. Measles Stops with Us.
Last revised Aug. 13, 2026 Situation summary Since 2025, large outbreaks of measles across the U.S. have led to the highest annual case counts since 1991.
Health Advisory: Infant Botulism Associated with Nara Organics Infant Formula
Last revised June 17, 2026
Health Advisory: Ebola Disease Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda
Last revised May 22, 2026 Situation summary The Ministry of Health of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) confirmed an outbreak of Ebola in the Ituri Province in northeastern DRC.
Health Advisory: Be alert for medetomidine overdose and withdrawal in people who use fentanyl
Last revised April 24, 2026
Health Advisory: Administer RSV Monoclonal Antibodies through April 30, 2026
Last revised March 17, 2026 Summary Washington State Department of Health (DOH) has extended Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) season through April 30, 2026.
Health Advisory: Updated Guidance for Clinical Consideration of Avian Influenza
Last revised Jan. 7, 2026 Summary Recommendations for healthcare facilities Screen for potential exposures to avian influenza. Test if you suspect avian influenza. When and how to obtain influenza subtyping.
We lifted a Marine Beach Warning Advisory at Thea’s Park, Jack Hyde Park, and Jerisich Dock.
Last revised Jan. 2, 2026 You can safely enter the water at Thea’s Park, Jack Hyde Park, and Jerisich Dock.
We issued a Marine Beach Warning Advisory at Thea’s Park, Jack Hyde Park, and Jerisich Dock
Last revised Dec. 23, 2025 Don’t swim or wade in the areas while the advisory is in place.
Health Advisory: Infant Botulism Associated with ByHeart Infant Formula
Last revised Nov. 14, 2025 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.
Health Advisory: Clade I Mpox Virus Detected in Wastewater; Rise in Cases of Clade II Mpox
Last revised Nov. 4, 2025 Summary Actions requested Background On Sept. 24, 2025, we were notified that a wastewater monitoring site in Pierce County detected clade I MPXV.