Health Alerts

The Snohomish County Health Department Health Officer sends alerts via email to local health care providers. Alerts cover current local, regional or national health threats and important updates on medical care and protocols. Alerts are written as needed to cover urgent or emergent health issues.

Health care providers can request to be added to our distribution list by emailing the communications team. Please send with the subject “Request to be added to Health Advisories” and include your name, job title, affiliation and the best email address to receive advisories.

  1. Health Advisory: Increased Respiratory Syncytial Virus Activity in Parts of U.S., & New Prevention

    Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) activity has increased across some parts of the Southeastern U.S. in recent weeks. This suggests a continued shift toward seasonal RSV trends observed prior to the COVID pandemic. Implement new RSV prevention options. Read on...

  2. Health Advisory: Listeria monocytogenes contamination of milkshakes at Pierce County restaurant

    Be aware that the Washington State Department of Health has an ongoing listeriosis outbreak investigation. At least six individuals from two counties (Pierce and Thurston) have been ill, and multiple deaths have occurred. Read on...

  3. Health Advisory: Candida auris reported in Washington

    Read on...

  4. Health Advisory: Guidance on Measles during the Summer Travel Season

    Be alert for potential measles cases related to travel – particularly international travel – during the summer season and provide guidance for measles prevention to international travelers. Read on...

  5. Health Advisory: Benzathine penicillin shortage and syphilis

    Pfizer pharmaceuticals, the sole supplier of benzathine penicillin in the U.S., has reported a shortage of benzathine penicillin (Bicillin LA) due to increased demand for the drug related to the growing national and international epidemic of syphilis. Read on...

  6. Health Advisory: Potential Risk for New Mpox Cases

    Spring and summer could lead to a resurgence of mpox (formerly monkeypox) as people gather for festivals and other events. Read on...

  7. UPDATE Advisory: Suspected Fungal Meningitis in Patients who Underwent Procedures in Mexico

    Outbreak of Suspected Fungal Meningitis in U.S. Patients who Underwent Surgical Procedures under Epidural Anesthesia in Matamoros, Mexico Read on...

  8. Health Advisory: Cases of Salmonella likely linked to consuming Papa Murphy’s raw dough products

    The state Department of Health is working with local and federal partners to investigate cases of Salmonella likely linked to consuming raw cookie dough and s’mores bars dough from Papa Murphy’s Take ‘N’ Bake Pizza from multiple locations in Washington. Read on...

  9. Health Advisory: Measles case in King County resident, potential exposure locations in Seattle area

    Be aware of a recent measles case in a King County child. Secondary cases would be expected to occur May 18 through June 9, 2023. Report any suspected cases of measles in Snohomish County to the Snohomish County Health Department within 24 hours. Read on...

  10. Health Advisory: Hepatitis A case in food worker at Everett and Lake Stevens food businesses

    There may be public exposures of customers who ate food from two Taco Bell locations on May 22-23. Read on...
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