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  • 03/09/26 Measles remains a growing concern in Washington

    Measles remains a growing concern in Washington as U.S. surpasses 1,100 cases in 2026. MMR vaccine remains the most effective tool to prevent further spread OLYMPIA – Measles continues to pose a serious public health concern in Washington and across the country. The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) has confirmed 26 measles cases across four counties this year, marking…

  • Washington confirms measles outbreak

    Washington confirms measles outbreak

    Washington State Department of Health (DOH) confirmed a measles outbreak in Snohomish County—the first in the state since 2023. Three unvaccinated children ages 23 months to 9 years tested positive for the highly contagious disease. Additionally, one person in Kittitas county tested positive. The outbreak comes as measles cases are rising across the United States,…

  • Washington state expands same-day support for opioid use disorder

    Telebupe Hotline brings rapid, low-barrier care to people statewide   Summary Background People across Washington now have an easier way to get help for opioid use disorder. The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is partnering with the University of Washington (UW) to expand the Washington Telebuprenorphine (Telebupe) Hotline statewide. Washington residents can now access same-day medical treatment via phone or video no matter where they live in the state by…