Posted on Sep 15, 2023
What will virus season look like in Washington state this year?
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Washington state is once again heading into respiratory virus season.
Last year, the triple threat of Covid-19, flu, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) put a strain on an already fragile health-care system.
This year however, health officials say the state is in a different place.
“We’ve got a lot of new tools this season,” said state epidemiologist, Dr. Scott Lindquist, during a media briefing Friday.
Those tools include new treatments, surveillance methods, and vaccines.
“For the first time we have a vaccine against all three of these diseases,” said state secretary of health, Dr. Umair Shah, “which is just amazing.”
An updated Covid-19 vaccine was recently approved and recommended by federal regulators for everyone aged 6 months and older.
The seasonal flu vaccine remains recommended for those 6 months and older as well.
Last year, the triple threat of Covid-19, flu, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) put a strain on an already fragile health-care system.
This year however, health officials say the state is in a different place.
“We’ve got a lot of new tools this season,” said state epidemiologist, Dr. Scott Lindquist, during a media briefing Friday.
Those tools include new treatments, surveillance methods, and vaccines.
“For the first time we have a vaccine against all three of these diseases,” said state secretary of health, Dr. Umair Shah, “which is just amazing.”
An updated Covid-19 vaccine was recently approved and recommended by federal regulators for everyone aged 6 months and older.
The seasonal flu vaccine remains recommended for those 6 months and older as well.
What will virus season look like in Washington state this year?
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel waiting on the up-dated version...
..."Supply of the updated Covid-19 shots may be limited at first, especially since this is the first rollout of Covid vaccines since they were commercialized.
However, officials say there will be more than enough to go around over the next couple of months.
State data shows just over 25% of eligible Washingtonians are up to date with the previously released Covid-19 booster shots.
Coverage varies among different age groups, with the highest uptake among adults over 60.
In addition to vaccination, health officials want people to keep lessons learned during the pandemic top of mind.
They say steps such as masking, testing, and staying home while sick remain important."
..."Supply of the updated Covid-19 shots may be limited at first, especially since this is the first rollout of Covid vaccines since they were commercialized.
However, officials say there will be more than enough to go around over the next couple of months.
State data shows just over 25% of eligible Washingtonians are up to date with the previously released Covid-19 booster shots.
Coverage varies among different age groups, with the highest uptake among adults over 60.
In addition to vaccination, health officials want people to keep lessons learned during the pandemic top of mind.
They say steps such as masking, testing, and staying home while sick remain important."
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel good day Brother William, always informational and of the most interesting. Thanks for sharing, have a blessed day!
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