Travel Medicine Northwest

Oropouche Fever
As of 16 July 2024, 7,688 confirmed cases of Oropouche have been reported in five countries in the Region of the Americas: the Plurinational State of Bolivia (n= 313), Brazil (n= 6,976), Colombia (n= 38), Cuba (n= 74), and Peru (n= 287). During the last quarter, cases of Oropouche have been reported in areas and countries where no autochthonous cases had been previously reported. On July 12th, the Brazil IHR National Focal Point (NFP) informed PAHO/WHO about presumed vertical transmission of Oropouche virus (OROV):

Epidemiological Alert Oropouche in the Region of the Americas: vertical transmission event under investigation in Brazil - 17 July 2024 In previous epidemiological updates, circulation of Oropouche virus (OROV) has been reported in several countries in the Region of the Americas. In this epidemiological alert the identification of possible cases of vertical transmission of OROV in Brazil, which are under investigation, are being rep...

In addition to the annual FLU and COVID vaccines what other routine vaccines do ADULTs need?

Respiratory syncytial virus (RVS)
Shingles
Pneumococcal disease
Measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR)
Tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap)

ACIP's updated 2024 Adult Immunization Schedule can be downloaded from the website of the CDC.

The newest additions to the schedule include RSV vaccines, the mpox vaccine (Jynneos), a new MenACWY-MenB combo vaccine (Penbraya), and the new 2023-2024 formulation of updated COVID vaccines (both mRNA and protein-based adjuvanted versions).

Immunization Schedules for 18 & Younger View and print CDC recommended immunization schedules.

What attracts mosquitos? Here is the answer.

Who mosquitoes bite - with UW biology professor Jeff Riffell Research has shown that hungry female mosquitoes find us by following a trail of scent cues, including chemicals exuded by our skin and sweat, as well as the...

New Chikungunya vaccine now available. Single dose, highly effective. Here is CDC information. Anticipated cost around $350. No booster dose recommended At this time. Live attenuated vaccine so significantly immunocompromised patients should not be vaccinated.

Chikungunya Vaccine Information for Healthcare Providers Learn about chikungunya vaccine recommendations.

Thank you to the people of San Juan County for you kindness and hard work to keep our community safe from so many different challenges over the years. I has been an honor and pleasure to work with so many of you over the years. I will be working with the Lummi, Nooksack and Swinomish Nations going forward to help them expand and build public health capacity. I hope some of you can join the celebration on May 22 2-4 at the art museum in Friday Harbor. Frank

Community gathering of thanks for Dr. Frank James | The Journal of the San Juan Islands Submitted by San Juan County

some things do get better, well actually lots of things do when people work hard and care.....

WHO Results Report 2022-2023 The WHO Results Report 2022-2023 presents progress towards meeting the triple billion targets, a milestone to the Sustainable Development Goals. An analysis of investments, achievements and challenges is complemented by indicators and case studies that showcase some resulting health impacts in count...

Massive solar farms could provoke rainclouds in the desert Updrafts from dark solar panels could fuel storms—an alternative to cloud seeding

Dear Jane, Happiest of Birthday Wishes on your 90th ! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBJJ80dLdYY
(Taiming edited this film/song by Dana Lyons)

Love Song to Jane Love Song to JaneWritten and performed by Dana Lyonshttps://cowswithguns.com/Support Jane Goodall's work athttps://janegoodall.org/Support Dana' music and en...

"Gov. Jay Inslee signed legislation Wednesday officially making Lunar New Year a recognized legislative holiday in Washington.

The bill’s sponsor, Rep. My-Linh Thai, D-Bellevue, proposed it as part of an effort to promote inclusion of Asian Americans earlier this year. The bill passed the House on Jan. 31 with a vote of 96-1 and on Feb. 28 it unanimously passed the Senate with a 96-0 vote.

Washington now joins Colorado and California, which mark Lunar New Year as an official, but unpaid, holiday. In recent years, New York state and Philadelphia began recognizing it as a public school holiday, and U.S. Rep. Grace Meng, D-N.Y., reintroduced a proposal to make Lunar New Year a federal holiday."

Lunar New Year becomes a recognized holiday in WA On Wednesday, Washington joined Colorado and California in marking Lunar New Year as an official, but unpaid, holiday.

https://jhamtsegatsal.org/kitchen-dining

Kitchen and Dining — Jhamtse Gatsal Children's Community In Monpa households, the thapsang (kitchen, dining, and gathering area) holds a very special place. It is not just where meals are prepared and eaten; it is also a space for celebrating the family spirit daily by bringing everyone together. The Jhamtse Gatsal thapsang has been a source of deep joy a...

NEPAL and high rate of Dengue Fever
"Kathmandu, Nepal has been seeing a rapid rise in the number of dengue cases in the past few weeks. Hundreds of patients have been admitted into hospitals, and the number of cases diagnosed in hospitals has surpassed 1,000 - more than in the previous outbreak in the summer of 2019. See: www.nepalitimes.com/banner/... CIWEC Hospital and Travel Medicine Center has also been seeing increasing cases of travelers, expatriates, and locals with dengue fever in the past week. Travelers are advised to bring good quality mosquito repellents from their home country while traveling to Nepal as there is a shortage of good quality repellents and take other personal mosquito control measures. We hope that this outbreak gets better once the weather gets cooler in October."

Banner | Nepali Times All photos: Sudam CK haktaprasad Bhyaguto is an odd little frog. Born in Ichangu under the ever-watchful gaze of Swyambhu, he is unlike any other anuran. Losing his tail, and out of his tadpole teens, he wants to explore Nepal. Kanak Mani Dixit’s 1998 children’s book धुमधामको घ...

Travel Safely in a time of COVID! https://rightasrain.uwmedicine.org/well/prevention/traveling-safely-during-covid?mkt_tok=NTI3LUFIUi0yNjUAAAGGAsPiCC3GmgRA6P6GtKgkGsCbA7QD3J0SGScIxKDsQzhZS_UNfK1xXHybET9xB9RFLlYw4t-AaqzICx6Q9hn5R8l9P7wc0Hz_WI8X98mr

Staying Healthy During International Travel COVID is still prevalent.

Helping you stay safe from mosquitos that carry diseases.
Travel Medicine Northwest

New research led by scientists at the University of Washington indicates that a common mosquito species flies toward specific colors, including red, orange, black and cyan. The mosquitoes ignore other colors, such as green, purple, blue and white. The researchers believe these findings help explain how mosquitoes find hosts, since human skin, regardless of overall pigmentation, emits a strong red-orange “signal” to their eyes. https://www.washington.edu/news/2022/02/04/mosquitoes-red/?utm_source=UW_News_Subscribers&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=UW_Today_lead&mkt_tok=NTI3LUFIUi0yNjUAAAGCfYwXRGyUN-Q1ILX6mx6G6RqVu-idS1py_nlpZQm-pJ-BDD6UCxKdTMG0E5Cm2g2h1E8rhEmsNf_x_WYdjoXl_gI30bGZHPIGJ5chkB1Z

Mosquitoes are seeing red: Why new findings about their vision could help you hide from these disease vectors New research led by scientists at the University of Washington indicates that a common mosquito species — after detecting a telltale gas that we exhale — flies toward specific colors, including...

What one university recommends to keep your "electronic-self" safe during travel. Some great ideas.
https://ciso.uw.edu/education/risk-advisories/travel-tips/

Health Alert: Polio in Asia

CDC recommends administering a single, lifetime booster dose of inactivated poliovirus vaccine (IPV) to adult travelers that meet all three of the following conditions

-Are going to destinations considered high risk for polio
-Have previously completed the full, routine polio vaccine series
-Have not already received an adult booster dose

https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/images/polio-asia-800.png

wwwnc.cdc.gov

Let Travel Medicine Northwest help you stay and safe on your next adventure! To learn more about our pre-travel consultations and , visit us online: https://travelmedicinenw.com/

Our pre-travel consultation includes , advice, self-treatment strategies, and travel precautions for specific . To schedule your appointment, visit us online: https://travelmedicinenw.com/services/

What are clients saying about Travel Medicine Northwest? Visit us online to read our five-star reviews: https://travelmedicinenw.com/customer-reviews/

Customer Reviews – travelmedicinenw.com Customer Reviews "We recently had a Travel Medicine consult with Dr. James at Travel Medicine Northwest. My daughter and her friend are traveling alone for their first time and Dr. James supplied extremely helpful, relevant, firsthand information about vaccines, health clinics ,and travel safety in....

Travel Medicine Northwest provides with all of the necessary to make their journeys more enjoyable and safe. For more information, visit us online: https://travelmedicinenw.com/services/

Services – travelmedicinenw.com Services We provide the following services: Pre-travel consultation, including:Required vaccinationsSafety advicePrevention and self-treatment strategiesTravel precautions for specific destinationsPost-travel diagnosis and treatment of diseases related to travelFacilitate participation in service pr...

When planning your next exotic , don't forget to schedule your post-diagnosis and with Travel Medicine Northwest. For more information, visit us online: https://travelmedicinenw.com/services/

Our goal is to provide planning and safety information for of all ages and destinations. Before heading out on your next adventure, give us a call: https://travelmedicinenw.com/contact-us/

Make sure that you are in excellent health before and after your travels by coming to see us! Get more information on our website here: https://travelmedicinenw.com/

"Dr. James supplied extremely helpful, relevant, firsthand information about vaccines, health clinics, and travel safety in SE Asia." - Ruby See what others are saying here: https://travelmedicinenw.com/customer-reviews/

Check out the different vaccines we offer, and give us a call to schedule an appointment! Learn more here: https://travelmedicinenw.com/services/

Take a look at the different services we offer to see how we can best assist you! https://travelmedicinenw.com/services/

We want to make travel as safe, fun-filled, and meaningful as possible. Take a look at our website to see how we are helping to achieve this! https://travelmedicinenw.com/staff/

Are you getting ready to travel but want to make sure you have all of the required vaccinations? Get in touch with us today! https://travelmedicinenw.com/services/

Are you interested in our services? See what others have to say about us here: https://travelmedicinenw.com/customer-reviews/