Puget Sound Association for Professionals in Infection Control

We're baacccckkkkk! We are looking forward to seeing everyone again at our next chapter meeting on Thursday, July 25th from 12-2pm. We can't wait to hear about the APIC Annual Conference history and 2024 presentations!
Register here: https://events.eventzilla.net/e/puget-sound-apic-july-2024-chapter-meeting-and-educational-session-2138628383

Join us for our May Chapter Meeting! On Thursday, May 23rd we will be discussing "How Social Media Makes Me a Better Infection Preventionist" by Rebecca Battjes, MPH, CIC, FAPIC. Register today! https://events.eventzilla.net/e/puget-sound-apic-may-2024-chapter-meeting-and-educational-session-2138635944
We look forward to seeing you there!

Don't forget to attend our March Chapter meeting THIS Thursday. We look forward to seeing you there!

We are excited to learn about the UW TIPS Program and Legionella Investigations at our monthly chapter meeting! Come join us on Thursday, March 28th from 12-2pm for this free event. The meeting is available to members and non-members!
Register here:
https://events.eventzilla.net/e/puget-sound-apic-march-2024-chapter-meeting-and-educational-session-2138605592

We are excited to learn about the UW TIPS Program and Legionella Investigations at our monthly chapter meeting! Come join us on Thursday, March 28th from 12-2pm for this free event. The meeting is available to members and non-members!
Register here:
https://events.eventzilla.net/e/puget-sound-apic-march-2024-chapter-meeting-and-educational-session-2138605592

Here is the Skagit County respiratory illness data for the week of February 25 – March 2, 2024. Though activity levels and hospitalization rates for COVID-19 have not changed since last week, long-term care facilities continue to be impacted by an increase in the number of COVID-19 outbreaks over the past several weeks.

Adults 65+ remain at highest risk of severe complications from COVID-19 including hospitalization and death. In Washington State, preliminary data shows that over 95% of adults hospitalized from COVID during October – November 2023 had not received an updated COVID-19 vaccine.

The best way to protect yourself is to stay up to date on COVID vaccines. For people 65+ that means getting an additional 2023-2024 vaccine dose. If you have an elderly loved one, encourage them to get a second updated dose if they haven’t already. To find a vaccine provider near you, visit www.vaccines.gov. For information about the updated COVID-19 vaccine recommendations, visit https://doh.wa.gov/emergencies/covid-19/vaccine-information.

Here is the Skagit County respiratory illness data for the week of January 28th – February 3rd, 2024. The activity level for Influenza remains high, but has decreased since last week. COVID-19 activity is slightly lower than the previous week, and RSV activity is unchanged.

Respiratory illness season is still here. Do your part to protect yourself and your loved ones from getting sick.

☑Wear a well-fitting mask in healthcare facilities.
☑Get a seasonal flu vaccine and stay up to date on COVID-19 vaccines.
☑Stay home if you are sick or experiencing symptoms of respiratory illness.
☑Wash hands frequently and cover your coughs and sneezes.

For more information about current respiratory illness activity, visit: https://bit.ly/respiratoryillnessreports

🎀 On Wednesdays we wear PPE.... 🎀

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