by WFIS | Mar 27, 2026 | DOH, Education News, The Advocate
Washington reported 22 measles cases in the first two months of this year—already double the total for all of 2025. Because measles is highly contagious and spreads before visible symptoms appear, even a single case can disrupt school operations. Advance...
by WFIS | Mar 9, 2026 | DOH, Education News, Student Safety, WFIS News
Katherine Graff, the DOH School and Child Care Immunization Nurse Consultant, presented a training webinar on school and child care immunization reporting for the upcoming school year. There are no changes to the childhood immunization schedule or school immunization...
by WFIS | Feb 2, 2026 | DOH, Education News, Educator Training, Student Resources, Student Safety, WFIS News
The January DiSH (Diabetes in School Health) session addressed common diabetes supply challenges in school settings and shared practical strategies to support continuity of care. It was hosted by Erin Sundberg, ARNP, Pediatric Endocrinology & Diabetes, Seattle...
by WFIS | Jan 26, 2026 | DOH, Education News, WFIS News
The State Board of Health (SBOH) wants schools to know that the K12 and early learning immunization schedule hasn’t changed in Washington, despite the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reducing recommended vaccines in the U.S. childhood immunization schedule. If you...
by WFIS | Jan 19, 2026 | Agencies and Committees, DOH, Education News, WFIS News
The December DiSH Washington session featured Isabella Niu, MD, who shared updates on diabetes technology relevant to school health settings. Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs) are now as accurate as traditional blood glucometers, though readings may lag due to...
by WFIS | Jan 8, 2026 | DOH, Education News, Student Safety, The Advocate, WFIS News
The Washington State Department of Health is urging families to stay informed following recent federal changes that reduced routine childhood vaccine recommendations without the customary scientific review or public input. Washington’s immunization guidance remains...
