by WFIS | May 5, 2025 | Education News, WFIS News
The information below is pulled from OSPI’s Bulletin April 25, 2025 Measles continues to spread in the United States. Unvaccinated U.S. residents returning from travel abroad are the most significant source of measles cases. As of April 17, 2025, there have been...
by WFIS | Apr 7, 2025 | DOH, Education News, Student Safety, WFIS News
There is a difference in the requirements for K12 and early learning programs regarding MMR immunizations. K12: To control the spread of disease, a local health officer may exclude children and staff from schools and child care facilities (WAC 246-110-020). They...
by WFIS | Mar 24, 2025 | DOH, Education News, Student Safety, WFIS News
Measles vaccination rates are declining across Washington, while nationwide cases have already reached 326 this year—surpassing the annual total in 12 of the past 15 years. Fortunately, Washington’s single measles case from February has passed the exposure window...
by WFIS | Apr 15, 2024 | DOH, Education News, WFIS News
With recent cases in WA, local health departments and DOH want schools to be aware of symptoms and prepare for the next steps should an exposure occur in your community. Section 7 (page 13) of DOH’s Measles Guidelines points your school health team to the...
by WFIS | Sep 12, 2019 | Legislation and Policy, The Advocate, WFIS News
Schools’ Immunization Status Reporting: New Reporting Method All public and private schools, and licensed preschools and child care facilities must report the immunization status of students by Nov. 1 each year per state law (WAC 246-105-060). The method of...
