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Measles virus detected in Maui County’s wastewater surveillance
Measles detected in wastewater likely means that someone infected with the virus was present in the area, but this testing cannot determine whether the virus is alive, infectious, or when it was shed.
Whooping cough continues to spread as cases are recorded in every county
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reports a significant surge of 203 pertussis cases statewide.
While there has been no community spread of measles, an increase in pertussis raises health concerns
While the Hawaiʻi Department of Health confirms no new measles cases, pertussis cases spike alarmingly with 108 reported, underscoring the critical need for vaccinations to curb these preventable diseases.
RSV vaccine now available for Kaiser Permanente members
The vaccines are available by appointment only and are covered like all routine vaccinations, typically at no cost to Kaiser Permanente members, according to the member’s plan coverage.
COVID boosters, flu shots available during Walmart Wellness Day
As flu season approaches and COVID-19 continues to infect — and re-infect — people throughout the islands, Walmart is offering a chance for Big Island residents to protect themselves.
Coronavirus Now a Global Health Emergency
Scientists have not determined the precise manner(s) through which the virus spreads, but fears that it is contracted more easily than previously thought have grown with the number of reported cases.
