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Hawai‘i health officials advise getting immunized against respiratory illnesses
RSV vaccination for adults is recommended for individuals ages 75 and older, or ages 60-74 who have certain chronic medical conditions, to protect against severe disease.
RSV vaccine recommendation for adults updated by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
This recommendation is for adults who did not get an RSV vaccine last year.
Unvaccinated family of five tests positive for whooping cough; child hospitalized
The family had traveled from the United States mainland and stayed at a hotel accommodation on O‘ahu.
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.
Measles identified in O‘ahu traveler back from abroad
The Department of Health has been able to identify those with known exposure to the case.
UH Study: Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander Vaccination Rates Affected by Trust Levels
A new University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa study explains vaccine hesitancy among Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders in Hawaiʻi at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and researchers say the findings could provide a foundation for communication strategies for other health policies beyond the pandemic.
One Year Later: More Than 2.4 Million COVID Vaccines Administered
It’s been one year since COVID-19 vaccinations began in Hawai‘i, and the state marked the anniversary by saying thank you to those who have made it possible to safely administer more than 2.4 million of the shots.
COVID-19 Testing for March 20, 2021
Three COVID-19 testing sites are scheduled on island Saturday, March 20.
Vaccination Hubs Open for Healthcare Workers
COVID-19 vaccination hubs help speed dosages to independent healthcare providers.
KCH Begins Vaccinating Its Employees Against COVID-19
Healthcare workers clapped and cheered after the first Kona Community Hospital employee received a COVID-19 vaccination on Wednesday afternoon.
