Issues & Advisories

Issues & Advisories

Provides up to date information and recommendations relevant to Hawaii residents for local and national public health issues and advisories. Issues & Advisories Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)Vaping Associated Lung InjuryMeaslesProposed Amendments to HAR...

Seasonal flu activity on the rise

Influenza (flu) activity continues to increase in the United States, with high rates of influenza-like illness (ILI) and even fifteen (15) flu-associated pediatric deaths being reported across the country as of February 3, 2017. The percentage of patients seeing their...

Stop Flu at School 2017 runs through end of February

The Hawaii State Department of Health is running its annual “Stop Flu at School” program until the end of February. This marks the 10th year for the voluntary program, which administers free flu vaccinations to Hawaii students in kindergarten through eighth grade who...