Legionella (Legionnaires’ Disease)

Legionella (Legionnaires’ Disease)

The Hawaii State Department of Health (DOH) is currently investigating to a case of Legionella on Oahu.  Legionellosis is caused by the bacterium, Legionella. People typically get sick 2-10 days after they breathe in tiny droplets of water in the air containing the...
Department of Health investigating mumps cases

Department of Health investigating mumps cases

The Hawaii State Department of Health (DOH) continues to investigate an increasing number of cases of mumps infection statewide. The disease has been confirmed in children and adults, both vaccinated and unvaccinated.  Nearly 60% of cases have been in adults aged 18...
Get a Kit

Get a Kit

Hawaii is susceptible to many types of natural disasters, and the Hawaii State Department of Health (DOH) is encouraging all Hawaii residents to make sure they have an emergency kit that will keep themselves and their ohana safe and secure in case such disaster...
Congenital Zika Virus Infection

Congenital Zika Virus Infection

The Hawaii Department of Health (DOH) has received laboratory confirmation of congenital Zika virus infection in a microcephalic infant born in Hawaii to a mother who emigrated from Brazil early in her pregnancy. Maternal infection likely occurred in the first...

Dengue Outbreak 2015-16

While HDOH will continue to closely monitor for new cases of locally transmitted mosquito-borne diseases, this site will no longer be updated on a daily basis after April 26, 2016. For more information about mosquito-borne diseases and investigations, please visit...