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Communicable Disease Communicable Disease Investigations Our Communicable Disease (CD)team remains actively engaged in managing notifiable conditions reported within Kittitas County.We conduct investigations, provide education, and collaborate on efforts to mitigate disease transmission. Below is data compiled by month for any case where an investigation was conducted or action was needed from KCPHD. Data includes cases of communicable disease, sexually transmitted infections (STI), animal bites, and out of county cases received. • March: 34 cases • April: 60 cases • May to present: 24 cases Outbreaks from March to present: • 1 COVID-19 outbreak in Long Term Care Facility We are diligently preparing for the possibility of a measles case or outbreak in Kittitas County. CD staff are collaborating closely with Lianne Bradshaw, Epidemiologist, and Kelly Bacon, Emergency Response Coordinator,to ensure our response efforts are thorough and well-equipped. Childhood Vaccinations Since February 28th,we have had 12 childhood vaccination clinics at KCPHD.These clinics are held weekly for half a day by appointment only.We have expanded our outreach efforts by distributing flyers to schools, local clinics, Kittitas Valley Hospital, and through our social media platforms. Providing an additional vaccination location for children will help increase overall childhood immunization rates in Kittitas County and contribute to reducing the spread of vaccine- preventable diseases such as pertussis and measles.We are pleased to offer this important service to residents of Kittitas County.The clinics are staffed by Whitney Wheelock, CMA, and Kate Johnson, BSN, RN. Additionally,we received an invitation to participate in Cle Elum/Roslyn School District's upcoming back-to-school night,where we will be providing all childhood vaccines to students.This event is scheduled for August 27th. In March,we had our annual Childhood Vaccine Program compliance site visit from the Washington State Department of Health, during which we exceeded all program requirements. Harm Reduction and Overdose Prevention Program Harm reduction staff continue to actively engage with the community by providing information on Naloxone education and training, distributing Naloxone, and offering free Hepatitis C and HIV testing. Since March 1, 2025,we have distributed a total of 400 doses of Naloxone within the community. Additionally, 107 individuals have utilized our Harm Reduction services.We continue to participate in numerous outreach events throughout the county. 26