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DOH reports travel-related dengue virus case on Oʻahu
The Hawai‘i Department of Health has confirmed a new travel-related case of dengue virus on Oʻahu, bringing the total number of dengue cases in the state for 2025 to two. The affected individual in this current case was exposed to the virus while traveling in a region where dengue is common.
New data: Growing numbers of Hawaiʻi students not up to date with immunizations
More Hawaiʻi students are failing to stay up to date with their immunizations, according to new data from the Hawaiʻi Department of Health, which calls it a “concerning development.”
H5 avian influenza detected for first time in wastewater sampling on Oʻahu
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health has detected H5 avian influenza for the first time in Hawaiʻi, finding it at a wastewater sampling site on Oʻahu. The department is investigating possible sources of the specimen collected on Nov. 7. Test results were received Tuesday.
Health Department urges vaccinations for mpox high-risk individuals
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health is reporting one additional case of the mpox virus in a nonresident diagnosed in Honolulu County. People with mpox, formerly known as the monkeypox virus, often get rashes or scabs.
Maui Health now providing COVID-19 vaccinations for children 6 months to 5 years
Maui Health now is providing COVID-19 vaccinations for children ages 6 months through 5 years old.
UH Report: Dime-a-drink alcohol tax increase could raise $58 million and save lives
The state of Hawaiʻi could save lives and raise $58 million in revenue by increasing alcohol taxes by 10 cents per drink, according to a new report by the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa Pacific Health Analytics Collaborative.
Aloha House Observes Mental Health Awareness Month in May, Services Available
The COVID-19 pandemic has had profound impacts on the mental health of people of all ages. Now more than ever it is critical to reduce the stigma around mental health struggles that may prevent individuals from seeking help. In November 2020, the Center for Disease Control reported that 44% of Americans were dealing with either depression or anxiety and recent polls also show that many are turning to substance use to cope during these stressful times.
Schatz Introduces Legislation to Protect Public Science
Sen. Brian Schatz and Rep. Paul Tonko introduced a new legislation called the Scientific Integrity Act, which aims to prevent political and special interests from influencing public scientific research and reports. According to Schatz’s communications director, this issue is a longstanding concern that has taken on a newfound urgency under President Trump. Schatz said the […]
Free Hepatitis Screenings offered as part of World Hepatitis Day
Today is World Hepatitis Day in Hawai’i. The proclamation encourages residents to recognize the importance of education and encourages testing for those at risk. Free screenings are being offered at select health centers across the state today. According to the department of health, immunization Branch, an estimated 1-3 percent of people in Hawaii have Hepatitis […]
H1N1 was confirmed in Hawaii one year ago today
It’s been one year since the first documented case of H1N1 or the swine flu occurred in Hawaii. The first incident was reported on May 5, 2009 when a husband and wife couple and an unrelated child were confirmed to have the virus. The World Health Organization declared H1N1 a “pandemic” the following month, the […]