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Hawaiʻi Health Department advises travelers and residents to be on alert for measles
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Health is advising travelers and residents to be on alert for measles, as international and continental US outbreaks continue to increase, currently affecting 16 US states as of Feb. 29, 2024. DOH sent an advisory to physicians on Jan. 26, 2024, reminding healthcare providers to be vigilant.
Hawaiʻi Dept. of Health confirms second Oʻahu measles case
The state Department of Health has confirmed a new case of measles in an O‘ahu resident who was exposed to the previously confirmed case in an international traveler reported on April 10, 2023.
HIGotVaccinated Begins “Vax Da Max,” a New Round of Prizes for Newly Vaccinated
“The business community recognizes that to end this pandemic, we’re going to need even more people vaccinated,” said Baehr. According to the DOH, segments of the business community are stepping up to support the incentive component of the #HIGotVaccinated campaign that is designed specifically to attract and reward those who will be vaccinated in the coming days and weeks.
DHHL, Enterprise Tech and Health Appointments Announced
Gov. Ige announced that he is reappointing the director and deputy at Dept. of Hawaiian Home Lands and is appointing a new state chief information officer.
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
Health officials say suicide is the leading cause of fatal injuries in Hawai‘i for people ages 15-44 and is the ninth leading cause of all deaths in the state.
Brown Water Advisory Issued for Honomanū, Maui
A brown water advisory has been issued for Honomanū Bay in East Maui. The Department of Health Clean Water Branch says heavy rain has resulted in stormwater runoff.
Mumps Outbreak is “Worst in Several Decades for Hawaiʻi”
What began in March 2017 as 2 clusters of cases involving 9 individuals on Oʻahu, increased to 500, with confirmed cases in all counties, by late October 2017.
Top 8 Food Preparation Tips for Thanksgiving
Holiday’s can quickly turn into misery if food is left out for long periods, which can open the door to uninvited guests like bacteria that cause foodborne illnesses.
New Safety Rules for Hawai‘i Food Establishments Take Effect Sept. 2
New state food safety rules in Hawaiʻi designed to improve public health protection will go into effect on Sept. 2, 2017.
Maui Company Cited for Air Permit Violations
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health, Clean Air Branch has issued Notices of Violations and Orders against eight companies for air permit violations—two of them were from Maui County.
DOH CONFIRMS 4th HAWAII DEATH INVOLVING H1N1
Hawaii health officials have confirmed a fourth death in the state involving the novel H1N1 influenza. The patient was identified as an adult male who died on July 19 at a hospital on the Big Island. Health officials say the man was in his early 50’s and had underlying medical conditions. The Hawaii Island resident […]
MAUI RESIDENT AMONG FOUR NEW CONFIRMED SWINE FLU CASES: STATEWIDE TOTAL RISES TO 10
A Maui Resident is one of four people from Hawaii added to the list of confirmed swine flu cases. The additional cases bring to 10 the total number of confirmed H1N1 virus confirmations in the state. The Maui Resident is an adult, who actually tested positive while in Washington State. The patient became ill while […]
