#Vaccination
Chickenpox outbreak on Kauaʻi increases to 10 cases
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health is reporting the expansion of a community outbreak of chickenpox (varicella) on the island of Kauaʻi to 10 cases, linked to four schools, raising concerns that the highly contagious disease will continue to spread. The DOH Disease Investigation Branch urges families and schools to take proactive steps to limit the spread of chickenpox on Kauaʻi.
Health alert: Mumps case confirmed on Hawaiʻi Island
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health has confirmed a case of mumps on Hawaiʻi Island. The case is community-acquired and not travel-related, suggesting that mumps may currently be circulating on the island.
Measles Virus Detected at Wastewater Sampling Site in West Hawai’i County
The Hawai‘i Department of Health is closely monitoring a positive wastewater sample for measles virus, which marks the first wastewater detection of the virus in the state. The sample was collected Aug. 11, 2025, at a site in West Hawai‘i County, and DOH was notified of the result on Aug. 26, 2025. No suspected measles cases have been reported as of Aug. 27, 2025.
DOH responding to increased Pertussis cases in Hawaiʻi in 2025
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health continues to respond to a rise in pertussis (whooping cough) cases statewide. As of July 31, 2025, DOH has identified 203 cases of pertussis – more than double the 84 cases identified in all of 2024.
Legislative Employees Working in the Hawaiʻi State Capitol to Get Priority 1B Vaccination on Jan. 28
All Legislative employees working in the Hawaiʻi State Capitol will be able to be vaccinated as members of its prioritized vaccination system’s Phase 1b (i.e., individuals essential for government operations), on Jan. 28, 2021.
Jan. 12, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 114 New Cases (83 O‘ahu, 21 Maui, 4 Hawai‘i Island, 6 Out-of-State)
There were 114 new COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Tuesday, including 21 on Maui.
Free Adoptions at Maui Humane Society, Starting Dec. 26
Thanks to a generous donation from a Maui business, adoption fees on all adult animals at the Maui Humane Society are being waived starting on Dec. 26, 2016.
Hepatitis A Confirmed in Taco Bell Waipiʻo Employee
The Hawaii State Department of Health has confirmed a new case of hepatitis A infection in a food service employee who worked at the Taco Bell in Waipio on Oahu
Mild H1N1 outbreak reported at Maui school
The state Department of Health says a mild outbreak of the H1N1 flu affected a number of students at a Maui school. The department called the outbreak a mild one, but said it serves as a reminder of the need for vigilance and recommended vaccination dosage. A number of affected students who attended the school […]
