Q&A RSV, flu and COVID in King County: What should I know?
A Q&A resource from Public Health- Seattle and King County in 18 languages
November 18, 2022 · PDF
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COVID-19 Vaccine Videos
A collection of local and national videos providing information about COVID-19 vaccines in multiple languages.
March 31, 2022 · Article, Video
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Navigating Telehealth in Limited English Proficiency Populations
The goal of this article is to highlight best practices in Telemedicine as they are emerging during the Covid-19 pandemic and the barriers and facilitators to a successful Telehealth visit with Limited English Proficiency (LEP) patients.
August 3, 2020 · Article, PDF
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Challenges Somali Families Face with Social Distancing
A blog post about unique challenges Somali families face with social distancing and tips to help families stay safe.
May 26, 2020 · Article
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WHO: Safe Ramadan practices in the context of the COVID-19
This document highlights public health advice during the COVID-19 pandemic for social and religious practices and gatherings during Ramadan that can be applied across different national contexts.
April 20, 2020 · PDF
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COVID-19 Information
A collection of local and national online information resources regarding COVID-19, including links to translated materials.
March 16, 2020 · Article
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Tuberculosis Series: Intro
Intro article to EthnoMed's series about tuberculosis. While Tb was the leading cause of death in the US in the early 1900s, it is now primarily found in immigrant populations.
March 7, 2020 · Article
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Tuberculosis Series: Epidemiology and Prevention
This article provides information about Tuberculosis epidemiology and prevention. It is part of a larger EthnoMed series on Tuberculosis.
March 7, 2020 · Article
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Tuberculosis Series: Screening and Diagnosis
This article provides information about Tuberculosis screening and diagnosis. It is part of a larger EthnoMed series on Tuberculosis.
March 7, 2020 · Article
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Tuberculosis Series: Treatment
This article provides information about Tuberculosis treatment, including medication regimens. It is part of a larger EthnoMed series on Tuberculosis.
March 7, 2020 · Article
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Tuberculosis Series: Approach to Patients
It is important for US healthcare providers to know the historical underlying social stigma of tuberculosis in many immigrant and refugee communities. This article is part of a series on Tuberculosis and discusses how best to approach patients.
March 7, 2020 · Article
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Tuberculosis Series: Physical Manifestations of TB Infection
This article provides examples of primary Tuberculosis infection through radiograph images and photos. Part of a larger series on Tuberculosis.
March 7, 2020 · Article
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Tuberculosis in the United States Slide Set
PowerPoint slide show (45 slides)of National Surveillance System Highlights from 2018 - from the Division of Tuberculosis Elimination Centers for Disease Control and Prevention of Tuberculosis in the United States.
June 6, 2019 · PDF, PowerPoint
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Overcoming Barriers to Care for Hepatitis B Virus Among SE Asians in King County: Literature Review
This literature review explores the burden of Hepatitis B Virus in Southeast Asian countries and immigrants in the United States, and explores the existing barriers to testing and treatment, as well as intervention and testing recommendations for providers.
February 7, 2019 · Article
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Discussing Measles and MMR Vaccine with Your Somali Patients
Brief article with background information and recommendations relevant to facilitating conversation with Somali patients about measles and MMR vaccine, including addressing concerns related to misinformation about link between MMR and autism.
April 26, 2018 · Article
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Evaluation of Tuberculosis Program Services for Burmese Refugees in Thailand Resettling to the United States
Report on an evaluation of tuberculosis services developed following an outbreak of MDR TB among a group of 15,000 displaced Laotian Hmong living in Thailand.
June 1, 2017 · PDF
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Measles Outbreak: A Somali Health Board presentation
video of a presentation about measles and the outbreak in the SeSomali community in Minnesota, with discussion and education about concern in Somali communities of perceived link between MMR vaccine and autism.
April 5, 2017 · Video
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Talking Points For Discussing Flu Vaccine With Patients
Talking points for providers that might be useful when encountering resistance to vaccination among refugee and immigrant patients.
July 14, 2016 · Article
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Somali Attitudes, Beliefs and Practices Regarding Vaccination
In 2011 Public Health Seattle King County held focus groups with local Somali community leaders to learn about their attitudes, beliefs and practices regarding vaccination.
July 14, 2016 · Article
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Hepatitis B Research and Immigrant and Refugee Communities
Summary of the NIH Hepatitis B Research Network.
May 23, 2016 · Article
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Pulmonary Tuberculosis: Chest Radiography and Interpretation
These Pulmonary TB Chest Radiography and Interpretation slides are a product of the Curry International Tuberculosis Center.
September 21, 2011 · PDF
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Clinical Extrapulmonary Tuberculosis Slides
Clinical extrapulmonary tuberculosis slides, used with permission from the International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease.
January 19, 2010 · PDF
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Vietnamese Tuberculosis Cultural Profile
The following section describes beliefs and practices relating to tuberculosis among Vietnamese residing in the U.S.
September 29, 2009 · Article
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Stamping out TB: A Community-Based Outreach Worker Model for TB Prevention
A slideshow with information about a community based outreach worker model and program in 3 refugee communities in Seattle and King County in 1999-2001.
September 15, 2009 · PDF
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Somali Audio Teaching Tool about Tuberculosis and TB Treatment
This audio-based education tool can be used to introduce the topic of TB, prior to even beginning to discuss the need for PPD skin testing or at any step in the TB evaluation process (it can be used after a PPD is determined to be positive, after the x-ray has been performed, before INH has been recommended, or during INH TLTBI to reinforce the rationale for taking treatment for LTBI).
September 3, 2009 · Audio, PDF
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Cambodian Tuberculosis Cultural Profile
Some cultural information about tuberculosis in Cambodian communities.
July 15, 2009 · Article
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Oromo Tuberculosis Cultural Profile
Information describing beliefs and practices relating to tuberculosis among Oromo immigrants living in Seattle, WA.
July 15, 2009
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Ethiopian Tuberculosis Cultural Profile
Information describing beliefs and practices relating to tuberculosis among Ethiopian immigrants living in Seattle, WA.
July 15, 2009
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Assessment of King County Residents at Risk of Exposure to Avian Influenza
Concerns related to Avian flu transmission and risk in King County communities. Links to additional resources of information in several languages.
March 1, 2009 · Article
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Somali Tuberculosis Cultural Profile
Background & Methods In recognition of the role that culture plays in shaping people’s attitudes towards illness and their compliance […]
February 1, 2006
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HIV/STD Infections in Vietnamese and Vietnamese Americans
The following section describes the epidemiology, beliefs, and high risk sexual practices regarding Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and sexually transmitted disease (STD) infection among Vietnamese residing in Vietnam and in the United States.
August 21, 2000 · Article
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Tigrinya Hepatitis Cultural Profile
A brief overview of Tigrinya understanding on hepatitis.
March 1, 1998 · Article
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Somali Hepatitis Cultural Profile
A brief overview of Somali cultural understandings of hepatitis.
March 1, 1998 · Article
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Hepatitis Cultural Profile for Amharic Speakers
A brief overview of some cultural understandings of hepatitis.
March 1, 1998 · Article
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The World Health Organization (WHO) has published a global TB report every year since 1997. Its purpose is to provide a comprehensive and up-to-date assessment of the TB epidemic, and of progress in the respons to the epidemic at global, regional and country levels, in the context of global commitments and strategies. In 2019, data were reported by 202 countries and territories that account for more than 99% of the world’s population and estimated number of TB cases.
The AIDS Clinical Conference series is typically held on the 3rd Tuesday of every month from 8am–9am Pacific Time at University of Washington’s Harborview Medical Center.
Guidelines for Screening for Tuberculosis Infection and Disease during the Domestic Medical Examination for Newly Arrived Refugees.
CareRef is a tool that guides clinicians through conducting a routine post-arrival medical screening of a newly arrived refugee to the U.S. The output of this tool is based on the current CDC Domestic Refugee Screening Guidelines. CareRef recommends screening tests and other preventive care based on the demographic and geographic factors that contribute to risk. The data used to create this tool are specific to refugee populations coming to the U.S.
This CDC curriculum provides clinicians and other public health professionals with information on diagnosing and treating latent TB infection and TB disease. The target audience of the course is clinicians caring for people with or at high risk for TB disease.
The Curry International Tuberculosis Center (CITC) creates, enhances and disseminates state-of-the-art resources and models of excellence and performs research to control and eliminate tuberculosis in the United States and internationally.
The Division of Viral Hepatitis is the Public Health Service component that provides the scientific and programmatic foundation for the prevention, control, and elimination of hepatitis virus infections in the United States, and assists the international public health community in these activities.
Compilation of CDC links related to Emerging Infectious Disease both past and present.
This 2000 consensus study report from the Institute of Medicine provides important background on the pathology of tuberculosis, its history and status in the U.S., and the public and private response. Download PDF for free.
This article reports the results of a baseline telephone survey about HBV in population-based samples of Vietnamese Americans living in the San Francisco/San Jose metropolitan areas of Northern California and the Greater Washington, DC/Maryland/Virginia metropolitan area in 2007-2008.
CDC's "Find TB Resources" connects you to a worldwide library of online resources, training, and educational materials. The website is a service of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Division of Tuberculosis Elimination (DTBE).
These guidelines (2016) provide recommendations on the clinical and public health management of tuberculosis (TB) in children and adults in well-resourced settings. These guidelines developed by the American Thoracic Society (ATS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) and endorsed by the European Respiratory Society and the U.S. National Tuberculosis Controllers Association.
A conversation with Mr. Solomon Berhe, HIV positive activist was made due to the increase number of HIV AIDS among Ethiopians in Seattle and to raise awareness and prevent HIV AIDS from spreading. The current data from King County Public health shows among the African communities the number of Ethiopian who are HIV AIDS are the highest in Seattle and in King County.
A 2010 Seattle Times article about efforts in the Seattle area to help African immigrants learn to talk openly about HIV/AIDS. The article includes information about a trend toward higher rates of disease in African immigrant women compared to African immigrant males.
HBCW has worked to bring hepatitis B awareness and education to the API community since 1997, and has since expanded work to other populations from high risk regions. Work includes exploration into culturally appropriate and effective strategies for reaching families and household members of positive individuals, and promoting understanding of the liver disease, including testing, immunizations and treatment for hepatitis B. HBCW is a network of health care professionals and community volunteers, health departments, community clinics, and nonprofit organizations.
The Hepatitis B Research Network brings together clinical centers with expertise in caring for patients with chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection.
The Union is a global scientific organization working to improve health for people in low- and middle-income countries. by conducting scientific research, working with governments and other agencies to translate research into better health for people around the world, and delivering projects directly in the field, driving change to ensure the best quality care.
This guide is intended for primary care providers who care for individuals and populations who may be at risk for infection with M. tuberculosis. The guide includes latent TB infection diagnosis and treatment information, sample documentation forms, and additional resources. This document is not meant to be used as a substitute for CDC guidelines, but rather as a ready and useful reference.
Persons with any of the following risk factors should be tested for TB infection unless there is written documentation of a previous positive TST or IGRA result.
This 2005 article reports a study that examined the long-term risk of TB among immigrants in Norway.
This University of Minnesota project was funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and Autism Speaks, to answer questions about the number of Somali and non-Somali children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in Minneapolis. Resources available include a Community Report, Somali Translated Milestone Brochure/Booklet and Videos/Podcasts About ASD in the Somali Community.
Section on TB epidemiology in the Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Opportunistic Infections in Adults and Adolescents with HIV. Provided by AIDS Info, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
The first edition of the annual surveillance report published exclusively online, this 2018 report includes information on TB disease reported from the 50 United States, the District of Columbia (DC), five U.S. territories (American Samoa, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands), and three independent countries that are in compacts of free association with the United States (Federated States of Micronesia, Republic of the Marshall Islands, and Republic of Palau).
The Minnesota Department of Health has TB training resources for providers.
Bacille Calmette-Guérin (BCG) is a vaccine for tuberculosis (TB) disease. This vaccine is not widely used in the United States, but it is often given to infants and small children in other countries where TB is common. BCG does not always protect people from getting TB.
The Hepatitis B Foundation is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to finding a cure and improving the quality of life for those affected by hepatitis B worldwide. Our commitment includes funding focused research, promoting disease awareness, supporting immunization and treatment initiatives, and serving as the primary source of information for patients and their families, the medical and scientific community, and the general public.
Highlights from the 2016 Treatment of Drug-Susceptible Tuberculosis Guidelines, from the American Thoracic Society (ATS)/Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)/Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA)'s Clinical Practice Guidelines: Treatment of Drug-Susceptible Tuberculosis.
People with HIV who also have either latent TB infection or TB disease can be treated effectively. The first step is to ensure that people with HIV are tested for TB infection. If found to have TB infection, further tests are needed to rule out TB disease. The next step is to start treatment for latent TB infection or TB disease based on test results.
The mission of Public Health Seattle & King County’s Tuberculosis (TB) Control Program is to interrupt the transmission of TB in Seattle & King County. This page provides information about where to get a TB test, disease reporting requirements and more.
Understand and Fight - Tuberculosis Information for health care professionals. Includes narrated slideshow teaching modules on topics such as Bacteriology, Clinical presentation, Epidemiology, and Interventions. Last updated 2015.
The purpose of the Tuberculosis (TB) Elimination Program is to reduce and, ultimately, eliminate TB in Nashville. Includes some patient education resources in Burmese and Nepali.
National Tuberculosis Surveillance System Highlights from 2016. This slide series created by the CDC was developed as an accompaniment to the document Reported Tuberculosis in the United States, 2016. The slides may be used without permission and adapted or revised by removing CDC name and logo if changes are made.
Information about Zika from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.