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WebApril 17, 2024. Reading time 7 minutes. Public Health was informed by Washington State Department of Health last week that a group of international travelers visiting Seattle …

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How Healthy is King County

WebFirearm-related incidents increased and were the highest in South King County. Black residents had the highest rate of firearm death. Since 2020, domestic …

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Our pre-pandemic state: New data on the health of our region

WebJust before the COVID-19 pandemic began, King County communities showed both promising health improvements, as well as new areas for concern. A new …

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Public Health’s In-Home Vaccination Launches Across the County

WebTo schedule an appointment, call the King County COVID-19 Call Center at 206-477-3977 between 8 AM and 7 PM PST, any day. Language interpretation is …

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King County hospitals issue urgent call to action: “We Need Your …

WebIn the midst of the Omicron surge in COVID-19, King County hospitals are issuing an urgent call in the Sunday edition of the Seattle Times to limit the spread of …

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Expanding vaccination to older adults in King County

WebAll older adults in Washington state over the age of 65 are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. People 50 and older who live in multigenerational households are …

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King County opens COVID-19 vaccination sites in Kent and …

WebPublic Health has received enough vaccine doses from the state to begin operating the two sites at 500 doses per day, six days a week. These sites will position …

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COVID-19 cases increasing in King County: Vaccination continues …

WebWith COVID-19 cases on the rise again in King County, Public Health – Seattle & King County now recommends that all residents five years of age and older, …

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Health insurance feels more important than ever, and Public …

WebKing County’s health insurance Navigators are once again offering personal help with the enrollment process through Washington Healthplanfinder — with special …

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Flu, RSV and COVID on the rise – PUBLIC HEALTH INSIDER

WebPublic Health’s Kent Vaccination Clinic for updated COVID-19 vaccines and flu shots for the whole family, ages 6 months and older. Drop in or by appointment. Open …

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An update on COVID-19: Q&A with Dr. Eric Chow, Chief of …

WebCOVID-19 in King County . You may have heard reports recently of increases in cases of COVID-19 in many parts of the U.S. We talked with Public Health’s …

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How to find affordable health insurance in King County

WebUse the WAPlanfinder mobile app (which can use your current location to connect you to the nearest help) Call Healthplanfinder’s Call Center – 1-855-923-4633. …

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New data dashboards track the impact of climate change on health

WebIn the Pacific Northwest, climate change is leading to longer, hotter summers and more intense wildfire seasons. These weather events have a wide range of impacts …

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Open to all: Health insurance open enrollment starts Nov. 1 with

WebLeer en Español. Open enrollment for health insurance starts November 1, 2023, and now everyone who lives in Washington State can purchase health and dental …

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More Opportunities for Boosters and Vaccines: FEMA’s Community

WebUpdate 3/2/2022: This vaccination site is now closed.Huge thanks to everyone who made it possible, from partners at FEMA, the Washington State …

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Should I get an updated booster

WebSide effects after getting any of the COVID-19 vaccines can vary from person to person. They generally go away in a few days. After a booster, the most common side …

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What you may not know about health in the Chinatown …

Web81.7 years— the average life expectancy for residents in our County. 11% of people are living at or below poverty. Cancer, heart disease and Alzheimer’s are the …

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To Public Health, with love – PUBLIC HEALTH INSIDER

WebTo Public Health, with love. Our annual valentines are love letters to the incredible, dedicated public health workers, our phenomenal community partners, and all …

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Controlling an emerging fungal threat: The Partners for Patient …

WebJanuary 30, 2024 – For updates on C. Auris, including identification of an outbreak in January, 2024, please visit the updated blog post here.. Information from July 13, 2023 – …

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