Official insights from Public Health – Seattle & King County staff
Open enrollment for health insurance starts Nov 1, and now everyone who lives in Washington State can purchase health and dental insurance – regardless of their immigration status.
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As the weather starts to turn, many people start to spend more time indoors. That’s not only true for humans, but also for rats and mice. They’re looking for a place to stay that’s warm, dry, and close to food sources. So, as you’re preparing for winter, take steps now to keep them out of your home.
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Last fall we saw many respiratory virus infections and hospitalizations, including SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19), respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and influenza virus (flu). This fall, we want to look at what to expect when it comes to respiratory viruses and some prevention steps you can take.
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King County emergency medical technicians (EMTs) will use two approved CPR approaches and researchers from UW Medicine will compare the outcomes to learn more about which CPR methods best support people to survive cardiac arrest.
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The medication naloxone, commonly known as Narcan, which can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose and save lives, is now available over the counter (OTC) at major pharmacies
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Ask Miss Rona is a Q&A series started on Public Health’s Instagram to respond to community questions related to COVID-19. Questions from the public and are answered by experts at Public Health. Check out our Instagram at @kcpubhealth for more questions answered by Miss Rona.
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