Rabid bat found at Hollywood Hills Equestrian Park in Woodinville

July 9, 2018.Reading time 4 minutes.

A rabid bat was found near the arena seating at Hollywood Hills Equestrian Park in Woodinville, WA. Find out if you are at risk and what to do to prevent rabies.

PHOTO GALLERY: Pride 2018 – Beyond Borders

June 25, 2018.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Public Health has a long history of participating in the Seattle Pride Parade. Last weekend we joined the King County contingent to celebrate this year’s theme – Pride Beyond Borders. Can you spot our Public Health staff? View galleries from previous years: 2017 gallery 2016 gallery 2015 gallery

What to do when you encounter a bat

May 24, 2018.Reading time 5 minutes.

Bats are an important part of our ecosystem, but it’s very important to leave them alone.

Seeking people exposed to rabid bat at UW

May 22, 2018.Reading time 1 minute.

A rabid bat was found near Husky Stadium at the University of Washington (UW) on Saturday, May 19, and at least one person was bitten. Multiple people were likely exposed to the rabid bat while attempting to help the individual remove the bat from his hand at a UW fraternity. If you may have had […]

Creative health permit process gives paws, not pause

April 12, 2018.Reading time 4 minutes.

Our friends at the Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC) deserve a treat – they’ve helped increase the pet adoption rate in King County by 20 percent in a single year. RASKC attributes some of this success to the several cat cafés located in our area. But, these cat cafes raised some questions for […]

5 important tips for staying safe when cleaning areas with rodents

March 19, 2018.Reading time 3 minutes.

Some mice (deer mice, specifically) can carry hantavirus in their urine and droppings, This virus is rare, but can be potentially deadly in humans. So, if you are doing your annual spring cleaning and notice signs of infestation, take caution when cleaning it up.